Well-being

Friday, July 15, 2022 Faculty, staff and students sought to serve on University Conduct Board

The Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards is seeking faculty, staff, and students to volunteer as members of the University Conduct Board. Board members receive training and serve on conduct boards for cases as their time permits throughout the year.

Neo the TRIO support dog gets a scratch from NSE student Katie Torres of Plattsmouth.

Wednesday, July 6, 2022 Neo lends a helping paw at New Student Enrollment

Neo, a therapy pup with TRIO programs is lending a paw and his notoriously calming presence this summer to welcome hundreds of first-year students during New Student Enrollment sessions.

Inflatable flamingo floaty sits in swimming pool

Monday, June 6, 2022 6 tips for having a great summer

Now’s the time to enjoy warm weather, time outside, and new experiences, whether that be through summer jobs, internships, travel or reconnecting with friends. In the midst of summer fun, don’t forget to keep yourself safe. Follow these six tips to have a great time.

Students meet with a counselor-in-residence at a UNL residence hall.

Friday, May 20, 2022 UNL focuses on student mental health for Give to Lincoln Day May 26

The need for mental health support has never been greater on college campuses. This year’s Give to Lincoln Day on May 26 provides an opportunity to help campus programs that support University of Nebraska‒Lincoln students.

Meal Kit Mondays will be offered on June 13 and June 27. Cost is $15 per meal, which each serving four.

Tuesday, May 17, 2022 Rec and Wellness Center offers Meal Kit Mondays in June

The Rec and Wellness Center is offering ready-to-go “Meal Kit Mondays” through its Wellness Kitchen on East Campus. The service offers everything needed to prepare dinner in less than an hour.

Alex Cathcart came to Nebraska to pursue a hockey career, but he scored with a mathematics degree from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Friday, May 13, 2022 Concussions ice Cathcart’s hockey dreams, factor into degree path

Alex Cathcart’s 15-year pursuit of a professional hockey career ended with a home skate in California.

Students play board games with ISSO and Campus NightLife at Mana Cafe

Monday, May 9, 2022 Photo Journal: Spring-ing to life at Nebraska

Catch a pictoral recap of the spring semester at Nebraska.

Monday, May 2, 2022 Celebrate safely this spring

We’re rapidly approaching the end of spring semester and the month of May, which means warmer temperatures, finals, daytime parties, Cinco de Mayo and graduation! While none of these things require alcohol to enjoy, here are a few tips about how to keep yourself safe if you choose to drink.

Staff member views the menu board in the Cather Dining Center.

Monday, May 2, 2022 Students’ dining experience now more customizable

University of Nebraska–Lincoln students now have greater access to nutritional information, along the addition of menu boards above the serving areas in the dining centers.

A memorial fund established by his family is honoring Alex Kearns. The fund will provide financial support to the Big Red Resilience and Well Being program.

Friday, April 29, 2022 Gift honors Kearns with focus on student well-being, suicide prevention

Husker Alex Kearns would have been a senior this year and preparing to receive his business degree on the turf of Memorial Stadium. Sadly, after reviewing an online financial transaction that was not what it appeared to be, Kearns died by suicide on June 12, 2020.

The REACH suicide prevention lapel pin and certificate of completion given to participants who attend the in-person 90-minute training.

Friday, April 29, 2022 REACH training sees increase in student, faculty, staff interest

More than 5,000 University of Nebraska–Lincoln students, faculty and staff have completed REACH training since Big Red Resilience and Well-Being launched the program in 2018. In the current academic year, interest in the suicide prevention training program has increased significantly — especially among students.

[photo by Craig Chandler | University Communication]

Friday, April 22, 2022 Before leaving for summer, do these things

Use this checklist in the last three weeks of the spring semester to take care of things before you depart campus.

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 CARE preps for new space, offering expanded services

In summer 2022, the university’s Center for Advocacy, Response and Education — a hub that supports Huskers who have experienced sexual assault, domestic/dating violence, stalking, harassment and other crimes — will open in a larger, newly-renovated space within Neihardt Center.

When moving out, consider whether some items may be able to be reused rather than thrown away.

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 Convenient donation options available to residence hall students during move out

With a bit of advance planning, Huskers can give a continued purpose to items through donation and recycling, rather than sending items to the dumpsters and the landfill.

Monday, April 18, 2022 Suicide prevention walk is April 24

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s 7th annual Out of the Darkness Campus Walk for Suicide Prevention is April 24 at the Nebraska Union Plaza.

Friday, April 15, 2022 ‘Sexual Citizen’ authors to speak at Kimball Hall

University of Nebraska–Lincoln students, faculty and staff are invited to a discussion, “Sex, Power, and Assault on Campus: A Conversation for Cultural Change,” at 7 p.m. April 21 in Kimball Hall.

Wednesday, April 13, 2022 ‘What Were You Wearing?’ exhibit at UNL ‘opens people’s minds’ on sexual assault

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln showcased an art exhibit on Wednesday that recreated the outfits that survivors were wearing when they were sexually assaulted.

Monday, April 11, 2022 Six earn Women of Courage, Character and Commitment awards

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Women’s Center has selected six student winners for its 2022 Women of Courage, Character and Commitment Award.

Students paint canvases at Art Night at the Sheldon event in 2021.

Thursday, April 7, 2022 Creativity gets a boost as the new 10th dimension of well-being

written by Kirsten Wandrey | Student Affairs

Based on student survey data, Big Red Resilience and Well-being will soon add a new dimension for well-being – creativity. This tenth dimension of well-being expands upon the current nine implemented in 2018 and will increase opportunities for students to de-stress in healthy ways.

A student writes a note to offer support to survivors of sexual violence.

Friday, April 1, 2022 6 Ways to get involved in Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, designed to call attention to and prevent sexual assault, harassment and abuse. Campus events hosted by the Center for Advocacy, Response and Education (CARE) and student organizations during the month offer education around sexual consent, the impact of sexual violence and how to offer support for survivors.

Here are six ways you can participate in creating a brighter future and helping to end sexual violence: