Monday, February 4, 2013
Thompson Forum explores rights of religious minorities
Protecting the human rights of religious minorities worldwide will be the focus of the next E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues on Feb. 4. Felice Gaer, director of the American Jewish Committee's Jacob Blaustein Institute for the Advancement of Human Rights, will present "Protecting the Human Rights of Religious Minorities Worldwide: International Religious Freedom in U.S. Policy" at 7 p.m. at the Lied Center for Performing Arts. The event is co-sponsored by UNL's Harris Center for Judaic Studies.
Gaer will discuss what has been accomplished since the International Religious Freedom Act was adopted in 1998 and what is needed to bolster this vital human rights concern. Implementing the policy has brought both resistance and assistance from traditional diplomats, foreign governments and NGO representatives. It also has prompted the U.S. government to pay more attention to such human rights violations in hot spots around the world. Read more about this forum in Today@UNL.
Nebraska Lecture nominations due March 1
The UNL Research Council is soliciting nominations for faculty to present Nebraska Lectures in 2013 or 2014. Nominations are due March 1.
The Nebraska Lectures: Chancellor's Distinguished Lecture Series features high profile presentations by distinguished UNL faculty. Lectures are designed for general audiences to provide insights about some of the university's leading research, scholarship and creative activities. Selection to give a lecture is the highest recognition the Research Council bestows on an individual faculty member. Read more about nominations in Today@UNL.
Nominees sought for Status of Women awards
The Chancellor's Commission on the Status of Women is accepting nominations for faculty, staff and student efforts to create a climate that encourages women to succeed at UNL. Nominations are due Feb. 15. Two awards are given, one for faculty/staff the other for students/student organizations.
For more information, including nomination forms, go to the Commission website.
Campus gears up for RecycleMania challenge
UNL will participate in RecycleMania for the fourth consecutive year. The program will run for eight weeks, from Feb. 3 to March 30.
RecycleMania is a friendly competition between universities and colleges across the United States and Canada to see which institution can reduce, reuse and recycle the most on-campus waste. The goal is to not only to increase recycling efforts, but also to raise awareness and increase education related to creating a more sustainable environment on campus. Read more about Recyclemania in Today@UNL.
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Student engagement survey starts Feb. 5
UNL will participate in the National Survey of Student Engagement starting Feb. 5. The survey is a nationwide instrument that collects information from hundreds of four-year colleges and universities about student participation in programs and activities that provide opportunities for learning and personal development. The NSSE surveys all first-year and senior bachelor's degree-seeking students.
This is the fifth year UNL has participated in the survey. Previous years are 2002, 2004, 2007 and 2010. The NSSE asks undergraduates about their in- and out-of-class activities, what they feel they have gained from classes, their assessment of the quality of interactions with faculty and students and other educational activities. Results provide an estimate of how undergraduates spend their time and their opinions of what they gain from attending college. This year UNL will be piloting a new module that asks students their opinions about academic advising services. Read more about this survey 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.' Recently, 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.
