News

02 May 2014    

Wagner exhibit May 18 through Sept. 5 Hillestad Textiles Gallery

Artist Sarah Wagner investigates invisible environmental systems such as genetic mutation, radiation, class and race. In her talk, she will discuss her most recent work which explores her neighborhood in the inner city of Detroit and the “invisible” strata, of which she has become increasingly aware. She has developed advanced patterning and sewing methods to create complex organic forms.

Wagner’s exhibit, Yard/Zone begins May 18 and runs through Sept. 5, 2014



View Wagner exhibit May 18 through Sept. 5 Hillestad Textiles Gallery Article

02 May 2014    

Hamouz receives Volunteer of the Year Award from Nebraska Restaurant Association

Fayrene Hamouz, associate professor in Nutrition and Health Sciences, was presented with the "Volunteer of the Year” award from the Nebraska Restaurant Association for her work and dedication to the Nebraska ProStart Program. The award was presented at the Restaurant Association's Taste of Nebraska dinner, April 28.



View Hamouz receives Volunteer of the Year Award from Nebraska Restaurant Association Article

02 May 2014    

Van Horn celebrates retirement May 16

Dave Van Horn, CEHS director of field services, is retiring after seven years with the college. Family, friends, and colleagues are invited to attend a retirement reception to be held 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m., May 16 in Room 104 of the Human Sciences Building on East Campus. Please RSVP to Jenny Day by May 12 at jenny.day@unl.edu, 402-472-5400.



View Van Horn celebrates retirement May 16 Article

02 May 2014    

Weiss retirement May 22

Wendy Weiss, professor TMFD, will be honored at a reception recognizing her retirement from the university, 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 22 at the Sheldon Art Museum on UNL’s city campus. The Department of Textiles, Merchandising & Fashion Design and the College of Education and Human Sciences invite you to join them in recognizing Weiss’s career and accomplishments over the last 28 years. RSVP to rsamuelson1@unl.edu before May 15.



View Weiss retirement May 22 Article

02 May 2014    

Yang and colleagues receive Nebraska Research Initiative Grant

Yiqi Yang, Charles Bessey Professor TMFD, has received grant funding from the Nebraska Research Initiative for the proposal, “Development of bioactive polymeric meshes to reduce complications of hernia repair surgery.” Yang and his two CO-PI—both from UNMC—were cited for the interdisciplinarity and excellence of project team and the project’s strong promise for future funding and potential commercialization. The funding amount is $100,000.

 



View Yang and colleagues receive Nebraska Research Initiative Grant Article

02 May 2014    

Congratulations CEHS graduates! We are proud of your success!

CEHS, it's faculty, and staff are proud of the approximately 436 undergraduate, 119 masters, and 34 doctorate students who will receive their degrees this spring. Their hard work, and the support and love of their families continue to inspire the CEHS community to strive toward enhancing the lives of individuals, families, schools, and communities and to strengthening the relationships among them. Our graduates are a tribute to the ultimate mission of every institution of higher education–student learning and achievement.

 



View Congratulations CEHS graduates! We are proud of your success! Article

02 May 2014    

Baier receives ASN Graqduate Student Research Award

Scott Baier presented his abstract, “MicroRNAs in bovine milk are bioavailable in healthy adults and down-regulate reporter gene activity in human kidney HEK-293 cell cultures,” at an oral competition during the ASN’s Scientific Sessions and Annual Meeting at the Experimental Biology 2014 conference April 24-30 in San Diego, CA.



View Baier receives ASN Graqduate Student Research Award Article

02 May 2014    

Research Collaborations Begin with Conversations, May 15-16, Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference C

Faculty and postdoctoral research associates from all disciplines are invited to the UNL Interdisciplinary faculty retreat. Register today.

The goal of the retreat is to bring together faculty from many disciplines to learn about one another’s work and identify strategic interdisciplinary research areas for UNL. All faculty are urged to attend.



View Research Collaborations Begin with Conversations, May 15-16, Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference C Article

02 May 2014    

Nebraska Gateway to Nutrigenomics 6th Annual Retreat rescheduled for June 9, register now

Each year the Nebraska Gateway to Nutrigenomics hosts a free, day-long retreat for faculty, postdocs, students, staff, industry partners, and other interested parties to provide an opportunity to explore relevant topics and to network with fellow researchers in academia and industry. This year’s theme is "Computational Science Meets Nutrigenomics” and will feature three internationally recognized experts: Eric Alm, associate professor Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Melvin Reichman Senior Investigator Lankenau Institute for Medical Research Chemical Genomics Center.



View Nebraska Gateway to Nutrigenomics 6th Annual Retreat rescheduled for June 9, register now Article

30 Apr 2014    

Scharmann new TLTE chairperson

Larry Scharmann, professor of Education, will soon join the College of Education and Human Sciences as chairperson of the Department of Teaching, Learning and Teacher Education. Scharmann begins his official duties August 1. Scharmann impressed the Search Committee, members of the Department of TLTE, others throughout UNL, and our colleagues in Lincoln Public Schools with his leadership abilities, his knowledge of schools, and his keen interest in faculty, staff, students and potential partners.
 



View Scharmann new TLTE chairperson Article