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Fridays in Spring at the Unveristy of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Sunday, April 18, 2021 Fridays in Spring: Fantastic free(ish) events for students to enjoy

'Fridays in Spring' highlights free(ish) student-focused events happening on campus on Friday afternoons and evenings in the Spring 2021 semester. All students are welcome.

NOTE: This listing is continually updated as events are announced.

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Winners of the Student Impact Awards were announced April 15, 2021 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln [ Mike Jackson | Student Affairs ]

Friday, April 16, 2021 Winners announced for Student Impact Awards

The annual Student Impact Awards were announced for 2020-21 by Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement at an afternoon reception on April 15.

Friday, April 16, 2021 ‘A Conversation with Bill Nye’ is April 28

The Lied Center for Performing Arts and UPC Nebraska will present the virtual event “A Conversation with Bill Nye” at 7 p.m. April 28.

Outdoor Adventures is hosting a Lake Meet-Up on April 21 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students.

Friday, April 16, 2021 Top 10 happenings this week for Huskers | April 18-24

It's a busy week of events, but there's no need to worry– we've compiled the best of the best for you in our weekly list. See all of the recommendations for workshops, social exercise trips, inclusivity and support events and more.

Friday, April 16, 2021 Close out the semester with nine hours of FREE fun on Saturday, April 24

Two back-to-back campus events will give Huskers will lots of free fun to enjoy.

William Barrera, director of NeSIS, assists Wilber Daken into Pinnacle Bank Arena for a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on April 7. As part of its partnership with the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department, the university allowed faculty and staff to volunteer for vaccination clinics this week. The effort was part of a broader push to vaccinate some 40,000 Lincoln and Lancaster County residents. [Craig Chandler | University Communication]

Friday, April 9, 2021 Huskers volunteer to support vaccine effort

More than 120 Huskers - representing Student Affairs, Husker Hub, and other units across campus - stepped up this week answering the call to assist the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department with three days of COVID-19 vaccine clinics at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Friday, April 9, 2021 Four RSOs receive E.N. Thompson sustainability honors

A student-led competition held as part of the E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues is helping expand sustainability planning on campus. Read about the ideas that the groups Engineers Without Borders, Student Organic Farm, BikeUNL, and AcClimate have proposed.

Friday, April 9, 2021 Chancellor's email: Sign up for UNL student COVID-19 vaccine registry

Today, a portal has been opened for a Vaccine Registry for all UNL students who wish to be vaccinated. This portal will be open to UNL students for four days and will close at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 11. Therefore, it is essential that you sign up quickly.

Wednesday, April 7, 2021 Innocents Society, Mortar Board members inducted for 2021-22

Students, administrators and staff were honored by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln at its annual Ivy Day ceremonies on April 3.

Wednesday, April 7, 2021 ‘How I Met Your Mother’ actor to give April 9 talk

UPC Nebraska will offer a student-exclusive Zoom session with actor, filmmaker, author and musician Josh Radnor at 7:30 p.m. April 9.

Students (from left) Samantha Moore, William Roarty and Jace Armstrong let the wind do the work as they blow bubbles outside the Nebraska Union during Spring Breakout on March 29. [Craig Chandler | University Communication]

Friday, April 2, 2021 Wind power | Photo of the week

Students Samantha Moore, William Roarty and Jace Armstrong let the wind do the work as they blow bubbles outside the Nebraska Union during Spring Breakout on March 29.

Friday, April 2, 2021 71 nominees announced for Student Impact Awards

The names of 29 student organizations and 42 individuals nominated for the 2020–21 Student Impact Awards have been revealed by Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement. The winners will be announced at April 15.

Numerous organizations comprise the Multicultural Greek Council at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. [courtesy image. photo taken prior to COVID-19 pandemic]

Friday, April 2, 2021 "Meet the Greeks" slated for April 9

Multicultural Greek Council is hosting a virtual showcase event for Husker students to learn about the numerous organizations, benefits, and traditions that make up the MGC at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Friday, March 26, 2021 Activities you shouldn't miss | March 29-April 3

We've gathered the best-of-the-best events for the week. Whether you're looking to develop your future career, have fun at social events with friends or listen to an engaging speaker, there's something going on around campus to suit your interests.

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Thursday, March 25, 2021 Culture, justice, and empowerment are themes among 10 new campus clubs

Huskers are forming new organizations and clubs all the time...not just at the start of fall semester. During the spring term, 10 new Recognized Student Organizations (RSO) officially joined the more than 500 existing clubs at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Here's a quick peek at the clubs and links to connect with each.

The Residence Hall Association at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hosting an outdoor screening of the film "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" on March 27, 2021.

Friday, March 19, 2021 Events you shouldn't miss this week | March 22-27

We've curated a list of the best events happening on campus and nearby for you to consider doing this week.

Friday, March 19, 2021 March 29 is the SPRING BREAKOUT

Even though there isn't a traditional spring break this year, Huskers can have some fun-in-the-sun at a special event on campus March 29.

Grace Heggem (left) and Peyton Bash pose for a portrait inside Cook Pavilion on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Marissa Kraus | Daily Nebraskan)

Thursday, March 18, 2021 Dance Marathon to carry on HuskerThon fundraiser despite pandemic

(from the Daily Nebraskan) This weekend, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Dance Marathon will be holding its biggest fundraiser of the year, HuskerThon. Despite the many challenges of the past year, the event is still able to happen with a few COVID-friendly adjustments.

Video: Karen Freimund Wills reacts while reading a letter of thanks from a student. Click the video to see this reaction and others. [David Fitzgibbon and Curt Bright | University Communication ]

Wednesday, March 17, 2021 VIDEO: Huskers surprise faculty, staff with letters of thanks

Four Huskers, invited under the guise to discuss Women’s History Month as part of a University Communication video project, were surprised with letters from current and former students. The notes highlighted impacts the four have made on campus and beyond.

University of Nebraska–Lincoln's Outdoor Adventures Center is hosting Van Dorn Intro to Mountain Biking on March 16, 2021.

Friday, March 12, 2021 Your guide to this week's can't-miss activities | March 14-21

We've curated a list of the best events happening on campus and nearby for you to consider doing this week.