CBT Announces Economic Essay Contest Opportunity Available to All UNK Students

The College of Business and Technology is pleased to announce the first annual John C. Marienau Economic Essay Contest.  This will be an annual contest funded by the estate of KSC/UNK alumnus, John C. Marienau.  The intention of the contest to further the university community's understanding of and appreciation for free-market economics and capitalism.     

The topic for 2012 is "Should the U.S. Constitution be Amended to Require a Balanced Federal Budget?" 

All UNK students are eligible to enter. First place is a $1,000 cash award and a summer trip to a Foundation for Economic Education seminar in Atlanta. Second place is $500 cash.  

Entries are due to Dr. Karl Borden at bordenk@unk.edu prior to midnight March 15, 2012. Complete details can be found in the attached document. 

- Tim Burkink, Dean of the College of Business and Technology

Juvenile Literature Illustrator and Author Preston McDaniels Visits UNK March 8

You are cordially invited to attend one or more of the four events sponsored by the library and featuring Preston McDaniels, juvenile literature illustrator, author, and Kearney native son.  All the events will occur on March 8, 2012 

McDaniels has illustrated numerous books for young readers. His work includes illustrating books by Cynthia Rylant, a Newbery Award winning author. Lighthouse Family, written by Rylant and illustrated by McDaniels, was named a “Best of the Year” selection by the International Association of Independent booksellers. 

McDaniels has also illustrated Francis O’Roark Dowell’s critically acclaimed and popular series of Phineaus L. McGuire novels. Of additional interest to Kearney readers are the illustrations, influenced by McDaniels’ experiences at Kearney’s Park Elementary School. 

His work has appeared on the L. A. Times Bestseller list and his first self penned title, A Perfect Snowman has been called “enchanting” and “[a] tale to be passed on from generation to generation.” 

Please join the library in welcoming Preston home. 

Acclaimed Actor Delivers Performance of The Great Divorce at UNK

On Wednesday, February 22, the Philosophy Department will present a theatrical performance by Mr. Tony Lawton of The Great Divorce, a novel by C.S. Lewis. The presentation begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Recital Hall and is free and open to the public.

Tony Lawton has adapted C.S. Lewis' novella, The Great Divorce, into a 90-minute, solo performance. Lewis' own favorite among his works, The Great Divorce is the story of Clive, a hapless professor, who, along with a motley band of malcontents, takes a very curious bus ride—from hell to heaven. They are each offered a chance to stay in heaven forever if they like, but the choice proves to be much harder than anyone would have guessed. Journeying between hell and heaven, Clive crosses a surprising, wildly inventive landscape drawn by Lewis' philosophical imagination. The piece is a feast of rich language, profound psychological insight, and humor. Satirical and comic, The Great Divorce is a wondrous ride filled with dazzling insight and language.

Lawton's performance has gained the following critical attention:

"Unmissable! From the quiet, seemingly casual beginning to the unforgettable final moments, Lawton has us in the palm of his hand." – Philadelphia City Paper   “Now this is storytelling. Anthony Lawton holds us rapt -- you can feel the intensity of the audience's attention -- with his masterful performance in The Great Divorce. . . . Each character. . . comes to life through Lawton's voice as he walks that fine line between the dramatic and the narrative. He brings the old-fashioned, very literary vocabulary to life. Masterful solo show of a C.S. Lewis tale... this is a show for the season." –Philadelphia Inquirer   "Brilliantly conceived and performed... as intelligent and provoking an evening as I've spent at the theater in a long time." – Broad Street Review

- David Rozmea, Chair of the Philosophy Program

Peru Study Abroad Students Share Experiences

On January 9, 20 students began their four-month long semester abroad at the Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC), along with faculty director, Dr. Will Avilés (Political Science).  

As part of their credit requirements, the students are journaling and blogging about their experiences. Read their accounts at:  

- written in collaboration with Ann Marie Park, Study Abroad Office

Library - In Brief Online

Student Research Posters on Display  

The following student research posters are on display on the library’s main level:

[View a PDF of this poster]
“A Sample of CSIS Activities“
 

[View a PDF of this poster]
“A Sample of CSIS Student Research”
 

Follow the “UNK Student Research Posters” category of In Brief Online for updates on student research displays at the library.

Recognition

2011-2012 Department Chairs

- Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs

Items to Note for Faculty and Faculty Committees

• Academic Affairs Committee
  The link to the CAP ("Course Approval Process") information is located on the Academic Affairs Committee page. CAP is the electronic approval system that allows department chairs to initiate course proposals (create, alter, inactivate, or discontinue). Worksheets for both the creation of new courses and the alteration of existing courses are available on the CAP web site for faculty members to use as they gather the information department chairs will need to submit requests. Department chairs initiate program proposals (create, alter, or discontinue) using a paper form, which is available on the Academic Affairs Committee page, along with instructions.
  
  The schedule of Academic Affairs deadlines for the 2011-2012 academic year is available on the Academic Affairs Committee page. The page also contains a committee roster and a link to the approved Academic Affairs minutes. Department or program chairs needing to make curricular changes should be aware of these deadlines and instructions.
   
• Faculty Handbook
  The online Faculty Handbook contains the most current policy information. The purpose of the handbook is to gather the documents and policies that inform and guide critical decisions, including the Collective Bargaining Agreement (2011-2013).
   
• Faculty Senate
  To keep faculty informed and in the spirit of shared governance, the Faculty Senate website contains links to the senate roster, meeting agendas and packets, meeting minutes of both the Faculty Senate and the Faculty Senate committees, and the Faculty Senate Constitution and Bylaws.
   
• General Studies
  The General Studies web site contains a description of the new General Studies Program effective for students entering UNK in the Fall of 2010. The site contains a list of the approved General Studies courses effective for the 2011-2012 academic year, a list of all of the approved Portal and Capstone topics, as well as lists of the Portals and Capstones offerings for the current semester.
   
• Graduate Council
  The Graduate Council webpage contains information regarding changes to graduate courses or programs, as well as a list of the 2011 Graduate Program Committees.
   
• WI/CD Committee
  The WI/CD Committee has posted a schedule of deadlines for the fall semester on the WI/CD Committee page. The page also contains instructions for applying for WI or CD designation, as well as a committee roster, agendas, and minutes. These resources are provided for those wishing to offer courses as WI or CD.

Deadlines Approach for Various Opportunities

CBT Featured Monthly on KGFW's "Talk of the Town"

Colleagues from the College of Business and Technology will be talking with Steve Altmaier on KGFW's "Talk of the Town" program throughout the coming academic year. Listen to the interviews at 9:30 a.m.:

- written in collaboration with Marsha Yeagley, Senior Lecturer in Marketing and Management Information Systems

Calendar of Events within the Academic and Student Affairs Division

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