Student Involvement

The work of documentary filmmaker and photographer Artes Johnson is currently on display in the Nebraska East Union 3rd floor loft gallery in celebration of Black history in Nebraska.

Monday, February 6, 2023 Celebrate Black History Month at these campus events

Throughout February, events and activities across campus will dive into the history of Black Americans in Nebraska, promote wellness, and celebrate African and African American culture.

Monday, February 6, 2023 Husker Vote Coalition registering students to vote in upcoming local elections

Local primary and general elections will occur in April and May. UNL students can register to be voters during one of 10 on-campus voter registration sites occurring in February and hosted by Husker Vote Coalition.

Art by Jennifer Castle [Daily Nebraskan]

Friday, February 3, 2023 Code Red, Women’s Center to provide free, sustainable menstrual products

[Daily Nebraskan] Code Red, a subcommittee of Sustain UNL, has partnered with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Women's Center in order to provide sustainable menstrual products to students.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s program council (UPC), hosts a Q&A with TikTok star Brittany Broski in the Nebraska Union Centennial Room on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Lincoln, NE. [Emma Storms | Daily Nebraskan]

Friday, February 3, 2023 Internet personality Brittany Broski takes over UNL at Q&A event

[Daily Nebraskan] Students stood in line over two hours to get a seat in the Nebraska Union's Centennial Room. The standing-room-only event was hosted by UPC Nebraska and attracted nearly 400 Huskers.

Wednesday, February 1, 2023 February offers chance to skate, dance the night away

With everyone back on campus, February is an opportune time to join fellow Huskers in coming together as a community to celebrate and empower each other.

Members of Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. display at the Spring Club Fair in the Nebraska Union Centennial Room in 2019. [Mike Jackson | Student Affairs]

Wednesday, January 25, 2023 Spring Club Fair to showcase 79 student groups and orgs

In a single location on Jan. 31, explore dozens of recognized student organizations (RSOs) to join for social, professional and leadership interests. RSO members will be on hand to provide details about their organization and answer questions from prospective members. Here are the event details and club names.

Friday, January 6, 2023 Hit refresh button in January

Between the cold weather, the start of a new semester and getting out of “winter break mode”, January can sometimes feel like a bit of a drag. The good news? We’ve put together a list of simple, easy things you can do this month that can help you get back into the swing of things and ready to start the semester off right.

A few students smile for a photo at Life In Lincoln: Global Groove

Tuesday, December 13, 2022 PHOTOS: Falling for Nebraska U in '22

Christine Trinh outside the Gamma Phi Beta house

Monday, November 28, 2022 Trinh finds leadership, connections on campus

On campus, Christine Trinh — a pre-law, economics and political science major from Lincoln, Nebraska — has sought out leadership opportunities, leveraged mentors and formed connections that will last well past graduation.

Sunflower images [Art by Alec Gettert | Daily Nebraskan]

Monday, November 14, 2022 New student organization boosts community through Random Acts of Kindness

The Random Acts of Kindness club harnesses kindness to improve emotional well-being and create positive change at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Founded this semester, RAK engages in service work and volunteer opportunities with a mission to create a ripple effect of kindness across UNL, passing kindness from one stranger to the next.

A student chats with her roommate while studying in in their room in the residence hall. [Craig Chandler | University Communication]

Monday, November 7, 2022 Only 5 weeks until final exams. Here are 8 tasks to accomplish.

The beginning of November signals the start of a busy five-week dash to the conclusion of fall semester. Take time to plot a strategy to successfully navigate your course work, projects, club and organization obligations, personal health and the changing seasons. Here are some helpful tasks and resources to assist you.

Stack of books with coffee sitting in the leaves

Monday, November 7, 2022 Coping during "crunch time"

November usually means “crunch time” in the fall semester. Fall break and Halloween are behind us, tests and projects are coming up fast, with finals looming just after Thanksgiving break. Have no fear – we have tips for managing end-of-semester stress to avoid burnout.

Veronica Riepe talks with students during Coffee Talks at the Nebraska Union on Monday, Oct. 3, 2022 in Lincoln, Nebraska. || Daily Nebraskan

Thursday, October 6, 2022 International students build relationships through “Coffee Talks”

International students come to UNL from all over the world to experience life in America and make new friends. However, making friends is not always easy. That’s why Veronica Riepe, director of student leadership involvement and community engagement at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and her colleague Chandra Schwab, instructor at the College of Business, came up with Coffee Talks.

Sunday, September 25, 2022 Global, cultural, and alumni themes accent the campus activities happening Sept. 26-Oct. 2

In addition to the week-long festivities and revelry accompanying the annual Homecoming Week, we found eight more events and activities to engage you

The 2022 homecoming royalty finalists are: (back row, from left) Ray Nierman, Harrison Lloyd, Jimmy Wheebe, Jacob Drake, Bennett Perlinger, Mitchell Manning, William Wilton, Sam Wilkins, Seth Caines and Michael Ilg; (front row, from left) Tessa Yackley, Maria Heyen, Bekka Hitz, Aleksandra Glowik, Emily Hatterman, Christine Trinh, Bhagya Pushkaran, Regan Vaccaro, Kate Johnson and Jessica Stump.

Wednesday, September 21, 2022 20 Huskers named 2022 homecoming royalty finalists

Twenty senior students have been selected as University of Nebraska–Lincoln homecoming royalty finalists.

The east side of Memorial Stadium is illuminated by the Ferris wheel during the 2021 Cornstock Festival.

Tuesday, September 20, 2022 University to celebrate homecoming with ‘Husker Throwback’

This year’s University of Nebraska–Lincoln homecoming week runs Sept. 26 to Oct. 1 and will carry the theme “Husker Throwback.”

Monday, September 12, 2022 Morning, Noon, and Night: Meet up with other Huskers for fun

Low-key and casual social activities can introduce you to new hobbies and cultures. More importantly, these activities infuse FUN and respite into your busy college life.

Connecting with friends from home can help keep you motivated, but be sure to push yourself to make new friendships as well.

Monday, September 12, 2022 Taking action: How to work through feelings of homesickness

Beginning your college career and adjusting to life at UNL can be exciting, and yet, can often lead to feelings of homesickness. It is normal to experience these feelings in your first year and even later into college as you adjust to being back on campus. Read these tips to help you cope and adjust.

A student hesitates to pet the Komodo Dragon that is a part pf the petting zoo put on my UPC Nebraska and Wildlife Encounters outside the Nebraska Union on Sept. 6, 2022 in Lincoln, NE. [Evan Dondinger | Daily Nebraskan]

Thursday, September 8, 2022 University Program Council provides students with a wild surprise

Around 300 students stopped by the front of the Nebraska Union on Tuesday afternoon to meet Allie the alligator, Shelley the tortoise, Meatball the armadillo and Twitch the kangaroo.

Tuesday, September 6, 2022 9 events this week for Huskers to get involved

Here are nine activities that may grab your interest this week.