Thursday, March 21, 2013
Center for Brain, Biology and Behavior earns final approval
The Coordinating Commission on Postsecondary Education on March 14 gave final approval of the Center for Brain, Biology and Behavior as an interdisciplinary research center at UNL. The center is a key component of an emerging collaboration between athletics and academics at UNL. Known as CB3, it will be located this summer in half of a 50,000-square-foot research area in the East Stadium addition to Memorial Stadium.
The vote by the commission was the final step in making the center official. The University of Nebraska Board of Regents gave unanimous approval for the center in January. "We are very pleased to have received the commission's support and to know we have met all the requirements for its approval," said Dennis Molfese, Mildred Francis Thompson Professor of Psychology at UNL and director of the center. "Now we can turn our attention toward final preparations for the center." Read more about this center in Today@UNL.
Work on 27th starts; likely to cause delays
Repair work has begun on the North 27th Street viaduct over the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway tracks south of Cornhusker Highway. The project is expected to cause traffic delays in the area, including for those driving to and from campus.
During the project, which is expected to be completed in August, traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction on North 27th Street between Fair Street and Cleveland Avenue. Drivers can expect delays and are urged to use alternate routes to and from University of Nebraska-Lincoln campuses. Suggested alternate routes are 33rd Street and Antelope Valley Parkway/14th Street. Read more about this construction in Today@UNL.
ALEXANDER WEST ROOM 21, 1PM
Export control workshop is Today
The spring NURAMP workshop series continues with an introduction to UNL's export control policy is 1 to 2 p.m. in 201 Alexander West. This is the second elective session offered in the series. Information presented will include how the export controls may apply to research projects, and the procedures for creating a technology control plan.
Registration for the seminar is available at the Research website.
NEBRASKA UNION, NOON
'Conflict De-Escalation' seminar is Today
The University Police Department and Employee Assistance Program are offering a free training seminar on "Conflict De-Escalation" from noon to 1 p.m. March 21 in the Nebraska Union. The session is free and open to faculty and staff.
The seminar will feature information on how to best deal with conflict without being handcuffed by individual reactions. Tips provided will include how to handle stressful situations and deal with irate people. Participants in the seminar are encouraged to bring a lunch.
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Nominations sought for Spirit of Service Awards
The Center for Civic Engagement is seeking nominations for the Spirit of Service awards. The honors reward individuals and groups in the area of community engagement. Applications are due March 25.
The Spirit of Service awards are part of the Center for Civic Engagement's spring celebration, which is 3:30 to 5 p.m. April 12 in the Nebraska Union. Award categories are: the Student; Student Organization; Faculty; Staff (the Kim A. Hobson award); and Community Partner. Applications must be submitted to the Center for Civic Engagement, room 222, Nebraska Union by March 25. More information about the awards is available on the Center for Civic Engagement website.
Rec centers adjust hours for Spring Break
The City Campus Rec Center will reduce hours during Spring Break, March 15-24. Group fitness and mind and body classes schedules are modified as well. read a full Spring Break schedule in Today@UNL.
