Upcoming Events
Duncan retirement reception is January 18
A retirement reception for Daniel J. Duncan, Nebraska Innovation Campus executive director, is 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at the Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center. The event is free and open to the public. Remarks are scheduled for 4:15 p.m. Duncan is retiring after 36 years of service to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. RSVP by January 12.
Request for Workshop Proposals: UNL All-Staff Conference
Participate in the third annual UNL All-Staff Conference by being a workshop presenter. The conference will feature workshops that engage staff in conversation and interactive experiences around a variety of subthemes focused on the impact UNL staff make on the campus community. The 2023 conference theme is IMPACT: Cultivating Change Through Action to Create Lasting Impact. The conference will be held May 22-23, 2023, in the Nebraska East Union.
Proposals for presentations that align with one or more of the following subthemes are being requested:
- Include: Proposals to this theme will highlight positive diversity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts on campus and how they might be implemented across campus.
- Mentor: Proposals to this theme will illustrate successful mentoring relationships, whether formal programs or informal interactions.
- Partner: Proposals to this theme will describe collaborations that solve problems, innovate, and increase efficiency.
- Amplify: Proposals to this theme will share how staff are celebrated and their voices lifted on campus, and how these practices may be adopted in other units.
- Creativity: Proposals to this theme will focus on ideas about how the workplace can be transformed by creativity and influenced by atmospheric shifts.
- Technology: Proposals to this theme will allow presenters to demonstrate how they use technology to simplify and standardize tasks, increase accessibility, and promote a productive hybrid work environment.
Additional information about these categories, and the full request for proposals document is provided on the UNL ALL-Staff Conference website https://staff-conference.unl.edu. Proposals are due by January 27, 2023, with acceptance or declination announced in March 2023. Please visit https://go.unl.edu/staffconferenceproposals to submit all proposals.
For questions about the submission process, review process or the conference in general, please contact staff.conference@unl.edu. To learn more about the 2023 All-Staff Conference and see past conference information, please visit https://staff-conference.unl.edu.
Training and Development
Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge – Last Day to Register January 6
ORED Learning and Development in partnership with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion’s #NCLUDE program will be facilitating a Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge from January – March 2023. The format for the challenge is committing to attend a one-hour Zoom group discussion approximately every other week. You will also be prompted to access readings, videos or other resources based on that week’s theme. It should take approximately, one-two hours to read/watch/listen to the resource materials prior to the Zoom group discussion.
The content was culled by CUPA-HR (College and University Professional Association for Human Resources) and UNL employees. It is expected that you commit to attending each session as capacity is limited.
- Meetings: Tuesdays 9:30-10:30 a.m. Central Time on January 17, 31, February 14, 28, March 7, and 21, 2023 Click here to register
- Content covered: History Through the Lens of Race; Microagressions, Whiteness and Implicit Bias; The Media and Race; and Allyship and Action Steps
Gender Equity Habit Building Challenge – Last Day to Register January 6
ORED Learning and Development in partnership with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion’s #NCLUDE program will be facilitating a Gender Equity Habit Building Challenge from January – March 2023. The challenge includes committing to attend a one-hour Zoom group discussion approximately every other week. You will be prompted to access readings, videos or other resources based on that week’s theme. It should take approximately, one-two hours to read/watch/listen to the resource materials prior to the Zoom group discussion.
The content was culled by CUPA-HR (College and University Professional Association for Human Resources) and UNL employees. It is expected that you commit to attending each session as capacity is limited.
- Meetings: Thursdays 9:30-10:30 a.m. Central Time on January 19, February 2, 16, March 2, 9, and 23, 2023, via Zoom Click here to register
- Content covered: Heightening Awareness of Women’s Issues and Challenges; Working to Create Equity for Women at Work; Exploring the LGBTQ+ Community in the Workforce; and Opportunities to Advocate for Our LGBTQ+ Colleagues.
