December 2025 - Fdst-emeriti

Business Center Financial Processing - FOR YOUR INFORMATION
by Sarah Stehr 08 Dec '25

08 Dec '25

Good afternoon all, As part of IANR’s realignment of business centers, a newly created Finance Hub has been formed for all financial associates on East Campus. This group will be centralized in the Vet Annex building on East Campus, and the finance associates that were previously housed in the Ag Communications building, Innovation Campus, and Keim Hall will be moving on December 9th. For those of us on Innovation Campus, this means that Katie Cheek will be moving out of our building tomorrow. If you previously dropped off deposits, invoices, receipts, or other documents to these locations staff will no longer be there to accept them and will need to be delivered to the Vet Annex Building located at 1900 N 42nd St room 151. We are currently working on creating another centralized drop box location in Ag Hall which will be picked up daily. In the meantime, you can still drop deposits off at your local business center. The email address for the Finance Hub is unl.aem_finance_procurement(a)nebraska.edu where invoices, packing slips, receipts, etc. can be sent for reconciliation. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact the Business Manager for the Finance Hub Tyson Jenkins at s-tjenkin1(a)nebraska.edu. Thank you so much for your support and understanding as we work through this transition - we are all in this together 🙂 [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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Fw: This Week at NIC: Partner Survey (Please Complete), GP Mobile Car Wash at NIC, Well & Good Updates, Upcoming Events & More!
by Susie Fauble 08 Dec '25

