eartland Seating employees Michael Sulkazi and Roger Harrelson install bleachers in the top row of UNL’s East Memorial Stadium expansion project on May 8. The stadium expan- sion opens this fall.

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Jazz in June: Four women headline annual summer concert series in Sheldon Museum of Art sculpture garden| Page 4-5 Physics team leads $7M research collaboration By Gillian Klucas for NanoFerroic Devices as part of the ing nanomaterials with unique properties “Now we’re rising to a new level.” Research and Economic Development Nanoelectronics Research Initiative. that may prove the key to surpassing the This joint research will help transform “Our faculty’s leadership of this collab- limitations of current technology, said UNL basic university discoveries and knowledge UNL will lead a new $7.125 million orative research endeavor sponsored by a physicist Evgeny Tsymbal, who co-directs the into actual devices, in collaboration with research collaboration involving six universi- leading research consortium and the federal new center with Peter Dowben. The National industry. UNL is partnering with research- ties and an industry consortium to develop a government is the latest recognition of UNL’s Science Foundation funds UNL’s MRSEC. ers at the University of California, Irvine; new generation of electronic devices. strength in nanotechnology and materials sci- “It’s extremely important that we have University of Wisconsin-Madison; University Semiconductor Research Corp. and ence,” said Chancellor Harvey Perlman. MRSEC at the University of Nebraska- at Buffalo, SUNY; University of Delaware; and the National Institute of Standards and The center will harness the advances Lincoln because the new center is a natural Oakland University. Technology awarded a UNL physics team UNL and its Materials Research Science and continuation of the research that we’ve been PHYSICS | page 6 a five-year contract to lead a new Center Engineering Center have made in explor- doing,” said Tsymbal, director of the MRSEC. Food Processing UNL Recycles|Individuals make a difference Center celebrates 30th anniversary with open house By Dan Moser IANR News Service

UNL’s Food Processing Center will celebrate its 30th anniversary in June with tours and free ice cream. An open house is planned from 1-5 p.m. June 9 at the center, in the Food Industry Complex on East Campus. Tours of the center’s pilot plants will be offered, as will inter- active displays on sensory testing, marketing, food safety and more. The free ice cream will be pro- vided by the Dairy Store, which is part of the Food Processing Center. Nebraska was one of the first states to develop a food process- ing center, and its center served as an example for other states to do the same. Early successes included assistance to a group of Panhandle farmers growing and processing carrots and onions as alternatives to sugarbeets and work with the Japanese licensee of the Nebraska TROY FEDDERSON|UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS Sucrose Ester patents, which led to Troy Davis, a recycling handler with Landscape Services, loads cardboard onto UNL’s recycling truck on May 17 in a dock area on the west side of FDA approval of the product for Hamilton Hall. Davis said cardboard is picked up nearly every day from individual building recycling sites. Paper goods are hauled away twice a week. use in the United States. The center has a successful Food Entrepreneur Assistance Program used by business people all over the Recycling rate a record 51 percent United States to help develop and expand food manufacturing busi- nesses. Its pilot plants enable clients By Troy Fedderson More inside: University Communications to perform production tests and Individual efforts, like at the Big Red goes Green develop new products using pilot- College of Law, make a difference scale equipment. Areas of exper- Individual recycling efforts led by In 2012, UNL recycled more waste than it sent to the landfill. tise in the plants include extrusion, faculty, staff and students are helping UNL finishes 61st in national Here are a few facts based on 2012’s recycling figures: dairy production and research, reduce UNL’s carbon footprint. RecycleMania effort In 2012, UNL achieved a 51 per- high-pressure processing, ultrafil- Turn to Page 7 individual cent recycling rate — which means the tration, reverse osmosis, dehydra- contributions: tion and more. university recycled more waste than it For more information on the sent to the local landfill. The percent- make plastic totes of various sizes are Food Processing Center, go to age is 10 points more than 2011 and is available to faculty, staff and students. .49 .5 lbs. of waste lbs. of recycled http://fpc.unl.edu/. four times greater than the 12 percent The coordinators also schedule regular recycled in 2003. and requested pick-up times by UNL’s per day goods per day “Basically, UNL’s carbon foot- recycling team drivers Troy Davis, Rich print in terms of waste was less than Hennecke and Ed Holloway. UNL recycling Top items recycled at UNL: zero in 2012,” said Prabhakar “Prabs” “All the responsibility is in the rate: Shrestha, a UNL recycling coordina- hands of UNL’s students and employ- 51% tor. “It really is amazing how far the ees,” Shrestha said. “I love that it Tons university has come in terms of recy- doesn’t take many people to get recy- cling. It has been successful because cling going within a building, really 68 of teamwork between students, faculty just a few leaders who say, ‘We need to 100 and staff.” recycle.’ That sets the tone and others Average U.S. household UNL’s recycling program is led by start to follow.” recycling rate: graduate students — most recently by Shrestha said the success of the vol- Shrestha and Jeff Henson. It is a pas- unteer program surprises colleagues 33% sive program that allows faculty, staff outside UNL. 200 250 and students to self-select levels of “Most major universities have cus- 255 participation. todians pick up recyclables or they Employees and students police outsource the job. Both are costly,”

Shrestha said. “Individuals from the 300 their own recyclables, hauling them to Total UNL recycled central collection points near campus RECYCLING | page 7 in 2012: buildings. The recycling coordinators Wood Paper

