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02/18/2014
Historypin project provides window on UNL's historical photo collections
An online historical archive is helping expand access to and information about the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's historical photograph collections. The project, led by Traci Robison, an archives associate…
02/18/2014
Great Plains Seminar to cover changing ideas on population growth
Great Plains residents and boosters have often welcomed and promoted population growth in the region. And yet the ideas of British pastor Thomas Malthus -- who famously argued at the turn of the 19th century that population growth …
02/26/2014
02/17/2014
Worldwide study finds that fertilizer destabilizes grasslands
Fertilizer could be too much of a good thing for the world's grasslands, according to study findings to be published online Feb. 16 by the journal Nature. The worldwide study shows that, on average, addition…
02/17/2014
Comedian Gina Yashere to perform Thursday at Nebraska Union
The University Program Council at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will present "Comedy Spotlight with Gina Yashere" at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27 in the Nebraska Union Crib, 14th and R streets. This event is free and open to the public. …
02/27/2014
02/14/2014
Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, Big Bopper tribute at Lied Center Feb. 22
"Nebraska's Home for the Arts," the Lied Center for Performing Arts at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, will honor rock and roll legends Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper by bringing to the stage John Mueller's Wint…
02/22/2014
02/14/2014
Interdisciplinary artist Richard Move at UNL Feb. 26-28
The Interdisciplinary Arts Symposium at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts celebrates its fifth annual season this spring with an exploration of "Performing Partnerships: Great Amer…
02/26/2014
02/13/2014
Morrill Hall's Sunday with a Scientist explores snakes Feb. 23
The University of Nebraska State Museum's next Sunday with a Scientist program for children and families will explore snakes of the past and present. The program will be 1:30-4:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at Morrill Hall, south of 14th and Vin…
02/23/2014
02/13/2014
Great Plains Art Museum extends deadline for juried exhibition
The Great Plains Art Museum at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has extended the submission deadline for the "Contemporary Indigeneity: The New Art of the Great Plains" juried exhibition. Applications postmarked or submitted via …
02/12/2014
Japanese textiles expert Elizabeth Wilson to speak Feb. 20 at UNL
Elizabeth Wilson, an expert on Japanese textiles and a successful business woman, will speak at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on Feb. 20. Wilson will share the history and workings of her unique busines…
02/11/2014
UNL to launch new college integrating fine and performing arts, architecture
Two University of Nebraska-Lincoln colleges will consolidate to build new programs that attract today's students and expand research collaborations, top UNL administrators said. Chancellor Harvey Perlman and…
02/11/2014
Lied offers $4 student matinee tickets for Soweto choir, April Verch
The Lied Center for Performing Arts at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has invited educators and their students (pre-K through 12th grade) from across Nebraska to share an unforgettable live performing arts experience at "Nebras…
03/26/2014
02/11/2014
'Sci Pop Talks!' talk series begins Feb. 26 at Love Library
On Feb. 26, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries will start a new talk series, "Sci Pop Talks! Where Science Intersects Pop Culture," to be held every Wednesday at 7 pm in the Mezzanine Study Room (Room 221) of Love Library, 13…
02/26/2014
02/10/2014
'Titanoboa: Monster Snake' slithers into Morrill Hall Feb. 22
Slithering in at 48 feet long, a realistic replica of the world's largest snake will be on exhibit Feb. 22 through Sept. 7 at the University of Nebraska State Museum in Morrill Hall. Titanoboa lived 60 milli…
02/22/2014
02/10/2014
Tony-nominated 'Rock of Ages' to rock the Lied Center on Feb. 15
"Nebraska's Home for the Arts," the Lied Center for Performing Arts at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, is preparing for the mind blowing, face-melting, five-time Tony-nominated Broadway musical, "Rock of Ages." …
02/15/2014
02/7/2014
African Poetry Book Fund announces 2014 Sillerman Prize winner
The African Poetry Book Fund and Prairie Schooner have announced that Ladan Osman's collection, "The Kitchen Dweller's Testimony," is the winner of the 2014 Sillerman First Book Prize for African Poets. Osman will receive a $1,000 …

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