eNews: A Newsletter from Academic Affairs and Student Life
Preparing Students for Careers and Citizenship
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Feedback Now Available from the HLC Following Focused Visit
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association (NCA) returned a feedback report to UNK in June, following the review team's visit in April. The team came to campus for a focused visit to review nine key areas in assessment, as well as the request for expansion of online degree programs. The report favorably acknowledges the direction of assessment in the areas under review, as well as encourages continued progress in those areas. Only the General Studies program will require Commission followup, with a progress report to the HLC in 2011. In addition, the report recommends blanket approval for the expansion of UNK's online degree programs, noting the thorough and thoughtful preparation preceding eCampus' request. The formal notification and feedback report have been posted on the Assessment website.
SIS Implementation Underway
UNK kicked off the implementation process for the new SIS software last week. Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance Barbara Johnson, UNK’s representative on the SIS Steering Committee, met with directors of key UNK offices on Thursday, September 25. Consultants from CedarCrestone were on campus Friday to meet with various groups across campus to begin to assess the commonalities among the campuses and determine areas of significant difference. Discussions continue within the University and State College systems regarding the organization of the implementation.
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UNK Celebrates “Through the Decades”
Activities for UNK’s Homecoming Week 2008 will commence on Monday, October 6. This year’s theme is “Through the Decades,” and the LPAC Homecoming Committee has designed a week of activities to generate Loper pride. Activities include a spirit competition, banner competition, trike race, lip sync, royalty crowning, and lawn display competition. The finale of Homecoming week will be the parade at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, followed by the football game against New Mexico Highlands at 1:00 p.m. In addition, this year the LPAC is sponsoring an Office Decorating contest to spread Loper pride throughout the campus; register online to participate in the contest. For details and a schedule of events, visit the Homecoming 2008 website. Go Lopers!
Annual Foreign Film and Culture Festival Presented by Modern Languages Department
The Department of Modern Languages will be hosting the Foreign Film and Culture Festival October 13-15. Each year, Modern Languages presents a varied schedule of films as an opportunity for the community to experience other cultures. The films are shown with English subtitles and are free of charge.
The 2008 schedule includes:
Monday, October 13
- 4:00 p.m. THMH 106 - La Misma Luna (Under the Same Moon. Spanish dialog. Dir. by Patricia Riggen, 2007)
- 4:00 p.m. THMH 107 - Mostly Martha (Bella Martha. German dialog. Dir. by Sandra Nettlebeck, 2001)
- 6:00 p.m. French and Hispanic Dishes in Downstairs Atrium
- 7:00 p.m. THMH 106 - La grande séduction (Seducing Doctor Lewis. French dialog. Dir. by Jean-Francois Pouliot, 2003)
- 7:00 p.m. THMH 107 - Soñar no cuesta nada (A Ton of Luck. Spanish dialog. Dir. by Rodrigo Triana, 2006)
Tuesday, October 14
- 4:00 p.m. THMH 106 - Como Agua para Chocolate (Like Water for Chocolate. Spanish dialog. Dir. by Alfonso Arau, 1992)
- 4:00 p.m. THMH 119 - Ping Pong (Japanese dialog. Dir. by Fumihiko Sori, 2002)
- 6:00 p.m. Japanese, Chinese and German Dishes in Downstairs Atrium
- 7:00 p.m. THMH 119 - The Battle of Red Cliff (Chi Bi. Chinese dialog. Dir. by John Woo, 2008)
- 7:00 p.m. THMH 106 - The Harmonists (Comedian Harmonists. German dialog. Dir. by Joseph Vilsmaier, 1997)
Wednesday, October 15
- 4:00 p.m. THMH 106 - El laberinto del fauno (Pan’s Labyrinth. Spanish dialog. Dir. by Guillermo del Toro, 1944).
