The College of Journalism and Mass Communications is planning a night of converged election coverage. More than 70 students in radio, television, online and print journalism have been gearing up to cover Election 2008. The student participation in election coverage is the capstone in a semester of election-focused events. Coverage begins at 8 p.m., Nov. […]
Rain or shine, Mischnick pedals 18 years of 2-wheel commutes Duane Mischnick’s pedal-powered commute has never been about trimming fuel and parking costs – that’s just gravy. His principal reason is a bit more self-centered. “I started riding bike to work primarily for the cardio benefit,” said Mischnick, a plumber/pipe fitter with Utility Services. “It […]
September has been a debut of sequestered talent for Gerald Logan. ARTIST’S REACTION – Gerald Logan, a custodian with the East Union, looks at his photo “Children of the Village,” shot while he was stationed in the Philippines with the U.S. Navy in the 1960s. The photo is part of Logan’s first exhibition, on display […]
UNL is promoting a new partnership to raise awareness about threatening and troubling behavior on campus and empower students, faculty and staff to take action. The Threat Assessment Partnership re-emerged this spring as a collaboration between UNL Police, University Health Center and its Counseling and Psychological Services, and UNL Human Resources’ Employee Assistance Program, and […]
Hibbing Why does it seem many people begin with political preferences and then try to find reasons justifying their inclinations? Why is it so difficult to sway people who care deeply about politics no matter how compelling the facts or persuasive the prose? UNL research may help to answer these questions. By monitoring people’s physical […]
Entomology open house draws more than 400 visitors Photos by Troy Fedderson, University Communications
Featured artist is Florida State’s André Thomas By Stephani Ruiz, School of Music RESIDENCY EXPERIENCE – Ann Howard, director of choral activities for Boston University, (second from right) reacts during the first Kjelson Distinguished Choral Residency in 2003. The familiar voice of a distant friend provided unforeseen opportunities for John Richmond, professor and chair of […]
“Journals of the Days,” an exhibition that explores the artistic process of landscape painter Keith Jacobshagen, opens at Sheldon Museum of Art Oct. 7 and will be on view through Nov. 30. Organized by the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum in celebration of its 30th anniversary, the exhibition is composed of 20 reproduced images from Jacobshagen’s journals. […]
MAN ON WIRE – Philippe Petit, a Parisian street performer and wire walker, starts his 1974 tightrope walk between the World Trade Center’s twin towers. Photo Jean-Louis Blondeau/Polaris Images. The documentary “Man on Wire” and the French thriller “Tell No One” open Sept. 26 at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center. James Marsh’s “Man […]
Iowa artist Leighton Pierce will screen and discuss a selection of his film and video works at 7:30 p.m., Sept. 29 at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center. The screening and discussion are free and open to the public. Pierce creates installations of video and audio loops presented on constructed 3-D projection objects. Currently, […]
