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Monday, March 4, 2019 Nominations open for Student Impact Awards

Nominations are now open for Nebraska's Student Impact Awards, which honor registered student organization officers, members and faculty advisors.

The True Black History Museum includes original documents from historic figures such as Booker T. Washington (pictured), Mary McLeod Bethune and Barack Obama.

Thursday, February 21, 2019 True Black History Museum coming to Nebraska Union

The True Black History Museum, a traveling exhibition with more than 1,000 artifacts dating from the late 1600s to the 21st century, will be on display from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 22 in the Nebraska Union’s Colonial Room.

Monday, February 4, 2019 Nominations sought for women of character, courage and commitment

Nominations for the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Women of Character, Courage and Commitment recognition are being sought. Nominees will be honored during a Women’s History Month banquet on March 7. All nominations are due Feb. 7.

By the end of the spring semester, Nebraska plans to have 1,500 volunteers trained on how to recognize mental health issues and how to direct individuals to resources for assistance. The suicide prevention program is led by Big Red Resilience and Well-being.

Thursday, January 31, 2019 Grant expands university’s suicide prevention program

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is using a federal award to strengthen mental health services and suicide prevention programming on campus. Announced in December, the three-year, $300,000 Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention grant will help Nebraska officials develop a program to address student concerns, providing consistent mental health and suicide screening options.

Kate Christensen and Theron Christensen paint porch columns at a house on B Street as part of a citywide Paint-A-Thon Aug. 20, 2016.

Wednesday, January 23, 2019 Husker Civic Challenge aims for 1.5M hours of service

In commemoration of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s 150th year, the Center for Civic Engagement has challenged the university community to grow its helping handprint.

Wednesday, January 16, 2019 MLK Week keynote to feature Hudl’s Jasmine Kingsley

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln will celebrate the legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. with a series of events from Jan. 21-25.

Wednesday, January 9, 2019 Registration open for MLK Reading Challenge

Faculty, staff and students are invited to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., through a day of service on Jan. 21.

Monday, December 10, 2018 Info sessions discuss bridging student employment to classroom curriculum

Husker GROW, a program designed to help students connect campus employment experiences to coursework and career aspirations, will host information sessions Dec. 11 and 12 for faculty and staff members interested in implementing the program in fall 2019.

Lincoln City Council member Bennie Shobe speaks with students in the Elect to Serve pop-up course about his experiences in public office.

Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Huskers take deep dive into running for public office

Wednesday, October 3, 2018 Flu shots available at University Health Center

The University Health Center is offering flu shots for students, faculty and staff.

Professor Josephine Potuto presents 'Freedom of Expression & the Law' to student affairs professionals at Nebraska.

Monday, March 26, 2018 5 takeaways from ‘Freedom of Expression & the Law’

On Friday, March 16, nearly 40 Student Affairs employees at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln attended a presentation on Freedom of Expression and the Law. Dr. Josephine Potuto, the Richard H. Larson Professor of Constitutional Law at the Nebraska College of Law, provided an overview of the First Amendment and its applications in the campus environment.

While freedom of expression is a complex construct, here are five basic takeaways from Potuto’s presentation:

CAPS website (https://health.unl.edu/counseling-and-psychological-services-caps)

Monday, February 26, 2018 CAPS website redesign offers new resources

Counseling and Psychological Services redesigned its website this semester to better provide information about services and mental health to the campus community.

Salad bar in a dining center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Tuesday, January 30, 2018 Discounted faculty and staff meal pricing offered

New this year, faculty and staff can sign up to receive discounted meal pricing at most dining centers and Grab-N-Go locations across campus. More than 170 employees have already signed up to participate.

Through the program University Housing and Dining Services hope to increase opportunities for students to engage with faculty and staff. The anticipated revenue will help provide lower-cost meal plan options for students.

Thursday, December 7, 2017 Nominations sought for service to students, advising awards

Nominations are sought for the James V. Griesen Exemplary Service to Students Award and the University of Nebraska Foundation/Builders Award for Outstanding Academic Advising. The deadline for nominations is Jan. 19.

Richard Harris will present "Disability Humor: The Bridge Over the Discomfort Gap" on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 Speaker invites humor while discussing disabilities

Student affairs professionals are invited to participate in the fall 2017 professional development workshop, focusing on bridging the gap between discomfort and humor in disabilities.

The Nebraska LGBTQA Resource Center accepts an ACPA award for Commitment to Social Justice Education.

Monday, June 12, 2017 LGBTQA+ Resource Center accepts ACPA award

The LGBTQA+ Resource Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln recently accepted the Commitment to Social Justice Education award from the ACPA, an international organization for college student educators.

Selected by the ACPA Commission for Social Justice Educators, this award honors a department, campus, ACPA committee or commission that demonstrates a commitment to social justice education and development, training or programming.

Nebraska faculty member Stephanie Bondi nominated the LGBTQA+ Resource Center for this honor.

Portrait of Juan N. Franco, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Friday, June 2, 2017 Q&A with Dr. Juan N. Franco

Before Juan N. Franco, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs returns to faculty in the Counseling Psychology Department, he shared a few thoughts on his career and the higher education environment.

Friday, April 21, 2017 43 students honored for character and civic engagement

A combined ceremony on Thursday, April 19, recognized positive achievements for students named to ‘Franco’s List’ and those who earned certificates and service awards through the Center for Civic Engagement. At the event the Character Council debuted two new distinctions, the Sam Foltz Award and the Franco Fund Scholarship.

Mortar Board and Innocents members at Nebraska

Sunday, April 9, 2017 Ivy Day tradition endures

On Saturday, April 8, the Innocents Society and the Black Masque Chapter of Mortar Board recognized new members, outgoing members and undergraduate scholarship recipients at the Champions Club before planting the ceremonial ivy on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus as part of the annual Ivy Day celebration.

Daryl Swanson Campus Life Impact Award 2017, Hope IV Us

Friday, April 7, 2017 Student achievements applauded at Student Impact Awards

On Thursday, April 6, Student Involvement honored outstanding contributions and efforts by Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs), RSO leaders and advisors at the Student Impact Awards.