The College of Education and Human Sciences student advisory board is hosting a SophFrosh for CEHS freshmen and sophomores at 5 p.m., Sept. 30 in the CEHS faculty parking lot. Join the competition for an Apple iPad and mingle with other students in the college. Free food will be provided. Continue reading…
On Oct. 1, the NU State Museum in Morrill Hall will open "A Turning Point: Navajo Weaving in the Late Twentieth Century," an exhibit showcasing modern Navajo textiles. Continue reading…
UNL Outdoor Adventures is offering two trips during fall break Oct 15-19. Choose between rock climbing at Sam's Throne in the Ozark National Forest in Arkansas or biking the Katy Trail in central Missouri. Sign-up deadline is Oct 1. Register by calling 472.4777 or e-mail jbakewell2@unl.edu. Continue reading…
Author E. Benjamin Skinner will expose the fast-growing criminal industry of human trafficking in a Sept. 30 lecture, the first in the 2010-11 season of the E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues. His lecture, "A Crime So Monstrous: Face to Face with Modern Day Slavery," begins at 7 p.m. at the Lied. Continue reading…
Frying an egg is easy, isn't it? Learn kitchen survival techniques by attending Cooking 101. Taught by UNL Culinology students, this three-class workshop series is for students who want to balance flavor, cost and nutrition in simple meal preparation. Continue reading…
The UNL Parents Association in conjunction with the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs will host the 2010 UNL Parents Weekend Oct. 1-3.
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There is more to being involved on campus than attending meetings. Together members perform community service and prosper as accomplished students. If you are interested join us for any of our Interest Sessions. Monday, Sep. 27th @ 8:00 or Tuesday, Sep. 28th @ 7:00 in the Union. Continue reading…
The University of Nebraska State Museum and the Nebraska Department of Roads are celebrating 50 years of life in the past lane. A special exhibit will open Sept. 29 at Morrill Hall highlighting spectacular fossil finds salvaged over the last five decades through the Highway Paleontology Program. Continue reading…
The NU State Museum's 2nd annual "Wildlife and Nature" amateur photography exhibit will open Oct. 1 on the third floor of Morrill Hall. Nearly 500 images of birds, mammals, plant life, other wildlife, natural landscapes, and people interacting with nature will be showcased through Dec. 1, 2010. Continue reading…
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As part of the university's efforts to deliver timely notification on campus about emergencies, a test of a Wide Area Notification speaker system is planned for 4 p.m. Sept. 28. A reminder will be issued earlier in the day through the UNL Alert message system. Continue reading…
Faculty, staff and students can drop their jeans for a good cause this fall. Members of UNL's Public Relations Student Society of America will be collecting at least 500 pairs of jeans in October as part of the "Cotton. From Blue to Green" campaign. Continue reading…
Visit the International Quilt Study Center and Museum free of charge the first Friday of every month from 5-7 p.m. Housing the largest publicly held quilt collection in the world, the museum features multiple quilt collections and exhibitions to create enjoyable experiences for all ages. Continue reading…
UNL Libraries will host its annual “Explore & Win Fest” from noon-1:30 p.m., Sept. 30 in the Love Library lobby and room 127. Visit a few tables, learn about the new services UNL Libraries has to offer and enter to win gift card prizes from the bookstore, computer store and iTunes. Continue reading…
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Learn the basic massage techniques in a one-night class at the UNL Campus Rec Center. Class is hands-on and participants are encouraged to sign up with a partner to practice massage on each other. Continue reading…
The University of Nebraska State Museum and the UNL School of Natural Resources will host "NaturePalooza Nebraska," 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Oct. 2 at Morrill Hall. The event provides a day of discovery and hands-on activities focused on natural resources in Nebraska. Continue reading…
The Walk and Talk Walking Group meets every Tuesday from 3pm-4pm. The group meets in front of the Rotunda Gallery inside the Nebraska City Union. No registration required. For more information contact Anita at 402-472-2597 ext. 5.
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The Nebraska chapter of Phi Beta Lambda will host its fall leadership conference from 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Oct. 4 in the Nebraska East Union. Keynote speakers will be Joe Moglia, Chairman of TD Ameritrade and volunteer Husker football coach and Olympic bobsledder Curt Tomasevicz. Continue reading…