Student Involvement

Rachel Summers and Kat Woerner, EarthStock co-chairs, show off reusable bags given out by the Office of Sustainability at EarthStock’s Block Party.

Friday, May 13, 2022 Earthstock success powered by student duo

Two University of Nebraska–Lincoln environmental studies majors harnessed their passion and education to plan (in a matter of months) EarthStock, a celebration of the planet in April.

Omaha's Cherish Perkins will graduate May 14 with a degree focused on fashion merchandising.

Friday, May 13, 2022 Perkins sews up degree, cuts path toward fashion industry

By the age of 5, Nebraska’s Cherish Perkins was sketching designs and dreaming of a career in fashion. By 10, she was in sewing classes, creating her designs. And now, she is days away from graduating with a degree in fashion merchandising and launching her own company.

Friday, May 13, 2022 Venegas finishes degree, marches into career

As kid growing up in Grand Island, Nebraska, Rodrigo Venegas watched his dad work hard running his own roofing business, and it sparked an interest in construction.

Students play board games with ISSO and Campus NightLife at Mana Cafe

Monday, May 9, 2022 Photo Journal: Spring-ing to life at Nebraska

Catch a pictoral recap of the spring semester at Nebraska.

Students work in the Student Organic Farm during the 2021 growing season. The farm is again offering shares to faculty, staff and students who wish to receive items grown in the garden.

Friday, April 29, 2022 Student Organic Farm opens its second season of sales

Working to reduce food insecurities on campus while providing education and organic, fresh produce to residents, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Student Organic Farm opens its second season of sales this spring.

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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Husker Venture Fund won the Outanding New Student Organization Award at the Student Impact Awards on April 14, 2022. [Mike Jackson | Student Affairs]

Friday, April 15, 2022 Winners announced for annual Student Impact Awards

The recipients for 2021-22 were announced by Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement at an evening reception in the Nebraska East Union on April 14.

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.

Tuesday, April 5, 2022 Innocents Society, Mortar Board members inducted for 2022-23

Students and staff were honored by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln at its annual Ivy Day ceremonies on April 2.

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.

(left to right) Madison Hurst; Ken Bartling; Ivan Molina, Jr.

Tuesday, March 29, 2022 Huskers engage in Nebraska Unify Challenge, share experiences

Three members of Huskers Vote Coalition recently participated in a statewide program that connects pairs of Nebraskans across political, ideological, geographic and other divides for a live, one-to-one video conversation.

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.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon members Parker Low, Joe Cooley, Clay Fiolo, Bryson Metcalf and Matt Bruning work during the 2016 Big Event project.

Wednesday, March 23, 2022 Volunteers sought for annual Big Event

The 2022 Big Event is April 23. A minimum of 500 Huskers are needed to help the 35 nonprofits and 60 private residences who submitted projects to be completed.

Monday, March 21, 2022 7 interesting events to attend March 22–25

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.

Members of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln clear trees and yard waste at a Lincoln residence during a previous year's The Big Event. The upcoming day of service is set for April 23, 2022. [University of Nebraska–Lincoln]

Thursday, March 17, 2022 Registration open for The Big Event volunteer project

The annual single day of service - set for April 23, 2022 - gives UNL students an opportunity to give back to the Lincoln community and support 35 nonprofits and 60 private residences.

A University fo Nebraska–Lincoln student networks with ServeNebraska during the January 2022 Nonprofit In Residence event in the Nebraska Union.

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 Nonprofit in Residence: Take the opportunity to network with these 5 nonprofits

Each day March 21-25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Nebraska Union, students and RSOs can learn about industries, internships, and volunteer opportunities with these five local nonprofit organizations.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln students gather on the Nebraska Union Memorial Plaza to enjoy the clear sky and warm weather. March 2, 2022. [Mike Jackson | Student Affairs]

Saturday, March 5, 2022 Staying close to campus for Spring Break? Here's 16 local events to check out

There are plenty of fun activities and places to visit on or near campus. Whether you're searching for entertainment, sports, relaxation or time outside, we've got you covered with this list.

Thomas Kerr, a senior accounting major from Hastings, reads to children at the Foundations Progressive Learning Center during the Husker Reading Challenge. [Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement]

Friday, March 4, 2022 Volunteer Digest: 5 chances to help childhood literacy in March

Throughout this month, Huskers and RSOs are encouraged to learn about childhood literacy and volunteer at literacy programs in the Lincoln community.