Diversity and Inclusion

Sue Wesely
Friday, December 18, 2020 48 years after starting, Wesely perseveres to earn degree
Susan Wesely’s journey to earning a bachelor’s degree began in 1972. This December, it’s finally coming to a close.

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Husker and American flags
Wednesday, December 16, 2020 Nominations open for student luminary, service to students awards
Nominations are being sought for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Student Luminary Awards — an honor designed to recognize 10 students for their exceptional leadership and commitment — and the James V. Griesen Service to Students Award.

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Donated toys
Sunday, December 13, 2020 Huskers step up big with donations in November

Individuals, departments, and the community opened their hearts (and wallets) to give over 275 items for an annual gift drive, plus thousands of dollars in a new donation drive to keep Husker students warm during the cold months.

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Huskers gather for a candlelight vigil inside the Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center.
Monday, December 7, 2020 A Magnificent Milestone: Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center Turns 10
A decade of warm welcomes to all who enter.

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Pronouns definition
Monday, October 19, 2020 Pronouns 101 to discuss gender identities and respect
The LGBTQA+ Center will host a session on Pronouns 101 via Zoom at 2 p.m. Oct. 21. The presentation will examine the use of pronouns, how they connect with gender identities and how to respectful of other people’s pronoun use.

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Friday, October 9, 2020 Black Greek 101 event offered via Zoom
Black Greek 101 will take place from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Oct. 12 via Zoom.

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Fall leaves with Nebraska banner
Thursday, October 8, 2020 Explore Lincoln: 5 things to do this October
Though the pandemic has restricted where we can go and what we can do this fall, there are still plenty of safe ways to explore campus and stay connected with others.

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Sara Qudus (left), Michelle Ebrahim and Susan Qudus pose for a picture.
Monday, October 5, 2020 Afghan Student Association returns to campus
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln hosts an array of international student organizations, allowing students to form attachments with peers from across the globe. Out of 34 international student organizations, one group has been without leadership for 12 years: the Afghan Student Association. In March 2020, this changed.

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Karen Kassebaum, assistant vice chancellor of inclusive leadership and learning with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 My Husker Action celebrates measures addressing racism, unjust practices
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln has launched a project to celebrate the work of Huskers who acknowledge and demonstrate actions intended to eradicate systematic racism, injustice and inequality.

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100 Year Anniversary of Women's Right to Vote
Thursday, September 24, 2020 UNL Women’s Center plans to celebrate 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage
This year marks the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote. The Center for Advocacy, Response and Education and the Women’s Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are hosting an event about the history of women’s suffrage in Nebraska.

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Nebraska column at campus entrance
Wednesday, September 16, 2020 Putting self first is focus of First Gen event
Big Red Resilience and Well-Being and First Generation Nebraska will host First Gen Friday at 2 p.m. Sept. 18 via Zoom.

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Virtual ASUN meeting via Zoom
Friday, September 11, 2020 ASUN allocates funds to Women’s Center for sexual wellness kits
The Association of Students of the University of Nebraska passed a piece of legislation allocating funds to promote sexual wellness at its weekly Zoom meeting Wednesday.

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Kate Bornstein
Friday, September 11, 2020 Transgender activist to host virtual event on Sept. 16
UPC Nebraska, in partnership with the LGBTQA+ Resource Center and Women’s Center, will host a presentation from Kate Bornstein at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16 via Zoom.

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UNL Campus
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.

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Carter Bracht
Wednesday, September 9, 2020 Husker Dialogues inspires Adhikari, Bracht to give back
For Nebraska undergraduates Saisha Adhikari and Carter Bracht, journeys launched by Husker Dialogues took separate (but diverging) paths that have developed leadership skills, greater understanding on inclusivity and a desire to give back.

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Bill Posley
Friday, September 4, 2020 Comedian Bill Posley coming to Nebraska Union
Comedian Bill Posley will perform "The Day I Became Black" at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9 in the Nebraska Union Centennial Room.

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Student wearing mask studies in front of Broyhill Fountain
Friday, September 4, 2020 Explore Lincoln: 7 things to do this September
Though the pandemic has restricted where we can go and what we can do this fall, there are still plenty of safe ways to explore campus and stay connected with others.

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Aerial image of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Friday, August 28, 2020 Student support program earns $2.95M in federal funding
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Student Support Services program has received a five-year, $2,952,820 grant from the U.S. Department of Education to continue helping low-income and first-generation undergraduate students earn college degrees.

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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.

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Batool Ibrahim, a junior political science and global studies major, is the president of the Black Student Union, and serves as a senator in ASUN.
Wednesday, August 26, 2020 Black Student Union president determined to foster change
Since beginning her first year at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Batool Ibrahim has endeavored to change the landscape around her.

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