Well-being

Friday, December 6, 2019 De-stress Fest offers different activities nightly

Take a break at 6 p.m. each night December 9-12 to enjoy fun and fellowship in the Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center's OASIS Lounge.

Friday, December 6, 2019 Students sought to offer input on sexual misconduct

Applications are being accepted for University of Nebraska–Lincoln students who want to serve on a committee that will work with the chancellor’s Campuswide Collaborative on Sexual Misconduct.

Melissa Wilkerson, UNL victim advocate, poses for a portrait in her office in the Nebraska Union on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, in Lincoln, Nebraska. | Daily Nebraskan

Tuesday, December 3, 2019 In-house victim advocate builds trust, relationships with campus community

As the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s first in-house victim advocate, Wilkerson is cultivating an oasis — a place where students can find relief amidst heavy circumstances.

Wednesday, November 27, 2019 UNL launches program to make counseling services more accessible to students

A trial run for a new program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln aims to test the benefits of placing counselors in residence halls. The Counselor-in-Residence program was started as a trial run in August with the placement of Megan Lawrence, a graduate student in the Marriage and Family Therapy program, in Abel-Sandoz, according to Jake Johnson, assistant vice chancellor for Student Affairs. He said the program is intended to increase student access to counseling and remove the stigmas associated with going to a counselor.

Dance Marathon benefits the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Photo: Intrepid Visuals LLC

Wednesday, November 27, 2019 Six ways to give in December

Giving back and volunteering actually benefits you – it makes you happier while encouraging social connections, and studies indicate it might improve your health. Check out these six upcoming opportunities for giving back on campus and in Lincoln.

Husker Pantry, which supplies free food and hygiene items to students in need, is one of many campus programs that can benefit from Giving Tuesday donations.

Monday, November 25, 2019 Giving Tuesday drive can benefit students, programs

The Giving Tuesday donation drive can directly benefit students and programs at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Friday, November 22, 2019 UNL organizations promote sustainable living habits with condoms

Organizations at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln worked together to show how biodiversity can be preserved by an unlikely ally: condoms.

Morgan Smith, a graduate research assistant, shows a tote of fresh vegetables available at Husker Pantry. The pantry and Money Management Center is located in the University Health Center.

Tuesday, November 19, 2019 Husker Pantry seeks 1,500 items to restock shelves

As part of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, the Husker Pantry is hosting an annual food drive Nov. 18-24. The drive aims is to collect 1,500 items to replenish inventory for students.

A student restocks shelves in the Husker Pantry.

Monday, November 18, 2019 Four simple ways to help the Husker Pantry collect 1,500 food items

Help fight to end food insecurity among students at Nebraska through the Husker Pantry's annual food drive November 18-22, designated as National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. The pantry aims to collect 1,500 items to replenish the shelves and inventory. 100% of items collected benefit UNL students.

Four simple ways you can contribute:

REACH suicide prevention pin and certificate

Wednesday, November 13, 2019 Nebraska reaches goal of 1,500 trained in suicide prevention

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln surpassed its goal of training 1,500 suicide prevention gatekeepers this year, celebrating 1,524 gatekeepers at their one-year anniversary event.

Tuesday, November 12, 2019 Instant Pot cooking class helps students save time and money, eat healthier

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Campus Recreation Center will host a class on cooking to promote healthy and cheap alternatives to fast food.

Tuesday, November 12, 2019 7 tips to avoid plagiarism and cheating

A shared commitment to academic integrity is essential in our academic community. Now is the time for all students to review the definitions of plagiarism and cheating to ensure you are meeting academic expectations. Follow these tips to avoid acting dishonestly.

The University Health Center is the home to CAPS, Big Red Resilience and Well-being as well as medical-related services.

Friday, November 8, 2019 TIPS adds mental health and well-being related options

Thanks to a concerned student, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s TIPS Incident Reporting System now has the option for students to report mental health and well-being related tips.

Nebraska's Counselor-in-Residence Program received a $93,000 grant from Women Investing in Nebraska on Oct. 16.

Monday, October 21, 2019 $93,000 grant boosts Counselor-in-Residence program

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln's new Counselor-in-Residence program has received a $93,000 grant from Women Investing in Nebraska.

UNL students bounce a ball outside of the union during Big Red Resilience and Well-Being's "Recess" event on Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 ‘Recess’ well-being event helps students unwind and relieve stress

In the greenspace outside of the Nebraska Union on Monday, University of Nebraska-Lincoln students had a chance to chase their worries away. The sun peeked over the top of the building just enough to shine into the bubbles that were floating through the air, as students enjoyed activities ranging from Play-Doh to painting.

Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Program aims to support UNL students struggling with drug and alcohol addiction

Big Red Resilience is looking to start the Collegiate Recovery Community but needs student volunteers to get the program running. Once trained, the students would help their peers overcome addiction.

Students can receive a flu shot by visiting a walk-in clinic or making an appointment at the health center.

Monday, October 7, 2019 Flu shots available at the University Health Center

The University Health Center is offering flu shots for students, faculty and staff.

2019 Chancellor's Celebration of Service event

Friday, September 20, 2019 86 individuals. 1,340 combined hours of service.

A round of applause to our Student Affairs team members honored at the Celebration of Service for their service and fortitude to the university. Each day our staff impact the lives of students, helping them to be their best.

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.

Friday, September 20, 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.

Peer coaches from Big Red Resilience & Well-being

Thursday, September 19, 2019 Peer coaching program helps Huskers find resilience in college

Between moving away from family, making new friends, taking harder classes and navigating an unfamiliar city, the transition to college life can sometimes have bumps in the road. A new program at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Big Red Resilience and Well-being, is helping students remain strong throughout those ups and downs.