The University of Nebraska State Museum's historic collection of plant specimens reached a milestone recently. On July 15, staff of the Bessey Herbarium entered data about the 100,000th plant specimen into its computerized database system. Continue reading…
The Office of Academic Affairs announced the appointment of four faculty to named professorships that recognize outstanding teaching or research. Those receiving the professorships are Stephen Buhler, Cal Garbin, John Gibbons and Vinod Variyam. Continue reading…
Parking and Transit Services has teamed up with the City of Lincoln to improve bus service around and between City and East campuses. The redesigned service, tested during the summer, features eight buses running on two routes with a maximum 10 minute wait time at each stop. Continue reading…
Lincoln artist Wendy Bantam will give a movie talk following the 1 p.m., Aug. 29 screening of "Exit Through the Gift Shop," at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center. The movie talk, scheduled to start at 2:40 p.m., is free and open to the public. Admission to the movie is at regular Ross prices. Continue reading…
Mark Askren, chief information officer for Information Services, issued a warning about a fraudulent e-mail message. The e-mail subject line involves a warning about e-mail quota limits. Actual Information Services messages never ask for login, password or other personal information. Continue reading…
The Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center will host a student appreciation night Aug. 26. The event features admission, popcorn and drinks for $1 each. Movies showing at the Ross are "Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work" and "Coco Chanel and Igor Stravinsky." Continue reading…
The Office of Academic Success and Intercultural Services will hold its annual student welcoming event on Aug. 27 on the Nebraska Union Plaza. Starting at 4:30 p.m., the event includes an Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center open house, music on the plaza and a stroll competition. Continue reading…