Friday and Weekend, August 24 - 26, 2012
Religion, rights, politics is focus of E.N. Thompson Forum
The E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues, UNL's preeminent lecture series, will focus on the theme "Religion, Rights and Politics" for its 2012-13 season, which launches Oct. 2.
This season will examine connections between religious faith, politics and human rights globally, particularly as they may be manifested in various kinds of conflict, said Lloyd Ambrosius, chair of the Thompson Forum Program Committee and professor of history. A variety of distinguished speakers have been assembled to offer Nebraskans new perspectives on religion's central role in both conflict and its resolution. Read more about the E.N. Thompson Forum in Today@UNL.
Sedaris tickets available at the Lied
The Lied Center for Performing Arts is selling tickets for the Oct. 31 event, "An Evening With David Sedaris," on Aug. 14.
Sedaris, author of the bestselling books "Naked," "Me Talk Pretty One Day," "Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim," and a regular National Public Radio contributor, will appear for one night only in a 7:30 p.m. performance. This event is presented by NET Radio.
Celebrating the release of his new title, "Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary," a book of acerbic, outrageously funny fables featuring animals with unmistakably human failings, Sedaris will present an evening of engaging recollections and featuring all-new readings. Read more about this performance in Today@UNL.
'5 Broken Cameras', 'Mosquita y Mari' open at the Ross
The films "Mosquita y Mari" and "5 Broken Cameras" open today at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center. Also continuing for a final week is Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner "Beasts of the Southern Wild." All three films will screen through Aug. 30. Read more about these films at the Ross website.
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Gaughan Center open house is Friday
The Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center will host an open house, 3 to 5 p.m. Aug. 24. The event, which is free and open to the public, includes a pie toss, free Pepsi products and other refreshments.
Following the open house, at 5:30 p.m., multicultural Greek organizations will present the annual OASIS Stroll Off competition. The theme is "Running the Yard." The competition will be on the Nebraska Union Plaza.
Three named NU Presidential Fellows
Three UNL students received 2012-2013 Presidential Graduate Fellowships from the University of Nebraska. The annual fellowships honor a select group of NU graduate students on the basis of high scholastic performance and personal accomplishment. Fellows receive a stipend that allows them to pursue their studies fulltime.
The Presidential Graduate Fellows from UNL are: Kathryn Haymaker, of Hellertown, Penn., a doctoral student in mathematics; Jeff Johnson, of Lincoln, a Ph.D. candidate in business; Nathan Probasco, of Scribner, a doctoral candidate in history. Read more about these fellows in Today@UNL.
UNL launches Nebraska App
UNL has launched the Nebraska App, a suite of mobile applications that makes essential university resources available on mobile devices. Students can check grades, access course content and browse the course catalog. They can access the public directory and get in touch instantly, keep tabs on Husker sports, find places on the campus map, stay informed with the latest campus news, watch videos, and even listen to podcasts of popular lectures in iTunesU.
"UNL is moving services to the where the students are in terms of devices and network access"," said Mark Askren, Chief Information Officer. "Students now have a much more powerful connection to UNL via their mobile device." Read more about Nebraska App in Today@UNL.
