Student Involvement

Friday, January 29, 2021 Delta Sigma Theta hosts spring sorority rush event February 6

Current members will present greater details about about the sorority and the local Omicron Chapter and answer questions that attendees have about the organization.

Wednesday, January 27, 2021 SpringFest Club Fair to go virtual

SpringFest 2021 will be held virtually on NvolveU from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 2.

UPC Nebraska is hosting the annual Spring Poster Sale on Jan. 25–29, 2021 in the Nebraska Union's Regency Suite.

Friday, January 22, 2021 UPC Nebraska brings Spring Poster Sale to campus

The annual sale offers a wide selection of posters featuring featuring famous artwork, musicians, TV and movie characters, photography, abstract designs and more to spruce up a personal space with a collection of out-of-this-world posters.

Friday, December 18, 2020 48 years after starting, Wesely perseveres to earn degree

Susan Wesely’s journey to earning a bachelor’s degree began in 1972. This December, it’s finally coming to a close.

Wednesday, December 16, 2020 Nominations open for student luminary, service to students awards

Nominations are being sought for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Student Luminary Awards — an honor designed to recognize 10 students for their exceptional leadership and commitment — and the James V. Griesen Service to Students Award.

Wednesday, December 16, 2020 Huskers Chill’N centralizes student events

When in-person classes were canceled in March, staff from all facets of student life worked to offer continuity in building and retaining a sense of community for far-flung students.

Huskers gather for a candlelight vigil inside the Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center.

Monday, December 7, 2020 A Magnificent Milestone: Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center Turns 10

A decade of warm welcomes to all who enter.

UNL students can join a free escape room adventure in the Lincoln Haymarket on Dec. 10, 2020.

Monday, December 7, 2020 Escape room, bingo, and a scavenger hunt are FREE for Huskers this week

Give yourself some fun and laughs with these Huskers Chill'N games and adventures (and more) this week.

Monday, November 16, 2020 Applications open for Mortar Board’s 2021 class

Applications are now open for juniors and seniors to apply to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Black Masque Chapter of Mortar Board.

Take study break. Enjoy gelato at Abel Dining Center or ice cream at the Dairy Store.

Saturday, November 14, 2020 Study breaks will benefit you during exam week

Adding in fun study breaks will let you relax, keep you focused and stay alert. Here are some exciting ways to give yourself a much-deserved mental break.

NIghtmare on East Campus is October 29 inside the Nebraska East Union.

Wednesday, October 28, 2020 Campus NightLife to hold new event to celebrate Halloween

There will be a variety of activities at Nightmare on East Campus, including bowling, glow golf, mini pumpkin painting, treats and an Instagram costume competition.

Wednesday, October 21, 2020 20 Huskers named 2020 homecoming royalty finalists

Twenty senior students have been selected as University of Nebraska–Lincoln homecoming royalty finalists.

Monday, October 19, 2020 Bleed Husker Red Homecoming Blood Drive Oct. 26-29

The 2020 Bleed Husker Red Blood Drive will be from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day, Oct. 26-29, in the Centennial Room of Nebraska Union. Participants should sign up ahead of time online.

Sara Qudus (left), Michelle Ebrahim and Susan Qudus pose for a picture.

Monday, October 5, 2020 Afghan Student Association returns to campus

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln hosts an array of international student organizations, allowing students to form attachments with peers from across the globe. Out of 34 international student organizations, one group has been without leadership for 12 years: the Afghan Student Association. In March 2020, this changed.

Like free food, Husker spirit, and socially-distanced fun? Head to the Nebraska Union Greenspace on Friday, October 9 for Big Red Rewinds.

Wednesday, September 30, 2020 Big Red Rewinds to offer free food, Husker volleyball screening

Student Involvement and UPC Nebraska will host Big Red Rewinds, an outdoor event at the Nebraska Union green space, from 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 9.

Tuesday, September 22, 2020 Comedy Magician Joel Meyers to kick off family weekend

UPC Nebraska will be hosting comedy magician Joel Meyers at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at the Lied Center for Performing Arts.

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.

Friday, September 11, 2020 Transgender activist to host virtual event on Sept. 16

UPC Nebraska, in partnership with the LGBTQA+ Resource Center and Women’s Center, will host a presentation from Kate Bornstein at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16 via Zoom.

Thursday, September 10, 2020 Omicron Delta Kappa applicants sought

Omicron Delta Kappa — one of four members of the Honor Society Caucus, a consortium of the most prestigious honor societies in the country — is now accepting applications from college juniors and seniors who have a cumulative GPA in the top 35% of their class in their respective college.

Friday, September 4, 2020 Comedian Bill Posley coming to Nebraska Union

Comedian Bill Posley will perform "The Day I Became Black" at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9 in the Nebraska Union Centennial Room.