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2,764 465 tons, Metal which is times 1,533 I love that it doesn’t take many people to get 4 greater Electronics recycling going within a building, really just a few than the 500 leaders who say, ‘We need to recycle.’ That sets Want to learn more? the tone and others start to follow.” 692 tons http://recycling.unl.edu UNL recycled in 2003 [email protected] Prabs Shrestha, 2,764 tons = 276 Archie the Mammoths 402.472.9139 UNL recycling coordinator Graphic* by Troy Fedderson|University Communications • Totals are based on UNL’s 2012 recycling figures 2| Thursday, May 23, 2013 Scarlet University of Nebraska-Lincoln Thursday, May 23, 2013 | 3 Goddard selected interim dean of Arts and Sciences Awards and Honors WageWorks to administer flexible spending accounts By Steve Smith eral months led a cam- not be a candidate for Minnesota native, he received a bachelor of Eve Brank, associate professor Starting June 5, WageWorks Inc. will be flexible spending account balances for health — Access to the “EZ Receipts” mobile phone University Communications puswide task force to the permanent position. arts degree in computer science and math- of psychology, has been awarded a administrator of the University of Nebraska’s care expenses. The cards can be used at approved app, which allows users to file claims and com- study the potential role He said he would focus ematics from the University of Minnesota nearly $200,000 National Science flexible spending account plans. WageWorks providers or merchants. plete paperwork via smartphone. Steve Goddard has been appointed to the and impact of MOOCs on maintaining the col- in 1985 and earned his master’s and doc- Foundation grant to conduct replaces the university’s internal administrative — A “Pay Me Back” option that allows indi- The FSA plan is a voluntary benefit that the position of interim dean in the College of Arts — massive online open lege’s momentum as the toral degrees in computer science from the research into why citizens consent system. viduals to use their own funds to pay for health university offers to benefits-eligible employees. and Sciences. Ellen Weissinger, senior vice courses — at UNL. process to find a new, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. to searches. The change only affects employees currently or dependent care expenses and request reim- The plan helps individuals save money by allow- chancellor for academic affairs, announced “Over the last few permanent dean for the Weissinger said a national search for a She will work with Jennifer enrolled in health or dependent care flexible bursements. Claims can be filed online, by mail, ing them to set aside pre-tax income to pay for the appointment on May 15. days, I have been able college advances. permanent dean would begin immediately. Groscup of Scripps College in spending accounts. via fax or with an “EZ Receipts” mobile phone eligible medical and dependent care expenses. Goddard will formally accept the appoint- to consult with several “I’m honored to Susan Poser, dean of the College of Law, will Claremont, Calif., on the project. Keith Dietze, director of universitywide ben- app. Individuals can enroll annually during NUFlex ment, which is pending Board of Regents department chairs and have this opportunity to chair the search committee, to be formed by The grant is from the NSF’s Law and efits, said WageWorks will provide improved — A “Pay My Provider” option that sends enrollment or when a permitted election change approval, July 1. directors in the college Goddard Manderscheid serve the college and the early July. Social Science program. The duo plan features and more options for paying health payments directly to providers. event occurs during the plan year. A member of UNL’s faculty since 1998, and have found universal respect for Steve’s university,” Goddard said. “UNL is a tremen- David Manderscheid announced his deci- will examine the reasons why a vast care and dependent care expenses. — Access to the WageWorks website, allow- Employees enrolled in the flexible spending Goddard has been chair of the Department integrity and vision,” Weissinger said. “I’m dous asset to the state of Nebraska, and I’m sion to step down as dean of UNL’s College of majority of Americans consent to Features offered by WageWorks include: ing 24/7 access to information about flexible account program for 2013 will receive detailed of Computer Science and Engineering since confident in Steve’s academic values and looking forward to working with faculty and Arts and Sciences on May 14. He has accepted police requests for searches, even — Debit cards pre-loaded with remaining spending accounts information about the change. August 2008. He has served on the Chancellor’s know that he has the administrative experi- staff during this time and to help prepare the the position of vice provost and executive though they are often not legally Commission on the Status of Women, the ence to be effective in all aspects of the dean college for a new dean.” dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at bound to do so. ADVANCE-Nebraska Faculty Committee, role.” Before joining UNL, Goddard worked in Ohio State University. http://go.unl.edu/kvx the UNL Faculty Senate’s Intercollegiate In accepting the interim appointment, the computer industry for 13 years, includ- Campus Recreation | Annual Shutdown Athletics Committee and has for the past sev- Goddard informed Weissinger that he would ing nine as president of his own company. A William Seiler, professor of communication studies, has been inducted into the Central States Communication Association’s Hall Leonard is Undergraduate research |New program of Fame. Seiler received the award Kauffeld and delivered an address during the association’s annual conference, held April 2-7 in Kansas City. Only NET’s new takes helm two members of the association were inducted into the hall of fame this year. general at NUFCU http://go.unl.edu/3a9 Keith Kauffeld is the new presi- dent/chief executive officer at the Barbara Homer, a secretarial manager University of Nebraska Federal specialist for criminology and Mark Leonard, general manager Credit Union. He began duties at criminal justice, was presented the for Illinois Public Media, the public the NUFCU on April 29. 2013 Rose Frolic Award during television and radio services of the Kauffeld’s career includes the University of Nebraska Office University of Illinois in Urbana, was more than 16 years of senior level Professionals Association awards named general manager and chief finance, operations and admin- luncheon on April 9. The award executive officer of NET on April istrative management experience. was created to recognize a UNOPA 30. He most recently served as the member who demonstrates the attri- Leonard will start at NET on vice president/chief administrative butes of Frolik, the founder and first Aug. 1. officer of the Air Academy Federal president of UNOPA. The award “Mark Leonard is the right fit for Credit Union in Colorado Springs, includes $600, a Rose Frolik medal- Nebraska and NET,” said Ken Bird, Colo. While at the Air Academy lion, an engraved plaque and a one- chair of the Nebraska Educational credit union, he also held the posi- year UNOPA membership. Telecommunications commis- tions of chief financial officer and http://go.unl.edu/dw7 sion. “His chief operat- professional ing officer Dale Grotelueschen, a longtime background, with respon- faculty member, has been named positive and sibilities director of UNL’s Great Plains TROY FEDDERSON|UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS Scott Schroeder, a building services technician, paints metal stair edges in a Campus Recreation stairwell on May 8. The Campus Rec center’s annual progressive in finance, Veterinary Educational Center at CRAIG CHANDLER|UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS shutdown was May 6-10. During the shutdown, Campus Rec employees and contractors clean, update and replace equipment. For more information attitude, and accounting, Clay Center. He assumes the new UNL’s Beckman Scholars are (from left) Ashley Thelen, Valerie Eckrich, Qianli Wang and Jessica Chekal. about the work completed during the shutdown, go to http://go.unl.edu/tgo. strong com- asset-liabil- post July 1. munication ity manage- Grotelueschen was most recent- and leader- ment, opera- ly the managing veterinarian for ship skills tions, human beef cattle veterinary operations at make him the Four students named Beckman Scholars Pfizer/Zoetis. He was a UNL fac- Leonard resources, Kauffeld perfect per- ulty member for a number of years, By Deann Gayman Eckrich is a junior biochem- infected cells’ responses to DNA talent man- son to ensure NET maintains its agement, administration, contract including a stint as director of the University Communications istry major in the College of Arts damage may potentially induce Panhandle Veterinary Diagnostic important public broadcasting role and Sciences. She has been work- cancer formation. management, non-interest income at the state, regional and national management, security and facili- Laboratory in Scottsbluff. Four UNL students have been ing on two research projects in The students are UNL’s first http://go.unl.edu/kbr levels.” chosen to complete undergradu- Blum’s laboratory focusing on group of Beckman Scholars. ties. Leonard has worked at six pub- A native of Omaha, Kauffeld ate research fellowships through applications of Metallosphaera In March, UNL was one of Laurie Thomas Lee, pro- lic broadcast stations during his the Beckman Scholars Program. sedula, an important bio-mining 10 institutions in the United is a graduate of the United States 32-year public broadcast career. He Air Force Academy in Colorado fessor of broadcasting in the Ashley Thelen of Mitchell, organism. The first piece focuses States selected for the Beckman College of Journalism and Mass was chief administrative officer for S.D., Valerie Eckrich of Lincoln, on getting M. sedula to oxidize Scholars program by the Arnold Springs, Colo., and has an MBA KCTS Seattle; general manager for from the University of North Communications, received the and Jessica Chekal and Qianli uranium so that it can be mined and Mabel Beckman Foundation. James A. Lake Academic Freedom KYVE Yakima, Wash.; vice president Wang of Omaha are UNL’s without ruining the environ- The award, worth $115,800, will Dakota. for television at WXXI Rochester, “We are delighted that Keith Award from the UNL Faculty Senate Beckman Scholars for the 2013- ment. The second project focuses allow the university to provide on April 23. She earned the award N.Y.; and worked for South Dakota 14 academic year. on acidic properties of M. sedula scholarships for three years. Each has agreed to take on the role of Employees of Midwest Floor Specialists apply polyurethane to Public Broadcasting. He has served president/CEO at NUFCU,” said for her understanding and explana- basketball courts in the UNL Campus Rec Center on May 8. The award provides schol- that can be manipulated. year, a group of three to five tion of the issues surrounding aca- as producer and executive producer arship funds to each student Chekal is a sophomore bio- UNL students will be selected for Sandra Lineberry, chair of the on many local, regional and nation- NUFCU board. “He is a seasoned demic freedom when it is threatened to conduct research under the chemistry major in the College the program. The university is and for giving speeches, authoring al television productions, winning direction of a UNL faculty men- of Agricultural Sciences and matching the funds to help sup- executive with significant experi- numerous industry awards includ- ence in guiding successful opera- articles and appearing on numer- tor. The mentors are Paul Blum, Natural Resources who has been port the scholars. ous panels defending academic free- ing three Emmys, a CINE Golden Bessey Professor of Biological researching with DiRusso how The students will con- tions in credit unions, and we feel Eagle, and five New York State he is highly qualified to lead the dom. Sciences; Concetta DiRusso, pro- different fatty acid concentra- duct research full-time during http://go.unl.edu/vit Broadcasters Association awards. fessor of biochemistry; Luwen tions in the diet influence lipo- the summer and part-time as company through the next stages Leonard is president of the Zhang, associate professor of toxic disease. coursework allows during the of its growth strategy.” Illinois Public Broadcasters Council, Kauffeld replaces Bob Torell, The UNL Student Money biological sciences; and Melanie “Obesity is a major problem academic year. The goal for each Management Center received an the association of all public televi- Simpson, associate professor of in our society today because it student after finishing the pro- who retired April 19. Torell led sion and radio stations in Illinois; award of merit from the American biochemistry. can lead to other health issues gram is to have his or her work the NUFCU since 1982. Read (Above, from left) Randy Matulka and Matt Nieveen assemble a weight training a board member of the national more about Torell at http://go.unl. Marketing Association. The award Thelen, a junior, majors in such as cardiovascular disease, published in a peer-reviewed was for the center’s 2012 integrated machine in the Campus Rec strength training and conditioning room. University Licensee Association; a biochemistry and microbiology and type 2 diabetes,” Chekal said. journal. The scholars also trav- edu/0n3. member of the Communications For more information about marketing communications cam- with a minor in chemistry in the “This will