No. 3074
Next issue of Keeping Up - February 12, 2014
Feedback for Panhandle Research and Extension Director interviews
As part of the interview process for the position of the Panhandle Research and Extension Director, we would like you to take the opportunity to review the recorded seminars of two of the candidates, Dr. John Paterson and Dr. Patrick Carr.
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“State of Extension” webinar on Thursday, February 13
There will be a “State of Extension” webinar on Thursday, February 13, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. (CT). Continue reading…
Eureka! 2014 on March 18-19, 2014
We are following up with you with more information and details about Eureka! 2014 on March 18-19, 2014. This two-day event is designed to engage all of you with UNL research and creativity activities. Continue reading…
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/rqveATTENTION: All County Extension Personnel
JANUARY COUNTY FINANCIAL UPDATES
Educators: If you have newer staff members who may not be signed up for the ALLCNTY listserv, please share this information with them.
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Building Science Literacy through Engagement in Community & Environmental Stewardship
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln cordially invites you to attend this seminar on Feb. 19 from Dr. Rodger Bybee on science education initiatives that emphasize the effective management of food, water and natural resources. Continue reading…
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/9mybThe Knowledgeable Networker
During last week’s educational webinar, “Workplace Learning Revolution: How the Internet is Changing the Way we Learn at Work,“ Jane Hart referred to a Forbes article, “It’s the End of an Era – Enter the Knowledgeable Networker.” Continue reading…
Disruptive Technologies…
You’ve heard the line, “the only thing that doesn’t change, is change itself." In technology there are basically two types of change, sustaining and disruptive. Continue reading…
UNL Technology Survey
Did you happen to see the recent UNL Today article, “Faculty rate information technology usage satisfaction”? UNL Academic Affairs and Information Technology Services conducted the survey. Continue reading…
UNL Extension Community Vitality Initiative Youth Entrepreneurship In-Service
February 18, 19 2014
Leadership Center, Aurora, NE Continue reading…
Broadband Technology Fairs Scheduled in March, April
The theme highlights "The Power of Business – What's Next" as experts will focus on how businesses can adapt and use online applications successfully in their operations. Continue reading…
2014 student recruitment training will be held April 24th to April 25th, 2014
The 2014 student recruitment training will be held April 24th to April 25th, 2014. Training will start at 1:00pm on the 24th and end at 4:00pm on the 25th. Dean Hibberd has graciously agreed to pay for hotel and mileage expenses of the attendees. Continue reading…
NCEA Courtesy Committee Update
To better serve the NCEA membership, the NCEA Courtesy Committee has appointed the following courtesy committee members to serve as District Representatives Continue reading…
2014 Front Door Forum planning in full swing
The 2014 Front Door Forum planning is in full swing. It will be held in Kearney at the Ramada Inn Conference Center on October 9-10, 2014. More information will be coming soon.
-- Laurie Gansebom
Prof, alumnus team up to further evaporation research
For years, Joe Szilagyi wondered whether he could prove or disprove a certain hypothesis in evaporation research. After realizing a way he could do so, he enlisted the help of a UNL alumnus whose company would go on to play an integral part in Szilagyi's research efforts. Continue reading…
2015 Poultry Calendar Photography Contest
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Protection, Notifiable Avian Influenza Program is seeking poultry photos from current 4-H and FFA members to be used in the 2015 poultry calendar. Entry form/contest rules: http://www.nda.nebraska.gov/avian/contest/index.html
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New and Revised Publications
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Gitelson retires after 14 years of service
Anatoly Gitelson, professor in UNL's School of Natural Resources, has retired from the university effective Jan. 31. In addition to his work on a globally applied crop model, Gitelson has published more than 150 peer-reviewed papers, advised nine Ph.D. students and taught graduate-level courses. Continue reading…
Retirement Reception for Charlene Wendt
After 29 years of service to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Charlene Wendt, administrative assistant to Dr. Roch Gaussoin, Department Head, will be retiring Friday, April 4, 2014. A reception will be held in her honor from 3-5 p.m. on Friday, April 4 in the East Union Arbor Suite.
Originally published January 31, 2014 -
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