Math Department Events
Pavlo Pylyavskyy, University of Minnesota
Hosted by Tri Lai. Algebraic entropy was introduced by Bellon and Viallet as a measure of complexity of algebraic systems. Having zero algebraic entropy is one of the forms of integrability in discrete case. This talk will discuss how looking for algebraic entropy leads to interesting questions and answers in two settings: that of bipartite T-systems, coming from the world cluster algebras, and that of R-systems, coming from the recently active area of dynamical algebraic combinatorics. In the case of T-systems this leads to a classification result related to classifying all pairs of commuting Cartan matrices of affine type. The talk is based on joint works with Pavel Galashin.
Friday, March 13 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm
115 Avery Hall
Math Club Presents the "Career Perspectives in Mathamatics" Lecture
Talk by Michael Bieterman from the Boeing Company - "The Life and Times of a Mathematical Kid - UNL Math Major and Beyond"
Thursday, March 19 from 4:00-5:00 pm
351 Avery Hall
Adam Larios, University of Nebraska—Lincoln
Hosted by David Pitts
Friday, March 20 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm
115 Avery Hall
Course Preview for Fall 2020
Come find out about the upper level mathematics courses for fall 2020 from the instructors teaching them.
Thursday, April 2 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm
351 Avery Hall
Amy Bennett, University of Arizona
Hosted by Wendy Smith.
Friday, April 3 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm
115 Avery Hall
Amanda Laubmeier, University of Nebraska—Lincoln
Hosted by Richard Rebarber.
Friday, April 10 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm
115 Avery Hall
Campus-Wide Events
Global Cafe: Peace Corps Information Session
Interested in serving abroad with Peace Corps? Join us and meet with a Peace Corps recruiter and former volunteer. We’ll be serving coffee and pastries while we learn about different opportunities and the application process. The Peace Corps Volunteer program is often called life-defining by the more than 230,000 Americans who have served. Get the chance to fully integrate into a host country community, where you will live and work on projects ranging from education to business development.
Monday, March 9 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm
538 Oldfather Hall
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
Chaired by two UNL alumni who are long-time members of the 12-step program, meetings are open to the university community. For many young people in recovery, a college social environment defined by alcohol and/or drug use can pose significant challenges. Sometimes, people find themselves giving up on college education in order to remain sober.
Monday, March 9 at 8:00 pm
Husker Hall Room: Common area right inside front door
Dish It Up
Join a lively weekly discussion about current and hot topics affecting students’ lives, the campus, and society in the United States and globally. Dish It Up is a safe space for students, staff and faculty to share their personal views, engage in civil discussion and learn from others. Bring a lunch; water and sodas are provided.
Tuesday, March 10 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center OASIS Lounge
I Love NU Day
Join us at the State Capitol in celebrating our university!
Tuesday, March 10 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm
Nebraska State Capitol Rotunda
Stop, Serve & Mingle
Students are encouraged to take a break from the non-stop hustle of daily life for a little fun—to connect with friends and fellow students and give back to the community at the same time. Each session of Stop, Serve & Mingle focuses on arts and crafts activities for the benefit of Meals on Wheels, Friendship Home, and the Military and Veterans Success Center. It’s a great (and relaxing) time to take your mind away from academics and to enjoy the de-stressed company of other people.
Tuesday, March 10 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm
Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center Unity Room
It’s the End of the Semester as We Know It
A CAST Success Workshop
Study Skills: Want to finish the semester strong? Start now! Learn to maximize your final weeks.
Tuesday, March 10 from 4 to 5 pm
Wednesday, March 11 from 5 to 6 pm
221 Love Library South
Study at Sheldon
Need a change in scenery to tackle that homework? Head over to Sheldon for a special students-only after-hours study hall. Free coffee from the Coffee House. Healthy treats for brain power. Extra seating and charging stations. Explore current exhibitions.
Wednesday, March 11 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm
Sheldon Museum of Art
Zombies and the Science of Braaaaains with Jackie Omelian
Staggering, moaning, and barely alive – no, not students in an 8am lecture – ZOMBIES! In this talk we’ll apply neuroscience and psychology concepts to explain the what, why, and how to of these perennially popular undead creatures. Why are zombies like that anyways? Maybe all that moaning and groaning and murder is just a bad case of “hanger” from a massive nutrient deficiency. Or maybe they’d love to chat but have damage to their temporal lobe or cranial nerves making them a mumbling mess. We’ll examine the brain areas associated with common zombie symptoms and how they might differ from the healthy human brain. We’ll also consider some of the ways in which a zombie apocalypse could actually happen by looking at real world examples of diseases and disorders that hijack the nervous system for their own nefarious ends. For example, rabies is a virus that causes aggression and is spread primarily through the bite of an infected individual… sound familiar? By the end of the talk you should develop a greater understanding of your own brain and be well prepared to repel a zombie apocalypse, should one occur. Dr. Jacquelyn Omelian is an assistant professor of practice in the UNL psychology department, where she teaches a wide variety of neuroscience classes. She also shares her love of brains with the public through her educational outreach group NeuroWOW.
