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[Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing]

Monday, January 22, 2024 Nominations for LGBTQA+ support honor due by March 1

The Chancellor’s Commission on the Status of Gender and Sexual Identities is seeking nominations of individuals, departments/units or campus organizations that have made a significant impact on the LGBTQA+ community at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

In this file photo, Bree Bell, a freshman from Omaha, sorts food in the storage room at Matt Talbot during MLK Week 2023.

Thursday, January 18, 2024 Campus encouraged to volunteer during MLK Week observance

The MLK Week Planning Committee is encouraging the campus community to serve others through volunteering with local nonprofit agencies during the week.

Tuesday, January 16, 2024 Redefining the RA’s Role

[Inside Higher Ed] On many campuses, resident assistants handle everything from fire safety to mental health counseling. Now some institutions are breaking up the job to make it more manageable. UNL's Counselor-In-Residence program is mentioned

Monday, December 11, 2023 Give back to the community with MLK Week's volunteer opps

UNL's annual MLK Week of Service happens during the spring semester's first five days Jan 22-26, 2024. Commit yourself now to one of the 10 service projects that have been arranged by the university.

Barbara Woodhead, new director of services for students with disabilities.

Friday, December 8, 2023 Woodhead named director of Services for Students with Disabilities

Barbara Woodhead has been appointed permanent director of Services for Students with Disabilities. Previously interim director, Woodhead transitions into this role having already made a significant impact on both the department and students’ academic and personal success in college.

Members of all four Greek councils take a group photo jumping in the air on East Campus.

Friday, December 8, 2023 FALL IN FOCUS: 83 images celebrate student life at Nebraska

Look back on an amazing Fall 2023 semester and celebrate Husker student life through these photos captured and curated by Student Affairs. Reminisce as you scroll through moments from Big Red Welcome, Volleyball Day in Nebraska, Homecoming, and everything in between.

Woman in yellow long sleeve shirt watching TV and eating

Tuesday, December 5, 2023 Bits and Bites: Serve yourself – mindful eating

Mindful eating is the practice of aligning with your body's hunger, fullness, and taste satisfaction cues without judgment. Eating mindfully is like a superpower for your food choices.

Monday, December 4, 2023 Nebraska in the national news: November 2023

UNL Campus Recreation will begin a $4.9 million renovation in late November, Campus Rec magazine reported Nov. 9.

Domonique Cudjo, assistant director of the Gender and Sexuality Center, attaches a gift tag to a bicycle being given to a little Husker. [Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing]

Friday, December 1, 2023 Largest ever Holidays for Little Huskers to serve more than 130 children

Holidays for Little Huskers will bring tidings of comfort and joy to University of Nebraska–Lincoln families heading into the season of giving.

Itty Bitty sports staff interact with participants

Friday, November 17, 2023 Itty Bitty Sports nets youth an assist in fundamentals

Any basketball career starts with the first basket, and a University of Nebraska–Lincoln Campus Recreation program is helping area youth make their first shot.

Monday, November 13, 2023 Abel dining hall’s numbers triple due to mobile ordering

[Daily Nebraskan] Since the beginning of the semester, Transact Mobile Ordering has become a staple app for many UNL students. On the home screen, a variety of dining halls offer choices to students ordering ahead. With eight restaurant options in Abel alone, the intention of turning it into a completely mobile ordering-based dining hall has risen to success.

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 McCarter aims to make all students feel at home in dining centers

Ellyn McCarter believes in the power of food to build community. McCarter, registered dietitian and nutrition manager for Dining Services at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, wants to dispel nutrition myths and make sure all students have a chance to build their campus family.

Student celebrate their win of the Showtime competition in the Coliseum [Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing]

Monday, October 30, 2023 Huskers mark weeklong Homecoming celebration, culminating in win

Among the highlights were "Showtime" in the Coliseum, the Traditions Race, a cornhole tournament, parade and the Cornstock Festival. The celebration culminated with a gridiron matchup between Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Purdue Boilermakers.

Thursday, October 26, 2023 UNL Campus Recreation's Sally Pfeiffer is invaluable

[Daily Nebraskan] People always say practice makes perfect. No one is a better example of this than the woman behind the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Campus Recreation Center’s scheduling services.

Tuesday, October 10, 2023 Housing and Dining offering complimentary meals for faculty, staff

University Housing and Dining is showing its appreciation to faculty and staff by offering free, complimentary meals at select dining centers Oct. 16-17.

Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences is hosting a Unity Carnival from 6 to 8 p.m. October 10 on East Campus Mall. [courtesy image]

Monday, October 9, 2023 RSO ROUNDUP: Wind down from midterm exams at a Unity Carnival and other student org events

In this issue: MENA // The Marvel Bunch // MANNRS // American Marketing Association // Phi Beta Sigma // Dare to Wear // Chi Omega // Kappa Delta Chi // Omega Delta Phi // Dance Marathon // Karaoke for a Kause

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.

The annual Holidays for Little Huskers fulfills the holiday wish lists of the children of UNL students. [photo: Mike Jackson | Student Affairs]

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 Holidays for Little Huskers to provide gifts to kids of student-parents

RSOs, Greek chapters, friends, and departments can come together to purchase wish list items and gifts for the children of Husker student-parents to help make the holidays a little brighter and provide a little something extra during the winter season. Donors need to sign up by October 31, 2023.

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

Rainbow drawn in chalk on asphalt. [photo by alex jackman | unsplash]

Monday, October 2, 2023 October is LGBTQA+ History Month. Four ways you can show support at UNL.

Gender and Sexuality Center shares a list of recommended events and actions for the community and allies to enjoy and celebrate.