08 Dec '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… ]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> We want to hear from you! Please complete the annual Nebraska Innovation Campus partner survey before December 31 and be entered to win a $35 gift card to The Mill Coffee & Bistro. The survey will take approximately one to two minutes to complete. The purpose of this survey is to gain a better understanding of the opinions regarding the campus events, programs and amenities offered. Nebraska Innovation Campus values the feedback of its partners. Your opinion is greatly appreciated! TAKE THE SURVEY >><https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ] GP Mobile Car Wash & Detail will be at Nebraska Innovation Campus on Thursday, December 11 GP Mobile Car Wash and Detail<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> is a premier Lincoln auto detail and car wash company that offers superior car detailing and mobile car wash services to the greater Lincoln region and surrounding areas. Their mission is to service your vehicle as quickly and effectively as possible so that you experience the least amount of delay in getting back to your daily activities. Browse package options<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…>. Prices range from $65-$250. Please DO NOT book through the website, instead use the NIC Partner sign-up<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…>. You will be contacted prior to December 11 with additional info about where to park your vehicle, bring your keys, etc. SIGN-UP >><https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ] NIC Partners are invited to stop by The Mill Coffee & Bistro on Monday, December 15 between 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. to enjoy a FREE cup of hot cocoa. Happy Holidays from the Nebraska Innovation Campus team! [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ] Well & Good Updates As of December 1, the Well & Good restaurant is no longer serving lunch Monday through Friday. Instead, grab-and-go lunch options will be available at the Good Life Coffee Shop. Brunch at the restaurant will be available on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Hours: Brunch: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Saturday & Sunday Only) Dinner: 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. (Sunday – Thursday) Dinner: 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. (Friday & Saturday) Bar: 4:00 – 11:00 p.m. (Daily) [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ] A farewell reception honoring Peter G. McCornick, executive director of the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute (DWFI) at the University of Nebraska Tuesday, December 16 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. | Remarks Begin at 5:00 p.m. AKRS Champions Club | 707 Stadium Drive Registration is Requested Before December 5 >><https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> After nearly a decade of visionary leadership, Dr. McCornick is stepping down from his leadership role and will be retiring from the University of Nebraska at the end of 2025. Since 2016, his guidance has been instrumental in advancing DWFI’s mission of achieving a water and food secure world, solidifying the institute’s position as a global thought leader, convener and contributor in sustainable water management for agriculture. Key accomplishments and milestones during Dr. McCornick’s tenure can be found in the institute’s FY25 Annual Report<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…>. While serving as executive director, Dr. McCornick has built collaborations in Nebraska, the U.S., and around the world. He holds a position on the board of governors of the World Water Council and was a founding member of the Steering Committee of the Global Framework on Water Scarcity in Agriculture (WASAG), a global partnership organized by the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO). You are invited to help celebrate Peter's enduring legacy and wish him well in his next chapter. The event is free and open to the campus community and institute partners. All are invited to also leave a note in the Dr. McCornick's digital guestbook<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…> New Year’s Eve Dinner at Well & Good Wednesday, December 31 5:00 – 9:45 p.m. Well & Good, The Scarlet Hotel Make a Reservation >><https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> Ring in the new year with an indulgent, chef-crafted multi-course dinner that blends creativity, comfort, and luxury. Enjoy a celebration-worthy dining experience from start to finish, complete with a complimentary glass of bubbly. Reservations are required. Cost: $95 per person. Regular dining service will not be available. [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> New Year’s Eve Party at the Barred Owl Wednesday, December 31 8:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Barred Owl, Rooftop Bar Register >><https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> Get ready to ring in the New Year in style! Join us at The Barred Owl for an unforgettable NYE celebration featuring Grey Goose on-site with specialty cocktails, a DJ spinning all night, and a complimentary bubbly toast at midnight. Whether you’re ready to hit the dance floor or relax with friends, this is the place to be. Don’t miss out— make this New Year’s Eve one to remember! Cost: $58.99 per person. [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ] Butterflies, Birds, Blooms and Bugs — Can You Find the Bugs? A Photography Exhibit by Jerri Reher Haussler On Display through December 21 The Link, 2nd Floor Gallery The exhibition Butterflies, Birds, Blooms and Bugs — Can You Find the Bugs? offers a glimpse of hope found in the beauty of the natural world that God has created. Through her lens, photographer Jerri Reher Haussler captures moments where His presence is revealed — in the pollen resting on the soft petals of wildflowers along a spring roadside, the sunlight glimmering on a bee’s translucent wings in a summer garden, the gentle movement of a butterfly as it drifts from flower to flower in the fall and the seedpod spilling lacy fluff from a milkweed as winter approaches. A self-taught photographer with an eye for detail, Jerri finds joy in observing and documenting the world around her. She is also a published author of Entrepreneurs of Hastings: Short Sketches of Some Nebraska Risktakers and Simple Faith, Mighty Faith: A 40-Lesson Devotional and Memoir. Jerri earned her B.A. in Business Education from Nebraska Wesleyan University and an M.A. in Educational Psychology from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. She retired from Hastings College in 2002 as the Associate Dean of Students. Her photography has been displayed at the Minden Opera House and the Hastings Museum. All photos are available for purchase and would make a beautiful addition to your office, waiting area or children’s medical clinic. For purchase inquiries, Jerri can be reached at (402) 984-0250 or jerrihaussler(a)gmail.com<mailto:jerrihaussler@gmail.com>. 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… ] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ] Nebraska Innovation Campus is 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 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 and then drop off food scraps and other compostable items at any of the three community collection sites (including NIC). Call (402) 467-1239 or email Melissa<mailto:melissa@uriberefuse.com?subject=Food%20Scraps%20Drop-off%20Program> to learn more and sign up today! Monthly Rates | Discounted Rate for NIC Partners * $5 per month for NIC Partners * $8 per month for non-NIC Partners 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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REMINDER: Newsletter Content
by Susie Fauble 08 Dec '25

08 Dec '25

Please have your newsletter content to me by this Wed. At noon. Thank you. [cid:36947700-06f6-4333-8653-f66cc412ed73]

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RO System on today, off this weekend
by Jayne Stratton 05 Dec '25

05 Dec '25

Good morning, Because of the on-going issues with the RO system, Nebraska Nova will shut it down over the weekend to avoid potential problems. There is no problem using it today (plus the autoclaves and glassware washers), but they will shut it down around 4:30 pm today. It will be switched back on early Monday morning. So, if you can plan ahead that the autoclaves will not be available this weekend, it would be much appreciated. The good news is that there are plans to replace the aging system. Thanks, Jayne Stratton

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RO water working again
by Jayne Stratton 04 Dec '25

04 Dec '25

RO is up and running again, so autoclaves & dishwashers are working now too. Thanks, Jayne Stratton