Wednesday, March 11 starting at 7:00 pm
221 Love Library South
Healthy Snacks
The Nutrition and Health Promotion Association will be partnering with Big Red Resilience & Well-being to offer healthy snacks Around the Kitchen Table at the University Health Center every Thursday during the spring semester. Stop by for a taste!
Thursday, March 12 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon
University Health Center Around The Kitchen Table (1st floor)
UNL Dairy Store Relocation Celebration
Stop by to visit our new location and enjoy a free scoop of ice cream! Remarks at 2:30 pm.
Thursday, March 12 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm
114 Food Industry Complex
Fulbright Information Session
Fulbrights are for graduate study, research abroad, or teaching English abroad. Grants are awarded to graduating seniors, alums, and graduate students in all academic fields and in the creative and performing arts. One-year English teaching assistantships are also available. Applicants must hold a B.A. degree or the equivalent before the beginning date of the grant. Fulbrights provide round-trip airfare, language or orientation courses (where appropriate), tuition (in some cases), book and research allowances, maintenance for the academic year, supplemental health and accident insurance, and, in some cases, funds for spousal support.
Thursday, March 12 from 3:30 to 4:30 pm
Nebraska City Campus Union Platte River Room North
Tales of Extreme Weather on the Great Plains
From extreme temperature swings and monster hail to tornadoes and floods, Ken Dewey, UNL regional climatologist and author of “Great Plains Weather,” will describe some of the Great Plains’ weirdest and most extreme weather.
Thursday, March 12 from 3:30 to 4:30 pm
Center for Great Plains Studies (1155 Q Street, Lincoln, NE 68588)
Nebraska Under Water: The Floods of 2019
Martha Shulski, Nebraska State Climate Office director, will join Graham Christensen, of GC Resolve, in presenting the science behind the floods during Nebraska Under Water: The Floods of 2019. The two will discuss the floods’ lasting impact on Nebraska and the agriculture industry. Food and drinks will be provided, though it is requested guests being their own reusable bottle.
Thursday, March 12 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm
Nebraska City Campus Union Platte River Room
Super Smash Showdown
Friend or Super Smash Bro? Only one way to find out. Compete in our livestreamed Super Smash Bros tournament for your chance to win prizes! Whether you’re an esports expert or recreational gamer, there’s something here for everyone. 1 v 1 Smash tournament | Friendly Game Stations | Game Developer Demos | VR Demos
Friday, March 13 from 3:00 to 9:00 pm
Andersen Hall
Pantry to Table
We will be cooking a recipe that can be made from ingredients available at Husker Pantry. The short presentation will include a cooking demonstration and samples for attendees! There is no cost to attend.
Monday, March 16 starting at 12:00 noon
University Health Center Around the Kitchen Table (1st floor)
Pride in the Workplace
LGBTQA+ students and allies are invited for networking and dialogue with companies taking strides to foster diversity.
Monday, March 16 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm
Wick Alumni Center
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
Chaired by two UNL alumni who are long-time members of the 12-step program, meetings are open to the university community. For many young people in recovery, a college social environment defined by alcohol and/or drug use can pose significant challenges. Sometimes, people find themselves giving up on college education in order to remain sober.
Monday, March 16 at 8:00 pm
Husker Hall Room: Common area right inside front door
Dish It Up
Join a lively weekly discussion about current and hot topics affecting students’ lives, the campus, and society in the United States and globally. Dish It Up is a safe space for students, staff and faculty to share their personal views, engage in civil discussion and learn from others. Bring a lunch; water and sodas are provided.
Tuesday, March 17 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center OASIS Lounge
Time Management Triage
A CAST Success Workshop
Time Management: Learn to customize a schedule and make the most of the time you have left in the semester.
Tuesday, March 17 from 4 to 5 pm
Wednesday, March 18 from 5 to 6 pm
221 Love Library South
Education Career Fair
School districts from across Nebraska and the U.S. will be on campus to discuss teaching opportunities with interested education applicants. Registration and more information for this career fair will be found in Handshake soon.
Wednesday, March 18 from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
Nebraska City Campus Union Centennial Room & Ballroom
Healthy Snacks
The Nutrition and Health Promotion Association will be partnering with Big Red Resilience & Well-being to offer healthy snacks Around the Kitchen Table at the University Health Center every Thursday during the spring semester. Stop by for a taste!
Thursday, March 19 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon
University Health Center Around The Kitchen Table (1st floor)
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
Chaired by two UNL alumni who are long-time members of the 12-step program, meetings are open to the university community. For many young people in recovery, a college social environment defined by alcohol and/or drug use can pose significant challenges. Sometimes, people find themselves giving up on college education in order to remain sober.
Monday, March 23 at 8:00 pm
Husker Hall Room: Common area right inside front door
Symposium on Quantum Materials and Technologies
The Nebraska Center for Materials and Nanoscience (NCMN) will host a symposium on Emergent Quantum Materials and Technologies (“EQUATE”). The event’s agenda and speakers are at https://ncmn.unl.edu/equate. Pre-registration is free (includes lunch during the event) and REQUIRED for attendance.
