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Members of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity with new rock located south of the Nebraska Union

Monday, September 19, 2016 Campus Landmark Honors Legacy of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity

On Friday, Sept. 16, members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. returned to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus to celebrate the milestone of their 100-year-old chapter. Accompanied by family and Eta Chapter supporters, the gentlemen dedicated a 2,000-pound granite stone to the University as a symbol of the strength of the Kappa Alpha Psi as the first historically African-American fraternity at Nebraska. Local and national officers spoke proudly of the sustainable force that the fraternity provided to the community and student life for the past century.

Members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. participate in the OASIS Stroll Off at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Wednesday, September 14, 2016 Hottest Ticket in Town: OASIS Stroll Off

Excitement and anticipation filled the air as seven multicultural Greek organizations took the stage at the Annual OASIS Stroll Off on Friday, Sept. 9. More than 500 students, alumni and community members packed the Centennial Room in the Nebraska Union to standing room only as they took in performances and cheered on participants.

"University of Nebraska-Lincoln students volunteer as part of the 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance

Tuesday, September 13, 2016 Students Participate in National Day of Service

On Sunday, Sept. 11, more than 40 students from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln volunteered at six locations in the Lincoln community to give back in honor of the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance. Project included tasks like cleaning toys at the Lincoln Children’s Museum, picking up litter in Antelope Valley Creek and assisting with landscaping along Lincoln Parks & Recreation bike trails.

Students attend TRIO welcome back BBQ event

Monday, September 5, 2016 SSS Welcome BBQ Entices Students

On Thursday, Sept. 1, the tantalizing aroma of Famous Dave’s barbecue wafted throughout the second floor of north Canfield as Student Support Services (SSS) hosted its annual welcome back open house. More than 70 SSS students visited the department office to reconnect with friends, peer mentors, faculty and staff.

“The welcome event provides beneficial opportunities for our students,” said Director of TRIO Programs Cay Yamamoto.

Native American dancing at OASIS kick off at the University of Nebraska

Monday, August 29, 2016 Native Dancing Kicks Off the Academic Year

To welcome students to campus and celebrate the upcoming academic year, the Office of Academic Success and Intercultural Services (OASIS) partnered with the UNITE student group to host a kickoff event on Sunday, Aug. 28.

Tuesday, August 23, 2016 Welcome Back Photo Gallery | Fall 2016

Get a glimpse of the activities from the beginning of the fall semester in our photo gallery.

UNL LGBTQA+ Resource Center volunteers helped guide attendees around the Nebraska Union during the day-long institute

Tuesday, August 23, 2016 Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals Visits UNL

On July 22 the Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals in partnership with the UNL LGBTQA+ Resource Center hosted a one-day national conference at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. More than one hundred attendees from as far as Massachusetts, California and Georgia joined together to discuss best practices for serving LGBTQ student populations.

International students and welcome team members enjoy music from around the world at the International Welcome Party in the East Union

Monday, August 22, 2016 New Activities Provide Excitement for International Welcome

The arrival experience for many international students coming to the U.S. for the first time can be full of the unknown – new language, new culture, new customs, new faces, new academic environment and more. This year the international welcome team piloted increased efforts to welcome students as soon as they arrive in Lincoln.

Students assist with 2015 income taxes through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program

Friday, August 19, 2016 $1.9 Million in Grants and Sponsorships Fund Student Affairs Programs

Six departments and more than 16 programs in the Division of Student Affairs benefitted from $1,914,646 in grant and sponsorship funds during the 2016 calendar year.

"We are excited to report how successful some of our departments have been in their efforts to gain financial assistance. Most of these funds go directly to help our students,” said Vice Chancellor Juan N. Franco.

Wednesday, August 17, 2016 Student Affairs Strategic Plan Approved Through 2019

On July 14, the Council of Student Affairs Directors (CSAD) approved an amended copy of the Student Affairs Strategic Plan. The current plan, established as a three-year plan through 2017, was extended through 2019. The plan provides four strategic initiatives that help define the role of Student Affairs and its associated departments at the University of Nebraska.

The strategic initiatives are now: