Posts Tagged ‘ Jean Ortiz Jones ’

Thompson Forum to examine death penalty and its consequences

Nov 15th, 2012 | By | Category: 2012, Campus News, Issue, Nov. 15

The death penalty remains an intense and impassioned debate, one that draws strong opinions on everything from morality to money. Two experts on the topic will aim to offer new insights on the debate during a Nov. 28 public appearance as part of the E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues. Nebraska Solicitor General J. Kirk […]



Forum features global health care expert

Apr 1st, 2011 | By | Category: Campus News, Feb. 24

Award-winning author and science journalist Laurie Garrett will offer insights on the realities of health care in the United States and across the globe when she delivers the next lecture in the E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues. Garrett, considered among the country’s premier authorities on health care and disease prevention, will present “Betrayal of […]



Diverse interests, desire to serve put Coburn on path to medical career

Apr 1st, 2011 | By | Category: Campus News, Feb. 24

The buzz around campus piqued Brian Coburn’s interest. It didn’t matter that the Spearfish, S.D., native came to UNL motivated by interests in human rights and service to others to pursue a legal career. After hearing the banter among his friends, he knew he had to take chemistry. “They were like, ‘Oh, it’s such a […]