UNO to Celebrate International Education Week Nov. 13-17

International education will be showcased at UNO Monday through Friday, Nov. 13-17, in conjunction with the observance of U.S. International Education Week.

A variety of events are planned to give international students an opportunity to share their heritage with the rest of the campus community. Most activities are free, except where noted.

"International education enriches the lives of everyone who becomes involved culturally, academically and socially," said Thomas Gouttierre, dean of International Studies and Programs at UNO and the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). "However, one of the most important contributions is the mutual understanding that results among those who participate in international exchanges, and the potential this has for global stability and peace."

This past year, there were more than 1,300 international students at UNO. The three countries sending the greatest number of students were India, Japan and Saudi Arabia. In all, 116 countries - ranging from Azerbaijan to Zambia - are represented on campus.

Below is a listing of the 2006 International Education Week schedule of events at UNO, including dates, times and locations.

Nov. 8-17
Photo Contest and Exhibit
Criss Library
The fourth annual "Eyes Into The World" Photo Contest and Exhibit is open to all UNO faculty, staff and students. Entries will be on display in Criss Library, and all students, faculty and staff members will be able to vote for their favorites. Winners will be announced Tuesday, Nov. 14, at Café Internationale.

Nov. 13-17
Ethnic Foods Menu
As part of the International Education Week celebration, the Maverick Buffet and food services on the UNO south campus will serve a variety of ethnic foods according to the schedule below.

- Maverick Buffet, Milo Bail Student Center (MBSC) Food Court
Monday, Nov. 13 - Tandoori Chicken Masala
Tuesday, Nov. 14 - Tacos and Spanish Rice
Wednesday, Nov. 15 - Stir Fry and Fried Rice
Thursday, Nov. 16 - Wiener Schnitzel and German Potato Salad
Friday, Nov. 17 - Moroccan Chicken

- The University of Nebraska Peter Kiewit Institute (south campus)
Monday, Nov. 13 - Pasta Bar
Tuesday, Nov. 14 - Taco Bar
Wednesday, Nov. 15 - Kung Pao Chicken with Rice

Monday, Nov. 13
International Bake Sale
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
MBSC south entrance
Students and faculty members will have a chance to purchase a wide variety of baked treats prepared from recipes from around the world. Proceeds from this sale will go to the International Student Emergency Loan Fund.

Bethsaida Exhibit Tours
9 a.m. to noon; 3 to 5 p.m.
343 ASH
Excavations at Bethsaida, situated on the northeast coast of the Sea of Galilee, began in 1987 under the direction of UNO professor Rami Arav. The project includes archaeological, geographical and geological surveys aimed at reconstructing the environment and landscapes in ancient times.

Special exhibits during International Education Week include:

- "Silent Spectators of the Sacred"
The exhibition of 1st century stones from Herod's Temple Mount in Jerusalem is on loan from the Israel Antiquities Authority.

- "Ancient Writing in the Mediterranean World"
The exhibit - a collection of ancient writing implements, coins, Egyptian scarabs and figurines, and inscriptions in Mesopotamian cuneiform, Aramaic, Hebrew, Latin and Coptic - was donated by the Museum of Archeology and Biblical History in Albuquerque, N.M.

Study Abroad Displays
10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
MBSC south entrance
Information about study abroad opportunities will be available at the display tables. Stop by to ask questions regarding available study abroad programs, and learn how to incorporate study abroad into your academic plans.

Tuesday, Nov. 14
Café Internationale Open House
2 to 4 p.m.
241 ASH
Sample international foods from around the world, and join UNO's international students as they showcase their cultures through displays, presentations and musical performance. Those in attendance will also have the opportunity to visit the recently renovated Study Abroad Library during its grand reopening.

