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Goodbye For Now
by Sharisa Heier 02 May '24

02 May '24

Good morning. As I bid farewell to this chapter of my career, I wanted to extend my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you. Your support, encouragement, and friendship have made this journey unforgettable. Thank you for being part of my professional life. Fondly, Sharisa [cid:image001.png@01DA695C.596770F0] Sharisa Heier Admin Coordinator University of Nebraska-Lincoln Food Science & Technology 1901 N. 21st Street Lincoln, Nebraska 68588 402 472 2905 [College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources - YOUR Investment in Workplace Culture - 2024-02-08 (1)]

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Sensory panels today
by Devin Rose 02 May '24

02 May '24

Today the Product Development class is running sensory panels on six products. Please join us in the morning or afternoon session or both. Thank you! group_name group_project sensory_day sensory_time sensory_room 151-7 Spicy ice cream Wednesday, May 1, 2024 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM FIC 103 153-3 Pineapple yogurt Wednesday, May 1, 2024 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM FIC 103 151-1 Granola Wednesday, May 1, 2024 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM FIC 103 151-5 Shrimp chips Wednesday, May 1, 2024 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM FIC 103 153-5 Quickbite roll Wednesday, May 1, 2024 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM FIC 103 153-6 Frozen dumplings Wednesday, May 1, 2024 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM FIC 103 153-7 High protein ice cream Wednesday, May 1, 2024 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM FIC 103 [University of Nebraska – Lincoln] Devin Rose, PhD Professor Food Science & Technology/Agronomy & Horticulture Nebraska Food for Health Center University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE 402-472-2802<tel:4024722802>

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Sensory panel today
by Devin Rose 01 May '24

01 May '24

Today the Product Development class is running sensory panels on seven products. Please join us in the morning or afternoon session or both. Thank you! group_name group_project sensory_day sensory_time sensory_room 151-7 Spicy ice cream Wednesday, May 1, 2024 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM FIC 103 153-3 Pineapple yogurt Wednesday, May 1, 2024 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM FIC 103 151-1 Granola Wednesday, May 1, 2024 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM FIC 103 151-5 Shrimp chips Wednesday, May 1, 2024 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM FIC 103 153-5 Quickbite roll Wednesday, May 1, 2024 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM FIC 103 153-6 Frozen dumplings Wednesday, May 1, 2024 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM FIC 103 153-7 High protein ice cream Wednesday, May 1, 2024 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM FIC 103 [University of Nebraska – Lincoln] Devin Rose, PhD Professor Food Science & Technology/Agronomy & Horticulture Nebraska Food for Health Center University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE 402-472-2802<tel:4024722802>

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FW: Nebraska Food Science and Technology Department Newsletter - May 2024
by Department of Food Science and Technology 30 Apr '24

