Now through August 14, 2008 in the Cooper Gallery at Morrill Hall, (14th and U Streets), an exhibit of photography by Michael Forsberg will coincide with the sandhill cranes’ arrival in Nebraska. Every March along the Platte River, the fields come to life with these elegant visitors. Through 44 stunning color photographs, On Ancient Wings intertwines the lives of cranes, people, and their common places to tell an enduring story at a time when North American sandhill crane colonies and their natural habitats face daunting prospects. Cost: Free w/ UNL Fac/staff/student ID. General public: $10 family, $5 adult, $3 child 5-18, Free under 4. www.museum.unl.edu 472-2642
Seminars by IICA Personnel:
James French, Director of Technical Leadership & Knowledge Management.
Miguel Garcia, Director of Agribusiness Competiveness and Head of the Inter-American Program for Trade, Agribusiness & Food Safety.
Assefaw Tewolde, Director of Biotechnology & Biosafety.
Milagro Saborio, Rural Development Specialist.
IICA is a unique organiztion that offers technical support and graduate education to most of the independent countries in the Western Hemisphere. This is an invaluable seminar series for IANR students.
Further discussions are with SNR faculty will be arranged after the seminar(s) at 10:30. Contact Sharon Kelly @ 402 472-9873. For more info see:
http://www.sdnp.org.gy/minagri/iica/generalinfo.htm
"We Know Where They're Coming From!! - Recent Physics Results from the Pierre Auger Cosmic Ray Observatory" by Dr. Gregory Snow, University of Nebraska, Lincoln.
The newly formed East Campus Choir will begin meeting everything Thursday evening in the Hardin Hall Auditorium from 7:00 pm to 9:20 pm.
Director, James Wilson asked me to extend an invitation to all SNR faculty/staff/students to stop by and listen anytime. I've provided his contact information below if you would like additional information about joining the choir - everyone is welcome.
James Wilson
UNL School of Mustic
# 336-549-4226, email: jameswils@gmail.com
Dancing at Sur Tango — Thursday, February 14, 9:00 PM-12:00 AM
Celebrate Valentine's Day with all your grad student buddies at Sur Tango (1228 P St.)! Dance the night away to salsa, merengue, and bachata music. Not confident of your salsa moves? No problem, lessons start at 9pm and cost is $5. General admission starts at 10pm and only costs $1.
