Tuesday September 1, 2009
Kooser's Lights on a Ground of Darkness Named One of Top Offerings This Fall from Independent Presses
Publishers Weekly magazine has named Ted Kooser's Lights on a Ground of Darkness one of the top 20 books published by university and independent presses this fall.
Lights on a Ground of Darkness, was listed among the "dazzling array of works" from independent publishers in the Aug. 31 issue of Publishers Weekly. PW describes Kooser’s writing as "precise" and "evocative." The article notes that Kooser has said that writing this book, which is a memoir of the time Ted spent with his mother’s family when he was a little boy, was the most important work he has ever undertaken because it was his attempt to keep these beloved people alive against the relentless erosion of time. more....
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New Residence Hall Being Named for the Late Robert Knoll
During his 40-year career at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Robert Knoll taught generations of students to enjoy the rich beauty of English language and literature, pioneered a number of innovative teaching initiatives, and was an exemplary academic citizen and first-rate scholar.
It's fitting, then, that a new residence hall under construction at UNL carry Knoll's name, Chancellor Harvey Perlman said. He announced last week that the new suite-style student residence nearing completion at 17th and R streets will be named the Robert E. Knoll Residential Center. The University of Nebraska Board of Regents will consider approval of the recommendation at its Sept. 4 meeting. more...
H1N1 Page at UNL Updated for Fall
The university continues to closely monitor the worldwide and local impact of H1N1 flu. At this time there is no immediate impact on UNL, its community or operations, except heightened alert and awareness, and efforts to communicate the necessity of proper hygiene and stemming the spread of the virus.
For more information, including Student and Employee attendence policies, visit the H1N1 Information page at http://emergency.unl.edu/.
Food, Inc and Every Little Step Play at the Ross
UNL's Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center presents Food, Inc and Every Little Step. Both films will screen through September 3.
More information about each film and schedules are available at the Ross website.
