Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Basset earns ARD's junior faculty research award
Gilles Basset
Gilles Basset, assistant professor of agronomy and horticulture, received the 2011-2012 Junior Faculty for Excellence in Research Award from the Branham Endowment Fund. The award is given annually by the Agricultural Research Division to a tenure-track assistant professor with an ARD appointment. A reception to honor Basset for the award is 2 to 3 p.m., in the Nebraska East Union's Sunflower Room.
The award is for faculty with an ARD appointment who have less than five years of professional experience at UNL. The award is based on publication record, evidence of external funding activity and peer recognition. Read more about this award on Today@UNL.
Apply for study abroad scholarships by Nov. 11
UNL is offering up to 150 scholarships, worth $1,500 each, to students wanting to participate in a faculty-led study abroad experience or a language study program between December 2011 and August 2012. The scholarships are part of the Global Gateway program designed to promote and enhance global competency in undergraduate students and are funded by the University of Nebraska Foundation through the Office of Academic Affairs.
Global Gateway Scholarships are available to currently enrolled undergraduate students, with a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and a commitment to the goals of the Global Gateway Program. Read more about these scholarships on Today@UNL.
Lectures
BEADLE CENTER ROOM N172, 4PMBIOC/RBC Seminar Series - "From Organic Chemistry to Regenerative Medicine: Realizing the Promise of Translational Research"
Glenn D. Prestwich is Presidential Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Presidential Special Assistant for Faculty Entrepreneurism, University of Utah
New Swarts Biological Engineering Teaching Lab opens
Dr. Carol Swarts
A new biological engineering teaching lab designed with undergraduate students in mind has opened in Chase Hall. The new Swarts Family Biological Engineering Teaching Lab gives students access to the latest scientific equipment and features found in many of today's professional labs.
The $300,000 lab was made possible with a private donation to the University of Nebraska Foundation and UNL allocations. In recognition of a $150,000 leadership gift toward its construction from Carol Swarts, M.D., of Seattle, Wash., the university named the lab the Swarts Family Biological Engineering Teaching Lab.
The 1,000-square-foot lab dramatically improves student learning and experiences, said Angela K. Pannier, biomedical engineer and assistant professor in the Department of Biological Systems Engineering.Read more about the lab on Today@UNL.
'Take Back the Night' event is tonight
UNL's Sigma Psi Zeta sorority is organizing a "Take Back the Night" event, 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the Nebraska Union Plaza. The event is designed to raise the call to end domestic and sexual violence against women, children and families.
"Take Back the Night" will include a march, the opportunity to speak out, an art display and a candlelight vigil. The event is free and open to faculty, staff and students.
Alumni Association offers costume sale
The Nebraska Alumni Association is having a Scarlet and Cream Singers costume liquidation sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at the Wick Alumni Center. Many of the items are suitable for Halloween. Items include vintage and casual clothing, flashy jewelry, tuxedos, hats, shoes and other accessories.
