Student Involvement

Sign with cursive text that reads "Happy Friendsgiving" surrounded by pumpkins

Thursday, November 7, 2024 Friendsgiving: Foster positivity and gratitude at your celebrations

The autumn holiday season is here, and for many Husker students, it’s a time to reconnect and reflect on experiences with friends. This tradition, known as Friendsgiving, is a casual, informal gathering where friends come together on or around Thanksgiving, often over a shared meal.

Whether you’re planning a Friendsgiving on campus or heading home to celebrate with friends, you can enjoy the festivities while prioritizing everyone’s well-being and creating a positive, responsible social environment.

Monday, October 28, 2024 Enjoy the annual Husker Haunt and 10 more Halloween happenings

Halloween week has arrived! Check out these 10 ghoulishly fun happenings get into a festive mood as October draws to a close.

Nebraska's Hollie Swanson (left) and Logan Kahlor practice cornhole tosses while setting up the 2024 homecoming yard games competition on the Meier Commons. In her fifth year helping plan the annual celebration, Swanson is now leading the homecoming committee. [Troy Fedderson | University Communication and Marketing]

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 Swanson, homecoming team craft events for all Huskers

Since taking on leadership of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s annual fall celebration in February, Hollie Swanson and the homecoming committee have worked to create a slate of events that offers something for every Husker.

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 SLICE offering Courageous Dialogue workshops

Huskers are invited to participate in a Courageous Dialogue workshop that is designed to foster meaningful and transformative conversations.

Carl, a therapy dog, enjoys pets from passing students during Well-being fest on Sept. 24. [Jordan Opp | University Communication and Marketing]

Monday, September 16, 2024 Well-being Collective launched to enhance student supports

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has established a Well-being Collective, an initiative designed to align student support services and assure that student needs are being met.

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

Thursday, September 12, 2024 Adjusted campus hours and services for Instructional Continuity Day, Sept 20

Latest update 3:30 p.m. September 13, 2024. Hours and instructions are subject to change without prior notification.

Chancellor Rodney Bennett approved September 20, 2024 as an instructional continuity day when Husker Football hosts Illinois for a Friday night game in Memorial Stadium.

Students with bicycles outside the Dairy Store at the University of Nebraska_Lincoln.

Monday, September 9, 2024 11 can't miss activities this week, including Homecoming 101, pickleball, and Pan Dulce

Spend some time outside and relax before the semester gets too hectic with these events happening on campus September 9–16, 2024.

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 Volunteer Digest: 5 nonprofits you can help this summer

Groups and individuals can join with fellow Huskers during the summer to volunteer at nonprofits in Lincoln to address community needs.

Middle Eastern & North African Student Association received four awards at the annual Student Impact Awards on May 1, 2024. [Mike Jackson | Student Affairs]

Monday, May 6, 2024 Student organizations, individuals honored at year-end Student Impact Awards

The Student Impact Awards were announced for 2023-24 by Student Leadership, Involvement and Community Engagement at an evening reception in the Nebraska Union on May 1, 2024.

Monopoly is one of the board games you can play at the May 9, 2024 event at Love Library. [image by maria-lin-kim-lum]

Thursday, May 2, 2024 Laugh and relax at 6 free de-stress activities on campus, May 6-10

With finals right around the corner, take some time for yourself and check out all the de-stress events happening on campus.

[image from United Way of the Midlands Tornado Relief]

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 Tornado relief efforts are happening. Here is how you can help.

UNL’s Student Leadership, Involvement, and Community Engagement has compiled a list of opportunities to help the individuals and communities affected by the tornadoes.

Marissa Cruse, a senior from Belleville, Illinois, is quizzed on her economics capstone project by her boyfriend Connor Herbert. Spring on city campus. April 10, 2023. [Photo by Craig Chandler | University Communication]

Monday, April 29, 2024 Before leaving campus for the summer, do these things

Use this checklist to help you minimize the stress in the last three weeks of the spring semester.

Student takes a photo with a Cause The Change tote bag in front of a denim wall in support of sexual assault survivors on Denim Day 2023.

Sunday, April 21, 2024 Outside events abound among the 5 can’t-miss happenings this week

Enjoy the spring weather this week (April 22-28), and spend time with your friends playing games, exploring Lincoln by bike, or supporting other Huskers leading up to Nebraska's Spring Game on Saturday.

Husker Vote Coalition member explains to a student how to register to vote at a voter registration table on campus.

Monday, April 15, 2024 Voter registration tables take over Love Library all week + 7 other events

DO: Register to vote. Volunteer to clean up litter. Paint a succulent pot. Play music bingo. WATCH: Students compete in an entrepreneurial competition. ASUN Student Government transition. Discounted movies at The Ross. Check out all that's happening on campus this week.

Isabelle Droste, a political science student from Alton, IL, hoped to raise funds and awareness for childhood cancer research with the campus event.

Monday, April 8, 2024 Inspired by her brother, Droste led Shave for the Brave

If you’re going to shave your head, you might as well do it for a good cause.

Students perform at the annual Stroll-Off competition.

Monday, April 8, 2024 Stroll Off returns and five other events happening this week

Jumpstart your week with a Solar Social and watch the partial eclipse roll over campus. Swing by the Just-In-Time Fair to find a summer job or internship. And kick off your weekend watching performances at the annual Stroll Off competition, celebrating MGC & NPHC greek organizations.

Sheldon Museum of Art at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on Monday, March 25, 2024, in Lincoln, Nebraska. [Photo by Lily Dohmen | Daily Nebraskan]

Wednesday, March 27, 2024 The Sheldon to welcome performances from Bathtub Dogs and Boots & Cats

[Daily Nebraskan] Bringing in campus groups for these events like the monthly First Friday allows the museum to stay engaged with UNL’s campus.

Ritsa Giannakas, a political science and economics major from Lincoln, poses for a photo inside Howard L. Hawks Hall.

Wednesday, March 27, 2024 Giannakas fulfills lifelong dedication to helping others

Ritsa Giannakas, a senior political science and economics major, continues to make impacts through work with the Association of Students of the University of Nebraska, as a mentor and in her research.

Wednesday, March 27, 2024 NLE Choppa to perform in Lincoln for spring concert

[Daily Nebraska] UPC Nebraska announces their spring concert artist.

Nathan Nienaber, a junior pre-veterinary medicine major, folds a piece of a paper to make an origami butterfly at the Mind and Craft Club in the Nebraska Union on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024 in Lincoln, Nebraska. [photo by Justin Diep | Daily Nebraskan]

Wednesday, March 27, 2024 Explore creativity with Mind and Craft

[Daily Nebraskan] Mind and Craft, a recognized student organization, creates a relaxing space for students to express their creativity through drawing, knitting, painting, and other forms of art.