Approximately 2,800 students will receive degrees at UNL commencement exercises May 6 and 7. Graduate commencement is 3 p.m., May 6; undergraduate ceremonies are 9:30 a.m., May 7, both at the Devaney Center. College of Law graduation is 3 p.m., May 7 at the Lied Center. Continue reading…
R. Wayne Drummond, dean of the College of Architecture, has announced his intention to retire as dean and return to a faculty position. Drummond has held the post since 2000. Ellen Weissinger, senior vice chancellor for academic affairs, accepted Drummond’s letter of intention with regret.
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The Campus Rec Center will be closed May 9-15 for an annual maintenance week. Campus Rec members should remove all items from lockers by 7 p.m., May 8. Administrative offices, member services desk and the intramural sports office will be open. Continue reading…
The Nebraska Statewide Arboretum’s annual spring plant sale is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 7 on East Campus. The selections will include plants not widely available in area nurseries. Proceeds fund Nebraska Statewide Arboretum programs and services. Continue reading…
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/7waToday@UNL is transitioning to a summer publication schedule. From May 9 to Aug. 19, Today@UNL will publish two editions per week: Tuesdays and Fridays. The submission deadline is noon the day before publication. Continue reading…
Thirteen cadets in the UNL ROTC program will receive military commissions in a joint commissioning ceremony May 7 at the Nebraska Union. The ceremony begins at 1:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Continue reading…
Astronomy Day will be celebrated 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., May 7 at the NU State Museum. Prizes and a variety of hands-on activities about space, science and astronomy will be featured. Admission is free for UNL faculty, staff, students and immediate family (with a valid NCard). Continue reading…
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The films "Of Gods and Men" and "Certified Copy" open May 6 at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center. "Of Gods and Men" is loosely based on the true story of monks of who lived in Algeria and were kidnapped in 1996. "Certified Copy" is a romantic drama starring Juliette Binoche. Continue reading…