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| 03/27/2008 |
'Toxic Civics for 21st Century' is April 3 lecture (canceled)Note: The lecture and campus visit were canceled March 31. Has a 19th-century style of corruption returned to our national politics? Thomas Frank, author of "What's the Matter with Kansas," will present his thoughts on this subject at a talk April 3 … |
04/3/2008 |
| 03/27/2008 |
Novelist Franci Washburn to read about growing up at Pine RidgeFranci Washburn, an award-winning novelist and poet, will give a reading at 3:30 p.m. April 14 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Great Plains Art Museum, 1155 Q St. Washburn teaches American Indian studies and English at the University of Arizo… |
04/14/2008 |
| 03/26/2008 |
Robert Hillestad to receive Doc Elliott AwardRobert Hillestad, professor emeritus of clothing, textiles and design at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, will receive the Doc Elliott Award at the University Scholars Convocation April 6. Sponsored by the Nebraska Alumni Association, the Doc Elli… |
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| 03/26/2008 |
Causes of Great Plains droughts discussed at April 9 Olson SeminarDrought is a ubiquitous feature of the Great Plains. In human history, it has been as short as a few weeks or months or prolonged over several years. The prehistoric record indicates something quite different, however -- so-called "megadroughts" that… |
04/9/2008 |
| 03/26/2008 |
'Backyard Farmer' live April 15 at UNL's C.Y. Thompson LibraryBefore getting too far along on spring yard work and planting, it might be a good idea to get some tips from the panelists for NET Television's "Backyard Farmer" program. An opportunity to do so is at 7 p.m. April 15 at the University of Nebraska-Lin… |
04/15/2008 |
| 03/25/2008 |
International expert on climate change speaks at UNLGlobal warming, one of the defining issues of our day, is the focus of the University Libraries 2008 Visiting Scholar Program during a two-day event at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on April 16 and 17. David Easterling, an internationally recogn… |
04/16/2008 |
| 03/24/2008 |
UNL's Behlen Observatory schedules April 4 public nightThe University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Behlen Observatory near Mead will be open to the public 7:30 to 10 p.m. April 4. This will be the last public night for the spring semester. Provided the sky is clear, visitors will be able to view a variety of ob… |
04/4/2008 |
| 03/24/2008 |
Grand Opening celebration, free admission at Quilt Study Center March 30The International Quilt Study Center and Museum at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will celebrate its grand opening with a free public open house event 1:30-4:30 p.m. March 30. Grand opening activities include the opening of major exhibitions of m… |
03/30/2008 |
| 03/21/2008 |
'The Art of Shibori: Untied Treasures' through April 11 at Hillestad GalleryThe Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will present "The Art of Shibori: Untied Treasures," a solo show that features the work of Carter Smith of Massachusetts, March 24 through April 11. Shibori is a Japanese ter… |
03/24/2008 |
| 03/20/2008 |
African Week at UNL features films, lectures on SudanThe Office of Academic Support and Intercultural Services and the African Student Association at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will host events during "African Week: Past, Present and Future," April 1-3. This year's events focus on the experienc… |
04/1/2008 |
| 03/20/2008 |
Annual Cesar Chavez Day celebration upcoming at UNLThe Office of Academic Support and Intercultural Services at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will host its annual Cesar Chavez Day celebration at 6 p.m. March 31 in the Nebraska Union Ballroom, 1400 R St. The event is free and open to the public. … |
03/31/2008 |
| 03/19/2008 |
'Celebration Threads: New Twists by Robert Hillestad' opens April 21The Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will present recent works by the gallery's namesake in "Celebration Threads: New Twists by Robert Hillestad," April 21-Sept. 5. This unique collection of festive garments, ac… |
04/21/2008 |
| 03/18/2008 |
Prestigious NSF award helps physicist study magnetic nanostructuresA physicist who joined the University of Nebraska-Lincoln less than a year ago has already landed one of the most prestigious awards available for faculty early in their careers. Axel Enders recently received a five-year, $400,000 Faculty Early Caree… |
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| 03/18/2008 |
Photographer Palma speaks March 28 at opening of 'Metaphors of the Heart'"Metaphors of the Heart," featuring the spiritual and spellbinding photographs of Luis Gonzalez Palma, will open March 28 at Sheldon Museum of Art on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln City Campus. Palma will speak at the exhibition opening at 2 p.m.… |
03/28/2008 |
| 03/18/2008 |
'Mediating Hillary Rodham Clinton' is March 26 lecture at UNLShawn Parry-Giles, professor of communication at the University of Maryland, will present "Mediating Hillary Rodham Clinton: The News Media as Arbiters of Political Authenticity," at 3 p.m. March 26 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The lecture … |
03/26/2008 |
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