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Eric Lueshen speaks at 2016 Men at Nebraska Conference

Monday, April 11, 2016 Conference Promotes Exploring Masculinity

For the second year in a row, the Men at Nebraska Conference invited conversation around the roles masculinities play in men’s’ lives. Held April 8, the conference included a short film screening, breakout sessions, a poster exhibition and a keynote address by Dr. Eric Lueshen. A Husker football alumnus, Lueshen shared his story of defying stereotypes as the first openly gay Division 1 college football player.

Ivy Day 2016 members of Mortar Board at UNL

Monday, April 4, 2016 Ivy Day Honors Outstanding Students

Family and friends celebrated the accomplishments of top UNL students at the Ivy Day ceremony on Saturday, April 2. Presented by the Innocents Society and the Black Masque Chapter of Mortar Board, Ivy Day recognizes outgoing senior honor society members and includes induction ceremonies for new members.

Friday, March 25, 2016 Prestigious Award to One of Our Own

Deb Johnson Honored by uaad

Congratulations to Deb Johnson, senior associate director at Campus Recreation, for earning the distinguished Carl A. Donaldson Award from the University Association for Administrative Development.

Monday, March 21, 2016 Women's Week Informs, Empowers and Inspires Action

Photo by Bergen Johnson

More than 400 students, staff, faculty and community members participated in Women’s Week events. Hosted March 5 -18, 2016, the event included movie screenings, panel discussions, art exhibits, keynote lectures, athletic events and technology centered event – all centered around the mission of empowering women.

Global Leadership Retreat multicultural hands with globe

Friday, March 11, 2016 Getting to Know Our Global Neighbors

To help these students succeed in their academic pursuits, Student Affairs provides numerous programs and services designed specifically for international students. From serving a warm meal to welcome the students to assisting with tax preparation and planning cultural education and social networking events, our departments work to create an inclusive environment where international students feel they matter.

SUSI students from Africa participate in volunteer projects for Habitat for Humanity and a food bank

Thursday, March 10, 2016 A Shared Learning Experience with Africa

Study of the U.S. Institute of Civic Engagement

When we hear about service learning opportunities, the image of college students from Africa visiting the U.S. to provide service and assistance may seem unusual – but it the just one of unique opportunities presented by the Study of the U.S. Institute on Civic Engagement for Student Leaders program.

Tuesday, March 8, 2016 Student Spotlight: "What If I Don't Like Seafood?"

By Ayat Aribi