Friday and Weekend, July 19 - 21, 2013
Sunday with a Scientist to explore 'Beneficial Backyards'
UNL's Sunday with a Scientist program will explore backyard plant life in a 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. July 21 program at the University of Nebraska State Museum. The family-friendly research event will be led by Justin Evertson and Kim Todd.
The "Beneficial Backyards" program will feature information on how building a better backyard benefits humans, insects, birds and other creatures in the community. Topics will include native plants, drought tolerant plants, cultivating biodiversity and attracting pollinators. Read more about Sunday Scientist in Today@UNL.
Regents approve plans for tennis, soccer facilities
The NU Board of Regents on Thursday approved the program statement and budget for Nebraska Athletics to build dedicated, on-campus soccer and tennis practice and competition facilities.
The $20.4 million Nebraska Soccer and Tennis Complex will be located on 28 acres owned by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The 28 acres, the former site of the State Fair campground, is adjacent to the Nebraska Innovation Campus currently under development. The site has been cleared of the old campground RV support infrastructure as part of the demolition of the old State Fair Park buildings and related structures. The new facility will be built with private donations. Read more about these facilities in Today@UNL.
Hygnstrom receives career award
Scott Hygnstrom received a Career Award from the Nebraska Chapter of The Wildlife Society this spring. The award recognizes long-term accomplishments in natural resources and commitment to the society.
Hygnstrom started his career at UNL as an assistant professor in Forestry, Fisheries and Wildlife in 1988. He has published more than 200 peer-reviewed and peer-edited papers mainly in the areas of wildlife damage management, wildlife diseases and deer ecology. Read more about this award in Today@UNL.
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Nancy Busch named dean of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries
Nancy Busch is the new dean of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries, UNL senior vice chancellor for academic affairs Ellen Weissinger announced today. Busch, who has served in the role in an interim capacity since August 2012, begins her appointment immediately.
"It was clear to me that Nancy's interview generated widespread and enthusiastic support among the faculty and staff of the libraries," Weissinger said. "I received equally positive feedback from Chancellor (Harvey) Perlman, the vice chancellors, the deans and the Faculty Senate. Nancy will begin her tenure as dean with the trust and confidence of the campus. That is a wonderful platform for advancing the innovative work that our libraries colleagues envision." Read more about this appointment in Today@UNL.
'Much Ado About Nothing,' 'Dirty Wars' open at the Ross
Joss Whedon's modern take on Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing" and the documentary "Dirty Wars" open today at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center. "Much Ado About Nothing" is rated PG-13 and plays through Aug. 1. "Dirty Wars" is not rated and plays through July 25. Read more about these films on the Ross website.
