Friday and Weekend, March 23 - 25, 2012
NanoDays event is March 24
UNL researchers and students will participate in NanoDays, 1 to 4 p.m., March 24 at Westfield Gateway Mall, 6100 East O St. The event brings university researchers together with science educators to create new and unique learning experiences for both children and adults to explore the minuscule world of atoms, molecules, and nanoscale forces. This event will combine fun hands-on activities with informal conversations on current research with UNL faculty and graduate students.
A range of exciting NanoDays programs demonstrate the special and unexpected properties found at the nanoscale. Visitors will make some of their own nanomaterials using tape, investigate super thin materials used in solar cell technology, and change the color of a butterfly's wings. Other activities include an "I Spy Nano" game and real nano gold. Read more about NanoDays and others in Today@UNL.
Nebraska Press book wins Bancroft Prize
"Empires, Nations, and Families: A History of the North American West, 1800-1860," by Anne F. Hyde, published in 2011 by the University of Nebraska Press, has been awarded the 2012 Bancroft Prize.
The Bancroft Prize is awarded annually by the trustees of Columbia University to three books published on the subjects of American history and diplomacy. It is among the most prestigious prizes in the field. Read more about this award and others in Today@UNL.
Pictured next to UNL's Architecture Hall are architecture dean finalists (from left) Craig Barton, Daniel Friedman and George Thrush.
Three named architecture dean finalists
Three candidates are finalists for the dean of the College of Architecture. Selected by a search committee, the candidates are separately visiting campus March 26 through April 3. Each candidate will participate in a public presentation during his visit. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to attend the presentations, each of which will conclude with a reception.
The candidates are George Thrush, Northeastern University, March 26-27; Craig Barton, University of Virginia, March 29-30; and Daniel Friedman, University of Washington, April 2-3. Read more about these finalists 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.
Tristan Halilaj in "The Forgiveness of Blood."
'Forgiveness of Blood' opens at the Ross
The drama "The Forgiveness of Blood" — which focuses on an Albanian family coping with a murder — opens today at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center. Also showing is the thriller "We Need to Talk About Kevin." ma "Return" about a soldier (Linda Cadellini) adjusting to life after returning from active duty, continue at the Ross. Both films play through March 29. "We Need To Talk About Kevin" is rated R; "The Forgiveness of Blood" is not rated.
For ticket information and screening times, visit the Ross website.
