This Week, August 1 - 5, 2011
Burnett wins Fulbright to probe 16th century controversy
Amy Burnett
Amy Burnett, professor of history, will head to Germany in 2012 to teach and pursue research after earning a grant through the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program.
Burnett will spend four months abroad where she will co-teach a seminar at the University of Mainz and continue her research on the debate over the Lord's Supper in the 16th century. The controversy over the sacrament of communion led to the permanent division of Protestantism, which in turn had a long-term impact on many aspects of early modern culture, from politics and international relations to education and the place of the arts in worship. Read more about Burnett's Fulbright on Today@UNL.
Movies on the Green continues with 'Have Rocket, Will Travel'
The Jensen's Cinema 16 Collection Movies on the Green series continues Aug. 4 with the Three Stooges' "Have Rocket, Will Travel." Films in the series begin at dusk (approximately 9 p.m.) on the lawn north of Kimball Hall. Screenings are free and open to the public. Popcorn and soda are available for purchase.
In "Have Rocket, Will Travel," the Three Stooges accidentally lock themselves into a rocket blasting off for Venus. The trio encounters a variety of fantastic life forms, including a chatty unicorn. The film is Joe De Rita's debut as the third Stooge.
Graduate is UNL's record-setting ninth student Fulbright
December graduate Anita Middleton of O'Fallon, Ill., will travel to Russia on a Fulbright Scholarship to be an English teaching assistant. During her trip she also plans to volunteer in a child care center or an orphanage. She leaves for Russia in September.
"I'm definitely appreciative to get this scholarship," Middleton said. "This is going to help me with my studies and my future as well." Middleton is the ninth student Fulbright scholar named in 2011 — becoming the highest number of Fulbright awards named in a year at UNL. The feat is particularly noteworthy because of the increased number of national applications, meaning more competition, fellowship adviser Laura Damuth said. Applications nationally were up 40 percent. Read more about Middleton's Fulbright on Today@UNL.
Free workshops focus on producing, updating online content
University Communications is offering a series of Content Convergence Conferences for Fall 2011. The conferences will be of interest to those creating, updating, or overseeing department, college and unit websites. All UNL staff, faculty and students are welcome to attend any of the sessions. Each session focuses on a different area of web content and delivery.
New tools are now available that will make content development easier, including the addition at UNL of a new content management system. Read more about these workshops on Today@UNL.
