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Veronica Riepe counts donated cloth masks before they're distributed to the nearly 1,000 university employees who continue to work on campus.

Friday, April 17, 2020 Mask donation drive reaches halfway point

Donors step up from across Husker Nation to support campus employees

Simone Bilha, a dining service team leader in the Willa Cather Dining Center, wears a homemade cloth mask as she works on April 7. The university is seeking the donation of more than 1,000 homemade masks for essential employees. The masks will help increase safety for workers who continue to serve the campus community.

Tuesday, April 7, 2020 Mask donations sought for essential service employees

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is seeking assistance from all Huskers willing to sew and donate cloth masks for employees who conduct essential services, including those who continue to support students living on campus.

Monday, April 6, 2020 UNL moves big event for prospective Huskers online

Potential UNL students were invited to participate in Admitted Student Day, a day focused on virtual tours, answering questions and preparing students for New Student Enrollment.

Wednesday, March 25, 2020 Massengale custodian surprised by student gift

Tammy De Leon, a custodian in Nebraska’s East Campus Massengale Residential Center, arrived at work on March 18 to a special surprise.

Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Housing reassignments begin for students in residence halls

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln will move all remaining students living in campus residence halls to suite and apartment-style facilities beginning March 25.

Kishuar Sultana, a University Dining Services employee, cleans tabletops in Nebraska's Willa S. Cather Dining Complex.

Friday, March 20, 2020 Dining centers continue to support on-campus students

Despite all that’s changed, students who continue to live in campus residence halls have been able to stop by dining centers to pick up breakfast, lunch and dinner as needed.

Mary Kavan, assistant facilities manager in Selleck Facilities Operations, prepares a bed inside Neihardt Hall. The university will begin using the Piper wing of Neihardt as a quarantine facility for its students.

Wednesday, March 18, 2020 Nebraska readies Neihardt Hall for quarantined students

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln has prepared the Piper wing of Neihardt Hall as a quarantine facility for students who may have been exposed to the 2019 novel coronavirus.

Tuesday, March 17, 2020 UNL housing to stay open amid coronavirus outbreak

Since classes at UNL are no longer in person, students are given the option to move out of the dorms while the coronavirus pandemic continues.

Mueller Bell Tower appears amongst the spring blooms on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus.

Tuesday, March 17, 2020 10 Huskers honored with Student Luminary Awards

Ten University of Nebraska–Lincoln students have been honored with Student Luminary Awards for their exceptional leadership and commitment to improving campus life.

Tuesday, March 17, 2020 Section of UNL's Neihardt Hall being converted to quarantine space

The complex on the east side of 16th Street on UNL's City Campus is being prepared for the possibility of serving as a quarantine site for students who may have been exposed to the novel coronavirus.

Main entrance of University Suites on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus.

Monday, March 16, 2020 University Housing offers refund, makes dining centers to-go only

University of Nebraska-Lincoln students living in a University Housing facility who check out of their room before March 24 are eligible to receive a 60% prorated refund of room and board costs.

Hours of opertions may adjust further without notification based on changing conditions.

Sunday, March 15, 2020 Campus services remain open with adjusted hours

Updated 9:10 A.M. March 18, 2020. Original version published March 15, 2020.

Friday, March 13, 2020 Housing offers update for students wishing to move out

In response to coursework going to remote access, University Housing has released instructions for students seeking to move out of campus residence halls.

Yan Harris, team leader of Husker Heroes, prepares food for students on Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, in Cather Dinning Hall in Lincoln, Nebraska. | Daily Nebraskan

Tuesday, March 3, 2020 Curious Cornhuskers: Are there gluten/dairy-free options at Husker Heroes?

The Daily Nebraskan asked “Do Husker Heroes have gluten/dairy-free options?” According to University of Nebraska-Lincoln Dining Services director Dave Annis, Husker Heroes locations have signs posted with green gluten-free logos next to all of its gluten-free options.

Four Nebraska students pose for a photo with their advisor at the Midwest Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls conference.

Friday, February 28, 2020 Student leaders, advisor, earn awards at residence halls conference

Two first-year students and their advisor received awards for outstanding residence hall leadership in the Residence Hall Association (RHA) and National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) at the Midwest Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls (MACURH) conference in early February.

Tuesday, February 25, 2020 East Campus dining center celebrates Mardi Gras

Cajun dishes like jambalaya, gumbo, and even blackened rib-eye are being prepared.

Monday, February 24, 2020 Taste of Rwanda event to provide opportunities for food, friendship

Rwandan students at The University of Nebraska-Lincoln will share information about their country with their peers at the first ever Taste of Rwanda event, hosted by Residence Life.

Tuesday, February 18, 2020 Curious Cornhuskers: Why the new East Campus Dining Center uses plasticware

Samuel Klein, a dining service associate, prepares fresh fettuccine alfredo for Erin Bauer (right) at the World's Fare station in the new East Campus Dining Facility. The renovated space is part of a larger project that will offer three dining options in the Nebraska East Union.

Wednesday, February 5, 2020 East Campus dining redesign caters to students, employees

A renovation of the East Campus Dining Center is serving an expanded slate of meal options for University of Nebraska–Lincoln students, faculty and staff.

Upright exercise bikes and ellipticals in UNL residence halls' new fitness spaces.

Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Campus Recreation brings fitness rooms into residence halls

When Campus Housing approached Campus Recreation with spaces that were no longer being utilized in two of their housing complexes, the process of creating fitness rooms in residence halls at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln began. [from Campus Rec Magazine]