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Sunday, December 13, 2020 Recycle old and broken holiday lights at Campus Recreation

Campus Recreation's intra-departmental sustainability committee is providing holiday light recycling for students, staff, and faculty. Old, broken, and outdated strands of lights can be dropped in collection boxes at the Campus Rec Center and Outdoor Adventures Center on city campus and the Rec & Wellness Center on east campus until Jan. 6, 2021.

Jacob Sherry, advisor to the Residence Hall Association (RHA) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Sunday, December 6, 2020 Student leaders, advisor, earn awards at residence halls conference

Four students and their advisor received awards for outstanding residence hall leadership in Residence Hall Association (RHA) and National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) at the Midwest Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls (MACURH) regional leadership conference in November 2020.

The university is opening up its two free COVID-19 testing locations to anyone in the campus community who would like to get tested before traveling at the end of the fall semester. The expanded testing will be offered through Dec. 6.

Monday, November 16, 2020 COVID-19 testing sites expand end-of-semester access starting Nov. 16

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is expanding access to COVID-19 testing as the campus community prepares for the end of the fall semester on Nov. 25.

Thursday, November 12, 2020 Donation drive to help students stay warm this winter

The cost of a winter coat can be problematic for students on a tight budget. To help students who need it, Big Red Resilience and Well-being and the William H. Thompson Scholars Learning Community are collecting monetary donations to purchase coats.

Wednesday, November 4, 2020 Housing staff help students get votes counted

This is a tale about how a wee bit of election-related boredom led to inspiration.

Bicycles parked in a bike rack at the Nebraska Union.

Monday, October 26, 2020 Bike Care: 5 steps to winterize your bicycle for storage

Many cyclists and bike-commuters enjoy riding all year, regardless of the season. If you plan to put away your bike for the colder seasons, follow these steps and use your on-campus services to keep your ride in great condition.

Thursday, October 15, 2020 University of Nebraska uses ‘mechanical stomachs’ to reduce campus waste

COVID-19 has impacted nearly every aspect of this school year, but the University of Nebraska is making sure the pandemic doesn’t disrupt its sustainability efforts.

Karen Kassebaum, assistant vice chancellor of inclusive leadership and learning with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion

Wednesday, September 30, 2020 My Husker Action celebrates measures addressing racism, unjust practices

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln has launched a project to celebrate the work of Huskers who acknowledge and demonstrate actions intended to eradicate systematic racism, injustice and inequality.

ASUN president Roni Miller speaks at the virtual town hall on Sept. 24, 2020, in Lincoln, Nebraska. | Photo Illustration by Grace Kovar, Daily Nebraskan

Friday, September 25, 2020 Student Affairs leaders answer student questions in virtual town hall

Representatives of Student Affairs emphasized the importance of community and answered questions from student leaders at a town hall Thursday evening.

Karen Wills, a coordinator for University Program Council Nebraska who was diagnosed with appendix cancer in 2017, has maintained her relationships with students throughout her treatment.

Monday, September 14, 2020 Wills pushes positivity, health and safety while battling cancer

Resilience is something Karen Wills knows well. After a summer of CT scans, blood work, ultrasounds and a diagnostic laparoscopy, she was diagnosed with appendix cancer in 2017.

Aerial image of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Friday, August 28, 2020 Student support program earns $2.95M in federal funding

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Student Support Services program has received a five-year, $2,952,820 grant from the U.S. Department of Education to continue helping low-income and first-generation undergraduate students earn college degrees.

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.

Colette Yellow Robe guides a discussion during an interpersonal skills and leadership class offered through the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication.

Wednesday, August 12, 2020 Yellow Robe joins university’s anti-racism journey

A new voice has joined the leaders providing guidance into the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s journey toward addressing anti-racism and racial equity. The group, announced in a July 7 message from Chancellor Ronnie Green, has expanded to include Colette M. Yellow Robe, a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe and academic retention specialist for TRIO Programs.

Tuesday, August 11, 2020 COVID-19 Digest: Nebraska U reopens

Welcome to the Nebraska Today COVID-19 Digest — a new feature intended to help you navigate campus during the global pandemic.

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.

courtesy of Omaha World Herald [omaha.com]

Thursday, July 23, 2020 UNL asks students, staff and faculty for formal coronavirus protection pledge

The pledge is called the Cornhusker Commitment and it encourages faculty members, staff and students to commit to protecting themselves and the community from the virus.

Thursday, July 23, 2020 UNL handing out face masks to all students on campus this fall

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln will be giving each student two face coverings when they return this fall to campus, in order to stop the spread of COVID-19.

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.

David Strang, an events associate with Academic Services and Enrollment Management, wears a face shield from Nebraska Innovation Campus while visiting with fellow Huskers. The face shields will be distributed to offices and colleges across campus to support students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Tuesday, July 21, 2020 Fall prep includes face shields for instructors, staff

Aiming to bridge gaps in accessibility, the university’s Services for Students with Disabilities office will begin offering clear face shields made at Nebraska Innovation Studio to colleges and offices across campus.

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.