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06 Feb 2012    

Staff Council Valentine's Day Brown Bagger: Italia: La vita, la lingua, e l'amore

Theresa Catalano share a very personal view of life in Italy. Catalano, who lived in Italy with her family, will describe daily Italian life, customs, and traditions. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn some basic conversational Italian. Also, in keeping with Valentine’s Day, Catalano will end with a discussion of the Italian culture of love.

The brown bag presentation will be held February 14, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Mabel Lee 242.

 



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23 Jan 2012    

Gov. Heineman proclaims Jan. 23-28 "Lifelong Learning Week"

Gov. Dave Heineman has proclaimed Jan. 23-28 “Lifelong Learning Week” in observance of the 20th anniversary of lifelong learning at UNL.

“Lifelong Learning Week” is a part of a national movement created by Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes located on university and college campuses throughout the U.S.

The proclamation acknowledges the importance of lifelong learning, which “provides stimulating, congenial, and varied educational opportunities designed specifically for lifelong learners.”



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23 Jan 2012    

Marcelo Suárez-Orozco presentation Feb. 6, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00p.m.

Marcelo Suárez-Orozco will offer a lecture titled "Rethinking Immigration & Education in the Age of Global Vertigo" February 6, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. in the Union Ballroom, UNL City Union.



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23 Jan 2012    

Bovaird presents as part of research methodologies series Jan. 27

Not All Students Need to be Assessed: Research Designs Where Data are Intentionally Missing
Friday, Jan. 27, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
265 Mabel Lee Hall



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21 Jan 2012    

Fernando to present as part of NGN Seminar Series February 8

Samodha Fernando will present “Meta-functional Genomics: Towards Improving Animal Health and Nutrition” as part of the ongoing part of the Nebraska Gateway for Nutrigenomics Seminar Series. Fernando's presentation is scheduled for 12:00 p.m., February 8 in the Nebraska East Union Garden Room.  



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18 Jan 2012    

The 2011-2012 Biennial Student Juried Exhibition continues through February 17

The Biennial Student Juried Exhibition, sponsored by Textiles, Clothing, and Design, is a competitive show that offers students valuable experience in designing fashion for show. The acceptance rate for the exhibition was 46%.



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11 Jan 2012    

Quilts for Community project open to public January 14

Quilts for Community, January 14, 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
This event will be held at the International Quilt Study Center & Museum and is open to the public.

Come observe and interact with members of the Lincoln Quilters Guild as they work on a Habitat for Humanity project. In the past six years, LQG members have made nearly 2,000 quilts and donated them to city hospitals, Habitat for Humanity, Crisis Pregnancy Center, People's City Mission, Heritage Home for Children, Bags of Love, and other agencies.



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11 Jan 2012    

Bring your lunch! CEHS Staff Council sponsors Usher-Tate presentation on Belize

Betty-Jean Usher-Tate, graduate student in educational psychology, will talk about her experiences in Belize January 20, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Usher-Tate's presentation will be held in Mabel Lee 242.

This event is sponsored by CEHS Staff Council as part of their spring brown bag series.



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11 Jan 2012    

Browning, CEHS Junior, recieves prestigious Gilman Scholarship

Kelleen Browning, Junior in CEHS, has recieved the prestigious Gilman Scholarship for study abroad. Kelleen will study German through the UNL program at the Deutsch in Deutschland Institute in Berlin. Browning is also in the UNL Honors Program.

The Gilman Scholarship Program seeks to broaden the student population that studies abroad by supporting undergraduates who might not otherwise participate due to financial constraints. It is a highly competitive scholarship.



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10 Jan 2012    

Susan Sheridan, director of CYAF, embarked on a two-week mission to Haiti

A two-week mission trip inspired Susan Sheridan to help improve education efforts in Haiti.



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