Today@UNL | Ladysmith Black Mambazo to play the Lied; Volunteers sought for alternative service learning trips

Ladysmith Black Mambazo performers Albert Mazibuko (left) and Joseph Shabalala (right) with Paul Simon.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo performers Albert Mazibuko (left) and Joseph Shabalala (right) with Paul Simon.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo at Lied Center Jan. 31

Just in time to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Paul Simon's album, "Graceland," which launched South African act Ladysmith Black Mambazo’s career, this a cappella choir will perform at the Lied Center for Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m., Jan. 31. Tickets are $25, $30 and $35. Continue reading…

 

EAP offers smoking cessation group

The EAP smoking cessation support group opens Feb. 7.The Employee Assistance Program is offering a six-session smoking cessation support group that starts Feb. 7. The first session is noon to 1 p.m. The group will provide printed material and educational information about nicotine addiction. Continue reading…

 

Volunteers sought for alternative service trips

Alternative Service BreakThe Center for Civic Engagement is seeking volunteers for alternative service break trips planned for UNL's spring break, March 17-22. The trips — to help in Kansas City, Mo., Minneapolis, Pine Ridge, S.D., Denver, and Joplin, Mo. — are open to faculty, staff and students. Continue reading…

 
The exhibit "Railroads and the Making of Modern America" is open through May 20 at the Sheldon Museum of Art.
The exhibit "Railroads and the Making of Modern America" is open through May 20 at the Sheldon Museum of Art.

Railroad exhibit featured at the Sheldon

The Sheldon Museum of Art has hit the rails in a new exhibition, “Railroads and the Making of Modern America.” The exhibition, open through May 20, features 50 works from the Sheldon’s permanent collection and local loans. The exhibit was organized by UNL's William Thomas. Continue reading…

 
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