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Night of the Living Drag Show is Oct 27, 2023.

Monday, October 9, 2023 10 campus activities to get you in the Halloween spirit

If you're eager to get in the Halloween spirit, check out these events that begin soon and run through the month of October.

Saladworks + Frutta Bowls now available at Abel Dining Center

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 Saladworks and Frutta Bowls open first location at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Saladworks, the nation’s leading fast-casual entree salad franchise, and Frutta Bowls, a restaurant concept structured around specialty açai bowls, have opened their first location in Nebraska. Located in the Abel Dining Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Otto Meza serves food from the Harper Smokehouse Food Truck

Monday, October 2, 2023 Meza’s years of experience help feed Husker community

“We put out great product. I think our food is really, really good.” —Otto Meza, production manager, Housing and Dining Services

Payton Horacek, who grew up in Omaha, recalled the overwhelming wave of new obstacles and responsibilities she encountered during her first year that now inform her work as a counselor. [Matthew Strasburger | University Communication and Marketing]]

Monday, September 25, 2023 Counselors-in-residence offer convenient mental health resources

As a counselor-in-residence in Eastside Suites, Payton Horacek’s goal is to help Huskers feel like they have someone nearby to turn to when they need to talk. She’s one of three trained mental health professionals stationed in residence halls around campus available to meet with resident students.

Friday, September 22, 2023 Sustain UNL takes charge of food waste reduction

Sustain UNL, a sustainability-focused student group at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, reintroduced OZZI reusable containers as a choice of packaging for certain dining options on campus this semester. The containers can be reused to reduce waste from other packaging options.

Morgan Hartman, sustainability coordinator, wheels a new recycle station into place in the Suites residential complex. [Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing]

Friday, September 15, 2023 All in the Hall continues expansion, now in 56 buildings

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Office of Sustainability made a big push ahead of the fall semester to continue expanding the All in the Hall recycling program on campus.

Payton Horacek; Lesley Garcia; Jamie Rojas

Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Meet the Counselors-in-Residence

For Huskers living in residence halls, there are 3 trained mental health professionals a.k.a. “Counselors-in-Residence” available to meet close to where you live - and at no cost. Common session topics include homesickness, school stress, depression, anxiety, coping skills, relationships, and more.

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

Wednesday, August 23, 2023 Adjusted campus hours and services for Volleyball Day In Nebraska, Aug. 30

A list of the adjusted hours and open spots on August 30, 2022, when the University observes Volleyball Day in Nebraska and instructional continuity day.

Marissa Brewer of Omaha (right) poses for a selfie with her mom and dad, John and Michelle, as they enter Devaney Sports Center to start the move in process. [Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing]

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 School spirit welcomes new Huskers to residence halls

Music, banners and lots of red welcomed the newest Huskers to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln campus this week. Nearly 5,000 moved into their new homes during a four-day period, ringing in the 2023-24 academic year.

Larry Shippen [Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing]

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 Shippen relishes role behind the scenes helping new students make campus home

You might call Larry Shippen a maestro — conducting behind the scenes to make the new Husker experience a great one. As the director of housing facilities operations at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, he is the backbone of a well-oiled move-in machine.

New outdoor tables sit on the west side of Nebraska Union.

Friday, August 11, 2023 New Faces, New Spaces: What has changed on campus for fall semester

As you come back for the fall semester, you may notice a few changes around campus. Here are a few things that have been in the works during the summer.

Three phone screens displaying apps needed for the fall semester, including Goosechase, the Nebraska app, and Transact mobile dining.

Tuesday, August 8, 2023 9 apps you need for fall semester

These are the apps every Husker needs right now to navigate campus life and have a successful start to the semester.

Pencil holder filled with pencils next to a clock, headphones, and a sticky note with a list of to-do items.

Thursday, August 3, 2023 Back to School Checklist: Do these things in the next 2 weeks.

Here are the things you should be doing in the next couple of weeks so you are ready for a strong start to the academic year on August 21, 2023.

Sean Jones, a line cook with Dining Services, adds Oklahoma BBQ sauce to Jeff Logans’ order of ribs and sausages.

Tuesday, July 25, 2023 Burgers and BBQ: East Campus brings unexpected to summer dining

East Campus Dining Center offers a delicious, multi-cultural dining experience during the summer.

Wednesday, July 19, 2023 Annis receives highest honor from national food service association

During their annual conference in Baltimore, MD, the National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS) awarded Dave Annis, director of dining services at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, their most prestigious honor - the Theodore W. Minah Distinguished Service Award - for exemplary and enduring contributions to the foodservice industry and the association.

Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Selleck Food Court named 2023 Best Concept Award winner

Food Management Magazine selected the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's Selleck Food Court as the Best Renovation award winner in its 2023 Best Concept Awards program.

Nathan Hé laughs for a photo on the stairs of the Wick Alumni Center

Wednesday, June 28, 2023 Hé building out welcoming community for alumni

This week, meet Nathan Hé. As an undergrad from Chongqing, China, Hé got involved across campus — from joining RSOs to finding opportunities for hands-on learning. Now as the assistant director of alumni engagement for the Nebraska Alumni Association, he’s creating more opportunities for alumni and students to engage with each other and find communities that are important for them.

Friday, May 26, 2023 12 summer events & activities to enjoy in Lincoln

Staying in Lincoln for the summer? Check out these great activities and events.

Thursday, May 25, 2023 Campus buildings, services adjust hours for summer

A list of open campus spots and adjusted hours for May 30 - August 15, 2023.

Wednesday, May 24, 2023 Student life at Nebraska by the numbers

Explore student leadership, involvement and experiences during the 2022-23 academic year by the numbers.