Join a #NCLUDE Learning Group
#NCLUDE is designed so individuals who desire to grow their knowledge, skills, and awareness in a particular DEI-related area can do so in an environment of care, commitment, and accountability. Learning groups co-create a space for students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community members to engage in dynamic dialogue, reflection, and support.
Each semester, #NCLUDE will offer a mix of learning groups anchored by one or two individuals. For those interested in joining an #NCLUDE small group, it involves three steps: Look at small group descriptions, Check meeting dates and times, and Complete the registration form. Spring 2023 #NCLUDE Learning Groups are at https://diversity.unl.edu/join-nclude-learning-group.
Welcome New ORED Team Members
Tiffani Hix, Lead Research Project Manager, Vice Chancellor’s Office – started on December 1
I have worked within ORED since 2013, holding various positions supporting research at UNL. For the past two years, I have been working with the Office of Research and Creative Activity in Omaha supporting sponsored programs. ORED/UNL has always been home to me and I’m excited to be back in a role that will allow me to be more involved in the growth and success of research activities. I love reading and watching sports and most weekends you’ll find me in a gym or on a field supporting my girls’ activities.
Jadyn Taylor, IACP Tech II, started on December 15
Jadyn reports to Bayliegh Bohn. Jadyn will office in the Life Sciences Annex. There will be more information in next month’s OPEN Book introducing Jadyn.
Aaron Vlasnik, Human Resources Coordinator, Vice Chancellor’s Office, started on December 19
Born and raised here in Lincoln, Aaron is happily married with two kids and a Pembroke Welsh Corgi named Billy. He enjoys spending his spare time with his wife and kids and loves music. He volunteers at Lincoln’s community radio station where he is a member of their Board of Directors, a Chairman in their Programming Committee, and hosts his own radio show every Tuesday night. Aaron enjoys traveling but admits to not doing it as often as he prefers. A fan of any Husker or Kansas City sports team, Aaron will jump at the chance to catch a game or a concert any day of the week.
Renee Welstead, Pre-award Assistant, Office of Sponsored Programs, starts today, January 3
Renee started today in OSP. She will report to Suzan Lund and her office is at 151 Whittier. There will be more information in next month’s OPEN Book introducing Renee.
KUDOS to Our Colleagues
Congratulations, Joshua Renner on passing your Certified IRB Professional certification
Joshua Renner, IRB Coordinator, recently passed his Certified IRB Professional certification. The CIP credential was developed in 1999 to promote ethical research practices and programs by ensuring that professionals charged with their administration have demonstrated an advanced level of knowledge, understanding, and experience. More than 3,000 individuals have become certified since it was first introduced. Those seeking the CIP credential must meet the eligibility requirements and then apply for and pass the CIP exam. CIP credential holders must recertify every three years.
Inaugural Staff Senators Elected for District 7 – Research
Congratulations to our newly elected staff senators for ORED.
- Kate Carlin, Sponsored Programs
- Jennifer Rutt, Methodology and Evaluation Research Core Facility
- Heather Stauffer, University of Nebraska Press
- Ashley Washburn, Research and Economic Development
Congratulations Kate Engel for earning Graduate Certificate from UNL
Congrats to Kate Engel for earning her Graduate Certificate in Public Relations and Social Media from UNL!
Congratulations to all the Vice Chancellor’s Invaluable Service Award Winners 2022
Bob Wilhelm presented a Vice Chancellor’s Invaluable Service Award to Andrea Koeber. From the moment Andrea stepped into the new eRA Specialist position in September 2021 all things eRA got organized. Her exceptional ability to quickly assess and solve electronic systems issues has provided relief within and far beyond OSP. She has taken on the primary role of reviewing and revising OSP module documents/designs for the NuRamp development team. This includes over 10,000 listings in the agency table that needed to be reviewed and revised for the 3 campuses! Wish we could clone her!
Bob Wilhelm presented a Vice Chancellor’s Invaluable Service Award to Jessica Cronin. In her short time in ORED, Jessica not only took on revamping our Research Participant Payment process, but she has also worked to improve the processes and educate faculty and staff. Jessica serves as the backup for HR, ensures our billing and monthly reports are done in a timely manner, and can source mass quantities of random supplies like plastic baggies, tissue paper, or straws she will work until she finds them.
