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Huskers raised more than $235K at the HuskerThon in February 2020. (photo taken prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and face mask mandates.)

Friday, March 5, 2021 It's not too late to get involved in Dance Marathon

This year's HuskerThon event on March 20 has both a virtual portal and an in-person celebration at the Campus Recreation Center's Cook Pavilion.

Friday, February 12, 2021 Free tax preparation offered virtually

Student Involvement is headquartered in Room 200 of the Nebraska Union.

Thursday, February 11, 2021 UNL departments combine to create one single student organization

Two departments are joining together to form Student Leadership, Involvement, and Community Engagement at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Friday, January 29, 2021 Free tax preparation offered virtually

In response to the ongoing pandemic, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln EITC Coalition, is offering area residents free tax preparation virtually this year as part of its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Typically offered as face-to-face assistance, this year IRS-trained volunteers will work with clients completely online to prepare and electronically file their federal and state tax returns for free from February through the beginning of April 2021.

UNL's N-icon is illuminated largely on the wall in the Nebraska East Union.

Sunday, December 6, 2020 Use volunteerism and community service to advance your degree and career with a Certificate for Civic Engagement

Students who engage in civic activities often make themselves more competitive for prestigious fellowships and graduate education.

Wednesday, November 4, 2020 Housing staff help students get votes counted

This is a tale about how a wee bit of election-related boredom led to inspiration.

Monday, October 19, 2020 Bleed Husker Red Homecoming Blood Drive Oct. 26-29

The 2020 Bleed Husker Red Blood Drive will be from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day, Oct. 26-29, in the Centennial Room of Nebraska Union. Participants should sign up ahead of time online.

Monday, October 12, 2020 Huskers Vote Coalition helps UNL students get registered to vote

With Election Day just under one month away, Huskers Vote Coalition at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is helping students become registered voters prior to the general election on Nov. 3.

Friday, September 25, 2020 UNL students excited to vote, expected to cast ballots by mail

“We want to get the idea across that everyone’s vote matters,” Collier said in a telephone interview. “And we really want to hit home on the mail-in voting this year.”

University of Nebraska-Lincoln junior Brent Lucke confirms his voter registration on vote.org after scanning a QR code on the sidewalk outside the Nebraska Union on Tuesday.

Wednesday, September 23, 2020 UNL students excited to vote, expected to cast ballots by mail

When Nov. 3 arrives, Natalie Benoy is determined to make her voice heard, no matter the steps she has to take to do it.

Thursday, September 10, 2020 Omicron Delta Kappa applicants sought

Omicron Delta Kappa — one of four members of the Honor Society Caucus, a consortium of the most prestigious honor societies in the country — is now accepting applications from college juniors and seniors who have a cumulative GPA in the top 35% of their class in their respective college.

Friday, August 28, 2020 11 campus happenings to check out this week

Civic challenge fair, coffee talks, study abroad, and career fair preparations are some of the highlights students can join August 31 to September 6, 2020.

Sunday, August 16, 2020 Follow these Instagrams to connect with on-campus communities

Keep up with what fellow Huskers are doing - whether it’s to draw inspiration, find out about new events, set up a collaboration, or just get a glimpse into what others are up to.

Outdoor community beautification is one of the Lend-A-Hand projects for first-year Huskers on August 22, 2020.

Sunday, August 16, 2020 Give Back: First-year students should Lend-A-Hand for a few hours

Lend-a-Hand is an opportunity for first-year students to participate in an afternoon of hands-on service throughout the Lincoln community 1:30 to 4 p.m. Aug 22.

Friday, June 19, 2020 Virtual free tax prep offered in Lincoln

With one month left before the postponed July 15 tax deadline, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Center for Civic Engagement encourages taxpayers who haven’t yet filed to try its new Virtual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.

Civically-active students are highly desired by employers. A certificate of civic engagement is an enhanced benefit you can add to your academic transcript.

Sunday, June 7, 2020 Certificate for Civic Engagement: Use volunteerism and community service to advance your degree, career

Serve. Learn. Lead. Employers want to hire people who think and can act with civic interests at heart. Students who engage in civic activities often make themselves more competitive for prestigious fellowships and graduate education. This week, join one of 17 CCE orientations to get started.

Friday, May 29, 2020 Giving Back in June: Volunteer blood donors urgently needed

Instead of capes, today’s heroes wear masks for the safety of our community. This includes blood donors who help ensure a stable blood supply during the pandemic.

A paper grocery bag sits outside a house's door. (Christopher Dulak | UNL Student Affairs)

Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Local agency seeks 15 volunteers to distribute food May 11

Interested individuals can sign up to help via the UNL Center for Civic Engagement's COVID-19 Service Opportunities list.

Governor Pete Ricketts encourages Nebraska voters to vote-by-mail for the May 12, 2020 primary election.

Friday, April 17, 2020 Upcoming: Deadlines to register for voting in Nebraska primary election

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Pete Ricketts is encouraging Nebraska voters to register for mail-in ballots in the upcoming May 12, 2020 election.

Sunday, April 5, 2020 Help others in your community during COVID-19

Despite social distance, we're all in this together. Every single person’s life has been altered. Here are a few simple things you can do to make someone else's day while helping to build community.