Friday, March 16, 2012
UNL scientists find plants 'remember' drought, change responses to survive
Plants subjected to a previous period of drought learn to deal with the stress thanks to their memories of the previous experience, UNL research has found. The findings could lead to development of crops better able to withstand drought.
The research also confirms, for the first time, the scientific basis for what home gardeners and nursery professionals have learned, often through hard experience: Transplants do better when water is withheld for a few days to drought harden them before the move. Read more about this research and others in Today@UNL.
Strategic Enrollment Plan released, feedback requested
The Enrollment Management Council has released a report summarizing the university's preliminary plans to address the chancellor's enrollment growth goals. Titled the Campus Blueprint, the report is designed to provide the UNL community with an understanding of our enrollment situation and strategies for increased recruitment and retention. The members of the Enrollment Management Council ask that you read the plan and share your reactions with us.
The feedback we receive from you and your colleagues across the campus and the state will be used to improve upon our plans moving forward. If you have any questions about this report, please contact Alan Cerveny or your representative on the Enrollment Management Council.
Lectures
HAMILTON HALL ROOM 112, FRI 3:30PMChemistry Colloquium - "Self-Assembly Synthesis of Heterogeneous Catalysts with Novel Nanoarchitectures and Improved Selectivities"
Francisco Zaera, University of California, Riverside
MORRILL HALL, 1:30PM
Morrill Hall's 'Sunday Scientist' focuses on Ashfall paleontology
The University of Nebraska State Museum's next Sunday with a Scientist program for children and families will focus on the paleontology of Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park. The program will take place 1:30-4:30 p.m., March 18 at Morrill Hall. Museum Sunday hours are 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Visitors will have the opportunity to take part in hands on activities with fossil specimens and volcanic ash samples. They will also be able to interact with paleontologists who have conducted research at Ashfall and educators who have conducted programs at the park. Presenters will include State Museum Curator Emeritus Mike Voorhies, who discovered the fossil beds in 1971; Museum paleontologists Greg Brown, George Corner and Shane Tucker; and Ashfall staff and volunteers. Read more about Sunday Scientist in Today@UNL.
TERRY M. CARPENTER TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUILDING (NET), FRI 11:30AM
OLLI discussion: VORTEX2, Dewey, March 16
Ken Dewey
Ken Dewey traveled with VORTEX2 teams to photo-document this $10 million research effort. More than 100 scientists and 40 science and support vehicles participated in this unique, fully nomadic, field program. Registration is required for this OLLI program 11:30 a.m. March 16 at NET.
"The Largest Ever Storm Chase and Tornado Research Effort" by Kenneth Dewey, professor, School of Natural Resource Science at UNL and a member of the School of Natural Resources' Applied Climate Science Group, takes place 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at NET as part of OLLI's Distinguished Speakers Series and Discussion. Participants can order a sack lunch from Highnooners. Call 472-6265. Read more about this talk in Today@UNL.
Prairie Schooner announces 2011 writing prizes
Prairie Schooner, the quarterly literary magazine published at UNL for 85 years, has awarded 18 writing prizes for work published in its 2011 volume. The total prize money awarded was $8,500, with the highest individual prize worth $1,500.
Prairie Schooner is available at chain and independent bookstores throughout the country. Subscriptions or individual copies may be ordered by calling 1-800-715-2387. Prairie Schooner is published with support from the UNL English Department and its creative writing program, the University of Nebraska Press, and the Glenna Luschei Endowed Editorship and Fund for Excellence at Prairie Schooner at the University of Nebraska Foundation. Read a list of winners in Today@UNL.
LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS, SAT 7:30PM
Traditional Russian music, dance at Lied Center March 17
An evening of traditional Russian music and dance fit for the royal Russian Army is in store when the Red Star Red Army Chorus and Dance Ensemble makes its return to the Lied Center for Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. March 17.
Tickets are at $29 and $24 and can be purchased at http://www.liedcenter.org, by calling 402-472-4747 or in person at the Lied Center Box Office, 301 N. 12th St. Read more about this performance in Today@UNL.
We Need To Talk About Kevin
'We Need To Talk About Kevin' and 'Return' open at the Ross
The suspenseful and gripping thriller "We Need To Talk About Kevin" starring Tilda Swinton, and the drama "Return" about a soldier (Linda Cadellini) adjusting to life after returning from active duty, open today at the Ross. "We Need To Talk About Kevin" plays through March 29; "Return" plays through March 22.
For ticket information and screening times, visit the Ross website.
