Women's Center

Monday, February 21, 2022 9 can't miss events through the last week of February

It's the final days of February 2022. Here are the can't miss events you should attend before the arrival of March.

The free workshop "Procrastinators Unite… Tomorrow" is Feb. 16, 2022 in Love Library South.

Monday, February 14, 2022 9 can't miss events Feb 14-21

The third week of February brings together a wide variety of recommendations for Huskers to check out.

Aerial view of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln north past Love Library

Wednesday, January 26, 2022 Nominations open for Chancellor’s Outstanding Contribution to Women Award

Nominations are open for the Chancellor’s Outstanding Contribution to Women Award.

City Campus at the beginning of the semester

Tuesday, December 21, 2021 Fall-ing for Nebraska | Fall Photo Recap

A celebration of student life during Fall 2021 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

A Holidays for Little Huskers organizer carries gifts in to the Women's Center.

Monday, December 20, 2021 Holidays for Little Huskers provides gifts for student parents

Bags and boxes full of puzzles, toys and tiny clothes took over the Women’s Center the week of Dec. 13. The items were collected for Holidays for Little Huskers, a toy drive organized since 2018 to benefit the smallest members of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln community.

Friday, November 5, 2021 Students, faculty, staff can give back through Holidays for Little Huskers

The annual Holidays for Little Huskers event is seeking group and individual sponsors to help brighten the holidays and provide a little something extra for the children of University of Nebraska–Lincoln students.

Columns at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Wednesday, October 20, 2021 Registration open for Gender Equity Conference

Nebraska Sen. Megan Hunt will deliver the keynote address during the sixth annual Gender Equity Conference.

[Art by Andrea Atkinson | Daily Nebraskan]

Tuesday, September 28, 2021 NU’s new gender and chosen name policy promotes inclusion

[Daily Nebraskan] Students can identify a chosen name by accessing their student information system with no documentation needed. From there, the student’s chosen name will be used “wherever possible in the course of University education, business and communication,” according to the policy statement.

Album cover of the Women's Center podcast entitled “That’s What You Missed at the Women’s Center” [artwork by Stephanie Alderson]

Monday, August 30, 2021 Women’s Center offers bi-weekly podcast

The most recent episode, “A Talk with CARE,” features a conversation with Laine Stutz, an advocate with the university’s Center for Advocacy, Response and Education. The episode covers resources available to student survivors.

Fridays in Spring at the Unveristy of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Sunday, April 18, 2021 Fridays in Spring: Fantastic free(ish) events for students to enjoy

'Fridays in Spring' highlights free(ish) student-focused events happening on campus on Friday afternoons and evenings in the Spring 2021 semester. All students are welcome.

NOTE: This listing is continually updated as events are announced.

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Art by Adriana Catalan | Daily Nebraskan

Tuesday, April 6, 2021 UNL to host gender-inclusive presentation about period health via Zoom

Period Health 101 is a gender-inclusive presentation about all things period related occurring Tuesday, April 6, with a Q&A section at the end.

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.

Lizzy Lavin gestures with her hands while recording an episode of the podcast "What You Missed At The Women's Center" with co-host Syrah Andrews. [photo by Mike Jackson | Student Affairs]

Thursday, April 1, 2021 Gender equity advocacy gets a voice in campus podcast. Meet the two students behind it and how they got started.

Women's Center student employees Lizzy Lavin and Syrah Andrews are co-hosts who developed "That's What You Missed at the Women's Center," a podcast all about gender equity and becoming an intersectional advocate in the local community. Learn more about the pair and their driving inspiration.

The Residence Hall Association at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hosting an outdoor screening of the film "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" on March 27, 2021.

Friday, March 19, 2021 Events you shouldn't miss this week | March 22-27

We've curated a list of the best events happening on campus and nearby for you to consider doing this week.

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.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln women’s center staff, Derrick Gulley, Stephanie Alderson and Pat Tetreault (left to right), pose for a portrait at the women’s center in the Nebraska Union on Monday, March 15, 2021 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Johnna Sisneros | Daily Nebraskan)

Wednesday, March 17, 2021 UNL Women’s Center to celebrate 50 years of activism and aid

[from the Daily Nebraskan] The presence of organizations such as the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Women’s Center have helped women of all identities in Nebraska attend higher education.

Friday, February 26, 2021 UNL student awarded for her activism and leadership on campus

(Daily Nebraskan) Batool Ibrahim, junior political science and global studies double major, received the Honorable Mention Campus Award at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s MLK Commemorative Celebration for her leadership on campus.

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.

Snowy campus shot outside Nebraska Union

Thursday, February 4, 2021 Commission on the Status of Women seeks award nominees

The Chancellor’s Commission on the Status of Women is accepting nominations for outstanding faculty, staff and students who have worked to create a climate that encourages women to succeed at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. These efforts may be by an individual, organization or department within the institution.

Sunday, December 13, 2020 Huskers step up big with donations in November

Individuals, departments, and the community opened their hearts (and wallets) to give over 275 items for an annual gift drive, plus thousands of dollars in a new donation drive to keep Husker students warm during the cold months.