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Tuesday, April 7, 2020 Meet the new ASUN Executive Team

The recently elected officers of 2020-21 President, External Vice President, and Internal Vice President were installed at the ASUN Student Government meeting on April 1.

Emily Johnson, ASUN president and student regent.

Friday, March 20, 2020 Emily Johnson's guide for solo entertainment during COVID-19

The former ASUN president shares ideas for things to do during your COVID-19 self-isolation that's beyond the typical lists of movies, TV, or baking.

UNL students participate in The Big Event at Campus Recreation Center on Saturday, April 8, 2017, in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Friday, February 28, 2020 The Big Event looks to improve, add more volunteers to give back to Lincoln

The Big Event has been trying new ways to recruit more volunteers and bring more awareness to their event and organization in order to meet their 3,000 volunteer goal.

The Bandana Project is an awareness campaign that encourages members of the university community to tie green bandanas to personal items as a way to remove the stigma attached to mental health issues.

Friday, February 21, 2020 ASUN offers bandanas for mental health awareness campaign

Additional green bandanas for the Bandana Project, a mental health awareness campaign, are available in the ASUN office.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln students volunteer to help paint a home during The Big Event in 2019.

Friday, February 21, 2020 UNL students to lend a hand during The Big Event

The Big Event is the largest student-led community service event at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Lincoln mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird (left) speaks during The Night of Listening event alongside city council members James Michael Bowers (center-left), Tammy Ward (center-right) and Sen. Adam Morfeld in the Nebraska Union on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Tuesday, February 18, 2020 Students address concerns with government officials at Night of Listening

University of Nebraska-Lincoln students asked elected representatives about protecting student rights and their futures at the Night of Listening.

Thursday, February 13, 2020 Two student election groups to campaign for 2020-21 ASUN positions

For the first time in four years, two student election group parties — Envision and Progress — have emerged with candidates for the Association of Students of the University of Nebraska’s 2020-21 term.

Thursday, February 13, 2020 The Committee for Fee Allocations meeting moved to ASUN office

The Committee for Fee Allocations will hold its final public meeting of the year in the Association of Students of the University of Nebraska office.

ASUN internal vice president Jared Long swings the gavel during a meeting in the Nebraska Union on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Wednesday, February 12, 2020 ASUN passes bill supporting two-factor authentication for UNL logins

Government Bill 35 states that ASUN will help spread the word about Duo and encourage students to convert their own accounts before May 15, after which all university accounts will be automatically converted.

The committee chair Jacob Gideon runs the Committee for Fee Allocations meeting at the Nebraska Union on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Thursday, February 6, 2020 CFA informs UNL community about student fees, recommends budgets

Committee for Fee Allocations members informed the University of Nebraska-Lincoln community about University Program and Facilities Fee users’ budgets for the next fiscal year.

ASUN President Emily Johnson speaks during a Committee for Fee Allocation meeting in the Nebraska Union on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Saturday, February 1, 2020 CFA workshops with student fee users for 2021 fiscal year

The Committee for Fee Allocations and University Program and Facilities Fees users met Saturday to workshop requested budget increases to better understand and determine student fees for next school year.

A female student walks across campus with a green bandana tied on her backpack.

Friday, January 31, 2020 Green Bandana Project attracts students’ attention

University of Nebraska-Lincoln students often sport red, but recently some have embraced the color green, tying cloth to their backpacks and wrists to support a cause.

John Lenich speaks during open forum in an ASUN meeting in the Nebraska Union on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Friday, January 31, 2020 Student Code of Conduct discussion prolongs ASUN meeting

Emeritus law professor John Lenich and Jake Johnson, assistant vice chancellor for Student Affairs, spoke about the new draft of the Student Code of Conduct during the Association of Students of the University of Nebraska’s open forum at its meeting Wednesday, resulting in almost two hours of discussion.

Assistant Vice Chancellor for student affairs Jake Johnson speaks at the Code of Conduct Feedback session at Suite Regency B in the Nebraska Union on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Thursday, January 30, 2020 Students offer feedback on proposed changes to Student Code of Conduct

For an hour and a half on Tuesday afternoon, University of Nebraska-Lincoln students voiced their suggestions and concerns about revisions to the Student Code of Conduct at a feedback session in the Nebraska Union.

Freshman Campus Leadership Associates meet inside of the Nebraska Union on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, in Lincoln, Nebraska. | Daily Nebraskan

Monday, December 9, 2019 UNL freshmen learn campus leadership skills, tools with FCLA membership

FCLA is a subset of the Association of Students of the University of Nebraska that consists of appointed freshmen who spend the year learning about ASUN, leadership and each other.

Members of the Minority Pre-Health Association paint a shed and clean up a yard during last April’s Big Event.

Wednesday, November 27, 2019 Giving thanks and giving back

Thanksgiving is a time of reflection — an opportunity to spend time with family, enjoy delicious food and remember what we’re grateful for.

Peter Owens, a sophomore economics major from Omaha, participated in a Converge Nebraska conversation this semester. The program pairs two students of different political ideologies for conversations about their beliefs.

Thursday, November 14, 2019 Huskers talk politics, respect through Converge Nebraska

On a campus of 30,000 people, clashing viewpoints are inevitable. Approaching those disagreements with respect, empathy and understanding makes all the difference. Students at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln had that idea in mind when they created Converge Nebraska, a program that brings together Huskers of different political ideologies for conversations about their beliefs.

The University Health Center is the home to CAPS, Big Red Resilience and Well-being as well as medical-related services.

Friday, November 8, 2019 TIPS adds mental health and well-being related options

Thanks to a concerned student, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s TIPS Incident Reporting System now has the option for students to report mental health and well-being related tips.

Students talk during the Husker Dialogues at the start of the fall semester. A new student-led project starting Nov. 10 aims to increase civil discourse on campus.

Friday, November 8, 2019 Student-led project aims to increase civil discourse on campus

In an era where extreme viewpoints hinder national debate and social interactions, a student-led project is encouraging civil discourse at University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Ferris wheel in front of Nebraska's Memorial Stadium at the homecoming Cornstock festival.

Sunday, October 6, 2019 Looking back: N150 Homecoming

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln combined historic campus traditions with modern twists to present a Husker homecoming like no other. Celebrating the university's 150th anniversary, the 2019 Homecoming featured an expanded slate of events, a rejuvenated Cornstock festival, the university's largest parade ever, a live performance by "The Voice" finalist Hannah Huston, and many family-friendly opportunities.