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UNL's new Greek Affairs Director Leigh Thiedeman smiles in her office on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Tuesday, September 10, 2019 Well-being, welcoming attitude among top priorities for new Greek director

To Leigh Thiedeman, being the director of the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life is about more than improving the program. It’s about being a support system and establishing bonds between Greek life members and staff.

Monday, September 9, 2019 Initiative calls on Huskers to speak out on sexual assault

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is encouraging all Huskers to help prevent relationship violence and sexual assault by adopting a call to action that also identifies a new university initiative: Use Your Voice.

The University Police Department and ASUN are teaming up to encourage the entire campus community to raise their voices in support of sexual assault prevention. The events are Sept. 10, 12 and 13.

Friday, September 6, 2019 University Police, ASUN team up to raise awareness of sexual violence

University Police and student leaders are teaming up to spur a campus conversation and raise awareness about sexual assault prevention and support programs available at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Wednesday, September 4, 2019 New group to focus on campus safety, reducing sexual assaults, supporting victims

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is forming a campuswide working group to advise and improve efforts to address sexual assault and harassment on campus.

Chancellor Ronnie Green helps Emma Barnes, a sophomore Honors student at Nebraska, move in to Knoll Residential Center. This is the program's first year in the space.

Wednesday, August 28, 2019 Honors Program opens new chapter at Knoll Residential Center

After 28 years in Neihardt Hall, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Honors Program has settled into a new home in the Knoll Residential Center.

Husker freshmen pose for a selfie during the Tunnel Walk in Memorial Stadium on Aug. 24. Big Red Welcome events on campus have expanded to cover the first six weeks of the fall semester.

Tuesday, August 27, 2019 Welcome activities jump-start Huskers' new academic year

Dozens of events were held as part of the university's expanded Big Red Welcome, including Nebraska's first-year student tunnel run, a giant icebreaker activity in Campus Rec, new student convocation and a barbeque with Chancellor Ronnie Green.

The first cohort of nearly 40 students — all well-being coaches and ambassadors in the Big Red Resilience and Well-Being program — are completing Step Up training this week before the start of the fall semester. The new program has set a goal to train 500 students, faculty and staff to be better at bystander intervention.

Friday, August 23, 2019 Nebraska launches new bystander intervention training program

A nationally-recognized, award-winning bystander intervention program will help Huskers find their voice and be proactive in assisting others through troubling situations.

Nebraska's 2019 Big Red Welcome events open Aug. 21. The program has been expanded to better serve the needs of students.

Tuesday, August 20, 2019 Nebraska gears up for expanded Big Red Welcome

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is rolling out a new and improved Big Red Welcome designed to better support student transitions to college life.

Makenzie Johnson moves into her room with the help of her parents, Ryan and Jennifer, in August 2018. This year, students will move in the week of Aug. 19.

Friday, August 16, 2019 Student move-in to begin Aug. 19

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln will see thousands of students moving in to residence halls in the span of a few days prior to the start of fall classes on Aug. 26.

Monday, August 12, 2019 Husker Dialogues seeks conversation guides

Students, faculty and staff at Nebraska can register to lead small group conversations during this fall's Husker Dialogues event.

Morgan Smith, a graduate research assistant, shows a tote of fresh vegetables available at Husker Pantry. The pantry and Money Management Center have moved from the Nebraska Union to the University Health Center.

Friday, August 9, 2019 Pantry, money management move to University Health Center

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Husker Pantry and Student Money Management programs have moved to the University Health Center.

Pea pods wait to be harvested in the Willa Cather Dining Center garden. The space is the second small garden being used to supplement meal preparation in university dining centers.

Wednesday, August 7, 2019 Cather garden redefines good, fresh, local

Friday, July 19, 2019 New alumni support students through donation campaign

More than 100 new Nebraska Alumni Association members showed their support for students last spring by generating $1,610 for campus programs.

Tuesday, July 9, 2019 Free digital New York Times subscriptions available

Faculty, staff and students now have free digital access to The New York Times, thanks to the Association of Students of the University of Nebraska.

Athletic training student wraps the wrist of another student.

Tuesday, May 28, 2019 Program aims to enhance student employment

Husker GROW, a program that focuses on student employment and volunteerism as a high impact practice, will host an information session for student supervisors and potential partners May 29.

Tuesday, May 14, 2019 Ramesh strives to expand inclusion, diversity in tech

When she was young, Gauri Ramesh would spend much of her time writing stories. After she finished, she created websites in order to share them with her friends and family.

First-year students at Husker Dialogues events learn hands-on ways to increase diversity and inclusion on campus.

Friday, May 10, 2019 Husker Dialogues seeks conversation guides

Students, faculty and staff at Nebraska can register to lead small group conversations during this fall's Husker Dialogues event.

New Fit Box at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Friday, April 19, 2019 FitBox at East Campus Rec to provide equipment for outdoor exercise

A new piece of outdoor equipment at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Recreation and Wellness Center on East Campus may look like a box, but Kelsey Whittaker said it’s much more than just storage. Whittaker, interim assistant director for fitness, said the FitBox is approximately 10 feet by 10 feet and includes items that attach to the container and holds items for use on the new turf area outside the Rec building.

Wednesday, April 17, 2019 Student Involvement honors 13 Husker-led projects, leaders

From an inclusive homecoming dance to food drive for a campus pantry, student-led work at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln was celebrated during the Student Impact Awards on April 11.

Volunteer in Huskers Helping Huskers Pantry+

Tuesday, April 16, 2019 Donation drive to benefit campus pantry

Big Red Integrity and the Association of Students of the University of Nebraska are sponsoring a food drive competition for the Huskers Helping Huskers Pantry+.