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GREATER OMAHA CHAPTER CHAPTER - Jan 26, 2023

January Chapter Luncheon Highlights the Luminarium

In January, Silva Raker, inaugural CEO, Kiewit Luminarium, spent time with the chapter discussing the new Luminarium. Raker explained that the Luminarium is a collaborative venture. It's a portal for learners of all ages and backgrounds to experiment with astonishing phenomena and engage with their own curiosity. Raker clarified the Luminarium is located on the riverfront where the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge helps tie the gap between Nebraska and Iowa. The Luminarium required whole community involvement backed by diverse workforce development. Raker talked about the board of directors-a globally diverse collaboration that encouraged using a different approach. She explained that there are four primary exhibition spaces: (1) Catch Waves - A space that allows the user to dive into motion, sound, light and heat; (2) Dig Deeper - Explore land, water, structure and tools; (3) Find Yourself - Explore your cells, self and community; and (4) Make it Count - Climb in shapes, patterns and numbers. Employees are a mix of 4H, high school and college-age helpers called Luminators. Their focus was hiring playful learners not professionals. Raker concluded by clarifying the Luminarium's purpose of learning by exploring, prototyping and building.

Event Photographs:

Silva Raker (l), inaugural CEO, Kiewit Luminarium, stands next to Capt. Thomas Merkle, USN, stand-in chapter president. Raker was the speaker for the January luncheon and received a Greater Omaha Chapter coin for addressing the chapter.
Silva Raker (l), inaugural CEO, Kiewit Luminarium, stands next to Capt. Thomas Merkle, USN, stand-in chapter president. Raker was the speaker for the January luncheon and received a Greater Omaha Chapter coin for addressing the chapter.

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