Student Affairs

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Tuesday, September 17, 2019 Student resident life improved through Nebraska Resident Experience

The Nebraska Residential Experience works to take traditional practices used in a classroom and utilize those in residence halls, according to Jordan Black, the associate director for Learning Experiences in Residence Life.

Elizabeth Uwase, a junior integrated science major from Rwanda, affixes her "Use Your Voice" pledge to a police car during the Sept 10 Cover the Cruiser event on East Campus. More than 75 students, faculty and staff made a pledge to stand up to sexual violence in the first day of the initiative.

Monday, September 16, 2019 'Cover the Cruiser' unites campus against sexual violence

More than 75 Huskers pledged to speak out and stand up against sexual and relationship violence in the first of a three-day "Cover the Cruiser" initiative.

Officers from Nebraska's University Police Department interact with students at a back-to-school event last August.

Thursday, September 12, 2019 Campus, community resources promote a safer university experience

Across campus and the Lincoln community, students, faculty and staff at Nebraska have access to a variety of resources to stay safe and supported in their day-to-day lives.

Monday, September 9, 2019 Initiative calls on Huskers to speak out on sexual assault

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is encouraging all Huskers to help prevent relationship violence and sexual assault by adopting a call to action that also identifies a new university initiative: Use Your Voice.

The University Police Department and ASUN are teaming up to encourage the entire campus community to raise their voices in support of sexual assault prevention. The events are Sept. 10, 12 and 13.

Friday, September 6, 2019 University Police, ASUN team up to raise awareness of sexual violence

University Police and student leaders are teaming up to spur a campus conversation and raise awareness about sexual assault prevention and support programs available at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Wednesday, September 4, 2019 New group to focus on campus safety, reducing sexual assaults, supporting victims

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is forming a campuswide working group to advise and improve efforts to address sexual assault and harassment on campus.

Husker freshmen pose for a selfie during the Tunnel Walk in Memorial Stadium on Aug. 24. Big Red Welcome events on campus have expanded to cover the first six weeks of the fall semester.

Tuesday, August 27, 2019 Welcome activities jump-start Huskers' new academic year

Dozens of events were held as part of the university's expanded Big Red Welcome, including Nebraska's first-year student tunnel run, a giant icebreaker activity in Campus Rec, new student convocation and a barbeque with Chancellor Ronnie Green.

Nebraska's 2019 Big Red Welcome events open Aug. 21. The program has been expanded to better serve the needs of students.

Tuesday, August 20, 2019 Nebraska gears up for expanded Big Red Welcome

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is rolling out a new and improved Big Red Welcome designed to better support student transitions to college life.

Friday, July 19, 2019 New alumni support students through donation campaign

More than 100 new Nebraska Alumni Association members showed their support for students last spring by generating $1,610 for campus programs.

Students participate in a candlelight vigil honoring Keaton Klein and Clayton Real in 2014. The university will honor students, faculty, staff and alumni who died during the current academic year on April 20.

Monday, April 8, 2019 Red Memorial is April 12

The Red Memorial, an annual University of Nebraska–Lincoln event to remember and celebrate the lives of students, faculty, staff and alumni who died during the current academic year, is 5:30 p.m. April 12.

2019 Student Luminary Award recipients at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Tuesday, March 12, 2019 10 Huskers honored as inaugural Student Luminaries

Ten University of Nebraska–Lincoln students — eight undergraduates and two graduate students — earned inaugural Student Luminary Awards at a ceremony March 8.

Nebraska's Charlie Foster (center) talks with Huskers Angelica Solomon and Anthony Vu in the OASIS study lounge. Foster was awarded the 2019 Chancellor's Fulfilling the Dream award.

Friday, January 25, 2019 Foster's pursuit of diversity, inclusion excellence earns MLK honor

Charlie Foster has adopted a limitless approach to her work enhancing diversity and inclusion at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Monday, December 10, 2018 Info sessions discuss bridging student employment to classroom curriculum

Husker GROW, a program designed to help students connect campus employment experiences to coursework and career aspirations, will host information sessions Dec. 11 and 12 for faculty and staff members interested in implementing the program in fall 2019.

Monday, November 26, 2018 Nominations open for first-ever Student Luminary Awards

Nominations are now open for Nebraska's first-ever Student Luminary Awards, designed to recognize ten students for their exceptional leadership and commitment.

Friday, November 16, 2018 Nebraska joins JED Campus program in support of student mental health

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is partnering with the Jed Foundation to to assess and enhance student mental health and suicide and substance abuse prevention efforts.

Sophomore Karin Ellefson arranges pantry donations during her volunteer shift at Huskers Helping Huskers Pantry+.

Friday, November 2, 2018 Campus pantry sees growth, impact nearly two years after opening

Now a vital resource for 80 students a week, Huskers Helping Huskers Pantry+ was established after university leaders uncovered a surprising statistic: one in three Nebraska students regularly worry about not having enough food to eat.

Wednesday, September 26, 2018 81 Student Affairs employees honored for service

Student Affairs is honored to have 81 individuals receiving Service Awards in 2018. The annual awards are presented to university employees who complete years of service in five-year intervals. Awards are calculated both on consolidated or continuous regular employment.

Willa S. Cather Dining Complex at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Tuesday, May 15, 2018 Housing leadership change announced

Charlie Francis, director of the Nebraska Unions, has been named interim director of University Housing, effective July 1. Francis's appointment follows the retirement of Sue Gildersleeve, director of University Housing, on June 30.

Friday, April 27, 2018 30 students named to ‘Franco’s List,’ 10 students honored for civic engagement

Franco's List recipients (left to right), Front Row: Alexis Grossnicklaus, Hannah DePriest, Cassidy Taladay, Brittany Hamor, Mickey Tran, Alexis Gass, Hallie Hohbein; Middle Row: Karl Shaffer, Lauren Taylor, Courtney Philips, Emma Himes, Zainab Saleh, JeongAh Kim, Xinyue Wang, Eric Bohnenkamp, Steven Kirchner; Back Row: Lindsey Jarema, Ivy Williams, Kelsey Rodis, Lauren Brown-Hulme, Addison Pauley, Matt McMullin, Nickolaus St. Onge; Not Pictured: Cannon Ahrens, Victoria Burbridge, Tori Oestmann, Rachel Beeney, Yves Bemba, Hailey Fischer, Bo Kitrell

Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Grasz, Maciejewski earn outstanding student leader honors

Jackson Grasz and Lauren Maciejewski, both of Elkhorn, received the 2018 Outstanding Student Leadership Awards at a reception held April 13. As part of the award, Grasz and Maciejewski will each receive a full-tuition scholarship for the fall semester.

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