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 sent on the last business day of the month.
News, Information and Upcoming Events
OPEN Forum – June 10 – Register Now
Register for the next OPEN Forum on June 10, 2-3:30 p.m., East Campus Union, Great Plains Room. Jen Nelson, interim vice chancellor for research and innovation, will share an end-of-semester message and address many timely topics, including updates on federal F&A and insights gained from the R&I Convening and how they will shape the future. Building community and shaping UNL’s research identity will continue to be an area of focus through the fall semester. R&I staff are encouraged to attend to learn more.
We hope you can attend in person. If you are unable to attend in person, and would still like to participate, please let Becky Carter know and we can get you a Zoom link 24 hours prior to the meeting. Please RSVP your attendance plans.
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 ORED 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.
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Training
NIST has issued two good trainings on Foreign Influence and Travel. The videos are only 15 minutes each and do a really good job of hitting high points of concerns along with giving real-life examples. Research Compliance, Integrity, and Security team will be circulating these to faculty and others in our research community as well. https://www.nist.gov/adlp/research-security-office/training-resources
Elevate Your Leadership This Summer
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is committed to empowering our supervisors with the skills and knowledge they need to lead effectively. This summer, we are thrilled to offer four distinct professional development opportunities sponsored by UNL Human Resources and offered free of charge to university staff. Designed to enhance your leadership capabilities and foster a more engaged workforce, don’t miss this chance to enhance your supervisory skills and make a significant impact on your team! Read more at https://hr.unl.edu/supervisor-development-series/.
Workplace Stability Workshop: Increase Retention by Reducing Instability – June 23, 1:00-4:00, Nebraska Union, open enrollment via Bridge
Gallup Manager Program – July 16-17 8:30-4:30, Must apply to be accepted. Application deadline June 20. Apply at: https://hr.unl.edu/supervisor-development-series/
Beyond the Annual Review: Performance Management for Supervisory Success – July 29, 10:00-11:30, Nebraska Union, open enrollment via Bridge
Crucial Conversations – July 31, 2:30-4:30 and August 14 2:30-4:30, Must apply to be accepted. Application deadline June 20. Apply at: https://hr.unl.edu/supervisor-development-series/
Welcome New R&I Team Members
Farewells
Sage Shodoan’s last day with Methodology & Evaluation Research Core (MERC) was May 23, 2025. Sage will be working at Civic Nebraska as a Voting Rights Organizer. In the interim, please contact Jenn Rutt.
Peter Educate’s last day with Methodology & Evaluation Research Core (MERC) will be June 3, 2025.
Kudos to Our Colleagues
The Month in Pictures
