Cadet Joe Wiese, a sophomore criminology and criminal justice major, rappels down the tower at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center near Mead.
Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing

Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing

Cadet Joe Wiese, a sophomore criminology and criminal justice major, rappels down the tower at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center near Mead. Cadets from across Nebraska took part in the fall training event, Oct. 4-5. The first day featured a variety of training opportunities, ranging from rappelling down the tower and completing obstacle courses to practicing throwing fake grenades and learning about first aid. Faculty and staff were also invited to watch the cadets in action. On Oct. 5, the cadets worked in teams to accomplish various tasks.

Social media photos of the week

  • Ndamukong Suh’s twin sons, Kingston and Khari, examine their father’s portrait in Memorial Stadium. Suh was inducted into the University of Nebraska Hall of Fame and led the Huskers onto the turf in Memorial Stadium during the tunnel walk on Oct. 5. Learn more at https://go.unl.edu/suh.
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  • Members of the Testing Ag Performance Solutions team work to collect samples to study from a corn field. Before a combine can roll, the team removes technology from the field and collects samples of the stalks and corn ears. All samples are delivered to Ward Laboratories for study. Learn more at https://go.unl.edu/i4kx.
  • Alumni from the College of Law talk during a weekend celebration on Oct. 4-6. The event, which included dinner and a tailgate, featured graduates from the classes of 1974, 1984, 1994 and 2004. Learn more at https://go.unl.edu/p7a6.
  • Nebraska ranch practicum participants are taking part in hands-on learning in nutrition, economics, animal health, range management and marketing. Connections made during the learning are helping participants build a strong network to help take on modern ranching challenges. Learn more at https://go.unl.edu/8cpm.
  • Michael Richter completed his thesis defense on Oct. 8 with a “thank you” video that reflected on his graduate school journey. Learn more at https://go.unl.edu/fur4.
  • Mark Stone, professor and department head of biological sciences engineering, took the wheel of a tractor to help with hayrack rides during UNL’s homecoming celebration on Oct. 4. Learn more at https://go.unl.edu/stone.

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