Women's Center

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.

Thursday, September 22, 2016 Taking Action to Save Lives

Students dominated an audience of more than 80 members of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln community who completed training for the QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program on Sept. 20-21. Sponsored by the Women’s Center and the LGBTQA+ Resource Center, the voluntary training provided education on the warning signs and situational clues to take action in saving a life.

Tuesday, August 23, 2016 Welcome Back Photo Gallery | Fall 2016

Get a glimpse of the activities from the beginning of the fall semester in our photo gallery.

Eric Lueshen speaks at 2016 Men at Nebraska Conference

Monday, April 11, 2016 Conference Promotes Exploring Masculinity

For the second year in a row, the Men at Nebraska Conference invited conversation around the roles masculinities play in men’s’ lives. Held April 8, the conference included a short film screening, breakout sessions, a poster exhibition and a keynote address by Dr. Eric Lueshen. A Husker football alumnus, Lueshen shared his story of defying stereotypes as the first openly gay Division 1 college football player.

Monday, March 21, 2016 Women's Week Informs, Empowers and Inspires Action

Photo by Bergen Johnson

More than 400 students, staff, faculty and community members participated in Women’s Week events. Hosted March 5 -18, 2016, the event included movie screenings, panel discussions, art exhibits, keynote lectures, athletic events and technology centered event – all centered around the mission of empowering women.