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Friday, January 19, 2024 9 campus-wide events to look forward to during spring semester

Adventure, dancing, sports, clubs, careers, and more. Mark your calendars for these nine spring semester campus-wide events you won’t want to miss.

Phoenix Sadd [ photo by Mike Jackson | Student Affairs Marketing and Communication]

Thursday, January 18, 2024 Non-academic things I’ve learned in college

Phoenix Sadd, marketing major, shares five lessons with others students to make the most of their college years and experiences.

Monday, December 11, 2023 Filing period open for ASUN Student Government spring election

All students desiring to serve in the ASUN Student Government during the 2024-25 academic year can now file their candidacy. Filing deadline is March 7, 2024. The required forms and election rules are publicly available on ASUN website.

Members of all four Greek councils take a group photo jumping in the air on East Campus.

Friday, December 8, 2023 FALL IN FOCUS: 83 images celebrate student life at Nebraska

Look back on an amazing Fall 2023 semester and celebrate Husker student life through these photos captured and curated by Student Affairs. Reminisce as you scroll through moments from Big Red Welcome, Volleyball Day in Nebraska, Homecoming, and everything in between.

Maggie Nielsen with the Husker Vote Coalition provides voter registration information to a student. [Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing]

Monday, November 20, 2023 Husker Vote Coalition wins Campus Democracy Challenge

The Husker Vote Coalition was named the Standout Nonpartisan Campus Student Voting Group award winner out of 178 nominated campuses during the 2023 ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge All In Awards Celebration.

The Association of Students of the University of Nebraska Executive Officers have a discussion before the general Senate meeting in the Nebraska East Union Great Plains Room on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. [Photo by Justin Diep | Daily Nebraskan]

Friday, November 10, 2023 ASUN reflects on 2023-24 term, looks ahead on work to be done

[Daily Nebraskan] With the Association of Students of the University of Nebraska halfway through its term, senators are looking back at their accomplishments and forward toward the road ahead.

Student celebrate their win of the Showtime competition in the Coliseum [Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing]

Monday, October 30, 2023 Huskers mark weeklong Homecoming celebration, culminating in win

Among the highlights were "Showtime" in the Coliseum, the Traditions Race, a cornhole tournament, parade and the Cornstock Festival. The celebration culminated with a gridiron matchup between Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Purdue Boilermakers.

Newly crowned homecoming royalty Hannah-Kate Kinney (second from left) and Preston Kotik (third from left) are joined by Chancellor Rodney Bennett (right) and his wife, Temple (left), during the halftime ceremony. [Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing]

Saturday, October 28, 2023 Kotik, Kinney crowned homecoming royalty at Nebraska

Seniors Preston Kotik of Hooper and Hannah-Kate Kinney of Omaha have been crowned homecoming royalty at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

As the Homecoming Events Coordinator for ASUN, Chrissy Gulseth fields questions and feedback from students to make sure their input is heard by the homecoming committee.

Friday, October 27, 2023 Service on Homecoming Committee helps Gulseth spread Husker pride

Chrissy Gulseth, a senior political science and history student from Omaha, has deepened her appreciation for the university’s impact by helping students across campus learn how to get involved in homecoming celebrations.

The Musical Chairs ride and Ferris wheel light up the East Stadium Plaza during the 2022 Cornstock Festival. The 2023 festival is 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 27, again on the plaza. The event is free and open to the public. [Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing]

Friday, October 20, 2023 8 events for EVERYONE during Homecoming Week

Homecoming at NEBRASKA is much more than an autumn football game and student royalty. There are activities each day for entertainment, giving back, and showing your Husker spirit. Here are great activities that every student should seek out.

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 University to celebrate homecoming with ‘Through These Gates’

This year’s University of Nebraska–Lincoln homecoming week runs Oct. 23-28 and will carry the theme “Through These Gates: 100 Years of Saturdays at Memorial Stadium.”

The 2023 homecoming royalty finalists are: (back row, from left) Phoenix Sadd, Sam Spethman, Cordell Vrbka, Preston Kotik, Dylan Anderson, Grant Auman, Jayven Brandt, Samuel Phillips, Paul Owens and Paul Pechous; (front row, from left) Bridget Peterkin, Whitney Schwisow, Rachel Morros, Ritsa Giannakas, Madison Stracke, Nyarial Nyoak, Megan Snow, Isha Kishore, Lydia Storm and Hannah-Kate Kinney.

Monday, October 16, 2023 20 Huskers named 2023 homecoming royalty finalists

The royalty winners will be elected by the student body in an online vote Oct. 25 and 26. They will be crowned Oct. 28 at halftime of the Nebraska vs. Purdue football game, which kicks off at 2:30 p.m. in Memorial Stadium.

Kacey Heidbrink watches as Brandon Thelen preps her arm to donate. Students donate in the Homecoming Blood Drive in the Nebraska Union ballroom on city campus. October 27, 2020. [Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communication].

Thursday, October 12, 2023 Homecoming Blood Drive: Donating is a simple way to make a big impact

The annual Homecoming Blood Drive is set for October 23–26, 2023. Signup for time slots will open October 16.

Dining Services is hosting a Steak Dinner Night October 10, as part of Resident Appreciation Week. [Student Affairs Marketing and Communication]

Monday, October 9, 2023 Check out 7 can't-miss activities happening on three days this week Oct 10, 11, 12

From fitness classes and therapy dogs to temporary tattoos and a steak dinner, you won't want to miss these campus events happening before Fall Break.

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 ASUN, Athletics partner for tickets to Student Migration football game

The Nebraska-Wisconsin football game on Nov 18 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, WI is designated as the season's Student Migration event, when Husker fans are encouraged to flock en masse to an away game. Through Oct 13, students can request tickets online at $55 each.

Homecoming Week, one of many exciting happenings around campus this month, is Oct. 23-28. [University Communications and Marketing]

Monday, October 2, 2023 Frights and fun mark October on campus

Fall is officially upon us, and from fright-filled movies to outdoor adventures, we’ve got you covered with all the best things to do this month to get you in the seasonal spirit.

Friday, September 22, 2023 Sustain UNL takes charge of food waste reduction

Sustain UNL, a sustainability-focused student group at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, reintroduced OZZI reusable containers as a choice of packaging for certain dining options on campus this semester. The containers can be reused to reduce waste from other packaging options.

The Global Experience Fairs are from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. September 18 & 19 at Nebraska & East Unions.

Monday, September 18, 2023 Explore new opportunities & experiences at 7 events this week

Discover international study, student government, and entrepreneurial opportunities; learn new yoga and biking skills; dine with first-gen Huskers; and see what's playing at the Ross for a discount. Keep reading to learn more about what's happening Sept 18-24, 2023.

UNL's theme for Homecoming 2023 is "Through These Gates: 100 Years of Saturdays in Memorial Stadium."

Monday, September 18, 2023 Make plans to register for Homecoming activities and competitions

Sign-ups for the annual Homecoming Parade is open now. On Sept 25, the sign-ups open for the student competitions - banners, cornhole, traditions race, food drive, and the Showtime and the Jester Competitions. Here are the details and some deadlines for individual students and organizations.

Vice chancellor for student affairs Dee Dee Anderson places a United States flag into the ground at the green space between Nebraska Union Memorial Plaza and the Kauffman Center at City Campus on Sept. 11, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska. [photo by Meredith Gamet | Daily Nebraskan]

Tuesday, September 12, 2023 UNL community remembers September 11

[Daily Nebraskan] In honor of September 11, 2001, the Association of Students at the University of Nebraska and the Military and Veteran Success Center hosted a memorial event called Patriot Day.