International Career Seminar: Preparing for Global Business and International Careers
1 to 2:15 p.m.
206 Roskens Hall
Join students in Rachel Wilson's "Entrepreneurial Foundations" class and learn from the experience of three successful executives who are active in today's global business community. Wilson is a UNO assistant professor of management and the director of the Maverick Entrepreneurship Institute. The speakers will share their experience, ideas and advice on entrepreneurship. After the presentation, the speakers will be available to answer questions from the audience. The speakers will include Steve Kuhl, CEO, Currency Logix; Sven Jasinski, CEO, Aero-Tec Inc.; and Stephanie Healy, CEO, Vente Inc.

Wednesday, Nov. 15
International Education Week Luncheon
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
MBSC Dodge Room
Graduating international students, graduating international studies majors and sponsored exchange students will be recognized at this invitation-only event.

Bethsaida Exhibit Tours
9 a.m. to noon; 3 to 5 p.m.
343 ASH
Excavations at Bethsaida, situated on the northeast coast of the Sea of Galilee, began in 1987 under the direction of UNO professor Rami Arav. The project includes archaeological, geographical and geological surveys aimed at reconstructing the environment and landscapes in ancient times.

Special exhibits during International Education Week include:

- "Silent Spectators of the Sacred"
The exhibition of 1st century stones from Herod's Temple Mount in Jerusalem is on loan from the Israel Antiquities Authority.

- "Ancient Writing in the Mediterranean World"
The exhibit - a collection of ancient writing implements, coins, Egyptian scarabs and figurines, and inscriptions in Mesopotamian cuneiform, Aramaic, Hebrew, Latin and Coptic - was donated by the Museum of Archeology and Biblical History in Albuquerque, N.M.

Thursday, Nov. 16
Study Abroad Displays
10:30 a.m. to 1p.m.
MBSC south entrance
Information about study abroad opportunities will be available at the display tables. Stop by to ask questions regarding available study abroad programs and learn how to incorporate study abroad into your academic plans.

Friday, Nov. 17
International Outreach
2 to 3:30 p.m.
Crestridge Elementary School
UNO international students will visit UNO's Omaha Public Schools Adopt a School partner, Crestridge Elementary School, to meet students and participate in a school-wide assembly. This performance will feature entertainment from around the globe, including singing, dancing and instrumental music.

For more information, call 554.2293.

"Psychology Undergraduates for Sanity" Group to Meet

Psychology Undergraduates for Sanity, a group which helps prepare potential or current psychology students for graduate school, will offer two introductory meetings this semester in the Milo Bail Student Center (MBSC).

Join the group for two short introductory meetings to find out more about the organization, decide if graduate school is the right choice, and learn how to get help during the process.

The meeting dates and times are as follows:
- Monday, Nov. 13
1 p.m.
MBSC Dodge Room

- Thursday, Nov. 16
1 p.m.
MBSC Omaha Room

Topics that will be discussed include:
- Taking the GRE;
- Taking the Psychology GRE;
- Picking, applying and getting into grad school; and
- Applying for scholarships.

For more information, contact psych.undergrads@gmail.com.

Heartland Refugee Resettlement Benefit Raffle Begins Nov. 13

A partnership between a non-profit fund-raising class at UNO and Heartland Refugee Resettlement (HRR) aims to raise refugee awareness and funds for area refugees starting Monday, Nov. 13. The two groups will conduct a raffle event, "Omaha: A Place to Call Home," through Thursday, Nov. 16.

Students have collected more than $3,000 worth of donations from local businesses and individuals, said Paul Sather, director of the UNO Service-Learning Academy and American Humanics. Prize packages run the gamut from memberships to restaurant meals, to even an original painting, he said.

"Heartland Refugee Resettlement does great work in our community," Sather said. "Getting our students involved and thinking through fundraising makes this a real-world experience for them."

The prize packages being raffled are listed below.

Calling All Couples ($500 value): a $20 gift card to Roja, admission for four to The Funnybone, two sandwiches at Honey Baked Ham, an autographed copy of the book Send Me Tulips by Kathe Oleson (with artwork by Kristin Pluhacek), a free tuxedo rental from Randall's Formal Wear and a Fontenelle Forest membership package.

