The Biological Process Development Facility is working with an emerging biotechnology company on a vaccine that could both treat patients who have the novel coronavirus and help prevent similar outbreaks in the future. (University Communication photo)
Engineering faculty are invited to join the dean for the next All-Faculty Meeting/Webinar on Thursday, July 23 from 3-4 p.m. For information about how to join the webinar, click below. Continue reading…
The final College of Engineering All-Staff Meetings scheduled throughout the summer will be today (Tuesday, Aug. 18), from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Staff can submit questions for Dean Lance C. Pérez. Continue reading…
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln recently posted new principles and guidelines - effective June 5 - for alternative work arrangements due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Click the link below for the website that contains that information.
The NASA Nebraska Space Grant's annual competition for mini-grant and fellowship funding is now open. The deadline for applications is today (June 30). The NASA Nebraska Space Grant Competition includes funds for research and higher education and is open to faculty and students.
The COE Update has published every other Tuesday through the summer, but will resume publishing regular weekly editions starting today (Tuesday, Aug. 4). If you have items to include in future editions, please contact Karl Vogel at kvogel2@unl.edu.
Wellness Committee is offering weekly resources to help staff deal with changes brought on by the COVID-19 crisis.
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During the changes brought on by the COVID-19 crisis, the College of Engineering Staff Council’s Wellness Committee is hosting weekly "Mental Health Monday" and "Workout Wednesday" sessions. This article provides the most-recent of those resources.
Other Notes
If you are struggling with feeling overwhelmed about current events, psychological support is available. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available for counseling and consulting by Zoom and phone during the remote work structure. Schedule a Zoom or phone session with an EAP counselor by calling the EAP office at 402-472-3107 or 888-445-9881 or emailing eap@unl.edu.
