UNL will host three national speakers next month, including the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., as part of an annual Diversity Leadership Symposia. Jackson's 11:30 a.m., Nov. 30 lecture is a ticketed event, with free ticket distribution starting Nov. 1 for students and Nov. 7 for faculty and staff. Continue reading…
The University of Iowa has challenged UNL to see which university can attract more "likes" on Facebook before the Nebraska/Iowa football game on Nov. 25. Facebook users can "like" UNL at http://facebook.com/unl.edu. Continue reading…
General Studies and Career Services are collaborating together to offer a workshop that gives students ideas for how they can research majors. The workshop from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 27 in the Nebraska Union. The workshop is free and open to all students. Continue reading…
UNL Libraries and students celebrate Open Access Week 2011 with a series of informational events beginning Oct. 24. Continue reading…
The 8th annual Chili Competition is from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 28 in the Great Plains Room of the Nebraska East Union. UNL students and community members are invited to compete; entry deadline is Oct. 26. All proceeds benefit Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach. Sponsored by Student Involvement-East. Continue reading…
Learn about volatility in the financial market and get tips for becoming a long-term investor and how to wisely manage student loans and plan for repayment. Workshop is 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25 in the East Campus Union. Hosted by the UNL Student Money Management Center.
Students interested in the Nebraska at Oxford study abroad program for summer 2012 are invited to a special Oxford Coordinator 'Meet & Greet' event from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 26 in the Village Clubhouse. Stop in for pizza, pop, and the opportunity to meet the Oxford program coordinators. Continue reading…
Donald Wilhite, director of the School of Natural Resources, and Wayne Woldt, associate professor of biological systems engineering and School of Natural Resources, are the featured lecturers in the Honors Forum on Oct. 25 in the Nebraska Union. Wilhite will speak at 3:30 p.m. and Woldt at 7 p.m. Continue reading…
A special edition of Next@Nebraska highlighting campus Halloween activities will be delivered to students on Wednesday. The issue will cover Halloween events on Oct.26-31. Campus RSOs and departments can submit event news items by clicking the web link below. Submission Deadline is 12 p.m. Oct. 25.
The Huskers face another competition during the Oct. 29 game versus Michigan State -- a recycling challenge. UNL Recycling is looking for volunteers to help collect recyclables following that game as part of EPA’s Game Day Challenge. Continue reading…
Lean muscle and body fat. How much of each do you have? Learn your numbers during the Body Comp Testing in the Campus Rec Center from 5 to 6 p.m. Oct. 26 and 3 to 4 p.m. Oct. 27. Cost is $5. Pay at the Member Services desk and take receipt to Strength Training & Conditioning Room for your test. Continue reading…
Feeling squirrelly? The next meeting for NUTS (Nebraskans for the Upgraded Treatment of Squirrels) is at 6 p.m. Oct. 27 in the Nebraska Union. Open to all students. There will be lots of food and fun.
“Phenotypic evolution by gene duplication and changes of gene regulatory systems,” will be presented 4 p.m., Oct. 26 by National Academy of Sciences’ Masatoshi Nei of Pennsylvania State University. A reception is at 3:30 p.m. The seminar, in Beadle E103, is free and open to the public. Continue reading…