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By the end of the spring semester, Nebraska plans to have 1,500 volunteers trained on how to recognize mental health issues and how to direct individuals to resources for assistance. The suicide prevention program is led by Big Red Resilience and Well-being.

Thursday, January 31, 2019 Grant expands university’s suicide prevention program

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is using a federal award to strengthen mental health services and suicide prevention programming on campus. Announced in December, the three-year, $300,000 Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention grant will help Nebraska officials develop a program to address student concerns, providing consistent mental health and suicide screening options.

Monday, January 28, 2019 Fagan to kick off Our Nebraska events

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln will host a weeklong series of events exploring diversity and inclusion issues. The Our Nebraska program, previously known as the Empowerment Forum, is Jan. 28-31.

Nebraska's Charlie Foster (center) talks with Huskers Angelica Solomon and Anthony Vu in the OASIS study lounge. Foster was awarded the 2019 Chancellor's Fulfilling the Dream award.

Friday, January 25, 2019 Foster's pursuit of diversity, inclusion excellence earns MLK honor

Charlie Foster has adopted a limitless approach to her work enhancing diversity and inclusion at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Friday, January 25, 2019 'Daily Show' comedian to perform at Nebraska Union

Comedian Ronny Chieng will perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1 in the Nebraska Union Auditorium.

Kate Christensen and Theron Christensen paint porch columns at a house on B Street as part of a citywide Paint-A-Thon Aug. 20, 2016.

Wednesday, January 23, 2019 Husker Civic Challenge aims for 1.5M hours of service

In commemoration of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s 150th year, the Center for Civic Engagement has challenged the university community to grow its helping handprint.

Campus Recreation will host a Silent Disco on Jan. 25. The event is free for all students (with valid NCard).

Tuesday, January 22, 2019 Silent Disco to play Jan. 25

Campus Recreation is hosting a Silent Disco from 7 to 10 p.m. Jan 25 at the Campus Rec Center on City Campus. More than 1,000 students are expected to join the party and participate.

Wednesday, January 16, 2019 MLK Week keynote to feature Hudl’s Jasmine Kingsley

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln will celebrate the legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. with a series of events from Jan. 21-25.

A worker at the welcome desk in the Nebraska Union at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln answers a student's question on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Lincoln, Nebraska. | Daily Nebraskan

Friday, January 11, 2019 Nebraska Union offers flexible jobs to students

The students sitting at the Nebraska Union welcome desk or taking orders at the union Starbucks may seem like regular student workers, but they beat out many others for the chance to greet visitors or make lattes.

Harper Dining Hall's newly renovated allergy friendly food station is pictured on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in Lincoln, Nebraska. | Daily Nebraskan

Thursday, January 10, 2019 Harper Dining Center expands allergen-friendly program

The Harper Dining Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is limiting its ingredients to meet an increasing need. The dining center started offering allergen-friendly food full time at the start of the semester, after staff received positive feedback from the 8 Plus program testing.

Wednesday, January 9, 2019 Registration open for MLK Reading Challenge

Faculty, staff and students are invited to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., through a day of service on Jan. 21.

Students participate in a cardio dance class at the Campus Recreation Center on Jan. 9, 2018. | Daily Nebraskan

Tuesday, January 8, 2019 Campus Recreation helping students achieve New Year’s resolutions

Group classes at the Campus Recreation Center are free Jan. 7-13.

Monday, December 10, 2018 Info sessions discuss bridging student employment to classroom curriculum

Husker GROW, a program designed to help students connect campus employment experiences to coursework and career aspirations, will host information sessions Dec. 11 and 12 for faculty and staff members interested in implementing the program in fall 2019.

Thursday, December 6, 2018 Zen garden-making event helps students de-stress before finals

University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Big Red Resilience and Wellbeing hopes the simple act of raking sand and placing rocks in a box will provide a calming escape from pre-finals stress.

Wednesday, November 28, 2018 White House correspondent Yamiche Alcindor to speak

Alcindor will speak at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on Thursday, Nov. 29 in the Red Cloud Room of the Willa Cather Dining Complex at 7:30 p.m. This event is sponsored by Multicultural Awareness and Diversity Education (MADE), a diversity programming effort within University Housing.

Alexis Saltzman (left) sits with her children Cecilia, Evelyn and Simon inside the Nebraska Union on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, in Lincoln, Nebraska. | Daily Nebraskan

Tuesday, November 27, 2018 Women’s Center revitalizes program for helping student parents

Being a full-time student and a parent can be difficult — a reality that Alexis Saltzman knows all too well. Her day doesn’t start when she arrives on campus for her 9:30 class. She has a prior engagement — making sure her kids get to school on time.

Monday, November 26, 2018 Giving tree to benefit campus pantry

A giving tree in the Nebraska Union will help Huskers Helping Huskers Pantry+ raise donations for students in need this winter season.

Monday, November 26, 2018 Nominations open for first-ever Student Luminary Awards

Nominations are now open for Nebraska's first-ever Student Luminary Awards, designed to recognize ten students for their exceptional leadership and commitment.

Friday, November 16, 2018 Nebraska joins JED Campus program in support of student mental health

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is partnering with the Jed Foundation to to assess and enhance student mental health and suicide and substance abuse prevention efforts.

Students participate at Gratitude Graffiti and Stress Relief event at the Health Center as part of Commuter and Transfer Appreciation Week on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018, in Lincoln, Nebraska. | Daily Nebraskan

Thursday, November 15, 2018 Commuter and Transfer Week aims to build community

JD McCown, a graduate student and primary organizer for the week’s events, said commuter students can feel welcome on campus through various events during Transfer and Commuter Week, organized by the Office of Academic Success and Intercultural Services.

Friday, November 9, 2018 Gift drive to benefit student parents, children

Nebraska's Women's Center will host a gift drive, "Holidays for Little Huskers," to support student parents and their children. Those looking to receive donations this December can register by Nov. 12.