Monday, August 27, 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' play 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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'Thinkers and Tinkerers' series examines invention disclosures
Patent paralegal Sara Manning will discuss patent disclosure forms in a noon, Aug. 27 presentation at the NET studios, 1800 N. 33rd St. The session, which is free and includes lunch, is part of NUtech Ventures' "Thinkers and Tinkerers" series.
During the presentation, Manning will show step by step how to complete a disclosure form. For more information on the series, go to the Thinkers and Tinkerers website.
Lectures
NEBRASKA EAST UNION, 3PMFall 2012 Grassland Seminar Series, "Bush Encroachment in Namibia, Southern Africa,"
Walter Schacht, professor of agronomy and horticulture
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.
