Sat, Dec 23, 2006
December 23, 2006 - January 1, 2007
OFFICES REOPEN TUESDAY, JAN. 2
Holiday Closedown in Effect
UNL is officially closed during the annual holiday shutdown period. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Jan. 2, 2007. However, many university buildings across campus will have special hours over the holiday break. Your best bet is to call ahead.
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
SHELDON MEMORIAL ART GALLERY GALLERY, STARTING TODAY
'Expressing Identity, American Prints Since 1980' Opens at Sheldon
More that 20 prints from Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery's collections will compose "Expressing Identity, American Prints Since 1980," an intimate yet diverse exhibition, opening Nov. 7 and running through Jan. 28.
Referencing personal experiences and cultural influences, these works reveal the creative power of printmaking. Among the artists included are: Rupert Garcia, Keith Jacobshagen, Ed Ruscha, Martin Puryear, Judith Shea, Tanya Softic and Roger Shimomura. more...
SHELDON GALLERY
REACHES 1000 METERS
Researchers Included in Discover Magazine's Top 100 Science Stories
For the second time in three years, University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty members figure in two of Discover magazine's top 100 science stories of the year. The magazine ranked ecological research that involved biologist Johannes "John" Knops as the No. 62 science story in 2006, and a touch sensor developed by chemical engineer Ravi Saraf, and his doctoral student, Vivek Maheshwari, as the No. 95 story. The list is published in Discover's January issue. UNL scientists were also involved in two of the top 100 stories in 2004.
"This is great," said Prem Paul, UNL vice chancellor for research. "Our faculty are doing terrific work in many areas. Having some of that work recognized in a major science magazine reflects the high quality of our research." more...
LIED CENTER, DEC 19-23
Marley's Christmas Carol Puts Twist on Holiday Tale
Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol, a creative re-interpretation of the Charles Dickens' classic, will take the stage in the Lied Center’s Johnny Carson Theater December 19-23. Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. nightly, with a 2:00 p.m. matinee on December 23. Nebraska Repertory Theatre (NRT) brings this one-man show, written and performed by Tom Mula, to the Lied's 2006/2007 season. Virginia Smith, artistic director of NRT, will direct.
The performances puts a twist on the beloved Christmas story. Audiences are introduced to Jacob Marley, the man in charge of saving old Scrooge. The story follows Marley's behind-the-scenes efforts as he not only attempts to save Scrooge's soul, but also his own. The Chicago Tribune states, "It's great fun. An audience pleaser filled with laughs and capped with, of course, a happy ending...among the best evenings of the theatrical year." Mula has created an irreverent, funny, and ultimately, deeply moving piece. It is also an acting tour-de-force as he performs all of the roles.
Tickets for this performance are $32. University of Nebraska-Lincoln students with a valid I.D., as well as youth age 18 and younger, may purchase tickets for half price. Call the Lied ticket office at (402) 472-4747 or (800) 432-3231 for ticket availability.
