Past Events

We host a number of events throughout the year to help connect young professionals at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Below are some of the events we have hosted.

Networking Event: Saltdogs Baseball Game & Tailgate

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General Membership Meeting & Professional Development

Featured guest speaker Tracy Lungrin, Associate Director of Career Services, led a workshop titled "Integrating Design Thinking in Career Planning." The workshop was based on the book Designing Your Life, by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans of Stanford University. Attendees were challenged to brainstorm their life design while learning to plan for what cannot always be planned.
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Professional Development Event: Finance Roundtable
Young professionals may find themselves asking financial questions they didn't have in the past. Considering buying a house or wondering how to invest your money? At the Finance Roundtable event YPN members were able to choose three table discussions of their choice: buying a house, taxes, investing, and financial goal setting. This event allowed members to ask professionals questions in a personal setting.
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Networking Event: Bowl Till You're Green

YPN invited members to bring their best game for an evening of fun at the bowling alley.

Networking Event: Valentine's Day Snack

Networking Event: Hockey Game
YPN members gathered at the Mill on Innovation campus and then headed to the Ice Box to cheer on the Stars!
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Networking Event: Holiday Happy Hour
Ending the year on a good note, YPN members grabbed their favorite festive sweaters and joined together for an evening of comradery and conversation.

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Professional Development: #Adulting: Retirement, Insurance + Money
Because being a young professional most likely means tackling some new adulting issues, YPN members gathered to about all things related to 401As, deductibles, out-of-pocket maxes, deductions and budgeting with Gayle Schanou (Human Resources) and Jason Cronick (Fidelity). Young professionals are in a great place to take advantage of retirement growth and make progress toward big dreams for the future, but it’s difficult to know how to get started, so we got a little help from the experts.