Thursday. March 26 starting at 8:30 am
Willa Cather Dining Complex Red Cloud Room
SciComm 2020
SciComm 2020 is an annual gathering of scientists, educators, professional communicators and artists, all hoping to gain training in effective science communication, forge connections and receive critical feedback. Though registration officially closes March 23, presentation titles, abstracts and hotel reservations are due March 6. To register, visit http://www.scicommcon.org.
Friday, March 27 to Sunday, March 29
Willa Cather Dining Complex
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
Chaired by two UNL alumni who are long-time members of the 12-step program, meetings are open to the university community. For many young people in recovery, a college social environment defined by alcohol and/or drug use can pose significant challenges. Sometimes, people find themselves giving up on college education in order to remain sober.
Monday, March 30 at 8:00 pm
Husker Hall Room: Common area right inside front door
Dish It Up
Join a lively weekly discussion about current and hot topics affecting students’ lives, the campus, and society in the United States and globally. Dish It Up is a safe space for students, staff and faculty to share their personal views, engage in civil discussion and learn from others. Bring a lunch; water and sodas are provided.
Tuesday, March 31 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center OASIS Lounge
Welcome to the NO CRAM ZONE
A CAST Success Workshop
Test Preparation: Learn to study effectively and prepare for exams while keeping up in other classes.
Tuesday, March 31 from 4 to 5 pm
Wednesday, April 1 from 5 to 6 pm
221 Love Library South
Healthy Snacks
The Nutrition and Health Promotion Association will be partnering with Big Red Resilience & Well-being to offer healthy snacks Around the Kitchen Table at the University Health Center every Thursday during the spring semester. Stop by for a taste!
Thursday, April 2 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon
University Health Center Around The Kitchen Table (1st floor)
Fulbright Information Session
Fulbrights are for graduate study, research, or teaching English abroad. Grants are awarded to graduating seniors, alums, and graduate students in all academic fields and in the creative and performing arts. One-year English teaching assistantships are also available. Applicants must hold a B.A. degree or the equivalent before the beginning date of the grant. Fulbrights provide round-trip airfare, language or orientation courses (where appropriate), tuition (in some cases), book and research allowances, maintenance for the academic year, supplemental health and accident insurance, and, in some cases, funds for spousal support.
Thursday, April 2 from 3:30 to 4:30 pm
Nebraska City Campus Union Platte River Room North
Free Skate Night
UNL students can ice skate for free on select Fridays. Free for UNL students with their N-Card. $6 per person for the general public. Skate rental is available for $3 per pair.
Friday, April 3 from 8:00 to 10:00 pm
John Breslow Ice Hockey Center (433 V Street, Lincoln, NE 68508)
Weatherfest
An analysis of Nebraska’s 2019 flooding disaster. — FREE EVENT, FREE PARKING — Exhibits and Activities / 9:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m. - Severe Weather Symposium / 12:30 p.m.– 4:00 p.m. - Weatherfest is a “Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador” Event.
Saturday, April 4 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center Auditorium
Cicero on the Go
A CAST Success Workshop
Class Presentations I: Learn to create and deliver presentations as impactful as the great orators’!
Tuesday, April 7 from 4 to 5 pm
Wednesday, April 8 from 5 to 6 pm
221 Love Library South
Hello Out There
A CAST Success Workshop
Class Presentations II: Strengthen your presentations through audience awareness and finding common ground.
Tuesday, April 14 from 4 to 5 pm
Wednesday, April 15 from 5 to 6 pm
221 Love Library South
Essays for Health Schools
An Explore Center Pre-Health Event
What are professional school admissions committees looking for in your application essay? Learn how to write a great application essay for the health profession school you are applying to.
Thursday, April 16 from 4 to 5 pm
221 Love Library South
Applying to Health Schools 101
An Explore Center Pre-Health Event
Learn about the steps to applying to a professional health school and how to submit your best application. This workshop will not cover information about applying to nursing school, radiography programs, or dental hygiene programs.
Tuesday, April 21 from 5 to 6 pm
221 Love Library South
Applying to Law Schools 101
An Explore Center Pre-Law Event
Learn about the application process for law school and how to prepare to submit your best application. We will cover topics like the timeline for applying, researching law schools, the components of the application (LSAT, personal statement, etc.), and more.
Wednesday, April 22 from 4 to 5 pm
221 Love Library South
Law School Essay Workshop
An Explore Center Pre-Law Event
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.
Tuesday, April 28 from 5 to 6 pm
221 Love Library South
AMCAS Application Info Session
An Explore Center Pre-Health Event
If you will be applying to medical school this summer or fall, this workshop will cover all of the aspects of your AMCAS application. We will have plenty of time for your questions so that you can hit the ground running when the application opens in May.
Thursday, April 30 from 4 to 6 pm
221 Love Library South