- 4:00 p.m. THMH 119 - Manon des Sources (Manon of the Spring. French dialog. Dir. by Claude Beri, 1986)
- 6:00 p.m. Hispanic Dishes in Thomas Downstairs Atrium
- 7:00 p.m. THMH 119 - Le huitième jour (The Eighth Day. French dialog. Dir. by Jaco van Dormael, 1996)
- 7:00 p.m. THMH 106 - Y tu mamá también (And Your Mother Too. Spanish dialog. Dir. by Alfonso Cuaron, 2001)
For descriptions of the films visit the Modern Languages homepage, or for more information, contact the department at 308-865-8536.
Library - In Brief Online
- Citation formatting in WorldCat
Looking for help formatting citations? WorldCat provides citations for individual works in many styles (APA, Chicago, Harvard, MLA and Turabian). Go to WorldCat from the library home page, point your mouse to “Collections/Catalog,” then click on WorldCat. Search for the work (e.g., title for a book, musical score, Web site). When you find your target, click on it. On the “WorldCat Detailed Record“screen, click on the Cite This Item link (it is in the “External Resources” area). On the “Citation Styles” page, copy and paste the appropriate style.
- Reserving library computer labs
Librarians use library computer labs for instruction in the use of library resources. Labs may also be reserved by faculty for one or two sessions to facilitate the research process for a course. Each lab has 23 computers and an instructor’s station. To reserve either the main floor or lower level lab contact Dr. Ron Wirtz, Coordinator of Library Services, phone: 8592 or e-mail: wirtzrl@unk.edu.
- “Advanced Keyword Search” in online catalog
The “Advanced Keyword Search” option in the online catalog is available from the “keyword” search screen: <http://rosi.unk.edu/search> This option allows input of up to four search terms/phrases and options for fields that will be searched. Searches may also be limited by location in the library, material type, language, and year of publication. Results may then be sorted by relevance, date or title. Use the “advanced keyword search” for more precise search results.
- Library coffee shop
Take advantage of the Library’s coffee shop located by the Circulation Desk. Visit with students in a comfortable setting, buy a cup of coffee or a snack, check e-mail, or view news on the flat screen television. A special feature is a rotating display of art work from MONA. The coffee shop is open all hours that the Library is open.
Recognition
Outstanding Student Achievements
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| Ashlee Hartman (Biology) |
co-presented with Matthew Bolek (former Biology faculty member): "The Effects of Precipitation Zones on the Occurrence of Parasitism in Dogs at Different Locations in Nebraska and North America" poster presentation at the Rocky Mountain Conference of Parasitologists meeting at Cedar Point Biological Station - poster judged the best undergraduate poster by participants
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| Student Affiliate of the American Chemical Society (SAACS) Chapter (Chemistry Club) |
recognized by the national American Chemical Society for its activities during the last academic year and received a Commendable Award from the Society
will be recognized at the 237th ACS National Meeting in Salt Lake City, UT in March; list of winning chapters will be published in the national Chemistry trade magazine Chemical & Engineering News and the student affiliate magazine In Chemistry
officers of the club include Danielle Policarpio, Whitney Clark, Pat Teten, Anna Barber, Bobbi Arnold
faculty advisors are Assistant Professors Annette Moser and Haishi Cao
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Publications and Honors
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| Roger Davis (History) |
“Service Not Power: The Early Years of the Nebraska Commission on Mexican-Americans, 1971-1975” published in Nebraska History, 89(2), Summer 2008, 67-83 |
John Falconer (Sponsored Programs)
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Dianne Holcomb (Sponsored Programs)
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"Understanding Undergraduate Research Experiences from the Student Perspective: A Phenomenological Study of a Summer Student Research Program" published in College Student Journal Volume 42, Number 3, September 2008 |
| Steve Rothenberger (Biology) |
Hannibal Woods: An Eastern Deciduous Forest Remnant in Howard County, Nebraska published by Transactions of the Nebraska Academy of Sciences 31:1-14 |
