Robert Matt Joeckel has been named Nebraska state geologist. Joeckel joined the Conservation and Survey Division as a research geologist in 2000. He is curator of geology in the University of Nebraska State Museum and a fellow of the Geological Society of America. Continue reading…
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Chancellor Harvey Perlman delivered his 15th State of the University address Oct. 2, touting UNL's progress and growth and announcing a new initiative to increase the number of tenure-track faculty in key parts of the university. Continue reading…
The information provided in this announcement is tailored and geared toward all SNR students. Whether it's important dates, job/internship postings or other helpful info, students can find news essential to their success. Faculty are welcome to read and share this information accordingly. Continue reading…
Though not an English professor, Larkin Powell has a soft spot for the subject taught by his colleagues over in Andrews Hall. "I've always enjoyed writing as stress relief or a way to escape reality for a bit," said Powell. He recently published "Cursed with Wings," a poetry and prose collection. Continue reading…
Ruopu Li, adjunct assistant professor, will present "Exploring Land Availability for Bioenergy Crops and its Related Modeling Practices" at 2 p.m., Oct. 10 in 228 Hardin Hall. The seminar is free and open to the public. Continue reading…
Just a few short months ago, the Meteorology-Climatology Lab in 105 Bessey Hall looked like a typical computer lab: pods of computers surrounded by white boards in a basic room. Continue reading…
Join us Wed., Oct. 8 at 10 a.m. in the second floor lobby for the October Birthday Bash. Welcome new people, say farewell to those who left and celebrate this month's birthdays. Continue reading…
Nebraska attracts tourists with the Cornhuskers, the College World Series, Henry Doorly Zoo and Chimney Rock. It's perhaps not as well known for its rivers, native grasslands and its other ecological wonders. Continue reading…
The Glenn Korff School of Music will present Arnold Schoenberg's "Pierrot Lunaire" at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 in the Kimball Recital Hall. The concert is free and open to the public. It will also be webcast. Continue reading…
Consuelo (Ceci) Romero, research assistant professor in UNL's School of Natural Resources, will present "Evaluating the Effect of Uncertainty in Selected Soil Parameters on Crop Yield Using a Crop Model: How Does This Relate to Crop Yield Productions Due to Climate Change?" at 3:30 p.m., Oct. 8. Continue reading…
Shashi Verma, Emeritus Charles Bessey Professor of Natural Resources; Andrew Suyker, research professor of micrometeorology; and Mehmet Vuran, associate professor of computer science and engineering, were named to the World's Most Influential Scientific Minds 2014 by Thomson Reuters. Continue reading…
The School of Natural Resources is home to talented people, many of whom the media reach out to for comments on current affairs. Check out the stories featuring SNR that got people buzzing nationwide. Continue reading…
In celebration of National Fossil Day the University of Nebraska State Museum invites children and families to a special paleontology themed night at Morrill Hall on Oct. 9. Continue reading…
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The University of Nebraska's Rural Futures Institute had a new rural serviceship program that would send students around the state to work with community leaders to solve real-world challenges while simultaneously earning university credit. 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…
"Towards Control of Lipid Metabolism: Why Biochemical Understanding is Important," will be presented by John Shanklin of the Brookhaven National Laboratory 4 p.m., Oct. 8 in E103 Beadle Center. The seminar is free and open to the public. Continue reading…