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12/15/2006
UNL Phi Beta Kappa chapter initiates new members
Eight students from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Arts and Sciences were initiated into membership in Phi Beta Kappa on Dec. 7. Phi Beta Kappa is the nation's oldest academic honor society, recognizing and encouraging a commitment to …
12/15/2006
1,300 to Receive Degrees at Dec. 16 Commencement Exercises
Approximately 1,300 students are scheduled to receive degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in commencement exercises beginning at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 16 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. Chancellor Harvey Perlman will preside at the ceremonies.…
12/18/2006
Nebraska Forecast Council: Steady economic growth foreseen through '09
The Nebraska Forecast Council is optimistic about the Nebraska economic outlook heading into 2007, with aggregate farm income, manufacturing growth, employment growth and total nominal income growth predicted to increase in 2007, and continue growing…
12/19/2006
ANDRILL project breaks Antarctic drilling record, reaches 1,000 meters
The Antarctic Geological Drilling (ANDRILL) Program drilled to a new record depth of 1,000 meters below the seafloor from the site on the Ross Ice Shelf near Scott Base in Antarctica Dec. 16. The depth made ANDRILL the most successful Antarctic drill…
12/19/2006
Navarrete selected as fellow of Hispanic scholarship fund
CONTACT: Ed Forde, Professor and Chair, Art and Art History, (402) 472-5522 (eforde2@unl.edu) Erika Navarrete, a master of fine arts candidate in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Department of Art and Art History, has been selected as a fellow of …
12/20/2006
Family scientist studies impact of violence on Israeli, Palestinian families
Preliminary findings of a study of Israeli and Palestinian families who lost children to political violence show similarities in family functioning, said a family scientist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. But some faith-based differences also …
12/20/2006
Gallery at Sheldon named to recognize Woods family
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln will recognize the descendants of the F.H. and Nelle Woods family for their significant contributions to the arts and to Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery by naming a gallery at the Sheldon the "Woods Family Gallery." UN…
12/21/2006
Work on gene-silencing machinery could help fight viral, other diseases
Newly published research from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Plant Science Initiative expands understanding of RNA interference -- a process that silences genes and holds promise in combating disease. A research team led by biologist Heriberto Ce…
01/3/2007
Student depth reporting team to examine German-American issues
Four days after ringing in the New Year, seven news-editorial students, four broadcasting students, two advertising students and four faculty members from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications will embark on…
01/4/2007
New research indicates climate instability at end of last ice age
As carbon dioxide levels in Earth's atmosphere continue to rise, new geological evidence suggests the planet could begin to experience climatic instability unlike anything seen in the last 34 million to 40 million years. Writing in the Jan. 5 issue o…
01/11/2007
Biennial juried student exhibition through Jan. 26 at Hillestad Gallery
Fourteen University of Nebraska-Lincoln students will exhibit their contemporary fashion and textile design work in the 2006-07 Biennial Juried Exhibition at UNL's Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery through Jan. 26. Anne Fenner of Omaha, with the ass…
01/12/2007
Nebraska Alumni Association announces Red Gala awards
A U.S. Senator, an Omaha educator, The Gallup Organization and several students will be honored by the Nebraska Alumni Association at the third annual RED Gala Jan. 19 in Omaha. The formal dinner and auction event, developed by the Nebraska Alumni As…
01/18/2007
Young science stars to descend on UNL for annual competitions
Approximately 200 high school students and 100 middle school students will participate in the 13th annual Nebraska Regional Science Bowl and the second annual Middle School Science Bowl at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Jan. 27 and Feb 3. The fas…
01/19/2007
Inaugural 'Husker 24' to be honored by Nebraska Alumni Association
The Student Alumni Association, sponsored by the Nebraska Alumni Association, has launched "Husker 24," a program named for the 24 campus columns and the Nebraska tradition of excellence they represent. Twenty-four University of Nebraska-Lincoln uppe…
01/22/2007
Husker club sports' open tryouts Feb. 18, March 22
Fourteen student-run sport clubs at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will have open tryouts for admitted high school seniors on Feb. 18 and March 22. Students selected at the open tryouts will be added to club rosters and will begin practicing duri…

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