Well-being

Sunday, August 16, 2020 Follow these Instagrams to connect with on-campus communities

Keep up with what fellow Huskers are doing - whether it’s to draw inspiration, find out about new events, set up a collaboration, or just get a glimpse into what others are up to.

Huskers can locate the qr-codes for the 9-to-Find Scavenger Hunt on posters in offices, departments, and resources across the UNL campus.

Sunday, August 16, 2020 Five reasons you should play Husker 9-to-Find Scavenger Hunt

Designed to teach the 9 Dimensions of Well-being at your own pace, here's five reasons you should be playing this game.

"Torn Notebook" sculpture on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Thursday, August 6, 2020 ICYMI: @UNLStudentLife summer highlights

Throughout the summer @UNLStudentLife connected Huskers to campus and one another on Instagram.

Wednesday, August 5, 2020 In My Own Words: Kirsten Wandrey

Kirsten Wandrey is a sophomore journalism major in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications. In spring 2019 - prior to enrolling at the university - she was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that dramatically changed her life. In her own words, Kirsten shares details about her successful transition to living on-campus at UNL and finding community and connections to help her achieve.

Friday, July 31, 2020 Back-to-School Countdown: Prepare emotionally and mentally to return to campus

Only two weeks to go… August 17 is right around the corner. With the end of summer inching ever closer and the upcoming excitement building for the fall semester, you can follow these four tips from Big Red Resilience and Well-being to help prepare your emotional well-being.

Friday, July 31, 2020 Money Matters: Building a student budget

A budget is essential for staying on top of your finances, especially during college. It might seem overwhelming to set up an entire budget, yet the benefits and skills can have a positive impact on your life.

Christina Doku will play violin during the Classical Evening at Maxwell Arboretum on July 15.

Sunday, July 12, 2020 12 free events happening in the next 12 days

Outdoor music concerts, karaoke, gratitude groups, and RSO trainings are a few of things to check out.

Saturday, July 11, 2020 Back-to-School Countdown: Do these things now with only 5 weeks until fall semester

Only five weeks remain until the fall semester begins on August 17, 2020. Here’s some things you can do in the next two weeks to get a jump start on your return to campus and minimize delays.

Morgan Smith, graduate research assistant, holds a tote of fresh vegetables at the Husker Pantry in August 2019.

Thursday, July 2, 2020 Husker Pantry begins offering curbside delivery

After months of being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the university’s Husker Pantry is now offering curbside delivery for students in need of food, hygiene items and school supplies.

Campus resources like CAPS and CAST continue to connect with students during the summer.

Sunday, June 7, 2020 Tips for success in your summer classes

Here are five easy things you can do to achieve great results in the classroom while enjoying the sunny days of summer.

Friday, May 22, 2020 New COVID-related well-being resources for students

To meet increasing demand for mental health resources related to the stress caused by COVID-19 concerns, Counseling and Psychological Services will host four one-hour workshops for students.

These runners all contributed to a successful Intramural Sports running challenge.

Friday, May 15, 2020 Huskers tally 2,962 miles on foot in the Virtual Run Challenge

In five weeks, 117 UNL students, staff and faculty logged enough miles to travel the equivalent distance from Chicago, IL to Reykjavik, Iceland. The challenge - hosted by Intramural Sports - featured a series of distances for Huskers to complete: a 5k, 10k, half-marathon, and a marathon.

Saturday, April 25, 2020 Struggling with your sleep schedule? Here's how to fix it.

It can be all-too-familiar for college students to have a dysfunctional sleep schedule. You may find yourself staying up for long hours and sleeping in later and later. These guidelines can help you fix your sleep schedule issues.

Friday, April 24, 2020 My Well-being: Elevating my intellectual pursuits

This week, UNL well-being ambassador Karlie Van Meter shares three personal practices she employs to emphasis her intellectual learning and pursuits while balancing overall personal well-being.

Take regular breaks from studying to keep yourself energized and focused.

Thursday, April 23, 2020 Take a 'brain break' to boost your focus on studying

Spending long hours in online classes or studying for finals can easily tire you out. It's important to take care of yourself by stepping away from the screens for a while.

Sunday, April 19, 2020 Simple ways to treat Planet Earth kinder

April 22 is Earth Day and it’s important to consider your own habits and find ways to improve how you care for the earth. It’s essential to protect our home and ensure a better world for future generations, and you don’t need a lot of money or resources to make beneficial changes. Here are four easy and inexpensive ways you can love the environment a little more.

Friday, April 17, 2020 Your Well-being: I'm finishing my senior year strong

Senior community health and wellness and sociology major Maizie Humm shares both her personal experience of transitioning to remote learning at the end of her college career and a few simple ideas for adding balance in your life during the spring semester's last weeks.

Friday, April 17, 2020 Bikes to be held through fall

Given the unanticipated moves that took place due to COVID-19 this spring, more than 100 bicycle owners may have forgotten to retrieve their property from campus bike racks.

To help prevent theft and vandalism, University Housing and University Police will inventory and move bikes that have not been placed in “safe racks” by May 8. Bikes will be placed in a secure location and need be claimed prior to September 28, 2020.

Aerial of University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Wednesday, April 15, 2020 Suicide gatekeeper training available online

Faculty, staff and students at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln can access free QPR suicide prevention gatekeeper training remotely.

Friday, April 10, 2020 Virtual activities available to keep Huskers connected to campus

With in-person classes canceled and campus nearly empty, it’s easy to feel disconnected from life at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.