Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Chancellor is newest 'Face on the Barroom Floor'
The Omaha Press Club honored Chancellor Harvey Perlman as the newest “Face on the Barroom Floor” during a Nov. 19 roast and dinner. The event was held at the Press Club, 1620 Dodge St., in Omaha.
Presented by the Omaha Press Club since 1971, the award honors newsmakers who have made an impact on the community. Read more about this honor in Today@UNL.
Nominations sought for 'Fulfilling the Dream' awards
UNL seeks nominations for the 2013 Chancellor's "Fulfilling the Dream" Award. The award provides a platform to celebrate and recognize contemporary leaders — both on and off campus — who are committed to diversity and the ideals espoused by Martin Luther King Jr. Nominations may be submitted by all members of the university and the community at large.
The award was established in 1997 to honor individuals who have contributed to the UNL community or the wider Lincoln community by their exemplary action in promoting the goals and vision of King. The awards are presented each January during ceremonies at UNL's celebration of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. The 2013 presentation will be Jan. 22. Read more about these awards in Today@UNL.
Center for Great Plains Studies, NU Press enter journal partnership
A new agreement has expanded the publishing relationship between UNL's Center for Great Plains Studies and the University of Nebraska Press. Under the terms of the deal, the NU Press will assume responsibility for production, marketing and subscription services for the Center for Great Plains' flagship journals, "Great Plains Quarterly" and "Great Plains Research."
The partnership broadens an existing publishing relationship between the two NU programs and is expected to provide significant benefits to both parties. Read more about this partnership in Today@UNL.
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Funds available for health-related programs
University Health Center is funding up to 10 campus activities, events or programs that address health disparities at UNL. The awards (each a maximum of $2,000) are for programs planned by recognized student organizations. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Nov. 30.
Applications are available at http://go.unl.edu/c9u. All applications must outline how the program will address health disparities on campus. Read more about these funds.
NUFlex open enrollment continues
NUFlex open enrollment, the annual period for university employees to enroll in or make changes to University of Nebraska benefits plans, runs through Dec. 7.
For the fifth time in seven years, healthcare premiums for medical and dental benefits will not increase in 2013 for full-time employees. That good news extends to deductibles and co-pays, which also will not increase. Read more about enrollment in Today@UNL.
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.
