Student Involvement

Sunday, April 30, 2023 UNL Greek life combats binge drinking

[Daily Nebraskan]. Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Association stresses the importance of educating students about alcohol awareness and the the effects of binge drinking.

St. Rita’s Amazing Traveling Bookstore and Textual Apothecary set up in front of Cather Dining Hall at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on Monday, April 24, 2023. [photo by Nandini Rainikindi | Daily Nebraskan]

Thursday, April 27, 2023 Students' enthusiasm drains supply of free books at St. Rita’s Pop-Up traveling bookstore

[Daily Nebraskan] St. Rita’s Amazing Traveling Bookstore traveled to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for students to find new books to read for their curious minds. Rita is currently on a 12-stop tour across the United States, and Lincoln was the third stop, which was set up by UPC Nebraska.

Wednesday, April 26, 2023 UNL Lavender Graduation to celebrate LGBTQA+ students

[Daily Nebraskan] In its 14th year at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the Lavender Graduation ceremony will be held May 4 at the Wick Alumni Center to celebrate the graduation of 16 LGBTQA+ undergraduate and graduate students.

Nebraska N Banners are surrounded by white spring blossoms from a pear tree. Spring on City Campus. [Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communication]

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 Nominees announced for 2023 Student Impact Awards

The annual awards program for recognized student organizations has 124 nominations across 14 categories. Winners will be announced at a reception May 4, 2023.

Student Resident Assistants pose for a group photo.

Thursday, April 13, 2023 Student employees connect to campus, communities

April 10-15, 2023 is National Student Employee Appreciation Week. Check out our Exposure photo story to meet students working across Student Affairs at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Learn how these student employees are building connections to campus resources and communities and learning valuable skills for their future career goals.

The spring game is just one of many great events to check out on campus and around Lincoln this month.

Monday, April 10, 2023 Five things to do: Get a pigskin fix and enjoy the outdoors in April

Spring has officially arrived, as has the final stretch of the academic year. Before finals and summer break, be sure to take some time to enjoy the warming weather by checking out these great things to do in April.

Foodtrucks are pictured outside of Willa S. Cather Dining Complex for the RHA's Battle of the Halls competition on Thursday, March 30, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska. [photo by Emma Storms | Daily Nebraskan]

Friday, April 7, 2023 Battle of the Halls competes to strengthen community

[Daily Nebraskan] The Residence Hall Association’s first Battle of the Halls encouraged competition and community with activities such as a trivia night, food trucks, a dodgeball tournament and comedian Ryan Kelly.

Tuesday, April 4, 2023 UNL Wildlife Club engages students in conservation

[Daily Nebraskan] Made up of nearly thirty University of Nebraska-Lincoln students, UNL Wildlife Club strives to have its members become more engaged in conservation both on and off campus.

During the Backpack in Black philanthropy concert at the Royal Grove on April 1, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska. [photo by Gus Kathol | Daily Nebraskan]

Tuesday, April 4, 2023 Greek organizations put on Backpack in Black philanthropy event

[Daily Nebraskan] Four Interfraternity Council (IFC) fraternities came together to host Backpack in Black, a charity concert, at the Royal Grove. The event was put on by fraternities Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Theta, Sigma Phi Epsilon and Pi Kappa Alpha.

Two players fight for the tip-off to start the game with UNL Unified at the UNL Recreation Center on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska. [photo by Evan Dondlinger | Daily Nebraskan]

Monday, April 3, 2023 How UNL Unified is creating inclusive and competitive spaces

[Daily Nebraskan] The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Unified Special Olympics Club is a registered student organization that holds practices for different sports including flag football, soccer and basketball and holds social gatherings to bring together people of varying intellectual and physical abilities.

A contestant gets his head shaved during the Shave for the Brave event at the Willa Cather Dining Center on Thursday, March 30, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska. [photo by Kaidence Donahue | Daily Nebraskan]

Monday, April 3, 2023 Students shave their hair for childhood cancer, raise over $9,000

[Daily Nebraskan] St. Baldrick’s Shave for the Brave event raised $9,190 for childhood cancer and had 14 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students shave their hair to spread awareness for childhood cancer.

Participants throw color to start the Holi Festival on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at the Cather green-space. [Photo by Charlee Sharack | Daily Nebraskan]

Sunday, April 2, 2023 Photos | UNL Holi Festival

[Daily Nebraskan] The Indian Students Association and RHA hosted the Holi festival on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Students and participants celebrated by eating traditional Indian cuisine, henna drawing, listening to music, and color throwing at the Cather green space. The celebration focused on the start of spring and participants throw color on each other to celebrate the holiday.

A student casts a ballot in Nebraska Union during the 2020 general election Nov. 3, 2020. [Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing]

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 University earns Voter Friendly Campus designation

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln was named a 2023-24 Voter Friendly Campus, one of 258 campuses in 38 states and the District of Columbia by Fair Elections Center's, Campus Vote Project and , NASPA — Student Affairs Administrators.

A prospective Husker and her family poses in front of the iconic "N" statue outside the Wick Alumni Center during Admitted Student Day on March 25. More than 930 prospective students attended, experiencing campus life first hand. [Jordan Opp | University Communication and Marketing]

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 Excitement builds as 900+ prospective Huskers experience campus life

An exclusive sneak peek into college life as a Husker drew more than 900 prospective students to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Admitted Student Day on March 25.

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.