Well-being

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.

CrossFit participants at Campus Recreation at Nebraska

Thursday, September 19, 2019 Campus Recreation offers workout classes for elective credit

Not all classrooms have desks — some have weights. Campus Recreation offers over 40 classes, like CrossFit, that students can take for elective credit.

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.

Students with hands on back show support for one another.

Thursday, September 19, 2019 One Love workshops prompt conversations about relationship violence

Student leaders and administrators have been immersed in learning how to recognize unhealthy relationship behaviors and prevent relationship abuse through on-campus workshops facilitated by the One Love Foundation.

Students with arms behind backs showing support for one another.

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 One Love bringing relationship violence prevention education to campus

To launch a campus conversation about relationship violence, Student Affairs has invited the One Love Foundation to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to discuss healthy versus unhealthy relationships. The presentations are part of the new Use Your Voice 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.

UNL's new Greek Affairs Director Leigh Thiedeman smiles in her office on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Tuesday, September 10, 2019 Well-being, welcoming attitude among top priorities for new Greek director

To Leigh Thiedeman, being the director of the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life is about more than improving the program. It’s about being a support system and establishing bonds between Greek life members and staff.

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.

The first cohort of nearly 40 students — all well-being coaches and ambassadors in the Big Red Resilience and Well-Being program — are completing Step Up training this week before the start of the fall semester. The new program has set a goal to train 500 students, faculty and staff to be better at bystander intervention.

Friday, August 23, 2019 Nebraska launches new bystander intervention training program

A nationally-recognized, award-winning bystander intervention program will help Huskers find their voice and be proactive in assisting others through troubling situations.

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.

Morgan Smith, a graduate research assistant, shows a tote of fresh vegetables available at Husker Pantry. The pantry and Money Management Center have moved from the Nebraska Union to the University Health Center.

Friday, August 9, 2019 Pantry, money management move to University Health Center

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Husker Pantry and Student Money Management programs have moved to the University Health Center.

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.