Student Affairs

Husker freshmen pose for a selfie during the Tunnel Walk in Memorial Stadium on Aug. 24. Big Red Welcome events on campus have expanded to cover the first six weeks of the fall semester.

Tuesday, August 27, 2019 Welcome activities jump-start Huskers' new academic year

Dozens of events were held as part of the university's expanded Big Red Welcome, including Nebraska's first-year student tunnel run, a giant icebreaker activity in Campus Rec, new student convocation and a barbeque with Chancellor Ronnie Green.

Nebraska's 2019 Big Red Welcome events open Aug. 21. The program has been expanded to better serve the needs of students.

Tuesday, August 20, 2019 Nebraska gears up for expanded Big Red Welcome

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is rolling out a new and improved Big Red Welcome designed to better support student transitions to college life.

Friday, July 19, 2019 New alumni support students through donation campaign

More than 100 new Nebraska Alumni Association members showed their support for students last spring by generating $1,610 for campus programs.

Students participate in a candlelight vigil honoring Keaton Klein and Clayton Real in 2014. The university will honor students, faculty, staff and alumni who died during the current academic year on April 20.

Monday, April 8, 2019 Red Memorial is April 12

The Red Memorial, an annual University of Nebraska–Lincoln event to remember and celebrate the lives of students, faculty, staff and alumni who died during the current academic year, is 5:30 p.m. April 12.

2019 Student Luminary Award recipients at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Tuesday, March 12, 2019 10 Huskers honored as inaugural Student Luminaries

Ten University of Nebraska–Lincoln students — eight undergraduates and two graduate students — earned inaugural Student Luminary Awards at a ceremony March 8.

Nebraska's Charlie Foster (center) talks with Huskers Angelica Solomon and Anthony Vu in the OASIS study lounge. Foster was awarded the 2019 Chancellor's Fulfilling the Dream award.

Friday, January 25, 2019 Foster's pursuit of diversity, inclusion excellence earns MLK honor

Charlie Foster has adopted a limitless approach to her work enhancing diversity and inclusion at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Monday, December 10, 2018 Info sessions discuss bridging student employment to classroom curriculum

Husker GROW, a program designed to help students connect campus employment experiences to coursework and career aspirations, will host information sessions Dec. 11 and 12 for faculty and staff members interested in implementing the program in fall 2019.

Monday, November 26, 2018 Nominations open for first-ever Student Luminary Awards

Nominations are now open for Nebraska's first-ever Student Luminary Awards, designed to recognize ten students for their exceptional leadership and commitment.

Friday, November 16, 2018 Nebraska joins JED Campus program in support of student mental health

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is partnering with the Jed Foundation to to assess and enhance student mental health and suicide and substance abuse prevention efforts.

Sophomore Karin Ellefson arranges pantry donations during her volunteer shift at Huskers Helping Huskers Pantry+.

Friday, November 2, 2018 Campus pantry sees growth, impact nearly two years after opening

Now a vital resource for 80 students a week, Huskers Helping Huskers Pantry+ was established after university leaders uncovered a surprising statistic: one in three Nebraska students regularly worry about not having enough food to eat.

Wednesday, September 26, 2018 81 Student Affairs employees honored for service

Student Affairs is honored to have 81 individuals receiving Service Awards in 2018. The annual awards are presented to university employees who complete years of service in five-year intervals. Awards are calculated both on consolidated or continuous regular employment.

Willa S. Cather Dining Complex at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Tuesday, May 15, 2018 Housing leadership change announced

Charlie Francis, director of the Nebraska Unions, has been named interim director of University Housing, effective July 1. Francis's appointment follows the retirement of Sue Gildersleeve, director of University Housing, on June 30.

Friday, April 27, 2018 30 students named to ‘Franco’s List,’ 10 students honored for civic engagement

Franco's List recipients (left to right), Front Row: Alexis Grossnicklaus, Hannah DePriest, Cassidy Taladay, Brittany Hamor, Mickey Tran, Alexis Gass, Hallie Hohbein; Middle Row: Karl Shaffer, Lauren Taylor, Courtney Philips, Emma Himes, Zainab Saleh, JeongAh Kim, Xinyue Wang, Eric Bohnenkamp, Steven Kirchner; Back Row: Lindsey Jarema, Ivy Williams, Kelsey Rodis, Lauren Brown-Hulme, Addison Pauley, Matt McMullin, Nickolaus St. Onge; Not Pictured: Cannon Ahrens, Victoria Burbridge, Tori Oestmann, Rachel Beeney, Yves Bemba, Hailey Fischer, Bo Kitrell

Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Grasz, Maciejewski earn outstanding student leader honors

Jackson Grasz and Lauren Maciejewski, both of Elkhorn, received the 2018 Outstanding Student Leadership Awards at a reception held April 13. As part of the award, Grasz and Maciejewski will each receive a full-tuition scholarship for the fall semester.

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The Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center will be open until midnight April 29 through May 3.

Wednesday, April 18, 2018 End the semester on a healthy and positive note

To help students better manage demands of end-of-the-semester assignments, projects and tests, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is expanding study space hours and offering a series of stress-reducing events.

Connie Boehm, director of student resilience

Wednesday, March 28, 2018 Boehm joins Nebraska as director of student resilience

Connie Boehm joined the Office of Student Affairs as director of student resilience on March 1. This new role will report to the assistant vice chancellor for student affairs (advocacy and support).

Professor Josephine Potuto presents 'Freedom of Expression & the Law' to student affairs professionals at Nebraska.

Monday, March 26, 2018 5 takeaways from ‘Freedom of Expression & the Law’

On Friday, March 16, nearly 40 Student Affairs employees at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln attended a presentation on Freedom of Expression and the Law. Dr. Josephine Potuto, the Richard H. Larson Professor of Constitutional Law at the Nebraska College of Law, provided an overview of the First Amendment and its applications in the campus environment.

While freedom of expression is a complex construct, here are five basic takeaways from Potuto’s presentation:

Freedom of Expression & the Law presentation

Thursday, March 8, 2018 Speaker discusses First Amendment in the college environment

Student Affairs professionals are invited to participate in the spring 2018 professional development workshop, focusing on freedom of expression in the college campus environment.

On Friday, Mar. 16, Josephine (Jo) Potuto, Richard H. Larson Professor of Constitutional Law in the Nebraska College of Law, will present on the legal intricacies of freedom of expression and academic freedom.

Tuesday, March 6, 2018 Overocker named associate vice chancellor for student affairs

Josh Overocker joined the Office of Students Affairs as associate vice chancellor for student affairs. He started working in the new role February 26.

Thursday, March 1, 2018 Registration open for the Assessment and Impact Summit, workshop proposal deadline extended

On Wednesday, May 9, staff from across the Nebraska campus will come together to strengthen our capacity as a data-informed campus through the Assessment and Impact Summit. Co-hosted by Student Affairs and Institutional Effectiveness and Analytics, the summit offers employees the opportunity to share assessment practices, review policies with campus collaborators and hear examples of the impact and change inspired by data.