allow me to play an el each summer to three-day paign, which included building a (Left) Student employees (from left) Joselyn Hopkins and Hanna Edwards move Advisory Committee for PBS; and a College of Agricultural Sciences investigative role in a field about Beckman Symposium in Irvine, the University of Nebraska Federal board member of the Public Media Credit Union, go to http://www. financial education brand. a recumbent bike into the strength training and conditioning room. and Natural Resources. Thelen which I am passionate.” Calif., where they meet Beckman http://go.unl.edu/a7t Business Association. began researching with Simpson Wang, who was born in Scholars from all over the coun- nufcu.org. “Mark Leonard has built an and Joe Barycki, associate profes- Tangshan, China, is a junior try and share research results. excellent career that fully pre- sor of biochemistry, her fresh- biological sciences major in the The UNL program is admin- pares him to lead NET,” said Ellen man year. Her research focuses College of Arts and Sciences. istered by Gregory Snow, Paul Next Scarlet Weissinger, senior vice chancellor on the enzyme UDP-glucose Wang works with Zhang in the Black, John Osterman, Mark MBA program ranked No. 3 for veterans for academic affairs. “He’s respected dehydrogenase, or UGDH, Nebraska Center for Virology, Griep, Laura Damuth and Patrice is June 27 UNL’s Master of Business by the staff and constituents at his which is essential in heart valve studying the Epstein-Barr virus. Berger. Other institutions in the Administration program is ranked former stations and he is influential formation and steroid detoxifi- EBV is commonly known as the program are St. Olaf College, The next edition of the Scarlet among the best online offerings for nationally.” cation pathways. Under Simpson cause of mononucleosis, but it Tufts University, the University publishes June 27. The deadline to United States veterans. Leonard replaces Rod Bates, and Barycki’s guidance, Thelen has also been shown to be asso- of Florida, the University of submit items for publication is 4 According to U.S. News who retires June 30 after 18 years examines the effects of altered ciated with multiple lymphomas Michigan, the University of p.m. June 20. and World Report’s list of the as NET’s general manager. Bates is UGDH activity, specifically, the and carcinomas. Wang’s research Richmond, the University of Other Scarlet publication “Best Online MBA Programs for only the second leader in the state- role of UGDH in the process will explore the relationships Texas at Austin, the University of dates this summer are July 25 and Veterans,” the UNL program is No. wide public broadcasting network’s of tumor metastasis in prostate among the host’s DNA damage Virginia, Wellesley College and Aug. 15. 3 in the nation. To be included in 59-year history. David Feingold, cancer. response system and if EBV- Rice University. For more information, contact the veteran-specific ranking, uni- NET assistant general manager for Troy Fedderson at tfedderson2@ versities had to already be ranked content, is interim GM during July. unl.edu or 402-472-8515. in the U.S. News and World Report listing for best online programs. A recent example of how the UNL program complements the New Hires Welcome • Dobrodošli • Willkommen • Vítáme vás • Fùnyìhng • Tervetuloa • Aloha • Selamat datang • Fàilte • Haykuykuy • Dobro požalovat’ • Hoan nghênh • E ku abo career of a veteran is Brett Whorley, UNL welcomes these new employees Rebecca Eby, Graduate Studies, assistant direc- Jon Kerrigan, Education and Human Sciences, Tyler Recker, Athletics, assistant equipment man- who needed a top MBA program COURTESY PHOTO hired in April. For more information on the tor for graduate recruitment global exchange coordinator ager that could accommodate his job as Naval officer Brett Whorley earned his MBA through the online program at “New Hires” list, contact Troy Fedderson at Deborah Eilers, Admissions, assistant director Padmaja Lokam, Center for Research on Youth, Brian Reetz, Music, promotion and publications a naval officer. the UNL College of Business Administration. [email protected] or 402-472-8515. of operations Families and Schools, database developer and coordinator “In the fall of 2009, I had just Kristin Filipski, Center on Children, Families and analyst Robert Svoboda, NUtech Ventures, controller returned from sea duty in Japan,” the program on a time schedule traditional ‘brick and mortar’ edu- Laura Allen, Registration and Records, office the Law, microcomputer support associate Courtney Lyons, Bureau of Sociological Research, Rodney Verhoeff, Nebraska Cooperative Fish Whorley said. “I needed a solid that would fit within a 2 1/2 year cation with a good reputation. The assistant Anthony Fucci, Exploratory and Pre-Professional project manager and Wildlife Research, invasive species program flexible MBA program to meet my shore duty obligation. The UNL program has already paid dividends Jodi Bergstrom, Journalism and Mass Advising Center, academic adviser Cassandra Olson, Research, senior testing coor- specialist needs, and UNL fit perfectly. I was modular format and rolling admis- in my current position at U.S. Naval Communications, clerical assistant III Margaret Gipson, Law, library services associate dinator Zhen Wang, Center for Plant Science Innovation, able to accomplish my class projects sion process gave him the options Central Command staff where I Peggy Busch, University Television, business Caleb Hawley, Athletics, academic counselor Justin Rahn, Northeast Research and Extension senior research associate and discussions in my free time on he needed. work in the Current Operations development director Linda Hellbusch, Registration and Records, office Center, research project coordinator Ember Welsch, Research, administrative techni- travel and between obligations as a “I studied for the GMAT in late department,” he said. Erin Chatterton, Child Care, assistant teacher assistant cian flight instructor.” fall and completed it by the end of UNL’s MBA program scored Although online education is the year. Then I was able to submit 63.1 points in the U.S. News and sometimes perceived as being not as my application in January of 2010 World Report ranking for online Published by the Office of University Communications How to submit news items compelling as the classroom experi- so I could start in March. This veterans programs. Washington 321 Canfield Administration Building Telephone: 402-472-8515 Submit news items, announcements, briefs and calendar ence, Whorley found his experience allowed me to finish the program in State University was No. 1 with P. O. Box 880424 Fax: 402-472-7825 events to [email protected] or 402-472-8515. The deadline is 4 at UNL to be engaging. p.m., the Thursday before publication. Receipt does not guar- March 2012 and graduate in May, a veteran score of 73. Central Lincoln, NE 68588-0424 Website: http://scarlet.unl.edu “The online courses exceed- Vol. 23, No. 5 May 23, 2013 http://scarlet.unl.edu antee publication. Editors edit for space, clarity, grammar and just as I rotated back to sea duty in Michigan University ranked second Troy Fedderson, Editor style. Address changes must be made within departmental ed my expectations,” he said. “I Bahrain,” he said. at 66.3. Published monthly by the Office of University Communications at the University of Nebraska- [email protected], 402-472-8515 Lincoln. offices on the personal data form. thought the communication would Whorley said he believes com- No other Big Ten online MBA Steve Smith, Director of News be mostly one way. However, the pleting a graduate degree is a must program was included in the top On the masthead [email protected], 402-472-4226 How to place an ad Pictured is detail from the gates on the south side of the Love Meg Lauerman, Director, University Communications For classified advertising, call 472-8515. For display collaborative online venues facili- for a naval officer. 25 list. Library gardens. If you know of a part of UNL that should be [email protected], 402-472-0088 advertising, contact Troy Fedderson, editor, at tfedderson2@ tated interaction at a level I never “The UNL MBA allowed me to For more information about featured in the Scarlet masthead, contact Troy Fedderson at tfed- unl.edu or 472-8515. Complete advertising information is also thought would be possible at a dis- study on my schedule while work- UNL’s online MBA program, go to [email protected] or 472-8515. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln does not discriminate based on gender, age, disability, race, available online at http://scarlet.unl.edu. tance.” ing full-time. I also wanted a pro- http://mba.unl.edu/distance/index. color, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation. Next edition: June 27 • Submission deadline: 4 p.m. June 20 One concern was completing gram that had a foundation as a aspx. 4| Thursday, May 23, 2013 Scarlet | The newspaper for faculty and staff at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Thursday, May 23, 2013 | 5 American Life Carson Theater Blue Man Group opens Lied’s season The Lied Center for Performing in Poetry Arts’ 24th season will include 51 per- formances of 31 shows from a wide By Ted Kooser to get a facelift range of genres including Broadway, U.S. Poet Laureate, 2004-2006 classical music, dance, theater, world Laura Dimmit is from Joplin, Mo., By Robb Crouch ronment that will help patrons music and jazz, comedy, holiday per- and her family survived the fierce tor- University of Nebraska Foundation begin to experience the ultimate formances, folk music and shows for nado of May 2011. The entire area was theatrical journey,” Stephan said. families. strewn with debris, and here’s a poem UNL’s Johnny Carson Theater is “The renovation will also feature a The 2013-14 season opens Sept. about just one little piece that fell from getting a $571,500 facelift. new tribute area to celebrate Johnny 27-29 with the return of Blue Man the sky. The renovation, made possible Carson’s legacy and entertainment Group after its five sold-out Lied with a gift from the John W. Carson contributions.” School photo, found after performances in 2011. Tony Award- Foundation, was announced April The theater is a black box the- the Joplin tornado winning musicals “Memphis” (Nov. 26. The project will include a ater that seats up to 250 people and 12-13), “Hair” (March 15) and “West “Joey, 4th grade, 1992” complete redesign of the theater’s is able to be configured for a vari- Side Story” (April 4-5) join with He’s been on the fridge entrance and lobby and a new per- ety of different performances. The ‘80s rock musical “Rock of Ages” since it happened, formance floor. diverse space is host to more than (Feb. 15) to complete next season’s COURTESY PHOTO sneaking glances from underneath At the gift announcement, 100 events annually, ranging from Broadway lineup. The Blue Man Group will open the 24th season at the Lied Center for Perform- the cat Chancellor Harvey Perlman said professional theater presentations Many of the 2013-14 perfor- ing Arts with shows Sept. 27-29. magnet at our dinners, coffee habits, UNL is again honored to receive and dance concerts to youth pro- mances will make their Nebraska arguments. support from the foundation of the grams and special events. Located debut at the Lied Center, includ- Additional highlights include Center next season and we cannot We posted him on the database late Johnny Carson, who proudly on the west side of the Lied Center, ing “I Love Lucy Live On Stage” Emmy Award-winner Wayne Brady wait for audiences to experience of items found, grew up in Nebraska and graduated it was named after Carson in recog- (March 7-9), based on one of the (March 22), who regularly starred on these amazing performances,” said hoping that someone would recognize from the university. nition of a gift he provided toward most beloved program in television ABC’s “Whose Line Is it Anyway?;” Bill Stephan, executive director of his messy “As an integral arm of our per- construction of the Lied Center in history. 