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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.

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 Chancellor announces restructuring of leadership team, cabinet

Chancellor Rodney D. Bennett announced a restructuring of his executive leadership team and cabinet in an Aug. 20 email to faculty and staff.

group of blue and red winter coats on hangers on a clothing rack. [image: markus spiske | unsplash]

Thursday, May 30, 2024 Operation Warmth to collect winter coats for students

Even as we await the official start of the summer, preparations are already happening to assist students during the next cold weather season.

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 This summer, celebrate Pride with these five ideas

Updated for 2024. A previous version was originally published in 2023.

The entire month of June is recognized as Pride Month for the LGBTQA+ community.

Although many festivities are organized for June (especially in large urban areas), there are activities and opportunities to celebrate throughout the summer.

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.

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.

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

The UNL campus recreational center at City Campus in Lincoln, Nebraska. [photo by Jerry Saguin | Daily Nebraskan]

Friday, March 8, 2024 Campus rec centers support healthy lifestyles among all age groups

[Daily Nebraskan] It isn’t the most common sight to see someone over the age of 40 curling dumbbells in a college recreation center, but for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, this is a regular occurrence.

Love Library cupola. [Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing]

Tuesday, March 5, 2024 Fifteen to be honored as Women of Courage, Character and Commitment

After a record-breaking 77 nominations were received, fifteen individuals – five students, five staff, and five faculty – have been selected as the 2024 Women of Courage, Character and Commitment.

exterior main entrance of Campus Recreation Center.

Monday, March 4, 2024 Campus Recreation Advisory Council applications now open

The Campus Recreation Advisory Council provides the opportunity for student involvement and input into facilities, programs and services of Campus Recreation.

Monday, March 4, 2024 University Dining offering free meals to staff, faculty

University Housing and Dining Services is showing its appreciation to staff and faculty, offering complimentary meals at select dining centers March 11-12.

Friday, March 1, 2024 Halal options expanded to meet students' needs

As individuals share ideas and customs, dining can play a central role in finding a place on campus. Through the expansion of halal options in the dining centers, the Husker community helps welcome all students and guests.

Friday, March 1, 2024 Free cooking demo highlights the end of events for National Nutrition Month®

National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign during March created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, where everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits.

Jean Marcel Ngoko Djiokap guards University of Nebraska-Lincoln student Delaney Knight from getting open at Cook Pavilion on Feb. 9, 2024. [Kirk Rangel | University Communication and Marketing]

Wednesday, February 21, 2024 Physics prof connects with students through sports

Nebraska’s Jean Marcel Ngoko Djiokap is taking physics lessons from the lectern to athletic fields to connect with students. Through the first weeks of each semester, the associate professor of physics offers social opportunities at the Campus Recreation Center.

Monday, February 12, 2024 HealthierU offering new virtual wellness platform for employees

The HealthierU Employee Wellness program is offering a virtual wellness platform for all benefit-eligible employees.

Main entrance of Campus Rec Center. [photo by Jerry Saguin | Daily Nebraskan]

Tuesday, February 6, 2024 Amid lack of locker rooms, pool access, students still visit UNL Rec Center

[Daily Nebraskan] In a project set to run until the spring semester of 2025, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Campus Recreation Center has been undergoing renovations in order to update locker rooms, create universal access to their pool and add more strength and conditioning space.

Students participate in a Basics Meditation group fitness class at Campus Recreation Center.

Friday, January 26, 2024 Explore cuisine, clubs, meditation, and more at 7 events this week

Browse hundreds of posters for sale, attend the final MLK Week commemorative event, celebrate Black History Month with a delicious dinner, practice mindful meditation, and cheer on the women's basketball and men's gymnastics teams at home.