Category: Community Service
Andy Unterseher – Communitarian of the Month
This month we are recognizing engineer Andy Unterseher. Here’s what he told us when we asked about his volunteer experiences. Why do you volunteer? I think volunteering is great in all aspects. It’s great for our company because it helps bring people together and it gives people common challenges to solve together outside of the…
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Branden Barber – Communitarian of the Month
This month we are recognizing engineer Branden Barber. Here’s what he told us when we asked about his volunteer experiences. We should also note that Branden’s been volunteering with Don’t Panic Labs even before he was a full-time employee. Here’s a video that includes Branden spending time at the Boys & Girls Club as an…
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You Can Support Teaching Kids to Code
We put a lot of time and effort into teaching 3rd-5th graders in Lincoln how to code through Community Learning Centers (CLC). They’re using Scratch, ROBOTS, and being extra creative while learning teamwork and problem-solving skills. We want to expand this program to even more schools, but we need your help. Give to Lincoln Day…
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Avery Klein – Communitarian of the Month
This month we are recognizing Quality Assurance Engineer Avery Klein. Here’s what he told us when we asked about his volunteer experiences. Why do you volunteer? I think the obvious answer is knowing you are helping others and the joy it brings them. While that is very true, and although it sounds selfish, I do…
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John Petelle – Communitarian of the Month
This month we are recognizing Video Engineer John Petelle. Here’s what he told us when we asked about his volunteer experiences. Why do you volunteer? The ability to have a positive impact way out of proportion to the amount of time spent. Whether in a group activity, such as helping distribute food for the Food…
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3 Things About Our Communitarian of the Month That Will Shock You
This month we are recognizing Paul Bauer. Here are three things Paul had to say about volunteering: I Met My Wife While Volunteering Volunteering is a great way to meet quality people and make new friends. I was lucky enough to meet my lovely wife during a volunteering experience in college. I can’t promise you…
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We Love When People Learn to Code
We love when people learn to code and we love teaching folks to code. It’s a great investment in ourselves and our community. Omaha Code School has been in the news lately. They have quite the space. But, like true hipsters, we thought of this first. 🙂 Here are some fun facts about Lincoln Code…
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Brian Zimmer – Communitarian of the Month
This month we are recognizing Don’t Panic Labs’ General Manager Brian Zimmer. Here’s what he told us when we asked about his volunteer experiences. Why do you volunteer? It’s my turn to give back to my community. During my life, I’ve been fortunate to have multiple people volunteer in ways that helped me grow. Some…
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Ted Larsen – Communitarian of the Month
This month we are recognizing IT engineer Ted Larsen. Here’s what he told us when we asked about his volunteer experiences. Why do you volunteer? I’m an overachiever AND completely awesome as well. I always sat in the front row at school and at the back of the bus on the way home. Not really….
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Paul Havel – Communitarian of the Month
This month we are recognizing IT manager Paul Havel. Here’s what he told us when we asked about his volunteer experiences. Why do you volunteer? Volunteering lets me directly connect with the community and the nonprofits that do so much to sustain it. It’s hard to beat the feeling you get from helping out and…
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