14-time Grammy Award-winning the Lied Center. hair, Batman T-shirt, blue eyes, forming arts program, the Johnny 1990. Respected as one of the top banjo player Bala Fleck (Feb. 13); Season tickets are available and but no one Carson Theater is an important Once a project architect is two orchestras in America, the and one of the largest touring pro- brochures and order forms can be answered the post or claimed him. venue that provides our students selected, final designs are approved Cleveland Orchestra also makes its ductions in the world, “Cirque viewed online at http://www.liedcen- Somewhere a childhood photo album and Nebraska residents with oppor- and a construction contractor is Nebraska debut on Feb. 27, per- Dreams Holidaze” (Dec. 3-4), fea- ter.org or picked up by visiting the is not tunities to experience many aspects hired, the university estimates con- forming a program highlighted by turing amazing acrobatic skills and Lied Center Ticket Office. A season quite complete, or a grandmother’s of the performing arts,” Perlman struction could begin next summer Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5. On hundreds of spectacular costumes in subscription consists of a ticket pur- mantelpiece; said. “We are incredibly apprecia- and be completed by the end of TROY FEDDERSON|UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS Jan. 28, Martha Graham Dance Co. a setting of colossal candy canes and chase of four or more events. The Jackie Allen performs during the 2012 Jazz in June concert series. Allen is one of four women featured in the 2013 concert series at the Sheldon an uncle’s wallet. One afternoon I got tive of this gift, which promises 2014. will feature Graham’s masterpiece, 30-foot towering soldiers. more events ordered, the larger the Museum of Art. Allen will perform in the season finale on June 25. restless, to greatly improve the experience Carson and his foundation have “Appalachian Spring,” set to music “Many of the finest artists in discount, up to 20 percent off listed flipped through my old yearbooks, guests will have at the theater while given more than $7 million, which by Aaron Copland. the world will perform at the Lied prices. trying to find him, proudly honoring Johnny Carson’s has bolstered UNL’s theater, film looking to see how he might have aged: legacy.” and broadcasting programs. did he lose Bill Stephan, executive director Carson was born in Corning, Women headline Jazz in June the chubby cheeks? dye his hair? of the Lied Center, said the renova- Iowa, in 1925, and grew up in Nebraska Rep features three plays, how long tion would provide a new entrance Norfolk. He served in World War did he have to wear braces? to the theater, nearly double the size II in the Navy before enrolling at Concert series opens June 4 with the Kendra Shank Quartet of the lobby area and provide a new the university in 1947. He received two one-night-only productions But he’s too young the museum. Blankets and lawn chairs are perennial gardens, led by Laurence Ballard, high-grade floor to serve the theater a bachelor’s degree in radio and University Communications to have passed me in the halls, allowed. Pets, with the exception of service Landscape Services nursery supervisor, and The Nebraska Repertory Theatre, For more information about Nebraska and 10; and 2 p.m. Aug. 4. for the next 20 years. speech with a minor in physics the Actor’s Equity Association pro- “Making God Laugh,” is a humor- the picture just The voices of four women will be featured animals, are not. Amber Hollmann, Landscape Services land- Repertory Theatre productions or to “The renovation will provide a in 1949. He hosted “The Tonight fessional theater at UNL, will offer ous new play by Sean Grennan a stranger, a small reminder in the 22nd season of Jazz in June. The event also includes the Jazz in June scape assistant; order tickets, go to http://unl.edu/rep dramatic new entrance and appro- Show” from 1962 to 1992. three plays and two one-night only that follows a family through three of the whirling aftermath Organized by the Sheldon Art Association Market at 12th and R streets, opening at June 11 — Love Garden, led by Kay or call 402-472-4747 priate lobby area for the Carson http://go.unl.edu/v7t performances this summer. All decades. Performance times are 7:30 when Joplin was clutching at scraps: and Sheldon Museum of Art, the free con- 5 p.m. each Tuesday. The market features Logan-Peters, University Libraries professor, Theater, helping to create an envi- performances are in the Temple p.m. July 24, 25, 27, Aug. 2, 7 and 8; everything displaced, certs take place every Tuesday in June at 7 vendors selling food and drink and wares by and Ann Powers, Landscape Services land- Building. “Nocturne,” by Adam Rapp,” is a and 2 p.m. Aug. 11. even this poor kid who doesn’t even p.m. with activities beginning as early as 5 local artists. scape assistant; The season opens July 11 with comedy about a young man’s jour- Opening night receptions follow know he’s lost. p.m. Walking tours of campus gardens, June 18 — Cather and Donaldson gar- “Emma,” a play adapted from Jane ney to discover the meaning of life. the July 11, 18 and 24 performances. The concert series opens June 4 with the organized by UNL Landscape Services, dens, led by Eileen Bergt, Landscape Services Poem copyright ©2012 by Laura Dimmit, and reprinted $20K NEA grant to support Austen’s romantic novel of the same “Red Line Stories,” by Patterson and Season passes, which allow hold- by permission of the poet. Introduction copyright © 2013 Kendra Shank Quartet. Other performers Department of Facilities Management and assistant director; and name. Other plays presented are winner of the 2012 Frank Mosher ers unlimited attendance to all Rep by The Poetry Foundation. This column is made possible by are: Valerie Capers Ensemble, June 11; Angela Planning, and Sheldon, are offered at 6 p.m. June 25 — Sheldon Sculpture Garden, led “Mrs. Mannerly” and “Making God Fiction prize, features more than 24 productions, are available for $60 the Poetry Foundation (www.poetryfoundation.org) and sup- interdisciplinary dance project Hagenbach, June 18; and Jackie Allen, June each night beginning at the east entrance of by Sarah Feit, Sheldon Museum of Art assis- Laugh.” residents riding into the heart of general admission; $55 for faculty, ported by the UNL Department of English. This column does 25. the museum. tant curator of education The Lied Center for Performing days of residency activities in The Rep’s “Destination” series Chicago. staff, senior citizens and active mili- not accept unsolicited manuscripts. Concertgoers are encouraged to arrive The garden tour schedule is: For more information, go to http://www. Arts has been awarded a Lincoln, culminating in a public of one-night-only performances “Emma” show times are at 7:30 tary; and $35 for students and Osher early to get a spot on the lawn west of June 4 — Andrews and Burnett halls jazzinjune.com. $20,000 grant from the National performance of “Forces” at the Lied includes “Nocturne” on July 30 and p.m. July 11, 12, 13, 20, Aug. 1 and 9; Lifelong Learning Institute mem- Endowment for the Arts for its Center. “Red Line Stories” on Aug. 6. The and 2 p.m. July 28. bers. Maxwell Arboretum upcoming project with the dance UNL dancers and gymnasts series will feature Rep alumni and “Mrs. Mannerly,” by Jeffrey Individual performance tickets company, Streb. will also lead student matinees and professional actors Ryan Johnston Hatcher, is a two-person comedy in are $25 general admission; $22 fac- event is May 23 The Lied Center and partners workshops based on Streb teaching and Carrie Lee Patterson. Both per- which etiquette lessons become a ulty, staff, senior citizens and active will present an interdisciplinary techniques in local schools in spring A celebration of UNL’s Maxwell formances are at 7:30 p.m. in the competitive sport. Show times are military; and $12 students and OLLI exploration with Streb in spring and fall 2014. Arboretum is planned for 5:30 p.m. Temple Building’s Howell Theatre. 7:30 p.m. July 18, 19, 26, 31, Aug. 3 members. 2014. The project will involve UNL Founded in 1985, Streb tours May 23 on East Campus. students from dance, theatre, gym- extensively throughout the United “Spring in Maxwell Arboretum” is nastics, architecture, and comput- States and internationally. The free and open to the public. The event er science and engineering, along company was featured at the 2012 Ashfall announces schedule for spring, summer — which includes presentations, tree with local K-12 students, teachers London Olympics. planting, picnic dinner and arboretum Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays 11 tributions of farmers and amateur and community members. Streb http://go.unl.edu/0xq tour — will be immediately south of Park has announced its 2013 season a.m.-5 p.m. paleontologists from the area. The company members will lead three the Dairy Store. schedule through Oct. 13. • Sept. 3 to Oct. 13: Tuesday- park’s visitor center features inter- Presenters include Ted Hartung, The 360-acre park near Royal Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sundays pretive displays, fossil preparation president of the Friends of Maxwell displays three-dimensional skeletons 1-4 p.m. (closed Mondays) laboratory and gift shop. In addition, Arboretum; Ron Yoder, associate vice of prehistoric animals, including rhi- More than 40 skeletons are on visitors can enjoy the natural setting chancellor; Justin Evertson, Nebraska Gift fuels Quilt Center expansion, creates permanent endowment nos, camels, three-toed horses, and display, intact in the fossil bed shel- on nearby nature trails, which were Forest Service; and Luann Finke of birds, among others — all preserved tered by Ashfall’s 17,500 square-foot developed to help interpret the geol- Finke Gardens and Nursery. An $8 million gift from the Robert and Ardis “Our guests have loved what they’ve been able in the area where volcanic ash killed Hubbard Rhino Barn. More skel- ogy and plant life of the area. Jeff Culbertson, Landscape Services, James Foundation will allow for an expansion of the to experience and learn here, but they’re eager to IQSCM earns accreditation them 12 million years ago. The pale- etons are discovered every summer. Picnic tables are available at the will lead the tree planting. The picnic International Quilt Study Center and Museum and see even more,” Crews said. “With the new expan- ontology treasure is a joint proj- The new Dickinson Fossil park and campers may use nearby the creation of a permanent endowment. sion, we’ll have additional room for our popular The International Quilt ment to excellence in all ect of the University of Nebraska Heritage Center features educa- Grove Lake Wildlife Management dinner includes Valentino’s pizza and Study Center and Museum that it does: governance, Dairy Store ice cream. Emily Levine, The expansion will involve an addition on the exhibitions as well as increased space for our diverse State Museum of Natural History tional exhibits and activity areas for Area. west side of the building of about 12,400 square feet collections and research. We cannot thank the James has achieved accreditation collections stewardship, and the Nebraska Game and Parks children, including a fossil dig area For more information and direc- Agronomy and Horticulture, will lead from the American Alliance public programs, financial the tour of the arboretum. and will feature new gallery space for more exhibi- family enough for making this possible.” Commission. and fossil bone puzzles. There are tions, call 402-893-2000 or visit tions as well as additional room for quilt collection University officials said the building expansion of Museums, the highest stability, high professional Spring and summer hours: also new exhibits on petrified wood, http://www.ashfall.unl.edu. For more information, go to http:// national recognition for a standards and continued unlgardens.unl.edu. storage and care, education and museum operations. will take place once architectural studies and designs • May 24 to Sept. 2: Monday- rivers of Nebraska, and the con- In addition to funding the expansion, the Robert are finalized later this year and construction bids are museum. Accreditation institutional improvement. and Ardis James Foundation donated $1 million to complete. signifies excellence to the Of the nation’s esti- establish a permanent endowment at the University UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS|FILE PHOTO The IQSCM opened its current 37,000-square- museum community, to gov- mated 17,500 museums, of Nebraska Foundation. Annual net income from International Quilt Study Center and Museum foot building in 2008 with three exhibition galleries ernments, funders, outside 1,005 are accredited. The Prairie Schooner releases new mobile app Classified Ads the endowment will be used to provide a stipend and state-of-the-art textiles storage as an internation- agencies and to the muse- International Quilt Study Prairie Schooner, UNL’s literary jour- “Global Schooner” features profiles um-going public. Center and Museum is the to the executive director of the museum for salary, art form,” said Chancellor Harvey Perlman. “We are al focal point for the study, conservation and exhibi- nal, released a mobile app on May 1. The from more than 300 authors who have Advertise it here AAM accreditation is third museum at UNL to research or program support. The director will be extremely grateful for their support of Quilt House tion of quilts. Robert A.M. Stern Architects of New mobile app, “Global Schooner: A World been published in the journal run by the the field’s primary vehicle achieve this distinction, join- The Scarlet accepts classified ads. known as the Ardis James Executive Director of over the years and for making another important York, with Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture of of Prairie Schooner Writers,” features UNL English Department for the last for quality assurance, self- ing the Sheldon Museum Cost is $10 for 30 words or less. For ad- Quilt House. investment.” Omaha, designed the building. The same architects an interactive global map that pinpoints 87 years. The app also provides links regulation and public of Art and the University ditional information call 402-472-8515. “Because of the vision and generosity of Bob and Pat Crews, founding director of International will design the new addition. the location of authors from past Prairie to Prairie Schooner’s blog, podcast and accountability, and earns of Nebraska State Museum. The classified deadline is 4 p.m., June Ardis James, our university has become the most Quilt Study Center and Museum, said the public’s For more information, go to http://quiltstudy. Schooner issues, offering users unprec- other online content. national recognition for a 20 for the June 27 edition of the Scar- important place for the scholarly study, research interest in the museum, its exhibitions, educational org. http://go.unl.edu/nmy For more information, go to edented access to author biographies, The mobile app is available for down- museum for its commit- videos, interviews and more. load on iTunes. let. and curated exhibition of quilts as an international offerings and unique mission continues to grow. http://go.unl.edu/ra5

