Dining

Monday, February 14, 2022 Last-minute recipes for healthful Valentine’s Day sweet treats

Dani Higgins, an intern with Dining Services, has a list of 8 recipes for you to make quick and tasty snacks without much effort or money.

The free workshop "Procrastinators Unite… Tomorrow" is Feb. 16, 2022 in Love Library South.

Monday, February 14, 2022 9 can't miss events Feb 14-21

The third week of February brings together a wide variety of recommendations for Huskers to check out.

Monday, February 7, 2022 How to take a mindful approach to Super Bowl snacking

Whether you’re there for the game, the commercials, or the halftime show, the Super Bowl is an American tradition. Arguably the best part of the Super Bowl is the snacks. There’s something for everyone; wings, nachos, chips, dips and more.

With many people making resolutions for a healthier lifestyle for the new year in January, it can be a challenge to balance new goals with favorite foods when the February game day rolls around.

Students pick out gelato in the Abel-Sandoz Dining Center in this file photo taken before face coverings were required when indoors on campus. The university has expanded availability of dining options for students this semester.

Monday, January 31, 2022 On-campus dining hours expanded for spring semester

University of Nebraska–Lincoln students with a meal plan have an expanded choice of hours when grabbing a bite to eat.

April snow storm leaves campus unseasonably beautiful. April 17, 2020. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communication

Monday, November 29, 2021 Adjusted hours for campus locations and services during Final Exams and Winter Break

A list of open campus spots and the adjusted hours from December 1, 2021 to January 17, 2022.

Monday, November 29, 2021 Dining menus and nutrition info now online

In an effort to enhance students’ dining experiences, Dining Services has implemented NetNutrition®, an online nutrition portal that helps promote allergen awareness and encourage informed menu choices.

A student desk attendant helps a Husker at the Welcome Desk inside University Suites. [Mike Jackson | Student Affairs]

Wednesday, November 24, 2021 On-Campus Job Fair for students is Dec. 1

From 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 1, students can visit with reps from the Nebraska Unions, Starbucks, the Children’s Center, Campus Recreation, Dining Services, and more to learn about on-campus jobs that earn up to $13 per hour.

[Craig Chandler | University Communication]

Monday, November 8, 2021 Only 5 weeks until final exams. Here are 6 tasks to accomplish.

The beginning of November signals the start of a busy five-week dash to the conclusion of fall semester. Take time to plot a strategy to successfully navigate your course work, projects, club and organization obligations, personal health and the changing seasons. Here are some helpful tasks and resources to assist you.

Monday, October 25, 2021 3 ways to improve your college experience next year

College offers the unique experience of living with friends, exploring a variety of on-campus events, and growing through your academic experiences and campus/community involvement. It’s never too early to start thinking about how you hope to improve that experience in 2022-23.

Bronze statue of Archie the Mammoth outside Morrill Hall on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Saturday, September 25, 2021 Adjusted hours for campus locations and services during Fall Break

A list of open campus spots and the adjusted hours October 15–19, 2021.

Students enjoy an ice cream cone at Cather Dining Center.

Monday, September 13, 2021 Dining Leadership Program helps students pay room and board

Currently in its first year, the Dining Student Leadership Program is a pilot program actively recruiting up to 35 first-year students who qualify for federal work-study. Participants will not only gain valuable experience for other fields and professions, but will provide an essential service to the campus community.

Monday, August 23, 2021 Husker filling her plate, thanks to the COVID-19 vaccine

For one Husker, protecting herself and those around her will help fill her plate — literally and figuratively.

Miller Hall, prior to being razed in summer 2021. [Craig Chandler | University Communication]

Friday, August 13, 2021 What's new and what's moved since you were last on campus

For true first-year students, you may not even notice. For upper-level students, you might have been away from campus much longer than this past summer. As you step onto campus again, here's a few things that might catch your attention.

Sunday, August 8, 2021 Being Black in Lincoln: Wahadi Allen has gone from rags to kitchens

The chef and dining center manager at the East Campus Dining Center is showcased in the popular Lincoln Journal Star series.

Canvas is one of the seven apps every Husker students needs on their smartphone for the Fall 2021 semester.

Friday, August 6, 2021 7 apps you need for fall semester

These are the apps every Husker needs right now to navigate campus life and have a successful start to the semester.

Friday, August 6, 2021 9 tips for saving money in college

College can seem expensive, yet it 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.

Strawberry salad prepared as part of a dining competition

Friday, July 30, 2021 Top chef competition showcases dining staff culinary skills

While most of the campus was closed due to COVID-19, Pat McManus saw an opportunity to teach his staff at Harper Dining Center the fundamentals of culinary arts.

Monday, June 28, 2021 Biodigesters fight food waste

The goal: Diverting food waste from the dining halls away from landfills and reducing the University of Nebraska’s carbon footprint. One solution: Biodigesters. These pieces of equipment use special enzymes to digest food waste that previously went into heavy garbage bags and got hauled away to a landfill.

Aerial view of the staircase inside the Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln [Mike Jackson | Student Affairs]

Thursday, April 29, 2021 Adjusted hours on campus for Graduation Weekend and early May

A list of open campus spots and adjusted hours for May 7-9, 2021 and start of the summer term.

A climber scales teh climbing wall in the Outdoor Adventures Center.

Friday, April 23, 2021 Study break tips that will benefit you during exam week

This exam week, try to focus on your mental and physical well-being as well as your studies. Adding in fun study breaks will let you relax, keep you focused and help you stay alert. Here are some exciting ways to give yourself a much-deserved mental break.