Well-being

Monday, May 2, 2022 Celebrate safely this spring

We’re rapidly approaching the end of spring semester and the month of May, which means warmer temperatures, finals, daytime parties, Cinco de Mayo and graduation! While none of these things require alcohol to enjoy, here are a few tips about how to keep yourself safe if you choose to drink.

Staff member views the menu board in the Cather Dining Center.

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.

The REACH suicide prevention lapel pin and certificate of completion given to participants who attend the in-person 90-minute training.

Friday, April 29, 2022 REACH training sees increase in student, faculty, staff interest

More than 5,000 University of Nebraska–Lincoln students, faculty and staff have completed REACH training since Big Red Resilience and Well-Being launched the program in 2018. In the current academic year, interest in the suicide prevention training program has increased significantly — especially among students.

A memorial fund established by his family is honoring Alex Kearns. The fund will provide financial support to the Big Red Resilience and Well Being program.

Friday, April 29, 2022 Gift honors Kearns with focus on student well-being, suicide prevention

Husker Alex Kearns would have been a senior this year and preparing to receive his business degree on the turf of Memorial Stadium. Sadly, after reviewing an online financial transaction that was not what it appeared to be, Kearns died by suicide on June 12, 2020.

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 CARE preps for new space, offering expanded services

In summer 2022, the university’s Center for Advocacy, Response and Education — a hub that supports Huskers who have experienced sexual assault, domestic/dating violence, stalking, harassment and other crimes — will open in a larger, newly-renovated space within Neihardt Center.

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.

Monday, April 18, 2022 Suicide prevention walk is April 24

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s 7th annual Out of the Darkness Campus Walk for Suicide Prevention is April 24 at the Nebraska Union Plaza.

Friday, April 15, 2022 ‘Sexual Citizen’ authors to speak at Kimball Hall

University of Nebraska–Lincoln students, faculty and staff are invited to a discussion, “Sex, Power, and Assault on Campus: A Conversation for Cultural Change,” at 7 p.m. April 21 in Kimball Hall.

Wednesday, April 13, 2022 ‘What Were You Wearing?’ exhibit at UNL ‘opens people’s minds’ on sexual assault

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln showcased an art exhibit on Wednesday that recreated the outfits that survivors were wearing when they were sexually assaulted.

Monday, April 11, 2022 Six earn Women of Courage, Character and Commitment awards

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Women’s Center has selected six student winners for its 2022 Women of Courage, Character and Commitment Award.

Students paint canvases at Art Night at the Sheldon event in 2021.

Thursday, April 7, 2022 Creativity gets a boost as the new 10th dimension of well-being

written by Kirsten Wandrey | Student Affairs

Based on student survey data, Big Red Resilience and Well-being will soon add a new dimension for well-being – creativity. This tenth dimension of well-being expands upon the current nine implemented in 2018 and will increase opportunities for students to de-stress in healthy ways.

A student writes a note to offer support to survivors of sexual violence.

Friday, April 1, 2022 6 Ways to get involved in Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, designed to call attention to and prevent sexual assault, harassment and abuse. Campus events hosted by the Center for Advocacy, Response and Education (CARE) and student organizations during the month offer education around sexual consent, the impact of sexual violence and how to offer support for survivors.

Here are six ways you can participate in creating a brighter future and helping to end sexual violence:

Friday, April 1, 2022 Get ready for the Red-White Spring Game

It’s almost time for the spring football game – the perfect time to brush up on those tailgating skills. With more sunlight and warmer weather, everyone is ready to get outside. Review these tips so you’re ready for a winning day.

Make a Game Plan

Monday, March 28, 2022 Pet supplies added to inventory at Husker Pantry

Food and bedding supplies for cats, dogs, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs and rabbits are now available.

Stroll Off will be April 2, 2022 in the Coliseum at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Monday, March 28, 2022 5 great events happening this week

We comb through the campus calendars to draw your attention to interesting events happening each week. Here are seven activities that may grab your interest this week.

Wednesday, March 23, 2022 Food drive to collect 2,022 items for Husker Pantry

University of Nebraska–Lincoln students are average more than 1,000 monthly visits to the Husker Pantry locations on City and East campuses, translating into almost 6,000 items being distributed every month to help Huskers with food insecurity.

Wednesday, March 23, 2022 Fine and Performing Arts invests in student pantry, success center

Building upon its efforts to meet student needs, the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts is opening a pantry and Student Success Center on March 24.

Big Red Resilience and Well-being volunteers pose with the dimensions of well-being that are promoted in the program to provide a framework for exploration and balance.

Wednesday, March 23, 2022 Big Red Resilience and Well-being seeks student volunteers

tudents are invited to join the Big Red Resilience and Well-being team for the 2022-23 academic year.

Husker Pantry has two campus locations: 1st floor inside University Health Center and 1st floor of the East Campus Visitors Center. [Student Affairs | University of Nebraska–Lincoln]

Tuesday, March 15, 2022 Food drive to collect 2,022 items for Husker Pantry

The Spring Food Drive is one of two collection drives the pantry's Volunteers Board coordinate annually.

Graphic of black women's feet on scale. Art by Libby Allan | Daily Nebraskan

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 Upcoming Nebraska Eating Disorder Network event to spread body positivity

“I think body positivity means celebrating your body for what it is now, not what it could be,” Karissa Boesiger, a senior speech pathology student and body positivity initiative intern at Big Red Resilience & Well-Being, said.