This Week, December 17 - 21, 2012
2012 Year In Review
Some campus venues open during semester break
During the semester break, many university offices will adjust hours of operation. All university offices are closed Dec. 24 to Jan. 1. Read a full list of hours of operation in Today@UNL.
EAP offers assistance in wake of school shooting
The Employee Assistance Program is available for faculty and staff who have questions or concerns related to the Dec. 14 Sandy Hook, Conn., school shooting. "Our doors are open for assistance," said Floyd Sylvester, director of EAP. "We have a person on our staff who works specifically with children. We can offer ideas on how to talk to your children about this tragedy or where to go if you need further assistance."
EAP is a confidential service offered at no cost to UNL employees and their immediate family members. Consultation and counseling are available to help with personal or work-related problems. Learn more on the EAP website.
Moberly named to Labor Dept. whistleblowing panel
Richard Moberly, associate dean for faculty and professor at the University of Nebraska College of Law, has been appointed to serve as an inaugural member of the Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee by U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis.
Solis announced the members of 15-person panel, who represent the interests of labor, management and the public, on Dec. 13. She said the members "will utilize their expertise to provide valuable advice and recommendations to help OSHA strengthen and improve our whistleblower protection program." Read more about this appointment in Today@UNL.
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Bus operating schedule changes this week
During days in the academic year when classes are not in session, Parking and Transit Services adjusts the campus bus schedule to reflect lower passenger demand. Starting Dec. 17, the bus schedule will adjust to a 20-minute wait between buses on City Campus and a 10-minute wait on East Campus.
Campus buses operate from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Regular bus service begins Jan. 7. For more information, go to the Parking and Transit Services website.
Registration open for UNL Staff Art Show
The seventh-annual UNL Staff Art Show is April 1 to 12 in the Nebraska Union Rotunda Gallery.
The exhibit is open to all UNL staff employees. Past shows have included a variety of media, including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture, ceramics, mixed media, encaustic and watercolor. For more information, or to register, contact Valerie Bender.
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.