Eat Free for a Month ($400 value): $20 to Moe's Southwest Grill, two free appetizers at Red Robin, $15 to Cheeseburger in Paradise, $25 to Sam & Louie's New York Pizzeria, $25 to Red Lobster, five free Chipotle burritos, six free meals at Schlotzsky's, two free Outback Bloomin' Onions, five free meals at Runza, $15 to Chili's, $100 to Cheeburger Cheeburger, $25 to Old Chicago, four free meals at Fazoli's and $15 to Famous Dave's.

Family Fun ($500 value): a Dairy Queen 8-inch cake, a YMCA six-month family membership, a $250 Dirkschneider photography package, four UNO Maverick hockey tickets and a parking pass, and five Swimtastic family swimming passes.

Feel the Music ($450 value): an MP3 player courtesy of Best Buy and four hours of Baseline Studio recording studio time.

What's Cookin' ($250 value): a Junior League Toast to Omaha cookbook, a crystal-embellished apron, a Williams-Sonoma gift basket, a Come on Into my Kitchen cooking class, a $40 HuHots gift card and a $25 Gift Card to Nestle Tollhouse.

Get Your Game On ($550 value): a Susan Ann Koenig one-hour life coaching session, a YMCA six-month individual membership, one yoga class at the Omaha Yoga School, an autographed Nebraska Cornhusker football, Creighton basketball tickets and an Ashley Lynn's tanning package.

Constellation ($500 value): a Ron Garvais original painting.

Raffle tickets may be purchased in any combination for the available packages. The cost is $2 for one ticket, $5 for three tickets, $10 for eight tickets and $20 for 20 tickets. All proceeds will benefit HRR.

The gift packages will be on display, and tickets will be on sale in the Milo Bail Student Center Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 13-14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They also will be available in Criss Library Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 15-16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Representatives from HRR will also be on hand to answer questions about their organization and mission. A drawing for the winners of each package will be conducted Thursday, Nov. 16.

For more information, contact Sather at 554.6019 or psather@mail.unomaha.edu.

Library Friends to Host Talk on New Technologies and the Law

The UNO Library Friends will hold a discussion on new communication technologies and the law Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. Jeremy Lipschultz, director of the UNO School of Communication, will be the featured speaker.

The meeting will be held in Room 100 of Criss Library, and the discussion is free and open to the public.

Some of the questions to be discussed will include:
- How will new telephone and digital television services challenge existing laws and regulation?
- How has the Internet redefined communication law and regulation?
- What role have the courts played in interpreting digital law?
- How have recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions set Cyberlaw precedents?

Dr. Lipschultz is also the Robert Reilly Diamond Professor in the School of Communication. He co-authored Mass Media, An Aging Population and the Baby Boomers (2005) and Crime and Local Television News (2002), and he is also co-editor of Studies in Media & Information Literacy Education ( SIMILE). As author of Broadcast Indecency: F.C.C. Regulation and the First Amendment (1997) and Free Expression in the Age of the Internet (2000), Lipschultz is often called upon by national news media as a source for stories on the issue of broadcast indecency.

For more information, contact Diane Rockhold at 554.3205 or drockhol@mail.unomaha.edu.

Native American Heritage Month Celebration Continues This Week

Native American Heritage Month activities will continue this week with a panel discussion and presentation.

Both events are free and open to the public. This week's schedule is listed below.

Tuesday, Nov. 14
Native Faculty Panel (featuring Native American mascots)
11:30 a.m.
MBSC Nebraska Room
Sponsored by Student Organization and Leadership Programs (SOLP), UNO Native American Studies (NAS) and the UNO International Student Council (ISC).

Wednesday, Nov. 15
From Cooperation to Conflict: Indian and Emigrant Relations on the Overland Trails (1840-1860)
This event will feature a presentation by Mike Tate.
11:30 a.m.
MBSC Gallery Room
Sponsored by SOLP, NAS and the ISC.

