This Week, December 31 - January 4
Researchers studying economic impacts of early childhood investments
A UNL research team has started a study to identify the economic value of Nebraska's investments in early childhood. Lisa Knoche, research associate professor at UNL's Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools, has partnered with the Department of Economics' David Rosenbaum and Eric Thompson to evaluate the fiscal benefits of funding Nebraska's early childhood education and programs.
The researchers have already identified several groups of "economic indicators" that reflect the future value of these investments, from children's academic achievement and educational advancement to their subsequent socioeconomic status, criminal activity and overall well-being. The research team has also recognized parents' earnings, employment and health as significant economic indicators. Read more about this study in Today@UNL.
Women's basketball offers faculty/staff appreciation event
The Husker women's basketball program is holding a faculty/staff appreciation event during the 1 p.m., Jan. 5 game against the reigning Big Ten champion Purdue Boilermakers at the Devaney Sports Center.
All faculty/staff and their families will receive discounted admission through online ticket purchases made prior to the game. Adult tickets start at $4 each and youth tickets are $2 each. To receive discounted tickets, go to http://huskers.com/ticketpromo and use the promotion code FSUNL.
Alvarez named UNOPA's boss of the year
Timothy Alvarez, assistant vice chancellor for Student Affairs, was named Boss of the Year during the University of Nebraska Office Professionals Association luncheon on Nov. 13. Alvarez was nominated by Mary Guest. As winner, he received a $500 cash award, a plaque and a one-year UNOPA membership.
Letters of support reported that Alvarez motivated employees by taking an interest in their professional and personal growth. One letter stated that Alvarez "is the type of supervisor who inspires everyone to strive to improve because of the way he instills confidence to set and meet higher expectations, standards and goals." Read more about this award in Today@UNL.
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UNL nets 300+ positive national news appearances in 2012
UNL made its way into news headlines around the nation regularly in 2012, as national and international media outlets featured and cited the university's research and programming and sought out UNL faculty expertise on a wide range of topics.
More than 310 positive national media appearances, which translated into thousands of news headlines and articles in media outlets across the nation and globe, were registered last year. In 2011, UNL had just over 200 appearances; in 2010 it logged just over 150. Read more about these appearences in Today@UNL.
Olson gift to enhance UNL vocal music education
A $100,000 gift to the University of Nebraska Foundation by Thomas Olson of Lisco in honor of his wife, Cynthia, creates the Cynthia Olson Vocal Music Education Doctoral Fellowship Endowment at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln School of Music.
The endowed gift will assist in funding an outstanding Ph.D. student in the music education program whose interests align with the teaching and learning of vocal/choral education. The doctoral student recruited to this appointment will be the Cynthia Olson Doctoral Fellow in Vocal Music Education.
The gift of the endowment was announced Dec. 7 at the Chamber Music Singers concert at Sheldon Museum of Art by John W. Richmond, director of the School of Music. It also supports the University of Nebraska Foundation's fundraising initiative, the Campaign for Nebraska: Unlimited Possibilities, and its priority to increase available student aid.Read more about this gift in Today@UNL.
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.
