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09/18/2008
UNL hydrogeologist Goeke to speak at NARD conference in Kearney
James Goeke, research hydrogeologist in the Conservation and Survey Division in the School of Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, will address conference participants of the Nebraska Association of Resource Districts on Sept. 29.…
09/29/2008
09/26/2008
'Journey through the Decades' is theme for Homecoming activities
Homecoming activities at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will be Sept. 28 through Oct. 4. This year's theme is "Journey through the decades," with a focus on the 1950s to 1990s. A number of events are free and open to the public. A schedule follow…
09/28/2008
09/11/2008
UNL Computer Science and Engineering to celebrate 40th year
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Department of Computer Science and Engineering is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its founding with a series of events Sept. 25-27 that highlight the development and accomplishments of the department. Celebrat…
09/26/2008
09/23/2008
Jeff Raikes to give lecture during Raikes School dedication weekend
Jeffrey S. Raikes, chief executive of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and namesake of the new Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, will present a lecture 2 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Nebra…
09/26/2008
09/8/2008
Political commentator Thomas Frank to give Sept. 25 talk at UNL
Has a 19th-century style of corruption returned to our national politics? Thomas Frank, author of "The Wrecking Crew" and "What's the Matter with Kansas," will present his thoughts on this subject at a talk Sept. 25 at the University of Nebraska-Linc…
09/25/2008
09/15/2008
Groundbreaking ceremony for new Gaughan multicultural center Sept. 19
Chancellor Harvey Perlman, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Juan N. Franco, Dean of Undergraduate Studies Rita Kean and ASUN president Emily Zimmer and other student representatives will gather for a special ground-breaking event to celebrate the …
09/19/2008
08/13/2008
'Democracy's Future' is theme of 2008-09 Thompson Forum at UNL
Commentator, author and adviser to presidents David Gergen will give the first lecture in the 2008-09 E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The year's theme is "Democracy's Future," and the slate of speakers will …
09/18/2008
08/15/2008
UNL grants some 735 degrees at Aug. 15-16 commencement exercises
Approximately 735 students will receive degrees at University of Nebraska-Lincoln commencement exercises Aug. 15 and 16. Chancellor Harvey Perlman will preside at the ceremonies, one for doctoral degree recipients Aug. 15 at the Lied Center for Perfo…
09/18/2008
08/27/2008
Sept. 18-19 seminar on climate change effects and solutions for cities, nature
A seminar Sept. 18-19 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Architecture will focus on "Climate Change and the Physical Environment: Effect and Affect," as local and regional experts will discuss potential solutions for a better world. The…
09/18/2008
09/2/2008
David Gergen launches 2008-09 E.N. Thompson Forum Sept. 18 at UNL
Scholar and presidential adviser David Gergen will give the first lecture in the 2008-09 E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His speech, "Eyewitness to Power: The Essence of Leadership," will be at 7:30 p.m. Sep…
09/18/2008
09/11/2008
Winner of Great Plains book prize leads off Olson Seminars Sept. 17
Akim Reinhardt, who received the Great Plains Distinguished Book Prize for his book, "Ruling Pine Ridge: Oglala Lakota Politics from the IRA to Wounded Knee," will present a talk at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Great Plains Art Museum, 1155 Q St. Reinh…
09/17/2008
09/15/2008
'Beaded Prayers' exhibition upcoming at UNL's Hillestad Gallery
Unique artworks created by more than 4,000 individuals and collected by Virginia-based artist Sonya Clark will be featured in a new exhibition titled "Beaded Prayers" at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The exhibition will run from Sept. 15 throug…
09/15/2008
08/21/2008
UNL's Nebraska Colloquium to open dialogue on democracy
The second yearlong Nebraska Colloquium will engage the entire University of Nebraska-Lincoln community in discussion on a topic of importance: Democracy. Also the theme for this season's E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues, the colloquium lectures a…
09/9/2008
08/28/2008
Scholar to lecture Sept. 9 on apocalyptic Christians and American politics
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln will host a lecture by Nicholas Guyatt titled, "Voting for the End of the World: Apocalyptic Christians and American Politics" at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9, in 15 Andersen Hall, 200 N. Centennial Mall. Guyatt is a professor…
09/9/2008
09/8/2008
UNL grants foster digital research on Whitman, Omaha and Ponca languages
Two grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities will support digital humanities research projects at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Kenneth Price, University Professor and Hillegass Chair of 19th-Century American Literature, and Mark A…
09/9/2008

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