Math Department Events
Math Club Event: Pathways to Take in Math as an Undergraduate
So you're a math major - what do you do with it? This panel will help you figure out the many possibilities. We will have undergraduate and graduate students who have taken the research route as well as some who have taken a more applied approach. Not only will you walk away with different paths you can take throughout college and post-college, you'll also walk away with a free pizza dinner!
Wednesday, October 9 from 5:00 - 6:00 pm
351 Avery Hall
Lunch with Professor Joseph Gallian
Interested students can meet the author of the Contemporary Abstract Algebra textbook in an informal setting and talk to him about the renowned REU program he runs at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Lunch will be provided and attendees can come and go as their schedule allows.
Friday, October 11 from 12:00 - 1:30 pm
348 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
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
Yue Yu, Lehigh University
Hosted by Petronela Radu
Friday, November 1 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm
115 Avery Hall
Campus-Wide Events
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)
Check Your Mental Health
This mental health focused diversity and inclusion event will engage campus and community partners in providing resources and activities to increase student, faculty, and staff understanding of mental health resources, awareness of biases and stereotypes related to mental illness, and actions to improve the well-being of oneself and others.
Thursday, October 10 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Nebraska East Campus Union
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)
Ruckman Public Lecture: You Can Map the Milky Way
Dr. Kathryn Williamson, Teaching Assistant Professor at West Virginia University will present her talk, “You Can Map the Milky Way”.
Friday, October 11 from 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Nebraska City Campus Union Auditorium
Education Career Fair
School districts from across Nebraska and the U.S. will be on campus to discuss teaching opportunities with interested education applicants. https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/11282
Tuesday, October 15 from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
Nebraska City Campus Union Centennial Room
I Get By with a Little Help From My Friends
An Academic Success Workshop
Study Groups: Learn the do's and don'ts of groups and study partners to help maximize learning!
Tuesday, October 15 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, October 16 from 5:00 - 6:00 pm
221 Love Library South
Interviewing Tips for Health Schools
Will you be interviewing for a professional health school soon? Learn strategies for having a great interview.
Tuesday, October 15 from 5:00 - 6:00 pm
221 Love Library South
MCAT Workshop
An Explore Center Pre-Health Event
The MCAT is an important piece of your application to medical school. We’ll review the content of the exam, discuss considerations for when to take it, and share preparation strategies and resources.
Wednesday, October 16 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm
221 Love Library South
GRE Preparation for Health School Applications
An Explore Center Pre-Health Event
This session is for students applying to a professional health school that requires the GRE. This session will cover the format of the GRE, exam prep timelines, and helpful resources for GRE prep.
Thursday, October 17 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm
221 Love Library South
UCARE Application Info Session
UCARE application info sessions introduce students to the UCARE program and provide guidance on finding a project, approaching a prospective mentor, and writing a strong application proposal. Join us to learn how you can receive $2,400 in funding in Summer 2020 or Academic Year 2020-21. Register at https://research.unl.edu/events/event.php?eventID=4215.
Tuesday, October 22 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm in Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center Ubuntu Room
Tuesday, October 22 from 3:30 - 4:30 pm in Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center Ubuntu Room
Monday, November 11 from 3:30 - 4:30 pm in Nebraska City Campus Union Chimney Rock Room
Monday, December 2 from 12:15 - 1:15 pm in Nebraska City Campus Union Heritage Room
Understanding the Graduate School Application Process
The ins and outs of applying to graduate school: how to identify a graduate program, understanding the application process and timeline, and evaluating admission and funding offers. Presented by Kurt Mueller, assistant director of graduate recruitment, Office of Graduate Studies. Come with your questions. This workshop is open to all students considering graduate school. Register at https://research.unl.edu/events/event.php?eventID=4204.
Wednesday, October 23 from 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Nebraska City Campus Union Platte River Room
Time Management Triage
An Academic Success Workshop
Time Management: Learn to prioritize tasks and customize a schedule that will change your life!
Tuesday, October 29 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, October 30 from 5:00 - 6:00 pm
221 Love Library South