Send notes of appreciation to faculty, staff and students on Sept. 9.
College of Engineering Appreciation & Community Day is Wednesday
We invite you to recognize a colleague in the College of Engineering whose contributions have made a meaningful impact on your work or the broader academic community. Whether it is a fellow faculty member who has offered valuable mentorship, a staff member who has gone above and beyond in supporting daily operations, or a TA or advisor who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to students, we encourage you to share your appreciation. Please provide the recipient's name and department, if known, to ensure your note of gratitude reaches them directly.
The college's PRAIRIE Initiative is offering a 5-Clinic Staff Series, which runs through Nov. 12, on practical, responsible, and immediately useful applications of AI. Participants may choose any of the clinics; however, Sessions 1–3 are the foundation track. The last two offer practical skills. Continue reading…
NUtech Ventures is offering "Office Hours" on Wednesday, Sept. 9 from 2-3 p.m. about the Innovation Advancement Fund. If you can't attend and still have questions: https://www.nutechventures.org/college-contacts/. See the Zoom link below to attend. Continue reading…
The Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health (CS-CASH) Pilot and Feasibility Projects Program at UNMC is seeking applications, with a maximum award of $20,000 per project. The Letter of Intent is due 9/11; the application is due 9/25. Email Mark Riley [mriley3@unl.edu] if interested. Continue reading…
The National Academies (Science, Engineering, Medicine) presents virtual "Climate Conversations: Buildings" on Sept. 10 for a conversation on energy efficiency and decarbonization for large buildings in the U.S.
If you are interested in volunteering for the college's Alumni Tailgate on Oct. 3 (time TBD), email JS Engebretson (jengebretson2@unl.edu). Tasks include pre-event set-up, event staffing, and/or post-cleanup. Perks include a 1/4 zip, delicious food, and great conversations with alumni/friends.
The college's annual tailgate for alumni and friends is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026 in Kiewit Hall prior to the Nebraska vs. Maryland football game. The tailgate will be held three hours prior to kickoff (TBA). Price for faculty/staff and families is $5 each. Those 10 and under are free. Continue reading…
