You are invited to attend a program of the newly created Diversity Working Group on Tuesday, March 25 from 12 - 1pm in the Nebraska Union (room TBA). Diversity, Inclusion, Multiculturalism: Where do we begin? Jamar Banks, Director of Oasis and the Culture Center, and Will Sheppard, Academic Counselor/Coordinator of Multicultural Programs for UNL Athletics, will be conducting a diversity training session that will teach you to think about diversity in a different way. Become enlightened on new issues that are arising and learn ways in which we can better incorporate Diversity, Inclusion, and Multiculturalism into our community. The program is open to all members of the campus community, including students, staff, and faculty. Questions about the program or Diversity Working Group may be directed to Dr. Kelli K. Smith at ksmithk@unlnotes.unl.edu.
Chris Weaver; "Wildlife & Sustainable Rural Development in Namibia: Are There Applications to the Northern Great Plains?"
A reception will be held at 3:00 pm, followed by the lecture at 3:30 and a Q & A Session afterwards.
Dr. Chris Weaver is the Managing Director of the World Wildlife Fund Program in Namibia. He has a range management background and has spent nearly 25 years working on wildlife, agriculture, and development projects in southern Africa.
His lecture will focus on development of community conservancies as well as the history and evolution of private land conservancies and private nature reserves, their impact on the rural economy in Namibia, and possible applications to the Great Plains.
LECTURE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. A pre-lecture reception will begin at 3:00 pm and there will be a Q&A session following the lecture. Lecture begins at 3:30 pm.
“Molecular Relaxation and Cooperativity Behaviour in Amorphous Polymer,” by Dr. Laurent Delbrielh, University of Rouen, France. On Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 3:30 PM in 105 Othmer Hall. Preceded at 3:00 PM by a reception in W317.1 Nebraska Hall. Open to the public.
Join us for an evening chamber music concert presented by young musicians from the School of Music. A wide variety of chamber ensembles will perform the most personal and innovative works of composers. Experience the intimacy and excitement of students collaborating, within small groups and without a conductor, to bring great chamber works to the stage of Kimball Recital Hall.
Tickets: General admission $5, student/senior $3, available at the door approx. one hour before the performance.
