UNL commencement exercises for nearly 1,500 graduates are Dec. 16 and 17. Graduate exercises begin at 3 p.m., Dec. 16. The undergraduate ceremony begins at 9:30 a.m., Dec. 17. Both are in the Devaney Center. The Law College ceremony is 1 p.m., Dec. 16 in Ross McCollum Hall. Continue reading…
Materials scientist Mike Nastasi will become director of UNL’s Nebraska Center for Energy Sciences Research on Jan. 3. He comes to UNL from Los Alamos National Lab where he was a longtime researcher. Nastasi succeeds interim director Jerry Hudgins, professor and chair of electrical engineering. Continue reading…
On Dec. 19, UNL's campus bus schedule will adjust to a 20-minute wait between buses on City Campus, and 10-minute wait on East Campus. The change reflects lower passenger demand on days when classes are not in session. Regular bus service begins again Jan. 9. Continue reading…
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/transitDuring the holiday shutdown, UNL’s mailroom will be open Dec. 29. The staff will work from 6 to 11 a.m. and will not be making deliveries on City or East campuses. Mail pick-up hours will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Staff must have a mail authorization card and a valid NCard to pick up mail. Continue reading…
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UAAD's "Graze and Mingle" event will be held at 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 21 at Valentino's, 3457 Holdrege St. The Valentino's buffet and a drink are available to UAAD members for $5 (cash only). University Health Center staff will give a presentation, "Simple Steps to a Healthier, Happier Life." Continue reading…
The fourth and final public presentations by candidates for dean of the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing arts is today. Shawn Brixey, University of Washington, will talk 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Sheldon Museum of Art auditorium. The presentation is free and open to the public. Continue reading…
An exhibition featuring the photography of George Tuck, retired professor of photojournalism, is on display through Jan. 31 in the East Union's Loft Gallery. The show features select photos from Tuck's "Flat Places and Interesting People" exhibition. Continue reading…
Geology will be unearthed for children and families when the University of Nebraska State Museum’s "Sunday with a Scientist" program explores rocks and minerals, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Dec. 18 in Morrill Hall. Visitors are encouraged to bring a rock or mineral to be identified. Continue reading…
An uplifting documentary about Elmo creator Kevin Clash and a drama written and directed by Emilio Estevez open Dec. 16 at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center. Both “Being Elmo” and “The Way” show through Dec. 22. Continue reading…