Community Engagement

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.

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.

In this file photo, Bree Bell, a freshman from Omaha, sorts food in the storage room at Matt Talbot during MLK Week 2023.

Thursday, January 18, 2024 Campus encouraged to volunteer during MLK Week observance

The MLK Week Planning Committee is encouraging the campus community to serve others through volunteering with local nonprofit agencies during the week.

Monday, January 15, 2024 Give 2 Hours to the Community, Jan. 22-26

120 Husker students, staff, and faculty are needed to complete 10 community volunteer projects organized for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Week, happening Jan 22–28, 2024.

Wednesday, December 20, 2023 Explore LNK: Places to Give Back

Giving back to the community is a great way to learn through hands-on experiences — and feel good while doing it. While there are a number of ways to give back on campus by donating to spots like Husker Pantry, Lavender Closet or Career Closet or serving as a tutor or ambassador for your college, there are several spots you can volunteer off-campus as well.

Monday, December 11, 2023 Give back to the community with MLK Week's volunteer opps

UNL's annual MLK Week of Service happens during the spring semester's first five days Jan 22-26, 2024. Commit yourself now to one of the 10 service projects that have been arranged by the university.

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.

Undergraduate students participate in a discussion in a Sociology class at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. [Craig Chandler | University Communication]

Monday, December 4, 2023 Before leaving for Winter Break, do these things

The last days of the semester are crazy busy. Use this checklist in the final two weeks to take care of things before you depart campus.

[artwork by Rose Padios | Daily Nebraskan]

Monday, December 4, 2023 What students should know about Nebraska’s new voter ID law

[Daily Nebraskan] As the elections near, new voter identification laws in Nebraska mean students will need to obtain and bring a form of photo ID to the polls in order to cast their ballot. Husker Vote Coalition has been involved in mobilizing University of Nebraska-Lincoln students to vote.

Domonique Cudjo, assistant director of the Gender and Sexuality Center, attaches a gift tag to a bicycle being given to a little Husker. [Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing]

Friday, December 1, 2023 Largest ever Holidays for Little Huskers to serve more than 130 children

Holidays for Little Huskers will bring tidings of comfort and joy to University of Nebraska–Lincoln families heading into the season of giving.

Hannah Ray, a senior majoring in biological sciences from Lincoln, is grateful that MUNA has allowed her an opportunity to make an impact on Lincoln’s diverse immigrant and refugee communities.

Wednesday, November 29, 2023 MUNA president helps feed Lincoln families

As president of Medical students United with Neighbors across America, Hannah Ray is helping further their mission of providing culturally-specific foods to immigrant and refugee families around her hometown of Lincoln.

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.

Itty Bitty sports staff interact with participants

Friday, November 17, 2023 Itty Bitty Sports nets youth an assist in fundamentals

Any basketball career starts with the first basket, and a University of Nebraska–Lincoln Campus Recreation program is helping area youth make their first shot.

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.”

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.

Maggie Nielsen with Husker Vote Coalition helps register students on National Voter Registration Day. [Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing]

Monday, September 25, 2023 Husker Vote Coalition marks Voter Registration Day

National Voter Registration Day was Sept. 19, but the Husker Vote Coalition marked the day with a whole week of voter registration and voter education events.

Maryam Sule, a first-year chemical engineering student from Bellevue, sorts food at Matt Talbot during the January Engage Lincoln event.

Monday, September 18, 2023 Volunteer Digest: Spend time volunteering at 5 nonprofits connected to Homelessness

Huskers and RSOs can connect with service opportunities to help the Lincoln community. Join fellow Huskers at the end September by volunteering at nonprofits in Lincoln connected to addressing Homelessness.

Husker Vote Coalition has voter registration events planned for Sept 19 & 21, 2023. [Mike Jackson | Student Affairs]

Monday, September 18, 2023 92% of UNL students are registered voters. This week you have 2 chances to join the rosters.

September 19 is National Voter Registration Day. To mark the occasion, the Husker Vote Coalition is hosting two registration events - one each at the Nebraska Union Memorial Plaza and the Nebraska East Union.