Bob Wilhelm presented a Vice Chancellor’s Invaluable Service Award to McKenna Schneider. For the past year and a half, as the Conflict of Interest Specialist McKenna has demonstrated an outstanding ability to master complicated guidance in a rapidly changing and expanding area of conflict of interest and conflict of commitment state and federal regulations. In some instances, her job can entail difficult conversations where personal financial interests must be disclosed. McKenna is able to navigate these conversations and explain the requirements in a manner that clearly conveys the requirements but does not make a potentially delicate situation worse. McKenna is a very talented, bright, and personable member of the Research Compliance Services office.
Anna Fitzwater with her Invaluable Service Award. Dr. Anna Fitzwater joined IACP in January of 2020 as a clinical veterinarian. Research faculty have complimented Anna as a great communicator and amazing surgeon. She has the unique ability to develop and perfect surgical techniques supporting complex research models, such as helping pioneer a novel method of chronic low back pain. She worked hard to learn a custom surgery through practice and literature review to aid exploration of the mechanics of a vascular disease.
Bob Wilhelm presented a Vice Chancellor’s Invaluable Service Award to Petrina Suiter. Petrina has worked diligently and creatively to increase the number of external awards earned by UNL faculty for excellence in teaching, research, and education from 39 external honors before she started in 2019 to 84 in FY2022. She helped to shatter the N2025 target goal of 68. Petrina is nationally-recognized for her expertise and is regularly contacted by institutions establishing a similar function or colleagues new to faculty awards positions. We are privileged to have Petrina on the ORED team.
Bob Wilhelm presented a Vice Chancellor’s Invaluable Service Award to Invest Nebraska. Accepting the award was Dan Hoffman, Executive Director of Invest Nebraska. Invest Nebraska was instrumental in securing $750,000 Economic Development Association funding for the Biotech Connector – a critical wet lab asset for NIC; led the $25 million proposal/award for the EXTREMELY prestigious EDA Build Back Better; and has been a legislative ally on Business Innovation Act and other state funding. Dan is a champion of UNL and ORED, and is an unselfish partner in the work to advance and diversify Lincoln and Nebraska’s economy through innovation.
Vice Chancellor’s Cup for Outstanding Customer Service was awarded to the Nebraska Innovation Campus team
Pictured from left to right: Bob Wilhelm, Daniel Duncan, Brooke Goedert, and Kate Engel
Not pictured: David Martin, Jerry Reif and Max Wheeler
ORED Kudos to Colleagues
The following kudos were shared at the OPEN Forum – Staff Appreciation Event on December 12.
Andrea Koeber
How did OSP function without an eRA Specialist?! You make all the crazy system registrations manageable and your idea of using the dinglehoppers (aka USB security keys) has helped many universities across the country. You are the main engine in getting the OSP module in NuRamp moving forward. You dig into the details and coordinate with all the campuses – the agency table alone has been a monumental task. We are all grateful! On top of all that, you are the Fun Committee organizer (along with Mardi Bonner) that brings us together to celebrate and get to know our teammates better. Thanks for all you do! -Suzan Lund
Amanda Bohlin, Becky Carter, Erin Coufal, Jessica Cronin, Shelly Custor, Brande Dicks, Matt Dwyer, Joy Eakin, Nick Glass, Andrea Koeber, Tiffany Lee, Casey Lundberg, Dan Moser, Katie Pelland, Petrina Suiter, Jaclyn Tan, Ashley Washburn, & Becky Zavala
Thanks for all of your work with Lisa and me on the Nebraska Research Days red boxes. It was a good team building opportunity and a nice interactive way to begin to get to know everyone on different teams throughout ORED. -Stephanie Vendetti
Arpi Siyahian
Thanks for your attention and follow-up with creative and copyrighted works. You have advanced our ability to identify, value, and subsequently license films, educational content, and software. -Brad Roth
Ashley Washburn
Thank you for answering all my questions about starting an Energy Center newsletter, explaining the process for creating an Energy Center logo and providing the process to share information after the Energy Center Entrepreneurship Workshop with the UNL Research Community. -Brenda Coufal