Gallery Reception | May 24 Jazz in June Opening Night | June 4 Family Day | June 9 Astronomy Outreach |June 10-13 Jazz in June Finale | June 25 to “Constructing History,” 6 p.m., Robert Hillestad Free jazz concert featuring the Kendra Shank Quartet, garden Fun family day activities, 1 p.m., Sheldon Various topics and public library locations throughout Lincoln. First session is “Physics of Final concert in the 2013 Jazz in June series, featuring Textiles Gallery, Home Economics Building tours and marketplace, 5 p.m., Sheldon Museum of Art Museum of Art. Music,” 3 p.m. June 10 at the Dan Williams Branch Library, 5000 Mike Scholl St. See calen- Jackie Allen, 5 p.m., Sheldon Museum of Art calendarevents | films | theater | exhibitions | lectures 5do dar for other topics, times and locations. Friday | May 24 Memorial Day, UNL offices closed MBA GMAT Workshop, 8:30 a.m., Col- Young Musician Lunchtime Concert First five-week summer session begins Libraries, “Physics of Music,” 10:30 a.m., Tuesday | June 25 International Quilt Study State Museum, Morrill Hall Ain’t In It For My Health: A Film About lege of Business Administration. Register Series, 12:15 p.m., Sheldon Museum of South Branch Library, 2675 South St.; Center and Museum http://www.museum.unl.edu|402-472-2642 Levon Helm, through May 30 Plant Sale Open House, noon, Nebraska Tuesday | May 28 at http://mba.unl.edu/gmat/. Call 402- Art. Call 402-472-2461 Astronomy Outreach at Lincoln City Li- “Dangers from Space,” 2 and 3:30 p.m., Workshop, “Blackboard — Introduction Statewide Arboretum greenhouse. Call to Tests/Quizzes, Surveys and Pools,” http://www.quiltstudy.org | 402-472-6549 Minerals and Meteorites, through Tuesday Talk, “The Engineer Who 472-2338 braries, “Physics of Music,” 3 p.m., Dan Bess Dodson Walt Branch, 6701 S. 14th Upstream Color, May 31 to June 6 402-472-2971 2 p.m., Agricultural Hall. Register at November Could: Ernest Haight, A Half-Century of Thursday | June 6 Williams Branch Library, 5000 Mike St. http://www.lincolnlibraries.org Indigo Gives America the Blues, through Naked Museum Party, 7 p.m., Sheldon Scholl St. http://www.lincolnlibraries.org http://training.unl.edu. Call 402-472- June 2 Something In the Air (Apres Mai), May 31 Gallery Reception, “Constructing His- Quiltmaking,” Jonathan Gregory, noon, Craft Circle, noon, Sheldon Museum of 6163 Tree of Life to June 6 International Quilt Study Center and Museum of Art. Tickets required. Call Art. Call 402-472-2461 Workshop, “Introduction to Blackboard,” tory: Structures and Silhouettes,” 6 p.m., 402-472-1454 Tuesday | June 11 2 p.m., Architecture Hall. Register at Post 9/11 Memorial Quilts by Don Beld, Museum. Call 402-472-6549 Bizarre Beasts The Reluctant Fundamentalist, June 7-13 Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery, Home http://training.unl.edu. Call 402-472- Jazz in June featuring Jackie Allen, 5 through July 7 Economics Building. Call 402-472-2911 Friday | June 7 Astronomy Outreach at Lincoln City p.m., Sheldon Museum of Art. Naked Museum performance, “Troika Tuesday | June 4 Libraries, “Night Sky,” 10:30 a.m., Ben- 6163 Plant Sale Open House, noon, Nebraska Civil War U.S. Sanitary Commission Sheldon Museum of Art Francis Ha, June 14-27 Strata: One Play, Three Views,” 6:30 Naked Museum event, “Kinection: nett Martin Public Library, 136 S. 14th www.sheldon.unl.edu | 402-472-4524 Naked Museum presentation, “Temporal Statewide Arboretum. Call 402-472- Friday | June 28 Quilt Reproductions by Don Beld, p.m., Sheldon Museum of Art. Admission Connecting Modern Art with Modern St.; 1:30 and 3 p.m., Victor Anderson Workshop, “Blackboard — Managing the Before Midnight, June 14-27 Sculpture,” 7 p.m., Sheldon Museum of 2971 Grade Center,” 3 p.m., Agricultural Hall. Final day to apply to receive a degree through Aug. 18 The Naked Museum, through mid-June Art. required. Technology,” Anita Sarma and com- Branch Library, 3635 Touzalin Ave. puter science and engineering students, http://www.lincolnlibraries.org Register at http://training.unl.edu. Call during August commencement, $25 fee A Place at the Table, June 21-27 First Friday opening, “The Marketplace 402-472-6163 due with application. Perfecting the Past: Colonial Revival Marketplace of Community Values, June Saturday | May 25 Wednesday | May 29 Sheldon Museum of Art. Time to be of Community Values,” 5 p.m., Sheldon Quilts, through Sept. 1 7-23 Planetarium | Morrill Hall Workshop, “NUgrant Basics: Routing announced. Museum of Art. Call 402-472-2461 Jazz in June featuring the Valerie Ca- Open Sew for Quilters, 10:30 a.m., pers Ensemble, 5 p.m., Sheldon Museum Friday | June 14 www.museum.unl.edu International Quilt Study Center and Proposals,” 1 p.m., Alexander Building Exhibitions | By gallery Posing with Patchwork: Quilts in Photo- Sheldon Statewide, mid-June through Workshop, “Screen Capture Solutions,” Reception, “Dan Howard: All New” of Art. Plant Sale Open House, noon, Nebraska graphs, 1855-1955, through Dec. 1 August Museum. Call 402-472-6549 West. Registration requested. Call 402- Great Plains Art Museum A Planet for Goldilocks, 2 and 3 p.m., 472-7003 11 a.m., Architecture Hall. Registration exhibition, 6 p.m., Kiechel Fine Art, 5733 Statewide Arboretum greenhouse. Call required at http://go.unl.edu/techtrain- S. 34th St. Call 402-420-9553 Wednesday | June 12 402-472-2971 http://go.unl.edu/9ti | 402-472-3082 The Engineer Who Could: Ernest 50 Gifts for 50 Years, late June to Sept. Saturdays and Sundays (through May Naked Museum presentation, “Temporal 31); 2 and 3 p.m., Tuesdays through Sculpture,” 7 p.m., Sheldon Museum of Friday | May 31 ing. Call 402-472-5511 Astronomy Outreach at Lincoln City Photographs of the Crows by Fred E. Haight’s Half-Century of Quiltmaking, 22 Sunday | June 9 Libraries, “Dangers from Space,” 10:15 Tuesday | June 18 June 7 to March 2 Sundays (starting June 1) Art. Plant Sale Open House, noon, Nebraska Jazz in June featuring the Kendra Shank Miller, June 7-28 Statewide Arboretum greenhouse. Call Sheldon’s Family Day, various activities, and 11:30 a.m., Charles Gere Branch Jazz in June featuring Angela Hagen- Natural Selection, 7 p.m., Thursdays Sunday | May 26 Quartet, 5 p.m., Sheldon Museum of Library, 2400 S. 56th St.; 2 and 3:30 bach, 5 p.m., Sheldon Museum of Art. Spurs and Spitfire: Humor of the Ameri- 402-472-2971 Art. 1 p.m., Sheldon Museum of Art. Call Book Club, Jennifer Chiaverini’s “Round 402-472-2461 p.m., Loren Corey Eiseley Branch Library, can West, through March 2014 Cinema | UNL screenings 1530 Superior St. http://www.lincolnli- Wednesday | June 19 Kruger Gallery Robin,” 1:15 p.m., International Quilt Saturday | June 1 krugercollection.unl.edu | 402-472-3560 Movies are at the Ross Media Arts Center Craft Circle, 1:30 p.m., Sheldon Museum braries.org International Collegiate Formula Racing Hillestad Textiles Gallery Study Center and Museum. Wildflower Week Plant Sale, 9 a.m., Wednesday | June 5 http://textilegallery.unl.edu|402-472-2911 unless otherwise noted. of Art. Call 402-472-2461 Teams Competition — Formula SAE, all Diminutive Design: Modern Miniatures Nebraska Statewide Arboretum green- New Employee Orientation, 9 a.m., East Thursday | June 13 from the Vitra Design Museum, through The Angel’s Share, through May 30 house. Call 402-472-2971 day, Lincoln Air Park. Call 724-776-4841 Constructing History: Structures and Monday | May 27 Union. Call 402-472-3106 Monday | June 10 Astronomy Outreach at Lincoln City Silhouettes, through June 28 March 2014

