The UNL Economics Department will host a seminar, "Why Do So Few Women Work in New York (and So Many in Minneapolis)? Labor Supply of Married Women Across U.S. Cities" presented by Dr. Natalia Kolesnikova, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, Wednesday, October 29 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. in CBA 222. If you have questions, call Barb Keating at 472-6349 or email bkeating2@unl.edu.
The UHC will be holding flu shot clinics (no appointments necessary) for UNL students, faculty, and staff. Flu vaccinations cost $20 and payment by cash or check is required at the time of the vaccination. For those with Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance, a claim will be filed for them by UHC staff for possible reimbursement (please bring your insurance information with you to the clinic), however you will still need to pay at time of shot. Flu vaccinations are also available by appointment at UHC for those unable to attend a clinic.
Spend your lunch at the SWAP meet with Mark Hiatt, discussing Blogs. What are web logs? Would one benefit you? How do you set them up and keep them running? How do you let people know you have one? Join us for lunch from 12:00-1:00 on Wednesday, October 29th at the Nebraska Union (14th & R Streets) and we’ll talk about blogs. Brought to you by the Instructional Technology Group, a division of Information Services.
Felicia Wu, assistant professor in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at the University of Pittsburgh, will present the lecture, sponsored by UNL's chapter of Sigma Xi, the scientific research society, and the agronomy and horticulture and food science and technology departments.
“Algal-Derived Oil Feedstock R&D at NREL: Beyond the Aquatic Species Program,” will be presented by Dr. Al Darzins, National Bioenergy Center. A reception will be held at 3:30 p.m. The event is open to the public.
Are you struggling writing your masters thesis? Dr. Marty Ramirez of Counseling and Psychological Services offers the following workshop to help you develop writing skills; learn to manage time and stress; understand advisor/advisee issues; and overcome procrastination.