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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.

Woman studying for exams with a laptop computer.

Thursday, December 12, 2019 Study breaks can benefit you during exam week

Cramming for final exams has been a rite of passage for generations of college students. Even with the best-laid plans or intentions, the last-minute cram is not uncommon. That doesn’t mean you should keep your nose in the books all day and night.

Bulletin board outside the Women's Center

Thursday, December 12, 2019 Women’s Center to provide holiday gifts for kids of UNL students

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Women’s Center Students with Children program set out to lighten the load on studying parents with a gift drive called Holidays for Little Huskers.

The Huskertech room is pictured in Selleck Quadrangle on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Thursday, December 12, 2019 Curious Cornhuskers: Why does Selleck have a basement room named Huskertech?

Tony Rathgeber, interim Residence Life director at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln said the Huskertech room in the Selleck Quadrangle basement used to be a computer lab prior to this year and currently serves as a study and staff training area.

Thursday, December 12, 2019 On-campus resources can ease mental stress

It’s normal to feel crunched for time or pressured to do well on remaining assignments or exams. You are not alone. Although it can be difficult to ask for help, letting someone know you need some assistance or support can make a huge difference in your stress levels.

Cupola at Love Library on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus

Wednesday, December 11, 2019 Nebraska establishes a recovery community to support students

A new program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln aims to offer a supportive community and resources to students who are working to separate from alcohol and/or drug use.

Selleck Dining Hall at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Wednesday, December 11, 2019 Students react to upcoming Selleck Dining Center renovations and later hours

During the summer of 2020, Selleck Dining Center will be renovated into a food court style dining area. It will feature six different concepts, and some of the concepts will be open later than normal dining hall hours. The Daily Nebraskan asked students their opinions on the renovation.

Freshman Campus Leadership Associates meet inside of the Nebraska Union on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, in Lincoln, Nebraska. | Daily Nebraskan

Monday, December 9, 2019 UNL freshmen learn campus leadership skills, tools with FCLA membership

FCLA is a subset of the Association of Students of the University of Nebraska that consists of appointed freshmen who spend the year learning about ASUN, leadership and each other.

PLYO app showing on a smartphone screen.

Friday, December 6, 2019 New app offers rewards for exercising on campus

Campus Recreation has partnered with with PLYO, a free app geared to motivate college students to exercise and live a healthier life.

Friday, December 6, 2019 De-stress Fest offers different activities nightly

Take a break at 6 p.m. each night December 9-12 to enjoy fun and fellowship in the Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center's OASIS Lounge.

Friday, December 6, 2019 Students sought to offer input on sexual misconduct

Applications are being accepted for University of Nebraska–Lincoln students who want to serve on a committee that will work with the chancellor’s Campuswide Collaborative on Sexual Misconduct.

Thursday, December 5, 2019 STUDY SPOTS: 9 campus locales to hit the books

Each person has different needs when choosing an the ideal study space. Furniture, power outlets, windows, temperature, energy level, - even the color of the walls - can be deciding factors. Here’s nine spots to enjoy for studying or meeting a group project.

Melissa Wilkerson, UNL victim advocate, poses for a portrait in her office in the Nebraska Union on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, in Lincoln, Nebraska. | Daily Nebraskan

Tuesday, December 3, 2019 In-house victim advocate builds trust, relationships with campus community

As the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s first in-house victim advocate, Wilkerson is cultivating an oasis — a place where students can find relief amidst heavy circumstances.

Paul Muragizi, a senior sociology major from Lincoln, walks across the Union plaza during a snowy day.

Monday, December 2, 2019 Explore Lincoln: 6 things to do this December

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

Monday, December 2, 2019 Adjusted hours for finals week and winter break

Students will enjoy extended hours in many campus locations during finals week. As the break begins, students should expect reduced hours from many campus services. Use this helpful list as a guide:

Will Jackson, library and resources coordinator in the LGBTQA+ Center, sorts through piles of donations for the Lavender Closet.

Sunday, December 1, 2019 LGBTQA+ Resource Center offers safe space and resources to UNL students

Wednesday, November 27, 2019 UNL launches program to make counseling services more accessible to students

A trial run for a new program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln aims to test the benefits of placing counselors in residence halls. The Counselor-in-Residence program was started as a trial run in August with the placement of Megan Lawrence, a graduate student in the Marriage and Family Therapy program, in Abel-Sandoz, according to Jake Johnson, assistant vice chancellor for Student Affairs. He said the program is intended to increase student access to counseling and remove the stigmas associated with going to a counselor.

Members of the Minority Pre-Health Association paint a shed and clean up a yard during last April’s Big Event.

Wednesday, November 27, 2019 Giving thanks and giving back

Thanksgiving is a time of reflection — an opportunity to spend time with family, enjoy delicious food and remember what we’re grateful for.

Dance Marathon benefits the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Photo: Intrepid Visuals LLC

Wednesday, November 27, 2019 Six ways to give in December

Giving back and volunteering actually benefits you – it makes you happier while encouraging social connections, and studies indicate it might improve your health. Check out these six upcoming opportunities for giving back on campus and in Lincoln.

The ordering kiosk inside of the East Campus Dining Center is pictured on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, in Lincoln, Nebraska. | Daily Nebraskan

Tuesday, November 26, 2019 Dining Services focused on convenience, adds kiosk to East Campus Corner Deli

University of Nebraska-Lincoln students will now be able to use a kiosk to order from the East Campus Corner Deli. Instead of waiting in line to order, they will go up to the kiosk, punch in their order, receive a ticket slip from the kiosk and wait for their name to be called.