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Gretchen Hamilton serves up a student’s choice of petit fours at the Cather Dining Complex. She says hello to everyone and talks with students as they enter and leave the dining hall. [Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing]

Monday, January 29, 2024 Hamilton tries to make dining hall ‘home away from home’

Anyone who eats at the Cather Dining Complex has probably heard Gretchen Hamilton’s voice calling this to them as they walk out the door.

Hundreds of students participate in the Fall Nvolvement Fair on the green space north of the Nebraska Union. The Spring Nvolvement Fair is Feb. 1 in the Nebraska Union. [Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing]

Monday, January 29, 2024 Spring Nvolvement Fair is Feb. 1

Student Leadership, