Math Department Events
Tomasz Szemberg, Pedagogical University of Cracow
Finding Fruit in the Mathematical Orchard
The topic of arrangements of lines and points is a long studied one, going back at least to the times of Pappus in antiquity. A question known as the Orchard Problem posed at the beginning of the 19th century concerns existence of certain arrangements with prescribed incidences relating the lines and points. It has prompted a lot of research in combinatorics, algebra and geometry. After discussing the original problem and its solutions in detail, I will pass to some variations involving colored points and lines and generalizations to fields of definition other than the real numbers. Szemberg will also explain how combinatorial extremality for line arrangements comes up in very recent problems in commutative algebra and algebraic geometry.
Friday, September 27 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm
115 Avery Hall
Joe Gallian, University of Minnesota Duluth
The 13th Annual Pi Mu Epsilon Lecture: Using Mathematics to Create Symmetry Patterns
We explain how to create symmetry patterns using Hamiltonian paths, spanning trees, exponential functions, logarithms, and modular arithmetic. These methods were used to create the image for the 2003 Mathematics Awareness Month poster; see https://www.d.umn.edu/~ddunham/mam/poster.html. Refreshments from 3:30 - 4:00 pm in 348 Avery Hall.
Friday, October 11 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm
115 Avery Hall
John Jasper, South Dakota State University
Hosted by Adam Larios
Friday, October 18 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm
115 Avery Hall
Yanzhi Zhang, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Hosted by Petronela Radu and Mikil Foss
Friday, October 25 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm
115 Avery Hall
Campus-Wide Events
Write This Down
An Academic Success Workshop
Note Taking Strategies: Learn to take better notes in class and get more out of your assigned readings.
Tuesday, September 24 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, September 25 from 5:00 - 6:00 pm
221 Love Library South
University Career Fair – Day 1
Employers will be in attendance to discuss hiring opportunities within business, social and human services, agricultural sciences and natural resources, government and nonprofits. https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/10460
Tuesday, September 24 from 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Pinnacle Bank Arena
University Career Fair – Day 2
Employers will be in attendance to discuss hiring opportunities within science, technology, engineering and mathematics. https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/10460
Wednesday, September 25 from 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Pinnacle Bank Arena
Get To Know The LSAT
A Pre-Law Workshop
Pre-Law students of all grade levels are encouraged to attend this presentation on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). Topics covered will include an overview of the exam and its sections, how to best prepare for the exam during your undergraduate education, practice LSAT opportunities, and timing of the test with law school admissions cycles. Bring your thinking cap and be prepared to do a few exam questions during the session for a prize!
Thursday, September 26 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm
224 Love Library South
Fall Open House - Behlen Observatory
Join us Friday, September 27 for a chance to see a number of beautiful celestial objects including planets Jupiter and Saturn, the Ring Nebula, the Andromeda Galaxy, and the incredible Hercules Star Cluster. During the evening, Dr. Rebecca Harbison will present "Another Interstellar Visitor?" in our lecture hall (8:15 & 9:15), and members of the Society of Physics Students will be on hand with amazing physics demonstrations.
Friday, September 27 from 8:00 - 11:00 pm
The Behlen Observatory
Actuarial Science Career Fair
Employers will be in attendance to speak with students about their actuarial science opportunities.
https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/11288
Monday, September 30 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Hawks Hall
Welcome to the NO CRAM ZONE
An Academic Success Workshop
Test Preparation: Predict test material and prepare for exams while keeping up in other classes.
Tuesday, October 1 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, October 2 from 5:00 - 6:00 pm
221 Love Library South
Meet the Banks
Come learn about different careers within banking! Hosted by University Career Services and the Nebraska Banker’s Association, there will be three rounds of learning and informal networking.
https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/355135
Thursday, October 3 from 1:30 - 4:30 pm
Nebraska City Campus Union Ballroom
Homecoming Concert
Head over to East Campus for some live music with friends at this free concert presented by the University Program Council and 106.3 KFRX.
