Elders in the Omaha tribe and their life stories is the topic of the March 16 Paul A. Olson Seminar in Great Plains Studies at UNL. Wynne L. Summers, assistant professor of English at Southern Utah University, will speak from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Great Plains Art Museum. Continue reading…
UNL will join Lincoln/Lancaster County Emergency Management in testing all tornado-warning systems at 10:15 a.m., March 16 in conjunction with Severe Weather Awareness Week (March 14-18). Continue reading…
The University of Nebraska's 2011 annual NU Tech Day is 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 23 in the East Union. The theme is "The Role of Technology in the Future of the University." Registration deadline is March 18. Continue reading…
The Lied Center for Performing Arts is offering faculty and staff the opportunity to purchase half-price tickets to performances this week. The faculty/staff discount is available for The Elders concert on March 17 and the Count Basie Orchestra performance on March 18. Continue reading…
UNL's "Emeriti Event: Oral History" series continues today with Irv Omtvedt, former vice chancellor of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The interview, led by Dan Wheeler, president of the UNL Emeriti Association, is 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., in the Wick Alumni Center. Continue reading…
Jeannette Eileen Jones, associate professor of history and ethnic studies, will discuss her new book, "In Search of Brightest Africa," at 7 p.m., March 16 at University Bookstore. The event is free and open to the public. A book signing will follow the reading and discussion. Continue reading…
Free financial counseling sessions will be offered to UNL employees in March. TIAA-CREF sessions are at the East Union, March 17 and 23 and the Wick Alumni Center Library, March 22, 23 and 29. A Fidelity consultant will be at Nebraska Union, March 21 and the East Union, March 30. Continue reading…