The COE Update

Grace Panther (left), assistant professor of Engineering Education in Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Heidi Diefes-Dux, professor of Engineering Education in Biological Systems Engineering.
Grace Panther (left), assistant professor of Engineering Education in Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Heidi Diefes-Dux, professor of Engineering Education in Biological Systems Engineering.

IN THE NEWS: Grants, podcasts and awards

Grant allows study of how unforeseen events can abruptly change education delivery, podcast features hand sanitizer production story, nanoparticle can improve treatment of brain injury patients, plus BSE faculty receive awards and are featured in magazine articles. Continue reading…

 

RESEARCH UPDATES: Training & workshops

In this edition: Video training on Foreign Influence COI and COC training, FBI issues public service announcement on foreign government-sponsored talent recruitment programs, and the Research Administrations Essentials Fall 2020 schedule. Continue reading…

 

Fall career fairs are still on schedule

Jen Skidmore provides an update on the Fall Semester career fairs schedule, with UNL Career Fairs set for Sept. 22-25 and the Durham School Career Fair planned for Sept. 29 (more information in coming weeks). Learn more about the fairs in this article. Continue reading…

 
Wellness Committee is offering weekly resources to help staff deal with changes brought on by the COVID-19 crisis.
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.

MENTAL HEALTH MONDAY
Resources and Activities


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.

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY
Resources and Activities


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Originally published July 29, 2020 - Submit an Item