Symposium Focuses on Understanding and Embracing Individuals from the Middle East

Join the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNL for the interactive symposium “Let’s Talk: Understanding and Embracing Individuals from the Middle East,” on Thursday, March 17, at the Unitarian Church, 6300 A St., from 1 to 4 p.m. 

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UNL research about Antarctica's past makes national news

Antarctica's past, "kinky" spiders, and UNL students frolicking in the snow were included in national news coverage for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in February. UNL faculty and staff appeared in more than 40 separate national news items during the month.

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UNL celebrates 30-year partnership with Senshu University
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln celebrated its 30-year exchange agreement with Japan’s Senshu University on Feb. 15-16.

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UNL to collaborate with Oman Tourism College
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has signed an agreement with Oman Tourism College to facilitate academic collaboration between the institutions.

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WuDunn to discuss global women's rights Feb. 23
Sheryl WuDunn asserts that the greatest unexploited resource in the modern world isn't oil or gold or wind. It's women.

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Science, engineering students sought for research program

The International Research Experiences for Students program is looking for science and engineering students who want to do collaborative research in the Czech Republic this summer.

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UNL reaches highest rank in National Academy of Inventors
On Feb. 9, the academy announced UNL as one of its five inaugural Sustaining Member Institutions. New York University, Texas Tech University, the University of Central Florida and the University of South Florida also received the designation, which will provide additional opportunities to highlight research and emerging technologies.

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UNL issues guidance for travelers to active Zika areas
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has issued a guide for members of the UNL community who may be planning to travel to countries affected by the Zika virus.

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Visit turns notions about U.S. upside down
Visiting students listen during a recent presentation. This is the third year that students from Africa have been embedded at UNL through the United States Institute on Civic Engagement.

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Cultural exchange is focus of new 'Dinner in an American Home' program
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is launching a cultural exchange program that offers international students a taste of American life.

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