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Sunday, February 21, 2021 7 can't-miss activities this week | Feb. 22–28, 2021

We've curated a list of the best events happening around Lincoln this week. Check it out to make sure you're up to date on the best events in town.

Sunday, February 21, 2021 Cody Ko and Brandon Stanton: Back-to-Back Nights of Entertainment

UPC Nebraska presents back-to-back nights of entertainment and inspiration with exciting events from two social media stars.

Friday, February 19, 2021 Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Feb. 22-25

The transition to college can be challenging. During difficult times, one’s coping strategies can be depleted, sometimes resulting in changes to control eating patterns and/or perception of appearance. During Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Feb. 22-25, the UNL Nebraska Eating Disorder Network Student Association (UNL NEDN) invites all Huskers to learn about the warning signs and available resources for disordered eating or eating disorder behaviors.

Love Your Heart events will be hosted Feb. 22-26, 2021 by the University Health Center and campus partners.

Friday, February 19, 2021 Black History Month: Love Your Heart

Heart disease remains the No. 1 killer for all Americans.

It's more frightening that the disease disproportionately impacts Black communities as well as other minority groups such as Hispanics and American Indians/Alaska Natives.

For this reason, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is raising awareness and education through Love Your Heart, a series of heart health events for diverse students on Feb. 22–26, 2021. The events include:

Friday, February 19, 2021 Place orders for the next Meal-Kit Monday by Feb. 24

Three savory entrée choices are offered for the March kits that can prepared in less in an hour and feed up to four individuals.

Friday, February 19, 2021 Sleep Challenge: Fix your sleeping habits and win a prize

Register for Campus Recreation's three-week Sleep Challenge by Feb. 26. This free activity features weekly challenges, newsletters and prizes to improve your sleeping habits and put you back in charge of your sleep schedule.

Friday, February 19, 2021 Nominations open for Student Impact Awards

Student Impact Awards are awarded annually to celebrate the outstanding contributions to the campus community by the more than 550 Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) and their leaders. Awards are presented in a variety of categories and any UNL community member, RSO member or advisor may nominate an individual or group for the awards. Nominations are due by 11:30 p.m. March 21, 2021.

This year, awards will be presented for:

Friday, February 19, 2021 CASICS program helps to address students’ cannabis use

Cannabis Screening and Intervention of College Students is a service at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln that helps students overcome their issues with cannabis.

Friday, February 19, 2021 UPC lineup features Ko, Stanton

UPC Nebraska is bringing back-to-back nights of entertainment and inspiration to campus with exciting events from two social media stars.

Friday, February 19, 2021 Best spots for sledding in Lincoln

The next couple of days are forecast to be perfect sledding weather. Pick one of these spots to hit the slopes and enjoy a fun winter day outdoors.