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| 07/25/2008 |
Never too early, or late, to introduce children to other languagesFor the first two years of his daughter's life, Russ Ganim spoke to her only in French. She began to reject his efforts at bilingualization when she reached 2 1/2. Now, at age 7 and soon to accompany her parents to France, Ganim's daughter is eager t… |
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| 07/25/2008 |
Veteran professor offers students hints to 'outwit' teachersStudents, unplug your iPods. Unhand your cell phones. Log off of Facebook and spend some time visiting with your instructors. These are small but mighty acts suggested in "Outwitting College Professors: A Practical Guide to the Secrets of the System,… |
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| 07/24/2008 |
Nebraska Engineering gains NSF funding to augment scholarshipsNearly $600,000 in grant funds from the National Science Foundation's Undergraduate Education Division will create 89 additional scholarships for underrepresented students during the next four years at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of En… |
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| 07/23/2008 |
Michael Farrell's 'Hinterlands' opens Aug. 1 at Great Plains Art Museum"Hinterlands," an exhibition of gelatin silver prints by Lincoln photographer Michael Farrell opens Aug. 1 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Great Plains Art Museum. The landscape series runs through Oct. 31 and includes photographs from Nebras… |
08/1/2008 |
| 07/23/2008 |
Grand Island's Kistler elected Phi Beta Lambda national presidentRecent University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduate Mike Kistler of Grand Island was elected the 2008-09 national president of Phi Beta Lambda, the world's largest business career student organization, at the group's national conference last month in Atla… |
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| 07/22/2008 |
UNL physicist receives award for research on magnetic materialsKirill Belashchenko sees more to magnets and spin than just MP3s and iPods. His work on a new theory may lead to spin-based devices that will be faster than ever at reading and analyzing data. The assistant professor of physics at the University of N… |
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| 07/22/2008 |
Mueller Planetarium explores black holes in new astronomy showImagine the most bizarre, magnificent places in the universe, and you'd probably imagine a black hole. Thanks to a gift from the Friends of the University of Nebraska State Museum, beginning Aug. 1, museum visitors will be able to experience these st… |
08/1/2008 |
| 07/21/2008 |
UNL students conduct math, biology research in BorneoFour undergraduate students from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln recently returned from a six-week study abroad trip to Borneo. The goal of this program is to integrate undergraduate education and research at the interface between mathematics and … |
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| 07/18/2008 |
Strategic Discussions for Nebraska reports on immigration as first topicImmigration issues in Nebraska are varied and complex, but many Nebraskans are receiving incorrect information on the topic from myths disseminated through talk shows and the Internet, according to information published in Strategic Discussions for … |
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| 07/18/2008 |
Mueller Planetarium to celebrate 50th anniversary Aug. 2Mueller Planetarium at the University of Nebraska State Museum will celebrate its 50th anniversary Aug. 2 with a one-day return to 1950s ticket prices. The planetarium will feature the new fulldome show, "Black Holes," and the show for young audience… |
08/2/2008 |
| 07/11/2008 |
Nebraska Innovation Campus ideas, approaches soughtDevelopers and planners with ideas and approaches to University of Nebraska-Lincoln's proposed Innovation Campus are being asked to respond to a Request for Information that will inform the university and outline ideas on development approaches to th… |
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| 07/9/2008 |
Author Stephenie Ambrose Tubbs to speak July 15 at UNLStephenie Ambrose Tubbs, daughter of the late historian and best-selling author Stephen Ambrose, will present a talk July 15 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln about her own upcoming book, "Why Sacagawea Deserves the Day Off and Other Lessons from… |
07/15/2008 |
| 07/8/2008 |
Elizabeth King exhibit opens July 18 at Sheldon Museum of ArtA mid-career survey, "The Sizes of Things in the Mind's Eye," opening July 18 at the Sheldon Museum of Art on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus, presents approximately 65 sculptures, film animations, installations, drawings and photographs by… |
07/18/2008 |
| 07/7/2008 |
UNL's new Meier Commons to be dedicated 4 p.m. July 9A new colonnade and student commons area, the Donald and Lorena Meier Commons and Plaza, will be dedicated July 9 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The 4 p.m. ceremony is free and open to the public. Located on UNL's City Campus, Meier Plaza is … |
07/9/2008 |
| 07/2/2008 |
Family art-making July 11 at Sheldon Museum of ArtThe Sheldon Museum of Art at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites families to an art-making event 5-7 p.m. July 11. A variety of fun painting activities will involve youngsters and adults in making and learning about art. This free event sponso… |
07/11/2008 |
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