Dining

Monday, May 2, 2022 Students’ dining experience now more customizable

University of Nebraska–Lincoln students now have greater access to nutritional information, along the addition of menu boards above the serving areas in the dining centers.

When moving out, consider whether some items may be able to be reused rather than thrown away.

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 Convenient donation options available to residence hall students during move out

With a bit of advance planning, Huskers can give a continued purpose to items through donation and recycling, rather than sending items to the dumpsters and the landfill.

Jake Dietrich (left) serves Grace Clausen at a carving table during the Raikes Beef Co. dinner April 14 at the Cather Dining Center. The event featured hundreds of pounds of beef, all produced some 30 miles east of campus in Ashland.

Friday, April 15, 2022 Dining Services dishes feast of locally-grown beef

Prime rib. New York strip. Sirloin. Flat Iron. Brisket. And a special set of short ribs. A seemingly never-ending cavalcade of Nebraska beef — all locally grown in Ashland, just 30 minutes from campus — was what was for dinner April 14 at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Cather Dining Center.

The Gelato Bar in the Abel Dining Complex scoops up a variety of elegant and tasty flavors. [Christopher Dulak | Student Affairs]

Thursday, April 14, 2022 Challenge yourself to finish these Bucket List activities before the semester ends

Try to complete all of these 16 campus activities to get the full Husker experience. There are plenty of foodie stops, fine arts events, social opportunities and gorgeous sites to see. Get started now to finish the list before the semester ends.

Samer Al Foory, Madi Bake, and Sarah Carlson are student employees with Campus Recreation's Sports Program at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. [Mike Jackson | Student Affairs]

Monday, April 11, 2022 Huskers share their love of campus jobs for Student Employee Appreciation Week

Celebrate the personalities, skills and knowledge that UNL students bring to their campus jobs during National Student Employee Appreciation Week, April 5–11, 2022.

Students place orders Mary Ellen's at the 2021 Food Truck Festival outside the Willa Cather Dining Complex.

Friday, April 8, 2022 Food trucks offer unique lunch options April 19

The university community can enjoy dining outdoors on April 19 during a special food truck lunch event outside Willa Cather Dining Center.

New Orleans-style BBQ Shrimp [photo | The Food Channel]

Friday, February 25, 2022 Mardi Gras Lunch leads the can't-miss events for Feb. 28–March 2

We combed through the campus calendars to draw your attention to wonderful events happening this week. Here are six upcoming events for every Husker.

Thursday, February 24, 2022 Enhance your cultural well-being during Mardi Gras

By choosing to learn cultural and spiritual history of Mardi Gras, you can improve your personal well-being.

The holiday’s religious roots stem from Christians preparing for the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday. The evening prior (on Tuesday) individuals would enjoy a last day of rich food and celebration before giving it up for 40 days.

Monday, February 14, 2022 Last-minute recipes for healthful Valentine’s Day sweet treats

Dani Higgins, an intern with Dining Services, has a list of 8 recipes for you to make quick and tasty snacks without much effort or money.

The free workshop "Procrastinators Unite… Tomorrow" is Feb. 16, 2022 in Love Library South.

Monday, February 14, 2022 9 can't miss events Feb 14-21

The third week of February brings together a wide variety of recommendations for Huskers to check out.

Monday, February 7, 2022 How to take a mindful approach to Super Bowl snacking

Whether you’re there for the game, the commercials, or the halftime show, the Super Bowl is an American tradition. Arguably the best part of the Super Bowl is the snacks. There’s something for everyone; wings, nachos, chips, dips and more.

With many people making resolutions for a healthier lifestyle for the new year in January, it can be a challenge to balance new goals with favorite foods when the February game day rolls around.

Students pick out gelato in the Abel-Sandoz Dining Center in this file photo taken before face coverings were required when indoors on campus. The university has expanded availability of dining options for students this semester.

Monday, January 31, 2022 On-campus dining hours expanded for spring semester

University of Nebraska–Lincoln students with a meal plan have an expanded choice of hours when grabbing a bite to eat.

Monday, November 29, 2021 Dining menus and nutrition info now online

In an effort to enhance students’ dining experiences, Dining Services has implemented NetNutrition®, an online nutrition portal that helps promote allergen awareness and encourage informed menu choices.

A student desk attendant helps a Husker at the Welcome Desk inside University Suites. [Mike Jackson | Student Affairs]

Wednesday, November 24, 2021 On-Campus Job Fair for students is Dec. 1

From 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 1, students can visit with reps from the Nebraska Unions, Starbucks, the Children’s Center, Campus Recreation, Dining Services, and more to learn about on-campus jobs that earn up to $13 per hour.

[Craig Chandler | University Communication]

Monday, November 8, 2021 Only 5 weeks until final exams. Here are 6 tasks to accomplish.

The beginning of November signals the start of a busy five-week dash to the conclusion of fall semester. Take time to plot a strategy to successfully navigate your course work, projects, club and organization obligations, personal health and the changing seasons. Here are some helpful tasks and resources to assist you.

Monday, October 25, 2021 3 ways to improve your college experience next year

College offers the unique experience of living with friends, exploring a variety of on-campus events, and growing through your academic experiences and campus/community involvement. It’s never too early to start thinking about how you hope to improve that experience in 2022-23.

Bronze statue of Archie the Mammoth outside Morrill Hall on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Saturday, September 25, 2021 Adjusted hours for campus locations and services during Fall Break

A list of open campus spots and the adjusted hours October 15–19, 2021.

Students enjoy an ice cream cone at Cather Dining Center.

Monday, September 13, 2021 Dining Leadership Program helps students pay room and board

Currently in its first year, the Dining Student Leadership Program is a pilot program actively recruiting up to 35 first-year students who qualify for federal work-study. Participants will not only gain valuable experience for other fields and professions, but will provide an essential service to the campus community.

Monday, August 23, 2021 Husker filling her plate, thanks to the COVID-19 vaccine

For one Husker, protecting herself and those around her will help fill her plate — literally and figuratively.

Miller Hall, prior to being razed in summer 2021. [Craig Chandler | University Communication]

Friday, August 13, 2021 What's new and what's moved since you were last on campus

For true first-year students, you may not even notice. For upper-level students, you might have been away from campus much longer than this past summer. As you step onto campus again, here's a few things that might catch your attention.