Monday, October 8, 2012
Researchers studying toddlers' sleep, effects on development
ZZZs don't always come easy for children still learning their ABCs.
Accordingly, a research team at UNL is studying the developmental implications of toddlers' sleep habits -- and the factors that might determine whether they sleep like babies.
Victoria Molfese, chancellor's professor of child, youth and family studies, will lead a longitudinal study of sleep among 200 children from the age of 2 1/2 through 3 1/2. Using parental diaries and actigraphs -- wristwatch-like devices that monitor sleep patterns via motor activity -- the researchers will measure the quantity, quality and variability of toddlers' sleep at six-month intervals. Read more about this study in Today@UNL.
RUTH LEVERTON HALL, 5:30PM
Chinese dumpling making class is today
UNL's Confucius Institute is offering a Chinese dumpling-making class, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 8 in Ruth Leverton Hall. The class will include information on making three kinds of dumplings.
Class participants will get hands-on experience in how to make all three kinds of dumplings using various types of fillings. A $30 registration fee covers all course materials, handouts, ingredients and soft drinks. For more information, or to register, contact Angela Rystrom at 402-472-5370. Read more about this class in Today@UNL.
NEBRASKA UNION, 5:30PM
Graduate school prep workshops are Oct. 8-9
Graduate Studies is offering two graduate school preparation workshops on Oct. 8-9. The sessions will be led by Cyndi Freeman, director of graduate student recruitment and diversity initiatives at Ohio State University. The sessions are open to faculty, staff and students. The sessions are:
- "Crafting a Winning Application," 5:30 p.m. Oct. 8 in the Nebraska Union. Includes a light dinner; Register online.
- "Summer Research Program Opportunities," 2 p.m. Oct. 9, Nebraska Union. Register online.
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Food, Fuel, Water photo contest starts today
Anyone with a recent photo taken in Nebraska can enter it to win a free iPad in a new Food, Fuel, Water photo contest. Entrants can submit digital photo(s) representing food, fuel or water taken in the state of Nebraska on the Nebraska Innovation Campus website between Oct. 8 and Nov. 1. The contest opens at 9 a.m., Oct. 8.
The contest is part of an upcoming groundbreaking event celebrating the start of construction of the core facilities at Nebraska Innovation Campus. Read more about this contest in Today@UNL.
'Week without Violence' Continues
UNL's "Week without Violence" will feature a series of events Oct. 6-19 designed to educate campus and community members and encourage individuals to take a stand against violence.
At 7:30 p.m. tonight in the Nebraska Union Auditorium, 1400 R St., Grace Brown will speak about "Project Unbreakable," her effort to empower survivors of sexual assault through photography. Read more about Week Without Violence in Today@UNL.
Lectures
NEBRASKA EAST UNION, 3PMGrassland Seminar Series, "Overview of the Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition"
Ron Bolze, Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition
UNL.edu now formatted for all devices
The Internet and Interactive Media group of University Communications and Information Services has concluded the first phase in its effort to provide full support to all devices - desktops, laptops, smartphones and tablets - by implementing a suite of web technologies collectively known as 'responsive design.' This week, the internal and external homepages were re-launched as 'responsive' designs.
You can see the effects of responsive design in your desktop browser by simply re-sizing your browser window (the page will reformat as the window is narrowed), or by viewing on your tablet or smartphone. Please use the 'feedback' links at the bottom of the page if you would like to let us know of any issues. Thank you.
