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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.

Harper Dining Center [Student Life Marketing and Communication]

Thursday, October 10, 2024 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 lunchtime meals at two dining centers Oct 22.

Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing

Monday, October 7, 2024 Holidays for Little Huskers seeks donor groups

The annual Holidays for Little Huskers event is seeking group and individual sponsors to help brighten the holidays and provide a little something extra for the children of University of Nebraska–Lincoln students.

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 HealthierU challenge focuses on hydration

During this four-week hydration challenge, participants will be tasked with drinking a minimum of 32 ounces of water each day and recording their daily progress on the wellness portal.

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.

Friday, August 30, 2024 Nelson helps new Huskers feel at home

As the director of Residence Life at Nebraska, Matt Nelson says he has “the best job on campus.” From building a team of students and staff empowered to positively shape the first-year experience to Big Red Welcome events and activities, Nelson is dedicated to creating a welcoming space for lifetime memories and friendships.

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 Chancellor announces restructuring of leadership team, cabinet

Chancellor Rodney D. Bennett announced a restructuring of his executive leadership team and cabinet in an Aug. 20 email to faculty and staff.

Kaine Splichal, dining service team leader, makes a gluten free pizza for a customer in Moxie’s Gluten-Free Café. The café is located inside Selleck Food Court.[Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing]

Thursday, August 1, 2024 Moxie's Café earns gold status for food allergy safety, opens to public

Moxie’s Gluten-Free Café — located inside the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Selleck Food Court — has been providing students, faculty and staff with a completely gluten-free dining experience for two years.

When the women’s locker room was gutted, it revealed the original ironwork for the Coliseum. Stenciled to a girder was a stylized Nebraska weightlifter from when the area was a weight room. Construction continues to renovate the locker rooms and a new weight training and conditioning area. [Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing]

Thursday, August 1, 2024 Campus Rec renovation on target for winter reopening

Updates to the Campus Recreation Center are nearing final stages. The project will modernize locker rooms, offer new training opportunities and make some areas more accessible for guests.

group of blue and red winter coats on hangers on a clothing rack. [image: markus spiske | unsplash]

Thursday, May 30, 2024 Operation Warmth to collect winter coats for students

Even as we await the official start of the summer, preparations are already happening to assist students during the next cold weather season.

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 This summer, celebrate Pride with these five ideas

Updated for 2024. A previous version was originally published in 2023.

The entire month of June is recognized as Pride Month for the LGBTQA+ community.

Although many festivities are organized for June (especially in large urban areas), there are activities and opportunities to celebrate throughout the summer.

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.

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.

Monday, April 1, 2024 Play Grocery Bingo to win prizes & support childhood cancer research

One of the largest student-run fundraisers of the year is happening this week. Join for your chance to win prizes and watch as students volunteer to have their heads shaved in support of childhood cancer research at NRHH’s Shave for the Brave event. Keep reading for more featured events April 1-5.

Elizabeth Neill (center) with members of her family. (courtesy image)

Friday, March 29, 2024 Neill helps make CAPS a positive place for students, coworkers

Elizabeth Neill, office associate with Counseling and Psychological Services, gets the spotlight in the Women of Service series.

Thursday, March 28, 2024 Plant-based dishes bring sustainability to dining centers for month of April

Dining Services is participating in Earthstock 2024 by featuring plant-based dishes every Thursday in April at the Abel, Cather, East, and Harper Dining Centers.

Student watches the sandhill cranes migrating at Platte River Valley.

Monday, March 25, 2024 Conversations, cooking, and cranes highlight this week's featured events

Join conversations about consent, women's voting rights, and trans visibility; Learn to prepare a salmon sushi bake and protein bowls; and take a trip to watch the migration of sandhill cranes. Keep reading for the featured events March 25-29.