Community Engagement

Husker Vote Coalition member explains to a student how to register to vote at a voter registration table on campus.

Monday, April 15, 2024 Voter registration tables take over Love Library all week + 7 other events

DO: Register to vote. Volunteer to clean up litter. Paint a succulent pot. Play music bingo. WATCH: Students compete in an entrepreneurial competition. ASUN Student Government transition. Discounted movies at The Ross. Check out all that's happening on campus this week.

Monday, April 1, 2024 Play Grocery Bingo to win prizes & support childhood cancer research

One of the largest student-run fundraisers of the year is happening this week. Join for your chance to win prizes and watch as students volunteer to have their heads shaved in support of childhood cancer research at NRHH’s Shave for the Brave event. Keep reading for more featured events April 1-5.

Thursday, March 28, 2024 Plant-based dishes bring sustainability to dining centers for month of April

Dining Services is participating in Earthstock 2024 by featuring plant-based dishes every Thursday in April at the Abel, Cather, East, and Harper Dining Centers.

Sheldon Museum of Art at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on Monday, March 25, 2024, in Lincoln, Nebraska. [Photo by Lily Dohmen | Daily Nebraskan]

Wednesday, March 27, 2024 The Sheldon to welcome performances from Bathtub Dogs and Boots & Cats

[Daily Nebraskan] Bringing in campus groups for these events like the monthly First Friday allows the museum to stay engaged with UNL’s campus.

Student watches the sandhill cranes migrating at Platte River Valley.

Monday, March 25, 2024 Conversations, cooking, and cranes highlight this week's featured events

Join conversations about consent, women's voting rights, and trans visibility; Learn to prepare a salmon sushi bake and protein bowls; and take a trip to watch the migration of sandhill cranes. Keep reading for the featured events March 25-29.

University of Nebraska–Lincoln | The Big Event

Monday, March 25, 2024 Next@Nebraska edition for March 25, 2024

Monday, March 18, 2024 Next@Nebraska edition for March 18, 2024

Thursday, March 7, 2024 24 Hours with Jordan Muirhead

Each year, Huskers across campus join forces for HuskerThon — a celebration of and fundraiser for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. From talent shows to sharing the event’s impact on families statewide, follow Jordan Muirhead—director of engagement and senior biochemistry and nutrition science/dietetics major—as she takes you through the HuskerThon experience.

Luke Woosley carries a Miracle Kid on his shoulders as the family enters at HuskerThon. [Kirk Rangel | University Communication and Marketing]

Monday, March 4, 2024 HuskerThon raises nearly $84K for Children’s Nebraska

University of Nebraska–Lincoln students gathered March 2 to raise funds and celebrate Miracle Kids at the annual HuskerThon, an eight-hour event organized and hosted by Dance Marathon, a registered student organization.

Spring on city campus. April 18, 2023. [Photo by Craig Chandler | University Communication & Marketing]

Friday, March 1, 2024 March is Women's History Month. Celebrate at these 8 events & activities.

National Women’s History Month is an annual celebration for the length of March to recognize and appreciate contributions from women throughout history. Keep reading for the featured events occurring this month at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Students laugh as they enjoy a meal together in the dining center.

Monday, February 26, 2024 Enjoy all-day breakfast for Leap Day + 5 more events this week

The last week of February offers opportunities to watch Oscar-nominated short films, learn more about the Husker Pantry, compete for prizes at trivia night, practice yoga in the College of Business, and enjoy Leap Day specialty menus in the dining centers.

The community & recreation centers are managed by the city Parks & Recreation Department. [courtesy image]

Monday, February 19, 2024 Volunteer Digest: Help at one of Lincoln's community & recreation centers

Five opportunities are organized Feb 26–March 1 for UNL students to volunteer for a few hours at one of the city's community & recreation centers. Huskers will help with facilitating activities for youth, sorting donations, and cleaning.

Flatland Climbing Competition [image by Nicolette Wagner]

Monday, February 19, 2024 Next@Nebraska edition for February 19, 2024

[Kristen Labadie | University Communication and Marketing]

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 Student experience remains a strength at Nebraska U

Through the year, the University Communication and Marketing team highlighted more than 175 student stories, exploring their positive impacts in academics, research, extracurricular activities and community involvement.

92% of UNL students registered to vote during the 2020 election cycle. [courtesy image | Husker Vote Coalition]

Monday, January 29, 2024 50 students needed to serve as Vote Ambassadors

Motivated undergraduate and graduate students can join the Husker Vote Coalition to assist with registering other students to vote in Nebraska and out-of-state for the 2024 primary and General Election.

Horticulture Club officers and members speak with students during the Spring Club Fair on January 31, 2023. [Mike Jackson | Student Affairs Marketing and Communication]

Friday, January 26, 2024 Spring Nvolvement Fair brings together more than 75 student organizations

In a single location on February 1, Huskers can explore dozens of recognized student organizations (RSOs) to join for social, professional and leadership interests.

Carly Gartner (right) and friends take a photo with former Husker Volleyball player and Olympian Jordan Larsen. (courtesy image)

Wednesday, January 24, 2024 Balancing school, jobs and a social life

Carly Gartner, a political science and psychology double major, shares her knowledge for balancing everything to do in college and managing time wisely.

Ben Bentzinger, a senior in criminal justice, and Francisca Lawson Tettevie a graduate student in human sciences, help Journey shoot a basket at the Malone Center. [Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing]

Wednesday, January 24, 2024 Huskers honor MLK legacy through ‘compassionate actions’

Nearly 120 members of the campus community will volunteer approximately 2,600 total hours during the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s MLK Week. The community outreach will benefit nine nonprofits in Lincoln.

[KLKN-TV] Kaden Boyer, UNL student volunteer

Tuesday, January 23, 2024 UNL students and staff volunteer at Center for People food distribution

[KLKN] Students and staff at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln spent a couple hours volunteering Tuesday afternoon during the Center for People’s food distribution.

Monday, January 22, 2024 Celebrate the semester's first full week with MLK activities, open houses, and bouldering

Welcome back, Huskers! Spring semester is has arrived and the campus is coming alive. Get back into the rhythm of school with these 6 recommended events of the week.