30 Apr '24

View this email in your browser<https://mailchi.mp/dbceaf327f3c/nebraska-food-science-and-technology-depart…> May 2024 [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/69911e422e7af562f1099bb07/images/7b11c67d-40c…] [https://mcusercontent.com/69911e422e7af562f1099bb07/images/0967baba-1e7f-7f…] [https://mcusercontent.com/69911e422e7af562f1099bb07/images/6d7f33ea-88dd-7d…] [https://mcusercontent.com/69911e422e7af562f1099bb07/images/029369c0-5d26-70…] [https://mcusercontent.com/69911e422e7af562f1099bb07/images/b75b7b8f-b6ba-c3…] On April 15, 2024, Nebraska Food Science and Technology held its annual Research Symposium. Students from a variety of disciplines presented their research via oral presentations, poster sessions, short videos, a workshop, and TED-style talks. Keynote Speaker was Dr. Stephen Frese, an alum and Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition at the University of Nevada, Reno. Winning presenters were given a certificate and gifts to take home. The winners: Mason Mandolfo (Outstanding Oral Presentation) Xu "Phoebe" Shi (Outstanding Oral Presentation) Zhenhao Wang (Outstanding Poster Presentation) Purlen Sezer Okur (Outstanding Poster Presentation) Keith J. Scott (Outstanding Workshop Presentation) Sujun "Willow" Liu (Outstanding TED-Tech Talk) [https://mcusercontent.com/69911e422e7af562f1099bb07/images/a19f2d03-4bab-8a…] Dr. Kaustav Majumder received the 2024 American Oil Chemist Society (AOCS)'s Young Scientist Research Award.The AOCS Young Scientist Research Award recognizes a young scientist who has made a significant and substantial research contribution in one of the areas represented by AOCS Divisions. Learn more about Dr. Majumder and his award at aocs.org<https://unl.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=69911e422e7af562f1099bb07&id=…>. [https://mcusercontent.com/69911e422e7af562f1099bb07/images/46dd5a71-eea2-a2…] [https://mcusercontent.com/69911e422e7af562f1099bb07/images/4a54abde-d977-2c…] The Department would like to congratulate two faculty members who recently received good news Dr. Byron Chaves will be tenured and promoted to Associate Professor and Dr. Amanda Ramer-Tait will be promoted to Professor. [https://mcusercontent.com/69911e422e7af562f1099bb07/images/7120f3a4-5493-c4…] The Phi Tau Sigma Chapter of Nebraska Food Science and Technology has won the Outstanding Chapter of the Year award for their excellence in the areas of research, scholarship, leadership, and service. The award comes with a plaque and $1000 to be used by the Chapter to advance distinction in the food science discipline. [https://mcusercontent.com/69911e422e7af562f1099bb07/images/789050af-2124-bc…] The Department of Food Science and Technology is offering a number of Food Science Summer Camps for 2024. These summer camps are aimed at students between 5th and 12th grade. Registration is open. Here are the camps being offered: Pizza, The Rise of the Dough! Students will learn about dough from farm to table through hands-on activities in the Food Innovation Center on the Nebraska Innovation Campus. How the Cookie Crumbles! Students will follow the production and processing chains for grain products throughout the continuum from field to table learning how science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are intertwined to transform raw agricultural commodities into food products that are consumed daily Exploring Dairy Products the Milky Way In this camp you will learn about the science of how this tasty treat is made, along with the chemistry behind all things dairy. The Science of Cookies! Students will explore complex topics behind food manufacturing and interact with university faculty conducting research in the areas of food safety, quality, and processing. The Science of Ice Cream! This camp is great for students interested in chemistry, microbiology, and/or emulsification. Learn more at https://foodscience.unl.edu/food-science-summer-camp<https://unl.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=69911e422e7af562f1099bb07&id=…> Upcoming Events May 6 Food Science and Technology Recognition Banquet Upcoming Workshops May 21 Microbiology Workshop<https://unl.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=69911e422e7af562f1099bb07&id=…> Jun 4 Extrusion Workshop<https://unl.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=69911e422e7af562f1099bb07&id=…> Recent Publications Richard E. Goodman (2024) Twenty-eight years of GM Food and feed without harm: why not accept them?, GM Crops & Food, 15:1, 40-50, DOI: 10.1080/21645698.2024.2305944 Recent Awards Priya Biswas, Dr. Ron Schmidt Student Travel Award, 3-A SSI Emerson Nolasco, Protein and Co-products Student Travel Award, AOCS Daniela Segura, Dr. Ron Schmidt Student Travel Award, 3-A SSI Phoebe Shi, Graduate Student Excellence in Mentoring Award, UNL Jobs Director, The Food Processing Center - UNL As Director of the Food Processing Center, you will: Manage and direct the daily operations to support the day-to-day activities of staff by fostering an inclusive culture, facilitate development, implementation and evaluation to address client needs, manage and lead in building business development relationships by fostering interdisciplinary ties with departments and programs within the University and facilitating linkages to external food production and bioprocessing professionals, and promote the Dairy Store retail operations. Apply<https://unl.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=69911e422e7af562f1099bb07&id=…> Associate Microbiologist - ConAgra The Associate Research and Development Technologist will assist in supporting projects and documenting results as well as the research of programs to drive cost optimization through formulation and processing efficiencies, create new prototypes for product development initiatives, and identify/approve potential ingredient and manufacturing suppliers. Apply<https://unl.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=69911e422e7af562f1099bb07&id=…> Associate R&D Technologist - Smithfield The Associate Research and Development Technologist will assist in supporting projects and documenting results as well as the research of programs to drive cost optimization through formulation and processing efficiencies, create new prototypes for product development initiatives, and identify/approve potential ingredient and manufacturing suppliers. Apply<https://unl.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=69911e422e7af562f1099bb07&id=…> For more news please visit: http://foodscience.unl.edu/<https://unl.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=69911e422e7af562f1099bb07&id=…> Have something you would like featured in the Monthly Newsletter? Send it to foodscinews(a)unl.edu<mailto:foodscinews@unl.edu> [Facebook - Food Science and Technology]<https://unl.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=69911e422e7af562f1099bb07&id=…> [Twitter - Food Science and Technology]<https://unl.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=69911e422e7af562f1099bb07&id=…> [Website]<foodsci.unl.edu> Copyright © 2024 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Department of Food Science and Technology, All rights reserved. Updates from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Department of Food Science and Technology and the Food Processing Center. Our mailing address is: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Department of Food Science and Technology Food Innovation Center 1901 North 21st ST Lincoln, NE 68588-6205 Add us to your address book<https://unl.us9.list-manage.com/vcard?u=69911e422e7af562f1099bb07&id=074a50…> Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences<https://unl.us9.list-manage.com/profile?u=69911e422e7af562f1099bb07&id=074a…> or unsubscribe from this list<https://unl.us9.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=69911e422e7af562f1099bb07&id=…>. [Email Marketing Powered by Mailchimp]<https://login.mailchimp.com/signup/email-referral/?aid=69911e422e7af562f109…> [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/69911e422e7af562f1099bb07/images/e9cfae92-201…]

