FW: This Week at NIC: Innovation Studio Celebrates 10 Years of Making, Campus Blood Drive, Silicon Prairie Startup Week Info, Upcoming Events & More!
NIC News & Events [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7... ]https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id=f4baabb63b&e=563deffe7f__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!BphiFZ6GwS-6LWCd6v-EKDX28aYKoF57YwUsBBhFRqtXiRQDaZlbyBmUAx23D0yXaR5TcJmjSEiUPTwR2IA$ THIS WEEK AT NIC CAMPUS UPDATES | NEWS & EVENTS
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Join us as we celebrate a decade of creativity, collaboration and impact at Nebraska Innovation Studio, and mark the official launch of the Frontier Tech Labhttps://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id=69827460f9&e=563deffe7f__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!BphiFZ6GwS-6LWCd6v-EKDX28aYKoF57YwUsBBhFRqtXiRQDaZlbyBmUAx23D0yXaR5TcJmjSEiUOfuuKTU$.
For ten years, Nebraska Innovation Studio has empowered makers, entrepreneurs and researchers to bring bold ideas to life. Now we’re taking the next step forward with the creation of the Frontier Tech Lab, a catalyst for advanced prototyping, industry partnerships and cutting-edge fabrication.
At this milestone celebration, you will:
* Hear from makers, leaders and partners who have shaped Nebraska Innovation Studio over the past decade
* Explore projects that push the limits of both traditional craft and digital technology
* Meet the people driving the next decade of innovation in Nebraska This celebration is also part of Silicon Prairie Startup Weekhttps://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id=b479cf4475&e=563deffe7f__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!BphiFZ6GwS-6LWCd6v-EKDX28aYKoF57YwUsBBhFRqtXiRQDaZlbyBmUAx23D0yXaR5TcJmjSEiUvV-a5zc$, a chance to connect with the region’s most visionary builders, founders and doers. Light refreshments will be provided.
[https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7... ] Nebraska Innovation Campus Blood Drive Friday, October 10 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The Club, The Mill Coffee & Bistro Make An Appointment >>https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id=70590a47f1&e=563deffe7f__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!BphiFZ6GwS-6LWCd6v-EKDX28aYKoF57YwUsBBhFRqtXiRQDaZlbyBmUAx23D0yXaR5TcJmjSEiU2O9-EwY$
The American Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive at Nebraska Innovation Campus on Friday, October 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The University of Nebraska is once again teaming up with Abbott and the Big Ten Conference for the We Give Blood challengehttps://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id=cb83a5257b&e=563deffe7f__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!BphiFZ6GwS-6LWCd6v-EKDX28aYKoF57YwUsBBhFRqtXiRQDaZlbyBmUAx23D0yXaR5TcJmjSEiUeODQqw8$ — a national campaign aimed at addressing critical blood shortages and encouraging young adults to become donors.
From August 27 to December. 5, all blood donors are encouraged to donate blood and log their donation to count toward Nebraska’s total. The school with the most verified donations will receive $1 million to support student or community health initiatives.
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Join the challenge:
1. Donate blood at any blood drive or blood center between August 27 and December 5. 2. Log your donation (with your name, photo or confirmation email) at BigTen.org/Abbotthttps://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id=cabb031157&e=563deffe7f__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!BphiFZ6GwS-6LWCd6v-EKDX28aYKoF57YwUsBBhFRqtXiRQDaZlbyBmUAx23D0yXaR5TcJmjSEiUvdGMNRU$ or by texting DONATE to 222688 (ABBOTT). 3. Track progress in real time by visiting the challenge websitehttps://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id=aea9a9db27&e=563deffe7f__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!BphiFZ6GwS-6LWCd6v-EKDX28aYKoF57YwUsBBhFRqtXiRQDaZlbyBmUAx23D0yXaR5TcJmjSEiUV3UwvAc$. Make An Appointment >>https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id=73956e521c&e=563deffe7f__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!BphiFZ6GwS-6LWCd6v-EKDX28aYKoF57YwUsBBhFRqtXiRQDaZlbyBmUAx23D0yXaR5TcJmjSEiUd0RuW_k$
[https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7... ] Massage Monday Monday, October 6 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Link, 1st Floor
NIC Partners are encouraged to take a well-deserved break and receive a FREE 5-minute chair massage. Massage therapists will be at Nebraska Innovation Campus on Monday, October 6. Please be prepared to show your NIC keycard or UNL NCard.
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Several events happening on Monday, October 6, will take place at Nebraska Innovation Campus.
[https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7... ]https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id=0ff78ab826&e=563deffe7f__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!BphiFZ6GwS-6LWCd6v-EKDX28aYKoF57YwUsBBhFRqtXiRQDaZlbyBmUAx23D0yXaR5TcJmjSEiUn2ZO5WI$ 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:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id=2b91ad6ade&e=563deffe7f__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!BphiFZ6GwS-6LWCd6v-EKDX28aYKoF57YwUsBBhFRqtXiRQDaZlbyBmUAx23D0yXaR5TcJmjSEiUId_Kabw$ Registration is now open 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:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id=92d6c8294c&e=563deffe7f__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!BphiFZ6GwS-6LWCd6v-EKDX28aYKoF57YwUsBBhFRqtXiRQDaZlbyBmUAx23D0yXaR5TcJmjSEiU4FEsTJ8$
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[https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7... ] 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/__;!!PvXuogZ4s... https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id=58ddd47398&e=563deffe7f__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!BphiFZ6GwS-6LWCd6v-EKDX28aYKoF57YwUsBBhFRqtXiRQDaZlbyBmUAx23D0yXaR5TcJmjSEiUkoosVK8$.
This exhibit is free and open to the public daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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[https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7... ] 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.
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* Hourly rate: $1.00 to open the bike locker + $1.00/hour * Monthly membership: $5.00/month * Annual membership: $50.00/year Click herehttps://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id=abdaefc471&e=563deffe7f__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!BphiFZ6GwS-6LWCd6v-EKDX28aYKoF57YwUsBBhFRqtXiRQDaZlbyBmUAx23D0yXaR5TcJmjSEiUvIHnLOo$ to learn more about NIC's CycleSafe bike lockers.
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[https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7... ] 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.
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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@unl.edumailto: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@goldenrodcompanies.commailto:parknic@goldenrodcompanies.com?subject=Parking%20at%20Nebraska%20Innovation%20Campus.
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