The Food Processing Center is offering a one-day seminar for all individuals interested in exploring the idea of starting a food manufacturing business. The “From Recipe to Reality” seminar will be offered Jan. 9. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. The registration deadline is Dec. 19. For more information go to www.fbc.unl.edu or contact […]
UNL has received a five-year, $8.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Children’s Bureau to establish the Midwest Child Welfare Technical Assistance Implementation Center. The new center aims to improve the quality and effectiveness of child welfare services in Nebraska and nine other states. The center will partner with state […]
Europeans may be on the verge of reassessing their long-held resistance to genetically modified crops, and Nebraska could play a role in that shift, a UNL plant geneticist said. Sally Mackenzie, who directs UNL’s Center for Plant Science Innovation, recently returned from trip to Brussels, Belgium, as part of a delegation led by Gov. Dave […]
Steve Willborn, who has headed UNL’s College of Law since 2000, has announced his intention to step down next summer and return to the college’s faculty ranks. In an Oct. 23 e-mail to the college faculty, Willborn said, “There is no interesting back story to this decision. I simply decided that I’ve now counted my […]
Deb Hamernik and David Jackson have been appointed new associate deans in UNL’s Agricultural Research Division. Hamernik, who will arrive at UNL in March, is national program leader in the animal systems division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service. She also served as USDA’s program director for the […]
The Blackboard “Gradebook” is changing to the “Gradecenter.” The upgrade will allow faculty to enter student test scores more efficiently, select specific display types, freeze names for easier scrolling, and drop lowest and highest scores. Gradecenter also allows printing of progress reports and acces to analysis tools. Gradecenter has a different look, fueled by the […]
Free one-on-one financial counseling sessions will be offered to faculty and staff in November. A Fidelity consultant will be at the Nebraska Union Nov. 11 and 21, and at the East Union Nov. 10 (room posted at both sites). Sign up by calling 1-800-642-7131. A TIAA-CREF consultant will be at the Wick Alumni Center Library […]
Female staff are sought to take part in a nutrition research study. Applicants must be at least 45 years old, have computer access at work and be interested in participating in a nutrition research study. The study will provide nutrition information on how to maintain health and prevent diseases. For more information, send e-mail to […]
Dare to Care is UNL’s campus-wide competitive food drive. This competition is open to any UNL group. All food will be donated to the Lincoln Food Bank to provide Thanksgiving dinner to more than 3,000 area families. For more information, call 472-5869 or send e-mail to kendra.wolver@gmail.com.
The University of Nebraska Office Professionals Association will present the Boss of the Year award during an 11:45 a.m., Nov. 11 meeting in the East Union. Sen. Tony Fulton will also offer a presentation on the Guardian Angels program. Reservations are due by Nov. 6 to Belva Harris at 472-2354 or 205 FYH, 0956. The […]
