The meeting is held in the Renaissance Room located on the 2nd floor. Rotary 14 meets in a hybrid format. Join us at The Cornhusker or on Zoom. https://bit.ly/rotary14zoom
Katherine Ankerson was appointed Interim Chancellor of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) on January 12, 2026. Previously she served as UNL’s Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College of Architecture at Nebraska’s flagship, land-grant, Big Ten institution.
An architect and designer, Ankerson is an agile leader and innovative problem solver, award-winning author, and a strong proponent of interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary engagement. She leads an ecosystem of inclusive innovation, respecting and celebrating the differences and excellence in multiple disciplines. Her leadership demonstrates a long-ranging breadth of commitment and impact across multiple universities and organizations.
Ankerson earned her academic and professional degrees from Washington State University, including a master’s degree, bachelor’s degree and the professional Bachelor of Architecture. She began her career in architectural private practice, first in Texas for three years, and then in Washington state where she owned and operated a small design firm from 1982-1994. She joined the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in 1996 as an assistant professor, became a tenured associate professor in 2003, and professor in 2007. In addition to her faculty role, a portion of her duties included associate dean of the UNL College of Architecture from 2008-11. She served as department head and professor of interior architecture and product design at Kansas State University from 2011-16, and dean of the UNL College of Architecture from 2016-22. Her academic career has spanned four universities (including UNL and K-State, as well as Radford University and Washington State University) and is marked by and noted for a quest for excellence and innovation in higher education.
Ankerson’s leadership experience is broad and has ranged from leading university committees and task forces to leading North American organizations and boards, including elected positions as the Interior Design Educators’ Council President (2014), Council for Interior Design Accreditation Board Chair (2021), numerous roundtables, focus groups, and many of the industry's highest award selection panels.
An nationally award-winning author and educator, Ankerson was named the International Interior Design Association’s 2020 Educator of the Year, received the 2022 American Institute of Architects Nebraska Award for Architectural/Design Education, recipient of The Nuckolls Lighting Fund 20th Anniversary grant, and inducted as a Fellow in the Interior Design Educators Council and as a member of the International Interior Design Association College of Fellows, in which less than 1% of members are inducted.
Here are some exciting volunteer opportunities at Everett School. Please take a moment to check out the links below to sign up and get involved. Your support truly makes a difference in the lives of the students and the community.
As many of you know, ten years ago, Rotary 14's board decided to focus our efforts on Everett. Our first big project was funding the new playground equipment, which the students really enjoy. To celebrate this special 10-year partnership, we're happy to introduce a new way for Rotary 14 to help out — by supporting Everett's monthly Food Market Program. We’re looking for 25 volunteers each month to lend a hand and help distribute food to the students. It would be wonderful to have you join us.
Thanks so much for your ongoing dedication and kindness. Together, we can continue to make a positive impact in Everett. Please review the attached links and consider volunteering
Rotary Reserved is back! Are you new to Rotary 14 and want to get to know other members over good food and interesting conversation? Maybe you are a long-time member who hasn't had a chance to connect with the many new Rotarians who have joined our club in the last few years.
Strengthening our connection with other members of Rotary 14 is an important part of keeping our club strong. And a dinner party can create an intimate, intentional space to combat modern isolation and foster genuine human connection. Our Connections Committee members are ready to host small dinners in the coming month as an opportunity for members to get to know one another over a meal.
The Dictionary Project is a long-standing Rotary tradition and a collaboration between three Lincoln Rotary clubs to provide a dictionary to every third grade student in the city of Lincoln (both public & private schools).
Dictionary Delivery Between October 1 and 31, we need volunteers to deliver dictionaries to third grade classrooms. There is not a specific date for delivery, but a time frame during which volunteers contact the school and set up a date and time. The schools on the sign-up are the ones that Rotary 14 is assigned. Other schools are assigned to the other Rotary clubs.
Note: Lincoln Public Schools will begin a dictionary unit for their third graders in November, so our goal is to have all dictionaries delivered in time for that.
Salute to Business 2026 Celebrate Clark & Enersen as the Rotary Clubs of Lincoln's 2026 Salute to Business honoree! Tuesday, October 27, 11:30 am - 1 pm
Salute to Business, an event of the four Rotary Clubs in Lincoln, honors a local business that is growing employment and furthers the Rotary motto of “Service Before Self.”
Agenda: 11:30am - Doors open; 12:00pm - Program begins and lunch is served; 1:00pm - Event ends
Congratulations Helen Fagan, Aden Davis, Kate Mlady, Lane Carr (not pictured), and Tara Knuth (not pictured)!
On Tuesday, September 22, we held a Blue Badge Ceremony for those who completed all their requirements. These Rotarians have:
joined a committee
attended three NEOS meetings
maintained 60% participation at our meetings/projects
assisted with one community service project, and
performed two weekly meeting volunteer activities
Thank you for your commitment to Rotary 14! We are grateful to have you as part of our Rotary community and are looking forward to what the future holds for our Club with you as a part of it.
Dr. Charles F. Craft, State Dental Health Director, was the speaker for our September 15 meeting. We appreciate his presentation on Nebraska Veterans dental needs.
