Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Confucius Institute offers Chinese language, culture and music courses
The UNL Confucius Institute is offering Chinese language, culture and music classes during the spring semester. The courses are non-credit with topics that include beginning, intermediate and advanced Chinese language; poems and composition; culture; calligraphy and painting; and music.
The courses start Jan. 17. Course costs range from $100 to $150 per student. Course materials are included in the price. All Lincoln classes meet in Nebraska Hall. Read more about this challenge on Today@UNL.
Career Services Holds Job Search Survival Workshop
Career Services brings you a comprehensive job search workshop on Tuesday, Jan. 17 from 3-7 in the Nebraska Union. All the tools you need for a successful job search - resumes and cover letters, Husker Hire Link, networking, interviewing and more. Attend one or all of these great sessions. Read more about this workshop on UNL Events.
Dana Fritz, "Ocean Cliffs, Biosphere 2," 16 x 24" archival pigment print, 2011.
Biennial Faculty Art Exhibition opens
The Biennial Faculty Art Exhibition, featuring the work of art and art history faculty, will be on display at the Eisentrager-Howard Gallery in Richards Hall from Jan. 17 to Feb. 17. A reception for the exhibition will be held 5:30 to 7 p.m., Jan. 23. The reception is free and open to the public.
The exhibition features artwork in all mediums: painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, photography, video, graphic design and mixed media formats, created by faculty members teaching this academic year in the Department of Art and Art History. Read more about this exhibition in Today@UNL.
Lied Center to get new state-of-the-art sound system
Technology advancements are helping amp up the sound system in the Lied Center for Performing Arts.
"The center is launching a revitalization effort to ensure the Lied Center continues to be one of the finest performing arts centers in the United States," said Bill Stephan, Lied Center executive director. "Over the past 20 years there have been major improvements in audio technology. As a venue that takes pride in hosting the greatest artists in the world, the Lied strives to maintain a 'like new' facility condition and provide state-of-the art theater equipment for the benefit of both artists and audiences," he said.
"Thanks to the generous support of many individuals and organizations, we have the funds to complete phase one of the Lied Center's Sound System enhancement," Stephan said. "Performances that require audio amplification will rise to a new level of excellence."Read more about this upgrade in Today@UNL
Deadline for Intramural Basketball season is today
Women, men and co-rec team entries for the spring basketball season are due today at the Intramural Sports office in the Campus Rec Center. Entry fee is $50 per team. Get more information on the Campus Rec website or call 402-472-8383.
Student Involvement SWOT Analysis
Student Involvement is undergoing a strategic planning process to better serve the student body at UNL. We are asking for your input on this endeavor. Your voice as a student will enable our office to provide quality programs and services to meet the diverse needs of our campus.
Please take a few minutes to complete the following survey. Below is a brief description of the SWOT analysis terms you can reference to complete this short survey. Thank you in advance for your time and valued opinion. If you have questions please feel free to contact Reshell Ray, Associate Director or Val Anderson, Assistant Director at 402-472-2454.
