Recent News

Thursday, September 17, 2020 Student leaders urged to participate in Sept. 24 town hall

To bring student leaders together in a collective conversation about COVID-19 planning and response, ASUN and Student Affairs are hosting a webinar with Q&A at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Student leaders are encouraged to participate.

Wednesday, September 16, 2020 Putting self first is focus of First Gen event

Big Red Resilience and Well-Being and First Generation Nebraska will host First Gen Friday at 2 p.m. Sept. 18 via Zoom.

Wednesday, September 16, 2020 Virtual career fairs begin Sept. 22

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s fall career fairs, normally held in the Nebraska Union and Pinnacle Bank Arena, are shifting to a virtual format due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Disinfecting toilets, faucets, and handles after each use can help slow the spread of viruses between people living together.

Wednesday, September 16, 2020 Six simple ideas for safely quarantining...while living with other people

Quarantine = Stay in Place. While not as strict as isolation, quarantining for COVID-19 can still be tricky when your living arrangements involve roommates and family - especially in tight quarters and shared rooms. To keep everyone healthy, you can slow the spread of germs with six simple ideas.

Karen Wills, a coordinator for University Program Council Nebraska who was diagnosed with appendix cancer in 2017, has maintained her relationships with students throughout her treatment.

Monday, September 14, 2020 Wills pushes positivity, health and safety while battling cancer

Resilience is something Karen Wills knows well. After a summer of CT scans, blood work, ultrasounds and a diagnostic laparoscopy, she was diagnosed with appendix cancer in 2017.

Friday, September 11, 2020 ASUN allocates funds to Women’s Center for sexual wellness kits

The Association of Students of the University of Nebraska passed a piece of legislation allocating funds to promote sexual wellness at its weekly Zoom meeting Wednesday.

Friday, September 11, 2020 Transgender activist to host virtual event on Sept. 16

UPC Nebraska, in partnership with the LGBTQA+ Resource Center and Women’s Center, will host a presentation from Kate Bornstein at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16 via Zoom.

Thursday, September 10, 2020 Omicron Delta Kappa applicants sought

Omicron Delta Kappa — one of four members of the Honor Society Caucus, a consortium of the most prestigious honor societies in the country — is now accepting applications from college juniors and seniors who have a cumulative GPA in the top 35% of their class in their respective college.

Wednesday, September 9, 2020 Husker Dialogues inspires Adhikari, Bracht to give back

For Nebraska undergraduates Saisha Adhikari and Carter Bracht, journeys launched by Husker Dialogues took separate (but diverging) paths that have developed leadership skills, greater understanding on inclusivity and a desire to give back.

Friday, September 4, 2020 Comedian Bill Posley coming to Nebraska Union

Comedian Bill Posley will perform "The Day I Became Black" at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9 in the Nebraska Union Centennial Room.