In this edition: Joe Luck is chosen to receive ISPA Young Scientist Award and explains the value of reducing spray drift in IANR Strategic Discussions for Nebraska article, and Iason Konstantzos is among Engineering faculty who received UNL grants for COVID-19-related research projects. Continue reading…
The N-E Ride shuttle buses, which carry faculty, staff and students between the City and Scott Campuses, have resumed using the same schedule as last fall but with new COVID-19 restrictions. 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…
Come to Rock the Block + Engineering Student Organization Fair on Thursday, Aug. 20, from 2:30-6 p.m. at 17th & Vine Street Fields (City Campus). Meet and socialize with other students/staff/faculty. Get free food and drinks (while supplies last), enjoy music, and more. Masks are required.
UNL is offering a free, on-campus COVID-19 testing option through a partnership with the University Health Center and TestNebraska on City Campus. The walk-up testing site is in the parking garage at 300 N. 17th St. It is open 3-6 p.m. weekdays. Appointments are required.
Applications are now being solicited for the 2020-21 cohort of Faculty Fellows in the Nebraska Governance and Technology Center (NGTC), which fosters the interdisciplinary study of the changing relationship between law, technology, and society. Continue reading…
More details at: https://law.unl.edu/NGTCfellowship/
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…
Faculty, staff and students are asked to help the college create a new welcome video to share on screens in Othmer Hall and PKI. Take a picture of yourself wearing a face covering (like this one from Nebraska Engineering) and send it to Annie Neuman at annie.neuman@unl.edu by Friday, August 21.
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
11/30-12/17: UNO Classes (Final exams Dec. 14-17)
11/30-12/18: UNL Fall 2020 Three-Week Session
12/24-1/3: Holiday break closedown (university offices closed)
Zoom is planning to make default settings changes that will impact higher education environments. For more information about these Zoom updates, visit the NU Information Technology Services website (link below) or contact the University Help Desk at support@nebraska.edu or (402) 472-3970.
More details at: https://its.nebraska.edu/covid-19/digital-security-best-practices/zoom-securityCollege of Engineering faculty are encouraged to consider applying for the Fulbright Program, the U.S. government's flagship international educational and cultural exchange program. The application deadline is Sept. 15. Continue reading…