The former Whittier Junior High School officially reopened Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010, after a two-year, $20 million renovation remade the University of Nebraska-Lincoln building into a state-of-the-art research center. (Kevin Abourezk / JournalStar.com). View more on the JournalStar website.
Month: September 2010
Green Schools Summit October 22 and 23, 2010
The Green Schools Summit will be held October 22 and 23, 2010 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus. This event is hosted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Nebraska Center for Energy Sciences Research, Peter Kiewit Institute, Nebraska State Senator Ken Haar, and the U.S. Green Building Council, Flatwater Chapter. The Green Schools Summit will provide information and resources anyone can use to build timelines and action plans for creating more energy efficient, innovative and healthy schools. Green Schools Summit Hand-Out
Whittier open house, dedication September 28
After an extensive restoration, the Whittier Research Center has opened its doors and welcomes the public to an open house and dedication from 5-7 p.m., Sept. 28. The former Whittier Junior High School at 19th and Vine streets is now home to several UNL research teams as well as the University Children’s Center. Continue reading
Energy Center Located in the Whittier Research Center
The Nebraska Center for Energy Sciences Research is located in the Whittier Research Center at 2200 Vine Street in Lincoln, Nebraska. The former Whittier Junior High School is now a newly renovated research facility which has ground source heating and cooling, makes use of LED lighting in corridors and stairways, and has an energy consumption monitor near the front entrance so visitors can see just how much or little they are consuming. In addition to the Nebraska Center for Energy Sciences Research, Whittier is home to the Nebraska Transportation Center, the National Bridge Research Organization, Midwest Roadside Safety Facility, and future home for the Global Institute for Water and Food.
Community Open House and Dedication of the Whittier Research Center
Chancellor Harvey Perlman invites you and a guest to attend the Community Open House and Dedication of Whittier Research Center
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Front Steps of Whittier
22nd and Vine Streets, Lincoln, Nebraska
Dedication ceremony begins at 5:15 p.m. Public Tour follow the Ceremony.
Please contact Annette Wetzel with questions at 402-472-8524 or awetzel1@unl.edu