October 2025 - Fdst-emeriti

Scott Tomes in FIC 111
by Susie Fauble 27 Oct '25

27 Oct '25

Please join us for an American Dairy Products Institute Career Spotlight! Scott Tomes will share his compelling story and experience in the food industry. At Bongards, Scott is the lead strategic planner and business developer providing insights and training. Scott is also a company officer and serves on the board of directors. Before being appointed to his current position in 2017, Scott began his career in the food industry with The Schwan Food Company in 1990. He has progressively nurtured his career and has held various senior leadership roles with Tyson Foods, Smithfield Foods, Dawn Food Products, and Stampede Meat. "Bongards has a very rich history and tremendous reputation for quality and innovation", he says. "Our goal is to expand upon that rich history that will drive us into new markets and segment' We want to be a solutions provider to our customers and help them grow their business and thrive in the markets they serve." A native of Minnesota, Scott holds a bachelor's degree in International Business and Marketing from Moorhead State University. Best Regards, Susie [University of Nebraska – Lincoln] Susie Fauble Administrative Coordinator Department of Food Science and Technology <https://foodsci.unl.edu/ > University of Nebraska-Lincoln Food Innovation Center, 1901 N 21st St, Room 232 Lincoln, NE 68588-6205 402-472-2905 Empathy / Strategic / Developer / Context / Belief

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FW: This Week at NIC: Partner Lunch & Learn (Register TODAY), Sensory Panel (Beef Strip Steaks), Nebraska Research Days, Spur AgConverge and More!
by Susie Fauble 27 Oct '25

