All day

2025-2026 Research Report & Creative Activity Report unveiling

R&I will unveil the 2025-2026 editions of the Nebraska Research Report, a snapshot of highlights from the year, and the Research and Creative Activity Report, a compilation of successes by Nebraska faculty during fiscal year 2026.

9-10 a.m., Willa Cather Dining Center, Red Cloud Suite

Arts and Humanities Module 1: “The Changing Funding Landscape in Humanities Research”

This year’s event features a modular workshop, “Arts and Humanities Research Futures,” presented by Russell Wyland, who is nationally recognized for his work at the National Endowment for the Humanities and currently is president and founder of Humanities Solutions LLC. The series is intended to help researchers navigate the shifting funding landscape and develop advanced grant-writing skills. The four sessions on Nov. 10-11 are designed so faculty can attend any combination that fits their interests and schedules. 

Wyland will offer 20-minute, one-on-one consultations with faculty members who want to discuss their projects, funding options and proposal strategies.

The arts and humanities sessions are designed so faculty can attend any combination that fits their interests and schedules. Participation in all sessions is not required.

Registration is required.

11 a.m.-noon, Willa Cather Dining Center, Red Cloud Suite

Arts and Humanities Module 2: “The Changing Funding Landscape in Arts Research”

The second module of the “Arts and Humanities Research Futures” presentation featuring Wyland.

The arts and humanities sessions are designed so faculty can attend any combination that fits their interests and schedules. Participation in all sessions is not required.

Registration is required.

1-4 p.m., Canfield Administration Building, Room 301

Faculty consultations with Wyland

Wyland will offer one-on-one consultations with faculty members who want to discuss their projects, funding options and proposal strategies.

Register for an appointment.

8-9:20 a.m. and 3:40-5 p.m., Canfield Administration Building, Room 301

Faculty consultations with Wyland

Register for an appointment.

10 a.m. to noon, Nebraska Union, Regency Suite

Arts and Humanities Module 3: “Developing Foundational Grant Writing Skills Before Putting Pen to Paper”

The third module of the “Arts and Humanities Research Futures” presentation featuring Wyland.

The arts and humanities sessions are designed so faculty can attend any combination that fits their interests and schedules. Participation in all sessions is not required.

Registration is required.

1-3 p.m., Nebraska Union, Regency Suite

Arts and Humanities Module 4: “Arguing Your Case: Crating Your Best Application”

The fourth module of the “Arts and Humanities Research Futures” presentation featuring Wyland.

The arts and humanities sessions are designed so faculty can attend any combination that fits their interests and schedules. Participation in all sessions is not required.

Registration is required.

4-6 p.m., Wick Alumni Center

Faculty Research and Creative Activity Slam

The annual Faculty Research and Creative Activity Slam will feature highly engaging five-minute presentations by Nebraska faculty. A panel of judges from the Lincoln community will select the Slam winner, who will receive a monetary prize, and audience members will vote to select an audience choice award. The event is open to faculty and postdoc attendees. Guests must be at least 21 years old to attend the Slam.

Apply to present as a Slammer.
Please note that this link will direct you to Microsoft Teams. Users must be logged in via two-factor identification.

Registration required.

11:30-1:30 p.m., Nebraska East Union, Great Plains Room

Association of Women in Science Luncheon

This annual luncheon celebrates women in science and their impact. This year’s keynote speaker is Ruma Banerjee, Vincent Massey Collegiate Professor of Biological Chemistry, University of Michigan, and former UNL faculty member.

Registration required.

4:15-4:55 p.m., Canfield Administration Building, Room 301

Faculty consultations with Wyland

Register for an appointment.

9-10:30 a.m., Willa Cather Dining Center, Red Cloud Suite

Faculty Recognition Breakfast

The Faculty Recognition Breakfast will celebrate Nebraska’s research, scholarly and creative accomplishments in 2026.

Registration required.