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David Strang, an events associate with Academic Services and Enrollment Management, wears a face shield from Nebraska Innovation Campus while visiting with fellow Huskers. The face shields will be distributed to offices and colleges across campus to support students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Tuesday, July 21, 2020 Fall prep includes face shields for instructors, staff

Aiming to bridge gaps in accessibility, the university’s Services for Students with Disabilities office will begin offering clear face shields made at Nebraska Innovation Studio to colleges and offices across campus.

Tuesday, July 21, 2020 Lincoln family chooses to let son live in UNL dorms this fall

Although there are safety precautions in place, some parents wonder how safe it’ll be living in dorms. Jeanne McClure tells us her son Kendal will be going to UNL this fall. She says they’ve decided to continue with the plans to live in the dorms.

Friday, July 17, 2020 New LGBTQIA+ business student organization to launch

A new student organization in the College of Business is forming to build community and create opportunities for LGBTQIA+ students and allies to lift up each other.

UNL campus with Mueller Tower and Coliseum in the background.

Tuesday, July 14, 2020 NCLUDE to launch community conversations on inclusive excellence

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is setting up a virtual space to talk candidly about inclusive excellence being a part of everyday interactions.

Christina Doku will play violin during the Classical Evening at Maxwell Arboretum on July 15.

Sunday, July 12, 2020 12 free events happening in the next 12 days

Outdoor music concerts, karaoke, gratitude groups, and RSO trainings are a few of things to check out.

Two students rent a kayak from UNL's Outdoor Adventures Center.

Sunday, July 12, 2020 Easy 1-day summer trips near Lincoln to enjoy sun and water

The Outdoor Adventure Center is once again renting out canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddle boards. Even around Lincoln, there are plenty of beautiful locations to spend a day on the water. Choose your equipment, desired destination, and enjoy your day-long getaway.

Saturday, July 11, 2020 Back-to-School Countdown: Do these things now with only 5 weeks until fall semester

Only five weeks remain until the fall semester begins on August 17, 2020. Here’s some things you can do in the next two weeks to get a jump start on your return to campus and minimize delays.

Thursday, July 9, 2020 Nebraska unwavering in supports for international students

University of Nebraska–Lincoln leaders voiced continued support for international students following a July 6 announcement by the federal government.

Batool Ibrahim, a member of the Black Student Union, leads protestors in chants as they march from the Nebraska State Capitol to Andersen Hall on June 13.

Thursday, July 9, 2020 Panel discussion to feature Black Student Union, BLM leaders

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor’s Commission on the Status of People of Color and TRIO Programs will host a public Zoom and livestream event on the Black Student Union from 6 to 8 p.m. July 15.

Monday, July 6, 2020 Re-opening: Bookstore, unions, rec centers, library and more

On July 1, the general seating and lounge areas - and the Starbucks - reopen in both Nebraska Unions. More spaces across campus open July 6.

Morgan Smith, graduate research assistant, holds a tote of fresh vegetables at the Husker Pantry in August 2019.

Thursday, July 2, 2020 Husker Pantry begins offering curbside delivery

After months of being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the university’s Husker Pantry is now offering curbside delivery for students in need of food, hygiene items and school supplies.

Tuesday, June 30, 2020 Data shows improved campus climate for LGBTQA+ students

Respondents from the 2017 survey who felt more accepted and able to express themselves also reported higher levels of success in school.

In the days after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Nebraska student Batool Ibrahim participated in protest marches in Lincoln (left) and helped organize an outreach project that is providing wellness items to community members in need. The Black Student Union Care Bags initiative launched with initial donations of $14,000.

Wednesday, June 24, 2020 Nebraska U’s black student leaders step up, address community need

Initiative provides wellness items to individuals across Lincoln.

Campus Recreation centers — including the Rec and Wellness Center on East Campus — will reopen on June 15 after being shutdown due to COVID-19 concerns. The centers will feature an array of safety precautions.

Friday, June 12, 2020 Campus Rec to reopen with added safety precautions

The reopening on June 15 comes after months of planning and consulting with resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, University of Nebraska Medical Center Higher Education Recovery Checklist and American College Health Association Consideration for Reopening Institutions of Higher Education.

Jim Jackson, associate vice chancellor of University Operations, put a team together to solve the problem of efficiently distributing hand sanitizer across campus. They invented the large-capacity, free-standing dispenser station shown here.

Wednesday, June 10, 2020 Staff craft solution to deliver hand sanitizer to campus

Custom dispensers are among key preventative measures for fall semester; Over 1,000 locations were identified to benefit from having a dispensing station, including several in student housing, Campus Recreation, Nebraska Unions and one wall dispenser in every elevator on campus.

Demolition of Nebraska's Mabel Lee Hall is nearly complete. It is one of a number of major campus construction projects in progress this summer.

Tuesday, June 9, 2020 Mabel Lee demo marks busy summer construction season

Decreased activity on campus this summer is allowing a number of summer construction projects — including a $46.5 million demolition and replacement of Mabel Lee Hall — to move forward at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Civically-active students are highly desired by employers. A certificate of civic engagement is an enhanced benefit you can add to your academic transcript.

Sunday, June 7, 2020 Certificate for Civic Engagement: Use volunteerism and community service to advance your degree, career

Serve. Learn. Lead. Employers want to hire people who think and can act with civic interests at heart. Students who engage in civic activities often make themselves more competitive for prestigious fellowships and graduate education. This week, join one of 17 CCE orientations to get started.

Campus resources like CAPS and CAST continue to connect with students during the summer.

Sunday, June 7, 2020 Tips for success in your summer classes

Here are five easy things you can do to achieve great results in the classroom while enjoying the sunny days of summer.

Aerial view above Broyhill Fountain and green space on the northside of Nebraska Union.

Monday, June 1, 2020 Dish it Up session to reflect, expand on national protests

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln will hold a Dish it Up discussion reflecting on recent nationwide protests in response to the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and Tony McDadte.

Artwork for Global Running Day 2020 globalrunningday.org

Friday, May 29, 2020 Hit the streets for Global Running Day, June 3

A worldwide celebration of running that encourages everyone to get moving. Started in 2009 as National Running Day, it became Global Running Day in 2016 and is observed annually on the first Wednesday in June.