An agreement with University Housing has allowed Lincoln Fire and Rescue to offer hands-on training about high-rise fire response. Nearly 300 of Lincoln's first responders have taken part in the training sessions in Pound Hall. The training finishes today. Continue reading…
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A new study led by Jay Storz and published in the June 14 issue of Science shows that the benefits of individual mutations are determined by other mutations associated with it. In other words, genetic evolution is context-dependent. Continue reading…
Ellen Weissinger, senior vice chancellor for Academic Affairs, has announced that UNL will conduct an internal search for a permanent dean of the University Libraries. The search, open to all tenured members of the libraries faculty, begins immediately and is expected to finish by the end of July. Continue reading…
Click on the link below for a list of lectures, workshops and seminars during the week of June 15-21. For a complete list of events at UNL, go to http://events.unl.edu. Continue reading…
The NU State Museum's "Sunday with a Scientist" program will explore the "magical" chemistry featured in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter book series. "Chemistry – Harry Potter Style," 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. June 16 at Morrill Hall, is led by UNL's Rebecca Lai. Continue reading…
The "Coffee and Conversation in the Community" film series continues with a 1 p.m. June 16 screening of "The Quilted Conscience" at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center. A discussion in the Van Brunt Visitors Center follows the screening. Continue reading…
The films "Before Midnight" and "Frances Ha" are featured at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center. Both films are rated R. "Before Midnight" ends June 27; "Frances Ha" plays through June 20. Continue reading…
The Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center will showcase an encore presentation of Peter Morgan's new play "The Audience," starring Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth II, at 3 p.m. June 15. Continue reading…