News and Upcoming Events
ORED Ice Cream Social
The 2023 ORED Staff Ice Cream Social on Monday, July 10, 2:30-4:30 p.m. at the East Campus Union, Fireplace room and South patio (1st floor near Starbucks). Vice Chancellor Bob Wilhelm will share highlights from the past academic year and we will enjoy ice cream with toppings of your choice or non-dairy sorbet. This a chance to chat with your colleagues and celebrate all our hard work. Please RSVP here ASAP to let us know if you can join.
ORED Staff and Family Picnic
The annual ORED staff and family picnic is set for Thursday, August 3, from 6:00-10:00 p.m. at Haymarket Park Stadium in the Home Run Terrace (under the scoreboard). You are invited to join your colleagues for a picnic and a Saltdogs baseball game. The stadium doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the first pitch will be at 7:05 p.m. A catered picnic dinner will begin when the doors open at 6:00. Families and special guests are encouraged to attend. The Lincoln Saltdogs will be taking on the Chicago Dogs. Please RSVP by July 24. Contact Becky Carter with questions. We hope to see you there!
The Local Art Plug Summer Jam is happening tomorrow at Nebraska Innovation Campus from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. This is a free, family-friendly event celebrating the collaboration of creatives and entrepreneurs from the Omaha and Lincoln communities. Be one of the first to see the new installment of local artists’ work displayed in the Nebraska Innovation Campus art gallery curated by Local Art Plug. There will be vendors, musicians, poets, food, a silent art auction, and much more in the NIC Plaza (outdoor space). Come make some summer memories!
Welcome New ORED Team Members
Hi! I am Bailey Rosberg. I was born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska. I attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and then Nebraska College of Law. I am very excited to be back at the University. I live with my husband and two dogs, Daphne, a miniature dachshund and Zoe, a beagle. My son, Oliver, was just born May 16th. He was born early and is still in the hospital. We look forward to bringing him home sometime in the next month!
Hello everyone, my name is Elijah J. Paulson. I recently graduated from the mechanical engineering program here at UNL. I also have a background in machining which I have been doing for 15 years in Omaha. I was given the irresistible opportunity to be the machinist for innovation studio where I look forward to helping members complete a wide variety of metal working projects. In my free time, I enjoy restoring classic cars and playing classic video games.
Hello! My name is Travis Ray and I am excited to join NIS and help our maker community thrive. I spent the past 8 years at The Career Academy teaching engineering, physics, and computer science to high school and college students. My wife Rebekah and I spend most of our free time caring for our toddler Alina (15 months), usually while she chases our cat Penny around the house. We also serve as Youth Pastors and technology/worship leaders at our local church.
Hello, I’m Charley! I am joining ORED with seven years of service at IANR, having most recently been a Grants Accountant in the Finance & Personnel office. I’m excited to join OREDs Research Development Group where I can build upon my experience with grants and external funding in a more innovative way. Fun fact: I’ve now worked on all three UNL campuses. When I’m not at work, I’m almost always spending time with my fiance, Daniel, and our 10-year-old son, Oliver. I love being outdoors, whether it’s camping, gardening, hiking, or even just walking our 2-year-old Golden Retriever, Willow. I’m a UNL alumna with a degree in Art, so I’m also commonly found paint-speckled from some sort of art project.
I’m extremely excited to be joining the ORED team as the Research Development Program Coordinator. In total, I have eight years of experience with UNL. My roles have included Grants/Finance Specialist in the Natural Resources Business Center (IANR) as well as a Youth Development Extension Educator in western Nebraska (North Platte and Oshkosh). In between my UNL experiences, I moved back to my hometown of Santa Rosa, California and managed the competitive exhibits program for Sonoma County Fair (think judging of wine, livestock, quilts etc.). In my free time, I’m enjoying reacquainting myself with Lincoln (I am a UNL graduate: BS Agriculture Economics and MS Leadership Education). I also enjoy visiting local festivals and fairs. I gladly welcome any suggestions on must try/see events across the Midwest.
I’ve been working all over the university and industry recently in the area’s of making, engineering, design. I interned at Innovation studio as an undergraduate and I’m excited to return to build out new and exciting programs at the makerspace! I enjoy the application of technology and engineering to creative practices like art and design. In my freetime I enjoy going to movies, reading and listening to podcasts, though I’ve recently gotten into sewing.