For more information, call 554.2711.

Geography Awareness Week Lecture on Sudanese Migration

David Chand will present the 2006 Geography Awareness Week lecture on "The War in Sudan and Sudanese Migration to Omaha" Wednesday, Nov. 15. The lecture - which is open to all faculty, staff and students - will begin at 7 p.m. in 115 Durham Science Center (DSC).

Dr. Chand is a professor with the UNO International Studies and Programs. He has also served as executive director of the South Sudan Institute of Peace and Development (SSIPD) in South Sudan (1999-2001), and as ambassador and director of the Peace and Human Rights Department for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Khartoum (1997-99). Dr. Chand is also a founding member of the South Sudan Independence Movement/Army (SSIM/A).

For more information, contact Christina Dando in the Department of Geography/Geology at 554.3134.

GLBT Dialogue Nov. 15

Students, faculty and staff interested in making UNO a safe environment for members of the GLBT community are invited to participate in a campus dialogue Wednesday, Nov. 15. The event will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Milo Bail Student Center Council Room.

All those interested in attending are invited to bring their lunch. For more information, contact Sharon Ulmar at 554.2872.

School of Communication to Host Forum on Political Ads

A panel of political and media experts will offer a post-election analysis of the political ads in the 2006 Nebraska Senate race Thursday, Nov. 16, at UNO.

"The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: Political Advertising in the Nelson-Ricketts Senate Race" will include discussion focusing on television advertising from each campaign and provide a question-and-answer session for audience participation.

The event will be held from 10 to 11:15 a.m. in the Milo Bail Student Center Ballroom.

Chris Allen, associate professor in the UNO School of Communication, will moderate the forum. Panelists will include:
- Anne Boyle, Nebraska Public Service Commissioner and Democratic activist;
- Carlos Castillo, campaign manager for Gov. Dave Heineman;
- Henry Cordes, Omaha World-Herald staff writer;
- Nancy Hultquist, communications and public relations consultant at Hultquist Communication; and
- Joe Jordan, KMTV Action 3 News reporter.

The forum is sponsored by the following UNO School of Communication student organizations: Ad Club, Society of Professional Journalists, and the Public Relations Student Society of America.

"This has been the most expensive political campaign in Nebraska history and the most divisive, as well," said Hugh Reilly, associate professor in the School of Communication. "The lessons learned from examining this campaign will reverberate for years to come."

For more information, contact Karen Weber, PRSSA adviser, at 554.2246 or kweber@mail.unomaha.edu.

Immigration Reform Event Set for Nov. 16

The myths and facts of immigration reform will be the focus of a presentation at UNO Thursday, Nov. 16. Milo Mumgaard, executive director of Nebraska Appleseed and director of the Appleseed Immigrant Policy Program, will discuss comprehensive and "common sense" reform options that can occur when mainstream voters insist.

"Common Sense and Immigration Reform: What People Really Want" will begin at 7 p.m. at the William H. and Dorothy Thompson Alumni Center. It is free and open to the public.

"The talk will focus on the 109th Congress' election-year passage of legislation to build a 700-mile fence along the U.S.-Mexico border and increase workplace enforcement, and how this presently passes for immigration ‘reform, '" Mumgaard said.

The League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha, the UNO Office of Latino/Latin American Studies (OLLAS) Charla Series, and the Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law and the Public Interest are cosponsoring the event.

The Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest, Inc. is a non-profit, non-partisan law project. Nebraska Appleseed addresses problems such as limited access to legal representation, unfair legislation and public policy.

For groups of five or more, contact Lucy Garza at lgarza@mail.unomaha.edu with party numbers. For more information, contact OLLAS at 554.3825.

Donations Sought for 72nd Street Food Fight

This event has been designated a UNO spirit event.

UNO is joining forces with five Omaha organizations this holiday season for the third annual 72nd Street Food Fight, which will help stock the shelves of The Salvation Army's food pantry.

