Thu, Dec 27, 2007
December 24 - January 1, 2007
OFFICES REOPEN WEDNESDAY, 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. Visit the Scarlet Holiday Closedown Information for more information, or visit a respective web site for more iformation.
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
MEN'S BASKETBALL | DEVANEY CENTER, SAT 7PM
Nebraska Cornhuskers Vs Alcorn State Braves
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL | DEVANEY CENTER, SUN 2:05PM
Nebraska Cornhuskers Vs Denver Red-Tailed Hawks
ONE OF FEWER THAN 200 SURVIVING COPIES
UNL Libraries Unveils 3 Millionth Volume: 1st Edition of 'Leaves of Grass'
A book which has influenced American literature and poetry since its publication, written by the poet that scholars credit as one of the first to speak with an authentic American voice, was unveiled as the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries' 3 millionth volume.
he original printing of the first edition of "Leaves of Grass" was 795 copies on legal size paper. Each of those copies of the first edition is unique. Whitman worked on the printing of the volumes himself and experienced press and ink problems. He also stopped the press several times in mid-print to correct errors or make other changes. more...
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA STATE MUSEUM, THROUGH DEC. 31
Photography Exhibit 'On the Land' by Joel Sartore at NU State Museum
An exhibit at the University of Nebraska State Museum showcases the work of Nebraska native and National Geographic magazine contributing photographer Joel Sartore, with exhibit commentary from local environmentalist Dan Semrad.
"On the Land," shown in the museum's Cooper Gallery, features 38 photographs that examine our relationship with the earth. The exhibit examines environmental stories from around the globe, starting with Alaska's North Slope. America's demand for energy is beginning to compromise this vast and complex stronghold for wildlife. Photos from natural gas drilling sites in the American West illustrate the consequences that industrial development has on the land and the people who depend upon it for their livelihood. more...
