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Tuesday, March 30, 2021 75 faculty, staff receive Family and Friends Recognition Awards

The Family and Friends Awards, formerly known as the Parents’ Recognition Awards, recognize faculty and staff who have made a significant difference in students’ lives. Seventy-five University of Nebraska-Lincoln employees were honored for their support to students during a virtual celebration March 5.

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.

Tuesday, July 28, 2020 King named assistant vice chancellor for student affairs

Kelli King has been named an assistant vice chancellor for student affairs. She starts in the new role on Aug. 1.

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

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Wednesday, April 15, 2020 Suicide gatekeeper training available online

Faculty, staff and students at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln can access free QPR suicide prevention gatekeeper training remotely.

Carrie Fitzwater and John Lenich portraits

Wednesday, March 11, 2020 Fitzwater and Lenich honored for work with students

Student Affairs has named Carrie Fitzwater, associate director for residence life, and John Lenich, Earl Dunlap Distinguished Professor of Law Emeritus, recipients of the James V. Griesen Exemplary Service to Students Award.

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.

Natalie Jones, a fifth-generation Nebraska rancher and third-generation University of Nebraska-Lincoln grad, will start her next chapter from an office in Agricultural Hall as a media specialist.

Thursday, December 19, 2019 Grad's Nebraska story not finished yet

Natalie Jones is wistful and proud when she speaks of her family’s homestead, Diamond Bar Ranch. As a fifth-generation Nebraskan and rancher, she hopes to eventually move back and help run the sprawling cow-calf operation, established in 1901 north of Stapleton in the Sandhills.

Tuesday, December 17, 2019 Use winter break to jump-start your career

With fall semester behind you now, you’re likely daydreaming about all you want to do (or not do) over your well-deserved break. While it's important to recharge your brain and body with plenty of sleep, delicious holiday meals, time with loved ones and probably a few Netflix binges, you’ll also benefit from time spent thinking about your career.

That doesn't mean you have to hunker down and work on your résumé for the entirety of break. Instead, try taking a more personal and laid-back approach to career discovery over the holidays. Suggested ideas include:

2019 Chancellor's Celebration of Service event

Friday, September 20, 2019 86 individuals. 1,340 combined hours of service.

A round of applause to our Student Affairs team members honored at the Celebration of Service for their service and fortitude to the university. Each day our staff impact the lives of students, helping them to be their best.

Students with hands on back show support for one another.

Thursday, September 19, 2019 One Love workshops prompt conversations about relationship violence

Student leaders and administrators have been immersed in learning how to recognize unhealthy relationship behaviors and prevent relationship abuse through on-campus workshops facilitated by the One Love Foundation.

Students with arms behind backs showing support for one another.

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 One Love bringing relationship violence prevention education to campus

To launch a campus conversation about relationship violence, Student Affairs has invited the One Love Foundation to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to discuss healthy versus unhealthy relationships. The presentations are part of the new Use Your Voice Initiative.

UNL's new Greek Affairs Director Leigh Thiedeman smiles in her office on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Tuesday, September 10, 2019 Well-being, welcoming attitude among top priorities for new Greek director

To Leigh Thiedeman, being the director of the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life is about more than improving the program. It’s about being a support system and establishing bonds between Greek life members and staff.

Athletic training student wraps the wrist of another student.

Tuesday, May 28, 2019 Program aims to enhance student employment

Husker GROW, a program that focuses on student employment and volunteerism as a high impact practice, will host an information session for student supervisors and potential partners May 29.

Monday, December 10, 2018 Info sessions discuss bridging student employment to classroom curriculum

Husker GROW, a program designed to help students connect campus employment experiences to coursework and career aspirations, will host information sessions Dec. 11 and 12 for faculty and staff members interested in implementing the program in fall 2019.

Wednesday, September 26, 2018 81 Student Affairs employees honored for service

Student Affairs is honored to have 81 individuals receiving Service Awards in 2018. The annual awards are presented to university employees who complete years of service in five-year intervals. Awards are calculated both on consolidated or continuous regular employment.

Professor Josephine Potuto presents 'Freedom of Expression & the Law' to student affairs professionals at Nebraska.

Monday, March 26, 2018 5 takeaways from ‘Freedom of Expression & the Law’

On Friday, March 16, nearly 40 Student Affairs employees at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln attended a presentation on Freedom of Expression and the Law. Dr. Josephine Potuto, the Richard H. Larson Professor of Constitutional Law at the Nebraska College of Law, provided an overview of the First Amendment and its applications in the campus environment.

While freedom of expression is a complex construct, here are five basic takeaways from Potuto’s presentation:

Freedom of Expression & the Law presentation

Thursday, March 8, 2018 Speaker discusses First Amendment in the college environment

Student Affairs professionals are invited to participate in the spring 2018 professional development workshop, focusing on freedom of expression in the college campus environment.

On Friday, Mar. 16, Josephine (Jo) Potuto, Richard H. Larson Professor of Constitutional Law in the Nebraska College of Law, will present on the legal intricacies of freedom of expression and academic freedom.

Tuesday, February 20, 2018 Leadership Retreat encourages division-wide strategic thinking

On Thursday, Feb. 15, over 55 leaders from Student Affairs units met to jump-start the strategic planning process for FY18. Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Laurie Bellows implemented planning retreats to increase communication between units and levels within the division.

During this retreat, staff worked toward finalizing language for new mission, vision and values statements; solidifying strategic priorities; crafting organization-wide goals; and discussing diversity initiatives—both currently taking place and new ideas for development.

Monday, February 19, 2018 Tetreault honored for research contributions

Pat Tetreault, director of the LGBTQA+ Resource Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, received the 2018 Research Recognition Award from the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) Coalition for Sexual and Gender Identities.

The award recognizes the completed or ongoing research on gender and sexuality in higher education. Since 2007, Tetreault has conducted research to advance the LGBTQA+ community.

“I am grateful to learn from and connect with others while doing this work,” said Tetreault. “It enriches my life and my ability to help create positive change.”