Thursday, February 28, 2013
Study connects early childhood with pain, depression in adulthood
It's common knowledge that a child who misses a meal can't concentrate in school. But what happens years down the road? Does that missed meal have any bearing on health in adulthood? A new University of Nebraska-Lincoln study shows that missed meals in childhood can be linked to experiencing pain and depression in adulthood. Depression and chronic pain are experienced by 44 percent of working-aged adults and the study shows a correlation between childhood conditions and pain and depression in adulthood.
The study by UNL sociologist Bridget Goosby examines how childhood socioeconomic disadvantages and maternal depression increase the risk of major depression and chronic pain in working-aged adults. Read more about this study in Today@UNL.
UNL leads Big Ten in paper, cardboard recycling
UNL has grabbed an early lead among Big Ten universities competing in Recyclemania, a friendly recycling competition. The eight-week competition, which includes more than 500 universities across the United States and Canada, started Feb. 3. In results from the first two weeks, UNL led all Big Ten schools in the paper category with 2.056 pounds of paper recycled per person on campus. The average ranked UNL 20th overall in the Recyclemania paper recycling category.
UNL is also first in the Big Ten in recycling cardboard, with .886 pounds gathered per person. That total is 68th in the nation. Read more about Recyclemania in Today@UNL.
Blended learning colloquium
To provide faculty with the specifics of implementing a blended course, Online and Distance Education is hosting the "Blended Learning Colloquium" on Feb. 28 at the Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center. The event includes a panel luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., on the topic of implementing blended learning in classrooms of all sizes and disciplines. The panel will include Ivan Shibley of Penn State, Alicia Cipri of the University of Alabama, Drew Tyre of UNL, and Ted Hamann of UNL.
During interactive sessions from 2 to 4 p.m., Shibley and Cipria will detail their experiences in developing courses in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, modern languages and humanities. Shibley and Cipria will also help attendees think through specific challenges faced in developing blended courses at UNl. For more information or to register, go to the Online & Distance Education website.
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UNL releases documents related to student health services
UNL has released two documents related to the proposed outsourcing of the University Health Center to Bryan Health. The documents, "Response to Issues raised by RFP Evaluation Committee" and "University Health Center proposal facts," are provided in PDF format.
Geography group hosts 'China Revealed' screening
The Geography Student Organization is showing the film "China Revealed" at 5 p.m. Feb. 28 in the Hardin Hall auditorium. "China Revealed" is the first video in the student group's "Making Global Connections" video series. The series focuses on increasing geographic literacy and an awareness of global issues. "China Revealed" documents an ancient civilization poised for the future.
The event is free and open to students, faculty and staff. A general discussion on topics raised by the film follows the screening. Popcorn and refreshments will be available.
JACKIE GAUGHAN MULTICULTURAL CENTER UNITY ROOM, 4:30PM
Lecture to explore spread of Buddhism
A lecture on the eastward shift of Buddhism is 4:30 to 6 p.m. Feb. 28 in the Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center's Unity Room. The presentation will be led by Paul Groner, a Japanese Buddhism expert from the University of Virginia. The lecture, "Eastern Transmission of Buddhism: History or Myth," is organized by the Department of Classics and Religious Studies, and the Kawasaki Reading Room. The event is free and open to the public.
In the talk, Groner will discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the ideal of eastward transmission; how Buddhism spread to China; the development of new forms of ordination and monastic discipline in Japan; and the development of Buddhism in America.
Lectures
BEADLE CENTER ROOM E228, NOONBiochemistry Graduate Student Seminar
Samantha Swenson
Discipline-Based Education Research Seminar, "Formative Assessment as Action Research for Improving Student Learning"
Kathleen Wilson, Teaching, Learning and Teacher Education
Biological Sciences Seminar
Joseph Dauer, Michigan State University
History Lecture, "Henry Ford's War Against Jews and the Legal Battle Against Hate Speech"
Vicki Woeste, American Bar Association
