Professional Development

Students participate in an ice breaker activity at the Nebraska Coliseum

Friday, February 2, 2024 VC Anderson challenges donors to give to Student Affairs for Glow Big Red

Glow Big Red is a 24-hour day of giving to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln to raise money for scholarships, colleges, programs, student organizations, inclusion, mental health, and much more. The giving day starts at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 14, and continues through noon on Thursday, Feb. 15.

The university will host a Jan. 19 hiring fair to help fill more than 50 custodial and dining positions.

Friday, January 13, 2023 Nebraska U hosts hiring fair for custodial, dining positions

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln will host a hiring fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 19, to help fill more than 50 custodial and dining positions.

Paul Brown (right) and Tina Pham (left) drop off donations Dec. 16 at the Foster Care Closet.

Monday, December 19, 2022 Dining Services holiday drive supports children in foster care

Tina Pham spent the morning of Dec. 16 hauling boxes and carts full of donations from each campus dining center to the Cather Dining Center, where four additional volunteers were helping to organize and load the items into three vehicles.

Friday, September 9, 2022 Mazza hired to lead employee wellness; HealthierU launched

HealthierU, a new employee wellness program, is launching this fall with the creation of a website and hiring of Annalisa Mazza to serve as assistant director for employee wellness.

Friday, August 19, 2022 Novotny named executive director of housing

Lucas Novotny has been named the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s executive director of housing. He will join the campus full-time on Aug. 22.

Wednesday, July 6, 2022 Francis retirement reception is July 13

A retirement reception for Charlie Francis, senior director of housing and dining, will take place from 4 to 5:30 p.m. July 13 at the Nebraska East Union, Great Plains Room. Remarks are scheduled for 4:30 p.m.

Friday, June 17, 2022 Highstreet retirement reception June 29

A retirement reception for Vicki Highstreet, special projects manager for diversity, equity and inclusion, will be held from 3:30 to 5 p.m. June 29 at the Nebraska Union Ballroom. Remarks are scheduled for 4 p.m.

CAPS staff receives the Vice Chancellor's Award for Campus Impact

Friday, May 20, 2022 Student Affairs staff honored at Inspiring Excellence Awards

During an afternoon reception, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Laurie Bellows recognized more than 20 staff members for their outstanding contributions over the past year. Hosted at Willa Cather Dining Center on May 20, the annual Inspiring Excellence Awards celebrated individuals and teams for their efforts to cultivate student success through engagement, well-being and a commitment to diversity.

The following individuals and cross-functional teams were recognized:

Columns at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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.

Friday, September 24, 2021 Lanham selected to lead Campus Recreation

Following a competitive national search, Amy Lanham has been named director of Campus Recreation at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Isolation housing team members receive awards plaques

Monday, May 24, 2021 79 staff members recognized at Student Affairs’ Inspiring Excellence Awards

Hosted at Willa Cather Dining Center on May 14, the staff recognition program celebrated individuals whose contributions embodied the university’s educational mission and Student Affairs’ mission of cultivating student success through engagement, well-being and a commitment to diversity.

Jake Johnson, nominator, and Sue Moore, recipient of the 2021 James V. Griesen Exemplary Service to Students Award

Thursday, May 20, 2021 Moore honored for work with students

Sue Moore, associate director for student advocacy and support, has received the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s James V. Griesen Exemplary Service to Students Award.

Love Library cupola at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Tuesday, March 30, 2021 75 faculty, staff receive Family and Friends Recognition Awards

The Family and Friends Awards, formerly known as the Parents’ Recognition Awards, recognize faculty and staff who have made a significant difference in students’ lives. Seventy-five University of Nebraska-Lincoln employees were honored for their support to students during a virtual celebration March 5.

Wednesday, February 24, 2021 Culbertson, Kassebaum, McGargill, Oestmann, Rathgeber collect Kudos

Five University of Nebraska–Lincoln staff members received Kudos awards from the NU Board of Regents in 2020, including Tony Rathgeber, associate director of conference services and collaborations for Housing Conference Services.

Tuesday, July 28, 2020 King named assistant vice chancellor for student affairs

Kelli King has been named an assistant vice chancellor for student affairs. She starts in the new role on Aug. 1.

Friday, June 5, 2020 Student Affairs recognizes staff with Inspiring Excellence Awards

Staff members in Student Affairs play a critical role as professionals, coaches, and mentors to help students be their best. The following individuals and units were recognized during a virtual awards celebration June 5.

Award Recipients

Collaborate

Facilities Planning and Construction & Facilities Maintenance and Operations

Connect

Cory Densberger

Nebraska Unions

Aerial of University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Wednesday, April 15, 2020 Suicide gatekeeper training available online

Faculty, staff and students at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln can access free QPR suicide prevention gatekeeper training remotely.

Carrie Fitzwater and John Lenich portraits

Wednesday, March 11, 2020 Fitzwater and Lenich honored for work with students

Student Affairs has named Carrie Fitzwater, associate director for residence life, and John Lenich, Earl Dunlap Distinguished Professor of Law Emeritus, recipients of the James V. Griesen Exemplary Service to Students Award.

Four Nebraska students pose for a photo with their advisor at the Midwest Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls conference.

Friday, February 28, 2020 Student leaders, advisor, earn awards at residence halls conference

Two first-year students and their advisor received awards for outstanding residence hall leadership in the Residence Hall Association (RHA) and National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) at the Midwest Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls (MACURH) conference in early February.

Natalie Jones, a fifth-generation Nebraska rancher and third-generation University of Nebraska-Lincoln grad, will start her next chapter from an office in Agricultural Hall as a media specialist.

Thursday, December 19, 2019 Grad's Nebraska story not finished yet

Natalie Jones is wistful and proud when she speaks of her family’s homestead, Diamond Bar Ranch. As a fifth-generation Nebraskan and rancher, she hopes to eventually move back and help run the sprawling cow-calf operation, established in 1901 north of Stapleton in the Sandhills.