OPEN Book is the Office of Research and Innovation’s internal monthly electronic newsletter that highlights upcoming activities, office news, and accomplishments. The OPEN Book newsletter is distributed on the first business day of the month.
News, Information, and Upcoming Events
Research and Innovation’s next OPEN Forum will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 8:30-10:00 a.m. at the Willa Cather Dining Center, Red Cloud Suite. Breakfast will be served for those who attend in-person. The OPEN Forum will also be offered via Zoom. Please RSVP your attendance plans by end of day on Monday, September 14. Breakfast will be served from 8:30-9:00 a.m. The program will begin at 9:00 a.m.
The Office of Research and Innovation’s leadership will share the R&I strategic priorities. R&I staff are encouraged to attend to learn more.
A regular feature at our OPEN Forum is to take time to celebrate our colleagues. Please submit a kudo to a colleague that will be shared at the event and in the OPEN Book Newsletter.
OPEN Forum is a quarterly meeting for all R&I staff; it is an opportunity to gather with colleagues, have fun, and learn about an important aspect of the office. If you have questions regarding the OPEN Forum, please contact Becky Carter.
Registration is open for the annual Research and Innovation Staff and Family Picnic held on Tuesday, September 22, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Adventure Golf Center, 5901 S. 56th Street, Lincoln.
You are invited to join your colleagues for a picnic and an evening of mini golf (mini golf and picnic are provided by R&I). Families and special guests are encouraged to attend.
The catered picnic will be served from 5:00-7:00 p.m. When you register, you will be asked to select a time you and your family will eat to better manage the flow of people.
You can golf on either or both the Blue or Backwoods courses, as long as your round starts before 8:00 p.m. Golfing in groups of up to 4-5 people will again help manage the flow. The Backwoods course is more difficult and it is recommended to be for 12 years of age or older.
The picnic will be catered by Qdoba and includes chicken, ground beef or a veggie rice bowls or nachos. We will also cook S’mores around the fire pit.
Please register for the event by September 15, so we can give the caterer final numbers. Contact Becky Carter with questions.
We hope to see you there!
The Nebraska Bluegrass Concert Series celebrates fifth year at Nebraska Innovation Campus.
Free family-friendly bluegrass concerts will be held in the NIC Plaza on September 2, 9 & 16. Food and drink available for purchase at 5:00 p.m. Tours of Nebraska Innovation Studio will be offered at 5:30 p.m. Live music begins at 6:00 p.m. More info >>
Welcome New R&I Team Members
Farewells
Jaclyn Tan’s last day with Proposal Development team was August 21. In the interim, please contact Tisha Gilreath Mullen.
Jackson Hardin’s last day with Research Development team was August 21. In the interim, please contact Petrina Suiter.
Dan Moser’s retiring from UNL and his last day was August 31. In the interim, please contact Ashley Washburn.
Allyn Pella’s last day with the Project Management Office was August 31. She started a new position with Plant Science Initiative. In the interim, contact Brande Dicks.
Terri Murray’s retiring from UNL and her last day will be September 4. In the interim, please contact Shelly Cutsor.
Kudos to Our Colleagues
Open Positions Announcement
Do you know someone who should join our team? Share these opportunities
Export Control Coordinator I, II, or III, Research Compliance, Integrity, and Security; application review date begins 9/4/2026
Marketing Associate, University Press; application review date begins 9/9/2026
The Month in Pictures
