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Monday, November 9<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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All day<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2025-2026 Research Report & Creative Activity Report unveiling<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday, November 10<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Arts and Humanities Research Futures workshops<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

On Nov. 10-11, four workshop sessions under the theme \u201cArts and Humanities Research Futures\u201d will be presented by Dr. Russell Wyland<\/a>, a nationally recognized scholar, funder and research strategist who recently retired from the National Endowment for the Humanities after a 35-year career. Arts and humanities faculty or research personnel are encouraged to attend as many of the sessions that fit their interests and schedules. Throughout the week, Dr. Wyland will also offer 20-minute one-on-one consultations with faculty members who wish to discuss their projects, funding options, and proposal strategies. Registration is required for the sessions and one-on-one consultation<\/em>s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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9-10 a.m., Willa Cather Dining Center, Red Cloud A<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arts and Humanities Session 1: “The Changing Funding Landscape in Humanities Research”<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In this session, Dr. Wyland will guide researchers through recent upheavals in the humanities funding landscape. Three additional sessions will address the funding landscape in the arts, how to refine grant-writing skills, and how to develop the strongest funding arguments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration is required.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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11 a.m.-noon, Willa Cather Dining Center, Red Cloud A<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arts and Humanities Session 2: “The Changing Funding Landscape in Arts Research”<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In this session, Dr. Wyland will help arts faculty navigate recent changes in the funding landscape. Two additional sessions will address the funding landscape in the humanities, how to refine grant-writing skills and how to develop the strongest funding arguments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration is required.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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1-4 p.m., Canfield Administration Building, Room 301<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faculty consultations with Dr. Wyland<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Wyland will offer one-on-one consultations with faculty members who want to discuss their projects, funding options and proposal strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Register for an appointment<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday, November 11<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Arts and Humanities Research Futures workshops<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

View the full description of this Nov. 10-11 workshop series above.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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8-9:20 a.m. and 3:40-5 p.m., Canfield Administration Building, Room 301<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faculty consultations with Dr. Wyland<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

These faculty consultations are part of the Arts and Humanities Research Futures workshop series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Register for an appointment<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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10 a.m. to noon, Nebraska Union, Regency Suite<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arts and Humanities Session 3: “Developing Foundational Grant Writing Skills Before Putting Pen to Paper”<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In this session, Dr. Wyland will help arts and humanities faculty strengthen the skills needed to develop the strongest possible requests for funding. One additional session will address the funding landscape in the humanities, in the arts, and how to develop the strongest funding arguments.

An informal lunch will be available for those attending either Module 3 or Module 4. Indicate your plans to attend on the registration form.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration is required.<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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1-3 p.m., Nebraska Union, Regency Suite<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arts and Humanities Session 4: “Arguing Your Case: Crating Your Best Application”<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In this session, Dr. Wyland will help arts and humanities faculty develop the strongest arguments for grant funding. Three additional sessions will address the funding landscape in the humanities, in the arts and how to refine grant-writing skills.

An informal lunch will be available for those attending either Module 3 or Module 4. Indicate your plans to attend on the registration form.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration is required.<\/a>
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4-6 p.m., Wick Alumni Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faculty Research and Creative Activity Slam<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slammers include:
Kelli Boling, assistant professor of advertising and public relations, Who Gets to Tell the Story of Your Worst Day<\/em>
Andrew Goodhart, assistant professor of political science, Avoiding Another Great War<\/em>
Wissam Kontar, assistant professor of <\/strong>civil and environmental engineering, We Never Took the Bus<\/em>
Deepika Menon, associate professor of teaching, learning and teacher education, From STEM Doubt to STEM Identity: Shaping the Teachers of Tomorrow<\/em>
Rebecca Varney, assistant professor of biological sciences, Saving The World We Haven’t Met Yet<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration required<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, November 12<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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11:30-1:30 p.m., Nebraska East Union, Great Plains Room<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Association of Women in Science Luncheon<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration required<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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4:15-4:55 p.m., Canfield Administration Building, Room 301<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faculty consultations with Dr. Wyland<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

These faculty consultations are part of the Arts and Humanities Research Futures workshop series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Register for an appointment<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, November 13<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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9-10:30 a.m., Willa Cather Dining Center, Red Cloud Suite<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faculty Recognition Breakfast<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Faculty Recognition Breakfast will celebrate Nebraska\u2019s research, scholarly and creative accomplishments in 2026. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration required<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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