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Bill Nye reminds UNL students that science rules at virtual Lied Center talk

Chances are many college students had at least one day in grade school in which their teachers pulled out a TV and turned on an episode of “Bill Nye the Science Guy.”  The Lied Center for Performing Arts and the University Program Council gave students a chance to learn a few more lessons from the guy himself in “A Conversation with Bill Nye” on Wednesday night. In the virtual conversation, senior Brittni McGuire asked Nye about his take on climate change, his past experiences in Nebraska and how he began in the entertainment industry. Nye said even though climate change has been happening since the atmosphere was created, the speed at which the Earth is heating up should alert people. He said if something isn’t done soon, our entire food system will be affected, and he encouraged everyone to vote in their elections if they want to make a change. 

Study will look at north central Kansas and south central Nebraska for heritage area

KNHAP press release The grassroots Kansas Nebraska Heritage Area Partnership (KNHAP), a diverse, bi-state partnership of cultural, historical, economic development and tourism organizations and individuals, has formed in hopes of establishing a National Heritage Area within 49 counties between North Central Kansas and South Central Nebraska. The mission of the Kansas Nebraska Heritage Area Partnership is to connect communities and attractions, instill pride of place, and promote immersive experiences for residents and visitors to enhance appreciation for the region’s unique landscape and nationally significant cultural history. Heritage tourism is considered one of the fastest-growing segments in the tourism industry and equates to a $171 billion annual spend. The National Trust defines heritage tourism as “travel to experience the places, artifacts, and activities that authentically represent the stories and people of the past and present. It includes cultural, historic and n

Bill Announcement | The White House

On Wednesday, January 13, 2021, the President signed into law: H.R. 221, the “Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act,” which elevates the Sp

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