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Curious Cornhuskers by the Daily Nebraskan [Art by Andrea Atkinson]

Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Curious Cornhuskers: When is the Campus Recreation Center least busy?

As part of their initiative called Curious Cornhuskers, an anonymous reader asked The Daily Nebraskan, “When is the least busy time to go to the rec?”

The Lied Center for Perfroming Arts will present the IBEX Puppetry Show on March 4, 2021.

Friday, February 26, 2021 10 events you won't want to miss out on this week | March 1–6

Keep yourself entertained this week with any of these exciting and educational events.

Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Campus Recreation to launch Sleep Program, promote healthy sleep habits

(Daily Nebraskan) Sleep program to educate college students on the importance of sleep and promote healthy sleep habits over the course of three weeks.

Sunday, February 21, 2021 7 can't-miss activities this week | Feb. 22–28, 2021

We've curated a list of the best events happening around Lincoln this week. Check it out to make sure you're up to date on the best events in town.

Friday, February 19, 2021 Place orders for the next Meal-Kit Monday by Feb. 24

Three savory entrée choices are offered for the March kits that can prepared in less in an hour and feed up to four individuals.

Friday, February 19, 2021 Sleep Challenge: Fix your sleeping habits and win a prize

Register for Campus Recreation's three-week Sleep Challenge by Feb. 26. This free activity features weekly challenges, newsletters and prizes to improve your sleeping habits and put you back in charge of your sleep schedule.

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.

Huskers practice yoga in the Campus Rec Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Friday, February 12, 2021 Yogathon 'Chai & Chill' to soothe minds Feb. 23

The evening will feature a variety of yoga styles for the participants to sample, including vinyãsa, slow yoga flow, meditation, and yin. Participants will enjoy a chai-style beverage together after the yoga sessions.

Thursday, February 11, 2021 Keep yourself occupied indoors during frosty weather

Cold temperatures can be expected for the next few days, and you'll probably find yourself reluctant to leave the house. When boredom strikes, it can be difficult to find ways to entertain yourself. Here are a few activities to have fun without venturing outdoors.

UNL Business International Student Association was one of 140 clubs at the SpringFest club fair. (photo: Instagram @unlbisa)

Wednesday, February 10, 2021 Did you miss the SpringFest club fair? Here are the 140 groups that participated.

In the twilight hours one evening last week, about 200 Huskers powered up their Zoom personas one more time before calling it a day - yet it wasn't for another class lecture or remote concert. For a couple hours, the students casually scrolled and virtually strolled the annual SpringFest Club Fair, hosted by Student Involvement.

Drag Queen Bingo is happening at 7:30 p.m. Fruary 11, 2021.

Friday, February 5, 2021 7 activities you'll want to do this week | Feb 8-14

Lots of events happening around Lincoln on campus...from film screenings to virtual yoga. Here are the things we're recommending for you to check out.

Two students prepare an Instapot recipe during at CookWell Class at the Rec & Wellness Center.

Thursday, January 28, 2021 Health & Fitness: Know your campus nutrition services

Healthy eating can be a challenge, yet the effort can yield you good benefits. Connect with these UNL campus resources to help with your nutrition goals.

A student wears a black face covering while exercising in the Campus Rec Center's strength training & conditioning room.

Friday, January 22, 2021 Campus Rec offers reservations for strength spaces

As students return to campus for the 2021 spring semester, Campus Recreation is happy to offer many spots to reserve a time to use the strength spaces.

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.

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.

Two athletic training students with the Injury Prevention & Care program assess an injury on a female soccer player.

Monday, January 4, 2021 10-week Athletic Training Basics course offered by Campus Recreation

This non-credit course is for students who are pursuing a career as a sports coach or in a medical field (AT,PT,PA,MD, dieticians, etc.) or any person interested in learning about basic athletic care.

Sunday, December 13, 2020 Recycle old and broken holiday lights at Campus Recreation

Campus Recreation's intra-departmental sustainability committee is providing holiday light recycling for students, staff, and faculty. Old, broken, and outdated strands of lights can be dropped in collection boxes at the Campus Rec Center and Outdoor Adventures Center on city campus and the Rec & Wellness Center on east campus until Jan. 6, 2021.

courtesy of Outdoor Adventures (University of Nebraska-Lincoln)

Wednesday, November 25, 2020 Nearby destinations offer plenty of outside activities in December and January

Great options abound in Lincoln (and nearby) to be outside and active during the cool temperatures and possible snow flurries in December and January. Outdoor Adventures has some recommendations.

Friday, November 20, 2020 Campus Recreation offers Athletic Training Basics course

Campus Recreation will be offering a 10-week non credit Athletic Training Basics course from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. beginning Feb. 2, first session, or Feb. 3, second session, in City Campus Recreation Center room 230C.

Friday, November 20, 2020 Before leaving campus, DO THESE THINGS

Use this checklist to help take care of things before your depart for Thanksgiving holidays and the Winter Interim.