Thu, Apr 16, 2009
April 16, 2009
Husker Spiritfest/Alumni Weekend is April 16-19
Alumni and friends of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln can attend the inaugural Husker Spiritfest/Alumni Weekend April 16-19. The weekend is intended for all to celebrate and discover the many facets of the university.
Activities range from cultural performances to athletic contests, and from special "insider" tours to open houses and exhibits. Speakers include Chancellor Harvey Perlman, at 10 a.m. April 17 at Kimball Hall, and Sen. Ben Nelson, 3 p.m. April 17 at the Nebraska Union. A highlight for many will be the annual Red-White spring football game, 1 p.m. April 18 at Memorial Stadium. For a detailed schedule and visitor information, visit the Husker Spirit Fest website or call the Nebraska Alumni Association at (888) 353-1874 or (402) 472-2841. more...
UNL Psychology Department Hosts 57th Symposium on Motivation
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Department of Psychology will host its 57th annual Symposium on Motivation April 16-17 in the Wick Alumni Center, 1520 R St. This year's symposium will address "Ethnicity and Youth Health Disparities."
Traditionally, the UNL symposium is widely attended; it is the world's longest continuously running psychology series, and it attracts many of the field's most distinguished scholars. more...
NET Screens Documentary
NET will hold a public screening of the new documentary Don't Ask at 7:30 p.m. in the NET Meeting & Events Room, 1800 N. 33rd St. Refreshments will be provided.
Don't Ask explores the effects of the US military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy on gay and lesbian soldiers and service members. Current and veteran gay soldiers reveal how the policy affects them during their tours of duty. The film also explores how gay veterans and youth organizers are turning to forms of personal activism to overturn the policy.
UNL Research Fair Continues
The seventh annual UNL Research Fair wraps up today at the Nebraska Union auditorium. The annual campuswide celebration of research and creativity features presentations and events for faculty, staff, students and the public.
Today's events include: a panel, "Working with Industry," 9-11 a.m. and the Undergraduate Research Conference, 3-5 p.m. For a full events schedule and more information, visit the UNL Research Fair website.
228 ANDREWS HALL NOON
Book Talk - "Beyond a Common Joy"
Brown bag discussion of "Beyond a Common Joy: An Introduction to Shakespearean Comedy," the new book by Paul A. Olson, Professor Emeritus of English at UNL. Dessert and beverages provided.
University Theatre Presents The London Cuckolds
University Theatre closes out its 2008-2009 season at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with the restoration comedy The London Cuckolds. The production, adapted by Terry Johnson from the play by Edward Ravenscroft and directed by Gil Lazier will have performances April 16, 17, 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Howell Theatre, first floor of the Temple Building at 12th and R Streets.
Tickets are $16, $14 faculty/staff and senior citizens, and $10 students with ID. Tickets are available from the Lied Center Ticket Office, 301 N. 12 Monday through Friday 11 AM to 5:30 PM and one hour prior to the performance in the Temple Theatres Lobby, or by telephone at 472-4747 or 800-432-3231. For more information go to Johnny Carson School of Theatre & Film website.
MARY RIEPMA ROSS MEDIA ARTS CENTER
Wendy And Lucy, Gomorrah Play at the Ross
UNL's Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center presents Wendy And Lucy, Gomorrah. Wendy And Lucy will screen through April 16, while Gomorrah will show through April 23.
On the heels of her critically lauded Old Joy, Kelly Reichardt delivers another deeply resonant portrait of a dying America with Wendy And Lucy. This time, the film is centered on a young woman, played with utter conviction and selflessness by Michelle Williams (Brokeback Mountain). Williams is Wendy, a down-on-her-luck woman who has driven across-country with her dog, Lucy, in search of a better life in Alaska. Wendy can barely support this journey, and when her car breaks down in Oregon and she becomes separated from Lucy, her predicament becomes even more dire. Wendy And Lucy is a tribute to marginalized characters that the movies, and the real world, would usually rather ignore.
Based on the book by Roberto Saviano, Matteo Garrone's Gomorrah is a powerful indictment of the corruption that is running rampant in Italy. His decision to present such a wide spectrum of characters enables him to show just how deeply everyone is impacted by this terrifying, unchecked display of criminal power. Cinematically, he employs a dizzying array of styles in order to further establish the frighteningly ungoverned atmosphere that pervades this community. Gomorrah succeeds as both visceral entertainment and thoughtful social commentary
More information is available at the Ross website.
