Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Researchers rank entrepreneurship in all 50 states
North is at the top of the map, and northern states are at the top of this year's U.S. State Entrepreneurship Index from UNL. Massachusetts is No. 1 in the SEI, an annual state-by-state measurement of entrepreneurial activity of all 50 states. The Bay State was followed by North Dakota, California, New York and Minnesota. Also in the Top 10 this year were Oregon, New Jersey, New Hampshire and Illinois. Texas, at No. 8, was the highest ranked southern state.
Economists at UNL's Bureau of Business Research and Department of Economics developed the annual State Entrepreneurship Index by combining five key components - a state's percentage growth and per capita growth of business establishments, its business formation rate, the number of patents per thousand residents and income per non-farm proprietor in each state. Read more about this study in Today@UNL.
Gaelic Storm plays the Lied
Gaelic Storm, a Celtic band featured in the film "Titanic," will play at the Lied Center for Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. Gaelic Storm plays traditional Celtic music mixed with modern sounds influenced by American rock and pop, and music styles from around the world. A one-time Celtic pub band, Gaelic Storm has earned a reputation as a preeminent Celtic band with catalog sales of more than one million.
A pre-show talk will be led by Lori McAlister, local Celtic music and history enthusiast and Vice President of the St. David's Welsh Society of Nebraska. The 7 p.m. talk, free to ticket holders, is in the Lied Center's Steinhart Room. Tickets are available at Lied Center website, 402-472-4747 or at the Lied box office.
Lectures
HARDIN HALL AUDITORIUM, 3:30PMSchool of Natural Resources Fall Research Seminar, "Future Planning for Nebraska's Fish, Wildlife and Parkland Resources"
Jim Douglas, Director of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Biotechnology/Life Sciences Seminar Series, "Metabolic Pathway Manipulation in Phototrophic Microorganisms: Water Oxidation to Starch, Oils or Hydrogen"
Matthew Posewitz, Colorado School of Mines
IS recommends disabling Java web browser plug-ins
Because of security concerns, UNL Information Services is recommending that all computer users disable the Java web browser plug-in on any computer. A major vulnerability was discovered that steers users to malicious websites, infecting and allowing hackers to take control of individual computers. The vulnerability is affecting an estimated 1 billion computers worldwide.
For specific questions, contact your local computer support. For additional questions, contact the Computer Help Center, 402-472-3970 or toll-free 866- 472-3970, via Email, or on the MySupport website.
KIMBALL RECITAL HALL, 7:30PM
Wind Ensemble to perform tonight
UNL's Wind Ensemble will perform at 7:30 p.m. today in Kimball Recital Hall. Tickets, available at the door one hour prior to the performance, are $5 general admission and $3 for students (with valid identification) and senior citizens.
Carolyn Barber, associate professor of music, directs the Wind Ensemble. Members of the ensemble are UNL students of varied majors selected by a juried audition. The Wind Ensemble is the university's premier concert band. Performances feature 20th-century American compositions. The ensemble is actively involved with commissioning new performance pieces and composers are regularly in residence with the group.
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Online map entries to help shape campus master plans
UNL master plan consultants are offering faculty, staff and students the opportunity to use an online mapping tool to highlight how they use campus.
The online mapping system - the MyCampus Tool, available online - allows individuals to enter specific information about their City and East campus habits. The website allows users to identify important landmarks, areas where they like to socialize, favorite outdoor recreation areas, preferred parking sites, transportation routes, and campus spaces where they do or do not feel safe. Read more about this tool in Today@UNL.
Annual career Fair is Oct. 2-4
More than 300 employer booths will be featured at the UNL Career Fair, Oct. 2-4. A complete list of participating employers is available at the Career Services website. The Career Fair is organized by Career Services. Each day of the fair will focus on a particular area of employment:
Students, alumni, faculty and staff are invited to participate. Students and alumni should dress professionally and bring copies of resumes. Faculty and staff are encouraged to attend and become familiar with opportunities offered by employers. Read more about Career Fair in Today@UNL.
UNL offers Nebraska App
UNL now offers Nebraska App, a suite of mobile applications that makes essential university resources available on mobile devices. Students can check grades, access course content and browse the course catalog. They can access the public directory and get in touch instantly, keep tabs on Husker sports, find places on the campus map, stay informed with the latest campus news, watch videos, and even listen to podcasts of popular lectures in iTunesU.
"UNL is moving services to the where the students are in terms of devices and network access"," said Mark Askren, Chief Information Officer. "Students now have a much more powerful connection to UNL via their mobile device." Read more about Nebraska App in Today@UNL.
