What's Happening In 1998-1999, the Department of Mathematics initiated an effort to organize a Math Club for mathematics majors and other interested students. The focus was on preparing students to take the Putnam Exam, a very challenging and competitive mathematics examination sponsored by the Mathematical Association of America, and on organizing one event with broad appeal for students interested in mathematics. In the spring, a Mathematics Job Fair featured a panel discussion on job opportunities for mathematics majors. This year, the Club is off to a good start. Seven students have signed up to take the Putnam Exam in December.
Plans are underway to have the Math club officially recognized as a campus organization.
The 1999-2000 Colloquium Series of the UNO Department of Mathematics is already underway. These colloquia will feature presentations that are generally expository and exploratory in nature. The first presentation in this series was given by Dr. John Konvalina on October 7. These colloquia will feature presentations which focus on the application of mathematics. Everyone is welcome at the colloquia.