Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Author to Discuss New Book on Nebraska Aviation
Vince Goeres will discuss and sign copies of his new book "Wings Over Nebraska: Historic Aviation Photographs" at 7 p.m., March 9 at the University Bookstore. A book signing will follow. The event is free and open to the public.
Goeres lives in Lincoln and has volunteered at the Nebraska State Historical Society for 20 years. His passion for aviation began when he learned to fly at age 16 and continued through his career as a banker.
CAMPUS RECREATION, 5:30PM
Campus Rec Offers Free Fitness and Nutrition Workshops
Campus Rec is offering fitness and nutrition workshops on March 9 and 10. The sessions are free for UNL students and Campus Rec members. Admission for others is $6.
On March 9 the session "Exercises On The Go" will be offered 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Campus Rec Center, room 55c. The hands-on workshop will teach equipment-less exercises to strength the body when a person cannot find the time to go to a gym or fitness center. Participants are asked to wear exercise clothes for this workshop. more...
Lectures
HARDIN HALL ROOM 107, 3:30PMSpring 2011 Water Seminar Series - "From Ponds to Inland Seas: Considering Lake Hydroclimatology in Sound Water Management Decision"
Chris Spence, Environment Canada.
Sponsored by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Water Center and School of Natural Resources
Biotechnology/Life Sciences Spring 2011 Seminar - "The insect gut as biopesticide target and prospecting resource"
Dr. Juan Luis Jurat-Fuentes, University of Tennessee. A reception will be held at 3:30 p.m.
Laurie Garrett
LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS, 7PM | WATCH LIVE STREAMThompson Forum to Examine Health Care
Award-winning author and science journalist Laurie Garrett will offer insights on the realities of health care in the Unites States and across the globe when she delivers the next lecture in the E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues. Garrett, considered among the country's premier authorities on health care and disease prevention, will present "Betrayal of Trust: Critical Issues in Global Health Care," at 7 p.m. March 9 at the Lied Center for Performing Arts.
Garrett has traveled the world to research and report the spread of some of the most deadly viruses in existence. As part of her multimedia presentation, she will draw on her best-selling book, "Betrayal of Trust: The Collapse of Global Public Health," to explore both the challenges and opportunities of delivering quality health care. more...
E.N. THOMPSON FORUMNEBRASKA UNION CRIB, 7:30PM
Midwest Dueling Pianos Hold Performance
Midwest Dueling Pianos will perform in the Nebraska Union Crib at 7:30 p.m. March 9. The concert is free for UNL students (with a valid NCard) and $5 for all others.
Once of the most sought-after dueling piano companies in the country, Midwest Dueling Pianos brings a level of excitement, hilarity and musicianship in a show that is specifically tailored for college students. An interactive experience, the show is completely request-driven with music ranging from the songs of today to back before you can remember. more...
Waste Land; Oscar-Nominated Shorts 2011: Animation and Live Action at the Ross
UNL's Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center presents Waste Land and Oscar-Nominated Shorts of 2011 in Animation and Live Action. Screenings for all films will run through Mar. 10.
More information about each of the films and schedules, as well as online ticket purchasing, is available at the Ross website.
