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Student News
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
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Shining a Spotlight on a Dairy Career
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On Monday, Oct. 27, students met with Scott Tomes, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing at Bongards, to listen to the story of his career in the dairy products industry and how he leads his company’s sales and marketing
strategies. Bongards is a farmer-owned co-op and cheese supplier based in Minnesota.
The event was part of the American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI) Career Spotlight Program. The ADPI hosts events to ‘future-proof’ the dairy industry by promoting careers in the dairy industry and by connecting employees
to the dairy industry for decades to come.
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ADPI Scholarships Available
The ADPI is now accepting applications for its Scholarship Program. Applicants must be enrolled in either a two- or four-year academic program and pursing a course of study that will lead to a Bachelor’s Degree in Dairy Science,
Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Food Processing/Manufacturing or similar programs related to the dairy ingredients industry. More
information and an application can be found here.
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Dr. Martini to Discuss the State of Food Science
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UNL Food Science & Technology Department Head Silvana Martini will lead a conversation about the opportunities with the Food Science and Technology industry. It will be from 5:30 pm to 8 pm on Thursday, Nov. 13 at Glacier
Till in Ashland.
Students are encouraged to attend the meeting as it is an excellent way to start building a professional network or perhaps find the next internship or job. A heavy hors d’oeuvres buffet will be served.
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attend, please enter your information here before Thursday, November 6. The Department will cover the cost of student tickets and can provide rides to the event as needed.
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Join CASNR Career Coaches, ISSO for Job Strategies for International Students
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CASNR and ISSO are hosting a workshop to help international students understand how to navigate the U.S. job market, identify potential opportunities, and communicate confidently with employers. It will be from 3 pm to 4 pm
on Friday, Nov. 21.
Students will also learn about work authorization options, networking strategies, and how to build a personalized job search plan. Whether you’re just beginning to explore opportunities or preparing for graduation, this session
will equip you with practical tools and insights for success. By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
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Understand the structure and expectations of the U.S. job market, including timelines, application materials, and typical hiring processes.
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Identify job search strategies tailored to international students, including networking, career fairs, and online tools.
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Recognize immigration-related considerations, such as work authorization options (CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, H-1B).
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Speaker to Discuss Food Science Career
The Food Science Club will welcome Michael Deihl, from Hy-Vee, to speak about his career as a food scientist. The event will be at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5 in FIC 111. Food will be provided for FSC members!
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Save the Date: Salute to Graduates on Dec. 19
The Department of Food Science & Technology invites you to celebrate the achievements and successes of our December 2025 graduating students! The celebration will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 19 in FIC 111.
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Explore Center Offers Registration Quick Fix Event
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If you already have your PACE hold lifted but run into issues registering for classes, come to
Registration
Quick Fix! The Explore Center is offering registration assistance on Nov. 10, 11, and 12 from 10 am-3 pm in the Love Library, 127 South conference room. The best part? No waiting in the drop-in line!
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Research Days Registration Open
Register now for event that will include a faculty research and creative activity slam, an innovators celebration, and several other sessions. It is hosted by the UNL Office of Research.
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Application Open for Larrick Travel Funds
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The
Larrick Research Travel Funds Program, granted on a competitive basis, provides funding to graduate students presenting their research and/or scholarly activity
at a professional meeting or a conference. The maximum award is $400.
All currently registered graduate students, whose advisor or co-advisor has an IANR research appointment, including Science Literacy, are eligible to apply.
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Internships, Jobs & Other Opportunities
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Tillamook has begun recruitment for its 2026 Summer Internship cohort. The program is 10- to 12-weeks for undergraduate and graduate students. The
only requirement is to still be within an academic program after the internship.
They are only accepting 100 applications per position so please make it a priority to apply quickly! Here are the links for the opportunities:
Research
and Development
Quality
Plant
Safety
Microbiology
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Ladder University Internship Winter Cohort Deadline is Nov. 16
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Ladder Internships is
a selective start-up internship program for college students. In the program, students work 1-1 with top start-ups on real-world projects. Companies in the program cover industries like AI & Machine Learning, healthcare, finance, and biotech. The company
founders come from places like the Y Combinator, Goldman Sachs, Google, Microsoft, and McKinsey & Company.
The next application deadline for the Winter cohort is November 16th. Students can apply
here.
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FT Lab Technician Position Available
NomadX is seeking a full-time Laboratory Technician-Food Safety with experience in microbial culturing and food safety to support the R&D team. The position is located
on the UNL campus.
Learn
more here.
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November is
World Vegan Month!
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November 5
- National Donut Day
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November 6
- National Nachos Day
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November 8
- National Cappuccino Day
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November 10
- National Vanilla Cupcake Day
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November 11
- National Sundae Day
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November 12
- National French Dip Day
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November 13 - National Indian Pudding Day
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November 14 - National Pickle Day
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November 15 - National Bundt Day
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November 16 - National Fast-Food Day
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November 17 - National Butter Day; National Baklava Day
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November 19 - National Carbonated Beverage with Caffeine Day
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November 20 - National Peanut Butter Fudge Day
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November 21 - National Gingerbread Cookie Day; National Stuffing Day
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November 23 - National Eat a Cranberry Day; National Cashew Day
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November 25 - National Parfait Day
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November 26 - National Cake Day
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November 27 - National Craft Jerky Day; National Bavarian Cream Pie Day
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November 28 - National French Toast Day
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November 30 - National Mousse Day
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