The campaign will officially kick off at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, during the Salvation Army's annual Tree of Lights ceremony at American National Bank, located at 90th and Dodge St.

UNO, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska, the College of St. Mary, Omnium Worldwide Inc., Travel and Transport, and First Data Corp. will be competing against one another to collect the most food during the campaign.

At UNO, donations of non-perishable food items will be solicited through Thursday, Dec. 7. Donations will also be sought at future Maverick sporting events.

If able, faculty, staff and students are encouraged to pick up a few extra items for the Food Fight during the next few weeks while grocery shopping and bring them to campus. For convenience, blue barrels with the Food Fight graphic will be available in all campus buildings for food donations.

The Salvation Army is requesting the items listed below. No glass containers will be accepted.

- Canned meats
- Dry cereals
- Canned fruits
- Tomato products
- Dry boxed items
- Canned soups
- Canned vegetables
- Disposable diapers
- Hygiene products

Last year, more than 72,000 pounds of food were donated to this drive. In addition to its corporate partners, The Salvation Army would like to thank the "Food Fight" sponsors: HyVee and Payless Office Products.

Future Food Fight notices will be published in upcoming editions of eNotes, The Gateway and UNO What's Up.

To find out how your UNO organization can get involved in the Food Fight, contact Rita Henry at 554.2779 or John Jensen at 554.3382.

Registration Under Way for 2007 Nebraska Semester Abroad

Students needed! International Studies and Programs (IS&P) is currently accepting student applications for the 2007 Nebraska Semester Abroad program.

The cost for the semester program is $6,500 and includes tuition, flight, travel, excursions, room and most meals. Applications are available in the Study Abroad Library, located in 241 Arts and Sciences Hall (ASH).

"The Nebraska Semester Abroad program began in Omaha in 1992 as a program for Nebraska university students to study abroad under the guidance of a Nebraska university faculty member," said Krista Cupich, study abroad advisor.

Students from UNO, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK), Wayne State College and Nebraska Wesleyan are eligible to participate in Nebraska Semester Abroad. A Nebraska university faculty member will supervise the courses, and local experts will provide additional instruction.

The 2007 program will consist of the following:

Language of Instruction: English, with basic language courses in Czech.

Program Dates: 10-week program offered each spring semester from mid-March to June.

2007 Cost: $6,500 (includes pre-departure orientation, 12 hours of UNK tuition, round-trip airfare from Omaha, room and most meals, insurance and course field trips to surrounding countries).

Financial Aid: Aid is available to those who qualify.

Host City: Many UNO students have traveled to Olomouc, either with Nebraska Semester Abroad or on individual study programs. Halfway between Prague and Vienna, Austria, Olomouc is a walled medieval city located in northern Moravia. For more information on Olomouc and the university, visit the Web sites below:
- http://www.upol.cz/en/groups/visitors/
- http://www.olomouc-tourism.cz/index.asp?lang=en
- http://www.upol.cz/en/groups/prospective-students/life-at-palacky-university/

Courses:
- International Studies Institute 444
Eight credit hours
Lectures and field trips will allow students to explore Central Europe: the history, culture, language, art, literature and politics. Also included are field trips in Prague and the Czech Republic, Poland (including Auschwitz) and Budapest, Hungary. An extended field trip through Austria to Munich concludes the program.

- Directed Readings 490
Four credit hours
A personalized course of study will be initiated before departure with the home college and accompanying Nebraska faculty. Advance readings will be required in preparation for the field project in Europe that will be supervised by accompanying faculty.

UNO Credits:
International Studies 3000
One to six additional UNO credits in international studies are also possible. Visit the UNO Office of Study Abroad for more information. The UNO credits are not included in the tuition price listed above.

For more information about the Nebraska Semester Abroad program, contact Krista Cupich (554.2293 or kcupich@mail.unomaha.edu), or stop by 242 ASH and visit with a peer advisor.