All events are from UNL’s online calendar, available at http://events.unl.edu/. • Access a complete list of show times for the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center at http://www.theross.org or 402-472-5353. • For more information about planetarium shows, go to http://www.spacelaser.com or call 402-472-2641. 6| Thursday, May 23, 2013 Scarlet University of Nebraska-Lincoln Thursday, May 23, 2013 | 7

Research examines impact of poetry, newspapers during Civil War UNL Recycles|Individuals make a difference (continued from Page 1) Obituaries By Deann Gayman analysis that provides insight into the role of newspapers in the Civil War era, but it has a black assistant to President Lincoln who University Communications newspapers and poetry during the Civil War. received little attention in the years since. was featured in the 2012 motion picture Former chancellor The edition, co-edited by Elizabeth Lorang, Weir noticed that the newspapers, neigh- “Lincoln.” Slade had not previously been Law College recycling program A little more than 150 years ago, black a research assistant professor of English, and bors on New York’s Beekman Street for a time acknowledged as a poet, and Lorang and Weir soldiers took up arms with the Union to fight Rebecca Weir, supervisor in American lit- during the war, printed many of the same said they were eager to see what else he may Roy Young, 91, dies in the Civil War when the first regiments of erature at the University of Cambridge, was poems. have written. involves students, faculty, staff African-American troops were authorized in published in the 2013 “One of the great finds we’ve made is that While conducting research, Weir said she Roy A. Young, 91, UNL chancellor from 1976-80, died April 19, in Corvallis, Ore. the North in 1863. volume of Scholarly it appears there was a heretofore unacknowl- was struck by how little of the verse had fea- By Troy Fedderson sized recycling bins in the hallways. In In the Law Library, Marcia Dority As they enlisted, words of support poured Editing, an open- edged but remarkable collaboration between tured in critical conversations about African- During his time at UNL, Young oversaw the College of University Communications the afternoon Shopp and Lyons empty Baker, assistant professor and access ser- Dentistry’s move to the University of Nebraska Medical out from Union-sympathizing newspapers access online journal. the two newspapers,” Lorang said. “What’s American and Civil War literature. the bins into a larger tote, wheeling the vices librarian, oversees photocopying everywhere, and much of the support came It is available at http:// unique about this edition is the focus on the “This is especially true of poems that edi- Center. It was also at Young’s recommendation in 1979 A core group of College of Law fac- recyclables to a dock area for pick up recycle efforts. And in the college’s civil that the School of Journalism, now known as the College in the form of poems. Fanny Jackson, an go.unl.edu/afy. relationships between two Civil War publica- tors borrowed from other newspapers,” she ulty has created a recycling program by UNL’s recycling program law clinic, Deanna Lubken, African-American student at Oberlin College, Hundreds of tions. It’s the first edition of its kind.” said. “Reprinted poems in the edition help us of Journalism and Mass Communications, become sepa- that encourages participation of other employees. the office manager and legal rate from the College of Arts and Sciences. Upon his began: thousands of poems Lorang and Weir identified and researched to see that editors made meaningful choices, faculty, staff and students. “If you come in on a assistant, handles all shred- appeared in newspapers a selection of 138 poems, about a quarter of fitting words to the moment.” arrival in Lincoln from Oregon State University, Young We welcome, we welcome, our brave volun- “We had this group of six of us here Tuesday afternoon, you’ll see ding and recycling of client across the nation dur- the poems published by the two newspapers. Lorang said the poems and newspapers was charged with increasing research activity and outside teers, that recognized that we weren’t living up all these recycle bins lined up files. ing the war. The poems Most were published from May 1863 to May have parallels to the modern world; she lik- funding, and by 1980 UNL achieved a record $30 million Fling your caps to the breeze, boys, and give Lorang to our environmental responsibilities,” in the hallway,” Striman said. “This all came together included in the newly 1864, a period that saw a great number of ened the poems and their historical context in grants, contracts and gifts. them three cheers; said Brian Striman, a professor of law Zellmer oversees the stu- because a small group of published edition were chosen because of African-American men enlist in the Union to the social media outlets citizens use today. Young also was known for setting up a system of They have proven their valor by many a scar, library and head of the college’s techni- dent portion of the plan. people had a passion for recy- the proximity of the two newspapers that Army and distinguish themselves as soldiers Rather than posting to Facebook or Twitter, Faculty Development Fellowships, similar to sabbaticals, But their god-like endurance has been nobler cal services. “We just got together and Novak and Shutz help out as cling,” Striman said. “At the published them and for their emphasis on in spite of the War Department’s prejudiced 19th-century authors of the poems took their that allowed qualified professors to go on leave for a by far. decided how we would parse it out.” needed on the faculty side. time, we just sucked it up and military service, citizenship, race and gender. policies. Many of the poems encourage enlist- ideas to the masses through newsprint. semester or year at half pay. He also initiated UNL’s affili- — The Black Volunteers, printed May 9, That faculty group included Striman, Striman takes care of all recy- did it because it was impor- The newspapers were written for two ment, praise the soldiers and show authors “How a culture gets through war is very Striman ation with the National Merit Scholars program. 1863, in The Anglo-African Mark Novak, Bob Shopp, Bill Lyons, cling in Dean Susan Poser’s tant. Now, 10 years later, it’s distinct audiences: The National Anti-Slavery negotiating the public meaning of African- relevant right now; sadly it’s seemingly always “We are saddened to learn of the death of former Anthony Shutz and Sandi Zellmer. office, gathers cardboard boxes and plac- just become a part of everybody’s work- Chancellor Roy Young,” Chancellor Harvey Perlman Now, an edition of these and other Civil Standard was published for a white abolition- American military service. relevant,” she said. “Poetry was and remains Every Tuesday, Shopp issues an email es them into storage areas for future use, flow. War-era poems is available online, complete ist audience, while The Anglo-African was Lorang and Weir were able to identify one of the ways we process the experience of said. “A lifelong researcher, Chancellor Young presided to faculty and staff announcing that a coordinates recycling pickups as needed, “We’re not fixing any holes in the over a period of change at UNL. He was a dedicated with images from the newspapers in which for a black audience. The Anglo-African was many of the authors and their historical war on both individual and social levels.” recycling pick up is planned for later in and even hauls glass bottles to recycling ozone layer, but we are doing what we they appeared and with historical and literary one of the most important African American significance. One poem is by William Slade, champion of the mission of the university, especially its the day. Employees place small, office- sites off campus. can right here under out noses.” research efforts and the quality of undergraduate educa- tion across UNL. Community Outreach | NASA Robotics Competition “His legacy at our university is still evident today.” Smithsonian fellowship Recycling across campus Young was born the son of John A. Young and Etta J. (Sprinkle) Young on March 1, 1921, in McAlister, N.M., Individual recycling programs are from trash. In 2012, the first year of from special drop points in campus build- where he grew up on the family ranch. He received furthers Katz’s study on helping make an impact on UNL’s annual Athletics’ game day program, more than ings. The drivers deliver the cartridges to his Bachelor of Science degree from New Mexico State recycling rate. Here are a few programs 33 tons of recyclables were kept from the a bin at Mail and Distribution Services. University, and his Master of Science degree in 1942 from that have helped the university reduce its landfill. Prabs Shrestha said the program, on aver- politics of art criticism Iowa State University. carbon footprint: age, fills a 26-foot long trailer every week. Young was a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy, serving as By Kathe Andersen influenced their point of view. Education and Human Sciences The cartridges are sent to a Colorado a deck officer, navigator, antisubmarine warfare officer, Fine and Performing Arts “The art criticism of this peri- Building Maintenance Reporters Two years ago, student ambassa- facility where they are refilled to be sold and executive officer in the Atlantic and Pacific areas od just seems chaotic. It doesn’t BMRs monitor recycling within each dors from the college arranged to have again. of operation from 1942 to 1946. He served in the Navy Wendy Katz, associate profes- seem to follow professional guide- campus building, reporting needs or pick- recycling bins placed in classrooms in Reserve from 1946 to 1954 and was promoted to the rank sor of art history, has received lines or have a coherent doctrine,” up requests to UNL’s recycling coordina- Teachers College, Henzlik and Mabel Lee University Health Center of lieutenant commander. He returned to Iowa State a 2013 Smithsonian Senior Katz said. “So what I suggest gives tors. halls. The ambassadors collect the bins Sara Bindrum, medical materials following the end of World War II, and was awarded his Fellowship. She will use the it coherence is the fact that these and sort the recycled goods into larger supervisor, said the UHC recycles regu- doctoral degree in plant pathology and botany in 1948. award to conduct research in people, who all knew each other, Husker Power totes in a loading dock area. About one larly. This year the UHC received new From 1948 to 1976, Young was a professor at Oregon Washington, D.C., from were engaged in com- A student-led push to recycle game month after the student program began, phone books after dumpsters specified State University, serving as head of the department of January to April 2014. petition — political day waste in Memorial Stadium in 2011 faculty and staff started a similar effort. for the old books were removed. Bindrum botany and plant pathology from 1958 to 1966, dean of The fellowships and literary.” led Athletics to apply for a Nebraska contacted UNL’s recycling coordinators research from 1966 to 1969, acting president in 1969 and are offered by the The penny press Department of Environmental Quality Mail Trucks Deliver to get a one-time pick up of the old 1970, and vice president for research from 1970 to 1976. Smithsonian Institution papers relied on adver- permit that allows the Huskers to start Through an agreement between phone books. “It was no problem at all,” In 1985, Young received Oregon State’s highest honor, to provide opportuni- tising instead of sub- a recycling program. Today, all trash col- Landscape Services and Mail and Bindrum said. “Whenever we make a the Distinguished Service Award. ties for senior investiga- scriptions to sell news- lected during Huskers events is sent to a Distribution Services, UNL mail delivery request, they respond quickly. The recy- He led efforts at UNL to increase the quality stan- tors to conduct research papers. To boost sales, facility that separates recyclable goods vehicles now pick up empty ink cartridges cling office is really great.” in association with Katz said the publica- dards for student admissions and enhancement of the staff members at the tions followed English teaching and research programs of the campus. He Smithsonian Museums. papers and adopted a departed UNL to accept the post of president and Katz Katz is research- sensationalist approach managing director of the prestigious Boyce Thompson ing a new book, “The Politics of to news and art. TROY FEDDERSON|UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS RECYCLING UNL finishes 61st Institute for Plant Research in Ithaca, N.Y., where he Art Criticism in the Penny Press, “So, for example, one editor, Joe Bartels (right) shows Zeman Elementary students how a robot developed by UNL engineering students will be continued from page 1 Recycling grows served from 1980 to 1986. 1833-1861.” She intends to con- when he’s writing about William used to pick up rocks. The robot was developed for a NASA-led robotics competition. The UNL team will participate The recycling rate at UNL has Young is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marilyn; University of Iowa were amazed duct research at the American Sidney Mount, is really writing in the RASC-AL Exploration Robo-Ops Competition on June 4-6. Read more at http://go.unl.edu/bd7. shown steady growth since a in RecycleMania and their two children, Janet of Merced, Calif.; and by the success of our program and Art Museum, the National about another editor and his art low of 12 percent in 2003. The UNL finished in 61st place overall for Randall of Portland, his wife, Nancy, and their children, how involved staff, faculty and stu- Portrait Gallery and the National reviewer at another paper,” Katz figures below are in tons. total materials recycled during the national Katherine and Robert. dents are. We often hear how this Museum of American History at said. “They’re trying to create con- RecycleMania competition. Private interment was held at River View Cemetery type of program would not work at Year Waste Recycling the Smithsonian, as well as at the troversy between each other, so PHYSICS During the eight-week event, UNL recycled in Portland. