Community Engagement

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 SLICE offering Courageous Dialogue workshops

Huskers are invited to participate in a Courageous Dialogue workshop that is designed to foster meaningful and transformative conversations.

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 Volunteer Digest: 5 nonprofits you can help this summer

Groups and individuals can join with fellow Huskers during the summer to volunteer at nonprofits in Lincoln to address community needs.

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.

[image from United Way of the Midlands Tornado Relief]

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 Tornado relief efforts are happening. Here is how you can help.

UNL’s Student Leadership, Involvement, and Community Engagement has compiled a list of opportunities to help the individuals and communities affected by the tornadoes.

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.

Husker Vote Coalition member explains to a student how to register to vote at a voter registration table on campus.

Monday, April 15, 2024 Voter registration tables take over Love Library all week + 7 other events

DO: Register to vote. Volunteer to clean up litter. Paint a succulent pot. Play music bingo. WATCH: Students compete in an entrepreneurial competition. ASUN Student Government transition. Discounted movies at The Ross. Check out all that's happening on campus this week.

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.

Thursday, March 28, 2024 Plant-based dishes bring sustainability to dining centers for month of April

Dining Services is participating in Earthstock 2024 by featuring plant-based dishes every Thursday in April at the Abel, Cather, East, and Harper Dining Centers.

Sheldon Museum of Art at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on Monday, March 25, 2024, in Lincoln, Nebraska. [Photo by Lily Dohmen | Daily Nebraskan]

Wednesday, March 27, 2024 The Sheldon to welcome performances from Bathtub Dogs and Boots & Cats

[Daily Nebraskan] Bringing in campus groups for these events like the monthly First Friday allows the museum to stay engaged with UNL’s campus.

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.

University of Nebraska–Lincoln | The Big Event

Monday, March 25, 2024 Next@Nebraska edition for March 25, 2024

Monday, March 18, 2024 Next@Nebraska edition for March 18, 2024

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.

Luke Woosley carries a Miracle Kid on his shoulders as the family enters at HuskerThon. [Kirk Rangel | University Communication and Marketing]

Monday, March 4, 2024 HuskerThon raises nearly $84K for Children’s Nebraska

University of Nebraska–Lincoln students gathered March 2 to raise funds and celebrate Miracle Kids at the annual HuskerThon, an eight-hour event organized and hosted by Dance Marathon, a registered student organization.

Spring on city campus. April 18, 2023. [Photo by Craig Chandler | University Communication & Marketing]

Friday, March 1, 2024 March is Women's History Month. Celebrate at these 8 events & activities.

National Women’s History Month is an annual celebration for the length of March to recognize and appreciate contributions from women throughout history. Keep reading for the featured events occurring this month at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Students laugh as they enjoy a meal together in the dining center.

Monday, February 26, 2024 Enjoy all-day breakfast for Leap Day + 5 more events this week

The last week of February offers opportunities to watch Oscar-nominated short films, learn more about the Husker Pantry, compete for prizes at trivia night, practice yoga in the College of Business, and enjoy Leap Day specialty menus in the dining centers.

The community & recreation centers are managed by the city Parks & Recreation Department. [courtesy image]

Monday, February 19, 2024 Volunteer Digest: Help at one of Lincoln's community & recreation centers

Five opportunities are organized Feb 26–March 1 for UNL students to volunteer for a few hours at one of the city's community & recreation centers. Huskers will help with facilitating activities for youth, sorting donations, and cleaning.

Flatland Climbing Competition [image by Nicolette Wagner]

Monday, February 19, 2024 Next@Nebraska edition for February 19, 2024

[Kristen Labadie | University Communication and Marketing]

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 Student experience remains a strength at Nebraska U

Through the year, the University Communication and Marketing team highlighted more than 175 student stories, exploring their positive impacts in academics, research, extracurricular activities and community involvement.

92% of UNL students registered to vote during the 2020 election cycle. [courtesy image | Husker Vote Coalition]

Monday, January 29, 2024 50 students needed to serve as Vote Ambassadors

Motivated undergraduate and graduate students can join the Husker Vote Coalition to assist with registering other students to vote in Nebraska and out-of-state for the 2024 primary and General Election.