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Out of the Office, May 2-10
by Julie McManamey 30 Apr '24

30 Apr '24

I am currently out of the office from May 2-10. During this time, I will be primarily assisting my parents through their medical procedures and then enjoying some much-needed vacation time. For Graduate Students and Faculty members: The deadline for FDST, ARD, and CASNR Fellowships is May 6, 2024. Kindly send all necessary paperwork via email, and I will attend to it upon my return. Also, please enjoy the Recognition Banquet on May 6. Congratulations to all, especially those graduating on May 17, 2024. Best Regards, Julie Mc. [cid:image001.gif@01DA9AEC.69991390] Julie McManamey Graduate Program Coordinator and Course Scheduling Office Associate Department of Food Science and Technology <https://foodsci.unl.edu/> College of Agriculture Sciences and Natural Resources University of Nebraska-Lincoln Food Innovation Center, 1901 N 21st St, Room 231 Lincoln, NE 68588-6205 402-472-5301 GALLUP StrengthFinder: Learner, Intellection, Input, Analytical, Deliberative VIA Character Strengths: Love of Learning, Judgment, Leadership, Fairness, Prudence [cid:image002.png@01DA9AEC.69991390]

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This Week at NIC: USDA ARS National Center Groundbreaking Ceremony (Register Today!), Towel Day Donation Drive, NIC Blood Drive and More!
by Department of Food Science and Technology 29 Apr '24

