Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Edwards contributes to Obama inaugural volume
UNL's Richard Edwards has contributed an essay to a volume Congress prepared for presentation to President Barack Obama as part of the Jan. 21 presidential inauguration. In "Homesteading the Prairie," Edwards, director of the Center for Great Plains Studies, drew on his research and writing over the past few years reexamining and reinterpreting the history of Great Plains homesteading.
Edwards' essay is part of a historical portfolio assembled by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies of the U.S. Congress for presentation to guests, including President Obama, at the inaugural luncheon in the U.S. Capitol's Statuary Hall immediately following the swearing-in. The volume showcases 2013 as the 150th anniversary of important legislation and other significant events in the nation's history. Edwards was invited to contribute a 500-word essay on the Homestead Act, which became effective on Jan. 1, 1863. Read more about this contribution in Today@UNL.
Governor, NU, state colleges to make pact to ensure affordability for Nebraskans
Gov. Dave Heineman announced on Jan. 7 that he has joined the University of Nebraska and Nebraska State College System in a proposed compact that would help ensure continued affordable access to higher education for Nebraska students and families.
Under the agreement, Gov. Heineman's proposed two-year budget includes the funding necessary for the university and state colleges to freeze tuition for Nebraska students for two years. The governor is recommending that the University of Nebraska's state appropriations increase from its current level of $498 million to $541 million in fiscal year 2015, and that the Nebraska State College System's funding increase from $45.5 million to $49.6 million in fiscal year 2015.
If the Legislature agrees to the governor's funding recommendations, the university and state colleges have agreed that they will freeze tuition for Nebraska students attending UNL, UNK, UNO, UNMC, Chadron State, Wayne State and Peru State for 2013-14 and 2014-15. Read more about is proposal in Today@UNL.
CBA introduces China Study Abroad program for Summer 2013
The College of Business Administration (CBA) at UNL is introducing a new study abroad program to China in Summer 2013. Students will visit local businesses and cultural attractions in Shanghai, Beijing, and Hangzhou, China during this 17-day experience. The program is most applicable to business majors, but any UNL student with a 2.5 GPA and on good standing at UNL is encouraged to apply and participate.
Students can apply online. Search for "UNL Faculty Led: Economic and Cultural Discovery in China". The application deadline is February 1, 2013. Read more about this program in Next@Nebraska.
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Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design students win research awards
Three textile science graduate students in the Department of Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design have won three of five student research awards in the national competition of the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists' Student Research Support Grants.
The students, mentored by Professors Yiqi Yang and Narendra Reddy, are: Shaobo Cai, AATCC Foundation Student Research Support Grant winner; Helan Xu, AATCC Foundation Student Research Support Grant winner; Yi Zhao, AATCC Foundation Student Research Support Grant winner. Read more about these awards in Today@UNL.
Eichorst issues message to faculty, staff, fans
On behalf of the Husker family, I wish you and your family a wonderful new year and hope you enjoyed the holiday season. I appreciate the warm welcome you have extended to me and my family upon our arrival in Lincoln last fall.
As the calendar turns a page into 2013, Husker Athletics is also turning a page with the retirement of legendary Coach Tom Osborne. Although he is stepping down from his position as director of athletics, make no mistake, Coach is who we are and he will always be a part of our past, present and future. As many friends and colleagues shared during celebration events in his honor, Coach Osborne's legacy is not solely the wins on the field--it also includes the principles, the pride and the passion for service and working with our young people. Coach has been a tremendous mentor to me these past few months and I know he will continue to be there for all of us as we move forward. Read the full letter 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.
