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NIC Partner Lunch & Learn: Campus Recreation
Wednesday, February 19
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
The Club, The Mill Coffee & Bistro
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Join us on February 19 to learn what Campus Recreation can offer you!
 
Campus Recreation at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln gives you access to state-of-the-art facilities and programs including Nebraska's largest indoor rock wall, a full indoor turf football field, and more. NIC Partners plus a spouse, partner, dependent 16-25 years of age or anyone who receives primary care from the affiliate are eligible to purchase a gym membership! Memberships are valid at all three facilities - Campus Recreation Center (city campus), Recreation & Wellness Center (east campus) and the Outdoor Adventure Center.
 
FREE lunch will be provided. Sign up now — only 25 spots are available!

 

 

Get Ready for the 2025 SBIR/STTR Road Tour in Omaha with Free Training Sessions Offered by NBDC
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The 2025 SBIR/STTR Road Tour is happening soon, and Omaha will host a stop on May 21! This is a unique opportunity for startups, innovators and small businesses to connect directly with federal funding agencies and learn how to secure non-dilutive funding through the SBIR/STTR programs.

NBDC’s free 45-minute training sessions will help you refine your strategy, strengthen your proposal and confidently connect with federal funders.
 

What you will learn:

  • SBIR/STTR Program Essentials: Understand the program and eligibility requirements.
  • Road Tour Tips: Get valuable insights on networking and interacting with funders.
  • 1-on-1 Meeting Strategies: Prepare for productive meetings with federal agencies.
  • Quad Chart Guidance: Create an effective quad chart to showcase your innovation.

Training Dates & Times: 

  • Wednesday, February 20: 10:00 a.m.
  • Wednesday, March 20: 11:00 a.m.
  • Thursday, April 17: 10:00 a.m.

After registering, you will receive a calendar invite that will serve as confirmation.

 

 

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Whoever Wakes in England
An Art Exhibition Presented by Kit Gonifas
On Display Now Through February 26
Link, 2nd Floor Gallery


Whoever Wakes in England presents a curated selection of Kit’s favorite black-and-white photographs from several months spent in the United Kingdom. Each photograph offers a unique glimpse into both the grandeur and the quiet moments of everyday life. From the sweeping vistas of historic landmarks to the intimate scenes found in local neighborhoods, these images capture the contrasts of England’s landscapes, culture and people. The collection reflects Kit’s personal connection to the country, blending awe-inspiring experiences with the subtle beauty of daily encounters.
 
Kit is a photographer and interdisciplinary artist who focuses on digital and analog image-making, supported by traditional practices. She is a student at Nebraska Wesleyan University and is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts with a minor in Art History.
 
To learn more about Kit and her artwork, please visit https://kitgonifas.com/About.
 
This exhibit is free and open to the public daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

 

 

Spreetail is selling office furniture!

Looking for desks, chairs, conference tables, TVs or marker boards for your workspace, breakroom or home office? To schedule a time to browse available items, contact Brei Holcombe at brei.holcombe@spreetail.com.

 

 

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.

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