Student Involvement

Nebraska's Brandon McMiller (with sign) and his fellow Bathtub Dogs.

Friday, March 10, 2023 McMiller leads Bathub Dogs back into spotlight

As president of the men’s a cappella group, Bathtub Dogs, Brandon McMiller has played a pivotal role in getting the group of talented Huskers back performing in the community and in competition.

Ahmed Alsayid is pictured in front of the Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. [photo by Emma Storms | Daily Nebraskan]

Thursday, March 9, 2023 The importance of Black RSOs on a predominately white campus

[Daily Nebraskan] African-American students have found ways to make UNL safe and welcoming. There are several Black registered student organizations on campus that each have their own missions and goals.

A group of students attempt to solve the escape room together during Campus Nightlife’s Mystery and Crime Escape Rooms and Video Games event at the East Campus Union on Friday, March 3, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska. [photo by Sophia Walsh | Daily Nebraskan]

Tuesday, March 7, 2023 Campus NightLife breaks students out of their daily routines

[Daily Nebraskan]. The organization is a programming activity board that tries to have multifaceted events. Each semester, Campus NightLife hosts about five to seven events for students to attend.

Eric Yim is planning many events for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s RAK group, from rock painting parties to movie nights.

Friday, March 3, 2023 Yim spreads kindness by starting new RSO

According to Eric Yim, any day is a good one to do something nice for your fellow Huskers — and doing something nice for someone else even has benefits for you, too.

Friday, March 3, 2023 Photo of the Week: Kidding Around

Sam DeZube, senior in finance, has his face painted by Parker Malzen before performing with his band at HuskerThon 2023. The event, which was held Feb. 25 in the Nebraska Union, raised nearly $120,000 for Children’s Hospital and Medical Center.

Emma Farson, senior biological sciences and psychology double major at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Monday, February 27, 2023 A Major Moment: Emma Farson

Emma Farson, senior biological sciences and psychology double major, shares the experiences that have enriched her time in college and helped her find her way at UNL in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Bree Bell, a freshman from Omaha, sorts food in the storage room at Matt Talbot in January during the month's Engage Lincoln event, which coincided with MLK Week. Engage Lincoln events happen the third week of each month. [Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing]

Friday, February 24, 2023 Engage Lincoln lifts up community through student service

The community of Lincoln is greatly benefiting from the generosity of University of Nebraska–Lincoln students.

Love Library glows red as part of the university's annual Charter Day celebration. The anniversary observance includes the annual Glow Big Red giving campaign. [Craig Chandler | University Communication]

Friday, February 17, 2023 Glow Big Red pivots to Snow Big Red, sets records

As 11 inches of snow piled up in Lincoln on Feb. 16, so did donations to Glow Big Red, setting records for the annual giving event for the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. In all, the campaign collected 5,185 gifts totaling $653,246.

A collage of the framed photographs in the exhibit "Descendants of DeWitty: The Audacious Nebraska Saga" on display in the Nebraska East Union's Loft Gallery until the end of February 2023. [photo by Alec Gettert | Daily Nebraskan]

Thursday, February 16, 2023 Photography exhibition showcases Nebraska’s history with close curator ties

[Daily Nebraskan] This new photography exhibit reveals what life was like for the African Americans who settled in DeWitty, Nebraska. What makes Descendants of DeWitty even more special is the fact that the curator, Artes Johnson, is a direct descendant of these settlers.

Students enjoy scheming and conversation at the Games Guild's weekly meeting in room 111 of the College of Business on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. [photo by Jerry Saguin | Daily Nebraskan]

Wednesday, February 15, 2023 How the Games Guild rebranded and expanded

[Daily Nebraskan] When looking at the URL for the Games Guild on NvolveU, one might notice that the club is incorrectly referred to as the War Gamers Club. However, this old name fails to encapsulate the scope of what the club aims to accomplish. The Games Guild is focused on bringing students together to play a mix of board, card, roleplaying and war games.

Students line up to look at the selection of plants for sale during the Horticulture Club's succulent sale in the Nebraska Union on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. [photo by Sophia Walsh | Daily Nebraskan]

Wednesday, February 15, 2023 Horticulture Club celebrates Valentine’s Day with a succulent sale

[Daily Nebraskan] The student organization held its annual Valentine’s Day succulent sale at the Nebraska and Nebraska East Unions to fundraise for future group activities and promote student involvement.

Spring Club Fair in the Nebraska Union. January 31, 2023 [Mike Jackson | Student Affairs]

Sunday, February 12, 2023 Did you miss Spring Club Fair? These student orgs were there.

Hundreds of students mingled and connected with nearly 76 recognized student organizations (RSOs) at the annual spring affair that happened on January 31, 2023.

University of Nebraska–Lincoln students enjoy time with certified therapy dogs at the BIG REG PAWP UP activity in Love Library South. February 9, 2023. [Mike Jackson | Student Affairs]

Sunday, February 12, 2023 Seven ongoing events you can enjoy numerous times on campus

Many activities occur only one or two times in a semester - you either make it or you miss it all together. Luckily, there are numerous events and meet-ups that recur regularly at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Here are seven to check out during the spring semester.

Dalilah Valdez has served as president of the Mexican American Student Association, among other leadership roles around campus. [University of Nebraska–Lincoln]

Thursday, February 9, 2023 Valdez finds leadership roles, Husker community through RSOs

In finding Spanish-language communities on campus as a first-year student, University of Nebraska–Lincoln senior Dalilah Valdez has grown into a leader in multiple RSOs that celebrate diversity on campus.

The work of documentary filmmaker and photographer Artes Johnson is currently on display in the Nebraska East Union 3rd floor loft gallery in celebration of Black history in Nebraska.

Monday, February 6, 2023 Celebrate Black History Month at these campus events

Throughout February, events and activities across campus will dive into the history of Black Americans in Nebraska, promote wellness, and celebrate African and African American culture.

Monday, February 6, 2023 Husker Vote Coalition registering students to vote in upcoming local elections

Local primary and general elections will occur in April and May. UNL students can register to be voters during one of 10 on-campus voter registration sites occurring in February and hosted by Husker Vote Coalition.

Art by Jennifer Castle [Daily Nebraskan]

Friday, February 3, 2023 Code Red, Women’s Center to provide free, sustainable menstrual products

[Daily Nebraskan] Code Red, a subcommittee of Sustain UNL, has partnered with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Women's Center in order to provide sustainable menstrual products to students.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s program council (UPC), hosts a Q&A with TikTok star Brittany Broski in the Nebraska Union Centennial Room on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Lincoln, NE. [Emma Storms | Daily Nebraskan]

Friday, February 3, 2023 Internet personality Brittany Broski takes over UNL at Q&A event

[Daily Nebraskan] Students stood in line over two hours to get a seat in the Nebraska Union's Centennial Room. The standing-room-only event was hosted by UPC Nebraska and attracted nearly 400 Huskers.

Wednesday, February 1, 2023 February offers chance to skate, dance the night away

With everyone back on campus, February is an opportune time to join fellow Huskers in coming together as a community to celebrate and empower each other.

Members of Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. display at the Spring Club Fair in the Nebraska Union Centennial Room in 2019. [Mike Jackson | Student Affairs]

Wednesday, January 25, 2023 Spring Club Fair to showcase 79 student groups and orgs

In a single location on Jan. 31, explore dozens of recognized student organizations (RSOs) to join for social, professional and leadership interests. RSO members will be on hand to provide details about their organization and answer questions from prospective members. Here are the event details and club names.