Randal Pinkett, chairman and CEO of BCT Partners and winner of NBC’s “The Apprentice” with Donald Trump, will give the keynote address at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Engineering’s E-Week Open House on April 20 in the Nebraska Union auditorium. Limited seating will be available to the public on a first come, first serve basis. Following his presentation, Pinkett will sign copies of his recently released book, “Campus CEO: The Student Entrepreneur’s Guide to Launching a Multimillion-Dollar Business.” The book signing will be 1-1:30 p.m. in the union’s Heritage Room. Pinkett’s presentation is sponsored by the College of Engineering, UNL Office of Academic Affairs, University of Nebraska President’s Office, J.D. Edwards Honors Program and the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. Contact: General E-Week information – Dave Williams, Assistant Director of Retention, (402) 472-8309, dwilliams5@unl.edu

"Measuring Inertia and Variety-Seeking Behavior in U.S. Cheese Consumption," will be presented by Dr. Daniel Pick, Economic Research Service, USDA.

"Optoelectronic Devices Based on a Semiconducting Polymer Homojunction," Dr. Janelle Leger, University of Washington

Refreshments: Brace Lab 201 @ 3:30 p.m.
Lecture: Brace Lab 211 @ 4:00 p.m.

Colloquium abstract can be found at: http://physics.unl.edu/news/schedule.html

For further information please call the Department of Physics and Astronomy at (402) 472-2770 or email paoffice@unl.edu

"Lattice Problems", Bela Bollobas, Trinity College, Cambridge, and the University of Memphis. The talk will be preceded by refreshments in 348 Avery Hall.

Winner of four 2000 Tony Awards,® AIDA is a musical bursting with contemporary energy that tells of the love triangle between Aida, a nubian princess stolen from her country; Amneris, an Egyptian princess; and Radames, the soldier they both love. AIDA is an epic and classic tale of love, loyalty, betrayal and courage, with an exhilarating Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning score by Elton John and Tim Rice, their first collaboration since writing the music for The Lion King. Time Magazine proclaims AIDA “A big, bright show with luscious Elton John melodies.”

The parking lot of a convenience store in fictional Burnfield is the setting for three 20-somethings, Buff, Jeff and Tim. They meet to "party," and revel in the glory days of their high school years until high-school buddy Pony returns a "semi famous" rock star. Jealousy and anger lead to unexpected twists and turns. Adult content and lanugage.