Tue, Oct 31, 2006
October 31, 2006
UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTER, 8-10AM
University Health Center Holds Flu Shot Clinic
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln University Health Center will have several influenza vaccine clinics through Nov. 15 on City and East campuses for UNL students, faculty and staff. Today, a clinic is scheduled for 8-10 a.m. at the University Health Center on 15th and U streets.
Flu vaccinations cost $20 and payment via cash or check is required at the time of the vaccination. For those with Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurance, a claim will be filed for them by UHC staff for possible reimbursement (proof of insurance must be presented at the time of vaccination). Flu vaccinations are also available by appointment at UHC for those unable to attend the clinics. Call UHC at (402) 472-5000 or visit the Health Center web site.
NEBRASKA HALL, 3:30PM
Engineering Mechanics Centennial Seminar Series - "Multiscale Material Modeling With Peridynamics"
Stewart Silling, Multiscale Dynamic Material Modeling Department, Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM. Preceded by a reception at 3 p.m. in W317.1 Nebraska Hall
NEBRASKA UNION AUDITORIUM, 3:30PM | LIVE WEBCAST
Hibbing's Nebraska Lecture Explores Genes, Behavior, Politics
A University of Nebraska-Lincoln political scientist will discuss the role genes play in political beliefs during the upcoming fall Nebraska Lecture at UNL. John R. Hibbing, Foundation Regents University Professor of political science, will outline his research today at 3:30 p.m. in the Nebraska Union auditorium, 1400 R St. The free public lecture is part of the Chancellor's Distinguished Lecture Series at UNL. A reception will follow.
In his presentation, "Genes, Behavior and Politics," Hibbing will outline his research examining the role of genetics in shaping people's political temperaments. more....
MARY RIEPMA ROSS MEDIA ARTS CENTER
Viva Pedro!: The Films of Pedro Almodovar, Factotum Show at the Ross
UNL's Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center presents Viva Pedro!: The Films of Pedro Almodovar and Factotum. All films will be showing through November 9.
Sony Pictures Classics presents Viva Pedro!, the theatrical re-release of eight of celebrated auteur Pedro Almodovar's greatest films. The theatrical re-release will introduce new audiences to Almodovar and at the same time present the films to his many fans in the manner which they are meant to be seen and appreciated. Brand new prints have been made of all eight films. Several of these titles have not been shown in theaters since their original release. All of the films have been withdrawn from the DVD marketplace to accommodate their theatrical re-release. Films being shown in the retrospective are: Women On The Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988), All About My Mother (1999), Talk To Her (2002), Flower Of My Secret (1995), Live Flesh (1996), Law Of Desire (1987), Matador (1986), and Bad Education (2004).
The life of celebrated Wildman Charles Bukowski has been brought to the big screen on a number of occasions prior to this adaptation of his book, Factotum. This Norwegian production from director Bent Hamer sees Matt Dillon taking on the role of Chinaski. Dillon gets the character just about right, subtly perfecting the deadbeat behavior that leads to innumerable firings from menial jobs, while also offering a persuasive depiction of a man lost in the throes of an addiction to booze, women, and gambling. Set in Minneapolis-St. Paul, which overflows with the depreciated low-rent apartments and cruddy, soul destroying workplaces Bukowski thrived upon, Factotum is an arresting depiction of humanity at its lowest ebb.
More information is available at the Ross website.
MRRMAC | VIVA PEDRO! | FACTOTUM