27 Oct '25

NIC News & Events [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> THIS WEEK AT NIC CAMPUS UPDATES | NEWS & EVENTS [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ] NIC Partner Lunch & Learn: Waste Sorting Tuesday, October 28 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. The Club, The Mill Coffee & Bistro REGISTER >><https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> Join us on October 28 to learn more about waste management efforts at Nebraska Innovation Campus — and beyond! Have you ever stood in front of the four waste bins at NIC and wondered, “Where does this go?” Sarah Mason, Senior Environmental Health Educator with the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department, will lead an engaging session on robust recycling and composting programs and share tips on which items belong in each bin. Enjoy a FREE lunch while you learn. Sign up now<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> - only 25 spots are available! [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ] Sensory Panel: Beef Strip Steaks October 29, 31 & November 7 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Food Innovation Center (FIC) 103 The Food Processing Center invites you to taste samples of beef strip steaks. Come to FIC 103 to offer your feedback. No experience necessary. A treat will be provided afterward. Your participation is greatly appreciated! [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> Join the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development at Talent Connect: Shaping the Future Together on October 29! This half-day conference is dedicated to exploring the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in talent development and workforce strategy. Designed for business leaders, HR professionals, educators and community stakeholders, the summit will feature three thought-provoking speakers and networking opportunities. As Lincoln continues to grow and evolve, the need for innovative talent solutions has never been more critical. Together, we’ll dive into key topics such as Generative AI, expanding your talent pool, and local workforce and population trends. Whether you’re looking to enhance your recruitment strategies, stay ahead of industry trends or connect with other leaders in the field, Talent Connect is your opportunity to engage with thought leaders and peers, share best practices, and drive meaningful change in our workforce ecosystem. LEARN MORE & REGISTER >><https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> LEARN MORE >><https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> Spur AgConverge 2025 Monday, November 24 Bayer Water Utilization Learning Center | Gothenburg, NE REGISTER >><https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> You're Invited to Spur AgConverge 2025! Register and attend to learn more about The Spur Ventures<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…>, a new initiative to bridge academia, industry and growers to accelerate agtech solutions from the lab to the field. A major highlight of the event is the Farm Tech Adoption Challenge,<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> a first-of-its-kind, farmer-led competition where growers, not startups, take the lead. Startups will pitch their solutions, and farmers will evaluate them based on usability, fit and adoption potential. This format gives startups direct feedback from end users and allows farmers to influence how technologies evolve to meet real operational needs. The conference will also host a panel on industry-academia collaboration to explore workforce needs, skill gaps and opportunities to align innovation and curriculum with industry demand. [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> LEARN MORE & REGISTER >><https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ] Nebraska Innovation Campus is Now a Community Collection Site for Food Waste and Other Compostable Items In partnership with Waste to Energy Lincoln (WTEL), a division of Uribe Refuse Services, Inc., Nebraska Innovation Campus is now a community collection site for food waste and other compostable items. NIC Partners and the community can sign up to access the community compost bins ($8 per month per household) and then drop off food scraps and other compostable items at any of the three community collection sites (including NIC). Call (402) 467-1239 to learn more and sign up today! NIC’s green community collection tote is located at the west end of the paved parking lot located north of Transformation Drive (the end of the lot near the Ice Box). NIC Partners and the community must have a paid plan to access the locked bin. Food waste and other compostable items cannot be dropped off without a paid plan through Waste to Energy Lincoln/Uribe Refuse Services, Inc. Once you sign up for the monthly plan, you will receive a detailed map noting the drop-off locations throughout Lincoln. Learn More About Waste to Energy Lincoln >><https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> CycleSafe<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> bike lockers are available at NIC! Four bike lockers are located on the west side of Innovation Commons behind the dumpster enclosure. The bike lockers can be used by NIC Partners and the public. Bike Lockers Available: * Hourly rate: $1.00 to open the bike locker + $1.00/hour * Monthly membership: $5.00/month * Annual membership: $50.00/year Click here<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> to learn more about NIC's CycleSafe bike lockers. [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ] Lincoln Police Department Jurisdiction at NIC The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) is responsible for law enforcement at Nebraska Innovation Campus. If an incident occurs at NIC, please contact LPD directly, not UNL Police. * For emergencies, call 911 * For non-emergencies, call (402) 441-6000 LPD is committed to providing quality police services that promote a safe and secure community. We encourage all NIC Partners to save these numbers for quick access in case of an emergency. [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> Parking at NIC NIC visitors that do not have a NIC parking permit or a UNL parking permit are required to pay for parking in the paved lot north of Transformation Drive using the Passport Parking app. This is the same parking app used when people park on the street at NIC, in downtown Lincoln and in the Haymarket. Parking Zones: The paved lot north of Transformation Drive is Zone 9900 on the Passport Parking app. On-street parking at NIC is Zone 80. Parking in downtown Lincoln and the Haymarket is Zone 75. Enforcement: Paid parking in the paved lot north of Transformation Drive is enforced from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. On-street metered parking is enforced from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. If you have a NIC parking permit or a UNL parking permit: * If you have a Nebraska Innovation Campus parking permit do not use the Passport Parking app to pay for parking in the paved lot north of Transformation Drive. Nebraska Innovation Campus parking permits are valid in parking lots with first come first served parking, reserved spaces (numbered yellow hang tags only) and the paved lot north of Transformation Drive. * If you have a University of Nebraska–Lincoln parking permit please notify Parking and Transit Services and request that your permit be added to the reciprocal visitors list. Send the requests from your official UNL email account to unlpts(a)unl.edu<mailto:unlpts@unl.edu>. Your license will then be added to the NIC permit roster. Access remains for the effective period of your UNL permit. After your UNL permit has been added to the NIC permit roster, do not use the Passport Parking app to pay for parking in the lot north of Transformation Drive. University of Nebraska–Lincoln parking permits are valid only in the paved lot north of Transformation Drive. * If you have a University of Nebraska–Lincoln student parking permit do not use the Passport Parking app to pay for parking. University of Nebraska–Lincoln student permits are valid in the student parking section of the paved lot north of Transformation Drive. Not familiar with the Passport Parking app? Using Passport Parking is easy! 1. Download the Passport Parking app from the Apple App Store or Google Play store. 2. Create an account with your mobile phone number or email address. 3. Park anywhere you see Passport Parking app signs & decals. 4. Pay for your parking session from your phone. 5. Extend your time remotely if you’d like to stay longer! If you have questions, or need to update your vehicle information, please email parknic(a)goldenrodcompanies.com<mailto:parknic@goldenrodcompanies.com?subject=Parking%20at%20Nebraska%20Innovation%20Campus>. Additional information about parking at NIC >><https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> [NIC Facebook Page]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> [NIC Website]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> [Instagram]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> Copyright © 2025 Nebraska Innovation Campus, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Nebraska Innovation Campus 2021 Transformation Drive Lincoln, NE 68508

