Thursday, May 2, 2013
Sheldon transforms into 'Naked Museum' to celebrate 50th anniversary
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the Sheldon Museum of Art is being transformed into "The Naked Museum." For the months of May and June, Sheldon's collection of 12,000 objects will be placed in storage to focus on its greatest artwork: the museum's landmark Philip Johnson–designed building.
Visitors to the Naked Museum will experience Sheldon through a variety of activities and performances, including architectural tours, craft circles, dance, music, poetry, theater and yoga. All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Read more about this celebration in Today@UNL.
Katz receives Smithsonian Senior Fellowship
Wendy Katz, associate professor of art history, has received a 2013 Smithsonian Senior Fellowship. She will use the award to conduct research in Washington, D.C., from January to April 2014. The fellowships are offered by the Smithsonian Institution to provide opportunities for senior investigators to conduct research in association with staff members at the Smithsonian Museums.
Katz is researching a new book, "The Politics of Art Criticism in the Penny Press, 1833-1861." She intends to conduct research at the American Art Museum, the National Portrait Gallery and the National Museum of American History at the Smithsonian, as well as at the Library of Congress. Read more about Katz and this fellowship in Today@UNL.
Recycling efforts set campus record
For the first time in UNL's 144-year history, the university has recorded a recycling rate greater than 50 percent.
According to recycling coordinators Prabhakar Shrestha and Jeff Henson, UNL achieved a 51 percent recycling rate in 2012. The total is a 10 percent increase from the 2011 recycling rate. Read more about these efforts in Today@UNL.
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UNL makes changes to Friday, Saturday commencement plans
With inclement weather in the forecast for Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4, UNL master's and doctoral commencement ceremonies scheduled for Friday are being moved indoors, and an abbreviated undergraduate ceremony will be conducted Saturday morning at Memorial Stadium. Read more about these changes to commencement ceremonies in Today@UNL.
Nebraska Alumni Association award winners to be recognized May 2
The Nebraska Alumni Association will recognize 21 accomplished UNL alumni, seven promising students and an outstanding family at the annual Alumni Awards Banquet, An All-University Celebration, May 2 at the Nebraska Champions Club. The 2013 award winners represent all nine UNL colleges and have achieved successes in their careers and communities.
A selection committee comprising UNL alumni from across the country chose the winners. A list of the 2013 award winners and complete biographies can be found at the Nebraska Alumni Association website.
