Nebraska's all-day (8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.), open house program is offered to high school seniors and their families. At Red Letter Day, you will have the opportunity to pick from several group presentations such as: choosing a major, university housing, scholarships, learning communities, financial aid, and many more.
On sale will be a wide variety of books in subjects such as history, Native studies, sports, and science fiction, as well as classic works by Nebraska authors including Willa Cather, Mari Sandoz, John G. Neihardt, and Wright Morris. You'll find the works of Ted Kooser, U.S. Poet Laureate 2004--2006; books in our acclaimed Flyover Fiction and At Table series; and an array of titles from our popular line of Bison Books. Paperbacks sell for $2 each, hardcovers for $4 each; fill a bag for $12. Proceeds benefit the University of Nebraska Press.
Singer, songwriter, guitarist, and social activist Lorna Bracewell "is a spirited young artist with a lot to say," says fellow musician Amy Grant. At just 23 years old, Bracewell is already a seasoned artist and performer who has released five self-produced albums of original music on her own label. Described by one reviewer as sounding "like an angel who swallowed Bob Seeger," Bracewell is also an educator and an activist who understands how the power of music can unite people for a cause. She is the founder, sponsor, and host of "On This Earth: Art to Inform, Enlighten, and Empower," a series of concerts embracing themes of racial justice, sexual justice, and religious tolerance.
