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Michelle Dvoracek (left) and a friend on a large tree in the Christchurch Botanic Gardens in New Zealand. (Courtesy photo)
Michelle Dvoracek (left) and a friend on a large tree in the Christchurch Botanic Gardens in New Zealand. (Courtesy photo)

SNR Student Spotlight: Michelle Dvoracek

A senior set to graduate in May 2015, Dvoracek has made the most of her time at SNR – from studying abroad in New Zealand last year to assisting a grad student with data extraction to testing out hands-on sampling techniques at UNL's Cedar Point Biological Station. Continue reading…

 

SNR Student Need-to-Know

SNR Student Need-to-Know is the one-stop shop for information for all SNR students. The information provided in this announcement is tailored and geared toward all SNR students. Whether it's important dates, jobs/internship postings or other helpful info, students can find news essential to their success. Faculty are welcome to read and share this information accordingly. Continue reading…

 

Titley to discuss climate change

David TitleyDavid Titley, professor of practice in the Department of Meteorology at Penn State University, will present "Climate Change and National Security: People Not Polar Bears" at 3:30 p.m., Oct. 30 in the Nebraska Union, 14th and R streets, on UNL's City Campus. Continue reading…

 
Jeff Raikes, co-founder, Raikes Foundation and board member of the Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute, delivers "A Small(holder) Revolution: Harnessing Data for the Poorest Farmers" on Monday. (Craig Chandler | University Communications)
Jeff Raikes, co-founder, Raikes Foundation and board member of the Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute, delivers "A Small(holder) Revolution: Harnessing Data for the Poorest Farmers" on Monday. (Craig Chandler | University Communications)

Sixth annual Water For Food conference convenes

Mobilizing new data gathering capabilities to improve global water and food security is the subject of the sixth annual Water for Food Global Conference hosted by the Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska in association with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Continue reading…

 

Alumni Association seeks award nominations

The Nebraska Alumni Association is seeking award nominations for noteworthy alumni, students and friends in several categories. The Nebraska Alumni Association is seeking award nominations for noteworthy alumni, students and friends in several categories. Several student awards are accompanied by scholarships. Nominations are due Nov. 1, and all recipients will be honored at the Alumni Awards Banquet in May. Continue reading…

 
Officer Eric Fischer accesses a driver's information during a stop on Oct. 17. The UNL Police Department is seeking accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. (Troy Fedderson | University Communications)
Officer Eric Fischer accesses a driver's information during a stop on Oct. 17. The UNL Police Department is seeking accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. (Troy Fedderson | University Communications)

UNLPD seeks international accreditation

An expansion of duties has led the UNL Police Department to pursue international accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. Continue reading…

 
Dave Gosselin, professor of Earth science and director of UNL's environmental studies program, has been re-elected as a Council of Environmental Deans and Directors (CEDD) executive committee member at-large for the October 2014 to September 2016 term.
Dave Gosselin, professor of Earth science and director of UNL's environmental studies program, has been re-elected as a Council of Environmental Deans and Directors (CEDD) executive committee member at-large for the October 2014 to September 2016 term.

Gosselin to continue CEDD involvement

Dave Gosselin, professor of Earth science and director of UNL's environmental studies program, has been re-elected as a Council of Environmental Deans and Directors (CEDD) executive committee member at-large for the October 2014 to September 2016 term. Continue reading…

 
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