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3496 through 3510 out of 4957
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02/12/2016
Evolution takes flight at February Sunday with a Scientist
The University of Nebraska State Museum's February Sunday with a Scientist program for children and families will investigate the diversity of evolution through exploration of species with wings. The event will be from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at Mo…
02/21/2016
02/23/2012
Evolution of earliest horses driven by climate change
When Sifrhippus, the earliest known horse, first appeared in the forests of North America more than 50 million years ago, it would not have been mistaken for a Clydesdale. It weighed in at around 12 pounds -- and it was desti…
09/23/2005
Events to mark GLBT History Month in October
October is known for football games and Halloween, but it is also Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender History Month. Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender History Month not only serves as a time to study gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender history,…
09/27/2005
01/18/2005
Events to mark African American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Two events at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the Malone Community Center are scheduled to commemorate African American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (Feb. 7). A bowling tournament will be held at the Nebraska East Union on Feb. 5, with proceeds bene…
02/5/2005
10/1/2015
Events to address climate change implications for wildlife, ecosystems
Jeffrey Morisette, director of the North Central Climate Science Center, will present "Implications of Climate Change for Wildlife and Ecosystems of the Great Plains: A Perspective from the Department of Interior," at 7 p.m. Oct. 5 at Hardin Hall, 33…
10/5/2015
09/10/2015
Events to address climate change implications for faith communities
Kim Morrow will present "What's Love Got to Do with It? The Faith Response to Climate Change" at 7 p.m. Sept. 17 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, 6955 Old Cheney Road in Lincoln. The lecture is free and open to the public. RSVPs are requested at http://…
09/17/2015
09/28/2004
Events celebrate Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender History Month
October is Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender History Month and a variety of activities marking it are planned at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The schedule of events: Oct. 1 -- GLBT History Month opening ceremony, 11:25 a.m., Union Square,…
10/1/2004
09/12/2007
Event to mark UNL Libraries' 3-millionth volume
Three million books: That's a lot of pages and a cause for celebration. On Sept. 27, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries will unveil the 3-millionth book of the University Libraries' research collection. In keeping with the tradition of addi…
09/27/2007
05/12/2006
Event marks construction of International Quilt Study Center at UNL
Construction of the International Quilt Study Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln begins officially today with a 3 p.m. groundbreaking ceremony. The 37,000-square-foot building will be built at North 33rd and Holdrege streets in Lincoln. Sch…
05/12/2006
11/24/2009
Event at UNK to offer competing views of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy
Should the U.S. military's controversial policy of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" be preserved? Or should it be abolished, as President Obama has recently vowed to do? Two prominent speakers will offer competing perspectives on the issue at a Dec. 3 forum a…
12/3/2009
09/5/2014
Event at NU State Museum marks centennial of passenger pigeon extinction
The University of Nebraska State Museum will hold a "Passenger Pigeon Family Fold-a-Thon" event as part of a worldwide initiative of the "The Lost Bird Project," bringing awareness to the centennial of the extinction of the passeng…
09/13/2014
03/23/2007
Ethnic Studies Week celebrates multicultural offerings on campus
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Institute for Ethnic Studies will hold its annual Ethnic Studies week April 2-6. The department will coordinate a series of speakers, brown-bag lunches and information sessions designed to inform the campus and lo…
03/31/2007
02/15/2006
Ethics speaker Kuhse to discuss '8 critical thinking errors' March 1 at UNL
Patrick Kuhse, a successful stockbroker who learned the hard way about the price of ethical lapses, will speak March 1 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Sponsored by the UNL College of Business Administration's Program in Business, Ethics and So…
03/1/2006
03/23/2010
Ethics scholar Runzo at UNL for talks, film premiere
Joseph Runzo, professor of philosophy and religious studies at Chapman University in Orange, Calif., and founding executive director and chairman of the Global Ethics and Religion Forum, will visit the University of Nebraska-Lincoln March 31-April 2 …
03/31/2010
12/8/2004
Essay contest winners chosen, share $5,000 prize money
Five creative University of Nebraska-Lincoln students each won $1,000 (a $4 per word payoff) for their 250-word essays describing how they are engaged with their education. From 146 entrees, judges picked five winners in the Engage, Connect and Balan…

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