Ashley Washburn
Thank you for your help and patience designing the CB3 Director position description! I also appreciate your talent in packaging Research News stories. I am impressed and grateful for your great and quick work! -Jen Nelson
Becky Zavala & Shelly Cutsor
Thank you for welcoming me to the ORED TEAM/Family in 2022! I truly appreciate how approachable you are because I know you both have very demanding schedules daily. -Brenda Coufal
Becky Carter
Kudos to you for your work to get all our research administration training materials gathered so they can be better ongoing resources to faculty and staff. I promise, I haven’t forgotten that I still owe you a few more. 🙂 I also look forward to learning more about the new evaluation process you’ve brought to ORED – love the conversation focus! -Suzan Lund
Becky Carter
Thanks for your work in bringing a new and improved performance management tool to ORED. Also, a thanks for a much-needed update to our employee handbook and onboarding processes. We are lucky to have you on our team! -Becky Zavala
Brande Dicks
Brande, you are a fantastic grant specialist. You go above and beyond our expectations. You are exceptionally capable, very friendly, and extremely important to our success. -Eric Weaver
Brande Dicks
Thank you for taking the time to help me interview candidates for the Energy Center Administrative Associate position. I know it was extra time and work for you, but it was extremely helpful. I really enjoyed working with you and appreciated your feedback! -Brenda Coufal
Brande Dicks
Kudos to the Grants Queen! Thank you for all that you do with pre and post award! I am thankful we have your expertise on our team! -Erin Coufal
Brenda Coufal
Managerial Leadership – Helpful, Patient, Very Organized, Has a Positive Outlook and makes me feel happy to be part of the Energy Center’s Team. -Susan Wesely
Brian Sabata
Thanks for your can-do spirit on just about anything! You have done an excellent job of getting Awards team info organized and automated. And congratulations on the great additions to your team. -Suzan Lund
Casey Lundberg & Karen Gokie
Thank you to the NUtech Operations Team for all you do to keep us operational! From organizing events, helping us with our never-ending IT issues, keeping everything scheduled, and onboarding our new employees: you two are indispensable. Thank you, friends! -Joy Eakin
Casey Lundberg
In a little over a year, you have come up to speed managing our operations well while drinking from more than one firehose. Thanks for coordinating and juggling multiple significant events and internal activities/functions – you’ve done a great job! -Brad Roth
Connie Wieser
Thank you for showing me the ropes regarding the Whittier Building and providing contacts or reaching out to your contacts to help troubleshoot service issues that have come up in the Energy Center in 2022. You have been a lifesaver! -Brenda Coufal
Cheryl Horst
You have taken on a lot of extra work due to several vacancies and has worked very hard to ensure that the office does not miss a beat, all while teaching the various functions/duties as you learn them yourself. -Scott Shaver
Cheryl Horst
Thanks for your leadership at NUtech and taking on additional compliance work of late while continuing to keep our IP filings and agreements on track! I also so appreciate your input and feedback regarding all the various management aspects of NUtech. -Brad Roth
Cheryl Horst, Arpi Siyahian, and Scott Shaver
RCS enjoys working with all of you and appreciates all your help in our COI/Export Control areas. -Sara Quinn
Courtney Grate
You have done a great job of planning and helping to plan numerous NUtech functions over the last few months on top of your standard responsibilities, yet always made time to offer an ear to help me out. -Scott Shaver
Courtney Grate
Great job on planning and hosting Molly Kocialski, the Regional Director of the Rocky Mountain USPTO!! -Cheryl Horst
Courtney Grate
Thanks for taking care of our patent portfolio! Also, I appreciate your quick turn-around on production of my sometimes “different,” untimely, report requests – your mastery of Sophia is a super asset to NUtech and UNL! -Brad Roth
David Doty
