Thursday, November 18, 2010
Law Professor Continues Nebraska Colloquium Lecture Series
Brian Lepard
UNL College of Law professor Brian Lepard will present "Rescuing Human Rights: The Impact of Globalization on International Human Rights Law" 7 p.m., Nov. 18 in the Nebraska Union as part of the Nebraska Colloquium lecture series.
Professor Lepard serves as co-director of the UNL Human Rights and Human Diversity Initiative. He is a member of the editorial review boards of a number of academic journals, including The Journal of Human Rights, Human Rights & Human Welfare: An International Review of Books and Other Publications and The Journal of Baha'i Studies. more...
David Forsythe stands next to a Denmark waterway during his time as a Fulbright scholar in 2008.
Human Rights Program Named in Honor of Forsythe Family
The human rights and humanitarian affairs program at UNL has been named in honor of professor emeritus David P. Forsythe and his family for their longtime commitment to the program and generous financial support.
The Forsythe Family Program on Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs is a joint program of the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Law at UNL. Founded in 1997, its mission is to examine issues related to human rights from an international and interdisciplinary perspective in the classroom through teaching, research and service, as well as bringing these discussions to the wider community. more...
Great American Smokeout is Today
Great American Smokeout activities will be sponsored by the University Health Center's Health Education and Outreach across campus. Stop by the Nebraska Union between 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and the Nebraska East Union between 2 - 4 p.m. for information and giveaways to help you quit tobacoo.
The American Cancer Society is marking the 35th Great American Smokeout on November 18 by encouraging smokers to use the date to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking that day. By doing so, smokers will be taking an important step towards a healthier life - one that can lead to reducing cancer risk. more...
Lectures
ANDREWS HALL BAILEY LIBRARY, 3:30PMHumanities on the Edge: The Political Turn - "Can Literature be Equipment for Post-Postmodern Living?"
Jeffrey T. Nealon, Liberal Arts Research Professor of English, Penn State University
Honors Forum - a Nebraska Colloquium event - "The Impact of Globalization on International Human Rights Law"
Brian Lepard, Nebraska College of Law
Geography Awareness Week Geography Bowl
Geography Student Organization is sponsoring a Geography Bowl. Refreshments will be served.
Lewis Named 'Professor of the Year'
Jim Lewis
Even as a teenager, Jim Lewis knew two things: He loved learning and he loved mathematics. But he needed more than that to find his way to what would become a very fulfilling career at UNL.
Now in his 40th year as a math professor at UNL, Lewis has lived up to his definition of a good teacher, his students and colleagues say. He has developed a reputation as an inspiring and challenging educator committed to improving mathematics education at UNL and beyond. For his efforts, he has been selected as the 2010 Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching Nebraska Professor of the Year. The award is part of the U.S. Professors of the Year Awards Program, which recognizes dedicated educators who have had a profound impact on the lives of students and contributed significantly to undergraduate education. The Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, better known as CASE, administers the awards program. more...
TEMPLE BUILDING HOWELL THEATRE, 7:30PM
Student Production of 'Misanthrope' Opens
University Theatre continues its season with a modern adaptation of the Moliere classic comedy, "The Misanthrope." Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18-20 and Dec. 1-4 in the Temple Building's Howell Theatre. Individual tickets are $16 general admission, $14 faculty/staff and senior citizens, and $10 for students with identification.
"The Misanthrope" is translated and adapted by Tony Harrison. Alceste, the misanthrope of the title played by Alex Jeffery, is disgusted by the hypocrisy, injustice and overall corruption in human society. Alceste's concern with the issue of justice has to do with the fact that he is embroiled in several lawsuits, the outcome of which are determined not by which party is in the right but by who has the most influence in court. more...
Combined Campaign at Mid-way Point, 37 Percent of Goal Reached
UNL's Combined Campaign has reached its mid-way point and organizers announce giving has reached 37 percent of the $430,000 total goal. Combined Campaign chair Mike Zeleny reminds UNL faculty and staff that they can give online or download forms online because the campaign this year is going "paperless."
To date, 636 donors have contributed to the campaign. Last year a total of 2,245 donors supported the campaign. Donors can pledge online at the Combined Campaign website. Paper pledge cards are available for download on the site as well. more...
Soul Kitchen; Inside Job Play at the Ross
UNL's Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center presents Soul Kitchen and Inside Job. Soul Kitchen will screen through Nov. 18, while Inside Job will show through Nov. 25.
More information about each of the films and schedules, as well as online ticket purchasing, is available at the Ross website.
