April 16 Nebraska Lecture focuses on the value of humanities disciplines
Stephen Behrendt, George Holmes Professor of English, will present “So What Good Are the Humanities, Anyway?” April 16 at 2:30 p.m. in the Nebraska Union auditorium, 14th and R streets. In his lecture, Behrendt will discuss the value of imagination and how a humanities-based education stimulates learning, curiosity and discovery. His lecture also will explore the critical role the humanities play in addressing major societal challenges such as climate change, economics and social justice. The lecture is free and open to the public. A reception follows, in the Centennial Room, and will kick off the Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Activities Poster Session, which will be held from 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Behrendt’s lecture, part of The Nebraska Lectures: Chancellor’s Distinguished Lecture Series, is sponsored by the UNL Research Council, Office of the Chancellor, Office of Research and Economic Development and Humanities Nebraska, in partnership with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Visit http://research.unl.edu/nebraskalectures/ for more information and to view the live webcast.
A graduate school workshop follows the Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Activities Poster Session at 5:30 PM in the Regency Suite of the Nebraska Union. Dinner will be served to those who RSVP by April 9 at http://go.unl.edu/nhrj. Learn about the differences between undergraduate and graduate school, finding the right graduate program, and navigating the application process.
Undergraduate students considering graduate school are also invited to attend the Graduate Poster Session on Tuesday, April 15 from 3:30-5:00 PM in the Nebraska Union. Viewing the graduate student posters will provide insight into graduate-level work and offer you the opportunity to engage with current UNL graduate students.