Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Hibbing named Guggenheim Fellow
John Hibbing, Foundation Regents Professor of Political Science at UNL, has received a Guggenheim Fellowship. He is among 175 artists, scientists and scholars selected this year by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation from nearly 3,000 applicants across the United States and Canada.
Fellows are chosen on the basis of prior achievement and exceptional promise, and were selected this year from 56 disciplines at 85 different institutions from 30 different states.
An accomplished political scientist and a leader in the cutting-edge study of the role of biology in shaping people's political temperaments, Hibbing has been a NATO Fellow in Science, a Senior Fulbright Fellow, recipient of the Fenno Prize, principal investigator for nine National Science Foundation grants and was recently elected to the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Read more about Hibbing and this Fellowship in Today@UNL.
Architects outline 3 plans for Nebraska Union
Three redevelopment plans for the Nebraska Union were presented April 15 in the first of two campus open forums. The second open forum is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today (April 16) in the Nebraska Union.
The plans, presented by representatives of the Milwaukee-based Workshop Architects, range from a simple west side addition to the union to a complete tear down and redesign of the center two portions of the building. "These three designs are intentionally different and designed to generate discussion," said Jan Van Den Kieboom, principal architect for Workshop. "I stress that each of these is simply an initial idea. We designed each to show the opportunities that are available and to help determine the best strategies for this campus." Read more about these plans in Today@UNL.
UNL named a 'Bicycle Friendly University'
A campus effort started two years ago has led UNL to be named a Bicycle Friendly University by the League of American Bicyclists.
The honor — a silver award — was announced April 16. Only 58 universities in 30 states have earned a Bike Friendly University award. The Big Ten Conference now leads the nation with eight bike-friendly members. Of the eight Big Ten institutions, three are at the silver level, with the other five earning bronze. Read more about this honor in Today@UNL.
WICK ALUMNI CENTER, 10AM - 6PM
Cap and gown event is April 16-17
Graduates participating in May commencement exercises can pick up regalia from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 16 and 17 at the Wick Alumni Center.
All graduates who participate in commencement must wear cap, gown and (if appropriate) an academic hood.
NEBRASKA UNION, 3:30PM
Jones to close out Women's and Gender Studies lecture series
Jeannette Eileen Jones will close out the Women's and Gender Studies Program Spring Colloquium Series with a 3:30 p.m. April 16 lecture. Jones will discuss "Gender, Race and the Missing Link: Science and the Transatlantic Debate on 'The Negro Question.'"
Jones is an associate professor of history and ethnic studies. She is also an affiliate faculty member of the Women's and Gender Studies program. In the talk, Jones will explore the transformation of evolutionary thought pre- and post-Darwin on transatlantic debates over the enslavement, emancipation, and enfranchisement of the "Negro." Read more about this talk in Today@UNL.
ANDREWS HALL DUDLEY LIBRARY, 3PM
'Laurus' readings featured
A launch celebration for the 2013 edition of "Laurus" is 3 p.m. in the Dudley Library in Andrews Hall. "Laurus" is UNL's undergraduate literary journal and a recognized student organization. The publication, supported by the Department of English, includes fiction, poetry, non-fiction and visual art created exclusively by UNL undergraduates.
The launch includes readings from the 2013 edition starting at 3:30 p.m. Snacks and beverages will be available. Issues of "Laurus" will be available for purchase.
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Rehab device co-developed by Nelson wins da Vinci award
A rehabilitation device co-developed by a UNL engineer that helps patients with disabling conditions learn to walk again has earned a da Vinci Innovation Award, organizers announced last week.
Carl Nelson, associate professor of mechanical and materials engineering, collaborated for three years with researchers at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in Lincoln to develop the Intelligently Controlled Assistive Rehabilitation Elliptical Training System, or ICARE. It won the da Vinci award in the Recreation and Leisure category at an April 11 ceremony in Dearborn, Mich. Read more about this award in Today@UNL.
Nebraska Union redesign forums is today
Plans outlining potential renovations to the Nebraska Union will be presented during an open forum today. The forum is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Nebraska Union.
Charlie Francis, director of the Nebraska Unions, said the redevelopment of the Nebraska Union is being considered to increase UNL branding within the building, to adapt to the changing needs of students, and as a student recruitment tool that could increase enrollment. Read more about this forum in Today@UNL.
Parking permit preorder period opens
The faculty and staff parking permit preorder period is now open. Preorders for the fiscal-year permits -- July 1 to June 30 -- are only available online. Over-the-counter orders begin June 1.
Parking fees will be unchanged for UNL permit holders, said Dan Carpenter, director of Parking and Transit Services. Faculty and staff can order permits online and logging in with existing My.UNL account username and password combinations. The My.UNL username and password are the same used by faculty and staff to log into Blackboard, campus email and Active Directory. Read more about permits in Today@UNL.
Lectures
NEBRASKA EAST UNION, 3PMForum, Chancellor's University Safety Committee
This is an opportunity for faculty, staff or students to bring their safety concerns and questions to the CUSC and watch this UNL Safety Committee in action.
Women's and Gender Studies Colloquium, "Gender, Race, and the Missing Link: Science and the Transatlantic Debate on 'The Negro Question"
Jeannette Eileen Jones, UNL
Entomology Lecture, "Dynamics of the Sweet Potato Potyvirus Aphid Pathosystem in Louisiana"
Everlyne Wosula, postdoc research assistant
Biochemistry/Redox Biology Seminar, "Mitochondrion is A Novel Center for Redox Signaling"
Daret St. Clair, University of Kentucky
