Community Engagement

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.

Magnolia blooms near Mueller Tower on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's City Campus. Huskers seeking to give hope by giving back to the campus and greater-Lincoln community have a variety of options.

Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Options available for Huskers inspired to give back

From University of Nebraska Foundation funds to the community blood bank, Huskers looking to give back to others affected by COVID-19 have a variety of options.

Wednesday, March 18, 2020 Students sought to help with local food aid

Center for People in Need is partnering with UNL’s Center for Civic Engagement to locate youthful volunteers to assist with bagging food items to benefit community residents during COVID-19.

UNL students participate in The Big Event at Campus Recreation Center on Saturday, April 8, 2017, in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Friday, February 28, 2020 The Big Event looks to improve, add more volunteers to give back to Lincoln

The Big Event has been trying new ways to recruit more volunteers and bring more awareness to their event and organization in order to meet their 3,000 volunteer goal.

Saturday, February 22, 2020 Dance Marathon to raise $225,000 for children’s hospital

HuskerThon is part of a nationwide fundraiser to support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

Male student rock climbing in Wichita Mountains. | Photo credit: Doug Lintz.

Friday, January 31, 2020 8 spring break experiences with UNL groups

Spring Break is an excellent chance to recharge your energy and spirit before you power through the semester’s second half. If you’re undecided about your plans, check out these UNL-sponsored options for opportunities to give back to local communities, to experience the beautiful wonders of nature or to explore museums, sights, and entertainment in our local backyard.

Tuesday, January 14, 2020 MLK week to feature civil rights icon Ruby Bridges

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln will honor the legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. with a series of events Jan. 20-24.

Monday, January 6, 2020 7 New Year’s resolutions to help you feel happier

While focusing on your fitness can be an important resolution that supports your emotional, physical and spiritual well-being, it is also important to explore other dimensions of well-being as you seek a balanced life. Consider adopting one of these resolutions that may help you feel happier with your life.

UNL students use shovels to move dirt at a house construction site.

Saturday, December 14, 2019 Travel to Guatemala to build homes for the poor

For eight days in May 2020, eight UNL students have the opportunity to confront extreme poverty in Central America. The Center for Civic Engagement and Education Abroad in partnership with ConstruCASA, is organizing a faculty-led service-study trip to the city of Antigua in the central highlands of Guatemala to construct basic housing in impoverished communities

Mary Morton (second from right), Strive to Thrive Lincoln student, and classmates present Andrew Norman (center), executive director of The Bay, with grant award at final ceremony.

Friday, December 13, 2019 Students learn philanthropy to carry into careers

College of Business junior Mary Morton wanted to help others in Lincoln and Lancaster County in the most impactful way possible. Although she already worked with nonprofit organizations in the past, a course called Strive to Thrive Lincoln taught her the grant funding process and how to award funds to the most deserving applicants.

Woman studying for exams with a laptop computer.

Thursday, December 12, 2019 Study breaks can benefit you during exam week

Cramming for final exams has been a rite of passage for generations of college students. Even with the best-laid plans or intentions, the last-minute cram is not uncommon. That doesn’t mean you should keep your nose in the books all day and night.

Members of the Minority Pre-Health Association paint a shed and clean up a yard during last April’s Big Event.

Wednesday, November 27, 2019 Giving thanks and giving back

Thanksgiving is a time of reflection — an opportunity to spend time with family, enjoy delicious food and remember what we’re grateful for.