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Check out the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Medium page for a list of local restaurants featuring global cuisine.

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 February offers Valentine’s Day dinner, chance to find study abroad match

Five things to do. It’s February and love is in the air. From new restaurants to the perfect study abroad program, check out these five things to fall for this February.

[art by Ariana Garber | Daily Nebraskan]

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 Curious Cornhuskers: How does a UNL Learning Community work?

[Daily Nebraskan] As part of the Curious Cornhuskers initiative, a reader asked The Daily Nebraskan, “How does a learning community work?”

[Kristen Labadie | University Communication and Marketing]

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 Student experience remains a strength at Nebraska U

Through the year, the University Communication and Marketing team highlighted more than 175 student stories, exploring their positive impacts in academics, research, extracurricular activities and community involvement.

In 2023, Jack Hinsberger (l) and Grace McCutcheon (r) were the recipients of the Laura Cockson Memorial Scholarship. [Mike Jackson | Student Affairs Marketing and Communication]

Monday, January 29, 2024 $1,000 scholarship to recognize healthy decision-making, responsibility about alcohol use

The Laura Cockson Memorial Scholarship is named for a Nebraska student who died when a driver under the influence of alcohol struck the car in which she was riding. Recipients will demonstrate responsibility about alcohol use in their lives and lead by example. Feb 16, 2024 is the deadline to apply.

92% of UNL students registered to vote during the 2020 election cycle. [courtesy image | Husker Vote Coalition]

Monday, January 29, 2024 50 students needed to serve as Vote Ambassadors

Motivated undergraduate and graduate students can join the Husker Vote Coalition to assist with registering other students to vote in Nebraska and out-of-state for the 2024 primary and General Election.

University of Nebraska–Lincoln Homecoming Royalty Court 2023. [Mike Jackson | Student Affairs Marketing and Communication]

Monday, January 29, 2024 App open for Homecoming Royalty 2024

Fall semester's biggest campus celebration is being organized, starting w/ the selection of the Homecoming Royalty Court. Any full-time student with at least 75 hours completed and a 2.75 cumulative GPA is eligible.

Hundreds of students participate in the Fall Nvolvement Fair on the green space north of the Nebraska Union. The Spring Nvolvement Fair is Feb. 1 in the Nebraska Union. [Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing]

Monday, January 29, 2024 Spring Nvolvement Fair is Feb. 1

Student Leadership, Involvement and Community Engagement is holding the Spring “Nvolvement” Fair from 4 to 7 p.m. Feb. 1 in the Nebraska Union Centennial Room and Ballroom.

Monday, January 29, 2024 Rwanda trip provides memories, glimpse into international public health

Zoey Armstead, a senior biochemistry major and outgoing president of the Minority Pre-Health Association, jumped at the opportunity to travel abroad as it fit perfectly with her passion for minority medicine.

Horticulture Club officers and members speak with students during the Spring Club Fair on January 31, 2023. [Mike Jackson | Student Affairs Marketing and Communication]

Friday, January 26, 2024 Spring Nvolvement Fair brings together more than 75 student organizations

In a single location on February 1, Huskers can explore dozens of recognized student organizations (RSOs) to join for social, professional and leadership interests.

Students participate in a Basics Meditation group fitness class at Campus Recreation Center.

Friday, January 26, 2024 Explore cuisine, clubs, meditation, and more at 7 events this week

Browse hundreds of posters for sale, attend the final MLK Week commemorative event, celebrate Black History Month with a delicious dinner, practice mindful meditation, and cheer on the women's basketball and men's gymnastics teams at home.

John Goodwin, a leader of the Black community in Lincoln and an alumnus of one of the Divine Nine fraternities, speaks to students who are members and non-members of the Divine Nine sororities and fraternities during the Late Night Dish It Up: Divine Nine Edition in the Nebraska Union, at City Campus, on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024 in Lincoln, Nebraska. [Photo by Nandini Rainikindi | Daily Nebraskan]

Thursday, January 25, 2024 Divine Nine discusses adversity & service at Dish It Up for MLK celebration

[Daily Nebraskan] Office of Academic Success and Intercultural Services and the National Pan-Hellenic Council held the first Dish It Up of the semester in the Regency Suite last Tuesday evening.

Ben Brandt, a graduate student in accounting from Glen Ellyn, Illinois, won three medals in the 2023 World Abilitysport Games in Thailand. [Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing]

Wednesday, January 24, 2024 Brandt launches into competition on the world stage

Ben Brandt has always loved sports and everything it encompasses — the competition, the goal setting, the camaraderie — so getting cut from his hometown basketball team was a serious gut punch.

Ben Bentzinger, a senior in criminal justice, and Francisca Lawson Tettevie a graduate student in human sciences, help Journey shoot a basket at the Malone Center. [Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing]

Wednesday, January 24, 2024 Huskers honor MLK legacy through ‘compassionate actions’

Nearly 120 members of the campus community will volunteer approximately 2,600 total hours during the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s MLK Week. The community outreach will benefit nine nonprofits in Lincoln.

Carly Gartner (right) and friends take a photo with former Husker Volleyball player and Olympian Jordan Larsen. (courtesy image)

Wednesday, January 24, 2024 Balancing school, jobs and a social life

Carly Gartner, a political science and psychology double major, shares her knowledge for balancing everything to do in college and managing time wisely.

[KLKN-TV] Kaden Boyer, UNL student volunteer

Tuesday, January 23, 2024 UNL students and staff volunteer at Center for People food distribution

[KLKN] Students and staff at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln spent a couple hours volunteering Tuesday afternoon during the Center for People’s food distribution.

[Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing]

Monday, January 22, 2024 Nominations for LGBTQA+ support honor due by March 1

The Chancellor’s Commission on the Status of Gender and Sexual Identities is seeking nominations of individuals, departments/units or campus organizations that have made a significant impact on the LGBTQA+ community at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Monday, January 22, 2024 Celebrate the semester's first full week with MLK activities, open houses, and bouldering

Welcome back, Huskers! Spring semester is has arrived and the campus is coming alive. Get back into the rhythm of school with these 6 recommended events of the week.

Monday, January 22, 2024 53 fitness classes for FREE, Jan. 22-28

Yoga. Pilates. Bootycamp. Ab Lab. Total Body Tone - these are a few of the 53 classes at Campus Recreation you can try for no charge for one week only Jan. 22-28.

Brett Johnson slides a curling stone Jan. 20, 2024 during the club team's bonspiel at the Breslow Ice Hockey Center. [Taryn Hamill | University Communication and Marketing]

Monday, January 22, 2024 Cornhusker Bonspiel fosters friendships even among competitors

Curlers from universities around the nation swept into the Breslow Ice Hockey Center Jan. 19-21 for the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Curling Club’s annual Cornhusker Bonspiel curling tournament.

[courtesy image | Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing]

Monday, January 22, 2024 Student service referral guide available for faculty, staff

A new Student Referral Guide is available to help faculty and staff make quick, accurate referrals to campus resources to support students.