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, other universities.” 2005 2,840 692 Library of Congress. these papers and portraits help continued from page 1 294,207 pounds of paper, cardboard, plastic and those wishing to make memorial contributions give to The program has even started to “I’m really excited,” Katz recreate that social network.” 2006 2,719 789 aluminum. The total is 9 percent higher than the charity of their choosing. Advances in silicon-based tech- generate $30,000 to $40,000 annu- said. “The Smithsonian, because Katz said it’s really not unlike 2007 2,686 910 UNL’s tally from the 2012 RecycleMania con- nology have made electronics ever ally as UNL sells the recycled goods it focuses on American art and what we see today. 2008 2,636 1,419 test. The UNL total also represents a 514 metric Nelson Thomas Potter Jr. smaller, faster and less expensive. to outside vendors. Shrestha said American history, offers histori- Katz’s principal adviser for the ton reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, said Nelson Thomas Potter Jr., 73, of Lincoln, emeritus But industry experts believe this those funds are put back into the 2009 2,984 1,324 ans, librarians and curators who Smithsonian Fellowship will be Prabhakar Shrestha, UNL’s recycling coordinator. professor of philosophy, died May 12. technology will reach its limit with- program to purchase additional 2010 2,889 2,082 have a wealth of knowledge and Eleanor Harvey, chief curator of The total is equivalent to removing 101 cars Born to Nelson and Hazel (Park) Potter, he was raised in the next decade. That’s because bins, equipment and training items. 2011 3,323 2,354 materials in exactly the area I the American Art Museum. from the road or the energy consumed by 45 in Mount Morris, Ill. He graduated summa cum laude today’s electronics use an electric Shrestha, who will graduate in study. It will be such a rich envi- Katz has taught at UNL since 2012 2,688 2,764 households. from Monmouth College in 1961 charge to store and process infor- August, said one of his last projects ronment to work in.” 1998. She was promoted to associ- Figures provided by the UNL Recycling program Compared to Big Ten peers, UNL ranked with degrees in philosophy and mation. Charges leak energy, gener- is to finalize funding for a system Katz is examining art criticism ate professor in 2005. third in the “Grand Champion” category with English. In 1961, Potter was named ating heat and limiting the number that will weigh recyclable goods and during the antebellum period in She is also working on an a recycling rate of 34.1 percent, and was fifth in a Woodrow Wilson Fellow. He of transistors that can be packed waste collected at each individual see how individual buildings com- the penny press and other period- anthology, “Visual and Material “Per Capita Classic,” recycling an average of 10.7 received a doctorate in philosophy onto a chip. They also use energy, building. The data will be made pare on average to what the rest of icals of the time to see how their Culture at the Trans-Mississippi pounds per person. from Johns Hopkins University in reducing battery life. available online to allow faculty, the university is doing in terms of political and economic agendas International Exposition of 1898.” Shrestha said a variety of campus groups 1969. The new center will pursue three staff and students to track totals. recycling. CRAIG CHANDLER|UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS organized recycling activities that helped make Potter joined the University of promising alternatives. Each takes “I hope to start the onboard “I think it will also inspire indi- UNL physicists involved with the new Center for NanoFerroic Devices are the UNL effort a success. Nebraska philosophy department advantage of unique, nano-scale weighing system in July,” Shrestha viduals and help push the UNL (from left): Alexei Gruverman, Peter Dowben, Kirill Belashchenko, Xia Hong; http://go.unl.edu/8ym faculty in 1965. He directed UNL’s properties that require much less said. “It should be interesting to recycling rate even higher.” PINs required for libraries’ systems and Evgeny Tsymbal. Not pictured is Christian Binek. Centennial Educational Program energy, which would enable more Potter from 1974 to 1976. Potter chaired The University Libraries are The PIN will be used to check compact and powerful devices. the department from 1980 to 1985. He retired from UNL requiring the use of a personal out items at the libraries’ self In one initiative, UNL physicist tion. Binek’s team discovered how industry to take these fundamental in 2010. identification number to access check-out machines. It will also Alexei Gruverman will lead a team to switch magnetization using volt- principles out of the laboratory and Potter’s scholarly areas of specialization were ethics, online systems. The use of PINs, be used to log in to My Library, based on his and Tsymbal’s work age instead. The magic ingredient into specific devices. aesthetics, and Immanuel Kant. He also taught history which started May 13, is to pro- any database licensed for UNL, focused on nano-thin ferroelectric is chromia, the oxide form of chro- “This university-industry con- of philosophy, philosophy of law, and social philosophy. tect library cards from unauthor- and library computers. oxide, a material with both posi- mium, which can be magnetized sortium partnership brings togeth- Potter served as president of the North American ized use. For more information about tive and negative polarization direc- with voltage. Bringing a nano-thin er critical funding and expertise to Kant Society from 1997 to 2000. He was also a member Users must establish a PIN the University Libraries new pro- tions that can be reversed by switch- film of chromia into contact with a transform the basic research dis- of Phi Beta Kappa. when they log into a library tocol, go to http://library.unl.edu/ ing voltage, which doesn’t gener- ferromagnetic material and apply- coveries at universities into a new In addition to his academic career, Potter contrib- account or the UNL libraries screens/pinhelp.html. ate heat. That duality is important ing voltage switches the material’s generation of innovative devices to uted to the Nebraska Committee for the Humanities database. because the polarization direction magnetization direction. benefit society,” said Prem Paul, vice can be read like a binary code to The center’s third initiative, led chancellor for research and eco- in various capacities from 1974 to 1982. He was active store information. Gruverman and by Ilya Krivorotov at the University nomic development. in Nebraskans Against the Death Penalty and ACLU colleagues have shown that revers- of California, Irvine, carries infor- UNL physicists Kirill Nebraska, and was president of Lincoln Friends of We’re ing the polarization changes the mation not just by switching the Belashchenko and Xia Hong also Chamber Music (1971-1986). level of resistance as electrons pass spin direction, but also by generat- are members of the new center. Survivors include his wife, Kathy, and daughter MAKING THE between electrodes. Measuring that ing spin waves. Much like a sound Industry partners involved in the Sophia; brother James (Ann) Potter; nieces Beth Zarring MAKING THE resistance would allow the device to wave carries information through projects include IBM, Intel, Micron and Jennie Fraser; and cousins Chuck Newburg, Dick read the polarization direction, and time and space, a spin-wave device Technology, Texas Instruments and Newburg, Paul Park, and Claudia Guenther. He was GRADEGRADE thus, the information it contains. would be able to interpret informa- GlobalFoundries. Semiconductor receded in death by his parents and sister, Barbara Potter. A second initiative relies on tion carried on a spin wave, which Research Corp. is the world’s lead- Memorial service is 11 a.m. June 22 at Wyuka Funeral With our new simple, UNL physicist Christian Binek’s can also be generated using low- ing university-research consortium Home, 3600 O St. The family is also sponsoring a con- low cost refinancing loan work with spintronics, which energy voltage. for semiconductors and related cert in Potter’s honor at 3 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Sheldon manipulates electron spin, in addi- All of these methods have the technologies. The Nanoelectronics Museum of Art. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions tion to charge, to store informa- potential to go beyond today’s Research Initiative and the collabo- Your Credit Union Can Help tion. Traditional magnetic memory semiconducting systems, which ration with the National Institute CRAIG CHANDLER|UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS be made in Potter’s name to the ACLU Foundation Now is the time to take advantage devices use a current to generate would greatly expand comput- of Standards and Technology are Kristin Vankat hugs Kyla Wesely during spring commencement exercises on May 4. Originally planned for Memorial Sta- of Nebraska, 941 O St., Suite 706, Lincoln, NE 68508; of today’s low interest rates to a magnetic field and change the ing potential, Tsymbal said. But he managed by the Nanoelectronics dium, inclement weather forced the undergraduate commencement ceremony into the Hawks Championship Center. UNL Monmouth College, Department of Development and refinance your home loan. magnetic direction, which is the emphasized the need for collabora- Research Corp., a subsidiary of SRC. employees worked to make the changed ceremony as positive as possible for UNL’s graduates. Read more about the cer- College Relations, 700 E. Broadway Ave., Monmouth, IL binary method of storing informa- tion among researchers and with emony and how UNL faculty and staff helped out at http://go.unl.edu/qbs. 61462; or Sheldon Friends of Chamber Music, Sheldon Competitve rates Museum of Art, P.O. Box 880300, Lincoln NE 68588. No origination fee Condolences may be left at http://go.unl.edu/po2. No points Study: Body shame diminishes relationship hopes Loan fees as low as $199* It’s no longer just Barbie dolls are less likely to be hopeful of devel- the socialization of men. Boys are Berends, Ha earn student leadership honors UNL, UNO offer new program that evoke a sense of unattainable oping social and romantic relation- socialized in their gender. There is UNL and the University members of the design profes- Margo Berends of Aurora, Colo., Four semifinalists were selected ence; and is an English tutor for a beauty. Now, it seems G.I. Joe’s ships. a study that looked at action figures of Nebraska at Omaha have sion in a 2012 survey according to and Anh Ha of the Thanhxuan from a list of 20 award nominees. Congolese woman. biceps and six-pack abs are doing Brian Cole, a psychology gradu- and how they’ve changed since the launched a cooperative graduate DesignIntelligence magazine. district, Hanoi, Vietnam, received All 20 were honored during the Ha majors in human resource the same. Increasingly, objectifica- ate student, worked with Meghan ‘70s. They’ve become much bulkier, certificate program in gerontology “The choice of door hardware UNL’s 2013 Outstanding Student April 26 dinner. management and economics. He tion and heightened masculinity in Davidson, assistant professor of more muscular. That was the impe- with a concentration in interior or window coverings for the built Leadership Awards during an April Berends majors in econom- is director of the Human Resource images of men is saturating popu- educational psychology, and Sarah tus for this study.” design. The program, designed for environment, for example, has an CAR ELECTRONIC CREDIT CARD CHECKING 26 recognition dinner at the Van ics and political science. She has Committee for the LisaMom BANKING &SAVINGS lar culture and the media. Gervais, assistant professor of psy- The next step, researchers said, professionals in health care, real impact on our accessibility and Brunt Visitors Center. The awards served on the College of Business Foundation and president of UNL’s A new UNL study examines chology, to look at how body image is to look at a broader spectrum of estate, engineering, architecture safety as we age,” said Betsy Gabb, were presented by the Office of Administration Student Advisory Multicultural Business Student how this objectification affects and body shame can lead to low- men. They said they believe that and interior design, is available interior design professor at UNL. Student Affairs. Board, helped resurrect the college’s Association. Ha is also a member men’s body image and how that in ered hope in college-aged men. their new findings will likely hold online and on-campus. “Being able to educate profes- Main Office: 1720 P Street UNL selection committees on “B Days,” and promoted the new of the dean’s President Council East Office: 301 N. 52nd Street turn affects men’s hopes of devel- Cole said the study is among the true in gay men, but not as men age. The 18-credit hour program sionals about the options and the behalf of Student Affairs annually CBA ethics code. 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Rates, terms, and Specifically, the study found cation of men. a laboratory setting to study how interior design. thriving and someone at risk.” conditions may vary based on creditworthiness, qualifications and collateral leadership contributions at UNL Student Advisory Board; conducts to attend the 2012 Naval Academy that young men who are more self- “We’re becoming more aware of direct body-shaming feedback Design issues surrounding the For more information about conditions and are subject to change. 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Forging relationships | UNL delegation celebrates Nebraska in China