29 Apr '24

NIC News & Events [https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f/images/9db89d77-ece8-69…] THIS WEEK AT NIC CAMPUS UPDATES | NEWS & EVENTS [https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f/images/c6e63339-8d95-19…]<https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id…> Groundbreaking Ceremony for the ARS National Center for Resilient and Regenerative Precision Agriculture Monday, May 6 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. NIC Conference Center Click here to register by Wednesday, May 1. <https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id…> NIC Partners are invited to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the ARS National Center for Resilient and Regenerative Precision Agriculture which will be constructed east of the Greenhouse Innovation Center. This event will celebrate past, present, and future high-impact, cooperative research between ARS, the chief in-house research agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the University of Nebraska, and mark our first steps in constructing this new scientific facility. When completed, the NCRRPA will house scientists and staff in the ARS Agroecosystem Management Research Unit and ARS Wheat, Sorghum and Forage Research Unit. Research in these units focuses on developing sustainable integrated cropping systems and livestock management technologies and improving the productivity and sustainability of wheat, sorghum, and forage crops. When finished, the NCRRPA will enable ARS and the University of Nebraska to expand their longstanding research partnerships on key issues associated with precision agriculture, water management, and climate resilience to improve the efficiency and sustainability of U.S. agriculture. REGISTER >><https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id…> Please register by Wednesday, May 1. [https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f/images/ddc43c1f-d033-42…] Massage Monday Monday, May 6 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Link, 1st Floor NIC Partners are encouraged to take a well-deserved break and receive a FREE 5-minute chair massage. Massage therapists from UNL Campus Recreation will be at Nebraska Innovation Campus on Monday, May 6. Please be ready to show your NIC keycard or UNL NCard. [https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f/images/ecb847f3-1b82-7b…] Mother’s Day Brunch on the Rooftop Sunday, May 12 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Barred Owl, The Scarlet Hotel Make a Reservation >><https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id…> Celebrate Mother's Day with a delicious brunch buffet on the rooftop, surrounded by great food, drinks and beautiful views! Join us at the lovely Barred Owl location for a special celebration in honor of all the amazing moms out there. Treat your mom to a delicious meal with a stunning view from the rooftop. It’s the perfect way to show your appreciation and spend quality time together. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience! Pricing: Adult: $87.82 Child: $22.58 Children 1-5 years old: FREE MAKE A RESERVATION >><https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id…> [https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f/images/2609775b-8e9c-8a…]<https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id…> Nebraska Innovation Campus is a proud partner of the annual Towel Drive event<https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id…>. Organized by Don’t Panic Labs and People’s City Mission, the event aims to collect towels for people in need. Towels are always in short supply and this two-week donation drive serves a vital need for our local community. From May 13 to May 26, NIC Partners and the Lincoln community are encouraged to bring towels to The Mill Coffee & Bistro between 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. New or used towels in any condition and of any size will be accepted. The towels will be used at the People’s City Mission shelter in Lincoln. Learn More >><https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id…> [https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f/images/52733a03-ea4a-f9…]<https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id…> Nebraska Innovation Campus Blood Drive Wednesday, May 29 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The Club, The Mill Coffee & Bistro Make An Appointment >><https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id…> American Red Cross will be at Nebraska Innovation Campus on Wednesday, May 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. NIC Partners and the Lincoln community are encouraged to give the gift of life. Every day, blood donors help patients of all ages: accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those battling cancer. In fact, every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Make An Appointment >><https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id…> [https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f/images/1dfd2076-76cd-49…] Umbrella Checkout System NIC Partners and campus visitors may checkout an umbrella for the tables in the NIC Plaza by providing a valid driver’s license to the staff at The Mill Coffee & Bistro. Your driver’s license will be held at the counter during use. When you are finished using the umbrella, please return it to The Mill Coffee & Bistro and your driver’s license will be returned to you. [https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f/images/87abe7a7-9d1a-01…] NEW NIC Partner Amenity! 10% Off Food and Beverage at The Scarlet Hotel NIC Partners receive a 10% discount on food and beverage at The Scarlet Hotel<https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id…>. Valid at all of The Scarlet Hotel’s food and beverage outlets including the Good Life Coffee Shop, Well & Good Restaurant & Bar and the Barred Owl. This includes both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Upon payment, notify the hotel staff member you are a NIC Partner and show them your white NIC keycard. 10% off will only be applied to the NIC Partner’s order, friends and family do not apply. [https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f/images/e6db6169-a8fb-b3…]<https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id…> Parking at NIC NIC visitors that do not have a NIC parking permit or a UNL parking permit are required to pay for parking in the paved lot north of Transformation Drive using the Passport Parking app. This is the same parking app used when people park on the street at NIC, in downtown Lincoln and in the Haymarket. Parking Zones: The paved lot north of Transformation Drive is Zone 9900 on the Passport Parking app. On-street parking at NIC is Zone 80. Parking in downtown Lincoln and the Haymarket is Zone 75. Enforcement: Paid parking in the paved lot north of Transformation Drive is enforced from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. On-street metered parking is enforced from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. If you have a NIC parking permit or a UNL parking permit: * If you have a Nebraska Innovation Campus parking permit do not use the Passport Parking app to pay for parking in the paved lot north of Transformation Drive. Nebraska Innovation Campus parking permits are valid in parking lots with first come first served parking, reserved spaces (numbered yellow hang tags only) and the paved lot north of Transformation Drive. * If you have a University of Nebraska–Lincoln parking permit please notify Parking and Transit Services and request that your permit be added to the reciprocal visitors list. Send the requests from your official UNL email account to unlpts(a)unl.edu<mailto:unlpts@unl.edu>. Your license will then be added to the NIC permit roster. Access remains for the effective period of your UNL permit. After your UNL permit has been added to the NIC permit roster, do not use the Passport Parking app to pay for parking in the lot north of Transformation Drive. University of Nebraska–Lincoln parking permits are valid only in the paved lot north of Transformation Drive. * If you have a University of Nebraska–Lincoln student parking permit do not use the Passport Parking app to pay for parking. University of Nebraska–Lincoln student permits are valid in the student parking section of the paved lot north of Transformation Drive. Not familiar with the Passport Parking app? Using Passport Parking is easy! 1. Download the Passport Parking app from the Apple App Store or Google Play store. 2. Create an account with your mobile phone number or email address. 3. Park anywhere you see Passport Parking app signs & decals. 4. Pay for your parking session from your phone. 5. Extend your time remotely if you’d like to stay longer! If you have questions, or need to update your vehicle information, please email parknic(a)goldenrodcompanies.com<mailto:parknic@goldenrodcompanies.com?subject=Parking%20at%20Nebraska%20Innovation%20Campus>. Additional information about parking at NIC >><https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id…> [NIC Facebook Page]<https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id…> [NIC Website]<https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id…> [Instagram]<https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id…> Copyright © 2024 Nebraska Innovation Campus, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Nebraska Innovation Campus 2021 Transformation Drive Lincoln, NE 68508

