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Nebraska Innovation Studio Maker Showcase

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Stop by the Nebraska Innovation Campus Art Gallery to experience the creativity and craftsmanship of Nebraska Innovation Studio makers.

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Nebraska Innovation Studio Maker Showcase

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2026 NASW Social Worker Conference

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UNL Research and Innovation Showcase

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The Office of Research and Innovation at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites you to a behind-the-scenes look at the research and discovery that is powering Nebraska's future.

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Yoga in the Plaza

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Led by Allison Bock, RYT-200 instructor with the Nebraska Association of Social Workers, this gentle 30-minute yoga practice offers NIC Partners a chance to pause, recharge and support their well-being. Join us for a quiet, supportive space to release physical tension, practice mindful breathing and restore your mental energy. Give yourself a moment of grace and gratitude through movement and breath. All skill levels are welcome. No prior experience or equipment is needed-just come as you are!

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Happy Hour at The Mill Coffee & Bistro

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Join us for Happy Hour at The Mill Coffee & Bistro from 3:00-6:00 p.m. every Monday through Friday to relax, unwind, and sip the afternoon away on The Mill's patio. Whether you're wrapping up the workday or meeting up with friends, enjoy $5 draft beers and $5 select wines.

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Happy Hour at Barred Owl

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Join us for Happy Hour at the Barred Owl Rooftop bar from 4:00-6:00 p.m. every Monday through Friday to unwind with easy sips and delicious bites.

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Nebraska Innovation Studio Maker Showcase

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Stop by the Nebraska Innovation Campus Art Gallery to experience the creativity and craftsmanship of Nebraska Innovation Studio makers.

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Nebraska Innovation Studio Maker Showcase

to Runs daily until

Stop by the Nebraska Innovation Campus Art Gallery to experience the creativity and craftsmanship of Nebraska Innovation Studio makers.

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Nebraska Innovation Studio Maker Showcase

to Runs daily until

Stop by the Nebraska Innovation Campus Art Gallery to experience the creativity and craftsmanship of Nebraska Innovation Studio makers.

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Happy Hour at The Mill Coffee & Bistro

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Join us for Happy Hour at The Mill Coffee & Bistro from 3:00-6:00 p.m. every Monday through Friday to relax, unwind, and sip the afternoon away on The Mill's patio. Whether you're wrapping up the workday or meeting up with friends, enjoy $5 draft beers and $5 select wines.

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Happy Hour at Barred Owl

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Join us for Happy Hour at the Barred Owl Rooftop bar from 4:00-6:00 p.m. every Monday through Friday to unwind with easy sips and delicious bites.

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Wood Lathes

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Workshop for existing NIS members only. Enroll in an NIS Orientation to become a member today. Cost: $75.00. In this two part training you will learn the anatomy of a wood lathe, carbide vs high speed steel tools, the basics of spindle turning, and the basics of bowl turning. After this training you will be able to make reservations and use the small wood lathes. Session 1: We will begin in the classroom and go over the anatomy of the wood lathe and how they work.

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Trivia Night

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Monday nights just got smarter! Join us at Barred Owl every Monday at 7 p.m. for weekly trivia!

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National Coffee Day

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NIC Partners are invited to stop by The Mill Coffee & Bistro on Tuesday, September 29, from 7:30-11:00 a.m. to enjoy a FREE 16 oz. cup of coffee! Both regular and flavored coffee will be available on the bistro's bar top. Please be prepared to show your NIC keycard or UNL NCard.

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Nebraska Innovation Studio Maker Showcase

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Stop by the Nebraska Innovation Campus Art Gallery to experience the creativity and craftsmanship of Nebraska Innovation Studio makers.

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Happy Hour at The Mill Coffee & Bistro

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Join us for Happy Hour at The Mill Coffee & Bistro from 3:00-6:00 p.m. every Monday through Friday to relax, unwind, and sip the afternoon away on The Mill's patio. Whether you're wrapping up the workday or meeting up with friends, enjoy $5 draft beers and $5 select wines.

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Happy Hour at Barred Owl

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Join us for Happy Hour at the Barred Owl Rooftop bar from 4:00-6:00 p.m. every Monday through Friday to unwind with easy sips and delicious bites.

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Ceramics: Illuminated Witch Hat - Beginner Workshop

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Create your own magical hand-built ceramic witch hat lantern in this beginner-friendly, two-part workshop with ceramic artist Tara Hinkley of Creative Lotus Shop. Part One - Tuesday, September 29 | 5:00-7:00 PM Students will learn the basics of hand-building with clay, including how to use a slab roller and templates to construct their witch hat. We'll cover different clay-joining and hand-building techniques, adding dimensional details, and creating openings that allow the finished piece to glow when illuminated from underneath with a candle or LED light.

