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Thursday, October 21, 2021 Greek Street Trick-or-Treat is Oct. 29

Fraternities and sororities at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln will host Greek Street Trick-or-Treat from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 29. The event will include Greek chapter houses on 16th and R streets as well as candy booths in the Nebraska Union.

Friday, October 1, 2021 Cornstock, parade headline homecoming festivities Oct. 1

Events across campus will take place Oct. 1, the penultimate day of homecoming week at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, including the rejuvenated Cornstock festival.

The annual Homecoming celebration at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is Sept. 26 to Oct. 2, 2021.

Sunday, September 26, 2021 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.

A male student reclines and reads a book in the Sheldon Museum of Art's Sculpture Garden under the golden colors of the autumn tree foliage.

Sunday, September 26, 2021 STUDY SPOTS: Discover these shady outdoor locales under the trees

While you may be used to studying in the library or your room, the change of the season and the cooling temps make the the outdoors a wonderful place to study. This list of spots around campus will help you find your perfect location to open your laptop and books under the colorful foliage.

Monday, September 6, 2021 Tips to prepare for GAME DAY

Game Day is a Nebraska football tradition and cheering on the Huskers can be a fun group activity. Here are tips to help you have a fun and safe game experience no matter where you plan to cheer on the Huskers.

Sunday, August 29, 2021 Homecoming Competition Info Session & Registration

Feel the excitement of campus traditions through the 2021 Homecoming competition. Recognized Student Organizations, sororities, fraternities and residence hall floors and complexes can register to participate in individual competitions to accumulate points toward overall bragging rights.

Coffee Talks meet Mondays and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. in the Nebraska Union.

Sunday, August 29, 2021 Big Red Welcome continues: 8 events to attend August 30-Sept. 3

Big Red Welcome events continue into the first six weeks of the semester. Here's 8 things for Huskers to do during the second week of fall semester.

Tuesday, August 24, 2021 University leaders provide advice to new, returning Huskers for school year

Over the summer, The Daily Nebraskan asked the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s top administrators their advice to new and returning Huskers as they begin or continue their UNL experience.

A few students play a get to know you game during the BIPOC Welcome Reception

Monday, August 23, 2021 UNL celebrates community during first annual BIPOC Greek welcome

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Multicultural Greek Council and National Pan-Hellenic Council partnered with the Chancellor’s Commission on the Status of People of Color, Multicultural Professionals Network and Office of Graduate Studies to put on the event and reach out to anyone interested in joining a multicultural sorority or fraternity.

Club Fairs are happening August 25 & 26, 2021 at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Thursday, August 19, 2021 Explore nearly 150 student orgs at Club Fairs on August 25 & 26

Occurring at the start of each semester, the Club Fairs are a chance for Huskers to meet and mingle with many recognized student organizations and clubs (RSOs) all at once.

Sunday, August 15, 2021 DOs and DON'Ts: What you need to know on the day of your saliva test

On the day of your COVID-19 saliva test, these are the things you should do before, during, and after the test so you can give a good sample.

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.

Carolina Saquiche Dominguez portrait with graduation regalia

Friday, August 13, 2021 Campus, family supports help Dominguez realize collegiate dreams

Through support from family and University of Nebraska–Lincoln programs, Dominguez is realizing her college dream and will earn a degree in criminal justice on Aug. 14.

Hand holding COVID-19 vaccination sticker

Wednesday, July 21, 2021 Seven more Huskers collect vaccine registry prizes

Seven Huskers have been named winners in the second week of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s voluntary COVID-19 Vaccine Registry giveaway.

Tuesday, July 13, 2021 Researcher developing tool to help women support survivors of sexual assault

Nebraska’s Anna Jaffe is collaborating with Husker sorority members to develop a web-based, social network-driven tool that will help these women support survivors of sexual assault in the long term — without alcohol.

Student holds up vaccination card for COVID-19

Friday, July 2, 2021 Voluntary vaccine registry launches; first giveaway is July 5

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s voluntary COVID-19 Vaccine Registry is live for students, faculty and staff. Announced June 23 by Chancellor Ronnie Green, the registry allows vaccinated Huskers to record their status, earning an exemption from university plans for regular saliva-based COVID-19 testing in the fall.

Maddie Washburn, a senior in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications,

Wednesday, May 5, 2021 Washburn snaps up ‘super’ opportunity in run to graduation

Maddie Washburn discovered her dream job in an opportunity earned while studying at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. A senior double major in journalism and sports media, Washburn is preparing to receive her degree on May 8. She came to the university with a knack for photography that she honed and developed into a passion. It led her to the sidelines where she snapped images of Huskers in action, NFL stars in the Super Bowl and the recent NFL Draft.

Nebraska's Luke Bogus, a member of the Raikes School

Wednesday, May 5, 2021 Bogus ‘living the dream’ as he prepares for graduation, Microsoft gig

Four years ago, Luke Bogus came to Nebraska U and its Raikes School of Computer Science and Management having not written a single line of code. In five days, he’ll graduate as an entrepreneur (having helped create Brim, a mobile ordering app for small businesses); a highly-involved undergrad who stepped up to be a leader in the Cornhusker Marching Band, his fraternity and other organizations; and, through internship experiences, a soon-to-be Microsoft employee.

Friday, April 16, 2021 On-campus vaccination clinic is April 20

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln, with support from the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department, will hold an on-campus vaccination clinic on April 20.