UNO Film Society to Present UNO Film Festival Nov. 16

The UNO Film Society will hold its fourth annual UNO Film Festival Thursday, Nov. 16. The festival will showcase short films from local college students and will be held at Westwood Cinema, 2809 S. 125th Ave. (Westwood Plaza, 120th and Center St.). The event is free and open to the public.

The UNO Film Society is accepting student work until 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3. Boxes and entry forms for submissions are available in 205 Arts and Sciences Hall and 315B Weber Fine Arts Building.

For more information regarding rules and regulations, contact Monica Yoo at unofilmsociety@mail.unomaha.edu.

HPER Biomechanics Laboratory to Host Cerebral Palsy Talk

On Friday, Nov. 17, the UNO Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) Biomechanics Laboratory will feature a presentation by G. Bradley Schaefer, M.D. His presentation, titled "The Medical, Genetic and Legal Aspects of Cerebral Palsy," will begin at 1 p.m. in 200 HPER. The event is free and open to the public.

"This talk will focus on the difficulties of diagnosing an infant with cerebral palsy," said Lisa Holst, project assistant for the HPER Biomechanics Laboratory. "While our lab focuses on a biomechanical prognostic test, Dr. Schaefer will give us a broader understanding of why the medical community hesitates to give a diagnosis of CP, and give us details of any genetic and legal aspects which hinder this diagnosis."

Dr. Schaefer received his B.S. and M.D. degrees from the University of Oklahoma (OU). He also completed a pediatric residency and a fellowship in genetics, endocrinology and metabolism at the OU Health Sciences Center. Dr. Schaefer is currently the Omaha Scottish Rite, Masonic Professor of Child Health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He is the director of the Hattie B. Munroe Center for Human Genetics and the associate director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation.

He has achieved board certification in pediatrics, human genetics and pediatric endocrinology. A founding fellow of the American College of Medical Genetics and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Dr. Schaefer has authored more than 200 scientific articles, book chapters and invited reviews. He serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Child Neurology and is a member of the National Advisory Board for the Sotos Syndrome Support Association.

His clinical practice focuses on the genetics of neurologic conditions, neurosensory abnormalities and craniofacial malformations. His research centers on human clinical genetics, with an emphasis on neurogenetics and neurodevelopmental disabilities. This research utilizes computerized image analysis to quantify developmental changes in the brain, the face and the inner ear.

For more information, call Holst at 554.3075.

Performances of "Hamlet, Prince of Denmark" Open Nov. 17

The UNO Department of Theatre will open its performances of William Shakespeare's tragedy "Hamlet, Prince of Denmark" Friday, Nov. 17. A preview performance will be held Thursday, Nov. 16, at 7:30 p.m., with additional showtimes set for Nov. 18 and Nov. 29-Dec. 2.

The performances - all directed by Cindy Melby Phaneuf - will be held in the UNO Theater, located in the Weber Fine Arts Building. The house opens at 7 p.m., with a 7:30 p.m. curtain time. An interactive talk-back session with the director, designers and cast will be held immediately following the Friday, Dec. 1, show.

"Hamlet" is regarded by many as Shakespeare's most powerful play. Actors love it; academics are engrossed by it; audiences are challenged by it; and directors want to direct it. Audiences often find the story compelling and the young prince one of Shakespeare's most sympathetic tragic characters.

From the moment audiences see Hamlet standing - dressed in black, mourning his father's death - they are able to empathize with his anguish. Hamlet endures as the object of universal identification because his central moral dilemma transcends the Elizabethan period, making him a man for all ages. In his difficult struggle to act within a corrupt world yet maintain his moral integrity, Hamlet ultimately reflects the fate of all human beings.

Tickets for "Hamlet" are currently on sale at the UNO Theater box office, located on the first floor of the Weber Fine Arts Building. Ticket prices are $15 for general admission, and $12 for students and seniors. They may be purchased in person, via e-mail at unoboxoffice@mail.unomaha.edu, or by calling 554.2335.

