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Wednesday, February 1, 2023 Bits and Bites: Serve yourself – for your heart

Serve Yourself is a program through Dining Services to teach you how to use food to your advantage. Nutrition is a tool to help you achieve a variety of goals.

Ash Turner, graduate assistant, works in the LGBTQA+ Center Jan. 31. The center was renovated in 2019, and will expand again in the summer. [Deann Gayman | University Communication]

Wednesday, February 1, 2023 LGBTQA+ Center celebrating 15th anniversary

To mark the anniversary, the Chancellor’s Commission on the Status of Gender and Sexual Identities, in partnership with the Nebraska Alumni Association, is hosting a celebration from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Feb. 8 in the Wick Alumni Center.

Wednesday, February 1, 2023 February offers chance to skate, dance the night away

With everyone back on campus, February is an opportune time to join fellow Huskers in coming together as a community to celebrate and empower each other.

Tuesday, January 31, 2023 Body acceptance workshops offer support for disordered eating

Designed specifically for college-aged women, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) will offer four sessions of the Body Acceptance Program this spring.

This 2-hour workshop helps participants resist and challenge sociocultural pressures to conform to the thin-ideal and reduce their pursuit of unrealistic appearance standards. Throughout the program, women participate in verbal, written and behavioral exercises to establish and maintain a positive body image.

CARE information sign in front of Louise Pound Hall on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska. [photo by Nandini Rainikindi | Daily Nebraskan]

Tuesday, January 31, 2023 CARE Moves to New Space in Louise Pound Hall

[Daily Nebraskan] The Center for Advocacy, Response and Education celebrated the expansion of its space and resources to the second story of Louise Pound Hall on Jan. 26 with an open house for staff and students.

Monday, January 30, 2023 Can’t miss events for two (or more) in February

Share the love with those you care about and check out this list of campus events and activities happening in February that are perfect for participating with that special someone.

Heidi Schmidt of UNL Dining Services harvests from the micro-farm in the Selleck Dining Hall on Jan. 26, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. [ Evan Dondlinger | Daily Nebraskan]

Monday, January 30, 2023 Micro-farms in Selleck: a functional, tasty art installation

[Daily Nebraskan] Selleck Dining Hall at UNL is now home to a Babylon Micro-Farm, assisting in providing fresh produce to its students and other customers.

Student scoops oatmeal into a bag to create food packets.

Thursday, January 26, 2023 UNL students put together oatmeal packs for Center for People in Need

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – University of Nebraska-Lincoln students and other volunteers helped package hunger kits on Wednesday for the Center for People in Need.

Exterior Photo of the Campus Recreation Center

Thursday, January 26, 2023 Free group fitness at Rec Center lets students sample new workouts

While using drumsticks to work out or practicing yoga to improve rock climbing skills may not be the most traditional forms of exercise, these are two of the many group fitness classes the Campus Recreation Center offers.

Members of Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. display at the Spring Club Fair in the Nebraska Union Centennial Room in 2019. [Mike Jackson | Student Affairs]

Wednesday, January 25, 2023 Spring Club Fair to showcase 79 student groups and orgs

In a single location on Jan. 31, explore dozens of recognized student organizations (RSOs) to join for social, professional and leadership interests. RSO members will be on hand to provide details about their organization and answer questions from prospective members. Here are the event details and club names.

A University of Nebraska–Lincoln student walks on treadmill inside the Campus Rec Center.

Monday, January 23, 2023 Strong Start: Five rec activities increase know-how, fitness, and fun for a new semester

Athletic Training. Cooking. Running. Strength. In the early weeks of the spring semester, Campus Rec has non-credit indoor classes with personal attention in small-group settings.

The new CARE location is in Louise Pound Hall.

Monday, January 23, 2023 CARE open house is Jan. 26

The Center for Advocacy, Response and Education is hosting an open house to allow the campus community to see its new, temporary location in Louise Pound Hall.

Asparagus and Lemon Chicken Penne is one of the three options available for the January 30 meal kit.

Wednesday, January 18, 2023 Orders due Jan. 25 for next Meal Kit Monday

The Rec and Wellness Center is offering ready-to-go “Meal Kit Mondays” through its Wellness Kitchen on East Campus. The service offers everything needed to prepare dinner in less than an hour.

Tuesday, January 17, 2023 Micro-farm brings sustainable produce to Selleck Food Court

The Dining Services leadership team has long prioritized sustainability in dining options and services. That’s why the Babylon micro-farm in the Selleck Food Court presents such a unique opportunity.

First Husker, Emerging Leader and CAST power programs filled the week before classes began for new students to become aquainted with college life. August 14, 2022. Photo by Jonah Tran for University Communication

Tuesday, January 17, 2023 10 tips for spring semester success

Every Husker should adopt key habits to set themselves up for a successful semester. Follow these tips from the Center of Academic Success & Transition (CAST) to help you stay on track and find academic success this spring.

2022 Student Luminary recipient Marielena Moreno accepts her award during the reception in Hawks Hall.

Tuesday, January 10, 2023 Nominees sought for student luminary, service to students honors

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.

Troy Scheer holds sign with "I'm a Husker & Giving Back on Campus"

Tuesday, January 10, 2023 Scheer finds ways to serve others on campus and in career

Troy Scheer, a first-year nursing student, has racked up five semesters of volunteer work with the Husker Pantry. The Husker is looking forward to continuing to serve others through his career in health care.

First Gen students Cordell Vrbka, Sammy Smith, Jessica Dunn and Meylin Espinoza pose for a photo outside of the Nebraska Union.

Friday, January 6, 2023 Scholarship application for current undergraduates due Feb. 1

Students currently enrolled can apply to be considered for more than $8 million in donor-based scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year. It’s easy to apply – just submit a single scholarship application in MyRED.

Both scholarship qualifications and award amounts vary. Criteria may include cumulative grade point average, financial need, and a resume of activities and involvement. When you submit the application, you’ll be considered for scholarships awarded campuswide as well as within your specific major or college.

Friday, January 6, 2023 Hit refresh button in January

Between the cold weather, the start of a new semester and getting out of “winter break mode”, January can sometimes feel like a bit of a drag. The good news? We’ve put together a list of simple, easy things you can do this month that can help you get back into the swing of things and ready to start the semester off right.

Dumbbells sit along a wall during a fitness class

Friday, January 6, 2023 Bits and Bites: Serve yourself – fitness

Serve Yourself is a program through Dining Services to teach you how to use food to your advantage. Nutrition is a tool to help you achieve a variety of goals.