UNL Speakers Bureau in 12th year of 'free speech'

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Speakers Bureau begins its 12th year this fall with 23 speakers and 45 topics from which to choose. This free service connects faculty and other university experts with Nebraska citizens through service organizations, schools, and other groups who want knowledgeable, interesting speakers on a variety of topics.

The Speakers Bureau's year begins Sept. 6, with some speakers available on a year-round basis and others during the academic year only. To receive a brochure that fully describes each speaker's topics or to book a speaker, contact Barbara Bowers in the Office of University Communications, 202 Canfield Administration Building, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68588-0424; by telephone at (402) 472-0088; by e-mail (speakers2@unl.edu); or through the Web (www.speakersbureau.unl.edu).

The members of the 2006-07 Speakers Bureau and their topics are as follows:

* Patrice Berger, professor of history and director of the University Honors Program -- "Europe: 2006"; "Europe: 1939"; and "UNL in the 21st Century."

* John Brasch, associate vice chancellor, Office of Technology Development -- "New Directions for Technology Transfer at UNL."

* Don Costello, lecturer, computer science and engineering -- "Information Technology -- Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow"; "In an Age of Just-in-time Teaching and Learning, What is Worth Knowing?"; and "The Birth, Death and Resurrection of Computers in Banking."

* Patricia Cox Crews, professor of textiles and director of the International Quilt Study Center, and Carolyn Ducey, curator of collections, International Quilt Study Center -- "What's New at the International Quilt Study Center"; and "The History and Mystery of Nebraska Quilts."

* Bob Diffendal, professor emeritus, Conservation and Survey Division -- "Lewis and Clark: The Geology of the Great Plains 1804-06"; "Geologic History of Nebraska: Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Ocean Floods, Continental Glaciations, Uplifts, River and Wind Actions"; and "Southeast Alaska: Ocean, Islands, and the Mainland."

* Carolyn Pope Edwards, professor of psychology and family and consumer sciences -- "Showing that Early Childhood Education Works."

* Deanna Eversoll, director of Osher Lifelong Learning Grant, College of Education and Human Sciences -- "Lifelong Learning: Create a Health Club for Your Mind"; and "UNL's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute."

* David Feingold, assistant general manager-content, NET -- "NET -- Nebraska's Own NPR and PBS."

* David Fowler, associate professor, mathematics education -- "The Math-Music Connection: A Violinist's Point of View."

* James Goeke, research hydrogeologist, School of Natural Resources -- "Nebraska's Water Resources: Past, Present, and Future."

* Michael Hoff, professor of art history -- "Pirates and Roman: Cities of the Cilician Coast of Ancient Turkey"; "Lord Elgin and the Parthenon Marbles: 200 Years of Controversy"; and "Athens Under Roman Domination."

* Peter Levitov, associate dean, UNL International Affairs, and immigration attorney, NU Central Administration -- "International Students in the United States."

* Andy Link, wellness coordinator, University Health Center -- "Tobacco I.Q.: Increasing Your Knowledge About Tobacco"; "Tobacco and Advertising"; "How to Stop Using Tobacco"; and "Our Health and the Media."

* Karen Miller, registered dietitian, University Health Center -- "Everything you Always Wanted to Know about Preventing Childhood Eating Disorders but Were Afraid to Ask"; "Grandma Really Does Know Best: Healthful Nutrition, it Doesn't Have to be that Hard"; and "kNOw Dieting: The Truth About Weight Loss."

* Jack Oliva, dean, Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts -- "American Ragtime and the Music Business in the Early 20th Century."

* Wes Peterson, professor, agricultural economics -- "A Billion Dollars a Day"; "International Trade Agreements"; and "Africa: Problems and Prospects."

* Paul Read, professor, horticulture and viticulture -- "Grape Expectations: Nebraska's Developing Grape and Wine Industry"; and "Gardens of the World."

* John W. Richmond, professor and director of the UNL School of Music -- "Does Music Make You Smarter? It Depends on What You Mean!"; "Thinking About Common Dimensions of Aesthetic and Religious Experience"; and "Finding the Next Mozart: Music Composition Education in the 21st Century."

* Larry Routh, director, Career Services -- "Accessing Talent Through Internships."

* John Rupnow, professor, food science and technology -- "History and Agents of Agroterrorism"; "It Must Have Been Something I Ate: Issues in Food Safety."

* Greg Snow, associate professor, physics & astronomy -- "Celebrating Albert Einstein's Accomplishments"; "Messengers from Outer Space"; and "Big Science and Big Machines."

* Col. Robert Tovado, commander, Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps -- "In Defense of America."

CONTACT: Barbara Bowers, Speakers Bureau Coordinator, University Communications, (402) 472-0088