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Save the Dates! Upcoming Graduate Student Presentations
by Joshua Russo 24 Oct '25

24 Oct '25

Good afternoon, Please save the dates for the following graduating grad student oral presentations this fall! Additional details to follow. First Name Last Name Date Time Location Yan Yuchen Friday, November 14 2:00 PM Arbor A, East Campus Union Purlen Sezer Okur Monday, November 17 1:00 PM FIC 111 Franklin Sumargo Wednesday, November 19 11:00 AM FIC 220 Xu (Phoebe) Shi Tuesday, November 25 1:00 PM FIC 275 Armando Lerma Wednesday, December 3 1:00 PM FIC 220 Ashley Cunningham TBD (I will send out an email when it is scheduled) TBD TBD Have a great weekend! [In Our GRIT Our GLORY] Joshua R. Russo, MA Graduate Program Coordinator & Course Scheduling Office Associate University of Nebraska–Lincoln Food Science & Technology Lincoln, NE 4024725301

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Hy-Vee Card Changes
by Sarah Stehr 24 Oct '25

24 Oct '25

Good morning all, We have made a few changes to the Hy-Vee purchasing card process: 1. To check out a card, please see Susie in Room 232 2. See attached form - it has been updated to clearly show all information that will be needed to process your purchase (all fields must be filled out) If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to the Business Center staff. We are all in this together and appreciate your support! Sarah [University of Nebraska – Lincoln] Sarah Stehr Business Center Manager II University of Nebraska–Lincoln NE Innovation Campus Business Center 1901 North 21st Street Lincoln, NE 68588-6205 (402) 472-5882

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This week - AI Workshop in FST Seminar, Thu, Oct 9, 12:00 noon
by Mary-Grace Danao 23 Oct '25

23 Oct '25

Colleagues and Students - For the next two FST seminars, we have Robert Vavala and Krista Croghan from the Center for Transformative Teaching giving a workshop on AI Use by Undergraduate Students (Thu, Oct 9th) and Responsible AI Use by Instructors (Thu, Oct 16th). These workshops are sure to help students and instructors learn about new teaching methods and AI tools. Here's a July 2025 article from The Chronicle of Higher Education on How Are Students Really Using AI?<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.chronicle.com/article/how-are-stude… > that may be of interest and provide additional context ahead of the workshop. Interestingly, here's an October 2025 article from NPR on Research, Curriculum and Grading: New Data Sheds Light on How Professors Are using AI.<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.npr.org/2025/10/02/nx-s1-5550365/co… > This is a timely topic and let's thank Dr. Kurt Piepenbrink for organizing this workshop for the Department. Friendly reminder: FST Seminars are held on Thursdays, 12:00 - 12:50 pm, Room 277 Food Innovation Center. Come early (~11:30 am) for coffee and snacks to meet/greet our speakers and graduate students. [cid:image001.png@01DC37D3.3F4C1490] Mary-Grace C Danao Research Associate Professor University of Nebraska-Lincoln Food Processing Center 1901 N 21st St, FIC Rm 244 Lincoln, NE 68588-6206 tel:402.472.1595 fax:402.472.8593 email mdanao2(a)unl.edu<mailto:mdanao2@unl.edu> The information, advice and opinions provided by a University of Nebraska employee represent the best judgment of the employee at that time, but should not be considered legal advice on any local, state, federal or international regulation or statute. We encourage you to contact the applicable regulatory agency and/or qualified attorney to confirm the information presented in this correspondence.

