A new study shows that Nebraska's insurance industry produces high-wage workers, contributes to a "brain gain" for the state and had an overall impact of $10.3 billion on the state's economy last year. The study was completed by economists Eric Thompson of UNL and Ernie Goss of Creighton University. Continue reading…
The NU Board of Regents on March 11 approved the naming of the Water for Food Institute. Now the Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute, the center was founded in 2010 with a $50 million gift from the Daugherty Charitable Foundation. Continue reading…
The Great Plains Art Museum exhibition, "Double Vision: New Works by Hulleah J. Tsinhnahjinnie," has been extended by popular demand through April 17. The exhibit was guest-curated by 2011 Geske Lectureship presenter Veronica L. Passalacqua. Continue reading…
The Lied Center for Performing Arts is celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a performance by The Elders, a Celtic rock band, at 7:30 p.m., March 17. Tickets are $29/$24 general admission, and $14.50/$12 for faculty/staff, students and youths 18 and under. Continue reading…
Dependent children (ages 19-26) who lose medical insurance coverage through NU's dependent audit may be eligible to enroll in their employer's insurance plan. IRS regulations allow for participants to enroll for coverage during the year if there is a qualified status change. Continue reading…
UAAD is offering a professional development workshop, "Continuous Process Improvement - Creating Excellence in Service Delivery," 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., March 29 in the Nebraska Union. The session will be led by Paula Wells, adjunct professor. The registration deadline is March 23. Continue reading…
The National Theater Live season continues with a 7 p.m., March 17 showing of "Frankenstein" at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center. The performance, broadcast live from London, is directed by Academy Award-winner Danny Boyle, with script by Nick Dear. An encore performance is 3 p.m., March 20. Continue reading…