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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.

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 Fall Break Travel Safety Tips

As fall break approaches, it's important for UNL students to stay mindful of travel safety best practices. Whether you're hitting the road with friends or heading out on an adventure, these tips will help ensure a safe and enjoyable break.

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.

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.

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 As a peer educator, Belcastro makes tough conversations easier

As a peer educator for the Center for Advocacy, Response and Education — also known as CARE — Hope Belcastro doesn’t shy away from a tough conversation. In fact, facilitating Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence Prevention workshops across campus has taught her that the only way to tackle difficult subjects is to face them head-on.

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.

Shae Mitchell of Edison (center) and Emmy Oldham of Wellfleet add potting soil to the plants they received at the 2023 Well-being Fest. At left, Olivia Hanson of East Moline, Illinois, awaits her plant. [Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing]

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 Arboretum preps houseplants for Big Red Welcome giveaway

Arboretum staff are preparing cuttings of houseplants that students can pick at the Aug. 24 Well-being Fest and care for in their residence hall rooms, apartments and homes.

Eden Wilder untangles lights from a multi-colored screen in her campus residence hall room after moving in on Aug. 18. [Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing]

Friday, August 16, 2024 Celebration begins as thousands of Huskers return for fall semester

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is shifting into celebration mode as thousands of Huskers return to campus ahead of the Aug. 26 start of the fall semester.

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.

Fresh tomatoes, corn, carrots, and other summer vegetables [image by-randy-fath-unsplash]

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 Husker Pantry accepts homegrown vegetables, fruits from backyard gardens

At the peak of summer when gardens are overflowing with freshly grown vegetables and fruits, Husker Pantry is standing ready to accept surplus items you cannot consume or are unable to give away to friends and neighbors.

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.

Thursday, May 9, 2024 Keep summer fun and safe with 4 key tips

A guide to summer break reminders to keep you safe and having fun all season long.

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.