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Wednesday, October 16, 2024 Fall Break Travel Safety Tips

As fall break approaches, it's important for UNL students to stay mindful of travel safety best practices. Whether you're hitting the road with friends or heading out on an adventure, these tips will help ensure a safe and enjoyable break.

Adding in fun study breaks will let you relax, keep you focused and help you stay alert.

Thursday, May 2, 2024 Try these study breaks to reduce end-of-semester overload

While cramming for tests and projects may seem like a rite of passage to generations of college students, it's not the most productive way to study. Even with the best-laid plans or intentions, the last-minute cram is not uncommon. That doesn’t mean you should keep your nose in the books all day and night. In fact, that can diminish the quality of your study session and your mental and physical well-being. Periodic breaks help you stay focused and alert.

Wednesday, April 3, 2024 4 Tips for Staying Motivated

Staying motivated throughout the school year can be difficult for many students. Here are some tips for how to continue to motivate yourself in times when it feels difficult.

Nathan Nienaber, a junior pre-veterinary medicine major, folds a piece of a paper to make an origami butterfly at the Mind and Craft Club in the Nebraska Union on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024 in Lincoln, Nebraska. [photo by Justin Diep | Daily Nebraskan]

Wednesday, March 27, 2024 Explore creativity with Mind and Craft

[Daily Nebraskan] Mind and Craft, a recognized student organization, creates a relaxing space for students to express their creativity through drawing, knitting, painting, and other forms of art.

Aerial view of City Campus. [Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing]

Monday, March 18, 2024 Admitted Student Day may alter your Saturday routine. Here are adjustments to consider.

Several campus spots will see an increase in foot traffic and slight adjustments in operations that may alter the regular routine of current students.

Monday, March 18, 2024 The Weekender: Friday is festive with kickball, easter eggs, skating, and a Rainbow Ball

Monday, March 18, 2024 RSO Roundup: Enjoy podcasts, pies, and paloozas with student orgs this week

[Photo via Creative Commons on Instagram]

Thursday, March 14, 2024 Husker student orgs and how to find them

One of the most exciting parts of college is exploring your interests and finding your community. Luckily, Nebraska is home to hundreds of RSOs (that’s recognized student organizations) that you can dive into.

Monday, March 11, 2024 Meet a Husker: Tori Diersen

Tori Diersen—an economics major from Brookings, South Dakota—is leaving her impact on campus through her role with ASUN and growing by seeking out hands-on opportunities.

Thursday, March 7, 2024 24 Hours with Jordan Muirhead

Each year, Huskers across campus join forces for HuskerThon — a celebration of and fundraiser for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. From talent shows to sharing the event’s impact on families statewide, follow Jordan Muirhead—director of engagement and senior biochemistry and nutrition science/dietetics major—as she takes you through the HuskerThon experience.

Monday, February 5, 2024 Six tips for building healthy relationships

Meaningful relationships are an essential part of maintaining your mental health. Here are a few key tips to support you with building and sustaining your connections with other people.

University of Nebraska–Lincoln students have the opportunity to canoe the Rio Grande River during spring break in March 2024. [courtesy of UNL Outdoor Adventures]

Sunday, February 4, 2024 Four adventure trips offer unique Spring Break options for Huskers

Students can choose from canyon canoeing in Texas; backpacking in Escalante N.P. in Utah; rock climbing in the Ozark Mountains; and mountain biking in Arkansas. Space is limited - so immediate action is required to secure a spot.

Check out the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Medium page for a list of local restaurants featuring global cuisine.

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 February offers Valentine’s Day dinner, chance to find study abroad match

Five things to do. It’s February and love is in the air. From new restaurants to the perfect study abroad program, check out these five things to fall for this February.

Horticulture Club officers and members speak with students during the Spring Club Fair on January 31, 2023. [Mike Jackson | Student Affairs Marketing and Communication]

Friday, January 26, 2024 Spring Nvolvement Fair brings together more than 75 student organizations

In a single location on February 1, Huskers can explore dozens of recognized student organizations (RSOs) to join for social, professional and leadership interests.

Ben Bentzinger, a senior in criminal justice, and Francisca Lawson Tettevie a graduate student in human sciences, help Journey shoot a basket at the Malone Center. [Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing]

Wednesday, January 24, 2024 Huskers honor MLK legacy through ‘compassionate actions’

Nearly 120 members of the campus community will volunteer approximately 2,600 total hours during the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s MLK Week. The community outreach will benefit nine nonprofits in Lincoln.

[KLKN-TV] Kaden Boyer, UNL student volunteer

Tuesday, January 23, 2024 UNL students and staff volunteer at Center for People food distribution

[KLKN] Students and staff at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln spent a couple hours volunteering Tuesday afternoon during the Center for People’s food distribution.

Brett Johnson slides a curling stone Jan. 20, 2024 during the club team's bonspiel at the Breslow Ice Hockey Center. [Taryn Hamill | University Communication and Marketing]

Monday, January 22, 2024 Cornhusker Bonspiel fosters friendships even among competitors

Curlers from universities around the nation swept into the Breslow Ice Hockey Center Jan. 19-21 for the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Curling Club’s annual Cornhusker Bonspiel curling tournament.

In this file photo, Bree Bell, a freshman from Omaha, sorts food in the storage room at Matt Talbot during MLK Week 2023.

Thursday, January 18, 2024 Campus encouraged to volunteer during MLK Week observance

The MLK Week Planning Committee is encouraging the campus community to serve others through volunteering with local nonprofit agencies during the week.

Dillon McNeill competes in a cycling race. Photo courtesy of CXHairs.

Tuesday, December 19, 2023 Student recreation clubs notch wins

Monday, December 11, 2023 Give back to the community with MLK Week's volunteer opps

UNL's annual MLK Week of Service happens during the spring semester's first five days Jan 22-26, 2024. Commit yourself now to one of the 10 service projects that have been arranged by the university.