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co-authored with S.L. Veloso: Thomsen Meadow: A Quantitative Study and Floristic Quality Analysis of a Botanically Diverse Lowland published in Proceedings of the 20th North American Prairie Conference, 2008, 113-126 |
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co-authored with G.E. Sorenson, D.L. Smith, and M.C. Albrecht: Effects of Black-Tailed Prairie Dogs on Mixed Grass Prairies in Central Nebraska published in Proceedings of the 20th North American Prairie Conference, 2008, 333-340 |
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"Recent Botanical Discoveries in the Loup River Valley of Nebraska" presented at the 5th Annual Systematics Symposium at Kansas State University/Konza Prairie, September 2008 |
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co-authored with former UNK students Sara Veloso and Joelle McGee: "A Floristic Analysis and Comparison of Two Wet Meadows In The Middle and South Loup River Valleys of Nebraska" presented at the 21st North American Prairie Conference, August 2008 |
Calendar of Events within the Academic Affairs and Student Life Division
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| September 29 - October 31 |
The Walker Art Gallery Presents Janet Williams: The Register Series - Gallery Hours Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and by appointment - contact John Fronczak at 308-865-8084 |
| October 6 |
"Wall Street is Main Street," Times Talk hosted by ADP at UNK - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Fireside Lounge of the Student Union - contact John Anderson at andersonj@unk.edu |
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Concerts-on-the-Platte Series: Faculty Recital, Ting Lan Chen, violin and Nathan Buckner, piano - 7:30 p.m. at the Fine Arts Recital Hall |
| October 8 |
Writing Center Workshop: "'Can you Proofread This?': Revising and Editing on Your Own" - 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Jennings Room on the second floor of C.T. Ryan Library - online registration for UNK students, faculty and staff at www.unk.edu/acad/writing_center |
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UNK Theatre presents: "Three Sisters" - Wednesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Fine Arts Drake Theatre - Tickets adults $7, UNK faculty/staff, non-UNK students and seniors $5, groups of 10+ $5 - contact 308-865-8417 for more information |
| October 9 |
Global Scholars: A Sharing of International Experiences - 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Ockinga Conference Room - contact Carrie Stithem at 308-865-8199 or stithemcl@unk.edu
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Concerts-on-the-Platte Series: Guest Recital, Saule Lithuanian Dance Ensemble - 7:30 p.m. at the Fine Arts Recital Hall |
| October 12 |
UNK Choirs Concert - 7:30 p.m. at the Fine Arts Recital Hall |
| October 13-15 |
Foreign Film and Culture Festival - films show at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. with a daily reception at 6:00 p.m. featuring hors d'oeuvres from around the world - contact 308-865-8536 |
| October 14 |
Matt Hammons, Director of Federal Relations for the University of Nebraska, will provide an overview of the Higher Education Act - October 14, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. in the Sisler Room of the MSAB - contact John Falconer at 308-865-8496
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Political Science Department Presents the Annual George Norris Scholarship Dinner Featuring the 2008 George W. Norris Distinguished Lecturer, Mike Foley, Nebraska Auditor of Public Accounts - 6:00 p.m. at the Museum of Nebraska Art - open to the public, tickets $9.00 - contact the Political Science department for tickets and reservations at 308-865-8506
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Kearney Symphony Orchestra Concert, "Connecting with the Masters" - 7:30 p.m. at the Fine Arts Recital Hall - Tickets $8 - contact 308-865-8417 |
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Baldwin Free Enterprise Speaker: John Perry = Owner and CEO of BioGreen USA - 7:30 p.m. - contact Carrie Stithem at 308-865-8199 or stithemcl@unk.edu |
| October 15 |
Political Science Department Presents the 12th Annual Senator Jerome Warner Evening: Ethics Reform In Nebraska Politics - 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Copeland Hall, Room 142 - open to the public - contact the Political Science department at 308-865-8506
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University of Nebraska at Kearney
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Kearney, NE 68849
Phone: (308)865-8209
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