After several years working around the world as a Roller Coaster Engineer, I’m excited to be returning to the NIS team! Traveling is fun, but takes a toll – I’ve missed the many toys and tools Innovation Studio has to offer, and look forward to expanding our offerings into Robotics and Automation. When not in the studio (which is rare), I hope to be frequenting Lincoln’s many wonderful bike trails, restaurants, and garden centers.
After graduating with my bachelor’s from UNL in May, I am excited to join Research Compliance Services at UNL! Some of my hobbies include reading, writing, and cooking. My favorite genres include sci fi, fantasy and comedy.
My name is Riley Kimbrough and I just recently graduated from UNL with a major in biology and minor in psychology. I previously worked in the RCS office as a student worker but am now on the team full-time as a Conflict-of-Interest Specialist! Some activities I enjoy doing in my free time include reading and scouting out new horror movies to watch, one of my favorites being the Halloween saga.
Farewells
Aaron Vlasnik, last day at the Vice Chancellor of Research Office was June 28. In the interim, please contact Ember Welsch.
Zane Gernhart, last day at NUtech Ventures will be July 3. Zane accepted a position at The North Dakota State University Research Foundation as the Executive Director. In the interim, please contact Jeewan Jyot.
Suzanne Reinke, last day at Office of Sponsored Programs will be July 6. In the interim, please contact Hannah Kahler.
Arpi Siyahian, last day at NUtech Ventures will be July 14. Arpi accepted a position at a law firm as a lawyer. In the interim, please contact Jeewan Jyot.
KUDOS to Our Colleagues
In 2019, Nathan was specially appointed to a two-year term on the NORDP board. He was elected by NORDP’s members to serve a four-year board term beginning in 2021. In 2022, Nathan was unanimously selected by NORDP’s 15 other directors to serve as the organization’s vice president/president elect (2022-2023), president (2023-2024), and immediate past president (2024-2025).
NORDP is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the global capacity for and impact of research by strengthening the practice and profession of research development. The organization has 1,200 members from over 450 institutions of higher education and other research-focused organizations.
Way to go! We had 100% completion on the 188 performance conversations for the January 15-April 30 window. The new window for performance conversations will open on July 15 and run through October 31. Training will be offered for new people and anyone who would like a refresher on the process. You will receive an email letting you know the window has opened and information about registering for training. If you have any questions, contact Becky Carter.
Do you know someone who should join our team? Share these opportunities!
- Technology Manager, NUtech Ventures, submit an application before 07/14/2023 View Details Bookmark
- Technology Manager/Senior Technology Manager, NUtech Ventures, submit an application before 07/28/2023 View Details Bookmark
- Human Resources Coordinator, Research, submit an application before 07/28/2023 View Details Bookmark
- Grants Coordinator I, II, or III, Sponsored Programs, submit an application before 07/10/2023 View Details Bookmark
The Month in Pictures
Looking for Something to Do? Come out and cheer for Kate Madsen (Research Finance) and the No Coast Roller Derby team! Kate’s derby name is Little Miss Mayhem, #73! No Coast Roller Derby is a Lincoln-based Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby League. The league consists of two teams, the Mad Maxines and the Road Warriors, along with No Coasts junior league, No Coast Junior Derby. ack for their first season since 2019, No Coast will be at The Ice Box for three more games this season in July and August! Come watch some hard-hitting, fast-paced, roller derby action! For more information about the league and upcoming games visit the No Coast Facebook page or their website.
“Capturing Summer” Photos
We asked you to submit photos that capture your summer. Here are a few. Enjoy!
OPEN Book Submissions
If you enjoyed the photos and news, please consider sharing them for the next OPEN Book Newsletter.
Thank you to the OPEN Book reporters:
Jacque Barmore (Methodology and Evaluation Research Core)
Mardi Bonner (Office of Sponsored Programs)
Megan Ebbers (Institutional Animal Care Program)
Tisha Gilreath Mullen (Office of Proposal Development)
Brooke Goedert (Nebraska Innovation Campus)
Mary Guest (Vice Chancellor of Research Office)
Casey Lundberg (NUtech Ventures)
Suzanne Spiehs (Industry Relations)
Sara Quinn (Research Compliance Services), and
Ashley Washburn (Research Communications).
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 (Vice Chancellor of Research Office).
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.