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Cookies in Break Room!
by Julie McManamey 26 Apr '24

26 Apr '24

Best Regards, Julie Mc. [cid:image001.gif@01DA97D3.FCEE24D0] Julie McManamey Graduate Program Coordinator and Course Scheduling Office Associate Department of Food Science and Technology <https://foodsci.unl.edu/> College of Agriculture Sciences and Natural Resources University of Nebraska-Lincoln Food Innovation Center, 1901 N 21st St, Room 231 Lincoln, NE 68588-6205 402-472-5301 GALLUP StrengthFinder: Learner, Intellection, Input, Analytical, Deliberative VIA Character Strengths: Love of Learning, Judgment, Leadership, Fairness, Prudence [cid:image002.png@01DA97D3.FCEE24D0]

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Break Room Refrigerators and Freezer
by Sharisa Heier 25 Apr '24

25 Apr '24

Good afternoon. Please make sure you double check the refrigerators and freezer in the break room for personal food items that have been forgotten or are expired. On Friday, May 26, anything expired or not labeled will be thrown away. Thank you. Sharisa [cid:image001.png@01DA695C.596770F0] Sharisa Heier Admin Coordinator University of Nebraska-Lincoln Food Science & Technology 1901 N. 21st Street Lincoln, Nebraska 68588 402 472 2905 [College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources - YOUR Investment in Workplace Culture - 2024-02-08 (1)]

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FW: NU Travel Office eNews: April 2024
by Sharisa Heier 24 Apr '24

