Friday and Weekend, March 15 - 17, 2013
Work on 27th starts Monday; likely to cause delays
Repair work will begin Monday, March 18 on the North 27th Street viaduct over the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway tracks south of Cornhusker Highway. The project is expected to cause traffic delays in the area, including for those driving to and from campus.
During the project, which is expected to be completed in August, traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction on North 27th Street between Fair Street and Cleveland Avenue. Drivers can expect delays and are urged to use alternate routes to and from University of Nebraska-Lincoln campuses. Suggested alternate routes are 33rd Street and Antelope Valley Parkway/14th Street. Read more about this construction in Today@UNL.
Lied to host world premiere of 'What the Wind Taught Me'
The Angels Theatre Co. of Lincoln will present the world premiere of "What the Wind Taught Me" March 15-23 at UNL's Johnny Carson Theatre. "What the Wind Taught Me" is a new play written by Becky Key Boesen and commissioned by the Lied Center for Performing Arts. The story focuses on a fictional 10-year-old boy, Evan Davis, who is facing some pretty big storms of his own. Read more about this performance in Today@UNL.
Rec centers adjust hours for Spring Break
The City Campus Rec Center will reduce hours during Spring Break, March 15-24. Group fitness and mind and body classes schedules are modified as well. read a full Spring Break schedule in Today@UNL.
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Free 'Quilting Day' event is Saturday
The International Quilt Study Center and Museum will offer free admission, special programs, demonstrations and tours during National Quilt Day on March 16. Museum hours for the celebration are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The event will feature demonstrations of hand and machine quilting, as well as lectures by some nationally-known speakers. National Quilting Day was established in 1991 as a way for quilters to share their skills and expertise with members of the community. Read more about this event on the Quilt Study website.
Faculty, staff must follow conflict of interest policy
Faculty and staff are reminded to follow and review UNL's "Conflict of Interest" policy. The policy (No. 6.2.1.12, approved by the NU Board of Regents) states that the university is not permitted to purchase any goods or services from faculty or staff without prior approval of the Chris Jackson, vice chancellor for Business and Finance. Furthermore, university funds shall not be expended for the personal use of employees.
Additionally, in accordance with NU Regents policy 3.2.8.4, a conflict of interest can exist when a UNL employee or faculty member's immediate family member engages with business with the university. Read more about this policy in Today@UNL.
Lectures
NNEBRASKA UNION, FRI 11:30AMWomen's Week Leadership Luncheon, "Is the Personal Professional? Navigating the Ethics of Professional and Personal"
Speakers: Dr. Helen A. Moore--Aaron Douglas Professor of Sociology; Clare LaFrance--Philosophy Graduate Student; Moderated by Steve Swartzer Ph.D., Assistant Director of the Ethics Center, Lecturer, Department of Philosophy.
Fifth Annual Chambers Philosophy Conference, "Necessity"
Seven of the world's most pre-eminent philosophers will discuss issues in metaphysics related to the topic of "Necessity." All talks are free and open to the public. F
Chemistry Colloquium, "Chemical Approaches for the Study of Complex Biological Systems"
Barbara Imperiali, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
