UNO | eNotes http://www.unomaha.edu/enotes/2012/0213.php The daily electronic news source for UNO faculty and staff. en Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:05:02 CST Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:05:02 CST RSSgenr8 from XMLhub.com 1440 University of Nebraska at Omaha http://www.unomaha.edu/img/misc/rss_feed_uno.gif http://www.unomaha.edu/ 100 53 The daily electronic news source for UNO faculty and staff. UNO Mail Services Now Accepts MavCard http://www.unomaha.edu/enotes/2012/0213.php#a UNO Mail Services is proud to announce starting today, Feb. 13, the department now accepts MavCard as a means of payment for all postage sold at the service counter. Forms of payment include cash, personal or business check and MavCard. No other forms of debit or credit cards will be accepted. Deadline Today for Omaha Table Talk Annual Potluck Dinner and Discussion http://www.unomaha.edu/enotes/2012/0213.php#b Omaha Table Talk will be hosting its third annual Ethnic Potluck Dinner and Discussion this Thursday, Feb. 16, with a focus on promise of a post-racial society in America. College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS) at UNO, Omaha Table Talk is a program that brings diverse racial and ethnic groups together over dinner to discuss issues of race. The theme for this year is "A Post-Racial Society: American Reality or Myth?" Nominations Sought for Student Employee of the Year http://www.unomaha.edu/enotes/2012/0213.php#c UNO faculty and staff are asked to submit nominations for student employees to be 2012's Student Employee of the Year. The nomination form and guidelines can be found at http://www.unomaha.edu/humanresources/studentEmployeeOftheYear.php. Nominations should be sent to Tim Rochford (trochford@unomaha.edu, HR, EAB 205) by Wednesday, March 7. Time is Now: Apply for Summer and Fall Study Abroad Trips http://www.unomaha.edu/enotes/2012/0213.php#d It's time to apply for summer and fall study abroad opportunities, and UNO students have many adventures to choose from, including: UNO Celebrates Black History Month with Events This Week http://www.unomaha.edu/enotes/2012/0213.php#e February is Black History Month. UNO is celebrating with three events being held on campus throughout the month. Two of the three events will take place this week in the Milo Bail Student Center (MBSC). Course Evaluation Teaching Circle Tomorrow http://www.unomaha.edu/enotes/2012/0213.php#f The Course Evaluation Teaching Circle will meet Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 12:30 p.m. in 202 Eppley Administration Building. Anyone interested in the topic is welcome to attend. Claussen-Leahy Run/Walk Brown Bag Wednesday http://www.unomaha.edu/enotes/2012/0213.php#g The UNO Athletic Department will be holding an informational brown-bag lunch session to discuss the Claussen-Leahy Run/Walk this Wednesday, Feb 15, at the Sapp Fieldhouse from noon to 1 p.m. This session will let you know the opportunities that are available to you, your departments and colleges on how to become participants, form a team and have a booth.   Speech Center to Offer Spring Learn Over Lunch Series for Students http://www.unomaha.edu/enotes/2012/0213.php#h The UNO Speech Center will offer free workshops this semester on presentation skills. All students are invited to attend. Free pizza and pop will be provided. To register for one or more sessions or for more information, contact the Speech Consulting Center at 402.554.3201 or unospeechcenter@unomaha.edu. Space is limited so you must register in advance. Deputy Registrar Training Offered This Week http://www.unomaha.edu/enotes/2012/0213.php#h Lisa Wise from the Douglas County Election Commissioner's office will be on campus to offer deputy registrar training this Thursday, Feb. 16, from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Milo Bail Student Center U Mon Hon Room. Course Redesign Scholar to Present Wednesday http://www.unomaha.edu/enotes/2012/0213.php#j UNO's Center for Faculty Development and the Academic Computing division of Information Services invite you to a presentation on course redesign by Dr. Michelle Miller, NCAT Scholar and chair of the Northern Arizona University's Department of Psychology. Water Crisis Talk to be Simulcast at UNO Feb. 16 http://www.unomaha.edu/enotes/2012/0213.php#k Valmont Industries' executives Mogens C. Bay and E. Robert Meaney will discuss the global supply and quality of water for agriculture this Thursday, Feb. 16, in a presentation titled "Is a Global Water Crisis Avoidable?,"  the third program in the 2011-12 E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues series on water and global security. Health Services to Host Fitness Friday Events http://www.unomaha.edu/enotes/2012/0213.php#l February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of disability. Every 25 seconds, an American will have a coronary event, and about one every minute will pass away from a coronary-related death. Living a healthy lifestyle and knowing your blood pressure, cholesterol levels, BMI and weight are important because they can reduce your chances of getting heart disease.   Movin' After School Free Family Event This Saturday at UNO http://www.unomaha.edu/enotes/2012/0213.php#m Movin' After School is hosting its fourth free family event called "Get Your Family Movin'" this Saturday, Feb. 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) Building. Strong Bones Fitness Class Offered in HPER http://www.unomaha.edu/enotes/2012/0213.php#n Interested in joining a supervised fitness class aimed at strengthening muscle and bone, reducing the risk of falling and enhancing movement quality in everyday life? Then join, Strong Bones. For more information, call 402.554.3221. Maverick Watch http://www.unomaha.edu/enotes/2012/0213.php#o Support the Mavericks by attending their home events. 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