Friday and Weekend, November 19 - 21, 2010
Ruins of ancient pueblo at Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado
MORRILL HALL, SUN 1:30PM'Sunday Scientist' Explores Ancient Civilization
The University of Nebraska State Museum will present a Sunday with a Scientist program for children and families about ancient Pueblo people of the American Southwest and their "killer beans" 1:30-4:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at Morrill Hall.
"Ancient People and Their Killer Beans," will be led by Alan J. Osborn, research associate professor and curator of anthropology at the museum. Osborn will talk about his research on "killer beans" and innovations in cooking technology among ancient Pueblo people who lived on the Colorado Plateau in Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico circa 1000 to 1400 A.D. more...
Eva Vega
Vega to Address Latino Leadership Summit
A discussion on Latino leadership and civic engagement is planned for 11:30 a.m., Nov. 19 in the Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center. The keynote speaker is Eva Vega, a diversity trainer and public speaker.
The discussion is open to faculty, staff and students. Free refreshments will be provided. Individuals who attend can bring a lunch. Find out more on the symposium site
COLLEGE of BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ROOM 212, FRI 3PM
Alumnus to Discuss Marketing Practices
Stacey Baker
The Department of Marketing will host a lecture by Stacey Baker, associate professor of marketing at the University of Wyoming, at 3 p.m., Nov. 19 in CBA 212. Baker received her doctorate from UNL in 1996. The seminar is free and open to the public.
Baker will present a working paper, "The Role of Exchange in (Re)Building Community: Implications for Public Policy and Marketing Practice in Disaster Management." The paper is co-authored with Ronald P. Hill of Villanova University and John Mittelstaedt of Clemson University.
Lectures
JORGENSEN HALL ROOM 136, FRI 1:30PMNebraska Center for Materials and Nanoscience and Physics & Astronomy Seminar - "Probing surface magnetism with a spin-polarized meta-stable helium beam"
Dr. Andrew Pratt, National Institute for Materials Science, Tsukuba, Japan York Institute for Materials Research, University of York, U.K.
Department of Agricultural Economics Seminar Series - "Economic Perspectives on Risk and Uncertainty"
Dr. Ray Supalla
Chemistry Colloquium - "Hydrophobicity on Large and Small Length Scales in Physical and Biophysical Systems"
Bruce J. Berne, Columbia University, New York
Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences Stout Lecture - "Neotectonic Mantle-to-Surface Connections in the Western U.S."
Laura Crossey and Karl Karlstrom, University of New Mexico
Huskers
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL | DEVANEY SPORTS CENTER, SAT 2:05PMNebraska Huskers vs. Saint Mary's Seahawks
Mary Zicafoose
MORRILL HALL, SAT 11AMArtist to Demonstrate Navajo Weaving
On Nov. 20, Omaha artist Mary Zicafoose will give an informal demonstration for children and families on traditional Navajo weaving from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the University of Nebraska State Museum in Morrill Hall.
Zicafoose will discuss the process of creating a hand-woven tapestry, while giving visitors the opportunity to try their hand working on a horizontal treadle floor loom. Visitors will also be able to card and spin wool fleece into yarn on homemade spindles. The program will be on the third floor of the museum. Regular museum admission will be charged. more...
All-day Chamber Music Celebration is Sunday
The School of Music will host a daylong celebration of classical music from 1:30-7:30 p.m., Nov. 21 in Kimball Recital Hall and the Sheldon Museum of Art. The location is contingent upon the performance. For a complete list of performances and their locations, view the events listing. This event is free and open to the public.
The concerts will explore the colorful music of France, compositions by Brahms and Mendelssohn and a variety of musical styles from Mozart to Shostakovich. Attendees are invited to chat with performers over food and drinks and to discuss chamber music with the members of the Chiara Quartet.
TEMPLE BUILDING HOWELL THEATRE, FRI, SAT 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. 19-20 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...
Inside Job; Animal Kingdom Play at the Ross
UNL's Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center presents Inside Job and Animal Kingdom. Inside Job will show through Nov. 25, while Animal Kingdom will screen through Dec. 2.
More information about each of the films and schedules, as well as online ticket purchasing, is available at the Ross website.