You are awesome! From your start at UNL and the unprecedented challenges we faced in early 2020 to the more recent major staffing changes and the significant federal rules changes you’ve managed to support our OSP team in every way possible. Your experience and wisdom have helped all of us grow through the difficult things and enjoy the many fun parts of what we do. You so clearly care about your staff and want everyone to have the opportunity to do well. I am grateful for you…and your stories. 😉 -Suzan Lund
Dan Duncan
Congratulations on your upcoming retirement and an incredible career at the University! You’ve been an incredible champion of NIC! -Brooke Goedert
Erin Coufal
Thank you so much for providing training for me in the Program Coordinator position at the Energy Center in 2022 and for answering all my questions! I have learned so much and continue to learn because of you took the time to share your expertise and knowledge about the Energy Center and UNL. I also appreciate that you are always professional and very kind. It has helped me to start a successful path at UNL. -Brenda Coufal
IACP Office Staff
They always strive to make sure we know how valuable we are as employees. Thank you! –Jesse Berg
Jacque Barmore
I want to recognize her for being so kind, considerate, caring, cooperative, friendly, helping, compassionate, patient and the most efficient colleague. I simply found her the best person I have ever met in the US. -Sehrish Andleeb
Jacque Barmore
You are extremely efficient in your work. -Debbie Miller
Janae Kauffman
Thanks for all your help keeping our financial house in order. I particularly appreciate your patience and (required) extremely high attention to detail! Thanks also for helping this old geneticist better understand budgets and balance sheets! -Brad Roth
Jeewan Jyot
Congrats on your new role as Director of Licensing – thanks for your leadership in this area as well as planning to grow our future efforts. -Brad Roth
Jenn Rutt
You are always (as much as possible) available for questions and support. -Debbie Miller
Jennifer Schrodt
I appreciate all the hard work you have put it, and the great attitude you bring to every situation! Great job with the NCV symposium! So happy to have you on my team! -Erin Coufal
Jessica Cronin
I really appreciate everything that you do for our team! You are doing a great job at quickly learning to be an HR backup. You have onboarded the new gift card processes seamlessly. And you always have the best attitude! -Erin Coufal
Jennifer Minnick
It’s hard to believe you’ve been in your Technology Commercialization Fellow role for a year. Thanks for all your efforts learning (and now excelling at) the ropes – your contributions to our technology evaluation and licensing activities are appreciated. -Brad Roth
Jessica Minnick, Jennifer Minnick & Casey Lundberg
A big thank you for your management of the NUtech interns. It’s a lot to wrangle, but you do a great job with project management and mentorship. Thanks for being such great leaders for our interns! -Joy Eakin
Jessica Minnick
Congrats on your new Technology Manager role! We appreciate all the work you’ve done as a TCF, including apt leadership of our interns, and now in a permanent position! -Brad Roth
Joy Eakin
Thanks to Joy Eakin and the team at NUtech for organizing the Inclusive Innovation Panel Luncheon and happy hour! -Becky Zavala
Joy Eakin
It’s been great to see you grow in your (single) role of Entrepreneurship Program Manager. Thanks for leading, organizing, scheduling, developing, following-up, and etc. and etc. – we’ve been able to make available many more e-ship offerings this year because of your efforts. Thanks also for your efforts to help us become a member of the NSF Great Lakes I-Corps Hub! -Brad Roth
Joy Eakin
Thank you for being my mentor and partner with setting up the Energy Center Entrepreneurship Workshop! You helped me so much in learning the UNL system for organizing all the many pieces needed to have a successful workshop. -Brenda Coufal
Julie Koch
Thank you for helping to answer my questions about submitting expenses as I have been learning the UNL system! I appreciate that you are always pleasant to work with! -Brenda Coufal
Julie Koch
Great job jumping into the Pcard world! You are doing great! I know the volume of Pcards can be overwhelming, but we all appreciate your hard work! -Erin Coufal
Julie Naughton
Welcome to NUtech Ventures! We are excited to have you join our team in the role of Marketing and Communications Manager and look forward to working together! -Brad Roth
