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 – Register to Attend – August 28, 2025
The next OPEN Forum will be held on Thursday, August 28, 8:30-10:00, East Campus Union, Great Plains Room. Breakfast will be served. Register to attend. At the OPEN Forum, Rick Haugerud, Assistant VP, IT Security Services and Kate McCown, Director, Academic Technologies will come to talk through the Microsoft Unification Project – and how we can prepare before we migrate in late September. Register to attend by August 14.
Explore Campus
The Curious Curator Café – Fossils and Fuel by Tazza Coffeehouse is now open for business in the Discovery Shop at Morill Hall! This location will feature fresh food options, frozen treats, and amazing coffee. Come check out Morrill Hall’s newest exhibit Arms, Armor & Anthropologyand grab a delicious treat in the Discovery Shop.
Welcome New Team Member
Farewells
Jess Weaver’s last day with Morrison Business Center was July 15, 2025. In the interim, please contact Erin Coufal.
Cedric Wooledge’s last day with Institutional Animal Care Program is August 1, 2025. Cedric will be moving to Missouri. In the interim, please contact Katelin VanDerslice.
Kudos to Our Colleagues
The Month in Pictures
