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Paul Springer, Judy Burnfield and Natalie Williams

01 Mar 2016    By Alyssa Amen

Williams leads massage therapy study in rehabilitation hospital

When Alexis Verzal first arrived at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in Lincoln, Neb., her future held many more questions than answers. While her parents Tiffany and Brandon Verzal grappled with these unknowns, this much they knew: their world had been turned upside down.

To help families like the Verzals, researchers from UNL’s College of Education and Human Sciences are embarking on a project to reduce stress for primary caregivers whose children are recovering from a severe injury or illness.



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01 Mar 2016    

HEAR, HEAR! Data Support Pilot Middle School Bullying Prevention Presentation

Recent data from a pilot implementation of the HEAR for Middle Schools program provided staff with promising results. Developed and implemented through an ongoing collaboration between Career Training Concepts and researchers at The Harvard Graduate School of Education’s Making Caring Common Project and the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, the pilot study provided educators, parents, and students with invaluable feedback regarding what youth from five states thought about the intervention.



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Dr. Sheree Moser

26 Feb 2016    By Keith McGuffey

Sheree Moser Wins FCCLA Award

Sheree Moser, CYAF Assistant Professor of Practice, has earned the Nebraska Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Distinguished Service Award. 

The Distinguished Service Award recognizes outstanding contributions and continuing service by individuals whose primary responsibilities are directly related to the organization’s programs. Dr. Moser volunteers for FCCLA judging and state leadership events and helps organize state conferences.


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Dr. Sheree Moser

26 Feb 2016    By Keith McGuffey

Sheree Moser Wins FCCLA Award

Sheree Moser, CYAF Assistant Professor of Practice, has earned the Nebraska Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Distinguished Service Award. 

The Distinguished Service Award recognizes outstanding contributions and continuing service by individuals whose primary responsibilities are directly related to the organization’s programs. Dr. Moser volunteers for FCCLA judging and state leadership events and helps organize state conferences.


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25 Feb 2016    

DN profiles dual language teaching, quotes Catalano

As the state's demographics continue to change, Nebraska schools are increasingly seeking the services of bilingual teachers. School districts from Omaha to Lexington are adopting dual language programs to address the achievement challenges of more diverse student populations. Zach Hammack of the Daily Nebraskan recently wrote an article highlighting this education issue and consulted Theresa Catalano, assistant professor in Teaching, Learning and Teacher Education, for his story.

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25 Feb 2016    

DN profiles dual language teaching, quotes Catalano

As the state's demographics continue to change, Nebraska schools are increasingly seeking the services of bilingual teachers. School districts from Omaha to Lexington are adopting dual language programs to address the achievement challenges of more diverse student populations. Zach Hammack of the Daily Nebraskan recently wrote an article highlighting this education issue and consulted Theresa Catalano, assistant professor in Teaching, Learning and Teacher Education, for his story.

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24 Feb 2016    By University Communications

UNL to collaborate with Oman Tourism College

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has signed an agreement with Oman Tourism College to facilitate academic collaboration between the institutions.

The memorandum of understanding establishes a partnership in teaching, research, student exchange, faculty exchange, technology transfer, publication, curriculum development, joint projects and training.



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24 Feb 2016    By University Communications

UNL to collaborate with Oman Tourism College

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has signed an agreement with Oman Tourism College to facilitate academic collaboration between the institutions.

The memorandum of understanding establishes a partnership in teaching, research, student exchange, faculty exchange, technology transfer, publication, curriculum development, joint projects and training.



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24 Feb 2016    By University Communications

UNL to collaborate with Oman Tourism College

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has signed an agreement with Oman Tourism College to facilitate academic collaboration between the institutions.

The memorandum of understanding establishes a partnership in teaching, research, student exchange, faculty exchange, technology transfer, publication, curriculum development, joint projects and training.



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Eric Unrau

22 Feb 2016    By Keith McGuffey

Eric Unrau Awarded National Child Care Teacher Award

Eric Unrau, CYAF Lecturer, is a 2016 recipient of the Terri Lynne Lokoff/Children's Tylenol National Child Care Teacher Award. This award acknowledges the critical role of child care teachers in providing quality early care and education.



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