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   from the issue of October 11, 2007

     
 
Carson dedication is Oct. 12

UNL will dedicate the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film Oct. 12 during Homecoming Weekend.

“The Dedication pays homage to Nebraska’s most prolific son, Johnny Carson,” said Paul Steger, director of the Carson School. “The Temple Building was where Johnny spent much of his time while at the University of Nebraska. His generosity makes it possible for future generations of students to have opportunities they couldn’t have anywhere else.”

The UNL Homecoming parade, which celebrates the Homecoming theme “Big Red Studios: A Tribute to Johnny Carson,” begins at 6 p.m. Oct. 12. The parade route ends at Temple Building, 12th and R streets. The parade is free and open to the public and will feature the UNL Cornhusker Marching Band and other floats and banners. In addition, Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman has issued a proclamation that Oct. 12, 2007, will be “Johnny Carson Day” in Nebraska.

On Oct. 13, members of the Carson family will be introduced during the first-quarter break of Nebraska’s Homecoming football game at Memorial Stadium.

A free open house will also be held at the Temple Building from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 13 so the public can tour the building during the dedication weekend and view memorabilia on display.

The weekend ends Oct. 14 with special alumni events. At 1 p.m. there will be an encore showing in Howell Theatre in the Temple Building of the student film on Johnny Carson that premieres Oct. 12. This screening is free and open to the public; however, seating is limited.

The film screening will be followed by a special event at the Temple Building to have selected alumni who are returning for the weekend share their stories about the Temple Building and their careers. The alumni event at the Temple Building at 1:30 p.m. is free and open to the public.


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