Hours
The English Advising Office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Appointments
To make an appointment with Dr. Lacey, use this link: https://unlincoln.my.site.com/SSH/0058W00000BUU9I
Walk-in Hours
No appointment necessary
Zoom drop-in hours are Tuesdays, 10am - 12pm and Thursdays from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm,
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Reminders
Fri, Nov 15: Last day to withdraw from a fall semester course.
Wed, Nov 27 thru Fri, Nov 29: Thanksgiving. NO CLASS.
Mon, Dec 9 thru Fri, Dec 13: Last week of spring classes.
Mon, Dec 16 thru Fri, Dec 20: Finals Week.
Sat, Dec 21: GRADUATION!
Table of Contents
Department of English Announcements and Events
University Announcements and Events
- Animecon ‘24
- 3-Point Contest
- Yunchan Lim, Piano
- Drop-in Flu Shot Clinic for Students
- Supporting International Students’ Academic Success: Helping International Students Who Experience Microaggressions
- Undergraduate Fellowships Information Session
- Free Screening of ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’
- Indian Caves Backpacking Trip
- Art and Nature Bike Ride
- Lavender Closet Pop-Up
- What the Fourth of July Reveals About the Unfulfilled Promise of America
- Edwidge Danticat on Being Fascinated and Daunted
- “Mike Knew Apocalypses Had Been Coming at Us All Along.” Rebecca Solnit on the Great Mike Davis
- Films at the Ross
- Timothée Chalamet crashes his own look-alike contest after police shut down crowded event
- Lupita Nyong’o Says Losing Kenyan Accent for Hollywood Roles ‘Felt Like Betrayal’ and ‘I Cried Many Nights to Sleep’ Not Feeling ‘Like Myself’
- ‘Skinamarink’ Director Kyle Edward Ball Teams With A24 for Next Horror Film ‘The Land of Nod’ (EXCLUSIVE)
- Robert Downey Jr. Refuses to Let Hollywood Create His AI Digital Replica: ‘I Intend to Sue All Future Executives’ Who Recreate My Likeness
Department of English Announcements and Events
First Friday at Sheldon Museum of Art
Date: Nov. 1, 2024
Time: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Sheldon Museum of Art
Start your weekend off with First Friday at Sheldon. Explore the exhibitions, participate in creative activities, and socialize with friends.
This event is free and open to the public.
CAS Inquire
Date: Nov. 12, 2024
Time: Starts at 5:00 pm
Location: Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center Room: Ubuntu Room/202
Virtual Location: Zoom
Clay Cressler from the School of Biological Sciences will give the third talk for this year’s theme, “War, Peace, and Reconciliation.” Talk details and Zoom registration are available at the link.
University Announcements and Events
Animecon ‘24
Date: Nov. 1, 2024
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Platte River Room
Join us for ANIMECON 2024 on FRIDAY NOVEMBER 1ST, as we learn about how the Japanese sword is made and used in martial arts as a weapon. We will also feature the Cosplay from Bleach and Samurai Champloo Anime shows!
2:00-3:00pm: Dr Sangjin Ryu “Professor Otaku” “Is A Japanese Sword A Good Weapon? Engineering Perspective”
3:00-3:30pm: Kalen Melton “Traditional Dress for Anime, Manga & Cosplay”
3:30-4:00pm: Animecon Quiz & Prize Giving
Venue: Platte River Room, Nebraska Union
ALL UNL STUDENTS ARE WELCOME!
https://modlang.unl.edu/kawasaki-reading-room
3-Point Contest
Date: Nov. 1, 2024
Time: Starts at 5:30 pm
Location: Campus Recreation Center
FREE EVENT! Winners will receive this year’s intramural sports championship t-shirt!
Leagues: Women’s, Men’s, and Open
Sign-up on site to enter.
The tournament will be played at the Campus Recreation Center on Friday, November 1st on Multi-purpose Courts 7 and 8. All participants will need to be checked in on-site by 5:30pm to participate in the tournament.
Find more information at:
https://crec.unl.edu/intramural-sports
Yunchan Lim, Piano
Date: Nov. 1, 2024
Time: Starts at 7:30 pm
Location: Lied Center for Performing Arts Room: Lied Center Main Stage
At just 18 years old, Yunchan Lim recently became the youngest pianist ever to win the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. He has become one of the most sought-after classical performers in the world, regularly selling out major venues with performances that showcase a “magical ability” and a “natural, instinctive quality” (La Scena). Van Cliburn jury chair – the illustrious Marin Alsop – praised Lim as “that rare artist who brings profound musicality and prodigious technique organically together.” Don’t miss Lim’s long-anticipated Lied Center debut!
“Virtuosity as life force” – The New York Times
https://www.liedcenter.org/event/yunchan-lim-piano
Drop-in Flu Shot Clinic for Students
Date: Nov. 1, 2024
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: University Health Center and College of Nursing Room: 240
Current UNL students can get their free flu shot by attending a drop-in flu shot clinic, no appointment needed.
