View this email in your browser (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mailchi.mp/2662077db88b/fdst-student-new... )

** Student News ------------------------------------------------------------

** August 19, 2025 ------------------------------------------------------------

** Welcome Food Science & Technology! ------------------------------------------------------------

April 29, 2025

** Food Feature ------------------------------------------------------------

** History of Kool Aid ------------------------------------------------------------

August 18th is National Kool Aid Day! It’s also part of Nebraska history. Kool Aid was invented by Edwin Perkins in 1927. At the time, Perkins was living in Hastings, Nebraska and running a small business called Perkins Products. One of his most popular products was a concentrated fruit syrup that came in tiny bottles. To make the syrup go further, Perkins developed a way to powder the concentrate, which he sold in packages that could be mixed with water to create a fruity drink. He initially called the powdered drink “Fruit Smack” but later renamed it “Kool Aid” after hearing his customers refer to it by that name.

The first flavor of Kool Aid was cherry, but over the years Perkins introduced several other flavors, including grape, lemon-lime, orange, raspberry, and strawberry. In 1953, General Foods (which would later merge with Kraft) purchased Perkins Products and began mass-producing Kool Aid packets. Today there are more than 30 different flavors of Kool Aid available, including some limited edition flavors like tropical punch and watermelon.

Read more about Perkins and Kool Aid here (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4... )

** Calendar of Events ------------------------------------------------------------ * August 21st, 2:30-5pm - This is CASNR (New Student Welcome), east campus Union, join us for games, prizes, ice cream, and to meet your department and fellow Huskers! * August 21st, 11-1pm - Part-Time Job Fair, Nebraska Union, click here (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4... ) to learn more * August 25th - 1st day of classes * August 27th, 4:30-5:30pm - Welcome Fair & Ice Cream Social, Food Innovation Center, 2nd floor commons, join us for browsing tables sharing clubs and special programs, connecting with your fellow FDST, and a cool treat * September 1st - Labor Day University Closed * September 3rd - Food Science Club, FIC Room 111, join us for food, fellow Food Sci majors and food enthusiasts, and amazing guests. There could be games or a food challenge, and there’s always something to learn!

CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!

Emerson David Nolasco Guzman, PhD advised by Dr. Kaustav Majumder

Ilhami Okur, PhD advised by Dr. Bing Wang

Karen Nieto Flores, PhD advised by Dr. Andreia Bianchini, Dr. Jayne Stratton

Xiaohan Wu, MS advised by Dr. Amanda Ramer-Tait

Baishakhi Biswas, MS (Project) advised by Dr. Jennifer Auchtung, Dr. Edward Deehan

Yi (Yukin) Xing, MS advised by Dr. Yanbin Yin

Keith Scott, MS (Project) advised by Dr. Grace Danao

** *Calendar Links* ------------------------------------------------------------ IANR Events (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4... ) FST and FPC Events (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4... ) Nebraska Innovation Campus Events (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4... ) UNL Calendar of Events (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4... ) UNL Academic Calendar (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4... )

** Club Corner ------------------------------------------------------------

** Scholarships ------------------------------------------------------------

The FMI Foundation’s Food Safety Auditing Scholarships (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4... ) are open now through October 10^th! Students in food science, ag-science, or related majors are eligible to win financial and academic benefits to jump-start a career in food safety or auditing: * Tier 1 provides a $3,000 stipend AND complimentary travel and pass to SQF Unites 2026 (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4... ) , or * Tier 2 provides A $1,000 stipend and free registration to the auditor qualification course, “Auditing the SQF Code Requirements (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4... ) ”.

These competitive scholarships help students build career-long connections and get real-world experience. Help us support the next generation of food safety professionals!

To opt into future communications with us, please visit the FMI Foundation Food Safety Auditing Scholarships (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4... ) page today!

Emily J. Prior Scholarship

We are excited to announce the 2025 Emily J. Prior Scholarship Award Nomination. The purpose of this scholarship is to honor and assist qualified students who are majoring in food science, packaging, or related areas.

If you know of a qualified student, please click the link provided below.

https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4... (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4... ) .

Past nominees are encouraged to apply again! Deadline Dec. 31st, 2025

** Internships, Jobs & Other Opportunities ------------------------------------------------------------

Next summer, the Hershey R&D Group is offering 3 internships instead of just 1! If you are interested in working for an amazing company, please review the postings below and apply today.

The Hershey Company (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4... )

Product Development: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4...

Science and Processing Technology: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4...

Cocoa Science: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4...

Applications for 2026 are now open for internships and trainee programs! Our program offers students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the food industry, receive mentorship from experienced professionals, and get an inside look at our company's operations.

https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4... (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4... )

https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4... (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4... )

** Food Holidays ------------------------------------------------------------

August is National CATFISH month (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4... ) ! * August 19 - National Soft Ice Cream Day & Potato Day * August 20 - Bacon Lover’s Day & Chocolate Pecan Pie Day * August 21 - National Spumoni (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4... ) Day * August 22 - National Bao Day & World Plant Milk (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4... ) Day * August 23 - Cuban Sandwich Day * August 24 - National Waffle Day & Peach Pie Day

Here’s the link (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4... ) so you can enjoy food days on your own! Department of Food Science & Technology (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4... ) https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4... https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4... https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4... Logo

Copyright (C) 2025 UNL - Food Science & Technology. All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: UNL - Food Science & Technology 1901 N 21st St Lincoln, NE 68588-1202 USA Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/profile?u=43698... ) or unsubscribe (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=4... ) https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4...