Fraternity and Sorority Life

Wednesday, September 2, 2020 Chancellor tells UNL's Greeks 'no negativity' associated with quarantining houses

"There is no negativity associated with a quarantine," Green said during the meeting, according to an audio recording shared with the Journal Star. "I would point to and say that is actually very positive leadership that if you're in that situation, that you're following the guidance."

Friday, August 28, 2020 11 campus happenings to check out this week

Civic challenge fair, coffee talks, study abroad, and career fair preparations are some of the highlights students can join August 31 to September 6, 2020.

Wednesday, August 26, 2020 Quarantine a key part of campus COVID-19 protections

Two weeks, 14 days or 336 hours. Just enough time to binge every episode of “The Office,” “Stranger Things” and “Community,” plus all 23 Marvel superhero movies — with a few hours to spare for studying, sleeping, eating and restroom breaks.

Friday, August 21, 2020 Approval necessary for all large campus events

Due to COVID-19, all on-campus events projected to include 50 (or more) participants are required to go through an approval process and must follow all public health protocols.

Roni Miller, president of the Association of Students of the University of Nebraska, student regent and senior political science/Spanish major

Friday, August 21, 2020 ASUN President: ‘If we ignore public health policy, we will not stay on campus’

Dear University of Nebraska-Lincoln Community, I grew up in Nebraska dreaming of becoming a Husker. I have learned many things since first coming to campus. But most importantly, as I enter my senior year, I recognize the great privilege it is to be a Husker.

Sunday, August 16, 2020 Follow these Instagrams to connect with on-campus communities

Keep up with what fellow Huskers are doing - whether it’s to draw inspiration, find out about new events, set up a collaboration, or just get a glimpse into what others are up to.

Will Bauer is a senior boradcasting major at UNL.

Sunday, August 9, 2020 A plea to fellow UNL students: Wear masks and don't go to big parties

Senior broadcasting major Will Bauer urges his Husker peers to be smart, think of the big picture and do the right thing.

"Torn Notebook" sculpture on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Thursday, August 6, 2020 ICYMI: @UNLStudentLife summer highlights

Throughout the summer @UNLStudentLife connected Huskers to campus and one another on Instagram.

Wednesday, August 5, 2020 In My Own Words: Kirsten Wandrey

Kirsten Wandrey is a sophomore journalism major in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications. In spring 2019 - prior to enrolling at the university - she was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that dramatically changed her life. In her own words, Kirsten shares details about her successful transition to living on-campus at UNL and finding community and connections to help her achieve.

The university is requiring that facial coverings be worn during the fall semester when indoors and when social distancing cannot be observed. Students and employees will each receive two masks each.

Wednesday, July 29, 2020 University finalizes mask delivery plans for fall semester

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is preparing to deliver more than 60,000 cloth masks to its students, instructors, researchers and staff. Every member of the campus community will receive two cloth masks — one red, one black.

Thursday, May 28, 2020 Greek organization recruitment adjusts for fall

Greek chapters at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are changing their recruitment processes to continue to engage students while adhering to social distancing guidelines.

Monday, May 11, 2020 Father’s legacy inspires Pogue to lead others at Nebraska

May 9 will be a day to remember for University of Nebraska–Lincoln senior Reilly Pogue.

Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Greek life works to overcome challenges with recruitment through COVID-19

Greek Row at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is less active after many chapters closed their houses due to COVID-19, but Greek life students continue to adapt and look to the future.

Jack Butler, historian of Phi Delta Theta, sits in the stairwell of his fraternity house on Monday, March 2, 2020, in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Thursday, March 19, 2020 Phi Delta Theta’s iconic staircase light designs continue to brighten campus

As the University of Nebraska-Lincoln adjusted to changes due to COVID-19, the Phi Delta Theta fraternity house was business as usual. Armed with tiny cardboard cutouts, a three-tiered staircase and a computer-generated design of the Irish flag and a shamrock, the members were able to decorate their house’s spiral staircase wall with St. Patrick’s Day pixel art.

Mueller Bell Tower appears amongst the spring blooms on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus.

Tuesday, March 17, 2020 10 Huskers honored with Student Luminary Awards

Ten University of Nebraska–Lincoln students have been honored with Student Luminary Awards for their exceptional leadership and commitment to improving campus life.

Brianna Juma, director of Director of Greeks Go Green, poses for a portrait inside the Nebraska East Union on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2020, in Lincoln, Nebraska. | Daily Nebraskan

Friday, February 21, 2020 Students prove passion for environment, restore Greeks Go Green

Despite the Greeks Go Green project ending years ago, a few University Nebraska-Lincoln students came together to not only bring back the organization, but also make it a better fit for the Greek community as a whole.

Associate professor Kwakituli Dreher teaches a Zumba class for Love Your Heart Week at the Nebraska East Union on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Lincoln, Nebraska. | Daily Nebraskan

Thursday, February 13, 2020 ‘Love Your Heart Week’ educates students on heart healthy habits

University of Nebraska-Lincoln organizations have come together for the initiative “Love Your Heart Week” to raise awareness about heart health — especially among at-risk students.

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.

Monday, February 10, 2020 Discover last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts on campus

Valentine’s Day is upon us and the last-minute rush to plan a fun night and pick up a suitable present may leave you scrambling. Luckily, there are multiple on-campus sales and opportunities to find some meaningful Valentine’s Day gifts for your someone special.

Friday, February 7, 2020 Sigma Nu fraternity to officially recharter, hopes to regain condemned house

After being recognized again as a fraternity by the Interfraternity Council in 2016, Sigma Nu members began a recolonization process with multiple requirements. They will complete that process with a chartering ceremony this weekend and move forward with several goals.