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Wednesday, February 24, 2021 Culbertson, Kassebaum, McGargill, Oestmann, Rathgeber collect Kudos

Five University of Nebraska–Lincoln staff members received Kudos awards from the NU Board of Regents in 2020, including Tony Rathgeber, associate director of conference services and collaborations for Housing Conference Services.

Man in red coat stands outside saliva testing pod

Thursday, February 11, 2021 Winter chill shifts COVID-19 re-entry testing indoors

Due to anticipated frigid temperatures, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s saliva-based COVID-19 testing is moving indoors Feb. 11-13.

Monday, February 8, 2021 UNL students will pay less for on-campus living next year

Instead of the usual increase, students living on campus at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will pay less for room and board next year. The University of Nebraska Board of Regents previously gave administrators authority to hike room and board rates by 3% annually through the 2022-23 school year. Instead of rising from $12,185 — the current cost for a traditional dorm room and an all-access meal plan — to $12,551 next year, the cost will actually go down to $11,918.

The application deadline for Learning Community Peer Mentors is February 12, 2021.

Sunday, February 7, 2021 Sophomores, juniors, and seniors sought as peer mentors for 1st-year students

UNL Residence Life is recruiting Huskers who are outgoing, energetic, and driven to fill positions as Learning Community Peer Mentors for first-year students on campus.

Registration for digital study groups runs through Feb. 17.

Wednesday, February 3, 2021 Digital study groups create connections, provide academic support

Residence Life is providing student residents the opportunity to connect and find academic support in a virtual space.

Conference Services offers information sessions to any student interested in applying to be a conference assistant.

Wednesday, January 20, 2021 Information sessions available for conference assistant positions

Student shows Safer Community app on phone.

Sunday, January 17, 2021 CHECKLIST: How to sign up for your COVID-19 saliva test

In order to begin the spring semester safely, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is implementing new COVID-19 testing protocols. As the Chancellor articulated on January 11, your compliance and participation are crucial to keeping the campus and the Lincoln community safe.

Friday, January 15, 2021 Info sessions to outline Summer Conference Assistant positions

Every summer, the university employs a 40-student team of Conference Assistants to work and live in the residence halls and responding to the day-to-day needs of the conference and camp guests.

Nebraska’s Yajvoo Shrestha shows the Safer Community app to be used as part of COVID testing on campus this spring.

Wednesday, January 13, 2021 Safer Community mobile app available for download

Safer Community — the smartphone app that will be used with saliva-based COVID-19 testing in the spring semester — is available for download.

Students find community and friends in Learning Communities. (Photo taken prior to COVID-19 pandemic.)

Tuesday, January 12, 2021 Second-Year Edge helps Huskers find community

Finding a community and making connections in 2020 was more than challenging. The Second-Year Edge Learning Community (LC) can help students connect with new friends and strengthen academics while living in upperclass housing at University Suites.

Jacob Sherry, advisor to the Residence Hall Association (RHA) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Sunday, December 6, 2020 Student leaders, advisor, earn awards at residence halls conference

Four students and their advisor received awards for outstanding residence hall leadership in Residence Hall Association (RHA) and National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) at the Midwest Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls (MACURH) regional leadership conference in November 2020.

The Village is an apartment-style housing complex on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Monday, November 23, 2020 Sign up for 2021-22 campus housing opens Dec. 1 for current students

Starting at 8 a.m. December 1, 2020, current students can log in to MyRed to choose their on-campus housing and flexible meal plans for the next academic year.

Friday, November 20, 2020 Before leaving campus, DO THESE THINGS

Use this checklist to help take care of things before your depart for Thanksgiving holidays and the Winter Interim.

Fall leaves outside Andrews Hall. October 21, 2020. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communication.

Thursday, November 12, 2020 Campus locations adjusting hours for Thanksgiving

A list of open campus spots and adjusted hours for November 24–29, 2020.

Friday, November 6, 2020 Planning for your return home during COVID-19: 3 W’s & 3 C’s

You’re likely looking forward to reconnecting with family and friends during the winter break. However, this year will need to be different to help protect yourself and those around you. Your plan should have 3 W’s: wearing masks, watching your

Love Library South, ground-level study space and lounge

Friday, November 6, 2020 Study Spots: 8 campus locales to hit the books for final exam prep

Each person has different needs when choosing an the ideal study space. Furniture, power outlets, windows, temperature, energy level, - even the color of the walls - can be deciding factors. Here’s eight spots to enjoy for studying for your final exams.

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.

A student grabs a slice of pizza from a pizza box.

Sunday, October 25, 2020 Campus dining locations offer football Saturday pizza deals

Valentino's at the Nebraska Union and Varsity Pizza at the Harper Dining Center are offering pizza deals for Husker football Saturdays.

Cheering on Husker football with masks and social distancing

Friday, October 23, 2020 HUSKER HOMEGATING: Make a plan for fun and safe football watch parties

Football Saturdays are a fun tradition for all Nebraskans — but as cases of COVID-19 continue to rise throughout the state, it’s important that fans work together to prevent the virus from spreading. Here are a few tips for celebrating upcoming game days while protecting yourself and others.

Monday, October 19, 2020 UNL creates isolation housing opportunities at Neihardt Residence Hall

Any student who attends the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and tests positive for the coronavirus is able to utilize Neihardt at no additional cost.