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Monday, November 22, 2021 Travel safe by planning ahead

As you rush to visit family and friends, be sure to plan ahead and keep safety in mind. It’s normal to be tired after completing your last paper, exam or course which can make it easy to succumb to travel fatigue. Add in issues with winter weather and the ongoing pandemic and you’ll be glad you took a few minutes to strategize.

Student in crowd of others attending a speaking event with political leaders.

Wednesday, November 3, 2021 Night of Listening to bring students, elected officials together

Huskers are invited to attend and participate in "Night of Listening" at 7 p.m. Nov. 9 in the Nebraska Union Swanson Auditorium. A student-led town-hall event, the mission of Night of Listening is to “create a space for students and elected officials to share with and listen to each other’s hopes and visions for safe and productive communities in Nebraska and nationwide.”

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.

Graphic with student that asks "How are you really doing?"

Monday, October 25, 2021 New campaign promotes hope, resilience, connectedness, belonging

Huskers Keep Growing, a campaign initiated by Big Red Resilience and Well-being, aims to share positive and empowering messages with students across the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Brian Stutz records his podcast, TRIO Thirty Talk, at Andersen Hall on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Friday, October 22, 2021 TRIO Thirty Talk podcast highlights campus resources for UNL students

Brian Stutz, an academic outreach specialist for TRIO programs, is on a mission to solve this problem with his podcast, TRIO Thirty Talk. During each 30 minute episode, Stutz highlights student resources at UNL, along with campus events for the given week.

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 Anderson finds campus community while in recovery

As a new Nebraska Law student, Tim Anderson was looking to find community in Lincoln. He found it in the Collegiate Recovery Community.

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 Rangel sets sights on improving others’ mental health

Meet Bex Rangel, a psychology major from Bellevue, Nebraska. From working as a well-being coach on campus and a youth supervisor at Boys Town, to advocating for BIPOC mental health education and joining the Family Development Lab, Rangel is committed to helping others.

We Are Nebraska performers pose in campus green space

Monday, October 4, 2021 We Are Nebraska returns with three performances

The We Are Nebraska interns return with three performances in October.

Thursday, September 30, 2021 UPC promises fun with 2021 homecoming concert

On Sept. 30, the University Program Council will host Yung Gravy as the headliner for this year’s homecoming concert. The event will begin at 8 p.m. at the Lied Center for Performing Arts with EVAN GIIA as the opening act. Tickets are free for all University of Nebraska-Lincoln students.

The annual Homecoming celebration at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is Sept. 26 to Oct. 2, 2021.

Sunday, September 26, 2021 8 events for EVERYONE during Homecoming Week

Homecoming at NEBRASKA is much more than an autumn football game and student royalty. There are activities each day for entertainment, giving back, and showing your Husker spirit. Here are great activities that every student should seek out.

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.

Kacey Heidbrink, of Beatrice, listens to instructions while donating Oct. 27, 2020.

Friday, September 24, 2021 Giving blood a simple way to make a big impact

Huskers can do something really simple to make a big impact — bleed red. The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s ASUN Student Government is hosting the annual Homecoming Blood Drive, Sept. 27-Sept. 30.

Scrabble board graphic with REACH acronym spelled out

Thursday, September 23, 2021 REACH teaches students to assist those dealing with suicide

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s REACH Training program encourages students to connect with those struggling with suicidal thoughts.

Friday, September 17, 2021 Food drive to collect 3,000 items for Husker Pantry

More than 30% of Husker students will face food insecurity and hunger at some point in the coming year. Between Sept. 22–Oct 1 the Husker Pantry wants to collect 3,000 items for the direct benefit of UNL students. Here's how you can help.

Student pick their produce at the Pick Your Produce event.

Thursday, September 16, 2021 Pick Your Produce class educates participants on food choices

When Marissa Pakiz heard about the student organic farm on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s East Campus, she knew there was an opportunity to combine two things she loves.

Tim Anderson, a third-year law student from Huntington Beach, California, stocks the shelves in the new East Campus Food Pantry.

Wednesday, September 15, 2021 Nebraska joins the Big Ten for One Big Week

From Sept. 13-18, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln joins its Big Ten institutional partners for One Big Week. The event challenges university communities to harness school pride for student support, including assisting students who depend on the services provided by the Husker Pantry.

2021 Homecoming Royalty at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Sunday, September 12, 2021 20 Huskers named 2021 Homecoming royalty finalists

2021 Homecoming Royalty -- Front row (from left to right): Skyler Gubbels, Madison Zumpfe, Chloe Higgins, Anna Suppes, Tori Pedersen, Audra Heyne, Makayla Gill, Leigh Jahnke, Jadyn Cattau, Katie Lamb; Back row: Luke Gomez, Josh Thiele, Riley Knust, Samuel Stott, Grant Holst, Zachary Cheek, Ethan Carlson, Bobby Martin, Ryker Hoy, Will Parker.

Twenty senior students have been selected as University of Nebraska-Lincoln homecoming royalty finalists.

Branched Oak Bike Ride with UNL Outdoor Adventures.

Friday, September 3, 2021 8 great events are happening Sept. 7–12

The first full week of September is also the third week of the semester. Here's a list of recommended campus events for Huskers to check out.

Morgan Berg (right), a senior in psychology from West Fargo, North Dakota, and Tim Anderson, a third-year law student from Huntington Beach, California, stock the shelves in the new East Campus Food Pantry. The pantry is in Filley Hall in the old Dairy Store walk-in freezer. [Craig Chandler | University Communication]

Wednesday, September 1, 2021 Husker Pantry opens East Campus location

In an effort to reach more students, a second location for Husker Pantry was opened Aug. 30 on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s East Campus.

Album cover of the Women's Center podcast entitled “That’s What You Missed at the Women’s Center” [artwork by Stephanie Alderson]

Monday, August 30, 2021 Women’s Center offers bi-weekly podcast

The most recent episode, “A Talk with CARE,” features a conversation with Laine Stutz, an advocate with the university’s Center for Advocacy, Response and Education. The episode covers resources available to student survivors.