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Monday, October 10, 2022 13 things to do in Lincoln over Fall Break

If you’re staying in Lincoln over the break, there are plenty of fun fall activities and places to visit on or near campus. Whether you're searching for entertainment, culture, relaxation or time outdoors, we've got you covered with this list.

Attend a Farmer's Market

Monday, October 10, 2022 5 tips for a safe fall break

For many students, fall break means traveling to either head home or explore somewhere new. Whether you’ll be hitting the road or the tarmac, review these tips to help keep you safe.

Students in residence hall hold donut and apple as snacks from Resident Appreciation Week activities.

Monday, October 10, 2022 PHOTO RECAP: Resident Appreciation Week

From sweet treats to steak, stress relief and games, students living on campus enjoyed a few perks during Resident Appreciation Week. Taking place Oct. 3-7, 2022, University Housing hosted celebrations throughout the residence halls to connect with students and thank them for living on campus.

Veronica Riepe talks with students during Coffee Talks at the Nebraska Union on Monday, Oct. 3, 2022 in Lincoln, Nebraska. || Daily Nebraskan

Thursday, October 6, 2022 International students build relationships through “Coffee Talks”

International students come to UNL from all over the world to experience life in America and make new friends. However, making friends is not always easy. That’s why Veronica Riepe, director of student leadership involvement and community engagement at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and her colleague Chandra Schwab, instructor at the College of Business, came up with Coffee Talks.

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022 Pop-In Peer Listening Sessions to help reduce stigma of mental health

Independence, gamedays, meeting new people and just living the college life are all aspects of a student's four-year journey that makes it an enjoyable experience. However, many people struggle with the toll that being a student takes on your mental health and the stress that an academic and social workload can bring. Pop-In Peer Listening Sessions is a weekly campus outreach program run by Big Red Resilience & Well-Being created to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and personal well-being.

Kawasaki Reading Room will host AnimeCon October 6, 2022.

Monday, October 3, 2022 4 activities to check out on Thursday afternoon

October’s first Thursday (Oct. 6) has a wonderful mix of afternoon events for Huskers. Check out the following four - all occurring between lunch and dinner.

Saturday, October 1, 2022 Tips to save you money in college

College doesn’t have to break the bank. There are many ways to save money while you're a student. Try these tips to set yourself up for financial success throughout your college career.

Lory Erving has worked in Dining Services at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for 35 years.

Tuesday, September 27, 2022 A ‘hidden gem’ in the dining center

For more than 35 years, Lory Erving has greeted students, served meals and helped make students feel at home. A native of Hazel, South Dakota, who moved to Lincoln in 1985 after graduating with her bachelor’s degree in music education from South Dakota State University, Erving says that students always bring light to her life.

While initially Erving chose to work at the university to increase her pay and benefits, along the way she fell in love with the campus and the students.

Monday, September 26, 2022 7 student-friendly recipes for game day

Happy Homecoming week, Huskers! In anticipation of Saturday’s homecoming game, we’re sharing tailgating recipes to help you tackle hunger on game day. The best part? These are all recipes that could be made in either a residence hall room or typical college apartment. No fancy kitchen appliances needed.

The easiest appetizers also happen to be convenient for those living in a residence hall. Here are three recipes to try:

Sunday, September 25, 2022 Global, cultural, and alumni themes accent the campus activities happening Sept. 26-Oct. 2

In addition to the week-long festivities and revelry accompanying the annual Homecoming Week, we found eight more events and activities to engage you