This Week, May 6 - 10, 2013
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Brittany Freeman of Lincoln poses with her mom, Letti, and dad, Jeff, while her sister, Katie, takes a photo. Spring Commencement 2013. May 5, 2013. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communications
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Mallory Miller of Council Bluffs, IA, has a special note for her parents across her mortar board as she waits to pick up her diploma form the College of Journalism and Mass Communication. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communications
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Rachel Plessing of Blair, NE, smiles as she and her parents look over a photo taken by her sister, Sarah. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communications
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Alli Benner of Apple Valley, MN, poses for a photo with sister, Hayley and brother, Grant. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communications
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Kwok Leong Ng, Jordan Raver, Chuen Meng Goh and Shen Siang Lim, pose with the Malaysian flag for a photo. Spring Commencement 2013. May 5, 2013. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communications
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Plenty of photos were taken on the floor of the Hawks Championship Center Saturday morning. Spring Commencement 2013. May 5, 2013. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communications
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Kristin Vankat hugs Kyla Wesely during Spring Commencement 2013. both are from Omaha. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communications
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Ciera Tolbert gives Lacey Layne a hug during Spring Commencement 2013. May 5, 2013. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communications
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Ciera Tolbert tells her story with her mortar board during Spring Commencement 2013. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communications
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Chi Omega sisters pose for a photo for friends. Spring Commencement 2013. May 5, 2013. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communications
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Donte Perry was the center of his families attention as they photographed him with his diploma. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communications
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Hawks Championship Center is filled with graduates and families and the graduates pick up their diplomas Saturday morning. Spring Commencement 2013. May 5, 2013. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communications
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Nicholas Kleinschmit of Crofton, NE, receives a kiss from his niece, Maddy, and his mom, Vicki. Spring Commencement 2013. May 5, 2013. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communications
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A group of Malaysian students toss their mortar boards into the air while celebrating their graduation. Spring Commencement 2013. May 5, 2013. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communications
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Marnee Royer of Kearney and Chris Espinoza of Bellevue make faces as their family photographs them Saturday morning. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communications
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(left to right) Alex Dostal of Scribner, NE, and Lauren Woodworth of Papillion pose for photo with the Husker "N" as a backdrop; Regan Johnson of Hastings tosses her mortar board into the air so her family and friends could take a photo. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communications
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Nisha Bengali of Omaha, gives Erin Ray a huge hug at Spring Commencement 2013. May 5, 2013. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communications
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Brittany Gossett of Omaha holds a sign her family made for her. Spring Commencement 2013. May 5, 2013. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communications
Degrees granted to some 2,750 at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln granted degrees to more than 2,750 students at commencement exercises May 3 and 4 in separate ceremonies for baccalaureate, graduate and law degrees. This marks the second-largest graduating class in UNL history, behind only the approximately 2,800 in May 2012.
The graduates are from 44 states and 36 countries. Read a full list of graduates.
2013 Water for Food Conference continues
Recent years have seen major droughts, floods and extreme temperatures affecting vast areas of the globe, including some of its most productive agricultural regions. Experts from around the world will discuss those challenges during the 2013 Water for Food Conference May 5-8 in Lincoln. The conference, whose theme is "Too Hot, Too Wet, Too Dry: Building Resilient Agroecosystems," will be at the Cornhusker Marriott Hotel in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA.
Hosted by the Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the conference will feature plenary addresses by Benedito Braga, President, World Water Council; Rosina Bierbaum, University of Michigan; Cynthia Rosenzweig, NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies; Christo Fabricius, Nelson Mandela Metroplitan University, South Africa; Heidi Cullen, Climate Central; Chuck Hibberd, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; and others Learn more on the 2013 Water for Food Conference website.
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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.
Unions, libraries, rec centers shift to summer schedules
Operating hours of the Nebraska Unions, University Libraries and Campus Recreation centers transition to a summer schedule on May 6. Read a full list of hours and schedules in Today@UNL.
Lectures
NEBRASKA EAST UNION, MON 11AMWorkshop, "Preview MyUNL Blackboard SP 11 New Features"
Register online or call 402-472-6163
Natural Resources Seminar, “Conservation Macroeconomics: Optimal Conservation Outcomes Require Both Restoration and Protection"
Hugh Possingham, University of Queensland, Australia
