SUCCESS STORY
OPPORTUNITY CUSTOMER SERVICE INNOVATION
Employee Activity Committee
The Employee Activity Committee was established in 2012
with a simple, but meaningful goal: Bring people together.
What began as a few small gatherings has grown into an
annual lineup of about 20 events that spark connection,
laughter and a sense of community across departments.
From the magic of Crane Viewing at Fort Kearny to the
creativity showcased in our Silent Auction featuring
employee crafts, every event reflects the heart of our
team. Popcorn appreciation days and the Valentine's
Day duck-and-cookie fundraiser spread cheer and kind
messages, reminding us to celebrate one another. And, of
course, the spirited Chili Cook Off brings out the friendly
competition — with the coveted gold ladle traveling
proudly from one talented cook to the next at our Lincoln
Headquarters.
Beyond the food and fun, these moments remind us that our
workplace is more than where we work — it's a community
where friendships grow, creativity thrives, and every person
helps make the work culture thrive.
Eric Fowler, Nebraskaland Magazine Regional Editor, won the golden
ladle trophy during the 2024 NGPC Chili Cook-off hosted by the Employee
Activity Committee. ASHLEY COOK
Elsa Forsberg, a graduate research assistant
in the UNL School of Natural Resources
working for the Tern and Plover Conservation
Partnership, checks the eggs in a piping plover
nest at a sand and gravel mine in Douglas
County. The species is listed as threatened
in Nebraska and nationally. The partnership,
a collaboration between UNL, the Nebraska
Game and Parks Commission, the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service and others, monitors
nests on rivers and sandpits in eastern
Nebraska. ERIC FOWLER
Game and Parks have
been excellent partners on
our collaborative research
projects. From top to bottom,
the folks at Game and Parks
have been supportive in all
the right ways. I appreciate
working in the field and
discussing our results with
biologists and managers to
make sure our science is as
informed and impactful as
possible.
— Dr. John Benson, Associate
Professor, School of Natural
Resources, UNL
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