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Winners of the Student Impact Awards were announced April 15, 2021 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln [ Mike Jackson | Student Affairs ]

Friday, April 16, 2021 Winners announced for Student Impact Awards

The annual Student Impact Awards were announced for 2020-21 by Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement at an afternoon reception on April 15.

Friday, April 16, 2021 Close out the semester with nine hours of FREE fun on Saturday, April 24

Two back-to-back campus events will give Huskers will lots of free fun to enjoy.

Large picture window in Love Library wiht a view of Mueller Tower. [photo by Kirsten Wandrey | Student Affairs]

Friday, April 16, 2021 Study Spots: Hit the books at these places with a beautiful view

Finals are coming up before you know it, and you're probably looking for a good study spot. Instead of staring at a wall all day, it's nice to have a view to gaze at while hitting the books. These study spots all come with beautiful scenery, perfect to create a calming mood this 15th week.

Students (from left) Samantha Moore, William Roarty and Jace Armstrong let the wind do the work as they blow bubbles outside the Nebraska Union during Spring Breakout on March 29. [Craig Chandler | University Communication]

Friday, April 2, 2021 Wind power | Photo of the week

Students Samantha Moore, William Roarty and Jace Armstrong let the wind do the work as they blow bubbles outside the Nebraska Union during Spring Breakout on March 29.

Michelle Ellsworth - one of the world’s most creative multimedia dance artists - will perfrom at 7:30 p.m. April 10 for a Lied Center Virtual Event. (courtesy photo)

Thursday, April 1, 2021 Best-of-the-Best events this week | April 5-12

It's a busy week of events, but there's no need to worry– we've compiled the best of the best for you in our weekly list. See all of the recommendations for workshops, social exercise trips, inclusivity and support events and more.

Friday, March 26, 2021 Activities you shouldn't miss | March 29-April 3

We've gathered the best-of-the-best events for the week. Whether you're looking to develop your future career, have fun at social events with friends or listen to an engaging speaker, there's something going on around campus to suit your interests.

Friday, March 19, 2021 March 29 is the SPRING BREAKOUT

Even though there isn't a traditional spring break this year, Huskers can have some fun-in-the-sun at a special event on campus March 29.

Friday, March 12, 2021 UNL frontline workers overcome pandemic uncertainty to serve campus

(Daily Nebraskan) All over campus the past year, UNL staff adjusted, adapted and made sacrifices to meet the new challenges presented by the pandemic.

Friday, March 12, 2021 Re-center your mind using these "brain break" ideas

Taking a break has many benefits. It allows you to be social and connect with others, clear your head from stress, re-center your mind on what really matters and leave you feeling refreshed and awake. Plus, the nice weather makes it even more enjoyable to leave your studying space for a bit.

The Lied Center for Perfroming Arts will present the IBEX Puppetry Show on March 4, 2021.

Friday, February 26, 2021 10 events you won't want to miss out on this week | March 1–6

Keep yourself entertained this week with any of these exciting and educational events.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln senior Kateri Hartman, an advertising and public relations major from Wahoo, sets up some of the 70 dominos with the names of students who signed a pledge as part of The Civility Effect on Thursday at the Nebraska Union. As part of the project, five UNL students aim to teach people how to have productive, civil conversations. (FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star)

Friday, February 26, 2021 UNL students aim to teach people how to have productive, civil conversations

The recognized student organization Public Relations Student Society of America hosted an event for UNL students at the Nebraska Union's Plaza titled the Civility Effect Experience. The purpose of the event was to teach students more about civility, allow students to share their own experiences with civility and stage a demonstration illustrating the impact civility can have.

Thursday, February 25, 2021 UPC to host storytelling session with ‘Humans of New York’ founder

(Daily Nebraskan) Since 2010, Brandon Stanton has been capturing the fascinating lives of pedestrians through his famous blog “Humans of New York.” What started out as a passion project to photograph 10,000 New Yorkers on the street has evolved into a career of storytelling.

Friday, February 19, 2021 Nominations open for Student Impact Awards

Student Impact Awards are awarded annually to celebrate the outstanding contributions to the campus community by the more than 550 Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) and their leaders. Awards are presented in a variety of categories and any UNL community member, RSO member or advisor may nominate an individual or group for the awards. Nominations are due by 11:30 p.m. March 21, 2021.

This year, awards will be presented for:

Artwork by Andrea Atkinson for the Daily Nebraskan.

Saturday, February 13, 2021 The BLM movement and UNL's involvement in it: A timeline

Valentino's restaurant in the Nebraska Union.

Monday, February 8, 2021 Campus mobile meal order app begins accepting credit cards

Making a food connection with five of the food court restaurants in the Nebraska Union and Nebraska East Union has just gotten easier for Huskers.

Drag Queen Bingo is happening at 7:30 p.m. Fruary 11, 2021.

Friday, February 5, 2021 7 activities you'll want to do this week | Feb 8-14

Lots of events happening around Lincoln on campus...from film screenings to virtual yoga. Here are the things we're recommending for you to check out.

Tuesday, February 2, 2021 Nearly 8,000 free face masks still available to Huskers

UNL students who are spending any time on campus during the spring semester - whether living full-time or only coming for a single class - are encouraged to pick up a pair of free face masks at the Nebraska Union and Nebraska East Union, while supplies last.

View of the Nebraska Union's south elevation and facade from R Street in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Monday, February 1, 2021 Apply to join the Nebraska Union Board

Students seeking an impactful campus leadership role to enhance their professional and career development should submit an application to serve on the 2021–22 Nebraska Union Board.

The application portal is open until 5 p.m. February 25, 2021. Huskers selected to serve on the board are required to be enrolled for at least six credit hours each semester during their one-year term from March 2021 to May 2022.

Bowling pins in the Husker Bowling Center inside the Nebraska East Union in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Friday, January 29, 2021 Student Bowling League starts play Feb. 11

The annual spring semester league gets the ball rolling on a new season during the second week of February inside the Nebraska East Union's recently renovated Husker Bowling Center.

Nebraska’s Yajvoo Shrestha shows the Safer Community app to be used as part of COVID testing on campus this spring.

Wednesday, January 13, 2021 Safer Community mobile app available for download

Safer Community — the smartphone app that will be used with saliva-based COVID-19 testing in the spring semester — is available for download.