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Nebraska Innovation Studio Maker Showcase

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Food Trucks at NIC

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Step away from your desk and enjoy lunch outdoors in September! Food trucks will be parked on N. 21st Street in front of the NIC Plaza from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the dates listed below. On September 2, join us for a special lunch at the Well & Good outdoor patio, located on the north side of The Scarlet Hotel.

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Happy Hour at The Mill Coffee & Bistro

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Join us for Happy Hour at The Mill Coffee & Bistro from 3:00-6:00 p.m. every Monday through Friday to relax, unwind, and sip the afternoon away on The Mill's patio. Whether you're wrapping up the workday or meeting up with friends, enjoy $5 draft beers and $5 select wines.

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Happy Hour at Barred Owl

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Join us for Happy Hour at the Barred Owl Rooftop bar from 4:00-6:00 p.m. every Monday through Friday to unwind with easy sips and delicious bites.

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Nebraska Innovation Studio Maker Showcase

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Stop by the Nebraska Innovation Campus Art Gallery to experience the creativity and craftsmanship of Nebraska Innovation Studio makers.

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Happy Hour at The Mill Coffee & Bistro

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Join us for Happy Hour at The Mill Coffee & Bistro from 3:00-6:00 p.m. every Monday through Friday to relax, unwind, and sip the afternoon away on The Mill's patio. Whether you're wrapping up the workday or meeting up with friends, enjoy $5 draft beers and $5 select wines.

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Happy Hour at Barred Owl

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Join us for Happy Hour at the Barred Owl Rooftop bar from 4:00-6:00 p.m. every Monday through Friday to unwind with easy sips and delicious bites.

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Nebraska Innovation Studio Maker Showcase

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Stop by the Nebraska Innovation Campus Art Gallery to experience the creativity and craftsmanship of Nebraska Innovation Studio makers.

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Metalworking Jack-O-Lantern or Turkey-O-Lantern

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Workshop for existing NIS members only Cost: $75.00 In this five hour two session workshop (two and a half hours each session), you will work with our resident Machinist Elijah Paulson creating a Jack-O-Lantern or a Turkey-O-Lantern/Jack-O-Turkey in the metal shop. This workshop will teach you the basics of the slip roller, rod bender, band saw, sheet metal brake, and Spot Welding with a MIG welder. You will also get a software and CNC Fiber Laser Demo. Materials are included in the cost of the workshop. Since we will be welding, long pants are required! Long pants are required!

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Happy Hour at The Mill Coffee & Bistro

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Join us for Happy Hour at The Mill Coffee & Bistro from 3:00-6:00 p.m. every Monday through Friday to relax, unwind, and sip the afternoon away on The Mill's patio. Whether you're wrapping up the workday or meeting up with friends, enjoy $5 draft beers and $5 select wines.

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Happy Hour at Barred Owl

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Join us for Happy Hour at the Barred Owl Rooftop bar from 4:00-6:00 p.m. every Monday through Friday to unwind with easy sips and delicious bites.

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Nebraska Innovation Studio Maker Showcase

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Stop by the Nebraska Innovation Campus Art Gallery to experience the creativity and craftsmanship of Nebraska Innovation Studio makers.

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Nebraska Innovation Studio Maker Showcase

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Stop by the Nebraska Innovation Campus Art Gallery to experience the creativity and craftsmanship of Nebraska Innovation Studio makers.

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Nebraska Innovation Studio Maker Showcase

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Massage Monday

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NIC Partners are encouraged to take a well-deserved break and receive a FREE 5-minute chair massage. Massage therapists will be at Nebraska Innovation Campus each month. Please be ready to show your NIC keycard or UNL NCard.

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Happy Hour at The Mill Coffee & Bistro

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Join us for Happy Hour at The Mill Coffee & Bistro from 3:00-6:00 p.m. every Monday through Friday to relax, unwind, and sip the afternoon away on The Mill's patio. Whether you're wrapping up the workday or meeting up with friends, enjoy $5 draft beers and $5 select wines.

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Happy Hour at Barred Owl

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Join us for Happy Hour at the Barred Owl Rooftop bar from 4:00-6:00 p.m. every Monday through Friday to unwind with easy sips and delicious bites.

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Wood Lathes

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Workshop for existing NIS members only. Enroll in an NIS Orientation to become a member today. Cost: $75.00. In this two part training you will learn the anatomy of a wood lathe, carbide vs high speed steel tools, the basics of spindle turning, and the basics of bowl turning. After this training you will be able to make reservations and use the small wood lathes. Session 1: We will begin in the classroom and go over the anatomy of the wood lathe and how they work.

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