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CBIO Seminar Series This Afternoon
by Joshua Russo 23 Oct '25

23 Oct '25

Good morning, I am forwarding information on the Complex Biosystems Seminar Series for this afternoon. Dr. Massimiliano Pierobon will give a presentation titled, "Bits Through Life: Following Information from Data Across Diverse Disciplines." * Complex Biosystems Seminar Series * Presenter: Dr. Massimiliano Pierobon * Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025 * Time: 4:00-5:00pm * Zoom: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://unl.zoom.us/j/93813607954__;!!PvXuogZ4s… More information is below. Have a great day! [In Our GRIT Our GLORY] Joshua R. Russo, MA Graduate Program Coordinator & Course Scheduling Office Associate University of Nebraska–Lincoln Food Science & Technology Lincoln, NE 4024725301 [cid:24706d7c-d9b7-4734-b4d8-ae721bd619b6]

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Food in the Break Room
by Julie Reiling 21 Oct '25

21 Oct '25

Danish Fruit & Yogurt Parfait Fixin's Help yourself! [Diagram Description automatically generated with medium confidence][A red letter on a black background AI-generated content may be incorrect.] Julie A Reiling Senior Consultant, The Food Processing Center<https://fpc.unl.edu/ > Department of Food Science & Technology<https://foodscience.unl.edu/ > University of Nebraska - Lincoln<https://www.unl.edu/ > 1901 North 21st Street, FIC 271g Lincoln, NE 68588-6206 402 472 2529<mailto:402%20472%202529> | jreiling2(a)unl.edu<mailto:%20jreiling2@unl.edu> The information, advice and opinions provided by a University of Nebraska employee represent the best judgment of the employee at that time, but should not be considered legal advice on any local, state, federal or international regulation or statute. We encourage you to contact the applicable regulatory agency and/or qualified attorney to confirm the information presented in this correspondence.

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by Mercy 20 Oct '25

20 Oct '25

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Break Room Fridge
by Susie Fauble 20 Oct '25

20 Oct '25

Hello all, We have had a complaint on the amount of food in the break room freezer that seems to have been there several months. Just a quick reminder to take a moment this week and check the fridge and freezer for any personal items that may have been in there a while. If you have food stored that's expired, forgotten, or no longer need, please remove it by Friday afternoon. If there are things you need to keep in there, please date it so we know that it's not old. We will be doing a clean-out either the end of this week or beginning of next, to keep the space tidy and make room for fresh items. Anything left behind that appears old or unclaimed will be discarded. Best Regards, Susie [University of Nebraska – Lincoln] Susie Fauble Administrative Coordinator Department of Food Science and Technology <https://foodsci.unl.edu/ > University of Nebraska-Lincoln Food Innovation Center, 1901 N 21st St, Room 232 Lincoln, NE 68588-6205 402-472-2905 Empathy / Strategic / Developer / Context / Belief

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FW: This Week at NIC: Heartland Robotics & Automation Conference, Reptiles of NE Night, Partner Lunch & Learn (Register Today!), Hour of Code Info & More!
by Susie Fauble 20 Oct '25

