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| 08/13/2008 |
'Democracy's Future' is theme of 2008-09 Thompson Forum at UNLCommentator, 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 |
| 08/12/2008 |
UNL Larsen Tractor Museum seeks tractors for display at State FairThe University of Nebraska-Lincoln Larsen Tractor Museum is coordinating an antique tractor exhibit at the Nebraska State Fair. Those interested in exhibiting a tractor should contact Jeremy Steele at (402) 472-8389 or by e-mail for more information.… |
08/23/2008 |
| 08/11/2008 |
Gail Kendall's 'Purpose of Labor' opens Aug. 26 at Sheldon Museum of ArtGail Kendall, Hixson-Lied professor of art at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, will present new ceramic artworks in "The Purpose of Labor," opening Aug. 26 at UNL's Sheldon Museum of Art. Works in the exhibition respond to Robert Bly's translation… |
08/26/2008 |
| 08/8/2008 |
UNL psychology professor receives major public service awardUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln psychology professor Brian Wilcox received the 2008 Public Service Award from the Society for Prevention Research. Each year, the society awards organizations or individuals who have made significant contributions to th… |
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| 08/7/2008 |
735 to receive degrees at UNL commencement exercises Aug. 15 and 16Approximately 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 at 3:30 p.m. Aug. 15 at the Lied Cen… |
08/15/2008 |
| 08/6/2008 |
Prairie Schooner, NU Press announce annual fiction, poetry award winnersPrairie Schooner and the University of Nebraska Press have announced the winners and runners-up for their annual awards for books of short fiction and poetry. The winners were chosen from almost 2,000 submissions from around the world. The winner of… |
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| 08/4/2008 |
UNL research funding climbs to nearly $106 million in 2007-08External funding for research at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln set a record again this year of nearly $106 million, according to the UNL Office of Research. Research funding, which totaled $105.7 million for the fiscal year ending June 30, inclu… |
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| 08/1/2008 |
Black Hills Energy scholarships announced at UNLThe University of Nebraska-Lincoln announced the award of 25 Black Hills Energy scholarships to Nebraska high school graduates studying at the College of Business Administration or College of Engineering. Black Hills Energy, which provides natural ga… |
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| 07/31/2008 |
UNL joins Carnegie-Knight initiative on transforming journalism educationThe University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications will receive a $250,000 grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to launch a series of new courses. UNL was invited… |
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| 07/30/2008 |
Leighton Pierce's 'Agency of Time' opens Aug. 12 at Sheldon Museum of ArtArtist Leighton Pierce uses film, video and sound to create transformative experiences for museum visitors. His new installation, "Agency of Time," opens Aug. 12 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Sheldon Museum of Art, with the artist presentin… |
08/12/2008 |
| 07/30/2008 |
Students show that it's chic to outfit an environmentally friendly roomUsed textbooks? Check. Garage sale lamp? Check. Reusable water bottle? Check. Compact fluorescent light bulbs? Double-check. Students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are showing that it's chic to demonstrate their environmental awareness by dec… |
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| 07/28/2008 |
Sheldon Museum of Art seeks volunteers to become museum docentsSheldon Museum of Art at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites volunteers to become museum docents this fall. Through leading visitor tours and sharing information about the Sheldon and its exhibitions, docents enjoy the rewards of assisting oth… |
08/25/2008 |
| 07/25/2008 |
K-12 parents stepping up communication, awareness on school safetyParents and children need not be fearful about being safe in their school, because despite recent headline-grabbing events, schools remain one of the safest places for a child to be. Nevertheless, back-to-school time is always a good time to give par… |
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| 07/25/2008 |
Higher prices for retail goods, gasoline influencing back-to-school spendingTo save money on back-to-school items, parents need to find out the difference between their children's needs and wants, said Kathy Prochaska-Cue, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension family economist. "Going back to school is a good opportunity … |
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| 07/25/2008 |
College campus safety tips help ease parents', students' transitionWhen young adults go off to college, often it's their first time to be on their own. Some test their new responsibility by pushing their freedom in ways that can potentially be dangerous. Most first-year college students already know their parents' v… |
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