Thursday, October 3 starting at 8:00 pm
East Campus Mall
Local Heroes
In August of 2014, ISIS started a campaign of genocide against the Yezidi people, a religious minority in Northern Iraq. In towns across the U.S., including Lincoln, Yezidis started getting calls for help from friends and relatives trapped in ISIS’ line of fire. Hadi Pir, Laila Khoudeida, Haider Elias, and Murad Ismael got these calls, and sprang into action. They went to Washington, DC, and their calls for the U.S. government to act led them to consulting with the Department of Defense on the coordination of airstrikes against ISIS. After the airstrikes stopped, they founded Yazda, a global organization that advocates for protection and justice for Yezidis. They will share their stories in a panel discussion and a question and answer session moderated by UNL’s Forsythe Family Program on Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs.
Friday, October 4 from 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Nebraska City Campus Union Heritage Room
Homecoming Parade
An ongoing tradition at Nebraska, this year’s lineup includes new floats, bands, performers, unique cars, decorated golf carts, university and local mascots, and several VIPs. This year’s parade will feature a new route! Beginning at 16th Street, the parade will move west on Vine Street and follow the loop east of Memorial Stadium.
Friday, October 4 starting at 6:00 pm
Vine Street from 16th Street to Memorial Stadium
University Majors Fair
An Explore Center Event
Explore your options for academic majors through conversations with staff from each of the UNL colleges. Stop by during the event to gather information in an informal setting.
Tuesday, October 8 from 12:30 - 2:00 pm
Nebraska City Campus Union Fountain Plaza
Procrastinators Unite ... Tomorrow
An Academic Success Workshop
Creating Motivation: Kick procrastination to the curb and develop strategies to finish the semester strong!
Tuesday, October 8 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, October 9 from 5:00 - 6:00 pm
221 Love Library South
Critical Language Scholarship and NSEP Boren Awards
Learn about opportunities to study critical languages abroad!
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is an intensive overseas language and cultural immersion program. CLS is part of a wider government initiative to expand the number of Americans studying and mastering foreign languages that are critical to national security and economic prosperity. Only certain languages are offered. The NSEP Boren Scholarship and Fellowship programs support the study of critical languages abroad specifically in regions and countries outside of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The focus of the Boren is on geographical areas, languages, and fields of study deemed critical to U.S. national security. There is a preference for year-long language study and there is a service requirement to work for the U.S. Department of State.
Wednesday, October 9 from 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Nebraska City Campus Union Platte River North (Colonial B)
Major Exploration Event
An Explore Center Event
Choose from a variety of major exploration sessions to attend, including an undecided student panel, how to choose a major, connecting majors and careers, and more.
Wednesday, October 9 from 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Nebraska City Campus Union Centennial Room
Recess: Time to Play!
Play is a great way to deal with stress, and Recess is all about play and rejuvenation. Join Big Red Resilience & Well-being for Recess and enjoy these activities: build yourself a self-care basket, paint your own inspirational canvas, play four square, jump Double Dutch with your favorite faculty and staff, enjoy a snack, power down and take a break from your phone, and more!
Thursday, October 10 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Nebraska City Campus Union Fountain Plaza (Crib if raining)
Law School Essay Workshop
An Explore Center Pre-Law Workshop
This workshop will cover what law schools are looking for in personal statements and provide you with writing exercises to begin the process of developing your individual story in a strong and compelling manner. Co-presented with the UNL Writing Center.
Thursday, October 10 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm
224 Love Library South
White Right: Meeting the Enemy
Movies that Matter Film Festival
OLLI Movies that Matter uses the power of documentary films to educate, inform and create dialogue. The series of documentaries selected this coming year focus on important current and challenging social issues of our time. A moderator will introduce each film and facilitate discussion with local experts. In this Emmy-winning documentary, acclaimed Muslim filmmaker Deeyah Khan travels to the U.S. from the U.K. to meet U.S. neo-Nazis and white nationalists face to face. Using skills that are part investigate journalist and part psychotherapist, she seeks to learn what drives such hatred and forces people to face her, their so called enemy. With the far-right gaining ground in German elections, hate crime rising in the U.K. and divisive populist rhetoric infecting political and public discourse across western democracies, “White Right” asks why. Free. Open to the public. Membership is not required.
Thursday, October 10 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Cornhusker Bank Community Room (8310 O Street, Lincoln, NE)