The Transfer Connection
Greetings,
I smile every time I drive by the Sunken Gardens in Lincoln. Whether it is a brief respite from a hot, busy summer day or a leisurely stroll, I recommend this spot at 27th and Capital Parkway to refresh your spirit. Did you know you can volunteer there and learn about gardening? See http://www.lincoln.ne.gov/city/parks/volunteer/publicgardens.htm. The Sunken Gardens were built in 1930 as a project to create jobs for unemployed in another period of difficult economic times. Renovations in 2004 included redesigned flower beds, new public restrooms and parking, the Rotary Pavilion, and new art pieces. Read more and see pictures at: http://www.gardenvisit.com/garden/sunken_gardens_lincoln
Volunteering is part of our shared responsibility in a democracy, much like voting. One of the outcomes in Achievement Centered Education or ACE, UNL's new general education program, involves ethical principles and stewardship of our shared resources. We take advantage of many public parks, gardens, and programs, and we have a responsibility to see that others have the same opportunity.
The new university child care center is expected to open this August in the north annex of the newly renovated Whittier Junior High School, 22nd and Vine. The Children’s Center will provide care for children of UNL students, staff, faculty, alumni and the families of Lincoln. Priority will be given to families that have a tie to the university. Limited space is available. See more information and rates at http://childcare.unl.edu/index.php
Graduation application deadline for December 9 graduates---Applications for Degrees or Certificates must be legibly completed and submitted with a $25 fee to Graduation Services Office, 109 Canfield Administration Building, by September 25, 2009. http://www.unl.edu/regrec/graduation/grad_main.shtml
The Nebraska State Museum is currently holding a photo contest for amateur photographers who are Nebraska residents age 18 or older. They are looking for striking images of animal behavior, portraits of wildlife in natural habitat, plant life, natural landscapes, or people interacting with nature. http://www-museum.unl.edu/photocontest/index.html for details.
EVENTS
Learn about trees at the Great Plains Summer Field Day, July 24
UNL East Campus' Maxwell Arboretum hosts the Great Plains Summer Field Day on July 24 sponsored by Nebraska Arborist Association, Nebraska Nursery and Landscape Association and ReTree Nebraska. Educational activities on arboriculture and horticulture. This event is open to the public. See Web site for more information and to register. http://www.nfs.unl.edu/documents/retreenebraska/calendar/FieldDay2009Web.pdf
The University of Nebraska State Museum will offer free admission to Morrill Hall Thursday nights in July. The museum will be open free of charge 4:30 to 8 p.m. July 16, 23 and 30. In addition, Mueller Planetarium, located inside the museum, will feature a limited run of the fulldome shows, "Secret of the Cardboard Rocket" and "Dark Side of the Moon: The Fulldome Experience," Thursday evenings in July. Tickets to planetarium shows can be purchased at the front desk of the museum. http://www.museum.unl.edu/
Fountain Frolics summer concert series is held every Thursday in July from 12 to 1 p.m. UPC sponsors local musical entertainment and sells a picnic lunch of a hot dog, chips and a Pepsi product for $4.00 under the north overhang of the Nebraska Union.
2009 Fountain Frolics Line-Up
July 16 The Lightning Bugs
July 23 Nebraska Jazz Combo
July 30 The Resonators
Movies on the Green
FREE Join us for a selection of Depression Era films this summer at Movies on the Green-- on the grass in front of Kimball Recital Hall (12th & R Streets) at dusk (approximately 9 p.m.). Popcorn and Soda will be sold at the screenings. http://www.theross.org/event.php?eid=374
July 16 - A Star Is Born (1937)
July 23 - Sahara (1943)
July 30 - The Stranger (1946)
August 6 - You Were Never Lovelier (1942)
August 13 - Lost Horizon (1937)
Meadowlark Music Festival --Nebraska's nationally recognized summer Chamber Music Festival. Concerts by world-class artists are held all week at interesting locations throughout the City of Lincoln through July 18th. http://www.meadowlarkmusicfestival.com/
See the Events Calendar http://www.lincoln.org/events/calendar for lots more things to do in Lincoln. Search by type of event, date, or location. Find things to do! Stay safe and enjoy the summer.
Cheers,
JoAnn
JoAnn Moseman, M.A.
Academic Transfer Coordinator
Office of Undergraduate Studies
201 Seaton Hall
Lincoln, NE 68588-0683
TEL: 402-472-9455
www.unl.edu/ous/student_programs/transfer.shtml
http://transition.unl.edu/
jmoseman2@unl.edu
