Events

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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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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Skills Workshop

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Cost: $25 with active membership $35 for non-members Learn 3D modeling using Blender - a totally free, industry standard software. You'll learn all the basic tools and techniques for modeling a simple form. 3D print them later or add them to your online collections. Taught by Michael Burton, former professor and current Nebraska Innovation Studio Director. He's taught thousands of students how to model - most are beginners. So don't worry - you'll have fun and learn a new tool that will unlock creativity at Nebraska Innovation Studio!

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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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NIC Partner Lunch & Learn: Rayne Nutrition

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NIC Partners are invited to join us on September 16 to learn about Rayne Nutrition. Rayne Nutrition is using the pilot plants in the Food Processing Center to develop novel protein diets for pets. The company offers a line of less processed pet diets and treats made with whole food ingredients for dogs and cats with food allergies. Featuring unique, high-quality protein sources like kangaroo and rabbit, these diets are intended for long-term feeding and may also be appropriate for elimination diet trials. FREE lunch will be provided. Registration is 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 Bluegrass Concert Series

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Join us at the Nebraska Bluegrass Concert Series for live music in the plaza at Nebraska Innovation Campus! Concerts are free and open to the public. Come eat, drink & have fun! Food/drink available for purchase @ 5:00 p.m. Concerts @ 6:00 p.m. Tours of Nebraska Innovation Studio, the makerspace at NIC, will be offered at 5:30 p.m. before each concert. There will be some seating but guests are highly encouraged to bring their own lawn chair. Our concerts will not be rescheduled if there is bad weather.

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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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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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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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Heuermann Lecture

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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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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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2026 NASW Social Worker Conference

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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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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 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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2026 NASW Social Worker Conference

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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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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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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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