Bring these items with you:
- NCard
- Completed 2023-24 Flu Vaccination Form: https://health.unl.edu/forms/Fillable%20Flu%20Form%2009.24.pdf
Only students are eligible to attend drop-in flu vaccine clinics. Faculty and staff must make an appointment at the medical clinic by calling 402.472.5000.
Learn more about this year’s flu shot and common questions about the vaccine by visiting https://health.unl.edu/flu.
Supporting International Students’ Academic Success: Helping International Students Who Experience Microaggressions
Date: Nov. 4, 2024
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Virtual Location: Zoom Link for Supporting International Students’ Academic Success workshops
Join the CTT and ISSO for this interactive workshop that will explore the microaggressions commonly faced by international students and the impact those microaggressions have. Strategies for responding to and interrupting microaggressions will be discussed and participants will have the opportunity to practice those skills. Finally, we will discuss ways to support international students who are experiencing microaggressions.
Use the International Student Success Series section of the registration form to register.
https://nuramp.nebraska.edu/ems/event.php?EMSEventUUID=7e4932fa-b78d-47cb-87cb-02db71437107
Undergraduate Fellowships Information Session
Date: Nov. 6, 2024
Time: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Virtual Location: Zoom
Take the next steps toward your future! Courtney Santos, Director, Undergraduate Research & Fellowships, will briefly discuss the variety of fellowship opportunities to support undergraduate study and professional development, including awards for original research, meaningful public service, and exciting study abroad. You’ll learn about eligibility and selection criteria, how to become a competitive candidate, and how to apply for the Goldwater Scholarship, Truman Scholarship, Gilman Scholarship, Critical Language Scholarship, Boren Awards, Department of Defense (DoD) SMART Scholarship, NOAA Hollings Scholarship, and Udall Scholarship. We will also briefly discuss the Undergraduate Creative Activities & Research Experiences (UCARE) program, UNL’s own signature fellowship, which funds original, innovative work in every undergraduate major and enhances competitiveness for external fellowships. Don’t miss this chance to see how fellowships can enhance your career goals, provide substantial funding, and help you gain recognition as a leader in any field!
Free Screening of ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’
Date: Nov. 6, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Location: Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center-Van Brunt Visitors Center Room: Cooper Theater
Explore the richness of the world’s diversity through the wonderful lens of the film “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”
Starring Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, and Stephanie Hsu, the film explores philosophical and existential themes related to family dynamics and the multiverse. Michelle Yeoh plays Evelyn Wang, a Chinese American immigrant who confronts the multiverse, delving into the possibilities of her life’s path and the challenges of generational trauma.
View trailer here: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6710474/
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This event is open for FREE to UNL Students, Faculty, and Staff only with an Event Pass.
Admission includes one complimentary small popcorn and a bottled drink.
ARRIVE EARLY. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Hosted by UPC Nebraska in partnership with the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center.
An Engagement activity within Husker Student Power. Learn more: https://go.unl.edu/power
Indian Caves Backpacking Trip
Daily: Nov. 8, 2024 – Nov. 10, 2024
Time: 12:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Outdoor Adventures Center
Indian Caves State Park is famous for its beautiful fall colors, views of the Missouri River, and yes, it’s giant sandstone cave- and it’s best explored by backpacking! Our instructors will teach you the nuances of getting the right gear for your trip, how to pack and fit your bag, and a variety of outdoor skills so you can go back out into the wilderness in the future. Meet new people, enjoy good food, and gain experience to go backpacking again on your own! The cost of this trip covers all of the transportation, activity-related gear and camping equipment, meals while at the activity site, camping fees, permits, leadership, and instruction for the program.
Trip dates: November 8-10, 2024
Required pre-trip meeting: November 5, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Registration deadline is November 4, 2024
$95 for students/members
$165 for non-members
Sign up at: https://shopcrec.clubautomation.com/calendar/event-info?id=541&style=0&isFrame=0
https://crec.unl.edu/activities/adventure-trips
Art and Nature Bike Ride
Date: Nov. 9, 2024
Time: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Outdoor Adventures Center
Want to explore Lincoln, make new friends, and get inspired to create some art of your own? This will be a relaxed ride leaving from the Outdoor Adventures Center showcasing local Lincoln bike paths. During the ride we will stop at the Sheldon Museum of Art to check out their galleries, then will find a good place to meet and make some art of our own before heading back to campus. Bikes, helmets, and some art supplies (but feel free to bring your own) are provided.
Trip date: November 9, 2024
Required pre-trip meeting: None
Registration deadline is November 8, 2024
$5 for students/members
$15 for non-members
Sign up at: https://shopcrec.clubautomation.com/calendar/event-info?id=24&style=0&isFrame=0
https://shopcrec.clubautomation.com/calendar/event-info?id=9197&style=0&isFrame=0
Lavender Closet Pop-Up
Date: Nov. 11, 2024
Time: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Nebraska East Union Room: Garden Room
Pick out and take home free identity-affirming clothing and accessories to build your wardrobe.
A variety of clothing styles and sizes are available. All items are donated and in gently-used condition.
A private room is available on-site to try on items.
Unable to attend this event? Lavender Closet is open Monday-Friday in its permanent location on the Nebraska Union’s 3rd floor.
