Happy holidays to everyone in the College of Engineering!
Successful blanket drive
Thanks to everyone who participated in the college's Holiday Blanket Drive and for your generosity. We gathered 59 blankets and throws that were donated to Lincoln Public Schools for students in need of some extra support.
Friday is deadline for Complete Engineer Fellows applications
Through Friday, Jan. 14, the college is accepting faculty and staff applications for the inaugural cohort of Complete Engineer® Fellows. This cohort advocates for the Complete Engineer® initiative and will coach, mentor and evaluate undergraduate student development in the six competencies. Continue reading…
More details at: https://engineering.unl.edu/complete-engineer-fellows-application/
Doctoral student Morris receives prestigious USDA Fellowship
In the latest installment of this recurring feature, we recognize some of the recent accomplishments, awards and honors earned by engineering faculty, staff and students:
STUDENTS
- Chemical and biomolecular grad student Dianna Morris earns USDA Pre-Doctoral Fellowship. https://go.unl.edu/sr7v
- Durham School student team takes second place in ASC Region 4 competition. https://engineering.unl.edu/durham-school-student-team-takes-second-asc-region-4-competition/
ALUMNI
- Andrea Arguelles receives young professional award from American Society of Nondestructive Testing. https://go.unl.edu/3jr0
- Travis Deyle receives UNL Alumni Association Citation for Alumni Achievement award. https://go.unl.edu/dpja
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/other events, or any other newsworthy achievements, contact Karl Vogel – kvogel2@unl.edu – so it can be included in future editions.
IN THE NEWS: MwRSF tractor-tanker crash test called a success
Nebraska Engineering faculty, staff and students are receiving recognition in the media, including the following:
STUDENTS
- Student creativity, learning on display at BSE’s annual E-Day. https://go.unl.edu/p0y9
- Vega Carlson helps to identify potential security risk in Safer Community app. https://go.unl.edu/gr7v
If you or someone you know has been featured in a newspaper or magazine, on television, radio or the internet, contact Karl Vogel – kvogel2@unl.edu – with the information so it can be included in future editions.
Kiewit Hall construction to limit access to Sandoz, parking garage until Jan. 9
Installation of a storm sewer line for the Kiewit Hall construction project will limit access to Sandoz Hall and the 19th & Vine parking garage from the south from 6 a.m. Monday, Dec. 20 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9. The Vine Street crosswalk from Sandoz will be relocated to the east.
Grand Challenges Scoping Workshop Jan. 11-13
The Office of Research and Economic Development is hosting a Grand Challenges Scoping Workshop – Jan. 11-13 from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. each of those days – to spark new ideas and teams positioned to pursue funding through the Grand Challenges Catalyst Competition. Continue reading…
Electronic W-2 forms available in mid-January 2022
W-2 forms for employees who elect to receive them electronically will be available via Firefly mid-January. Paper W-2 forms will be mailed by the end of January 2022. Please update your permanent address in SAP to ensure timely receipt of your W-2. Continue reading…
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Originally published December 20, 2021 -
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