College of Law associate dean and professor Anna Williams Shavers will open UNL's observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. national holiday with a 6 p.m., Jan. 18 keynote address in the Nebraska Union. The program will include the presentation of the chancellor's Fulfilling the Dream awards. Continue reading…
In the Jan. 13 State of the State address, Gov. Dave Heineman outlined his priorities for Nebraska. His recommendations include a one-time $25 million investment in Innovation Campus and no cuts from the NU budget. NU President James Milliken lauded the recommendations in a message to employees. Continue reading…
The docudrama "Made in Dagenham" and the South by Southwest award-winner for best narrative "Tiny Furniture" open Jan. 14 at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center. "Dagenham" features a 1960s battle for women's rights, while "Tiny Furniture" explores one woman's search for self after college. Continue reading…
Student applications for Mortar Board, the only national senior honor society at UNL, are due by Jan. 21. Mortar Board recognizes college seniors for distinguished ability and achievement in scholarship, leadership and service. Continue reading…
Faculty and staff can get a head start on tax filing by accessing and printing 2010 W-2 forms through the Firefly website. UNL will distribute traditional printed W-2 forms later this month. Continue reading…
The NU State Museum will present a Sunday with a Scientist program about volcanoes and hotspots, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 16 at Morrill Hall. The program, led by Cindy Loope and David Loope, will include information about plate tectonics, discoveries in geology, and the super volcano at Yellowstone. Continue reading…
The UNL Bridge Club will meet at 5 p.m., Jan. 17 in the Nebraska Union. The meeting is open to all ability levels. The basics of the game will be covered. Free pizza will also be provided. Continue reading…