LGBTQA+

Monday, April 25, 2022 Fridays in Spring: Fantastic free(ish) events for students to enjoy

Updated: May 5, 2022

'Fridays in Spring' highlights free(ish) student-focused events happening on campus on Friday afternoons and evenings in the fall semester. All students are welcome.

This listing will be updated continually as events are announced.

Want your event to be considered for the Fridays in Spring list? Add it to the UNL Events Calendar. RSOs can list their events on NVolveU.

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Sheldon Museum of Art's Great Hall will be transformed into a Great Study Hall from 2 to 7 p.m. April 27, 2022. [courtesy photo]

Friday, April 22, 2022 Micro-internships, Ukraine fundraiser, and a scavenger hunt are things to check out

We comb through the campus calendars to draw your attention to interesting events happening each week. Here are eight activities from April 27 to May 2 that may grab your interest.

The Gelato Bar in the Abel Dining Complex scoops up a variety of elegant and tasty flavors. [Christopher Dulak | Student Affairs]

Thursday, April 14, 2022 Challenge yourself to finish these Bucket List activities before the semester ends

Try to complete all of these 16 campus activities to get the full Husker experience. There are plenty of foodie stops, fine arts events, social opportunities and gorgeous sites to see. Get started now to finish the list before the semester ends.

Pilates & Lattes is April 12, 2022 at the Campus Rec Center.

Monday, April 11, 2022 Research SLAM, pilates and lattes are among 5 can't-miss activities

We comb through the campus calendars to draw your attention to interesting events happening each week. Here are five activities that may grab your interest this week.

Monday, April 11, 2022 Six earn Women of Courage, Character and Commitment awards

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Women’s Center has selected six student winners for its 2022 Women of Courage, Character and Commitment Award.

Student Luminaries award reception at Hawks Hall

Monday, April 4, 2022 10 Huskers honored with Student Luminary awards

Ten University of Nebraska-Lincoln students — eight undergraduates and two graduate students — were awarded Student Luminary Awards to recognize their exceptional leadership and commitment to improving the campus and community.

Stroll Off will be April 2, 2022 in the Coliseum at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Monday, March 28, 2022 5 great events happening this week

We comb through the campus calendars to draw your attention to interesting events happening each week. Here are seven activities that may grab your interest this week.

Monday, February 21, 2022 9 can't miss events through the last week of February

It's the final days of February 2022. Here are the can't miss events you should attend before the arrival of March.

The free workshop "Procrastinators Unite… Tomorrow" is Feb. 16, 2022 in Love Library South.

Monday, February 14, 2022 9 can't miss events Feb 14-21

The third week of February brings together a wide variety of recommendations for Huskers to check out.

City Campus at the beginning of the semester

Tuesday, December 21, 2021 Fall-ing for Nebraska | Fall Photo Recap

A celebration of student life during Fall 2021 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Fridays in Fall 2021. [University of Nebraska-Lincoln]

Monday, December 6, 2021 Fridays in Fall: Entertaining free(ish) activities at the end of every week

A weekly series highlighting free(ish) student-focused events on Friday afternoons and evenings in the fall semester.

Lily Lemon performs during the Night of the Living Drag Show at the Nebraska Union on Oct. 29, 2021. [Daily Nebraskan]

Wednesday, November 3, 2021 Drag shows provide stage for LGBTQA+ individuals and allies to be seen

On Oct. 29, the LGBTQA+ Center held their annual drag show, Night of the Living Drag. The show was packed with many people standing in the back as all the seats were filled.

Columns at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Wednesday, October 20, 2021 Registration open for Gender Equity Conference

Nebraska Sen. Megan Hunt will deliver the keynote address during the sixth annual Gender Equity Conference.

A fistful of LGBTQA+ pride flags. [Mike Jackson | Student Affairs]

Wednesday, September 29, 2021 October is LGBTQA+ History Month. Three ways Huskers can be part of it.

The LGBTQA+ Center shares a list of recommended events and actions for the community and allies to enjoy and celebrate.

[Art by Andrea Atkinson | Daily Nebraskan]

Tuesday, September 28, 2021 NU’s new gender and chosen name policy promotes inclusion

[Daily Nebraskan] Students can identify a chosen name by accessing their student information system with no documentation needed. From there, the student’s chosen name will be used “wherever possible in the course of University education, business and communication,” according to the policy statement.

Students dance during the university's first Rainbow Ball, which was held in 2019. [Troy Fedderson | University Communication ]

Monday, September 27, 2021 Rainbow Ball set for Oct. 8

The LGBTQA+ inclusive homecoming dance is 8 to 11 p.m. Oct. 8 in the Kauffman Academic Residential Center. The event will feature music, dancing, light refreshments and a photo booth.

A row of books with LGBTQA rainbow tag on the spine. [Shutterstock]

Wednesday, September 1, 2021 NU Press book series celebrates LGBTQ+ literature

Wednesday, September 1, 2021 Lavender Closet to re-debut access to gender affirming clothing

For students who want gender affirming clothes, the team at the LGBTQA+ Center created a place to discreetly get free identity-affirming clothing and accessories. The Lavender Closet will have its grand reopening on Friday, Sept. 3 at 10 a.m. on the third floor of the Nebraska Union.

Teal ribbon on lawn flag for sexual assault awareness

Friday, August 27, 2021 6 ways to be an active bystander

Has there ever been a time when you felt, wondered, or even knew, something was wrong and you wanted to help, but didn’t? By feeling more confident in knowing what to do you can help create a positive environment for yourself and those around you.

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.