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Russell Parde at the Food Processing Center fills jugs of hand sanitizer. More than 200,000 gallons were produced and distributed. (University Communication photo)

IN THE NEWS: Meeting Nebraska's needs

In this edition: Hand sanitizer production pauses after 200,000 gallons, recent pop-up courses allow Engineering faculty to address recovery from the March 2019 floods, and a university team is a finalist for an NSF grant to find ways to reduce the cost of rural broadband. Continue reading…

Final summer COE All-Staff Meeting is today

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…

Commit to stay healthy and protect others

As a member of the university community, each of us can take the necessary steps to stay well and protect each other. Make the commitment to protect yourself and your community via the Cornhusker Commitment or the Maverick COVID Commitment. Continue reading…

More details at: https://covid19.unl.edu/cornhusker-commitment

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

Anxious About What's Next? Here's How to Cope: https://hbr.org/2020/08/anxious-about-whats-next-heres-how-to-cope

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

Cardio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHTBWOpRHMY
Strength: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PO51n1K3DU
Yoga: https://www.corepoweryogaondemand.com/keep-up-your-practice/videos/c1-gentle-empowerment-with-genieve-c

If you would like to opt into receiving these resources via email in the future, please send a message to Ashley West at awest9@unl.edu.

Connect to Nebraska Engineering on social media

The Nebraska Engineering experience is one we all have, but it’s unique for each of us - especially during this response to the Covid-19 outbreak. Join us on social media and share your photos from this unusual time - your home workspace, new "coworkers" and other changes - and #NebEngineering.

More details at: https://engineering.unl.edu/communications-and-marketing-social-media/