Summer reading classes now open

Summer may be here soon, but some students only get a short break before continuing with school.

Students can register for summer reading courses at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln through May 13. The university offers more than 30 courses for students to take during the summer, including classes in history, nutrition and psychology.

Classes start May 14 and end July 20. Students can register online at online.unl.edu/summer.

UNL Horticulture Club holds annual spring sale

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Horticulture Club is holding its spring sale April 26, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and April 27, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Students, faculty and staff can get the first pick of the plant selection for $10 at the door during VIP Night on April 25, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The sale takes place in the Teaching Green behind the Plant Science Building on East Campus.

UNL professor receives lifetime achievement award

A University of Nebraska-Lincoln professor has earned a lifetime achievement award for his work in advancing student affairs through educational psychology.

The American College Personnel Association-College Educators International awarded Robert D. Brown the Happold Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Educational Psychology, its 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award.

Brown has served as an editor of the association’s journal and as its president. His monograph, "Student Development in Tomorrow’s Education," has influenced the student affairs profession.

UNL assistant English professor awarded fellowship

An assistant English professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will explore British grading companies in the late-16th and early-17th century through writing.

Julia Schleck, an assistant professor of English and acting director of UNL’s Medieval and Renaissance Studies program has earned a fellowship from the Folger Shakespeare Library to research the ways British trading companies have described their activities abroad for her book project titled, "The Genres of Early Capitalism."

The Folger is one of the top three research libraries in the United States for Renaissance history and literature. The American Philosophical Society awarded Schleck a Franklin Research Grant to support research in London this summer for her book.

— Compiled by Kim Buckley

kimbuckley@dailynebraskan.com