Friday and Weekend, February 8 - 10, 2013
Oscar-nominated short films featured at the Ross
The annual showcase of short films nominated for Academy Awards opens today at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center. "Oscar Nominated Short Films 2013" is divided into four programs, with separate admission charged for each program. Festival passes, good for admission to all four programs, are available.
Also showing at the Ross is "The House I Live In." Both "The House I Live In" and "Oscar Nominated Short Films 2013" are not rated and show through Feb. 14. Read more about these films in Today@UNL.
Forecasters predict Nebraska economy to grow
State forecasters announced today they expect modest economic and employment growth this year in Nebraska, as well as for farm incomes to slide back from recent all-time highs and the rate of non-farm income growth to slow in 2013.
But they also said many sectors of the state's economy were primed for solid progress in 2014 and predicted accelerated job and income growth for Nebraska workers beginning next year.
In its latest long-range report, the Nebraska Business Forecast Council said it anticipates Nebraska's total job growth to be 1.3 percent by the end of 2013 and then tick up — by 1.5 percent — next year. The council's job estimates for 2013 are somewhat lower than its July forecast, but slightly higher for 2014.
"Weather conditions and uncertainty about the national fiscal situation will limit economic growth in Nebraska during much of this year," said Eric Thompson, associate professor of economics and director of the Bureau for Business Research at UNL's College of Business Administration, which publishes the semi-annual report. Read more about this report in Today@UNL.
'Drumline Live' plays the Lied Saturday
"Drumline Live" will storm the Lied Center for Performing Arts stage for a 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9 performance. Ticket prices start at $30 for adults and $15 for youth.
The performance will feature the precision and energy present in marching band programs across the southern United States. The versatile group of musicians and dancers bring an explosive energy and athleticism to an eclectic mix of sounds. Read more about this performance in Today@UNL.
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UNL named a 'Best Value' by Princeton Review
UNL is among the nation's "Best Value" colleges and universities according to a Princeton Review publication released Feb. 5.
UNL is one of 150 schools nationwide — 75 public and 75 private undergraduate institutions — to be featured in The Princeton Review book, "The Best Value Colleges: 2013 Edition." UNL is also the only Nebraska college or university to make the list. Read more about this publication in Today@UNL.
Deadline for whistleblower lecture tickets is Monday
The College of Business Administration's Business Ethics Program will hold a "Beyond the Bottom Line" luncheon at noon, Feb. 19 in the Wick Alumni Center. The keynote speaker is Mark Whitacre, the whistleblower responsible for uncovering the ADM price-fixing scandal.
Whitacre's story inspired the film "The Informant," which stars Matt Damon. Tickets for the luncheon are $30 per person or $200 for a table to eight. The reservation deadline is Feb. 11. Read more about this program in Today@UNL.
Lectures
FILLEY HALL ROOM 210, FRI 3PMAgricultural Economics Seminar, "Environmental and Economic Tradeoffs in a Watershed When Using Corn Stover for Bioenergy"
Benjamin Gramig, Assistant Professor Natural Resource & Environmental Economics Purdue University
Chemistry Colloquium, "Metal-Organic Frameworks: Preparation and Application"
Hongcai (Joe) Zhou, Texas A&M University
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.
