We hope you'll take a moment to read through SNR's first alumni newsletter. Whether you were part of one of our many academic programs or are simply a natural resources enthusiast, we invite you to get up to speed on SNR happenings and to share your news and updates with us. Continue reading…
Hi, I'm John Carroll, professor and director of UNL's School of Natural Resources. Almost a year into my time here at SNR, I have been provided with enormous challenges and opportunities. Continue reading…
UNL's School of Natural Resources is hosting its inaugural Elevator Speech Contest at 7 p.m., April 17 in the Hardin Hall auditorium (room 107). Students will present on their research in three minutes or less and vie for cash prizes. The event is free and open to the public. Continue reading…
Karen Morin earned her doctoral degree in geography from UNL in 1996. In the 17 years since, she's been busy furthering her research interests, volunteering with a prisoner rights group, penning books and serving as an associate dean of faculty at Bucknell University in Pennsylvania Continue reading…
When Tyler Goeschel graduated in May 2013, he headed east to the University of Vermont. As a first-year master's student, Goeschel is working toward achieving his professional goals. "I'd like to teach at a university one day and continue doing relevant research," he said. Continue reading…
Are you...working your dream job? Doing innovative research? Living abroad? We love hearing what our alumni are up to! Share your story so we can share it with the rest of the SNR community. Continue reading…
Your time, knowledge and expertise with us are very valuable to us. Whether it's staffing a booth at one of our outreach events or being a guest lecturer, there are plenty of ways to stay active within SNR even after you've earned that degree. Contact Karen Jensen at kjensen4@unl.edu to learn more! Continue reading…
Hello, I'm Karen Jensen, SNR alumni & friends coordinator. I'm very excited to be working with you as we seek to build a greater presence within the school and beyond. I look forward to partnering with you to find ways to support our current students and research. Continue reading…
Featured Fund: Brian M. Smith Memorial Fund. Your gift to this fund supports an endowed scholarship for second-year or above students in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, with preference to students pursuing the areas Smith himself loved, fisheries and wildlife. Continue reading…
A bout with insomnia helped Joe Szilagyi answer some long-lingering research questions. "Last summer I had a brainstorm event at night when I was half-awake and half-asleep," said Szilagyi, research hydrologist and SNR associate professor. Continue reading…
Without a doubt, Brian Smith loved birds. "He got into birds working for us," said Dave Titterington, owner of Wild Bird Habitat Store in Lincoln. "He really got into birds." Continue reading…
Have you ever wanted to explore Nebraska's natural resources but didn't know where to start or whom to speak with? That's where the Nebraska Master Naturalist program comes in. The program, designed to engage adults with the state's natural resources, has announced its 2014 training sessions. Continue reading…
Paul Hanson became associate director of UNL's School of Natural Resources on Jan. 1. "What we have with Paul is an individual who has carved out an impressive scientific career with a reputation for being very collegial," said SNR director John Carroll. "He is someone who gets things done." Continue reading…