Upon beginning her collegiate career, having a family member who worked in natural resources gave Ashley Burns some inspiration. "My dad works for the Bureau of Land Management," she said. "I always loved what he did for his job." Discovering SNR enabled Burns to find and pursue her own passions. Continue reading…
After more than two years of research, writing and editing, the third edition of the "Groundwater Atlas of Nebraska" is complete. The atlas is produced by the Conservation and Survey Division (CSD), which serves as the natural resource survey component of UNL's School of Natural Resources. Continue reading…
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Join the "SNR Scavenger Hunt," which begins Dec. 2 and is ongoing until 10:30 a.m., Dec. 11. Clues to items placed in locations throughout and outside of Hardin Hall will be put on the SNR Facebook/Twitter sites and on computer screens in the SNR classrooms, conference rooms and 24/7 computer labs. Continue reading…
Justin Williams, graduate student, will defend his thesis, "Forecasting the Invasion Risk of Non-native Plant Species with the Nebraska I-Rank Assessment," at 8:30 a.m., Dec. 16 in 901 Hardin Hall. Continue reading…
Karen Jensen, software users group coordinator at the School of Natural Resources, regularly shares quick tips and tricks designed to make life a little easier for faculty, staff and students using Microsoft system software. Continue reading…
The University of Nebraska State Museum's next "Sunday with a Scientist" program for children and families will explore plant gene silencing. The program will be 1:30-4:30 p.m., Dec. 15 at Morrill Hall, south of 14th and Vine streets on UNL's City Campus. Continue reading…
UNL Campus Recreation facilities are open free of charge to faculty and staff in December. Employees need only show a valid NCard at the member services desk in the Campus Rec Center or Fleming Fields Annex Building to gain free access through Dec. 31. Continue reading…
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Join us at the December Holiday Potluck from 12-1 p.m., Dec. 11 in the second floor lobby of Hardin Hall to welcome new employees, say farewell to those who are leaving, celebrate with those who have birthdays in December and congratulate our SNR Fall Staff Recognition Award winner. Continue reading…
UNL and Lincoln-area students are invited to take a study break at the Sheldon Museum of Art. Come partake in yoga and meditation sessions to reduce anxiety and improve focus as finals approach. Art-making activities and food will also be provided. The Dec. 10 event is free and open to all. Continue reading…