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  • Waller celebrates 17 years as dean, looks to future
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    Salute to Steve
    April 19, 2017

    Steven Waller will transition to a new role this summer after 17 years as dean of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. He will become interim director of the Center for Grassland Studies on July 1.

    Tiffany Heng-Moss, the college's associate dean, will become interim dean on July 1. A search committee will be assembled in the fall to begin the search for a permanent leader.


  • 40 students honored for research projects
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    Spring Research Fair
    April 18, 2017

    The 2017 Spring Research Fair featured more than 200 undergraduate research posters, 10 undergraduate creative exhibits, and 160-plus graduate research posters and exhibits on April 4-5 in the Nebraska Union.

    More than 400 students participated over the course of the two-day fair. To recognize students’ creative and scholarly achievements and accomplishments, prizes were awarded to the top undergraduate and graduate posters and exhibits.


  • Erin Blankenship, CASNR associate dean, receives an Outstanding Teaching & Instructional Creativity Award
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    Erin Blankenship - Outstanding Teaching and Instructional Creativity Award
    April 13, 2017

    Four University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty have earned the University of Nebraska system's most prestigious awards for research, creative activity, teaching and engagement.


  • University recognizes future Huskers during FFA convention
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    FFA signing ceremony
    April 13, 2017

    April 7, 2017

    Lincoln, Neb. — The University of Nebraska-Lincoln recognized 78 students from Nebraska FFA chapters April 6 who have committed to attend the university in the fall. The inaugural signing ceremony was part of the 89th Nebraska FFA State Convention in Lincoln.


  • Decision-making models help students master science skills
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    Jenny Dauer teaching
    October 12, 2016
    In a forthcoming study, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Jenny Dauer demonstrates that teaching and using a seven-step decision-making model helps students become more scientifically literate, and has the potential to overcome subconscious biases and make better-informed decisions.

  • Honoring the past, celebrating the future
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    Burr Fedde in winter
    October 10, 2016
    The year was 1957. Dwight D. Eisenhower was in the White House, Elvis Presley was on the big screen in Jailhouse Rock and you could get a gallon of gas for less than a quarter.

  • Burr/Fedde & Friends Reunion
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    Burr Fedde Reunion Banner
    November 21, 2014
    The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is getting a new residence hall on East Campus. Join us for the Burr/Fedde and Friends Reunion to experience Burr and Fedde Halls one last time, get a sneak peek of the new residence hall and connect with friends!

  • Corn Congress
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    Young leaders in agriculture at the Corn Congress in Washington, D.C.
    October 24, 2014

    LINCOLN, NEBRASKA – Young leaders in agriculture attended Corn Congress in Washington, D.C. last week to learn more about U.S. agricultural policy, meet with policy leaders and take part in Corn Congress with corn grower leaders from across the country.

    Each summer, corn grower leaders and staff from state and national corn associations gather in Washington D.C. for a series of action team and committee meetings, visits with their respective state’s Congressional delegation and the semi-annual Corn Congress.


  • Engler Scholarship Winners
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    Engler Experience Graphic
    October 1, 2014

    LINCOLN, Neb. — Recipients of Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Scholarships at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have been named for the 2014-15 academic year.

    Scholarships are awarded in two categories – an undergraduate renewable award of up to $10,000 per year as well as one-time scholarships up to $4,000.


  • Power of Red Open House
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    Students at the Power of Red open house
    October 1, 2014

    Experience the POWER OF RED OPEN HOUSE
    When?
    Saturday, October 18, 2014, 9:00am-2:00pm
    UNL's East Campus
    There is no cost to attend this event.
    Why should I attend?
    This is an event where you'll learn how CASNR prepares students for careers in everything from animals to plants, soil to climate, golf to business, mechanization to leadership, food to forensic science. You'll meet faculty, staff and current students to get the scoop on what life at UNL is really like. Explore campus in person and get a true sense of the UNL CASNR experience.


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