Additional Public Info:
A Well-being activity within Husker Student Power. Learn more: https://go.unl.edu/power
Literary News
What the Fourth of July Reveals About the Unfulfilled Promise of America
By Theodore Johnson | October 28, 2024
https://lithub.com/what-the-fourth-of-july-reveals-about-the-unfulfilled-promise-of-america/
Edwidge Danticat on Being Fascinated and Daunted
By Write-minded | October 28, 2024
https://lithub.com/edwidge-danticat-on-being-fascinated-and-daunted/
“Mike Knew Apocalypses Had Been Coming at Us All Along.” Rebecca Solnit on the Great Mike Davis
By Rebecca Solnit | October 30, 2024
Film News
Showing This Week at the Ross
UPC Student/Staff Screening: EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE
Timothée Chalamet crashes his own look-alike contest after police shut down crowded event
By Jake Offenhartz | October 28, 2024
https://apnews.com/article/timothee-chalamet-lookalike-dune-7acc6bda7612cb72eca31d2cc0106028
Lupita Nyong’o Says Losing Kenyan Accent for Hollywood Roles ‘Felt Like Betrayal’ and ‘I Cried Many Nights to Sleep’ Not Feeling ‘Like Myself’
By Zack Sharf | October 28, 2024
‘Skinamarink’ Director Kyle Edward Ball Teams With A24 for Next Horror Film ‘The Land of Nod’ (EXCLUSIVE)
By Ethan Shanfeld | October 28, 2024
Robert Downey Jr. Refuses to Let Hollywood Create His AI Digital Replica: ‘I Intend to Sue All Future Executives’ Who Recreate My Likeness
By Zack Sharf | October 28, 2024
Other Announcements
Billboard
Date: Nov. 1, 2024
Time: Starts at 7:30 pm
Location: Temple Building Room: Lab Theatre
Theatrix presents “Billboard” by Michael Vukadinovich. Performances are Oct. 31-Nov. 3 in the Lab Theatre, 3rd floor of the Temple Building.
For showtimes and tickets, visit https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/unltheatreandfilm/7104. Tickets are $7 general admission and $5 for students.
Theatrix is the student-run theatre company of the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film.
Free Skate Night
Date: Nov. 1, 2024
Time: 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Location: Breslow Ice Center
On select Friday evenings, UNL students can ice skate for free with their NCard.
Skate rental is available for $5 per pair.
Entomology seminar: Gwen Coleman, Master of Science student
Date: Nov. 1, 2024
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Entomology Hall Room: 202
Gwen Coleman, a graduate student with Dr. Troy Anderson, will present a proposal seminar titled “Network Analysis of Mosquito Phytophagy and Pathogen Diagnostics at Urban Pollinator Gardens.”
NIS-RSS Talks: Prototyping Prosthetics with Jason Dean
Date: Nov. 6, 2024
Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: Nebraska Innovation Studio
Limb Lab is a cutting-edge prosthetics and orthotics clinical practice led by Jason Dean, a certified prosthetist and orthotist that has served the Lincoln community for 15 years.
Register now to reserve your spot for food and drink.
https://innovationstudio-manager.unl.edu/events/9269/
The Little Mermaid
Date: Nov. 12, 2024
Time: TBD
Location: Lied Center for Performing Arts Room: Lied Center Main Stage
In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages.
With music by eight-time Academy® Award winner Alan Menken, this fishy-fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl,” and “Part of Your World.” Produced by McCoy Rigby Entertainment, this spectacular new production will enchant the whole family!
This production of THE LITTLE MERMAID was licensed by Music Theatre International.
Additional Public Info:
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 | 7:30 PM
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | 7:30 PM
Thursday, November 14, 2024 | 7:30PM
Friday, November 15, 2024 | 7:30 PM
Saturday, November 16, 2024 | 2:00 PM
Saturday, November 16, 2024 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, November 17, 2024 | 1:30 PM
Sunday, November 17, 2024 | 7:00 PM
https://www.liedcenter.org/event/little-mermaid
Late Night Lavender Closet
Date: Nov. 14, 2024
Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Room 346
Extended hours for the Lavender Closet. Pick out and take home free identity-affirming clothing and accessories to build your wardrobe.
A variety of clothing styles and sizes are available. All items are donated and in gently-used condition.
A private room is available on-site to try on items.
Additional Public Info:
A Well-being activity within Husker Student Power. Learn more: https://go.unl.edu/power
POTUS
Date: Nov. 14, 2024
Time: Starts at 7:30 pm
Location: Temple Building Room: Studio Theatre
The Nebraska Repertory Theatre presents “POTUS,” written by Selina Fillinger. Performances are Nov. 14-17 and 20-24 in the Studio Theatre, 1st floor of the Temple Building. For tickets and showtimes, visit https://nebraskarep.org.
POTUS provides a compelling glimpse into the corridors of power within the White House, where ambition and idealism collide. Set against the backdrop of a presidency in turmoil, the play reveals the high-stakes decisions the staff must make to navigate through crises while maintaining alliances and protecting their legacies.
Contains adult language.