This Week, August 1 - 5, 2011
UNL policy specialist honored by ACE
Brad Lubben
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension public policy specialist Brad Lubben has been honored as Communicator of the Year by the Nebraska chapter of the Association of Communication Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences. One nominator said of Lubben: "As a University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension policy specialist, Dr. Lubben is extremely knowledgeable in agricultural policy, which encompasses the federal farm bill, and what its farm programs mean to rural and urban Nebraskans."
In addition to his extensive knowledge about agricultural economics and trade, public policy and farm management, Lubben effectively communicates these often complex topics' importance to others. Read more about this honor on Today@UNL.
"Star, Signature," Rebecca Scattergood Savery (1770-1855). Probably made in Philadelphia, dated 1844. Mosaic patchwork technique. Cotton, 118.5" x 114".
Mosaic Patchwork Quilt Exhibit Continues
The International Quilt Study Center and Museum presents the exhibition "Elegant Geometry: American and British Mosaic Patchwork." The exhibition is curated by British quilt historian Bridget Long.
Mosaic quilts are eye-dazzling textiles made from thousands of precisely-shaped fabric patches formed with the use of paper templates. The technique was used in the British Isles as early as the 1700s and also became popular in other parts of Europe, as well as Britain's North American colonies. This exhibition traces the development of the style and presents many stunning examples of an exacting and time-consuming art. Read more on Today@UNL.
Schneider wins ITG Award of Merit
Dennis Schneider
Dennis Schneider, professor emeritus of trumpet, has been selected to receive the International Trumpet Guild's Award of Merit for 2012. He will receive the honor at the ITG Conference at Columbus State University in Georgia in May. The ITG Award of Merit is given to individuals who have made substantial contributions to the art of trumpet playing through performance, teaching, publishing, research, composition and/or support of the goals of the ITG.
"Denny Schneider was a huge force in trumpet pedagogy regionally and nationally throughout his career in the UNL School of Music," said John Richmond, director of the UNL School of Music. "It is a great joy, but not a surprise, that the world's premier organization for professional trumpeters—the International Trumpet Guild— would recognize his career of distinguished accomplishments. We rejoice with Professor Emeritus Schneider and his entire family on this momentous occasion." Read more about this award on Today@UNL.
