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Thursday, August 18, 2022 Excitement builds as Huskers ready for fall semester

Monday, August 15, 2022 How to enjoy your first weekend back on campus

Welcome back to campus, Huskers! As you fill the residence halls, dining centers, academic buildings, and unions once again, you’re likely to bump into old friends and plan to get together with new ones.

The first weekend on campus usually involves meeting new people, attending Big Red Welcome events and lots of new experiences. Remember, making good choices will help you stay safe.

If you do choose to drink, check out these safety tips:

The University Health Center is located at 550 N. 19th St.

Friday, August 12, 2022 Health center expands care for sexual assault survivors

The University Health Center now offers Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner services, which increases access to evidence collection for student survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence.

Post-it notes, markers, and pens on a desk. [pexels | photo by frans-van-heerden]

Monday, August 8, 2022 Back-to-School Countdown: Only 2 weeks to go. 10 things to do now.

Here are the things you should be doing this week so you are ready for a strong start to the academic year on August 22, 2022.

Students can easily schedule an initial evaluation appointment online with CAPS.

Monday, August 8, 2022 CAPS offers online same-day scheduling

New this fall, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is offering online scheduling for students seeking an initial evaluation appointment. To schedule an appointment, students are encouraged to go online the morning of the same day they’d like to meet with a provider.

The online appointment scheduling is only for students who are new to CAPS.

Monday, August 8, 2022 9 apps you need for fall semester

These are the apps every Husker needs right now to navigate campus life and have a successful start to the semester.

Brenna Mazour, a senior in psychology and pre-dietetics, rearranges containers of shredded cheese in the Wellness Kitchen refrigerator. The refrigerated items will be added to the kits when the meals are picked up.

Friday, August 5, 2022 Meal Kit Mondays serve up nutritious, delicious menus

It’s a Monday morning in the Wellness Kitchen at East Campus’ Recreation and Wellness Center, and dozens of grocery bags are teeming with colorful ingredients waiting to be sorted and prepped for Meal Kit Mondays.

Construction on Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall (replacement of Mabel Lee Hall) is nearly complete.

Thursday, August 4, 2022 What's new and what's moved on campus for fall 2022

As you come back for the fall semester, you may notice a few changes around campus. Here are a few things that have been in the works while you were away.

A 15-foot-wide Native-themed mural created by students from the university's Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math-Science programs now decorates a wall of the Lincoln Indian Center at 1100 Military Road in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Tuesday, July 26, 2022 TRIO students, Indian Center partner on mural project

High school students enrolled in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Upward Bound program, through TRIO, left their mark at Lincoln Indian Center, having completed a 15-foot-long painted mural along one of the walls that welcomes visitors.

First-year Huskers gather on the Nebraska Union Plaza for the Urban Plunge volunteer project, August 19, 2021. [Mike Jackson | Student Affairs Marketing & Communication]

Monday, July 25, 2022 200+ student volunteers sought for Urban Plunge

The first-year student service event Urban Plunge features opportunities for Huskers to help local nonprofit orgnaizations with yard work, serving meals to participants, and sorting donations. The event happens from 9 to 11 a.m. August 19, 2022.

Students selected as Huskers CARE Peer Educators will begin required training in September.

Friday, July 15, 2022 New peer education role aims to help prevent sexual misconduct

Beginning with the fall 2022 semester, undergraduate students at sophomore level and higher can participate in a peer training program, Huskers CARE Peer Educators, to help increase awareness of relationship issues, relationship abuse, stalking and harassment.

Friday, July 15, 2022 Faculty, staff and students sought to serve on University Conduct Board

The Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards is seeking faculty, staff, and students to volunteer as members of the University Conduct Board. Board members receive training and serve on conduct boards for cases as their time permits throughout the year.

Neo the TRIO support dog gets a scratch from NSE student Katie Torres of Plattsmouth.

Wednesday, July 6, 2022 Neo lends a helping paw at New Student Enrollment

Neo, a therapy pup with TRIO programs is lending a paw and his notoriously calming presence this summer to welcome hundreds of first-year students during New Student Enrollment sessions.

Mack Gonzalez [photo by Craig Chandler | University Communication]

Tuesday, June 28, 2022 Gonzalez explores passions, helps Huskers on campus

This Q&A is part of a weekly conversation series that is celebrating Pride Month on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Medium page.

Wednesday, June 8, 2022 Applications for Homecoming Royalty close June 15

Any full-time student with a 2.75 cumulative GPA and 75 hours completed is eligible to apply in 1-of-3 separate application tracks: Academics, Athletics, and Involvement.

JD McCown, assistant director of the LGBTQA+ Center, arranges donated clothing in the Lavender Closet June 6. [Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing]

Wednesday, June 8, 2022 Lavender Closet continues to serve Huskers, looks to expansion

Opened in 2019, the on-campus resource provides inclusive, affirming and affordable clothing to any student, whether that be related to ethnic, cultural or gender identities.

Monday, June 6, 2022 Staying in Lincoln for the summer? Enjoy these great activities & events

Jazz in June

7 p.m. | June 7, 14, 21, and 28

The free outdoor concert series happens each Tuesday evening in June, in the Sheldon Sculpture Garden. Bring a blanket or folding chairs to make yourself comfortable in the setting. View additional details and a list of weekly performers.

AJ Lincoln and Garrett Woockman brought home cash and prizes at the National Bass Anglers Association Championship.

Wednesday, June 1, 2022 Lincoln wins big at National Bass Championship

While some people who fish love to swap exaggerated stories of the ones that got away, AJ Lincoln will always be able to boast about the weekend when he and a partner were the best bass fishers in the country.

Students meet with a counselor-in-residence at a UNL residence hall.

Friday, May 20, 2022 UNL focuses on student mental health for Give to Lincoln Day May 26

The need for mental health support has never been greater on college campuses. This year’s Give to Lincoln Day on May 26 provides an opportunity to help campus programs that support University of Nebraska‒Lincoln students.

Tuesday, May 17, 2022 Leadership opportunities help Nguyenduy make an impact

Kaitlyn Nguyenduy is a child, youth and family studies major from Omaha, Nebraska. Through her leadership positions, she’s making an impact on campus.