UNL Supplier Prep Packet
Nebraska East Union, East Campus, Great Plains Room
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
7-9:30 a.m. | Supplier setup
10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Supplier Showcase 2026
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Lunch (Arbor Suite)
2 p.m. | Tear down begins
Conduct Guidelines
- The selling of goods and services during the Supplier Showcase is not permitted.
- All meetings and events, regardless of their group affiliant, wishing to have food and/or beverages will have to go through University Catering. No outside food or beverages will be allowed.
- Nebraska Unions and Willa Cather Dining Complex Food & Beverage Policy.
- View the menu online.
- Suppliers are responsible to collect their own contact information from Supplier Showcase attendees.
Supplier Prize Giveaway
- Suppliers are encouraged to have a prize drawing at their individual booth. Please see guidelines for acceptable prizes.
- Prizes are for DEPARTMENTAL USE ONLY, not personal use.
Shipping Materials Ahead of Time
Suppliers may ship materials to campus prior to the Showcase. Please plan delivery no earlier than October 12th and no later than October 16th (no weekend deliveries accepted). Be sure that your organization's name is prominently displayed on every package. To ensure we know your package is coming, please share your package tracking details and numb er with Maria Sorick at maria.sorick@nebraska.edu. If you would like any items shipped after the showcase, you must provide completed shipping labels before you leave for the day.
Where do I Ship My Display?
Please ship your materials to:
UNL Mail & Distribution
Attn: 2026 Supplier Showcase/Erin Urso
100 N. 17th Street
Lincoln, NE 68588-0699
Internet Access
Wireless internet access is available. A user name and password will be provided at your booth upon arrival. If you have access issues, tech support will be available at the registration desk.
Unloading
There is only one location where you may unload your display items:
- East Union Rear Dock (Nebraska East Union, 1705 Arbor Drive, Lincoln). Staff will be available to assist. Then suppliers should move their vehicle to the Mussehl Hall lot.
- Helpful Tip: Suppliers should drop off any materials larger than a carry-on suitcase at the Showcase locations prior to parking in the Mussehl Hall lot.
Please note that you must move your vehicle after unloading.
Parking
- Suppliers should park in the Mussehl Hall lot. There is only one entrance with a lot attendant who will issue a permit for your vehicle. Without this permit, you may get ticketed or towed. The lot attendant will determine the need for a potential overflow lot.
- If coming from the unloading dock, turn right on Center Street to N 39th Street. Turn left on N 39th to Fair Street. Turn left on Fair street to N 38th. Turn right on N 38th. Mussehl Hall entrance will be on your left (Mussehl Hall, 1915 N 38th Street, Lincoln).
- Walk from the parking lot to East Campus Union by following the “Dark Yellow line” on the map.
Set Up
- The Great Plains Room is located on the 2nd floor of the East Campus Union. Procure-to-Pay staff will be available beginning at 7:00 a.m. to direct you. PLEASE ALLOW ENOUGH SET UP TIME SO THAT YOUR BOOTH IS READY BY 9:30 a.m. Your table setup includes one 6ft banquet table with two chairs.
- Please remember to bring a table covering.
- Tear down may begin after the showcase closes at 2:00 p.m. Absolutely no tear down may begin before 2:00 p.m.
Question?
Maria Sorick
Event Coordinator
(402) 554-2386
maria.sorick@nebraska.edu
Procure-to-Pay
(402) 472-2126
p2p@nebraska.edu