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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.

New Fit Box at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Friday, April 19, 2019 FitBox at East Campus Rec to provide equipment for outdoor exercise

A new piece of outdoor equipment at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Recreation and Wellness Center on East Campus may look like a box, but Kelsey Whittaker said it’s much more than just storage. Whittaker, interim assistant director for fitness, said the FitBox is approximately 10 feet by 10 feet and includes items that attach to the container and holds items for use on the new turf area outside the Rec building.

Monday, April 1, 2019 Sexual assault awareness walk is April 4

PREVENT, a student organization at Nebraska dedicated to ending relationship and sexual violence through peer education, will host its fourth annual End Rape On Campus walk from 2 to 4 p.m. April 4.

Monday, March 11, 2019 Outdoor Adventures Center plans spring break trip to Gulf of California

For Lauren Petersen, leaving a legacy at her school meant establishing a new spring break trip through the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Outdoor Adventures Center to kayak in the Gulf of California. The political science major will lead five students with minimal sea kayaking experience for six days to explore nature. This is the first time the Outdoor Adventures Center has traveled needing passports in over 10 years.

Wednesday, February 27, 2019 Women's Week at Nebraska to celebrate 40th year

For the 40th year, Women’s Week at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln will honor the accomplishments of women and the struggles they face today.

By the end of the spring semester, Nebraska plans to have 1,500 volunteers trained on how to recognize mental health issues and how to direct individuals to resources for assistance. The suicide prevention program is led by Big Red Resilience and Well-being.

Thursday, January 31, 2019 Grant expands university’s suicide prevention program

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is using a federal award to strengthen mental health services and suicide prevention programming on campus. Announced in December, the three-year, $300,000 Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention grant will help Nebraska officials develop a program to address student concerns, providing consistent mental health and suicide screening options.

Harper Dining Hall's newly renovated allergy friendly food station is pictured on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in Lincoln, Nebraska. | Daily Nebraskan

Thursday, January 10, 2019 Harper Dining Center expands allergen-friendly program

The Harper Dining Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is limiting its ingredients to meet an increasing need. The dining center started offering allergen-friendly food full time at the start of the semester, after staff received positive feedback from the 8 Plus program testing.

Students participate in a cardio dance class at the Campus Recreation Center on Jan. 9, 2018. | Daily Nebraskan

Tuesday, January 8, 2019 Campus Recreation helping students achieve New Year’s resolutions

Group classes at the Campus Recreation Center are free Jan. 7-13.

Thursday, December 6, 2018 Zen garden-making event helps students de-stress before finals

University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Big Red Resilience and Wellbeing hopes the simple act of raking sand and placing rocks in a box will provide a calming escape from pre-finals stress.

Monday, November 26, 2018 Giving tree to benefit campus pantry

A giving tree in the Nebraska Union will help Huskers Helping Huskers Pantry+ raise donations for students in need this winter season.

Monday, November 26, 2018 Nominations open for first-ever Student Luminary Awards

Nominations are now open for Nebraska's first-ever Student Luminary Awards, designed to recognize ten students for their exceptional leadership and commitment.

Friday, November 16, 2018 Nebraska joins JED Campus program in support of student mental health

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is partnering with the Jed Foundation to to assess and enhance student mental health and suicide and substance abuse prevention efforts.

Students participate at Gratitude Graffiti and Stress Relief event at the Health Center as part of Commuter and Transfer Appreciation Week on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018, in Lincoln, Nebraska. | Daily Nebraskan

Thursday, November 15, 2018 Commuter and Transfer Week aims to build community

JD McCown, a graduate student and primary organizer for the week’s events, said commuter students can feel welcome on campus through various events during Transfer and Commuter Week, organized by the Office of Academic Success and Intercultural Services.

Sophomore Karin Ellefson arranges pantry donations during her volunteer shift at Huskers Helping Huskers Pantry+.

Friday, November 2, 2018 Campus pantry sees growth, impact nearly two years after opening

Now a vital resource for 80 students a week, Huskers Helping Huskers Pantry+ was established after university leaders uncovered a surprising statistic: one in three Nebraska students regularly worry about not having enough food to eat.

Future wellbeing coaches Jillian Black, Kimmy, Montoya, Talor Brumbaugh, Elizabeth Elliott and Amanda Nelson stand outside of the Nebraska Student Health Center on Oct. 4, 2018, in Lincoln, Nebraska. These students are studying to help other students create goals and recognize their strengths and weaknesses. | Daily Nebraskan, Photo by Elsie Stormberg

Monday, October 8, 2018 Students can become peer well-being coaches with new class

Students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln can take a class to become well-being coaches and help their peers overcome stressful situations.