Events of interest to SNR

Learning to decorate naturally is just one event scheduled this week that offers reprieve from end-of-semester stress. | Courtesy Nebraska State Arboretum
Learning to decorate naturally is just one event scheduled this week that offers reprieve from end-of-semester stress. | Courtesy Nebraska State Arboretum

Need a break from end-of-semester stress? Still considering applying for grad school? Here’s a roundup of events of interest to students, faculty and staff at the School of Natural Resources.

Nov. 29
• The UCARE Summer 2017 application period is still open through Jan. 13. Learn more or apply here: ucare.unl.edu

Nov. 30
• The Office of Grad Studies is hosting weekly sessions on applying to graduate school at Nebraska. This week’s session is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Adele Hall Learning Commons Room, Consultation Space. Learn more here: http://events.unl.edu/2016/11/30/114469/
• Learn more about Summer 2017 education abroad programs at Winter Wanderlust at 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Love Library North, Link Room: Adele Coryell Learning Commons. Get more information here: http://events.unl.edu/2016/11/30/115505/
• Dr. James White of Rutgers University will present “Microbial endophytes of plants: Their roles in promoting growth, adapting plants to their environments and engineering ecosystems” at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Beadle Center E103, 1901 Vine St. For more information, visit http://events.unl.edu/2016/11/30/113427/.

Dec. 1
• ‘Tis the season to decorate, naturally. Literally. The Nebraska State Arboretum is hosting a brown bag lunch on natural decorating at noon Thursday at Keim Hall 150. Get more information here: http://events.unl.edu/2016/12/01/115410/

Dec. 2
• Jian Lin, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, will present “The making of Earth’s latest equatorial marginal basin: The South China Sea” at 3:30 p.m. Friday at Bessey Hall 117. For more information, click here: http://events.unl.edu/2016/12/02/113626/
• Tiffany Heng-Moss, associate dean of the College of Agricultural Science and Natural Resources, will present, “Developing the next generation of Rwandan agricultural leaders” at 3:30 p.m. Friday in Keim Hall 150. Refreshments will be served at 3 p.m. Get more information here: http://agronomy.unl.edu/agronomy-and-horticulture-seminar-series
• A holiday concert is planned for 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday at the International Quilt and Study Center & Museum, just off East Campus, at 1523 N. 33rd St. This is part of the First Friday series, which will have additional holiday activities planned for each First Friday site. Get more information here: http://events.unl.edu/2016/12/02/

Dec. 3
• The Honors ChamberFest is set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Kimball Recital Hall. Top student chamber music ensembles will play both classic and contemporary works. Get more information here: http://events.unl.edu/2016/12/03/112124/

Dec. 4
• Welcome All Wonders will combine five traditional choirs for a holiday concert featuring familiar and classic carols. The concert is at 3 p.m. Sunday at Newman Center Church, 320 N. 16th St. Get more information here: http://events.unl.edu/2016/12/04/112125/
• Fort Atkinson State Historical Park is hosting a deer sausage-making class. Cure Cooking of Fort Calhoun will lead the class, which costs $35. Space is limited. To register for class, visit http://curecooking.com/upcoming-classes-1/deer-sausage-making-dec-4th

Upcoming
• Pioneers Park Nature Center will host a Christmas bird count on one Saturday in December; the official date is yet to be determined. For more information, contact the Pioneers Park Nature Center at (402) 441-7895.

Natural Resources

More details at: https://events.unl.edu/