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Jake Dietrich (left) serves Grace Clausen at a carving table during the Raikes Beef Co. dinner April 14 at the Cather Dining Center. The event featured hundreds of pounds of beef, all produced some 30 miles east of campus in Ashland.

Friday, April 15, 2022 Dining Services dishes feast of locally-grown beef

Prime rib. New York strip. Sirloin. Flat Iron. Brisket. And a special set of short ribs. A seemingly never-ending cavalcade of Nebraska beef — all locally grown in Ashland, just 30 minutes from campus — was what was for dinner April 14 at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Cather Dining Center.

Wednesday, April 13, 2022 ‘What Were You Wearing?’ exhibit at UNL ‘opens people’s minds’ on sexual assault

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln showcased an art exhibit on Wednesday that recreated the outfits that survivors were wearing when they were sexually assaulted.

Students place orders Mary Ellen's at the 2021 Food Truck Festival outside the Willa Cather Dining Complex.

Friday, April 8, 2022 Food trucks offer unique lunch options April 19

The university community can enjoy dining outdoors on April 19 during a special food truck lunch event outside Willa Cather Dining Center.

Thursday, April 7, 2022 Pollard, Tetreault honored for dedication to students

Ann Marie Pollard, associate professor of practice in the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film, and Pat Tetreault, director of the LGBTQA+ Center and Women’s Center, were honored with the James V. Griesen Exemplary Service to Students award at a reception April 1.

Monday, April 4, 2022 Red Memorial is April 8

The Red Memorial, an annual University of Nebraska–Lincoln remembrance for the lives of students, faculty, staff and alumni who died during the current academic year, will take place April 8.

Student Luminaries award reception at Hawks Hall

Monday, April 4, 2022 10 Huskers honored with Student Luminary awards

Ten University of Nebraska-Lincoln students — eight undergraduates and two graduate students — were awarded Student Luminary Awards to recognize their exceptional leadership and commitment to improving the campus and community.

A student writes a note to offer support to survivors of sexual violence.

Friday, April 1, 2022 6 Ways to get involved in Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, designed to call attention to and prevent sexual assault, harassment and abuse. Campus events hosted by the Center for Advocacy, Response and Education (CARE) and student organizations during the month offer education around sexual consent, the impact of sexual violence and how to offer support for survivors.

Here are six ways you can participate in creating a brighter future and helping to end sexual violence:

Husker Pantry has two campus locations: 1st floor inside University Health Center and 1st floor of the East Campus Visitors Center. [Student Affairs | University of Nebraska–Lincoln]

Tuesday, March 15, 2022 Food drive to collect 2,022 items for Husker Pantry

The Spring Food Drive is one of two collection drives the pantry's Volunteers Board coordinate annually.

Students in the university's Divine Nine Greek organizations pose on the Gaughan Center steps wearing their letters.

Wednesday, March 2, 2022 Divine Nine members reflect, impact campus life

Within the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s campus, some of society’s most influential fraternities and sororities thrive. Known as “The Divine Nine,” these organizations are dedicated to uplifting and encouraging Black men and women.

Tuesday, March 1, 2022 In the news: Burks encourages students of color to join STEM fields

“Chronicle: Celebrating Black History Month,” a production by KETV in Omaha, featured the work Nebraska’s Marianna Burks is doing to get more students of color interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields.

Kelli King facilitates a conversation with Kevin Richardson

Monday, February 21, 2022 Conversation with Kevin Richardson sheds light on wrongful conviction

Kevin Richardson, one of the members of “Central Park Five”, spoke at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln about his experience with wrongful conviction and the rough path he endured to prove his innocence in a time of racial injustice.

Wednesday, February 2, 2022 ASUN, COVID-19 Task Force partner to provide KN95 masks for campus

An initiative started by the Association of Students of the University of Nebraska has led to the availability of four KN95 masks for every student, faculty and staff.

Aerial view of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln north past Love Library

Wednesday, January 26, 2022 Nominations open for Chancellor’s Outstanding Contribution to Women Award

Nominations are open for the Chancellor’s Outstanding Contribution to Women Award.

Students portion beans and rice into baggies for the Food Bank of Lincoln

Friday, January 21, 2022 Huskers pack 2,128 meals for MLK Week service project

Nearly 120 University of Nebraska–Lincoln volunteers packed 2,128 rice and bean meals this week as part of a service project honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Community service officers Komlan Akakpo and Trevor Caldwell talk with Cohan Bonow, student and front desk supervisor at University Suites. The CSOs are wearing more casual uniforms in 2022.

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 Student comfort, safety focus of CSO uniform update

As Huskers have returned to residence halls for the spring semester, they’re seeing familiar faces in different uniforms patrolling the hallways.

Monday, January 10, 2022 Nominations open for student luminary, service to students awards

Nominations are being sought for the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Student Luminary Awards — an honor designed to recognize 10 students for their exceptional leadership and commitment — and the James V. Griesen Service to Students Award.

Friday, October 1, 2021 Cornstock, parade headline homecoming festivities Oct. 1

Events across campus will take place Oct. 1, the penultimate day of homecoming week at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, including the rejuvenated Cornstock festival.

[Art by Andrea Atkinson | Daily Nebraskan]

Tuesday, September 28, 2021 NU’s new gender and chosen name policy promotes inclusion

[Daily Nebraskan] Students can identify a chosen name by accessing their student information system with no documentation needed. From there, the student’s chosen name will be used “wherever possible in the course of University education, business and communication,” according to the policy statement.

The annual Homecoming celebration at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is Sept. 26 to Oct. 2, 2021.

Sunday, September 26, 2021 8 events for EVERYONE during Homecoming Week

Homecoming at NEBRASKA is much more than an autumn football game and student royalty. There are activities each day for entertainment, giving back, and showing your Husker spirit. Here are great activities that every student should seek out.

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.