UNL has selected Joseph S. Francisco, former president of the American Chemical Society and member of the National Academy of Sciences, as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Senior Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Ellen Weissinger announced the appointment of Francisco on April 25. Francisco, who currently is the William E. Moore Distinguished […]
UNL professor of landscape architecture Kim Wilson has been appointed to a three-year interim dean position at the UNL College of Architecture. Ellen Weissinger, senior vice chancellor for Academic Affairs, announced the appointment April 26. The appointment as approved by the Board of Regents on May 18. A member of the UNL Architecture faculty since […]
Following a national search, Ellen Weissinger was selected by Chancellor Harvey Perlman to become UNL’s senior vice chancellor for academic affairs. The announcement was made Feb. 24. Weissinger had held the post in an interim role since Dec. 21, 2009. Her appointment was approved March 11 by the NU Board of Regents. Weissinger, formerly dean […]
Ellen Weissinger, interim senior vice chancellor for academic affairs, has been selected a finalist for the position. In a Jan. 28 memo to UNL faculty and staff, the search committee announced Weissinger will be taking part in formal interviews on campus Feb. 2-4, and have a public presentation 3:30 p.m. Feb. 2. The presentation will […]
Harvey Perlman, chancellor, Ellen Weissinger, interim senior vice chancellor for academic affairs, and John Owens, vice chancellor for the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, have recommended to the NU Board of Regents the following faculty members be awarded tenure and/or promotion in rank. The regents will vote on approval at their April 16 meeting. […]
Joan Giesecke, dean of libraries, was named interim associate vice chancellor for extended education and outreach by Ellen Weissinger, interim senior vice chancellor for academic affairs. The appointment was effective Jan. 8. Giesecke will assume leadership of all EEO functions until the university conducts a national search and hires a new administrator for the unit. […]
Ellen Weissinger, dean of Graduate Studies, was appointed interim senior vice chancellor for academic affairs by Chancellor Harvey Perlman on Dec. 21. The appointment is subject to approval by University of Nebraska President James B. Milliken and the Board of Regents. Weissinger has held numerous administrative positions at UNL before being appointed dean of graduate […]
Kimberly Andrews Espy, associate vice chancellor for research, has been appointed acting dean of graduate studies effective Jan. 1. Espy is assuming the role of acting dean in addition to her ongoing responsibilities as associate vice chancellor. She is stepping in while Ellen Weissinger, dean of graduate studies, serves as interim senior vice chancellor for […]
Calvin Garbin is the guy decked out in the orange T-shirt and tan shorts – even on the harshest of Nebraska winter days. He wore a purple shirt on Halloween and told students he was in disguise. This signature attire is a long-standing tradition for Garbin, professor of psychology and winner of a 2009 University […]
