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Monday, April 18, 2022 Suicide prevention walk is April 24

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s 7th annual Out of the Darkness Campus Walk for Suicide Prevention is April 24 at the Nebraska Union Plaza.

Husker Venture Fund won the Outanding New Student Organization Award at the Student Impact Awards on April 14, 2022. [Mike Jackson | Student Affairs]

Friday, April 15, 2022 Winners announced for annual Student Impact Awards

The recipients for 2021-22 were announced by Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement at an evening reception in the Nebraska East Union on April 14.

Friday, April 15, 2022 ‘Sexual Citizen’ authors to speak at Kimball Hall

University of Nebraska–Lincoln students, faculty and staff are invited to a discussion, “Sex, Power, and Assault on Campus: A Conversation for Cultural Change,” at 7 p.m. April 21 in Kimball Hall.

Jake Dietrich (left) serves Grace Clausen at a carving table during the Raikes Beef Co. dinner April 14 at the Cather Dining Center. The event featured hundreds of pounds of beef, all produced some 30 miles east of campus in Ashland.

Friday, April 15, 2022 Dining Services dishes feast of locally-grown beef

Prime rib. New York strip. Sirloin. Flat Iron. Brisket. And a special set of short ribs. A seemingly never-ending cavalcade of Nebraska beef — all locally grown in Ashland, just 30 minutes from campus — was what was for dinner April 14 at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Cather Dining Center.

The Gelato Bar in the Abel Dining Complex scoops up a variety of elegant and tasty flavors. [Christopher Dulak | Student Affairs]

Thursday, April 14, 2022 Challenge yourself to finish these Bucket List activities before the semester ends

Try to complete all of these 16 campus activities to get the full Husker experience. There are plenty of foodie stops, fine arts events, social opportunities and gorgeous sites to see. Get started now to finish the list before the semester ends.

Wednesday, April 13, 2022 ‘What Were You Wearing?’ exhibit at UNL ‘opens people’s minds’ on sexual assault

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln showcased an art exhibit on Wednesday that recreated the outfits that survivors were wearing when they were sexually assaulted.

Pilates & Lattes is April 12, 2022 at the Campus Rec Center.

Monday, April 11, 2022 Research SLAM, pilates and lattes are among 5 can't-miss activities

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

Monday, April 11, 2022 Six earn Women of Courage, Character and Commitment awards

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Women’s Center has selected six student winners for its 2022 Women of Courage, Character and Commitment Award.

Samer Al Foory, Madi Bake, and Sarah Carlson are student employees with Campus Recreation's Sports Program at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. [Mike Jackson | Student Affairs]

Monday, April 11, 2022 Huskers share their love of campus jobs for Student Employee Appreciation Week

Celebrate the personalities, skills and knowledge that UNL students bring to their campus jobs during National Student Employee Appreciation Week, April 5–11, 2022.

Aerial image above City Campus at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. [Craig Chandler | University Communication]

Friday, April 8, 2022 Celebrate Earth Day with these nearby events

The city of Lincoln will celebrate Earth Day on April 23, 2022. Here's a list of local events happening through the end of the month.

Students place orders Mary Ellen's at the 2021 Food Truck Festival outside the Willa Cather Dining Complex.

Friday, April 8, 2022 Food trucks offer unique lunch options April 19

The university community can enjoy dining outdoors on April 19 during a special food truck lunch event outside Willa Cather Dining Center.

Students paint canvases at Art Night at the Sheldon event in 2021.

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.