UNL will lead a $25 million project to reduce throughout the beef production chain the occurrence of E. coli strains that pose a major threat to public health. The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced the grant today and will be part of a 1 p.m. reception at Hardin Hall. Continue reading…
Deanna Funnell-Harris, USDA-ARS Research Plant Pathologist in the UNL Plant Pathology department, will present "The Role of Phenylpropanoid Pathway Metabolites in Resistance of Sorghum to Pathogens" at 4 p.m., Jan. 23, in 264 Keim Hall. All are welcome. Continue reading…
Gov. Dave Heineman has proclaimed Jan. 23-28 “Lifelong Learning Week” in observance of the 20th anniversary of lifelong learning at UNL. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNL serves nearly 1,000 of the state’s seasoned learners 50 years and older. Continue reading…
International students and graduate assistants may waive the UNL Healthy Option Student Plan by Jan. 27. International students waiving the plan must show proof of comparable medical, dental and pharmacy coverage. The waiver can be found on the University Health Center website. Continue reading…
Kwakiutl Dreher, associate professor of English and ethnic studies, will perform her one-woman show, "In a Smoke-filled Room...Color Matters" at 6 p.m., Jan. 24 at Sheldon Museum of Art. The play examines the impact artistry and storytelling can have on an individual life. Continue reading…
Jorge Heine, a professor who collaborated with Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu to establish the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission, will talk about restorative justice in a 7 p.m., Jan. 24 lecture in the Nebraska Union's Regency A room. The lecture is free and open to the public. Continue reading…
Thinkers & Tinkerers will be held at noon Jan. 23 at Nebraska Educational Television with technology agent Cheryl Barts discussing the “Anatomy of a Patent.” Continue reading…