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Friday, July 23, 2021 Student performers featured in Union Jazz Jam

Huskers can beat the heat this summer with some chill music during the next Union Jazz Jam, 5 to 7 p.m. July 26 at the Nebraska Union.

Thursday, July 22, 2021 ROADTRIP: Mix it up with a one-day trip from Lincoln

If you have an urge to get away from your daily routine, check out these one-day trip options. Located within a few short hours, these day trips from Lincoln are easily accessible, offer engaging activities and will shake up your average week.

Hand holding COVID-19 vaccination sticker

Wednesday, July 21, 2021 Seven more Huskers collect vaccine registry prizes

Seven Huskers have been named winners in the second week of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s voluntary COVID-19 Vaccine Registry giveaway.

Wednesday, July 14, 2021 Register your RSO for fall events

Big Red Welcome includes many great opportunities for Recognized Student Organizations. Sign up now!

Husker students show their COVID-19 vaccination cards

Tuesday, July 13, 2021 Five Huskers are first vaccine registry prize winners

For protecting themselves and the greater community, five Huskers are the first to earn prizes through the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s voluntary COVID-19 Vaccine Registry giveaway.

Emma Schmidt leads a mindfulness workshop for 4-H Clover Kids.

Friday, July 9, 2021 HALO program helps Schmidt teach students, learn more about Nebraska

With an eye on starting her future and a desire to learn more about Nebraska, Husker Emma Schmidt is spending her summer assisting K-12 youth in Scottsbluff. A resident assistant in her residence hall recommended she apply for the HALO program, which is giving her opportunities to learn skills outside of her major.

Student holds up vaccination card for COVID-19

Friday, July 2, 2021 Voluntary vaccine registry launches; first giveaway is July 5

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s voluntary COVID-19 Vaccine Registry is live for students, faculty and staff. Announced June 23 by Chancellor Ronnie Green, the registry allows vaccinated Huskers to record their status, earning an exemption from university plans for regular saliva-based COVID-19 testing in the fall.

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.

Nora Husein of Lincoln conducts a science experiment during her after-school club in 2019.

Tuesday, June 22, 2021 59 Husker students serving as HALO mentors this summer

Fifty-nine University of Nebraska–Lincoln students have been selected to lead Nebraska children in grades K-12 in summer activities through the new Huskers After-School and Summer Learning Opportunities (HALO) program.

Taylor Jarvis is an accounting major from Lincoln. She is a student government leader, serving as the internal vice president for the Association of Students of the University of Nebraska. [Craig Chandler | University Communication]

Tuesday, June 22, 2021 Leadership role helps Jarvis advocate for others

This Q&A is part of a weekly conversation series that is celebrating Pride Month on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Medium page.

Nebraska's Jayven Brandt hopes to carry success he's realized on campus into his future work as an educator. [Craig Chandler | University Communication]

Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Brandt uses campus involvement to help LGBTQ+ and beyond

This Q&A is part of a weekly conversation series that is celebrating Pride Month on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Medium page.

Thursday, June 10, 2021 12 different Pride Flags and their meanings

The following was compiled by the staff and students of the LGBTQA+ Center.

The rainbow Pride Flag has a rich and beautiful history. For more than 40 years, it's been an enduring symbol of community and solidarity, while continuously evolving to encompass additional identities, too.

Here's 12 flags that represent LGBTQA+ identities. While not an exhaustive list, this is a good place for allies to begin building their knowledge and understanding.

Friday, June 4, 2021 Summer support groups available from CAPS

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is offering several drop-in group sessions this summer. The sessions will help students improve and understand their mental health. All UNL students are welcome to join.

Topics include:

The staff of the LGBTQA+ Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Thursday, June 3, 2021 Five ways to celebrate Pride virtually

compiled by the staff and students of the LGBTQA+ Center

Graduate assistant Katie Peterson restocks the product shelves on the first day that in-person visits resumed at Husker Pantry. May 12, 2021. [Christopher Dulak | Student Affairs]

Wednesday, May 12, 2021 Husker Pantry resumes in-person visits

Effective May 12, the campus resource Husker Pantry is opening its doors again to University of Nebraska-Lincoln students for in-person visits to receive food and personal hygiene items, school supplies and cleaning products.

Engage in self-care activities like yoga, meditation, or journaling are one option to focus on your mental well-being. [photo: Klaus Nielsen | Pexels]

Wednesday, May 12, 2021 May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Read this advice from CAPS.

Here are a few ways you can focus on your mental well-being and check on friends and family.

Maddie Washburn, a senior in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications,

Wednesday, May 5, 2021 Washburn snaps up ‘super’ opportunity in run to graduation

Maddie Washburn discovered her dream job in an opportunity earned while studying at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. A senior double major in journalism and sports media, Washburn is preparing to receive her degree on May 8. She came to the university with a knack for photography that she honed and developed into a passion. It led her to the sidelines where she snapped images of Huskers in action, NFL stars in the Super Bowl and the recent NFL Draft.

Yajyoo Shrestha, a graduating senior in civil engineering

Wednesday, May 5, 2021 Nepal to Nebraska: Earthquake tragedy driving Shrestha to engineer safer future

Shrestha is graduating with his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Nebraska, where he’ll also begin pursuing a master’s in structural engineering this fall. But his path to the Cornhusker State was far from a straight line. He’d never been to the United States; the idea of attending college there wasn’t on his radar even as he wrapped 10th grade and prepared for his next two years of school, which Nepalese typically attend at a university or college.

Nebraska's Luke Bogus, a member of the Raikes School

Wednesday, May 5, 2021 Bogus ‘living the dream’ as he prepares for graduation, Microsoft gig

Four years ago, Luke Bogus came to Nebraska U and its Raikes School of Computer Science and Management having not written a single line of code. In five days, he’ll graduate as an entrepreneur (having helped create Brim, a mobile ordering app for small businesses); a highly-involved undergrad who stepped up to be a leader in the Cornhusker Marching Band, his fraternity and other organizations; and, through internship experiences, a soon-to-be Microsoft employee.

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s PRSSA Bateman team consists of (from left) Kateri Hartman, Arielle Wiedenbeck, Emerson Belitz, Hallie Miller and Morgan Libsack.

Monday, May 3, 2021 Husker team named finalist in Bateman competition

An RSO team from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has been named a finalist in the Public Relations Student Society of America’s Bateman Case Study Competition.