20 Oct '25

NIC News & Events [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/click.mailchimp.com/track/click/30010842…> THIS WEEK AT NIC CAMPUS UPDATES | NEWS & EVENTS [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/click.mailchimp.com/track/click/30010842…> Heartland Robotics and Automation Conference 2025 Friday, October 24 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. NIC Conference Center REGISTER NOW >><https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/click.mailchimp.com/track/click/30010842…> Register now for the third annual Heartland Robotics and Automation Conference, where innovation, education and industry collide. This one-day event connects the people building cutting-edge robotics solutions with educators and programs preparing tomorrow’s workforce. Whether you're a founder, student, engineer or educator, you'll leave with insights, connections and a clearer vision for the future of robotics in the Heartland and beyond. LEARN MORE & REGISTER >><https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/click.mailchimp.com/track/click/30010842…> [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/click.mailchimp.com/track/click/30010842…> Reptiles of Nebraska Night Thursday, October 23 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. Hardin Hall | UNL East Campus The School of Natural Resources and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will host Reptiles of Nebraska Night, a free, family-friendly event showcasing the state’s native reptiles. Participants can experience hands-on reptile education, live animals and activity stations. Additional activities will include touch stations, coloring tables, turtle and snake-themed games, and educational booths highlighting the importance of these species in Nebraska’s ecosystems. Food trucks will be available, and free parking will be available. For more information, contact Dennis Ferraro<mailto:dferraro1@unl.edu?subject=Reptiles%20of%20Nebraska%20Night>, professor of practice in the School of Natural Resources. [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ] NIC Partner Lunch & Learn: Waste Sorting Tuesday, October 28 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. The Club, The Mill Coffee & Bistro REGISTER >><https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/click.mailchimp.com/track/click/30010842…> Join us on October 28 to learn more about waste management efforts at Nebraska Innovation Campus — and beyond! Have you ever stood in front of the four waste bins at NIC and wondered, “Where does this go?” Sarah Mason, Senior Environmental Health Educator with the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department, will lead an engaging session on robust recycling and composting programs and share tips on which items belong in each bin. Enjoy a FREE lunch while you learn. Sign up now<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/click.mailchimp.com/track/click/30010842…> - only 25 spots are available! [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/click.mailchimp.com/track/click/30010842…> LEARN MORE & REGISTER >><https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/click.mailchimp.com/track/click/30010842…> [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ] Sensory Panel: Beef Strip Steaks October 29, 31 & November 7 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Food Innovation Center (FIC) 103 The Food Processing Center invites you to taste samples of beef strip steaks. Come to FIC 103 to offer your feedback. No experience necessary. A treat will be provided afterward. Your participation is greatly appreciated! [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/click.mailchimp.com/track/click/30010842…> Join the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development at Talent Connect: Shaping the Future Together on October 29! This half-day conference is dedicated to exploring the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in talent development and workforce strategy. Designed for business leaders, HR professionals, educators and community stakeholders, the summit will feature three thought-provoking speakers and networking opportunities. As Lincoln continues to grow and evolve, the need for innovative talent solutions has never been more critical. Together, we’ll dive into key topics such as Generative AI, expanding your talent pool, and local workforce and population trends. Whether you’re looking to enhance your recruitment strategies, stay ahead of industry trends or connect with other leaders in the field, Talent Connect is your opportunity to engage with thought leaders and peers, share best practices, and drive meaningful change in our workforce ecosystem. LEARN MORE & REGISTER >><https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/click.mailchimp.com/track/click/30010842…> [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/click.mailchimp.com/track/click/30010842…> Spur AgConverge 2025 Monday, November 24 Bayer Water Utilization Learning Center | Gothenburg, NE REGISTER >><https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/click.mailchimp.com/track/click/30010842…> You're Invited to Spur AgConverge 2025! Register and attend to learn more about The Spur Ventures<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/click.mailchimp.com/track/click/30010842…>, a new initiative to bridge academia, industry and growers to accelerate agtech solutions from the lab to the field. A major highlight of the event is the Farm Tech Adoption Challenge,<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/click.mailchimp.com/track/click/30010842…> a first-of-its-kind, farmer-led competition where growers, not startups, take the lead. Startups will pitch their solutions, and farmers will evaluate them based on usability, fit and adoption potential. This format gives startups direct feedback from end users and allows farmers to influence how technologies evolve to meet real operational needs. The conference will also host a panel on industry-academia collaboration to explore workforce needs, skill gaps and opportunities to align innovation and curriculum with industry demand. [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ] Tiny Treasures An Art Exhibition by Valery Wachter On Display September 3 – October 29 The Link, 2nd Floor Gallery Tiny Treasures showcases cherished moments captured through the brush of artist Valery Wachter. Inspired by travels with family and friends, Valery transforms photographs into paintings that invite a deeper, more personal reflection. Each piece requires careful attention to