Women's Center

Friday, January 31, 2020 Chancellor's Commission recruiting student members

The Chancellor’s Commission on the Status of Women is currently recruiting undergraduate and graduate students to serve on the commission.

Friday, January 17, 2020 Award nominations sought for outstanding contributions to women

The Chancellor’s Commission on the Status of Women is accepting award nominations for outstanding faculty, staff and students who have worked to create a climate that encourages women to succeed at Nebraska.

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.

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.

Friday, November 22, 2019 UNL organizations promote sustainable living habits with condoms

Organizations at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln worked together to show how biodiversity can be preserved by an unlikely ally: condoms.

FreeQuency will perform their slam poetry on topics such as gender-based and African American culture and issues on Friday, Nov. 8, in the Nebraska Union Ballroom at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 7, 2019 Award-winning slam poet FreeQuency to perform

The 2018 Women of the World Poetry Slam champion Mwende “FreeQuency” Katwiwa will perform in an event co-sponsored by the University Program Council and the Women’s Center Nov. 8.

Hands with "Not on My Campus" written across them

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 Photo booth to combat negative messages

A photo booth to combat negative messages will be set up from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 15-17 in the Nebraska Union. Participants can write, display and photograph the hate and negativity they want to erase from campus.

Officers from Nebraska's University Police Department interact with students at a back-to-school event last August.

Thursday, September 12, 2019 Campus, community resources promote a safer university experience

Across campus and the Lincoln community, students, faculty and staff at Nebraska have access to a variety of resources to stay safe and supported in their day-to-day lives.

Tuesday, September 10, 2019 CARE, LGBTQA+ and Women’s Centers align for greater student support

Located on the third floor of the Nebraska Union, the university's LGBTQA+ Resource and Women’s Centers have a long history of supporting Huskers of all identities, experiences and backgrounds.

Monday, April 1, 2019 Sexual assault awareness walk is April 4

PREVENT, a student organization at Nebraska dedicated to ending relationship and sexual violence through peer education, will host its fourth annual End Rape On Campus walk from 2 to 4 p.m. April 4.

Friday, March 22, 2019 Despite obstacles, Native American advocate persevered

Colette Yellow Robe knows firsthand how life can get in the way of a student’s dreams. While growing up on the Winnebago Reservation in northeast Nebraska, the high school honors student nursed an ambition for an advanced degree – even though she didn't always have the courage to say it.

Floodwaters cover rural roads near Scribner, Nebraska, March 13.

Friday, March 15, 2019 Resources available to students affected by flooding

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is making accommodations to assist students impacted by recent flooding across the Midwest.

Wednesday, February 27, 2019 Women's Week at Nebraska to celebrate 40th year

For the 40th year, Women’s Week at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln will honor the accomplishments of women and the struggles they face today.

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.

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.

A student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln holds a candle during the Take Back the Night candlelight vigil outside the Nebraska Union on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, in Lincoln, Nebraska. | Daily Nebraskan, Photo by Johnna Sisneros

Wednesday, October 10, 2018 Women's Center, Sigma Psi Zeta host vigil honoring domestic abuse victims

Sigma Psi Zeta, an Asian-centered sorority, and the Women’s Center hosted the Oct. 9 event as part of the Week Without Violence.

Wednesday, September 26, 2018 81 Student Affairs employees honored for service

Student Affairs is honored to have 81 individuals receiving Service Awards in 2018. The annual awards are presented to university employees who complete years of service in five-year intervals. Awards are calculated both on consolidated or continuous regular employment.

Jan Deeds, 2017 recipient of the James V. Griesen Exemplary Service to Students Award

Monday, April 24, 2017 Deeds awarded for exemplary service to students

In appreciation of Jan Deed’s years of extraordinary and sustained service to students, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln honored her with the James V. Griesen Exemplary Service to Students Award on April 23 during the annual All-University Honors Convocation at the Lied Center for Performing Arts.

Students educate peers during Eating Disorders Awareness Week

Tuesday, March 7, 2017 Awareness events start conversation about eating disorders

The Healthy Outlook Peer Educators, University Health Center, Women’s Center and several other campus organizations collaborated to create a series of events celebrating Eating Disorder Awareness Week February 27 through March 6.

Tuesday, October 18, 2016 Week Without Violence Builds Awareness

Since Oct. 8, the Women’s Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has been celebrating the UNL Week Without Violence. The center joined efforts with both on- and off-campus organizations to spread awareness of different forms of violence and make a stand against abuse.