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Wednesday, September 23, 2020 Group quarantines end for Greek chapters, Eastside Suites

The Nebraska Union food court is pictured on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Grace Kovar | Daily Nebraskan

Tuesday, September 22, 2020 Curious Cornhuskers: When will union restaurants be available on the to-go app?

According to Dave Annis, director of Dining Services at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, many of the restaurants in the Union have already made the transition onto the Transact Mobile Ordering app UNL adopted this semester, and some are still in the process of being added.

Thursday, September 17, 2020 Student leaders urged to participate in Sept. 24 town hall

To bring student leaders together in a collective conversation about COVID-19 planning and response, ASUN and Student Affairs are hosting a webinar with Q&A at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Student leaders are encouraged to participate.

Disinfecting toilets, faucets, and handles after each use can help slow the spread of viruses between people living together.

Wednesday, September 16, 2020 Six simple ideas for safely quarantining...while living with other people

Quarantine = Stay in Place. While not as strict as isolation, quarantining for COVID-19 can still be tricky when your living arrangements involve roommates and family - especially in tight quarters and shared rooms. To keep everyone healthy, you can slow the spread of germs with six simple ideas.

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.

Students playing sand volleyball at the 18th & S Rec Area located north of Eastside Suites.

Friday, August 28, 2020 Get Out: Spots to play & exercise outside

Dotted all over campus are outside recreation areas and green spaces for you to enjoy, especially near the residence halls and Greek houses. From pick-up games to organized sports, there's a spot for anyone to be active or chill.

Wednesday, August 26, 2020 Quarantine a key part of campus COVID-19 protections

Two weeks, 14 days or 336 hours. Just enough time to binge every episode of “The Office,” “Stranger Things” and “Community,” plus all 23 Marvel superhero movies — with a few hours to spare for studying, sleeping, eating and restroom breaks.

Channel 8 reporter in Nebraska Union food court.

Friday, August 21, 2020 Dining centers implement take-out, mobile ordering ahead of school year

As University of Nebraska-Lincoln students make their way back to campus, returning students will notice many changes. Including those to dining centers.

Friday, August 21, 2020 Approval necessary for all large campus events

Due to COVID-19, all on-campus events projected to include 50 (or more) participants are required to go through an approval process and must follow all public health protocols.

Roni Miller, president of the Association of Students of the University of Nebraska, student regent and senior political science/Spanish major

Friday, August 21, 2020 ASUN President: ‘If we ignore public health policy, we will not stay on campus’

Dear University of Nebraska-Lincoln Community, I grew up in Nebraska dreaming of becoming a Husker. I have learned many things since first coming to campus. But most importantly, as I enter my senior year, I recognize the great privilege it is to be a Husker.

Sunday, August 16, 2020 Put these 6 can't-miss Big Red Welcome events on your schedule

Big Red Welcome consists of dozens of events throughout the first few weeks of school. Check out these six events for tons of fun and ways to connect with other students.

Huskers go to the Devaney Center to check into the residence halls and begin the move-in process.

Friday, August 14, 2020 Welcome Home, Huskers

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is welcoming some 5,500 student back to campus residence halls this fall. The annual move-in marks the first time many Huskers been back since the university transitioned to remote instruction due to COVID-19 in March. While some move-in traditions remain, the four-day event has been altered to increase public health safety.

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Officials at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln expect about 5,500 students to move into UNL's 14 residence halls by Aug. 16. With about 4,000 of the new arrivals anticipated between Aug. 13 and Aug. 16, the university is instituting curbside move-in.

Thursday, August 6, 2020 Curbside move-in among many changes for UNL students returning to campus

Incoming freshman at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will soon start moving onto campus and into dorms to start the fall semester, but the traditional move-in process will look much different this year during the pandemic.

Wednesday, August 5, 2020 In My Own Words: Kirsten Wandrey

Kirsten Wandrey is a sophomore journalism major in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications. In spring 2019 - prior to enrolling at the university - she was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that dramatically changed her life. In her own words, Kirsten shares details about her successful transition to living on-campus at UNL and finding community and connections to help her achieve.

The university is requiring that facial coverings be worn during the fall semester when indoors and when social distancing cannot be observed. Students and employees will each receive two masks each.

Wednesday, July 29, 2020 University finalizes mask delivery plans for fall semester

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is preparing to deliver more than 60,000 cloth masks to its students, instructors, researchers and staff. Every member of the campus community will receive two cloth masks — one red, one black.

All masked up, students make lunch selections in the Cather Dining Center earlier this summer.

Thursday, July 23, 2020 Chancellor outlines testing plans for fall semester

University of Nebraska–Lincoln plans for a return to on-campus, in-person instruction this fall include offering COVID-19 testing through a partnership with a state program.

Tuesday, July 21, 2020 Lincoln family chooses to let son live in UNL dorms this fall

Although there are safety precautions in place, some parents wonder how safe it’ll be living in dorms. Jeanne McClure tells us her son Kendal will be going to UNL this fall. She says they’ve decided to continue with the plans to live in the dorms.

Jim Jackson, associate vice chancellor of University Operations, put a team together to solve the problem of efficiently distributing hand sanitizer across campus. They invented the large-capacity, free-standing dispenser station shown here.

Wednesday, June 10, 2020 Staff craft solution to deliver hand sanitizer to campus

Custom dispensers are among key preventative measures for fall semester; Over 1,000 locations were identified to benefit from having a dispensing station, including several in student housing, Campus Recreation, Nebraska Unions and one wall dispenser in every elevator on campus.

Friday, June 5, 2020 Student Affairs recognizes staff with Inspiring Excellence Awards

Staff members in Student Affairs play a critical role as professionals, coaches, and mentors to help students be their best. The following individuals and units were recognized during a virtual awards celebration June 5.

Award Recipients

Collaborate

Facilities Planning and Construction & Facilities Maintenance and Operations

Connect

Cory Densberger

Nebraska Unions

Dining Services employees (from left) Rochan Pinho, Janet Nichols and Dami Olsen assemble face shields at Harper Dining Center.

Wednesday, June 3, 2020 Dining employee takes on 3D printing PPE charge

A few years ago, Rochan Pinho got a 3D printer from his dad, and he became an enthusiast, making replacement parts to fix household items and gifts for friends and family.