Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Poser awarded Outstanding Contributor to Women in the Law
Susan Poser
Dean Susan Poser received the Outstanding Contributor to Women in the Law Award from the Nebraska State Bar Association this week at the annual bar meeting. Presenting Poser with her award was Mary Wenzel, Chair of the Women and the Law section.
This award, presented annually by the Women and the Law Section of the Nebraska State Bar Association, recognizes the lifelong accomplishments of an individual who has directly contributed to the active integration and participation of women in the Nebraska system of justice as attorneys, judges and scholars. Read more about this honor on Today@UNL.
NEBRASKA EAST UNION, 6PM
Student Money Management Center Hosts Workshop
Pingan Huang
The UNL Student Money Management Center will hose a workshop in the East Campus Union from 6 - 7:30 p.m. about long-term financial planning. Learn about volatility in the financial market and get tips for becoming a long-term investor and how to wisely manage student loans and plan for repayment.
Lectures
BEADLE CENTER ROOM N172, 4PMBIOC/RBC Seminar Series - "Copper Delivery for Photosynthesis: transporters, regulation by small RNA, and significance of redox-active proteins"
Marinus Pilon, Department of Biology, Colorado State University
Donald A. Wilhite
NEBRASKA UNION AUDITORIUM, 3:30PMWilhite's Nebraska Lecture to address drought
This summer's exceptional drought in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas is a startling reminder of the serious economic, environmental and social impacts of this natural disaster. As droughts become more frequent and intense in the face of climate change, strategies to mitigate their impact will be increasingly important.
During the fall Nebraska Lecture, UNL climatologist Donald A. Wilhite will share how the university is addressing drought-related challenges throughout the world. The free public lecture, "Managing Drought in a Changing Climate," will be at 3:30 p.m. in the Nebraska Union auditorium, with a reception following. The presentation is part of the Chancellor's Distinguished Lecture Series. Read more about this lecture on Today@UNL.
Woldt to discuss water physics, vulnerability at Nebraska Colloquium
Wayne Woldt
Wayne Woldt, associate professor of Biological Systems Engineering and School of Natural Resources, will discuss water from frames of both known and unknown physics, concepts of metaphysics, and global vulnerability 7 p.m. as part of the Nebraska Colloquium.
Woldt, with more than 25 years of research and education in water resources, will present "WATER: Physics, Metaphysics and Vulnerability", a far-reaching discussion on our relation with water and its implications for global sustainability.
"Water is a mysterious substance," Woldt said. "Many of its physical properties are not well understood, and this lack of understanding opens the door to metaphysical frames of reference as we try to understand the water environment and its place in global security. Read more about this talk on Today@UNL.
Huskers 'Going Green for Big Red' gameday challenge Oct. 29
The Huskers face another competition during the Oct. 29 game versus Michigan State -- a recycling challenge. UNL Recycling is looking for volunteers to help collect recyclables following that game as part of EPA's Game Day Challenge. This is UNL's second year participating in this nationwide contest.
Throughout the Huskers' football season the "Go Green for Big Red" project recycles in the tailgating areas around the Memorial Stadium. But for the Michigan State game, volunteers will help gather all the materials inside the stadium. Read more about this challenge on Today@UNL.