Karin Gokie
Thanks for keeping the “wheels on the NUtech wagon” in so many ways. This has been accentuated with the compliance needs in the last few months. Also, thanks for keeping us updated and on-track with group meetings and activities. -Brooke Goedert
Kate Engel
Congrats to Kate Engel! She is the newly-elected communications director for Lincoln Rotary Club #14! -Brooke Goedert
Katelin VanDerslice
You always try to make work a fun and positive environment. Even when it might be stressful at times. -Jesse Berg
Lisa Maupin
Thank you for all of your help with my event planning needs! Most recently, I really appreciated all you did to help with the NIH data policy communicating and events. Your sense of humor, patience, and calm are so admirable and appreciated! -Jen Nelson
Lisa Maupin
Thank you for welcoming me into the ORED events team, and for your leadership, patience, and support as I am learning all the intricacies of this new area. -Stephanie Vendetti
Lisa PytlikZillig
Thank you for all you are doing to help UNL get a campus-wide Qualtrics license, and to make sure researchers needs are attended to well in the process. Your professionalism and patience are well noted and impressive! -Jen Nelson
Mary Greer & Mari Guest
I’m not sure words quite capture my gratitude for you, but thank you each so much for all you do to support and help me each day. Your patience, persistence, and gentle prompting are all so appreciated. -Jen Nelson
Mary Guest
A huge thank you to you for all your support and coordination of the ongoing searches for directors and AVCRs in ORED. Your patience, attention to detail and focus on making the applicants feel welcome is much appreciated! -Becky Zavala
Neil Rutledge
Neil has been a great addition to the IRB team. He has jumped in with both feet on form review and special projects and he always has a great attitude and fresh insights. -Emily Shultz
Nick Glass
Shout out to you for your continued dedication and support to the Jorgensen closed loop chilled water project. Your work is ensuring that the faculty in Physics and NCMN can focus on their research. –Becky Zavala
Pre-award Team: Kate Carlin, Craig Goodrich, Sarah Hansen, Elijah Luebbe, Dennis Shannon Jr
It’s been quite a year! I am so thankful for each one of you. The knowledge, experience, and exceptional service you each share every single day is inspiring. When things get extra difficult, the perfectly timed gif or dad joke (miss those groaners lately) lightens the mood. When one of us needs help, there is always someone willing to help by sharing resources, examples, or just picking up a proposal for a teammate. I couldn’t be prouder of the work you do and the service you provide. I’m looking forward to a couple new rock stars joining our team in January. -Suzan Lund
Post-Award Team: Jamie Aldag, Calley Bundy, Belinda Gillam, Cassi Kosena, Kathi Malone, Terri Murray, Trudy Nienaber, M.E. Reeves, Suzanne Reinke, Keri Williams
Wow! You all are managing a huge transition since October when Deb Arent and Mike Behne started their retirement journey, plus a few other transitions that have happened in 2022. I appreciate each of you for the work you do. It’s impressive the way you have picked up new workloads and are learning entirely new sponsor rules, systems, and requirements. Kudos to all of you! -Suzan Lund
Office of Proposal Development Team: Tisha Gilreath Mullen, Amanda Bolin, Matthew Dwyer, Katie Pelland, Jaclyn Tan
You all do incredible work! I really appreciate how you turned a challenge with something our team communicated on a timeline into an opportunity for our teams to meet regularly. Each meeting has given both our teams a better appreciation for the different work we do. We are lucky to have a team like you in ORED! -Suzan Lund
OSP
Thanks for all your hard work and effort over the past year! I appreciate all of you for all your hard work and dedication to the research enterprise! -David Doty
OSP Group
We really enjoy your collegiality and all the work you do to help ensure compliance needs are met! RCS appreciates all you do! -Sara Quinn
Research Communications, Events and Outreach Teams
Congrats for a fantastic Research Days week last month. As always, you hit it out of the park! -Becky Zavala
RCS
Thank you to my RCS team for all your excellent work, you are a fun group to work with! –Sara Quinn
