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Massage Monday
Monday, July 1
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, July 1. Please be ready to show your NIC keycard or UNL NCard.

 

 

Nebraska Innovation Studio will be closed Thursday, July 4 through Saturday, July 6 in observance of Independence Day. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, July 8.
 
The NIC administrative office, The Mill Coffee & Bistro and the Nebraska Nova office will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Regular business hours will resume on Friday, July 5.

 

 

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.

 

 

AgTech Connect Conference
Wednesday, July 17
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
NIC Conference Center
Learn More & Register >>

 

Register today for a groundbreaking event in the AgTech world! AgTech Connect 2024 is happening on July 17 at NIC! This conference is an immersive day at the nexus of agriculture and technology, designed for exploration, learning and invaluable networking.
 

What's on the agenda?

Prepare for a day packed with innovation!

  • Witness cutting-edge startup technology in action.
  • Engage in meaningful conversations led by experts in the AgTech field.
  • Be inspired by sessions about exploring investment insights and emerging trends, including a keynote by AGCO Ventures.

AgTech Connect 2024 is more than just a conference — it's a place where technology meets tradition, fostering growth, innovation and collaboration. Whether you're a startup founder, an investor, a farmer looking to modernize or simply passionate about the future of agriculture, this event is for you.

Learn More & Register >>

 

 

NIC Partner Ice Cream Social
Tuesday, July 16
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
NIC Plaza

 
You’re invited to the annual NIC Partner ice cream social on Tuesday, July 16 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the NIC Plaza! Join us for FREE UNL Dairy Store Ice Cream and conversations with fellow employees who work at NIC. It’s the perfect way to celebrate summer and build new connections on campus.

Help us spread the word about this summer event by telling your colleagues and encouraging them to attend!

 

 

 

 

East Campus Discovery Days & Farmers Market
Saturday, July 13 & Saturday, August 10
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Learn More >>


The East Campus Discovery Days and Farmers Market at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is a fun, family-friendly event for all ages. It’s more than a farmer’s market. It’s more than a science day. Come for the hands-on, science focused fun. Stay to enjoy live music and food trucks. Shop at the farmers market and vendor fair. Enjoy a scoop of ice cream at the newly renovated UNL Dairy Store. Take in the beauty of the Backyard Farmer garden. Activities are free, food and crafts are available for purchase.

 

 

Agriculture Threats Symposium
Monday, August 12
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Scott Conference Center | Omaha, NE
Free Registration >>


The FBI is excited to host the second annual Agriculture Threats Symposium on August 12! This free one-day symposium is designed to provide information on threats to the U.S. agriculture sector and offer resources and guidance for the sector to prevent, detect and mitigate these threats. After all, agricultural security is national security.

Attendees will include participants from the private sector, law enforcement, government and academia meeting to form enduring relationships. Attendees will walk away with the understanding that together we can secure our farms for tomorrow.

To register, please visit https://AgricultureThreatsSymposium.eventbrite.com and complete the registration process. Attendees will be responsible for travel and lodging associated with attendance, and all attendees must be U.S. citizens. 

Please direct any questions to AgThreatsSymposium@fbi.gov.

 

 

Flyover Fintech
Monday, October 21
NIC Conference Center
Learn More & Register >>


Congressman Mike Flood of Nebraska’s First Congressional District will host the 2024 Flyover Fintech conference in Lincoln on Monday, October 21.

Flyover Fintech features a wide variety of speakers ranging from Members of Congress to leading voices from the financial technology and financial services industry. During the conference, a series of panels and speakers will examine issues related to the potential and risks associated with artificial intelligence, and the importance of cybersecurity in an increasingly digital future among other topics.

Along the way, the conference will facilitate opportunities for networking and critical conversations with public and private sector industry leaders.

 

 

Learn More & Join the Conference Waitlist for Ticket Information >>

 

 

Become a BikeLNK Annual Aluminum Access Member for only $25! (Regular price: $100)

Benefits of using BikeLNK:

  • Unlimited 1-hour trips for 365 days for only $25!
  • Quick and convenient travel between NIC, UNL City and East Campus and Downtown Lincoln
  • A BikeLNK kiosk is conveniently located on N 19th Street, just west of the Food Innovation Center
  • Alternative to public transit or driving – and helps you avoid expensive parking
  • Fun, green and sustainable transportation

 Sign up for an Annual Aluminum Access Membership using your unl.edu email and one of the following promo codes:

  • NIC Partners employed by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln use promo code: UNLBIKES2425
  • NIC Partners employed by a private sector company use promo code: BIKENIC2024

**NIC Partners employed by a private sector company must be an active affiliate of UNL. Not sure if you are an active affiliate? Email Brooke!

 

 

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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