Student Leadership

Wednesday, April 7, 2021 Innocents Society, Mortar Board members inducted for 2021-22

Students, administrators and staff were honored by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln at its annual Ivy Day ceremonies on April 3.

ASUN President-elect Batool Ibrahim and Internal Vice President-elect Taylor Jarvis hug as they hear the results of the election on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in the Nebraska Union in Lincoln, Nebraska. | Daily Nebraskan

Tuesday, March 30, 2021 Revitalize party to lead 2021-22 ASUN senate after uncontested election

With 84% of the vote going to Batool Ibrahim for president and Taylor Jarvis for internal vice president, the Revitalize party will lead the next senate of the Association of Students of the University of Nebraska.

Sunday, March 28, 2021 Event approvals open to dances

As a result of changing Directed Health Measures and related university policies, restrictions on numerous activities this spring have loosened over the course of the semester. This includes activities like intramural sports, banquets, philanthropies, and now dances.

A committee of eight student leaders and three staff members developed the new policies to increase potential social engagement while aligning with requirements established by the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department.

Love Library is illuminated during the 2019 Glow Big Red event. Buildings were not lit up this year to conserve electricity amid the rolling blackouts in the central U.S.

Thursday, February 18, 2021 Husker faithful score Glow Big Red record

In a 24-hour period Feb. 17-18, the 2021 Glow Big Red crowdfunding event set a new record by generating nearly 4,000 gifts totaling about $436,000 in support of University of Nebraska–Lincoln scholarships and programs.

Nebraska's Darrion Daniels (79) motions to an Iowa player during the game at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Lincoln, Nebraska. | Daily Nebraskan

Monday, February 15, 2021 Divine Nine fraternities build legacy, brotherhood in Nebraska football

In the eyes of a less-knowledgeable crowd, and particularly one in a heavily white state, it may have seemed like just another dance. However, the routine symbolized a long-standing tradition for many Black Nebraska athletes. Stepping is widely performed by Black fraternities and sororities for multiple purposes, such as sending a message or simply for entertainment.

Friday, February 12, 2021 ASUN, Black Student Union to host ‘Night of Listening’ webinar

ASUN and the Black Student Union will host the webinar, “Night of Listening: Race and Inequality in Policy and Administration” with Black public officials from Lincoln and Omaha at 7 p.m. on Feb. 16, via Zoom.

Wednesday, January 27, 2021 SpringFest Club Fair to go virtual

SpringFest 2021 will be held virtually on NvolveU from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 2.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln gate and columns

Wednesday, January 27, 2021 Nominations due for Student Luminary, Cockson, Griesen awards

Nominations are being sought for the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Student Luminary Awards — an honor designed to recognize 10 students for their exceptional leadership and commitment — and the James V. Griesen Service to Students Award.

Nebraska’s Yajvoo Shrestha shows the Safer Community app to be used as part of COVID testing on campus this spring.

Wednesday, January 13, 2021 Safer Community mobile app available for download

Safer Community — the smartphone app that will be used with saliva-based COVID-19 testing in the spring semester — is available for download.

Monday, January 11, 2021 Through OASIS, Wisniewski-Pena finds his place at Nebraska

A political science and global studies double major, Fernando Wisniewski-Pena started college on a pre-med track. However, he quickly realized his true passion was not necessarily medicine. He wanted to help others in a different way.

Wednesday, December 16, 2020 Nominations open for student luminary, service to students awards

Nominations are being sought for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Student Luminary Awards — an honor designed to recognize 10 students for their exceptional leadership and commitment — and the James V. Griesen Service to Students Award.

Friday, November 20, 2020 Theta Xi members get tested to protect family, friends, public

The members of Theta Xi fraternity at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln have embraced the opportunity to participate in COVID-19 testing prior to Thanksgiving break.

Monday, November 16, 2020 Applications open for Mortar Board’s 2021 class

Applications are now open for juniors and seniors to apply to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Black Masque Chapter of Mortar Board.

Wednesday, October 21, 2020 20 Huskers named 2020 homecoming royalty finalists

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

Monday, October 19, 2020 Bleed Husker Red Homecoming Blood Drive Oct. 26-29

The 2020 Bleed Husker Red Blood Drive will be from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day, Oct. 26-29, in the Centennial Room of Nebraska Union. Participants should sign up ahead of time online.

Friday, October 9, 2020 Black Greek 101 event offered via Zoom

Black Greek 101 will take place from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Oct. 12 via Zoom.

Sara Qudus (left), Michelle Ebrahim and Susan Qudus pose for a picture.

Monday, October 5, 2020 Afghan Student Association returns to campus

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln hosts an array of international student organizations, allowing students to form attachments with peers from across the globe. Out of 34 international student organizations, one group has been without leadership for 12 years: the Afghan Student Association. In March 2020, this changed.

Like free food, Husker spirit, and socially-distanced fun? Head to the Nebraska Union Greenspace on Friday, October 9 for Big Red Rewinds.

Wednesday, September 30, 2020 Big Red Rewinds to offer free food, Husker volleyball screening

Student Involvement and UPC Nebraska will host Big Red Rewinds, an outdoor event at the Nebraska Union green space, from 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 9.

Friday, September 25, 2020 UNL students excited to vote, expected to cast ballots by mail

“We want to get the idea across that everyone’s vote matters,” Collier said in a telephone interview. “And we really want to hit home on the mail-in voting this year.”

ASUN president Roni Miller speaks at the virtual town hall on Sept. 24, 2020, in Lincoln, Nebraska. | Photo Illustration by Grace Kovar, Daily Nebraskan

Friday, September 25, 2020 Student Affairs leaders answer student questions in virtual town hall

Representatives of Student Affairs emphasized the importance of community and answered questions from student leaders at a town hall Thursday evening.