Sara Quinn & Research Compliance Services Team
A huge thanks for your work in moving UNL towards becoming in compliance with Executive Memorandum 36. This is no small task! -Becky Zavala
Scott Shaver
A big shout out for always jumping in to help the team in any way you can, whether big or small. From managing database projects to continually loaning us his giant cooler. 🙂 You have a great attitude and are always fun to work with. Thanks for being such a great team player! -Joy Eakin
Scott Shaver
Thanks for your constant and reliable work to keep us compliant with funding agencies and patent portfolio activities. It’s also great to share “water cooler” talk about sports and music! -Brad Roth
Seth Burkey
Thank you for your continued dedication to the N2025 metric reporting. Thanks to you, we have real-time information available daily on progress towards the goals of N2025 and our Research Roadmap! –Becky Zavala
Shelly Cutsor
Thank you, Shelly, for being a true staple in ORED. Your knowledge, work ethic, patience, and willingness to help with any task make you a great asset to our team, to ORED and to UNL. We are honored and proud to be a part of the Research Finance team to learn and grow from your leadership. We hope you know how much we appreciate you! Thank you for all that you do! -Brande Dicks, Erin Coufal, Jessica Cronin, Julie Koch, and LD Miller
Suzanne Reinke & David Doty
Kudos for your quick work pulling together and responding to the recent and ongoing NSF audit. The audit came at a time when we were already short staffed and yet you were able to pull together all the requested information in a timely manner all while keeping administration at UNL up to date. -Becky Zavala
Suzanne Spiehs
Stop by the 2nd floor link at NIC before Dec. 20 and check out Suzanne’s artwork exhibit! Oshibana Nebraska is a collection of flowers and other botanicals grown in Nebraska that have been dried and pressed to create stunning pieces of art. -Brooke Goedert
Zane Gernhart
Thanks for all your work to foster entrepreneurship on campus through teaching at the College of Engineering (CoE) and facilitating N-ICD while also pushing forward IP protection and licensing of technologies from CoE. -Brad Roth
Do you know someone who should join our team? Share these opportunities!
Assistant Director Sponsored Programs-0982
The position serves as a key member of the Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) management team and is responsible for: Management of all OSP Post-award Project Specialists; Accounts receivable monitoring; Monitor activity charged to sponsored program accounts to ensure conformance to 2 CFR 200 regulations under Uniform Guidance; Liaison with federal and non-federal agencies on post-award issues; …View Details Bookmark
Contracts Manager Sponsored Programs-0982
Manage all aspects of grants, contracts, subawards, material transfer, data usage and confidentiality agreements for the University of Nebraska Office of Sponsored Programs. Provide guidance to OSP staff pertaining to awards received by UNL. Provide guidance to staff on contractual issues as well as matters requiring legal analysis and interpretation. Draft, review and negotiate governmental (l…View Details Bookmark
Project Specialist I, II, or III Sponsored Programs-0982
The Office of Sponsored Programs is seeking to hire a Project Specialist professional at one of three levels: Project Specialist I: Perform financial management activities for gifts, grants and contracts received by UNL. Advise staff on compliance issues with guidance of your supervisor or other OSP mentors. Process and close awards. Prepare financial reports and serve as a Sponsored Programs of…View Details Bookmark
The Month in Pictures
Team Holiday Celebrations – 2022
Left to Right: Jessica Minnick, Brad Roth, Jennifer Minnick, Karen Gokie, and Casey Lundberg
OPEN Book Submissions
Thank you to the OPEN Book reporters Mary Guest, Tisha Gilreath Mullen, Ashley Washburn, Sara Quinn, Mardi Bonner, Suzanne Spiehs, Katherine Pinkerton, Casey Lundberg, David Martin, Brooke Goedert, and Jacque Barmore. If you have anything you would like to include in the monthly OPEN Book newsletter, please reach out to one of these reporters or send it directly to Becky Carter.
OPEN Book is a monthly electronic newsletter that highlights upcoming activities, office news, and accomplishments. To read previous OPEN Book newsletters, go to research.unl.edu/open.
