Campus Recreation

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.

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 HealthierU challenge focuses on hydration

During this four-week hydration challenge, participants will be tasked with drinking a minimum of 32 ounces of water each day and recording their daily progress on the wellness portal.

Gateway at University of Nebraska–Lincoln [courtesy image | University Communciations and Marketing]

Thursday, September 12, 2024 Adjusted campus hours and services for Instructional Continuity Day, Sept 20

Latest update 3:30 p.m. September 13, 2024. Hours and instructions are subject to change without prior notification.

Chancellor Rodney Bennett approved September 20, 2024 as an instructional continuity day when Husker Football hosts Illinois for a Friday night game in Memorial Stadium.

Students with bicycles outside the Dairy Store at the University of Nebraska_Lincoln.

Monday, September 9, 2024 11 can't miss activities this week, including Homecoming 101, pickleball, and Pan Dulce

Spend some time outside and relax before the semester gets too hectic with these events happening on campus September 9–16, 2024.

When the women’s locker room was gutted, it revealed the original ironwork for the Coliseum. Stenciled to a girder was a stylized Nebraska weightlifter from when the area was a weight room. Construction continues to renovate the locker rooms and a new weight training and conditioning area. [Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing]

Thursday, August 1, 2024 Campus Rec renovation on target for winter reopening

Updates to the Campus Recreation Center are nearing final stages. The project will modernize locker rooms, offer new training opportunities and make some areas more accessible for guests.

Thursday, May 9, 2024 Keep summer fun and safe with 4 key tips

A guide to summer break reminders to keep you safe and having fun all season long.

Middle Eastern & North African Student Association received four awards at the annual Student Impact Awards on May 1, 2024. [Mike Jackson | Student Affairs]

Monday, May 6, 2024 Student organizations, individuals honored at year-end Student Impact Awards

The Student Impact Awards were announced for 2023-24 by Student Leadership, Involvement and Community Engagement at an evening reception in the Nebraska Union on May 1, 2024.

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.

Monday, April 29, 2024 As the semester winds down, follow 5 key tips to celebrate smartly

By celebrating responsibly, you can actually maximize the fun during this time. Here are the top tips to keep in mind, no matter how you choose to unwind.

Marissa Cruse, a senior from Belleville, Illinois, is quizzed on her economics capstone project by her boyfriend Connor Herbert. Spring on city campus. April 10, 2023. [Photo by Craig Chandler | University Communication]

Monday, April 29, 2024 Before leaving campus for the summer, do these things

Use this checklist to help you minimize the stress in the last three weeks of the spring semester.

Monday, April 29, 2024 Best spots on campus to cheer the Lincoln Marathon

Sunday, May 5 is the 47th annual Lincoln Marathon and Half Marathon. The start and finish lines for both races are on UNL's City Campus. Here are some good locations to watch and cheer the runners.

Sunday, April 21, 2024 Two mocktail drink recipes to celebrate the Spring Game

Ensure you and your friends have an enjoyable and safe experience before, during, and after the game.

Student takes a photo with a Cause The Change tote bag in front of a denim wall in support of sexual assault survivors on Denim Day 2023.

Sunday, April 21, 2024 Outside events abound among the 5 can’t-miss happenings this week

Enjoy the spring weather this week (April 22-28), and spend time with your friends playing games, exploring Lincoln by bike, or supporting other Huskers leading up to Nebraska's Spring Game on Saturday.

Monday, April 15, 2024 Don't get burned this 4/20

While the number of dispensaries popping up along O Street and Antelope Valley Parkway may have you curious about marijuana, THC and experimentation, it’s important that you understand the consequences of use so you can make an informed decision. What you need to know if you choose to use.

Students perform at the annual Stroll-Off competition.

Monday, April 8, 2024 Stroll Off returns and five other events happening this week

Jumpstart your week with a Solar Social and watch the partial eclipse roll over campus. Swing by the Just-In-Time Fair to find a summer job or internship. And kick off your weekend watching performances at the annual Stroll Off competition, celebrating MGC & NPHC greek organizations.

Monday, April 1, 2024 Play Grocery Bingo to win prizes & support childhood cancer research

One of the largest student-run fundraisers of the year is happening this week. Join for your chance to win prizes and watch as students volunteer to have their heads shaved in support of childhood cancer research at NRHH’s Shave for the Brave event. Keep reading for more featured events April 1-5.

Nebraska Dodgeball sport club. [photo courtesy of Angie Willey]

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 Husker Dodgeball: Not your Average Joe’s

[Daily Nebraskan] There’s a new powerhouse in the mix for Husker sports: the Nebraska Club Dodgeball team.

Student watches the sandhill cranes migrating at Platte River Valley.

Monday, March 25, 2024 Conversations, cooking, and cranes highlight this week's featured events

Join conversations about consent, women's voting rights, and trans visibility; Learn to prepare a salmon sushi bake and protein bowls; and take a trip to watch the migration of sandhill cranes. Keep reading for the featured events March 25-29.

Admitted Student Day participants fill the Coliseum bleachers for a pep rally that opened the event. [Photos by Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing]

Monday, March 25, 2024 Nebraska's Admitted Student Day successfully draws 3,500

Husker spirit flowed freely as the University of Nebraska–Lincoln offered 3,500 visitors — including more than 1,200 admitted high school seniors — a preview of campus life during Admitted Student Day on March 23.