24 Apr '24

FYI… From: University Travel Office via Nutravel <nutravel(a)lists.nebraska.edu> Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:20 AM Subject: NU Travel Office eNews: April 2024 [cid:image004.jpg@01DA8CCB.BDD280B0] To better assist with travel/non-travel questions or issues, please submit a Travel/Non-Travel Help Request<https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0b5f2a4be5ac4769a89fca0f44bf97cf> via the tile in Firefly. [cid:image003.jpg@01DA962F.C907C590] Please read and distribute as needed. Transition to Firefly Travel (Request and Expense) Expense reports for Concur travel requests need to be submitted as soon as possible, as Concur Requests and Expense will be decommissioned on June 15, 2024. * The process for booking air, hotel, and car rentals will remain in Concur, the tool used by the university’s travel management company. Do not cancel or reschedule reservations for airfare, car, or hotel. * Approved travel requests in Concur for future travel after April 15, 2024, need to be recreated in Firefly (this needs to be done by the traveler or a delegate – it is not an automated process). A detailed Q&A is posted on the University’s website<https://nebraska.edu/-/media/projects/unca/docs/travel/travel-resources/qui…>. Faculty and staff with additional questions may contact the University of Nebraska’s Travel Office through an online form <https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0b5f2a4be5ac4769a89fca0f44bf97cf> or by emailing traveloffice(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:traveloffice@nebraska.edu>. The Scarlet Hotel The University of Nebraska has partnered with the Scarlet Hotel in Lincoln<https://ffnews.nebraska.edu/travel/scarlet.pdf> on a negotiated rate. The rate is only available when booking through Concur. For groups of ten or more, please contact the hotel directly. Assigning a Delegate Employees can assign a delegate to prepare non-travel expense reports, travel requests, and expense reports; however, only the employee can submit on their behalf. When assigning a delegate, select Delegate Travel Entry. Note: if an employee was mistakenly assigned as a Travel and Expense Approver, please delete the entry; otherwise, the delegate will receive approval notifications instead of the approver. Both a quick reference guide<https://nebraska.edu/-/media/projects/unca/docs/travel/travel-resources/qui…> and video <https://ffnews.nebraska.edu/travel/Assign_Delegate.mp4> are available for this feature. Firefly Travel Tips: * When traveling to Washington DC, select District of Columbia from the state drop-down menu and enter District of Columbia in the city field. * If not seeing the Calculate Amount button on meals per diem, collapse the Firefly left menu (click on three horizontal lines at the top left) or reduce the browser zoom. * Approved requests in Firefly can be recalled, edited, and resubmitted. * Domestic travel: one day before the start date. * International travel: 15 days before start date. * Adding Conference Attendee/Participant expense type in a travel request requires an agenda (attachment) and dollar amount. * Travelers can attach a screenshot of the conference agenda or dates. * If attending a no-cost conference, enter “Reg/Conf Fees-Paid By” expense type and enter $1.00. * If traveling to a multi-day event and return home each night instead of incurring nightly lodging, the pre-trip request needs to be a blanket request (BTA) to claim Meals One-Day per the University travel policy: * Breakfast: if the departure time is at or before 6:30 a.m. * Lunch: reimbursement not allowed. * Dinner: if return time is at or after 7:00 p.m. Travel Videos To assist with the new Firefly travel application, four videos have been created. * Blanket Travel Authorization (BTA) Request: https://ffnews.nebraska.edu/travel/BTA_Request.mp4 * Blanket Travel Authorization (BTA) Expense: https://ffnews.nebraska.edu/travel/BTA_Expense.mp4 * International Travel Request with Personal and/or Companion Travel: https://ffnews.nebraska.edu/travel/REQ_INTL.mp4 * Assigning a Delegate: https://ffnews.nebraska.edu/travel/Assign_Delegate.mp4 Concur Changing Design Theme The Concur interface/design has changed. Even though Requests and Expenses are now submitted via Firefly, the new design will affect the Concur Booking Tool, which is managed by Fox World Travel. [cid:image005.jpg@01DA9620.2FAF52F0] To act on a traveler’s behalf, click the profile icon [cid:image006.jpg@01DA962F.C907C590] at the top right. To locate requests and expenses, click the Home dropdown menu [cid:image010.jpg@01DA9620.2FAF52F0] . Fox World Travel: Live Chat Support Fox World Travel provides a live chat within Concur booking tool to support University travelers. Detailed information can be found here<https://nebraska.edu/-/media/projects/unca/offices-policies/travel-office/d…>. Travel Training Schedule The training schedule has been posted to the NU travel website<https://nebraska.edu/travel/announcements-and-training/training-events>. Firefly travel training information can be found in Bridge LMS<https://nebraska.bridgeapp.com/learner/library?search=travel>. Melody Stark NU Travel Office/Sourcing Agent Procure-to-Pay Office: (402) 554-3456 melody.stark(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:melody.stark@nebraska.edu> https://nebraska.edu/travel [university of nebraska logo lockup with campuses]

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Call for Award for Excellence in Food Science and Technology Teaching, Recruitment, and Outreach Nominations
by Department of Food Science and Technology 24 Apr '24

24 Apr '24

Announcing the Award for Excellence in Food Science and Technology Teaching, Recruitment, and Outreach. This annual award of $500, aims to recognize individuals within the UNL Department of Food Science and Technology who have demonstrated a sustained commitment to teaching, recruitment, and/or outreach. This award, generously funded Dr. John Rupnow, an Emeritus Professor recognized for his dedication to teaching and recruitment, honors those who exemplify his spirit. Dr. Rupnow's legacy of nurturing both undergraduate and graduate students and actively engaging in outreach events endures through this initiative. Examples of activities this Award might honor include, but are not limited to: * Showing dedication to teaching through: * Exemplary engagement with students * Participation in teaching improvement activities * Evidence of course development and improvement efforts * Supporting the Department in outreach/ extension activities such as: * CASNR events * Activities organized by the Food Science Club * Planning or helping with FFA, summer camps, group tours * Contributing to recruitment: * Meeting with prospective students/helping give tours * Planning or participating in external recruitment events Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to submit nominations through May 1, 2024 (and may self-nominate). Nominations should include: * The name of the nominee. * Not more than 250 words explaining why this person deserves this recognition. Send nominations to Heather Hallen-Adams (hhallen-adams2(a)unl.edu<mailto:hhallen-adams2@unl.edu>) by May 1. Let's celebrate and honor those who continue to advance food science education and outreach at UNL!

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