FW: This Week at NIC: Blood Drive at NIC, Innovation Fellowship Showcase, Updated Menus for The Good Life Coffee Shop, Upcoming Events and More!
NIC News & Events [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7... ] THIS WEEK AT NIC CAMPUS UPDATES | NEWS & EVENTS
[https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7... ] Tacos, Trivia & Tequila Tuesdays 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. The Barred Owl at The Scarlet Hotel
Gather your crew for a night of street tacos and drink specials while you test your knowledge or jam out with Music Bingo on select nights!
Taco Specials: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Trivia: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
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American Red Cross will be at Nebraska Innovation Campus on Wednesday, May 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. NIC Partners and the Lincoln community are encouraged to give the gift of life. Every day, blood donors help patients of all ages: accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those battling cancer. In fact, every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood.
Help save a life and schedule your blood donation appointment today.
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After 20 weeks of prototyping, coaching and community building, the first Nebraska Innovation Fellowship Program cohort presented their robotics innovations during a showcase to demonstrate their prototypes and discuss what they’ve been building.
The event marked the end of a pilot program designed to support early-stage innovators at the intersection of robotics, design and entrepreneurship.
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[https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7... ] Silicon Prairie Startup Week 2025 October 6-11
Silicon Prairie Startup Week is coming back, October 6-11, for another combined celebration between Omaha and Lincoln. Let the planning team know what events you’d like to see return or how you’d like to contribute your expertise or space during the week. The Silicon Prairie Startup Week interest formhttps://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id=bad8327b47&e=563deffe7f__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!D-V6LE7jiZJJ8a6TRGbXPS-UDXmsUkLLxd78gwaYVSD4XIEblLxpuh-2pU2uXOkPDUrfcdH2QbCfL2AHszk$ is now live.
Silicon Prairie Startup Week is a week-long celebration of the startup and entrepreneurial community in Nebraska with events in Omaha, Lincoln, Ashland and Council Bluffs.
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[https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7... ] The Good Life Coffee Shop at The Scarlet Hotel has a new menu!
Stop by for breakfast, lunch or an afternoon treat and explore the delicious new offerings.
Updated Good Life Coffee Shop Hours: Monday – Friday: 6:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturday – Sunday: 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
[https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7... ] Massage Monday Monday, June 2 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, June 2. Please be prepared to show your NIC keycard or UNL NCard.
[https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7... ] Nature Inspired A Photography Exhibit Presented by JLL Photography On Display Through June 30 Link, 2nd Floor
Nature Inspired is a collection of selected photographs by Lincoln-based photographer Jodi Lathrop. The exhibit features black-and-white images, macro photography and stunning shots of flowers and landscapes.
Jodi has a deep appreciation for both nature and photography. In her free time, she can often be found behind the lens at local parks, state parks or just about anywhere outdoors, capturing the beauty and serenity of the natural world.
Jodi Lathrop is a NIC Partner and serves as a finance associate for the NIC Business Center. 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/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7... ] Robotics Speaker Series: Peeq Performance – Lessons from the Middle with Tom Chapman Wednesday, June 4 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Nebraska Innovation Studio Classroom REGISTER >>https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id=7e00f1b029&e=563deffe7f__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!D-V6LE7jiZJJ8a6TRGbXPS-UDXmsUkLLxd78gwaYVSD4XIEblLxpuh-2pU2uXOkPDUrfcdH2QbCfAeBwhHg$
What does it take to turn failure into momentum—and a prototype into a product? Join us for a candid conversation with Tom Chapman, co-founder of Peeq Prohttps://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id=dd56934600&e=563deffe7f__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!D-V6LE7jiZJJ8a6TRGbXPS-UDXmsUkLLxd78gwaYVSD4XIEblLxpuh-2pU2uXOkPDUrfcdH2QbCfJPysmi4$ and a cornerstone of Nebraska’s entrepreneurial community. With a career spanning Fortune 500 collapse (Enron), lessons from inside global accelerators like Techstars and countless startup lessons, Tom brings a brutally honest perspective to what it means to create something real—especially in the Midwest.
In this talk, Tom will unpack:
* How Peeq Pro evolved—and what still keeps him up at night * The hard-won lessons from years of failed ventures * Why building anything physical in the Midwest is a different kind of challenge If you’re interested in startups, hardware, Nebraska innovation, or just a refreshing dose of honesty in a polished world, don’t miss this one. Free food and drink will be provided.
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Rodney Atkins is coming to Lincoln! Catch the country music icon LIVE at The Ice Box with special guest Drew Phillips Band! With six #1 hits, 4B+ streams and new music dropping soon, you don’t want to miss this night of legendary country music!
[https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7... ] Intro to Drones: Recreational Pilots Nebraska Innovation Studio Monday, July 14 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. REGISTER >>https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id=0cd148f155&e=563deffe7f__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!D-V6LE7jiZJJ8a6TRGbXPS-UDXmsUkLLxd78gwaYVSD4XIEblLxpuh-2pU2uXOkPDUrfcdH2QbCfAJmIfd4$
Curious about drones but not sure where to start? Join Travis Ray for a hands-on Intro to Drones: Recreational Pilots course at Nebraska Innovation Studio.
You'll learn the basics of drone flight, safety protocols, and FAA regulations using beginner-friendly drones. Through guided activities and aerial challenges, you'll gain real piloting experience—no prior knowledge needed, just curiosity and a willingness to learn.
Capacity: 10 participants Cost: $50 (Have a cost object #? Contact NIS directly.) Space is limited—sign up today and take your curiosity to new heights!
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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 ($8 per month per household) and then drop off food scraps and other compostable items at any of the three community collection sites (including NIC). Call (402) 467-1239 to learn more and sign up today!
NIC’s green community collection tote is located at the west end of the paved parking lot located north of Transformation Drive (the end of the lot near the Ice Box). NIC Partners and the community must have a paid plan to access the locked bin. Food waste and other compostable items cannot be dropped off without a paid plan through Waste to Energy Lincoln/Uribe Refuse Services, Inc.
Once you sign up for the monthly plan, you will receive a detailed map noting the drop-off locations throughout Lincoln.
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[https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7... ] Lincoln Police Department Jurisdiction at NIC
The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) is responsible for law enforcement at Nebraska Innovation Campus. If an incident occurs at NIC, please contact LPD directly, not UNL Police.
* For emergencies, call 911 * For non-emergencies, call (402) 441-6000 LPD is committed to providing quality police services that promote a safe and secure community. We encourage all NIC Partners to save these numbers for quick access in case of an emergency.
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CycleSafehttps://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id=204cd8efdb&e=563deffe7f__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!D-V6LE7jiZJJ8a6TRGbXPS-UDXmsUkLLxd78gwaYVSD4XIEblLxpuh-2pU2uXOkPDUrfcdH2QbCf1GaZ2DE$ bike lockers are now available at NIC! Four bike lockers 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: $50.00/year Click herehttps://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id=2b42d6523c&e=563deffe7f__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!D-V6LE7jiZJJ8a6TRGbXPS-UDXmsUkLLxd78gwaYVSD4XIEblLxpuh-2pU2uXOkPDUrfcdH2QbCfGyHTMDg$ to learn more about NIC's CycleSafe bike lockers.
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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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