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11/9/2006
UNL alumnus Keasling named Discover Scientist of the Year
University of Nebraska-Lincoln alumnus Jay Keasling, a professor of chemical engineering and bioengineering and a synthetic biologist now at the University of California, Berkeley, was named Scientist the Year by the international science magazine Di…
11/9/2006
Sheldon launches faculty seminar to take collections to classrooms
The Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery is launching an innovative program to make its collections and exhibitions an integral part of the practice of teaching and learning at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The two-year program is funded by Office of A…
11/9/2006
Nominations sought for McAuliffe Prize
The Christa McAuliffe Prize committee at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks applicants for the Christa McAuliffe Prize for Courage and Excellence in Education. Community members are encouraged to submit nominations for the award by Dec. 1. Greg…
11/10/2006
Volunteers sought for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program
Information sessions for University of Nebraska-Lincoln students, faculty and staff for a service project to provide tax preparation assistance in January and February for low-income working families are Nov. 13, noon in the Nebraska Union; Nov. 14, …
11/10/2006
Journalism student places second in '30 Seconds of Fame' contest
University of Nebraska-Lincoln sophomore advertising major Dan Sheppard of San Juan, Puerto Rico, placed second nationally in the 30 Seconds of Fame viral video ad contest sponsored by Chipotle Mexican Grill. He won a $5,000 prize and matching $5,000…
11/10/2006
Nebraska music educators to honor UNL's John Moran posthumously
John Moran, professor emeritus and former administrator in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln School of Music, will be inducted posthumously into the Nebraska Music Educators Association Hall of Fame. The award will be presented Nov. 17 during the as…
11/17/2006
High school math and science teams sought for UNL competition
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering will host the Tests of Engineering Aptitude Mathematics and Science competition Feb. 27. TEAMS is an annual national competition for high school students where students apply concepts in math,…
11/17/2006
Osborne back to classroom to teach management, leadership
Former coach and congressman Tom Osborne is changing titles again: Back to professor. University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Business Administration undergraduate students will be offered two business management courses starting in January with Os…
11/17/2006
Foxes to help protect evergreens at UNL
Landscapes services employees at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will apply a natural repellent to protect evergreen trees over the upcoming holiday season. According to Kirby Baird, landscape services manager for UNL's City Campus, trees will be …
11/20/2006
UNL artist Souto receives honorable mention in French triennial
Francisco Souto, assistant professor of art at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, received honorable mention in seventh Triennale de Chamalieres Mondial de l'Estampe et de la Gravure Originale, one of the most prestigious print triennials for small …
11/20/2006
Civil engineering professorship at UNL honors life of alumnus
An alumnus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will be remembered by his family and colleagues through the creation of an endowed professorship in civil engineering. The Leslie D. Martin Civil Engineering Professorship has been established as a per…
11/20/2006
Husker legend Rodgers to sign new book Nov. 24 at Andersen Hall event
Heisman Trophy winner and new author Johnny Rodgers will have a book-signing event noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 24 at Andersen Hall, 15th and R streets on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln City Campus. Rodgers' book, "An Era of Greatness: Coach Bob Devaney's…
11/22/2006
Nominations sought for 2007 'Fulfilling the Dream' Award
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks nominations for the 2007 Chancellor's "Fulfilling the Dream" Award. The award was established in 1997 to honor individuals who have contributed to the UNL community or the wider Lincoln community by their exem…
11/28/2006
UNL Digital Commons becomes 4th-largest university electronic archive
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Digital Commons has grown in size to become the fourth-largest open access repository among U.S. research universities, according the Registry of Open Access Repositories. With more than 15,040 theses, dissertatio…
11/28/2006
UNL student mentors learn with teen refugees, immigrants
On Friday afternoons, University of Nebraska-Lincoln senior Krystal Teixeira heads to Lincoln's North Star High School to meet with 15-year-old Viridiana Morales, a Mexican immigrant. The two settle down in the school's commons area to study and catc…

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