Growing a Campus: Landscapes at the University of Nebraska

Registration Eligibility

Open to all

Start Date

10/30/2019

End Date

10/30/2021

Description

The lecture covers the rich history of landscape design of the Univeristy of Nebraska - Lincoln. It covers the initial plantings around the University Hall, the first building on campus, to modern greenspaces.

In addition, the talk will also go through the work involved in creating some of the campus' most iconic spaces; the legacy of Charles E. Bessey; and William H. Dunman, landscape gardener from 1906 to his death in 1946, whose love for tropical plants is demonstrated in early campus photos.

Distance Learning

Yes

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Sustainable Development & Design

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

1.0

Learning Outcomes

1. Recognize the beauty of campus landscapes through the history of the university.

2. Identify the importance of an outdoor site plan or master plan to create a sustainable landscape design.

3. Understand the amount of work it takes to care for a campus covering large acres of greenspace.

Instructors

Eileen Bergt, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Course Codes

LA-2019-2007

Provider

ISDM