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Willa S. Cather Dining Complex at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Tuesday, May 15, 2018 Housing leadership change announced

Charlie Francis, director of the Nebraska Unions, has been named interim director of University Housing, effective July 1. Francis's appointment follows the retirement of Sue Gildersleeve, director of University Housing, on June 30.

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.

Prispa Espinosa from University Housing was honored by Chancellor Ronnie Green for her 45 years of service to the university.

Monday, October 16, 2017 81 Student Affairs employees honored for service

Student Affairs is honored to have 81 individuals receiving Service Awards in 2017.

6 Weeks of Welcome Infographic - Big Red Welcome at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Monday, October 16, 2017 Six Weeks of Welcome and countless activities

As students enjoy Fall Break, it's worth noting the number of activities and accomplishments from the beginning of the semester.

The Huskers Helping Huskers Pantry+ has full shelves thanks to donations from residence hall students.

Friday, June 9, 2017 Pantry receives 8,000+ items from residence hall students

Last month nearly 6,000 students moved out of the residence halls at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. A partnership between the Residence Hall Association, Goodwill and the Huskers Helping Huskers Pantry+ offered students the chance to donate items on-site that they didn't want to move with them.

Over the course of approximately three weeks, donation bins collected 19,638 pounds of goods for Goodwill and more than 8,000 items for the pantry. Items commonly donated to the pantry included noodle soup, hot cocoa, oatmeal, cereal, soup, tuna, rice mixes, pasta and other snacks.

Construction of Massengale Residence Hall at Nebraska

Friday, June 2, 2017 New residence hall named for Martin Massengale

The new residence hall nearing completion on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s East Campus will carry the name of Martin Massengale, president and chancellor emeritus and founding director of the Center for Grassland Studies and Foundation Distinguished Professor.

Doug Zatechka says he's speechless at the idea of the University Housing offices being named in his honor.

Wednesday, May 31, 2017 Housing office named to honor Doug Zatechka

Friends and colleagues of Doug Zatechka celebrated his many contributions to the university at a reception to name the Douglas S. Zatechka University Housing Office in the newly constructed Willa S. Cather Dining Complex. Zatechka served as director of University Housing for 34 years, retiring in 2010.

Story after story filled the air as colleagues munched on candied bacon, chocolate frosted donuts and chicken wings – a handful of Zatechka’s infamously favorite fares.

Thursday, May 4, 2017 Dining services begin at Cather Complex in June

The Willa S. Cather Dining Complex at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will begin serving meals after June 4. The three-story complex replaces the CPN Dining Center that will be razed along with Cather and Pound Residence Halls in the next year.

The new dining center, located on the second floor of the building at 530 N. 17th St., offers seating for 500 and two private dining rooms available by reservation. Multiple meal stations will offer dining variety, including a teppanyaki grill and woodstone-baked pizzas.

Tuesday, April 25, 2017 Data shows Nebraska students who live in University Housing more likely to graduate

A 2016 report from the Bureau of Sociological Research (BOSR) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln shows that living in University Housing positively impacts student graduation and retention rates.

The study, which analyzed housing rosters and graduation data from 2006 through 2016, found that first-year students living in University Housing were retained at 80.6 percent, as opposed to only 76.1 percent for students who never lived in University Housing.

Staff from University Housing moves into new offices this week.

Tuesday, April 11, 2017 University Housing moves to new office location

University Housing will be moving this week to their new office location on the third floor of the new Willa S. Cather Dining Complex at 530 N. 17th Street.

Departments will complete their move on Wed., April 13, however the office is open for business starting Monday, April 10. Those needing to come to the new location should enter the building at the south atrium entry and take the elevator to third floor.

Friday, March 24, 2017 Blogs share the story of wellness

No matter the subject, students seek resources to help them make informed decisions –that’s why several departments in Student Affairs have taken to blogging. The online platform easily allows departments to share personal stories, tips and tricks directly with Nebraska students.

The blog topics vary, but together the stories promote a campus-wide culture grounded in a multi-dimensional model of wellness.

Monday, March 13, 2017 Student cooking competition inspires delectable dishes

On Mar. 10, Campus NightLife hosted Foodie Fest, an event that combined a “Chopped” cooking competition with meal preparation demonstrations from Dining Services and a food drive for the Huskers Helping Huskers Pantry+.

Four teams competed in the cooking competition. At the start of the three rounds, hosts gave team members four ingredients to include in the dish they created. Campus NightLife also provided other ingredients. Teams had to create an idea for their dish, cook and plate it within the 30-minute time limit.

Plates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln students enjoying Thanksgiving in the dining halls

Monday, November 14, 2016 Students Celebrate Thanksgiving in the Dining Halls

Traditionally, Thanksgiving is a time when families gather together. To give students the opportunity to enjoy the holiday with their friends on campus, University Dining Services annually serves the traditional feast before the Thanksgiving break.

Wednesday, November 2, 2016 Conference Services Receives National Recognition for Marketing Collateral and Print Ad

A catchy slogan and visually appealing ads from Conference Services at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have drawn national attention from Unique Venues, the largest online database of non-conventional meeting and event venues.

Wednesday, October 12, 2016 Fresh Thinking Helps Conference Services Launch New Website

Like many campus entities, Conference Services, a department within University Housing, needed to update an existing website into the 4.1 template in the fall of 2015. However, the team also knew the current website wasn’t meeting their clients’ needs. Rather than roll forward their current website and frustrations, the team committed to fresh thinking and a redesign.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln students participate in a 5k run between the City and East Campuses

Monday, September 26, 2016 Homecoming Gets a Running Start with a 5K

A sunny sky and gentle breeze made for perfect race conditions as more than 300 runners gathered north of Harper Hall at 4 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 24. Sponsored by Campus Recreation and the Residence Hall Association, the Homecoming 5K race loop followed the Billy Wolff Trail and returned to Harper Hall for the finish.

Tuesday, August 23, 2016 Welcome Back Photo Gallery | Fall 2016

Get a glimpse of the activities from the beginning of the fall semester in our photo gallery.

International students and welcome team members enjoy music from around the world at the International Welcome Party in the East Union

Monday, August 22, 2016 New Activities Provide Excitement for International Welcome

The arrival experience for many international students coming to the U.S. for the first time can be full of the unknown – new language, new culture, new customs, new faces, new academic environment and more. This year the international welcome team piloted increased efforts to welcome students as soon as they arrive in Lincoln.

Friday, July 15, 2016 Digital Signs the Future of Residence Hall & Dining Hall Promos

As of August 1, all promotional messages in the residence halls and dining centers will move to digital signs. Table tents will no longer be allowed as a means of promoting sustainable practices and reducing paper consumption.

University Housing constructed a strategic communications plan to install digital signs in 2014 and the first phase of installation in dining centers was completed last year. Phase two of the project identified additional key locations and installation will be ongoing throughout the 2016 academic year.

Tuesday, May 31, 2016 Appreciating Asian Pacific American Heritage

The month of April marked the celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. To commemorate the event, the Office of Academic Support and Intercultural Services (OASIS) co-sponsored art and cultural speakers, a talent show and a samurai dinner event.