UNL is one of 50 institutions in the nation to be named a Civic Learning Leadership Institution by Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. The honor is for institutions committed to work with off-campus groups to further students' commitment to civic learning and engagement. Continue reading…
South African theologian Charles Villa-Vicencio, regarded as a global authority in the area of transitional justice, will explore Africa's role as victim and as its own worst enemy when he presents an Oct. 17 public lecture as part of the E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues. Continue reading…
The Chancellor's University Safety Committee will present information during the 2012 Supplier Showcase, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 16 in the Nebraska Union. Committee members will be at a booth answering questions and listening to concerns from faculty and staff. Continue reading…
The Nebraska Alumni Association is seeking award nominations for noteworthy alumni, students and friends of the university. The awards are offered in several categories. Many student awards include scholarships. Nominations are due by Nov. 1. Continue reading…
The Animal Science Graduate Student Association is holding its annual turkey sale through Oct. 19. Orders will be available for pick-up Nov. 19-20. Cost is $1.70 per pound, with sizes ranging from 12 to 24 pounds. Continue reading…
A faculty forum on the University-Affiliated Research Center created through a new partnership with the United States Strategic Command is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 17 in the Gaughan Multicultural Center, room 212. For more information or to register, go to http://go.unl.edu/6gp. Continue reading…
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A higher percentage of rural Nebraskans this year said they've seen positive change in their communities than in any year since 1997, according to the 2012 Nebraska Rural Poll. The poll showed 34 percent of respondents saw positive change, the highest total since 37 percent in 1997.
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