For more information, contact Ron Zank, UNO Department of Theatre secretary, at 554.2406.

India Spring Break Opportunity Available for Students

During Spring Break 2007, 35 University of Nebraska students will have the opportunity to visit India to learn about Indian society and culture.

The trip is scheduled to start March 7, 2007, with Omaha and Lincoln students returning to Omaha March 19.

The spring break trip will be combined with an educational visit to UNO's sibling university, the Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur (considered the MIT of India). It will also include visits to Delhi, Calcutta, Bangalore or Pune, and Agra. There will be many opportunities to interact with locals, corporate executives, government officials and nonprofit agencies.

An information session will be held Friday, Nov. 17, to discuss the trip. All interested students are invited to attend. The session will be held in 241 Arts and Sciences Hall at 4 p.m.

"This is a unique opportunity! Any undergraduate major may apply," said Krista Cupich, study abroad advisor at UNO. "Students cover only the cost of airfare from Omaha to Delhi, passport and visa fees, plus travel insurance. All local costs associated with travel with India, including hotels and meals, will be underwritten by infoUSA."

The application deadline for this program is Friday, Dec. 1. Sponsors for the program include UNO, infoUSA and the Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur.

For more information, plan on attending the Nov. 17 information session or contact Cupich (554.2293 or kcupich@mail.unomaha.edu).

UNO OAA to Present "The Red Chair Show"

The UNO Organization for the Advancement of the Arts (OAA) will hold "The Red Chair Show" - an exhibition of art, music and poetry from local college students - Saturday, Nov. 18.

The one-night-only event will run from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Bemis Underground, 724 Leavenworth St. The event is free and open to the public.

OAA will be accepting student work Thursday and Friday, Nov. 16-17, from noon to 6 p.m. at the Bemis Underground. There is a $5 fee for all entries, with a limit of six entries per person.

For more information regarding rules and regulations, contact Alex Myers at unooaa@mail.unomaha.edu.

Campus Security Offers Holiday Safety Tips

Campus Security would like to remind the campus community of some common sense safety tips to practice during the holiday season.

"With so many students, staff and faculty rushing to get shopping done or taking care of end-of-the-semester tasks, security issues may take a backseat," said Paul Kosel, assistant manager of Campus Security and traffic at UNO. "A few simple tips can make a big difference."

- When a person leaves his or her room or office, lock it up, even if it's only for a few minutes.
- Avoid leaving valuables or packages in plain view in a vehicle. Place them in the trunk or between the seats. When possible, do so before parking.
- During the holiday break, take valuables home from campus offices and residence halls.
- Anyone who is going to be working on campus late in the evening or when few people are around should consider advising Campus Security so that an officer can pay special attention to the area.
- Anyone entering a locked residence hall, apartment building or campus building should make sure the door closes completely. Strangers should not follow anyone into a secure building.
- Students who live on campus and are leaving town for the holidays should make sure they have someone keeping an eye on their residence and leave emergency contact information.

For more information, call Campus Security at 554.2648.

Inclement Weather Reminder

When inclement weather arises locally, access the UNO Weather Announcements Web site at http://www.unomaha.edu/news/weather.php for the latest university closing information. Remember to hit the reload or refresh button on your Web browser first.

You also can dial 554.CALL (554.2255) for the latest weather announcements, and KVNO Radio 90.7 FM will also announce UNO closing information.

Maverick Watch

Go Mavs! Support your Mavericks by attending their home events.

Students are admitted free to all home athletic games with a valid UNO ID (MavCard) and game-day ticket. The spouses, significant others and children of students also are admitted free, except to hockey. At the game, students must present their MavCard to receive a ticket. Tickets will be available on the day of the game at each home event. For more information, call 554.MAVS (6287).

At home this week...

Saturday, Nov. 18
Wrestling (Kaufman-Brand Open)
Sapp Fieldhouse
9 a.m.

For more information about UNO Athletics, visit the Web at http://gomavs.unomaha.edu/.