Friday and Weekend, December 16 - 18, 2011
Matt Joeckel examines strata of the Ash Hollow Formation in western Nebraska.
MORRILL HALL, SUN 1:30PM'Sunday with a Scientist' explores rocks and minerals
Geology will be unearthed for children and families when the University of Nebraska State Museum's "Sunday with a Scientist" program explores rocks and minerals, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Dec. 18 in Morrill Hall.
Visitors will learn the difference between a rock and a mineral and what causes them to glow, crystallize or take on vibrant colors. They will also discover how we encounter minerals in our daily lives. Visitors are encouraged to bring a rock or mineral to the museum to be identified. Read more about Brixey and the FPA dean search on Today@UNL.
Bus operating schedule changes Monday
During the days in the academic year when classes are not in session, Parking and Transit Services adjusts the bus schedule to reflect the lower passenger demand. On Dec. 19, the bus schedule will adjust to a 20-minute wait between buses on City Campus, and 10-minute wait on East Campus.
The campus buses operate from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Regular bus service begins again Jan. 9.
Fall commencement to feature nearly 1,500 grads
Commencement exercises for nearly 1,500 graduates are scheduled at UNL on Dec. 16 and 17.
Graduate commencement exercises, including doctoral hooding, begin at 3 p.m. Dec. 16 for students earning doctoral and master's degrees. Undergraduate exercises begin at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 17. Both ceremonies will be at Bob Devaney Sports Center. The College of Law will have a separate hooding and commencement ceremony at 1 p.m. Dec. 16 in the Hamann Auditorium of Ross McCollum Hall.
Harvey Perlman, UNL chancellor, will preside over all three ceremonies. Read more about graduation ceremonies on Today@UNL.
'Being Elmo', 'The Way' open at the Ross
An uplifting documentary about Elmo creator Kevin Clash and a drama written and directed by Emilio Estevez open Dec. 16 at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center. Both "Being Elmo" and "The Way" show through Dec. 22.
"Being Elmo" showcases Clash, the creator of Sesame Street's international icon Elmo. Clash — who displayed his creativity and talent at a young age — long dreamed of working with his idol and master puppeteer Jim Henson. "Being Elmo" traces Clash's path to Sesame Street and Elmo's creation. The documentary is narrated by Whoopi Goldberg and includes rare archival footage. Read more about this film and see a schedule on The Ross website.
A photo from George Tuck's "Flat Places and Interesting People" exhibition.
Loft Gallery features Tuck's photo series
An exhibition featuring the photography of George Tuck, retired professor of photojournalism, is on display through Jan. 31 in the East Union's Loft Gallery. The show features select photos from Tuck's "Flat Places and Interesting People" exhibition.
During a semester-long sabbatical in 1998, Tuck drove more than 10,000 miles through the Great Plains shooting photos for "Flat Places and Interesting People." The exhibit — which debuted in UNL's Great Plains Art Museum — featured 90 photos.
