Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Swearer goes on the road with Lady Gaga
This semester, Susan Swearer has been taking the bus to work. That might not sound like all that big a deal — except the UNL professor's mode of transportation has been Lady Gaga's Born Brave Bus, and she's been rolling around the country alongside the singer's U.S. concert tour.
What is a professor of school psychology at UNL doing with one of the world's most popular musical artists? Swearer, a national expert on bullying, and Lady Gaga have been collaborating since the launch of the singer's Born This Way Foundation, which is designed to empower youth to create a kinder and braver world.
Swearer, who leads the foundation's Research Advisory Board, has lent her expertise to the Born Brave Bus tailgate — a three-hour pre-concert haven where anyone under 25 can learn about resources on anti-bullying, suicide prevention and mental health services in their areas. Read more about this tour in Today@UNL.
Nebraska Lecture nominations due March 1
The UNL Research Council is soliciting nominations for faculty to present Nebraska Lectures in 2013 or 2014. Nominations are due March 1.
The Nebraska Lectures: Chancellor's Distinguished Lecture Series features high profile presentations by distinguished UNL faculty. Lectures are designed for general audiences to provide insights about some of the university’s leading research, scholarship and creative activities. Selection to give a lecture is the highest recognition the Research Council bestows on an individual faculty member. Read more about nominations in Today@UNL.
Nominees sought for Status of Women awards
The Chancellor's Commission on the Status of Women is accepting nominations for faculty, staff and student efforts to create a climate that encourages women to succeed at UNL. Nominations are due Feb. 15. Two awards are given, one for faculty/staff the other for students/student organizations.
For more information, including nomination forms, go to the Commission website.
Campus gears up for RecycleMania challenge
UNL will participate in RecycleMania for the fourth consecutive year. The program will run for eight weeks, from Feb. 3 to March 30.
RecycleMania is a friendly competition between universities and colleges across the United States and Canada to see which institution can reduce, reuse and recycle the most on-campus waste. The goal is to not only to increase recycling efforts, but also to raise awareness and increase education related to creating a more sustainable environment on campus. Read more about Recyclemania in Today@UNL.
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Test of new UNL Alert system is Jan. 31
The UNL Police Department will conduct a test of the new UNL Alert system between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Jan. 31. The message will begin with "This is a TEST of UNL Alert." To receive UNL Alerts, you must be registered for the latest version that launched Jan. 17. Register by entering contact information at the UNL Alert website.
In the event of an actual emergency, the UNL Alert test will be postponed. Messages without "This is a TEST of UNL Alert" should be considered a message about an actual emergency. Read more about this system in Today@UNL.
ALEXANDER WEST ROOM 201, 2:30PM
Filing IRB Protocols workshop is today
The Office of Research and Economic Development is offering a workshop Jan. 30 for faculty, students and researchers who use human subjects in research and teaching.
The session covers how to use NUgrant to file new protocols, apply for continuing review and request approval for modification. The workshop is 2:30 to 3:30 in Alexander West, room 201. Register for this workshop. The session will be offered again on March 27.
Lectures
HARDIN HALL ROOM 107, 3:30PMSpring 2013 Water Seminar Series, "Participatory Water Governance: Experience and Issues from Around the World"
Kate Berry, University of Nevada-Reno
Spring 2013 Biotechnology/Life Sciences Seminar, "How to Make Synthetic Ion Channels"
Ann Moroni, University of Milan
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.' Recently, 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.
