UNL educational psychologist Susan Sheridan will discuss how to narrow the learning gap between disadvantaged children and their peers in the fall Nebraska Lecture Nov. 30, 3:30 p.m. in the Nebraska Union auditorium. The public lecture is free with a reception following. Continue reading…
Public presentations of the candidates vying to become UNL's senior vice chancellor of Academic Affairs continue today. The presentation is 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the Lied Center. Remaining presentations are 3:30 to 5 p.m., Dec. 2 and 6 at the Sheldon. Continue reading…
Mueller Planetarium in the University of Nebraska State Museum's Morrill Hall has updated its schedule, including the addition of afternoon fulldome showings Dec. 27-30 for the holidays. Shows include "Extreme Planets" and "Attack of the Space Pirates." Continue reading…
David DiLillo, associate professor of psychology, is using a $3.1 million grant to examine revictimization. In the five-year study, DiLillo seeks to examine the possibility of a common denominator that makes young victims vulnerable to being victimized again. Continue reading…
UNL is working with Lincoln/Lancaster County Emergency Management to test all tornado-warning systems at 10:15 a.m. on the first Wednesday of each month. The next test is Dec. 1. Continue reading…
The 2011 Nebraska Science Bowls are seeking volunteers for middle and high school competitions. The middle school bowl is Jan. 29 and the high school bowl is Feb. 5. Volunteer inquiries can be directed to Arlis Plummer at 437-4066 or at arlis.plummer@ne.usda.gov. Continue reading…