As the College of Engineering celebrates its first centennial in 2009, Morris Schneider has been a faculty member for more than half of those 100 years, and actually began his studies here in 1946. Schneider, a senior lecturer emeritus with industrial and management systems engineering, will be recognized for his 55 years of work at […]
Here’s a scene that has played out countless times around the country and the world: A guy in a University of Nebraska T-shirt is standing on a crowded street corner, or is in line for a movie, or perhaps is shopping at a busy market. At some point, another guy — this one wearing a […]
On Sept. 10, more than 900 employees will be honored for years of service to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln at an event at the Lied Center for Performing Arts. The Service Awards ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. with refreshments for those being honored starting at 9 a.m. After the ceremony, at 11 a.m., Chancellor Harvey […]
Talented teachers in the School of Music will take to the stage in the UNL Faculty Showcase Concert, 7:30 pm. Sept. 13 in Kimball Hall. The show includes a Greek Orthodox hymn, “Potirion Sotiriu” by Victoria Bond performed by Paul Barnes, co-chair of the piano area. Pianist Ann Chang-Barnes will play Beethoven’s Sonata Op. 2, […]
Chancellor Harvey Perlman will deliver the annual State of the University address during the third week of fall classes. His speech begins at 11 a.m. Sept. 10 at the Lied Center for Performing Arts. Perlman will review the successes of the past year and describe the challenges and opportunities offered by the 2009-2010 academic year. […]
During his 40-year career at UNL, Robert Knoll taught generations of students to enjoy the rich beauty of English language and literature, pioneered a number of innovative teaching initiatives, and was an exemplary academic citizen and first-rate scholar. It’s fitting, then, that a new residence hall under construction at UNL carry Knoll’s name, Chancellor Harvey […]
Verbatem – Chancellor Harvey Perlman issued this Aug. 27 e-mail explaining the new policy aimed to cut into the potential spread of flu viruses. Colleagues, As you all know, we are facing a potential H1N1 flu epidemic of unknown proportions or severity beginning this fall. Universities are thought to be particularly vulnerable due to the […]
The University Health Center is gearing up for a busy semester, according to Linda Rizijs, UHC’s director of nursing. “I’m looking for outside nurses to help with immunization clinics,” said Rizijs. “I’m not sure what to expect but I want to be prepared.” First semester is typically busy with the influx of new freshmen and […]
Former Nebraska Congressman Doug Bereuter will give the first lecture in the 2009-2010 E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues at 7 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Lied Center for Performing Arts. The theme of this year’s forum series is “Encountering China.” Bereuter’s lecture, “China’s Trade and Soft Power Relationships with Asia and the United States […]
Bob Torrell, president of the University of Nebraska Federal Credit Union, and Kelli Eason, marketing intern for the NUFCU, prepare hot dogs during an annual members appreciation cookout on Aug. 20. More than 400 NUFCU members attended cookouts on Aug. 19 and 20. The credit union also raised more than $400 for CU4Kids, which benefits […]
