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Thursday, April 7, 2022 Creativity gets a boost as the new 10th dimension of well-being

written by Kirsten Wandrey | Student Affairs

Based on student survey data, Big Red Resilience and Well-being will soon add a new dimension for well-being – creativity. This tenth dimension of well-being expands upon the current nine implemented in 2018 and will increase opportunities for students to de-stress in healthy ways.

Tuesday, April 5, 2022 Innocents Society, Mortar Board members inducted for 2022-23

Students and staff were honored by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln at its annual Ivy Day ceremonies on April 2.

Monday, April 4, 2022 Red Memorial is April 8

The Red Memorial, an annual University of Nebraska–Lincoln remembrance for the lives of students, faculty, staff and alumni who died during the current academic year, will take place April 8.

Student Luminaries award reception at Hawks Hall

Monday, April 4, 2022 10 Huskers honored with Student Luminary awards

Ten University of Nebraska-Lincoln students — eight undergraduates and two graduate students — were awarded Student Luminary Awards to recognize their exceptional leadership and commitment to improving the campus and community.

A student writes a note to offer support to survivors of sexual violence.

Friday, April 1, 2022 6 Ways to get involved in Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, designed to call attention to and prevent sexual assault, harassment and abuse. Campus events hosted by the Center for Advocacy, Response and Education (CARE) and student organizations during the month offer education around sexual consent, the impact of sexual violence and how to offer support for survivors.

Here are six ways you can participate in creating a brighter future and helping to end sexual violence:

Friday, April 1, 2022 Get ready for the Red-White Spring Game

It’s almost time for the spring football game – the perfect time to brush up on those tailgating skills. With more sunlight and warmer weather, everyone is ready to get outside. Review these tips so you’re ready for a winning day.

Make a Game Plan

UNL students hike along picturesque canyons

Friday, April 1, 2022 Photo Journal: Climbing, Backpacking & Canoeing through Spring Break

Huskers slept under the stars, enjoyed the natural wonders of North America, and uncovered new friendships on three trips organized for Spring Break by UNL Outdoor Adventures. Their stories of explorations of canyons, mountains, sandstone, and rivers is told through these exciting 23 images.

(left to right) Madison Hurst; Ken Bartling; Ivan Molina, Jr.

Tuesday, March 29, 2022 Huskers engage in Nebraska Unify Challenge, share experiences

Three members of Huskers Vote Coalition recently participated in a statewide program that connects pairs of Nebraskans across political, ideological, geographic and other divides for a live, one-to-one video conversation.

Monday, March 28, 2022 Pet supplies added to inventory at Husker Pantry

Food and bedding supplies for cats, dogs, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs and rabbits are now available.

Stroll Off will be April 2, 2022 in the Coliseum at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Monday, March 28, 2022 5 great events happening this week

We comb through the campus calendars to draw your attention to interesting events happening each week. Here are seven activities that may grab your interest this week.

Sunday, March 27, 2022 Shaving heads and raising funds for childhood cancer research

Four brave souls signed up to get their heads shaved to support the advancement of life-saving childhood cancer treatments. The Scarlet & Cream Chapter of National Residence Hall Honorary from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln hosted the annual Shave for the Brave event in collaboration with the St. Baldrick’s Foundation on March 24 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m at the Abel-Sandoz Welcome Center.

Wednesday, March 23, 2022 Food drive to collect 2,022 items for Husker Pantry

University of Nebraska–Lincoln students are average more than 1,000 monthly visits to the Husker Pantry locations on City and East campuses, translating into almost 6,000 items being distributed every month to help Huskers with food insecurity.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon members Parker Low, Joe Cooley, Clay Fiolo, Bryson Metcalf and Matt Bruning work during the 2016 Big Event project.

Wednesday, March 23, 2022 Volunteers sought for annual Big Event

The 2022 Big Event is April 23. A minimum of 500 Huskers are needed to help the 35 nonprofits and 60 private residences who submitted projects to be completed.

Wednesday, March 23, 2022 Fine and Performing Arts invests in student pantry, success center

Building upon its efforts to meet student needs, the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts is opening a pantry and Student Success Center on March 24.

Big Red Resilience and Well-being volunteers pose with the dimensions of well-being that are promoted in the program to provide a framework for exploration and balance.

Wednesday, March 23, 2022 Big Red Resilience and Well-being seeks student volunteers

tudents are invited to join the Big Red Resilience and Well-being team for the 2022-23 academic year.

Monday, March 21, 2022 7 interesting events to attend March 22–25

We comb through the campus calendars to draw your attention to interesting events happening each week. Here are seven activities that may grab your interest this week.

River kayaking with Outdoor Adventures at University of Nebraska–Lincoln. [courtesy photo]

Friday, March 18, 2022 "A" is for adventures in April

With spring dawning in the Midwest, Outdoor Adventures is offering a busy menu of hiking, biking, camping, kayaking and rock climbing in April (and late March) for students to enjoy.

Members of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln clear trees and yard waste at a Lincoln residence during a previous year's The Big Event. The upcoming day of service is set for April 23, 2022. [University of Nebraska–Lincoln]

Thursday, March 17, 2022 Registration open for The Big Event volunteer project

The annual single day of service - set for April 23, 2022 - gives UNL students an opportunity to give back to the Lincoln community and support 35 nonprofits and 60 private residences.

A University fo Nebraska–Lincoln student networks with ServeNebraska during the January 2022 Nonprofit In Residence event in the Nebraska Union.

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 Nonprofit in Residence: Take the opportunity to network with these 5 nonprofits

Each day March 21-25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Nebraska Union, students and RSOs can learn about industries, internships, and volunteer opportunities with these five local nonprofit organizations.

Husker Pantry has two campus locations: 1st floor inside University Health Center and 1st floor of the East Campus Visitors Center. [Student Affairs | University of Nebraska–Lincoln]

Tuesday, March 15, 2022 Food drive to collect 2,022 items for Husker Pantry

The Spring Food Drive is one of two collection drives the pantry's Volunteers Board coordinate annually.