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Skip the baking this Thanksgiving and let The Scarlet Hotel do the work!

Choose from delicious Pumpkin, Pecan or Sage Apple Gouda pies – crafted in-house by The Scarlet Hotel's pastry chef Wes. Pies are $20 + tax. NIC Partners can use promo code Innovation at checkout for 20% off.

Please place your order by November 20 for pickup beginning November 21. Pies can be picked up at The Scarlet Hotel’s front desk.

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Questions? Call (531) 300-6300 or email info@scarlethotelnebraska.com.

 

 

Nebraska Innovation Campus Blood Drive
Wednesday, November 20
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Club, The Mill Coffee & Bistro
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American Red Cross will be at Nebraska Innovation Campus on Wednesday, November 20 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.
 
Help save a life and schedule your blood donation appointment today.
 
Make An Appointment >>

 

 

Ready to dive into the future of robotics and automation? Join us at the 2024 Heartland Robotics and Automation Conference on November 22, 2024, at the Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center. Registration is open!

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this is your chance to:

  • Hear from industry leaders driving innovation in robotics and automation
  • Engage in thought-provoking discussions on the challenges and opportunities shaping the field
  • Connect with entrepreneurs, investors, and tech enthusiasts eager to collaborate and innovate

Students, don’t miss this: FREE registration for students, giving you a unique opportunity to learn from top experts and accelerate your journey in tech.

Register today: Heartland Robotics and Automation Conference 2024

 

 

Fuel Your Startup For Success Lunch & Learn
Monday, November 25
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Nebraska Innovation Studio Classroom
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Nebraska Innovation Studio proudly supports some of Lincoln’s most talented makers, artists and woodworkers. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or an established creator, this event is designed to provide you with valuable resources and insights.
 
Join us for rapid-fire presentations featuring the Nebraska Business Development Center, Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development, Weibling Entrepreneurship Clinic, and NUtech Ventures, all dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs like you. Bring your questions and get the guidance you need to take your ideas to the next level.
 
FREE lunch will be provided. Seats are limited – secure your spot!

 

 

UNL Dairy Store Pop-Up Shop
Monday, November 25
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Link, 1st Floor

 
Stop by Nebraska Innovation Campus on Monday, November 25 between 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. to purchase your UNL Dairy Store Husker gift box featuring premium quality meats and cheeses – perfect to take with you and serve as an appetizer during the holidays. Cash or check only. All University faculty, staff, students and NIC Partners will receive a 10% discount.
 
Not able to make it? No worries! Between November 25 - December 1, use discount code 24GIVE10DAIRY to receive 10% off your UNL Dairy Store Husker gift box order online, in-store purchase or at the pop-up shop at NIC. Check out the selection here.

 

 

Robotics Speaker Series: Building Robotics Futures – A Panel with the NIS Robotics Fellows’ Advisors
Wednesday, December 4
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Nebraska Innovation Studio Classroom

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Join us for an engaging panel discussion with the architects of the NIS Robotics Fellowship. These leaders, innovators and industry experts will share their experiences, insights and the vital role mentorship plays in shaping the next generation of Nebraska’s tech talent. Learn about their journeys, hear their advice for aspiring builders and gain a firsthand look at how the Fellowship is driving innovation and collaboration in our community.

Whether you’re a fellow, maker or simply curious about the future of robotics and tech in Nebraska, this is an event you won’t want to miss!

During this event you'll hear from:

  • John Strope (Program Coordinator)
  • Kathy I. Andersen, Director of Innovation + Entrepreneurship @ the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development (LPED)
  • Brian Ardinger, Director of Innovation @ Nelnet
  • Chafik Barbar, Founder/CEO of Marble Technologies
  • Joy Eakin, Entrepreneurship Program Manager @ NUtech Ventures
  • Santosh Pitla, Professor + Associate Head for Research and Innovation @ UNL BSE
  • Nikhil Satyala, Assistant Professor of Practice @ UNL Computing

  Free food and drink will be provided.

 

 

Stock the Cellar Tasting | Shopping Event
Thursday, December 5
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
The Mill Coffee & Bistro

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Hosted by The Mill and The Italian Vine, they will assist you select a variety of bottles for all of your holiday cheer. Pop by anytime to taste and enjoy some freshly baked bread made in house by The Mill's amazing Chef Mary. 

Tickets: $25/person | Must be ages 21+ to attend.

 

 

Rendezvous…
An Art Exhibition Presented by Chuck Schroeder
On Display Now Through December 31
Link, 2nd Floor Gallery


Rendezvous…features a variety of works reflecting encounters with the Works of the Creator, Schroeder’s family’s heritage in Northern Wyoming rooted in the early 1900s, the timeless spirit of a rural Nebraska County Fair and the magic of the holidays.
 
To learn more about Chuck and his artwork, please visit www.schroederfineart.com.
 
This exhibit is free and open to the public daily from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
 


Opening Reception for Rendezvous…
Thursday, November 21
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Link, 2nd Floor Gallery

 
Join us on Thursday, November 21 in the 2nd floor link for an opening reception for Chuck Schroeder’s new art exhibition. Refreshments will be provided. This event is free and open to the public.

 

 

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CycleSafe bike lockers are now available at NIC! Four bike lockers located on the west side of Innovation Commons behind the dumpster enclosure. The bike lockers can be used by NIC Partners and the public.

Bike Lockers Available:

  • Hourly rate: $1.00 to open the bike locker + $1.00/hour
  • Monthly membership: $5.00/month
  • Annual membership: $50.00/year

Click here to learn more about NIC's CycleSafe bike lockers.

 

 

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@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@goldenrodcompanies.com.

Additional information about parking at NIC >>

 

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