detail, reconnecting her with the memories of a specific time and place. Marbles, with their bold and brilliant colors, are treasures in their own right and reflect her fascination with vibrant hues. Likewise, the luminous array of colors found in flowers continues to bring her immense joy—an energy that shines throughout this collection. Valery Wachter is a dedicated member of the Lincoln arts community. She has served on the Friends of UNL Art Department board, MEDICI, the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts Alumni Board and the selection committee for the Mayor’s Arts Awards. She is represented by the Burkholder Project Gallery and is a founding and current member of the Bryan Health Art Committee. Valery holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Her work is included in private collections across the country and her sculpture Nebraska Wildflowers is permanently installed on the Bryan East Campus. To learn more about Valery and her work, please visit https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.valerywachtersart.com/__;!!PvXuogZ4… <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/click.mailchimp.com/track/click/30010842…>. This exhibit is free and open to the public daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ] Nebraska Innovation Campus is Now a Community Collection Site for Food Waste and Other Compostable Items In partnership with Waste to Energy Lincoln (WTEL), a division of Uribe Refuse Services, Inc., Nebraska Innovation Campus is now a community collection site for food waste and other compostable items. NIC Partners and the community can sign up to access the community compost bins ($8 per month per household) and then drop off food scraps and other compostable items at any of the three community collection sites (including NIC). Call (402) 467-1239 to learn more and sign up today! NIC’s green community collection tote is located at the west end of the paved parking lot located north of Transformation Drive (the end of the lot near the Ice Box). NIC Partners and the community must have a paid plan to access the locked bin. Food waste and other compostable items cannot be dropped off without a paid plan through Waste to Energy Lincoln/Uribe Refuse Services, Inc. Once you sign up for the monthly plan, you will receive a detailed map noting the drop-off locations throughout Lincoln. Learn More About Waste to Energy Lincoln >><https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/click.mailchimp.com/track/click/30010842…> [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/click.mailchimp.com/track/click/30010842…> CycleSafe<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/click.mailchimp.com/track/click/30010842…> bike lockers are available at NIC! Four bike lockers are located on the west side of Innovation Commons behind the dumpster enclosure. The bike lockers can be used by NIC Partners and the public. Bike Lockers Available: * Hourly rate: $1.00 to open the bike locker + $1.00/hour * Monthly membership: $5.00/month * Annual membership: $50.00/year Click here<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/click.mailchimp.com/track/click/30010842…> to learn more about NIC's CycleSafe bike lockers. [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ] Lincoln Police Department Jurisdiction at NIC The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) is responsible for law enforcement at Nebraska Innovation Campus. If an incident occurs at NIC, please contact LPD directly, not UNL Police. * For emergencies, call 911 * For non-emergencies, call (402) 441-6000 LPD is committed to providing quality police services that promote a safe and secure community. We encourage all NIC Partners to save these numbers for quick access in case of an emergency. [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/click.mailchimp.com/track/click/30010842…> Parking at NIC NIC visitors that do not have a NIC parking permit or a UNL parking permit are required to pay for parking in the paved lot north of Transformation Drive using the Passport Parking app. This is the same parking app used when people park on the street at NIC, in downtown Lincoln and in the Haymarket. Parking Zones: The paved lot north of Transformation Drive is Zone 9900 on the Passport Parking app. On-street parking at NIC is Zone 80. Parking in downtown Lincoln and the Haymarket is Zone 75. Enforcement: Paid parking in the paved lot north of Transformation Drive is enforced from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. On-street metered parking is enforced from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. If you have a NIC parking permit or a UNL parking permit: * If you have a Nebraska Innovation Campus parking permit do not use the Passport Parking app to pay for parking in the paved lot north of Transformation Drive. Nebraska Innovation Campus parking permits are valid in parking lots with first come first served parking, reserved spaces (numbered yellow hang tags only) and the paved lot north of Transformation Drive. * If you have a University of Nebraska–Lincoln parking permit please notify Parking and Transit Services and request that your permit be added to the reciprocal visitors list. Send the requests from your official UNL email account to unlpts(a)unl.edu<mailto:unlpts@unl.edu>. Your license will then be added to the NIC permit roster. Access remains for the effective period of your UNL permit. After your UNL permit has been added to the NIC permit roster, do not use the Passport Parking app to pay for parking in the lot north of Transformation Drive. University of Nebraska–Lincoln parking permits are valid only in the paved lot north of Transformation Drive. * If you have a University of Nebraska–Lincoln student parking permit do not use the Passport Parking app to pay for parking. University of Nebraska–Lincoln student permits are valid in the student parking section of the paved lot north of Transformation Drive. Not familiar with the Passport Parking app? Using Passport Parking is easy! 1. Download the Passport Parking app from the Apple App Store or Google Play store. 2. Create an account with your mobile phone number or email address. 3. Park anywhere you see Passport Parking app signs & decals. 4. Pay for your parking session from your phone. 5. Extend your time remotely if you’d like to stay longer! If you have questions, or need to update your vehicle information, please email parknic(a)goldenrodcompanies.com<mailto:parknic@goldenrodcompanies.com?subject=Parking%20at%20Nebraska%20Innovation%20Campus>. 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