Friday and Weekend, December 14 - 16, 2012
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CBA graduate Xiao Huiyuan from China poses with her elaborately decorated mortar board as she is photographed by fellow CBA graduate Wang Dongwen also from China. Winter Undergraduate Commencement, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Dec. 15, 2012. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communications
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The graduates were treated to a long-jump practice session by Mara Griva (shown) and Janis Leitis of the UNL Track Team as their coach had them working out in the Devaney Sports Center's indoor track where the students assemble before the ceremony. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communications
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Yu Rong, an engineering graduate from China, takes a group photo of his friends and fellow engineering graduates before commencement. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communications
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Abigail Greene of Omaha helps with adjust the mortar board of fellow Pi Phi Megan Hatfield. Winter Undergraduate Commencement, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communications
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The UNL gonfalons proceed through the Devaney Sports Center for a final time. Commencements will move as the center is renovated following this year's basketball center. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communications
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UNL Chancellor Harvey Perlman gives opening remarks to the commencement ceremony. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communications
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Jeff Zeleny, National Political Correspondent for the New York Times and 1996 UNL graduate, delivers the commencement address. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communications
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Kaleb Christensen of Lincoln celebrates his agriculture economics degree. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communications
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Samantha Thayler of Omaha celebrates her Fisheries and Wildlife degree. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communications
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Quong Nguyen of Lincoln celebrates his Construction Management degree. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communications
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Rex Burkhead celebrates his History degree. Husker football I-back Burkhead was also recently named UNL's 300th Academic All-American. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communications
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UNL graduates move their tassels to the left to symbolize their graduation. Winter Undergraduate Commencement, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Dec. 15, 2012. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communications
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Courtney Thompson and Nicole Searcey hug for their family and friends photos outside the sports center following commencement. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communications
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Husker I-Back Rex Burkhead and Jack Hoffman pose for family photos after commencement. Jack Hoffman, from Atkinson, Nebraska (pop. 1,100) has brain cancer and has become well known as the center of Team Jack. Before a second life-threatening brain surgery, the family reached out to the University of Nebraska to see if Jack could meet Rex Burkhead before his surgery. As a result, the University extended an invitation to Jack and family to make the 4 hour drive to the Stadium. During this September 2011 visit, Rex spent several hours with Jack and the family-giving them a tour, having lunch together, and just hanging out. This one experience evolved into a remarkable friendship between a 6-year old boy and a major college football player. During the 2011 campaign, Rex wore a wristband that said: "Team Jack-Pray." Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communications
Degrees granted to 1,500 at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Commencement exercises for approximately 1,500 graduates took place at UNL on Dec. 14 and 15.
Graduate commencement exercises, including doctoral hooding, began at 3 p.m. Dec. 14 for students earning doctoral and master's degrees. Undergraduate exercises began at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 15. Both ceremonies were at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. The College of Law held a separate hooding and commencement ceremony at 1 p.m. Dec. 14 in the Hamann Auditorium of Ross McCollum Hall, East Campus Loop and Fair Street. Harvey Perlman, UNL chancellor, presided over all three ceremonies.
Chris. R. Calkins, professor of animal science at UNL, gave the address at the graduate ceremony; Jeff Zeleny, the national political correspondent for the New York Times, delivered the address at the baccalaureate ceremony; and Judge Michael W. Pirtle of the Nebraska Court of Appeals gave the address at the law ceremony. Read more about commencement in Today@UNL.
'Sunday Scientist' explores Platte Basin Time-lapse Project
The University of Nebraska State Museum's Sunday with a Scientist program explores the Platte Basin Time-lapse Project on Dec. 16. The family-friendly program is 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and will include information on where water comes from and how it is affected by natural events and human engineering.
Presenters are Michael Farrell, television production manager for Nebraska Educational Telecommunications and adjunct professor in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications; Michael Forsberg, wildlife and conservation photographer and author; and Sara LeRoy Toren, a teacher in Lincoln Public Schools' Science Focus Program. Read more about Sunday Scientist in Today@UNL.
6 ROTC cadets to receive military commissions
Six cadets in the UNL Reserve Officer Training Corps will receive military commissions this weekend in separate ceremonies in the Nebraska Union.
Three students will be commissioned second lieutenants in the U.S. Air Force in a ceremony at 6 p.m. Dec. 14 in the auditorium. They are Ross L. Barr of Liberty, John W. Delong of Bellevue and Emily L. Sanders of Gothenburg.
Zane K. Lindquist of Kadoka, S.D., will be commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army in a ceremony at 1 p.m. Dec. 15 in the Regency Suite.
Justin G. Davis of Camden, S.C., and Stephen K. Glendenning of Gretna will be commissioned ensigns in the U.S. Navy in a ceremony at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 15 in the Centennial Ballroom.
'Nutcracker' plays the Lied Dec. 15-16
The Midwest Ballet Company's production of "The Nutcracker" will play Dec. 15-16 at the Lied Center for Performing Arts. Performances are 2 p.m. Dec. 15 and 16, and 7 p.m. Dec. 15. Tickets start at $27 for adults and $17 for youth.
The timeless ballet of Clara's magical journey with an enchanted nutcracker features nearly 200 young dancers from Nebraska. The Nebraska Symphony Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Herbert Dregalla, will perform Tchaikovsky's famous score. For more information, or to order tickets, go to Lied Center website or call 402-472-4747.
Registration open for Employee Quilt Show
Registration is open for the fourth-annual UNL Employee Quilt Show. The exhibition opens Feb. 18 in the Rotunda Gallery of the Nebraska Union. It will also show at the International Quilt Study Center and Museum from March 1-14.
The registration deadline is Feb. 1. Space is limited. Participation is first come, first served. For more information or to register, contact Trudy Rhoads at 402-472-9006.
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'Nebraska Ice' leads to 3 more discoveries
"Nebraska Ice" is the discovery that just keeps on giving for chemist Xiao Cheng Zeng and his UNL research team.
Modeled by Zeng's lab in 1997 and confirmed by laboratory researchers in the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland, Wash., in 2009, Nebraska Ice is the nickname for a startling discovery that water contracts rather than expands when it is frozen at extremes of subnanoscale confinement. A two-dimensional form 0.8 billionth of a meter thick, the ice is as flat as flat can be -- thus its moniker. It's technical name is Two Dimensional Bilayer Ice I. Read more about these discoveries in Today@UNL.
Nebraska Innovation Campus info session is Dec. 17
An information session about Nebraska Innovation Campus is 3:30 to 5 p.m. Dec. 17 in the Nebraska Union Auditorium. The session, which is free and open to faculty, staff and students, will be led by Dan Duncan, executive director of the NIC.
A question and answer session will follow the update presentation.
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.