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RO water down again
by Jayne Stratton 03 Dec '25

03 Dec '25

FYI - the RO water is down again so autoclaves and dishwasher will not work. We went through 300 gal in just a few hours so please check to make sure no lines have been left running in your labs. I will update again in the morning as soon as I hear anything. Thanks, Jayne Stratton

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Copy Paper
by Susie Fauble 03 Dec '25

03 Dec '25

Hello all, As a reminder, please notify someone (ME) when our copy paper supply reaches about two reams. This will ensure we can reorder promptly and avoid any disruption to daily operations. Waiting until there is no paper left is not productive. Thank you for your attention and cooperation. [cid:fbb83b22-1ffe-46d0-8208-b7ce71810cbe]

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snacks in the kitchen- help yourself.
by Susie Fauble 03 Dec '25

03 Dec '25

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Upcoming: Nebraska Lecture (Nov 12th), FPC Open House (Nov 20th), and final FST Seminar of the fall semester (Dec 4th)
by Mary-Grace Danao 03 Dec '25

03 Dec '25

Colleagues - This week, we are not going to have a departmental seminar. Instead, I encourage everyone to watch the Nebraska Lecture: the Chancellor's Distinguished Speaker Series<https://research.unl.edu/nebraskalectures/ >. * Presentation: The Little Particle That Could: Milk Exosomes * Presenter: Dr. Janos Zempleni, Cather Professor of Nutrition and Health Sciences * When: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 3:30 pm * Where: Swanson Auditorium, Nebraska Union. The presentation will also be live-streamed<https://research.unl.edu/nebraskalectures/ > and a recording posted on the same website. I am particularly excited about this topic since the FPC helped Dr. Zempleni and his student collect preliminary data demonstrating milk exosomes are stable after HPP treatment. The FPC looks forward to continue working with his group on future HPP explorations. Speaking of The Food Processing Center... The FPC will be hosting an Open House on Thursday, Nov 20th from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, in lieu of a formal department seminar. All FST faculty, staff and students are invited to visit FPC service labs to learn more about our equipment rentals and testing services. See attached flyer. * What: Open House * Who: The Food Processing Center * When: Thursday, November 20, 2025. Lab tours start every 15 min beginning 11:30 am through 1:00 pm. * Where: Stop by FIC 111, 103, 109, pilot plants, and 202. We will have one final seminar presentation hosted by the Phi Tau Sigma Nebraska Chapter. * Presentation: Sustainable Food Packaging * Presenter: Dr. Eva Almenar, Professor, School of Packaging, Michigan State University * When: Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 12:00 pm. Coffee and baked treats will be served at 11:30 - 11:55 am. * Where: Room 277 Food Innovation Center A seminar flyer is attached. More details on opportunities to meet-and-greet Dr. Almenar during her visit will follow as the date nears. Cheers, Grace Danao [cid:image001.png@01DC51BA.F48AB450] 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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2025-2026 Distinguished Fellowships and Awards Luncheon
by Silvana Martini 03 Dec '25

03 Dec '25

Hi! Please help me congratulate FST Graduate students (and their supervisors) that were recognized today at the 2025-2026 Distinguished Fellowships and Awards Luncheon. You can find a copy of the program in this link: https://ard.unl.edu/sites/unl.edu.ianr.agricultural-research-division/files… Students recognized were: * Andrew Ortiz Balsero * Dinithi De Silva * Jaber Ghorbani * Jami Bull * Nitish Lekhak, * Sedoten Ogun * Vannith Hay * Yhuliana Nino * Yuchen Yan * Yue Wang * Yunruo Zhang Congratulations to all of you! Silvana [University of Nebraska – Lincoln] Silvana Martini, PhD Professor, Department Head University of Nebraska-Lincoln Food Science & Technology Lincoln, NE 402-472-5267 Editor-in-Chief, Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://aocs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/15… > Fellow of the American Oil Chemists' Society Past President of the American Oil Chemists' Society (2022-2023)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.aocs.org__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!Dkq87h… > Donate to FST!<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://nufoundation.org/fund/01043120__;!!PvXu… >

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