Community Engagement

Volunteers gather before the opening of the Project Connect and Standdown inside the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Thursday, August 19, 2021 UNL's 9/11 National Day of Service event is happening soon. Sign up now.

More than 300 local volunteers are needed to provide a one-day, one-stop shop of health and human services for people experiencing homelessness in Lincoln. The event is September 14 at the Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Students participate in campus events with friends.

Sunday, August 15, 2021 5 ways to make friends on campus this fall

Building your social circle is one of the most essential steps to finding your home on campus and improving your overall well-being. Follow these five steps to meet people with similar interests, create a close-knit support system and grow your network for a memorable college experience.

Miller Hall, prior to being razed in summer 2021. [Craig Chandler | University Communication]

Friday, August 13, 2021 What's new and what's moved since you were last on campus

For true first-year students, you may not even notice. For upper-level students, you might have been away from campus much longer than this past summer. As you step onto campus again, here's a few things that might catch your attention.

Post-it notes, markers, and pens on a desk. [pexels | photo by frans-van-heerden]

Friday, August 6, 2021 Back-to-School Countdown: Only 2 weeks to go. Do these 5 things now.

Here are the things you should be doing this week so you are ready for a strong start to the academic year on August 23, 2021.

Huskers can find volunteer opportunities anytime on the Handshake platform https://unl.joinhandshake.com/login

Friday, August 6, 2021 Husker Volunteer Digest: 4 nonprofits you can help in August

Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement is connecting Huskers and RSOs with service opportunities to help the Lincoln community. Here are four local nonprofits seeking volunteers this month.

UNL students enjoying an activity in the stands of Memorial Stadium. [Craig Chandler | University Communication]

Wednesday, August 4, 2021 Put these 10 can't-miss Big Red Welcome events on your calendar

Big Red Welcome stretches across the first six weeks of school, with dozens of varied events for all sorts of engaging experiences. Check out these crowd-pleasing activities that all occur before the first day of fall semester classes.

Nora Husein of Lincoln conducts a science experiment during her after-school club in 2019.

Tuesday, June 22, 2021 59 Husker students serving as HALO mentors this summer

Fifty-nine University of Nebraska–Lincoln students have been selected to lead Nebraska children in grades K-12 in summer activities through the new Huskers After-School and Summer Learning Opportunities (HALO) program.

Monday, April 26, 2021 10 honored with Student Luminary Awards

Ten University of Nebraska-Lincoln students — eight undergraduates and two graduate students — were awarded Student Luminary Awards to recognize their exceptional leadership and commitment to improving the campus and community.

Noah Schwendeman directs traffic along Pinnacle Arena Drive as people arrive for their vaccine on April 7. Schwendeman said he volunteered for the clinic to help the community edge toward a return to normal. [ Craig Chandler | University Communication ]

Sunday, April 18, 2021 More student volunteers needed to help at COVID-19 vaccine clinics

UNL students age 19 years and older - and their friends, family, and neighbors - are being asked to assist the Lincoln Lancaster County Health Department at the local vaccine clinics.

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.