Diversity and Inclusion

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Monday, October 25, 2021 New campaign promotes hope, resilience, connectedness, belonging

Huskers Keep Growing, a campaign initiated by Big Red Resilience and Well-being, aims to share positive and empowering messages with students across the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Brian Stutz records his podcast, TRIO Thirty Talk, at Andersen Hall on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Friday, October 22, 2021 TRIO Thirty Talk podcast highlights campus resources for UNL students

Brian Stutz, an academic outreach specialist for TRIO programs, is on a mission to solve this problem with his podcast, TRIO Thirty Talk. During each 30 minute episode, Stutz highlights student resources at UNL, along with campus events for the given week.

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021 Registration open for Gender Equity Conference

Nebraska Sen. Megan Hunt will deliver the keynote address during the sixth annual Gender Equity Conference.

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 Rangel sets sights on improving others’ mental health

Meet Bex Rangel, a psychology major from Bellevue, Nebraska. From working as a well-being coach on campus and a youth supervisor at Boys Town, to advocating for BIPOC mental health education and joining the Family Development Lab, Rangel is committed to helping others.

We Are Nebraska performers pose in campus green space

Monday, October 4, 2021 We Are Nebraska returns with three performances

The We Are Nebraska interns return with three performances in October.

Friday, October 1, 2021 Cornstock, parade headline homecoming festivities Oct. 1

Events across campus will take place Oct. 1, the penultimate day of homecoming week at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, including the rejuvenated Cornstock festival.

[Art by Andrea Atkinson | Daily Nebraskan]

Tuesday, September 28, 2021 NU’s new gender and chosen name policy promotes inclusion

[Daily Nebraskan] Students can identify a chosen name by accessing their student information system with no documentation needed. From there, the student’s chosen name will be used “wherever possible in the course of University education, business and communication,” according to the policy statement.

Students dance during the university's first Rainbow Ball, which was held in 2019. [Troy Fedderson | University Communication ]

Monday, September 27, 2021 Rainbow Ball set for Oct. 8

The LGBTQA+ inclusive homecoming dance is 8 to 11 p.m. Oct. 8 in the Kauffman Academic Residential Center. The event will feature music, dancing, light refreshments and a photo booth.

The annual Homecoming celebration at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is Sept. 26 to Oct. 2, 2021.

Sunday, September 26, 2021 8 events for EVERYONE during Homecoming Week

Homecoming at NEBRASKA is much more than an autumn football game and student royalty. There are activities each day for entertainment, giving back, and showing your Husker spirit. Here are great activities that every student should seek out.

Tim Anderson, a third-year law student from Huntington Beach, California, stocks the shelves in the new East Campus Food Pantry.

Wednesday, September 15, 2021 Nebraska joins the Big Ten for One Big Week

From Sept. 13-18, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln joins its Big Ten institutional partners for One Big Week. The event challenges university communities to harness school pride for student support, including assisting students who depend on the services provided by the Husker Pantry.

Students enjoy an ice cream cone at Cather Dining Center.

Monday, September 13, 2021 Dining Leadership Program helps students pay room and board

Currently in its first year, the Dining Student Leadership Program is a pilot program actively recruiting up to 35 first-year students who qualify for federal work-study. Participants will not only gain valuable experience for other fields and professions, but will provide an essential service to the campus community.

Branched Oak Bike Ride with UNL Outdoor Adventures.

Friday, September 3, 2021 8 great events are happening Sept. 7–12

The first full week of September is also the third week of the semester. Here's a list of recommended campus events for Huskers to check out.

A row of books with LGBTQA rainbow tag on the spine. [Shutterstock]

Wednesday, September 1, 2021 NU Press book series celebrates LGBTQ+ literature

Wednesday, September 1, 2021 Lavender Closet to re-debut access to gender affirming clothing

For students who want gender affirming clothes, the team at the LGBTQA+ Center created a place to discreetly get free identity-affirming clothing and accessories. The Lavender Closet will have its grand reopening on Friday, Sept. 3 at 10 a.m. on the third floor of the Nebraska Union.

Coffee Talks meet Mondays and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. in the Nebraska Union.

Sunday, August 29, 2021 Big Red Welcome continues: 8 events to attend August 30-Sept. 3

Big Red Welcome events continue into the first six weeks of the semester. Here's 8 things for Huskers to do during the second week of fall semester.

A few students play a get to know you game during the BIPOC Welcome Reception

Monday, August 23, 2021 UNL celebrates community during first annual BIPOC Greek welcome

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Multicultural Greek Council and National Pan-Hellenic Council partnered with the Chancellor’s Commission on the Status of People of Color, Multicultural Professionals Network and Office of Graduate Studies to put on the event and reach out to anyone interested in joining a multicultural sorority or fraternity.

Friday, August 20, 2021 Inclusive policy recognizes Huskers’ chosen name, gender identities

Following more than a year of discussion, review and implementation, the University of Nebraska system has launched a Chosen Name and Gender Identity Policy, allowing students, faculty and staff at all NU campuses — including UNL — to select their chosen name, gender identity and pronouns.

Club Fairs are happening August 25 & 26, 2021 at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Thursday, August 19, 2021 Explore nearly 150 student orgs at Club Fairs on August 25 & 26

Occurring at the start of each semester, the Club Fairs are a chance for Huskers to meet and mingle with many recognized student organizations and clubs (RSOs) all at once.

Carolina Saquiche Dominguez portrait with graduation regalia

Friday, August 13, 2021 Campus, family supports help Dominguez realize collegiate dreams

Through support from family and University of Nebraska–Lincoln programs, Dominguez is realizing her college dream and will earn a degree in criminal justice on Aug. 14.

Sunday, August 8, 2021 Being Black in Lincoln: Wahadi Allen has gone from rags to kitchens

The chef and dining center manager at the East Campus Dining Center is showcased in the popular Lincoln Journal Star series.