Student Involvement

A student chats with her roommate while studying in in their room in the residence hall. [Craig Chandler | University Communication]

Monday, November 7, 2022 Only 5 weeks until final exams. Here are 8 tasks to accomplish.

The beginning of November signals the start of a busy five-week dash to the conclusion of fall semester. Take time to plot a strategy to successfully navigate your course work, projects, club and organization obligations, personal health and the changing seasons. Here are some helpful tasks and resources to assist you.

Stack of books with coffee sitting in the leaves

Monday, November 7, 2022 Coping during "crunch time"

November usually means “crunch time” in the fall semester. Fall break and Halloween are behind us, tests and projects are coming up fast, with finals looming just after Thanksgiving break. Have no fear – we have tips for managing end-of-semester stress to avoid burnout.

Veronica Riepe talks with students during Coffee Talks at the Nebraska Union on Monday, Oct. 3, 2022 in Lincoln, Nebraska. || Daily Nebraskan

Thursday, October 6, 2022 International students build relationships through “Coffee Talks”

International students come to UNL from all over the world to experience life in America and make new friends. However, making friends is not always easy. That’s why Veronica Riepe, director of student leadership involvement and community engagement at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and her colleague Chandra Schwab, instructor at the College of Business, came up with Coffee Talks.

Sunday, September 25, 2022 Global, cultural, and alumni themes accent the campus activities happening Sept. 26-Oct. 2

In addition to the week-long festivities and revelry accompanying the annual Homecoming Week, we found eight more events and activities to engage you

The 2022 homecoming royalty finalists are: (back row, from left) Ray Nierman, Harrison Lloyd, Jimmy Wheebe, Jacob Drake, Bennett Perlinger, Mitchell Manning, William Wilton, Sam Wilkins, Seth Caines and Michael Ilg; (front row, from left) Tessa Yackley, Maria Heyen, Bekka Hitz, Aleksandra Glowik, Emily Hatterman, Christine Trinh, Bhagya Pushkaran, Regan Vaccaro, Kate Johnson and Jessica Stump.

Wednesday, September 21, 2022 20 Huskers named 2022 homecoming royalty finalists

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

The east side of Memorial Stadium is illuminated by the Ferris wheel during the 2021 Cornstock Festival.

Tuesday, September 20, 2022 University to celebrate homecoming with ‘Husker Throwback’

This year’s University of Nebraska–Lincoln homecoming week runs Sept. 26 to Oct. 1 and will carry the theme “Husker Throwback.”

Monday, September 12, 2022 Morning, Noon, and Night: Meet up with other Huskers for fun

Low-key and casual social activities can introduce you to new hobbies and cultures. More importantly, these activities infuse FUN and respite into your busy college life.

Connecting with friends from home can help keep you motivated, but be sure to push yourself to make new friendships as well.

Monday, September 12, 2022 Taking action: How to work through feelings of homesickness

Beginning your college career and adjusting to life at UNL can be exciting, and yet, can often lead to feelings of homesickness. It is normal to experience these feelings in your first year and even later into college as you adjust to being back on campus. Read these tips to help you cope and adjust.

A student hesitates to pet the Komodo Dragon that is a part pf the petting zoo put on my UPC Nebraska and Wildlife Encounters outside the Nebraska Union on Sept. 6, 2022 in Lincoln, NE. [Evan Dondinger | Daily Nebraskan]

Thursday, September 8, 2022 University Program Council provides students with a wild surprise

Around 300 students stopped by the front of the Nebraska Union on Tuesday afternoon to meet Allie the alligator, Shelley the tortoise, Meatball the armadillo and Twitch the kangaroo.

Tuesday, September 6, 2022 9 events this week for Huskers to get involved

Here are nine activities that may grab your interest this week.

Sarah Roscoe blows bubbles at the UNL Christian Graduate Student table during the Club Fair. August 24, 2022. [Mike Jackson | Student Affairs]

Friday, September 2, 2022 Did you miss the Club Fairs recently? Connect now with those RSOs and groups

Organized at the start of each semester, Club Fairs are a chance for Huskers to meet and mingle with many recognized student organizations and clubs (RSOs) all at once. This fall's edition were August 24 & 25, showcasing almost 25% of the more than 550 RSOs. Here are the clubs and links to connect with them.

While sitting on the turf field inside Memorial Stadium, UNL students watch the Huskers football game in Ireland on the large digital screen. August 27, 2022. [KLKN]

Saturday, August 27, 2022 VIDEO: Husker Watch Party

[KLKN] Husker fans who didn’t get the chance to travel across the world to watch the Huskers play in Ireland, experienced a unique way to watch their favorite team on Saturday as they took the turf of Memorial Stadium.

Wednesday, August 24, 2022 Dance Marathon earns national honor

The student-led Dance Marathon program has earned a national award for its campus and community fundraising efforts.

Monday, August 22, 2022 Huskers charge into new academic year

Nebraska Today is out on campus this week capturing the scene as Huskers return to campus for the start of the fall semester. We're updating multiple times daily, so stop by to dive into the excitement as our university returns for another academic year. If you have a campus moment you would like to share, send us details at tfedderson2@unl.edu.

More than 120 recognized student organizations (RSOs) will be showcased at two Club Fairs on Aug 24 & 25, 2022 at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. [Mike Jackson | Student Affairs]

Thursday, August 18, 2022 Explore more than 120 student orgs at Club Fairs on August 24 & 25

Occurring at the start of each semester, the Club Fairs are a chance for Huskers to meet and mingle with many recognized student organizations and clubs (RSOs) all at once.

Monday, August 8, 2022 9 apps you need for fall semester

These are the apps every Husker needs right now to navigate campus life and have a successful start to the semester.

First-year Huskers gather on the Nebraska Union Plaza for the Urban Plunge volunteer project, August 19, 2021. [Mike Jackson | Student Affairs Marketing & Communication]

Monday, July 25, 2022 200+ student volunteers sought for Urban Plunge

The first-year student service event Urban Plunge features opportunities for Huskers to help local nonprofit orgnaizations with yard work, serving meals to participants, and sorting donations. The event happens from 9 to 11 a.m. August 19, 2022.

Students selected as Huskers CARE Peer Educators will begin required training in September.

Friday, July 15, 2022 New peer education role aims to help prevent sexual misconduct

Beginning with the fall 2022 semester, undergraduate students at sophomore level and higher can participate in a peer training program, Huskers CARE Peer Educators, to help increase awareness of relationship issues, relationship abuse, stalking and harassment.

Wednesday, June 8, 2022 Applications for Homecoming Royalty close June 15

Any full-time student with a 2.75 cumulative GPA and 75 hours completed is eligible to apply in 1-of-3 separate application tracks: Academics, Athletics, and Involvement.

AJ Lincoln and Garrett Woockman brought home cash and prizes at the National Bass Anglers Association Championship.

Wednesday, June 1, 2022 Lincoln wins big at National Bass Championship

While some people who fish love to swap exaggerated stories of the ones that got away, AJ Lincoln will always be able to boast about the weekend when he and a partner were the best bass fishers in the country.