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Monday, January 27, 2020 Sandoz, Harper residence halls add fitness rooms to accommodate students

The start of the spring 2020 semester brought a new addition to Sandoz and Harper residence halls: fitness rooms.

Herbie’s Market at Cather on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s City Campus on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Lincoln, Nebraska. | Daily Nebraskan

Monday, January 27, 2020 Dining Services bails out busy students with more late night options

University of Nebraska-Lincoln students can now use their dinner meal swipe past 8:30 p.m. at a Herbie’s Market or the Husker Heroes located at Abel.

A student displays a green bandana tied to their backpack - a symbol of the Green Bandana project.

Friday, January 24, 2020 Student-led project aims to curtail mental health stigma

A new campaign, the Bandana Project, will launch at the University of Nebraska—Lincoln to provoke conversations about mental health and promote resources available to help students.

A student walks through the slush outside of the Nebraska Union on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, in Lincoln, Nebraska. | Daily Nebraskan

Friday, January 24, 2020 University Health Center educates students on backpack safety

The University Health Center weighed students’ backpacks at booths on East Campus and City Campus to demonstrate the strain backpacks can put on a student’s back. Jenny Meints, a physical therapist assistant at the health center, said the booths are part of a community outreach event to promote proper backpack wear.

LGBTQA+ mentors and mentees attend local Pride celebration.

Thursday, January 23, 2020 LGBTQA+ mentors give guidance and growth to students

January is National Mentoring Month, a national campaign to celebrate the power of positive relationships and raise awareness for mentoring movements.

Female bicycle mechanic works on a tire inside the Outdoor Adventure Center's bike shop.

Thursday, January 23, 2020 Outdoor Adventures rolls to top bike-friendly ranking

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Outdoor Adventures Center has received national recognition for its efforts in making campus and the Lincoln community more bike-friendly.

Wednesday, January 22, 2020 New Panhellenic president strives to empower, unite Greek community

Durham, a junior biological sciences major, was elected in November and began her year-long term at the beginning of the Spring 2020 semester. She said she ran for Panhellenic Association president to bring a new perspective to the UNL Greek community and because of her own experience in Delta Gamma.

Friday, January 17, 2020 Award nominations sought for outstanding contributions to women

The Chancellor’s Commission on the Status of Women is accepting award nominations for outstanding faculty, staff and students who have worked to create a climate that encourages women to succeed at Nebraska.

Tuesday, January 14, 2020 MLK week to feature civil rights icon Ruby Bridges

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln will honor the legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. with a series of events Jan. 20-24.

Ice crystals cover trees near the south entrance to Pound Hall. The building, located northeast of the intersection of 12th and R streets, is the new home to Nebraska's Services for Students with Disabilities office.

Monday, January 13, 2020 New location enhances services to students with disabilities

Services for Students with Disabilities, which offers support to more than 1,000 University of Nebraska–Lincoln students each semester, has a new home in Louise Pound Hall.

Herbie throws bones in front of the Nebraska bowling alley

Monday, January 13, 2020 Explore Lincoln: 5 things to do this January

Welcome to Explore Lincoln, a monthly column featuring events and interesting things to do on campus and across Lincoln.

Thom “Emily” Tran (second from left) and Amy Tran (third from left) adjust raw egg rolls on a baking sheet in the Cather Dining Center on Jan. 9. For the second year, Cather Dining Center is offering handmade vegetarian egg rolls based on a recipe provided by Tran. The homemade option has proven popular with students and is healthier and cheaper than purchasing a frozen option.

Friday, January 10, 2020 Cather Dining crew rolls into new year

A focus on providing healthy, homemade food to students has a University of Nebraska–Lincoln dining crew rolling into the spring semester.

Monday, January 6, 2020 7 New Year’s resolutions to help you feel happier

While focusing on your fitness can be an important resolution that supports your emotional, physical and spiritual well-being, it is also important to explore other dimensions of well-being as you seek a balanced life. Consider adopting one of these resolutions that may help you feel happier with your life.

Natalie Jones, a fifth-generation Nebraska rancher and third-generation University of Nebraska-Lincoln grad, will start her next chapter from an office in Agricultural Hall as a media specialist.

Thursday, December 19, 2019 Grad's Nebraska story not finished yet

Natalie Jones is wistful and proud when she speaks of her family’s homestead, Diamond Bar Ranch. As a fifth-generation Nebraskan and rancher, she hopes to eventually move back and help run the sprawling cow-calf operation, established in 1901 north of Stapleton in the Sandhills.

Students hugging at Nebraska commencement

Wednesday, December 18, 2019 Spring health coverage available for international students, graduate assistants

International students and graduate assistants are automatically enrolled in the student health insurance plan each semester.

Tuesday, December 17, 2019 Use winter break to jump-start your career

With fall semester behind you now, you’re likely daydreaming about all you want to do (or not do) over your well-deserved break. While it's important to recharge your brain and body with plenty of sleep, delicious holiday meals, time with loved ones and probably a few Netflix binges, you’ll also benefit from time spent thinking about your career.

That doesn't mean you have to hunker down and work on your résumé for the entirety of break. Instead, try taking a more personal and laid-back approach to career discovery over the holidays. Suggested ideas include:

Three people carry snowboards towards a ski lift.

Monday, December 16, 2019 7 ways to stay fit during Winter Break

It’s easy to stay active and on your feet during the semester—your days are scheduled, intramural sports are happening, and Campus Recreation offers fitness classes and endless opportunities for exercise. However, over the long holiday breaks it can be all too easy...

UNL students use shovels to move dirt at a house construction site.

Saturday, December 14, 2019 Travel to Guatemala to build homes for the poor

For eight days in May 2020, eight UNL students have the opportunity to confront extreme poverty in Central America. The Center for Civic Engagement and Education Abroad in partnership with ConstruCASA, is organizing a faculty-led service-study trip to the city of Antigua in the central highlands of Guatemala to construct basic housing in impoverished communities

Friday, December 13, 2019 Chancellor pours free coffee for finals week grind

Chancellor Ronnie Green is providing free drip coffee to students during finals week, Dec. 16-20. It will be available at Adele Hall Learning Commons, Nebraska Unions and East Campus Rec and Wellness Center.

Female students wears headphones and looks at her laptop screen.

Friday, December 13, 2019 Study spaces offer extended finals week hours

Campus venues are offering extended hours during the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s fall 2019 finals week, Dec. 16-20.