The COE Update

Annual benefits enrollment begins Oct. 28, runs through Nov. 15

The University of Nebraska's open enrollment period for employees to enroll for and update benefits access for calendar year 2025 opens Oct. 28 and runs through Nov. 15. Complete details will be announced via email and in Nebraska Today in the coming weeks.

N2Data Seminar Series to focus on Qualtrics this Friday

The ECEC will be offering a series of seminars during the 2024-25 academic year covering a variety of topics related to surveys, data management, and data literacy. Seminars are open to faculty, staff, and students and are held on Fridays. This week (Oct. 25), the topic is “Qualtrics 101.” Continue reading…

More details at: https://engineering.unl.edu/ecec/ecec-n2data/

Workplace Bullying in Academia is focus of Nov. 5 COE Inclusive Excellence Lunch & Learn

The next COE Inclusive Excellence Lunch & Learn will be Tuesday, Nov. 5 from noon to 1 p.m. Led by Kevin Hanrahan, director of faculty development in the EVCs’ office, the workshop will focus on “Workplace Bullying in Academia.” Join us in person on City and Scott Campuses or via Zoom. Continue reading…

More details at: https://engineering.unl.edu/inclusive-excellence-lunch-learn/

Achievements, Oct. 21, 2024

In the latest installment of this recurring feature, which appears in the COE Update on the third Monday of each month, we recognize recent accomplishments, awards and honors earned by College of Engineering faculty, staff and students:

Alums Minert, Schellpeper and recruiting coordinator Munson chosen to Young Alumni Academy. https://go.unl.edu/s80m
Six engineering undergraduates chosen for First Year Research Experience (FYRE) Program 2024-25 cohort. https://engineering.unl.edu/kudos/241004/fyre_202425/
Alum Olson (chemical engineering and MEM) named VP of Advanced Technology at PureForge. https://go.unl.edu/x60f

If you know of faculty, staff or students who have been awarded major grants or awards, been published in prestigious journals, were recognized with awards at conferences or other events, or any other newsworthy achievements, contact Karl Vogel – kvogel2@unl.edu.

AFRL Regional Network - Midwest offers virtual information sessions Nov. 13, 19

The Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) Regional Network – Midwest will host virtual information sessions on Nov. 13 and 19. Members connect with leading researchers, expand their research and development capabilities and learn how to navigate government opportunities. Continue reading…

More details at: https://afrlmidwest.connectedcommunity.org/events/calendar

University HR’s Supervisor Learning Series continues Oct. 29

Supervisors are invited to join University of Nebraska-Lincoln Human Resources for its Fall Supervisor Learning Series, which continues Tuesday, Oct. 29. The series is designed to equip you with tools and strategies to confidently and effectively lead your staff. Continue reading…

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/07vg

Calendar for Oct. 21, 2024

10/21-22: Fall Semester Break (student holiday; university offices open).

11/8: Graduate Programs: Coffee and Conversations, 10 a.m., PKI 250. https://events.unl.edu/The_Durham_School/2024/11/08/182047/

11/14: COE Graduate Programs Information Session, noon, via Zoom. https://engineering.unl.edu/graduate-programs/online-info-sessions/

11/15: Nebraska MEM Information Session, noon-1 p.m., via Zoom. https://unl.zoom.us/j/98375799581

Originally published October 21, 2024 - Submit an Item