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Campus Recreation centers — including the Rec and Wellness Center on East Campus — will reopen on June 15 after being shutdown due to COVID-19 concerns. The centers will feature an array of safety precautions.

Friday, June 12, 2020 Campus Rec to reopen with added safety precautions

The reopening on June 15 comes after months of planning and consulting with resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, University of Nebraska Medical Center Higher Education Recovery Checklist and American College Health Association Consideration for Reopening Institutions of Higher Education.

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Children's Center will reopen June 15. Due to the spread of COVID-19, it closed March 23.

Friday, June 12, 2020 Children’s Center ready to welcome families again

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Children’s Center will reopen June 15, with many precautions in place to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Jim Jackson, associate vice chancellor of University Operations, put a team together to solve the problem of efficiently distributing hand sanitizer across campus. They invented the large-capacity, free-standing dispenser station shown here.

Wednesday, June 10, 2020 Staff craft solution to deliver hand sanitizer to campus

Custom dispensers are among key preventative measures for fall semester; Over 1,000 locations were identified to benefit from having a dispensing station, including several in student housing, Campus Recreation, Nebraska Unions and one wall dispenser in every elevator on campus.

Demolition of Nebraska's Mabel Lee Hall is nearly complete. It is one of a number of major campus construction projects in progress this summer.

Tuesday, June 9, 2020 Mabel Lee demo marks busy summer construction season

Decreased activity on campus this summer is allowing a number of summer construction projects — including a $46.5 million demolition and replacement of Mabel Lee Hall — to move forward at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Civically-active students are highly desired by employers. A certificate of civic engagement is an enhanced benefit you can add to your academic transcript.

Sunday, June 7, 2020 Certificate for Civic Engagement: Use volunteerism and community service to advance your degree, career

Serve. Learn. Lead. Employers want to hire people who think and can act with civic interests at heart. Students who engage in civic activities often make themselves more competitive for prestigious fellowships and graduate education. This week, join one of 17 CCE orientations to get started.

Campus resources like CAPS and CAST continue to connect with students during the summer.

Sunday, June 7, 2020 Tips for success in your summer classes

Here are five easy things you can do to achieve great results in the classroom while enjoying the sunny days of summer.

Friday, June 5, 2020 Student Affairs recognizes staff with Inspiring Excellence Awards

Staff members in Student Affairs play a critical role as professionals, coaches, and mentors to help students be their best. The following individuals and units were recognized during a virtual awards celebration June 5.

Award Recipients

Collaborate

Facilities Planning and Construction & Facilities Maintenance and Operations

Connect

Cory Densberger

Nebraska Unions

Dining Services employees (from left) Rochan Pinho, Janet Nichols and Dami Olsen assemble face shields at Harper Dining Center.

Wednesday, June 3, 2020 Dining employee takes on 3D printing PPE charge

A few years ago, Rochan Pinho got a 3D printer from his dad, and he became an enthusiast, making replacement parts to fix household items and gifts for friends and family.

Aerial view above Broyhill Fountain and green space on the northside of Nebraska Union.

Monday, June 1, 2020 Dish it Up session to reflect, expand on national protests

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln will hold a Dish it Up discussion reflecting on recent nationwide protests in response to the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and Tony McDadte.

Friday, May 29, 2020 University shifts, compresses fall 2020 academic calendar

A modification to the fall 2020 academic calendar has laid the groundwork for a return to in-person instruction at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.