Paul Barnes, professor of music, performs May 14 during the “Nebraska Week” celebration at Xi’an Jiaotong University. Barnes was also later joined on stage by graduate student April Sun.

UNL delegation ventured to China early this month to help further strengthen ties with universities in the Asian nation. During the trip, Paul Barnes, profes- sor of music, and the Skyros Quartet, UNL’s first graduate string quartet, performed. The trip, led by Chancellor Harvey Perlman, also included a celebration of “Nebraska Week” at the American Exchange Center at Xi’an Jiaotong University; the sign- ing of a memorandum of understanding with Zhejiang University, City College; a Confucius Institute board meeting; and guest lectures by Perlman, Prem Paul, Ronnie Green, John Richmond and Patricia Crews. The delegation returned to UNL on May 18-19.

Photos by David Bagby, Fine and Performing Arts

(Above) Justin Kurys, a member of the Skyros Quartet, practices prior to a performance during the UNL delega- tion’s visit to China. The delegation was in China from May 7-19.

(Left) A T-shirt design celebrating UNL’s partnership with Xi’an Jiaotong University.

(Below, from left) Chancellor Harvey Perlman and NU President James B. Milliken were among those in atten- dance for a performance of the Skyros Quartet during the UNL delegation’s visit to China.

The Skyros Quartet looks on during a performance.

‘Blackfoot Redemption’ wins 2013 Great Plains book prize By Katie Nieland race and prejudice as the transition to Kari Ronning, This fall, Farr will deliver a lecture Great Plains Studies reservations began. one of the book at the center, after which he will be pre- Spopee, or Turtle, was captured as prize judges and sented with a cash prize of $5,000 and “Blackfoot Redemption: A a fugitive and narrowly escaped execu- editor of the the Distinguished Book Prize medal- Blood Indian’s Story of Murder, tion. He disappeared inside an insane Willa Cather lion. “Blackfoot Redemption” was pub- Confinement and Imperfect asylum in Washington, D.C., for more Scholarly Edition. lished by the University of Oklahoma Justice” by William E. Farr is than 30 years until a delegation of Farr is a Press. the winner of the 2013 Great American Blackfeet discovered him senior fellow and The Great Plains Distinguished Plains Distinguished Book and gained a pardon from President founding director Book Prize was created to emphasize Prize from the Center for Woodrow Wilson. of the O’Connor the interdisciplinary importance of the Great Plains Studies. “(The book) contains a compel- Center for the Farr Great Plains in today’s publishing and Farr reconstructs the ling narrative of an individual Native Rocky Mountain educational market. Only first-edition, events of a Canadian American who was caught up in an West and professor emeritus of history full-length, nonfiction books published Blackfoot called Spopee who alien political/justice system — that of at the University of Montana, Missoula. in 2012 were evaluated for the award. shot and killed a white man the frontier U.S. — and sets it as part of He is the also the author of “Montana: For more information, go to http:// in 1879. Through the nar- the larger tribal and settlement histories Images of the Past and the Reservation www.unl.edu/plains or call 402-472- rative, he reveals a larger story about of the Montana border regions,” said Blackfeet, 1882-1945.” 3082.