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Tuesday, August 11, 2020 COVID-19 Digest: Nebraska U reopens

Welcome to the Nebraska Today COVID-19 Digest — a new feature intended to help you navigate campus during the global pandemic.

New event guidelines for clubs and organizations - including physical distancing policies - have been announced.

Monday, August 10, 2020 Guidelines in place to help RSOs host events in Fall 2020

As the academic year inches closer, many Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) are asking how to safely plan an in-person event for the fall semester. Student Involvement has some quick facts to help you get started.

Medical staff at the University Health Center advise students to thoroughly wash and dry their face coverings after every use.

Sunday, August 9, 2020 Husker Health Tip: Everything to know about face coverings

The University Health Center is has answers to some common frequently-asked questions.

Will Bauer is a senior boradcasting major at UNL.

Sunday, August 9, 2020 A plea to fellow UNL students: Wear masks and don't go to big parties

Senior broadcasting major Will Bauer urges his Husker peers to be smart, think of the big picture and do the right thing.

Sunday, August 9, 2020 Challenge what you know—join Husker Dialogues

You can support this event by becoming a conversation guide or encouraging your first-year peers to participate.

Campus gateway at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Friday, August 7, 2020 Before moving to campus, complete the COVID-19 Student Training

From Dr. Laurie Bellows, vice chancellor for student affairs:

To successfully return to in-person learning, it’s very important that all students act to protect themselves and our Husker community. This includes understanding the risks associated with COVID-19 and taking proper precautions like wearing a face covering, washing hands often and practicing physical distancing.

Officials at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln expect about 5,500 students to move into UNL's 14 residence halls by Aug. 16. With about 4,000 of the new arrivals anticipated between Aug. 13 and Aug. 16, the university is instituting curbside move-in.

Thursday, August 6, 2020 Curbside move-in among many changes for UNL students returning to campus

Incoming freshman at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will soon start moving onto campus and into dorms to start the fall semester, but the traditional move-in process will look much different this year during the pandemic.

A female student exercises on an elliptical machine at the Campus Rec Center on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus.

Thursday, August 6, 2020 New for fall: Sign up for workout times at campus rec centers

Huskers need to reserve a workout time when wanting to exercise inside both the Campus Recreation Center and the Recreation & Wellness Center - a new procedure to keep you safe in the COVID era. Here’s how you make your reservation and more info on additional safety measures.

"Torn Notebook" sculpture on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Thursday, August 6, 2020 ICYMI: @UNLStudentLife summer highlights

Throughout the summer @UNLStudentLife connected Huskers to campus and one another on Instagram.

Wednesday, August 5, 2020 In My Own Words: Kirsten Wandrey

Kirsten Wandrey is a sophomore journalism major in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications. In spring 2019 - prior to enrolling at the university - she was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that dramatically changed her life. In her own words, Kirsten shares details about her successful transition to living on-campus at UNL and finding community and connections to help her achieve.