Fri, Oct 31, 2008
October 31 - November 2, 2008
SHELDON MUSEUM OF ART, SAT
Contemporary Latin American, Latino Art Exhibit Opens
On view at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Sheldon Museum of Art Nov. 1 through Jan. 18, "TRANSactions: Contemporary Latin American and Latino Art" presents works from 48 artists who, despite their differences, have commonly challenged assumptions about identity through their own hybrid cultures and life experiences.
Media includes traditional art methods such as painting, photography, clay and glass as well as cutting-edge techniques involving installations, video, fabric, silk, beeswax and plastic. more...
SHELDON MUSEUM OF ART
EAST CAMPUS UNION, NOON-2PM
University Health Center Holds Flu Shot Clinic
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln University Health Center will be holding a series of flu shot clinics this year for UNL students, faculty and staff. A clinic is scheduled from noon - 2 p.m. today at the East Campus Union.
Flu vaccinations cost $20 and payment by cash, check or NCard is required at the time of the vaccination. For those with Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance, a claim will be filed for them by UHC staff for possible reimbursement (please bring your insurance information with you to the clinic), however you will still need to pay at time of shot. Flu vaccinations are also available by appointment at UHC for those unable to attend a clinic.
UHC FLU SHOT SCHEDULE
'Dia de los Muertos' Tradition Celebrated at Sheldon This Weekend
Sheldon Museum of Art at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will celebrate Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. A centuries-old spiritual tradition, Dia de los Muertos expresses the continuity of life by honoring the dead on their return to Earth for one day each year.
The Museum's Great Hall will be elaborately decorated for the art and cultural celebration with papier-mache sculptures and papel picados hanging from the windows. Community artists and UNL students in Sandra Williams's Art in the Community class are working with young students from the community to create these art installations. An ofrenda (altar) will be constructed for visitors to honor their loved ones. Events both days are free and open to all. more...
SHELDON MUSEUM OF ART
iTunes and UNL Offer Free Fall Music Mix
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NEBRASKA EAST UNION, FRI 3PM
Agronomy & Horticulture Seminar - "Experiential Learning in Agroecology: Transdisciplinary Teaching & Research"
Charles Francis, Professor - Agronomy & Horticulture. Refreshments will be served at 2:30 p.m.
117 BESSEY HALL, FRI 3:30PM
Department of Geosciences Stout Lecture - "Larsen Ice Shelf disintegration: catastrophe, or climate change ripple?"
Eugene Domack, Hamilton College. Refreshments will be served at 3:15 p.m.
112 HAMILTON HALL, FRI 3:30PM
Chemistry Colloquium - "Protein Structure, Function and Evolution"
Robert Powers, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
LAB THEATRE, TEMPLE BUILDING, 7:30PM
Theatrix Kicks Off Season with No. 11 (Blue and White)
Theatrix, the student producing theatre organization under the auspices of the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film (JCSTF), opens its 2008-2009 season with Alexandra Cunningham's bitterly funny drama, No. 11 (Blue And White), based on real events in her own high school years.
Show times are Friday October 31st at 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Saturday, November 1st at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 2nd at 2:00 p.m. Individual show tickets are $6 via credit card (some user fees may be applied) at www.unltheatretickets.com or at the theatre the evening of the performance (subject to availability).
