Well-being

Friday, March 19, 2021 March 29 is the SPRING BREAKOUT

Even though there isn't a traditional spring break this year, Huskers can have some fun-in-the-sun at a special event on campus March 29.

[ Art by Andrea Atkinson | Daily Nebraskan ]

Thursday, March 11, 2021 UNL counselor discusses increase in eating disorder concerns during pandemic

Jenifer Manstedt, counselor at Counseling & Psychological Services and eating disorder coordinator, said she has noticed more University of Nebraska-Lincoln students reporting concerns with eating patterns and body image issues during the COVID-19 pandemic than prior to the pandemic.

Husker Pantry is reaching out to the community to collect at least 2,021 items during the Spring Food Drive happening March 22–31, 2021. (photo by Christopher Dulak | Student Affairs)

Wednesday, March 10, 2021 Food, personal hygiene items sought for Husker Pantry's spring food drive

Last summer, the pantry distributed nearly 6,000 items to students every month. The goal of the current drive is to collect 2,021 items during the ten-day period March 22-31 to build up reserve inventory so Huskers have uninterrupted service during the upcoming summer.

Fresh Check Day is March 10, 2021. Big Red Resilience and Well-being will have Instagram activities from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. CST.

Friday, March 5, 2021 Fresh Check Day: Checkin' in on college students

Big Red Resilience & Well-being will use Instagram to share mental health and suicide prevention activities on March 10.

Friday, February 19, 2021 Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Feb. 22-25

The transition to college can be challenging. During difficult times, one’s coping strategies can be depleted, sometimes resulting in changes to control eating patterns and/or perception of appearance. During Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Feb. 22-25, the UNL Nebraska Eating Disorder Network Student Association (UNL NEDN) invites all Huskers to learn about the warning signs and available resources for disordered eating or eating disorder behaviors.

Friday, February 19, 2021 CASICS program helps to address students’ cannabis use

Cannabis Screening and Intervention of College Students is a service at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln that helps students overcome their issues with cannabis.

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.

Monday, February 15, 2021 Sexual assault and abuse process group created at UNL for survivors of color

Counseling and Psychological Services and the Center for Advocacy, Response and Education has launched a new sexual assault and abuse process group for survivors of color.

Friday, February 12, 2021 ASUN and BSU organize a Night of Listening

All students are encouraged to participate from 7 to 8:30 p.m. February 16. The event will feature Black public officials discussing their fields with a focus on race and inequality in policy and administration.

Graduate student Morgan Smith displays a tote of fresh vegetables available at the Husker Pantry. The on-campus food pantry helps more than 120 students per week secure free food and hygiene items.

Friday, February 12, 2021 Donations help secure food, hygiene items for students in need

Over the course of the pandemic, visits to Nebraska’s Husker Pantry have increased by 30%. Huskers can help provide a meal to a student in need by donating to the upcoming Glow Big Red giving campaign.

UNL student Joana Reyes explains her solutions for homesickness in a video from Big Red Resilience & Well-being.

Friday, February 12, 2021 Huskers Bounce Back: Homesickness (video)

Homesickness is a normal feeling that many students experience, especially after being back from a long break at home. Watch and listen to this 2-minute video from Big Red Resilience & Well-being showing how other Huskers bounced back from homesickness.

Friday, February 12, 2021 Rempe confronts addiction to make it matter

Olivia Rempe knows firsthand that it’s not where you start, but how you finish. The University of Nebraska–Lincoln senior and December College of Business Student of the Month confronted her addiction and refocused her life – after almost losing it.

Man in red coat stands outside saliva testing pod

Thursday, February 11, 2021 Winter chill shifts COVID-19 re-entry testing indoors

Due to anticipated frigid temperatures, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s saliva-based COVID-19 testing is moving indoors Feb. 11-13.

Chancellor Ronnie Green hands his saliva vial to Kaitlin Cartwright at the collection site by East Memorial Stadium. Green was one of more than 4,000 Huskers who were tested on Jan. 19, the first day testing was offered to the entire campus community.

Wednesday, January 20, 2021 Saliva-based testing opens, enforcement begins Jan. 25

The university is using minimally invasive, saliva-based testing as part of its multi-layered approach to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the spring semester. Here are the basics and links to take a deeper dive into the new testing protocol.

Student shows Safer Community app on phone.

Sunday, January 17, 2021 CHECKLIST: How to sign up for your COVID-19 saliva test

In order to begin the spring semester safely, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is implementing new COVID-19 testing protocols. As the Chancellor articulated on January 11, your compliance and participation are crucial to keeping the campus and the Lincoln community safe.

Friday, January 15, 2021 Recovery community hosting weekly meetings to support sobriety

Nebraska’s Collegiate Recovery Community is hosting weekly recovery meetings at 8 p.m. Monday nights via Zoom.

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.

Students find community and friends in Learning Communities. (Photo taken prior to COVID-19 pandemic.)

Tuesday, January 12, 2021 Second-Year Edge helps Huskers find community

Finding a community and making connections in 2020 was more than challenging. The Second-Year Edge Learning Community (LC) can help students connect with new friends and strengthen academics while living in upperclass housing at University Suites.

Monday, January 11, 2021 Six ways to stay healthy in the New Year

If 2020 taught us one thing, it is the importance of protecting and caring for our physical well-being. COVID prevention remains a top priority, but it does not have to be your only health focus for the new year.

A man looks at the Taj Mahal in Agra, India. (Photo by Arash Bal on Unsplash)

Friday, January 8, 2021 Money Matters: How to plan your finances for a future big purchase

Creating a solid financial plan is the best way to ensure you will meet your goal on-time and stay on track.