search articles:     from the issue of July 14, 2005         Museum celebrates gift with Discovery Center renovation The University of Nebraska State Museum unveiled renovations made to its Discovery Center and recognized the family whose support makes the project possible during a June 25 ceremony at UNL's Morrill Hall.   RHINO DISCOVERY - Alexa and Severin Jacob sweep away artificial ash to reveal a rhino skull at the University of Nebraska State Museum's renovated Discovery Center within Morrill Hall. The exhbit was opened to the public during a June 25 ceremony. The renovation was made possible through a donation by Betty Marx, a Lincoln native who now lives in Tampa, Fla. In recognition of her support, the museum changed the name of the room to the Dr. Paul D. and Betty Marx Science Discovery Center. Photo by Troy Fedderson/University Communications.   Unlike other areas of the museum, Discovery Center exhibits encourage visitors to touch and hold objects representing biodiversity. Often a favorite space for museum visitors, particularly children, this is the first major renovation of the area in more than 20 years. The renovations are made possible with support from Betty Marx, a Lincoln native who now lives in Tampa, Fla., to the University of Nebraska Foundation. In recognition of her support, the museum announced it has named the room the Dr. Paul D. and Betty Marx Science Discovery Center. Renovation of the center began last year and is now nearly 25 percent complete. The newest exhibit features a recreation of a fossil dig site from the Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park in Nebraska. Support from the Marx family will also establish a permanent endowment to provide ongoing funding for future updates and maintenance of the center. In other museum notes, the exhibit featuring "Fragile Nature: A Personal View" photographs by National Geographic Magazine photographer, Joel Sartore has been extended through Sept. 30 at the museum's Cooper Gallery, third floor, Morrill Hall. GO TO: ISSUE OF JULY 14 NEWS HEADLINES FOR JULY 14 Foursome aids actors Bombings fail to halt UNL travels Museum celebrates gift with Discovery Center renovation University makes switch to alternative fuels A Piece of University History Milliken lauds Unicameral commitment to NU OLLI program fosters lifelong learning Tractor museum continues work toward pulling its own weight University dedicates new research facility UNL delegation presents book to tribes UNL, UNMC join forces for Bio 2005 convention 732141S34709X