The University of Nebraska campus. Who knew Nebraska was pretty?
Chemistry professor or mad scientist? Eberhard Zwergel may be a little of both. The NU professor is bringing his annual Halloween chemistry show back for its 13th year, putting on performances throughout the day Friday for his four freshman-level classes. The show, “a symphony of chemistry experiments set to music and dancing,” is set to include favorite acts from the past, performances by the Ladycats and the Northwestern Marching Band, and… drumroll… a brand-new MJ tribute. [Evanston Now]
Working on a research paper? Deep Dyve wants to help. The company hopes to become a Netflix for the academic set with a recently launched internet database of academic journals, which customers can rent and view for as little as 99 cents. Now all they need to work on is that name. [Chronicle of Higher Education]
Parent’s Weekend is always a balancing act between friends and family, sobriety and, well… not. But if your parents aren’t the type to join you for a game of Halloween beer pong, NBN has some helpful tips: Pretend to study, tire them out during the day, and, if all else fails, develop a cough. And if they do insist on coming out, be sure they dress appropriately—”no one wants to see their MILF making out with a frat guy.” [NBN]
The University of Nebraska is in some hot water with the state auditor, who claims to have found “serious weaknesses” in the University’s records. Among the questionable spending by University employees are 20 first-class airline tickets—including one $15,000 round-trip flight to China. U. of N., do you have a travel agent on payroll, too? [Chronicle of Higher Education]
