Thursday, November 1, 2012
Baenziger Presents Nebraska Lecture
UNL small grains breeder P. Stephen Baenziger will present "The Joy of Applied Science While Feeding the World" at the fall Nebraska Lecture, 3:30 p.m. the Nebraska Union auditorium. The presentation will be streamed live at Office of Research and Economic Development website.
An internationally known plant breeder and geneticist, Baenziger will discuss the challenges of feeding the world, the possibilities for expanding food production and the role of science in addressing these challenges. A reception will follow this public lecture. Read more about this lecture in Today@UNL.
NSF Day registration due today
The deadline to register for National Science Foundation Day at UNL is Nov. 1. The event, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 8 in the Nebraska Union, is a workshop to learn more about the NSF's mission, priorities and budget.
The workshop is part of the UNL's fall Research Fair (Nov. 6-9) and the registration fee will be waived for UNL faculty, staff and students. However, all participants must register through the NSF website. Read more about NSF Day in Today@UNL.
JORGENSEN HALL, THU 3:30PM
Weymouth honored for archaeological geology contributions
John Weymouth, emeritus professor of physics, has been selected for a national honor from the Geological Society of America recognizing his outstanding contributions to the field of archaeological geology. He has been named the 2012 recipient of the Rip Rapp Archaeological Geology Award.
The award will be celebrated during a reception 3:30 p.m. Nov. 1 on the first floor of Jorgensen Hall. Refreshments will be served. The event is open to faculty, staff and students. Read more about this award in Today@UNL.
Lied FamFest offers 'JuggleMania'
The Lied Center for Performing Arts will present JuggleMania with Shoehorn at 7 p.m. Tickets for the event include a pre-show FamFest starting at 5:30 p.m.
Children's activities will be set up around the Lied lobbies and food will be provided. Tickets are $8 for children and $16 for adults and may be purchased at the Lied Center Ticket Office, 402-472-4747 or their website. Read more about Jugglemania in Today@UNL.
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Hendricks Symposium is Nov. 1-2
The G.E. Hendricks Symposium is Nov. 1-2 at UNL. The conference will include scholars from across the country engaging in public discussions and debates on topics related to the theme, "Human Rights and Human Security in Conversation."
The symposium is hosted by the Department of Political Science. The presentations are free and open to faculty, staff and students. International human rights expert Rhoda Howard-Hassmann, who is Canada Research Chair in International Human Rights at Ontario's Wilfrid Laurier University, will present the symposium's keynote address. Her talk, "The Politics of Food in North Korea," is 7 p.m. Nov. 1 in the Nebraska Union auditorium. Read more about this symposium in Today@UNL.
New faculty brochure available
The 2012-2013 new faculty brochure is now available online. The brochure features profiles on UNL's newest faculty members. Information includes area of focus, representative publications, grants and awards.
View the new faculty brochure online. A PDF version is available for download via the Academic Affairs homepage.
Lectures
BEADLE CENTER ROOM E228, NOONBiochemistry Graduate Student Seminar
Athen Kimberlin
Discipline-Based Education Research Meeting, "Insects as Teaching Tools"
Doug Golick
Lecture, "Know Your (Author) Rights"
Paul Royster, Libraries' Coordinator for Scholarly Communications
UNL.edu now formatted for all devices
The Internet and Interactive Media group of University Communications and Information Services has concluded the first phase in its effort to provide full support to all devices - desktops, laptops, smartphones and tablets - by implementing a suite of web technologies collectively known as 'responsive design.' This week, the internal and external homepages were re-launched as 'responsive' designs.
You can see the effects of responsive design in your desktop browser by simply re-sizing your browser window (the page will reformat as the window is narrowed), or by viewing on your tablet or smartphone. Please use the 'feedback' links at the bottom of the page if you would like to let us know of any issues. Thank you.
