The John W. Carson Foundation announced a $1 million gift to the University of Nebraska Foundation to create the Johnny Carson Opportunity Scholarship Fund. The permanently endowed scholarship fund will benefit students from Nebraska in the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts. Continue reading…
Executive Vice President and Provost Linda Ray Pratt will step down June 30, 2012, to return to her professional roots in the UNL Department of English, University of Nebraska President James B. Milliken announced Nov. 4.
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In recognition of National Distance Learning Week, Extended Education and Outreach hosts a Nov. 9-10 event on recruiting and retaining distance education students. The schedule includes a presentation by Mark Parker, University of Maryland, on using online distance ed to attract and keep students. Continue reading…
David Pearson, senior service hydrologist at the National Weather Service in Omaha, will present "The Missouri River Flood of 2011: Its Causes and Impacts," at 7 p.m., Nov. 8, in the Hardin Hall auditorium. The talk is free and open to the public. Continue reading…
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The UNL Student Money Management Center is hosting financial education events to help students manage money more wisely and confidently. Sessions include: Real Estate Market for College Students; Happy Hour/Happy Wallet; and Quiz Show. Continue reading…
An episode of the BYU Television program "Dining with the Dean" featuring UNL's Dean Manderscheid and Arts and Sciences students is posted online at http://go.unl.edu/qde. The reality television show features students competing in a cook-off judged by the dean. Continue reading…
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/qdeUNL's Center for Civic Engagement is partnering with the Big Ten Network LiveBIG initiative to award a $1,000 scholarship for outstanding service. Applications will be accepted Nov. 14 to Dec. 9. The winner will be selected by an online vote. Continue reading…
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The Insect Science Club's annual honey sale starts Nov. 8 in the Nebraska and East unions. The sale includes honey bears, jugs, creamed and comb honey, beeswax candles, and lip balm. Products will be available 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nov. 8 in both unions. Continue reading…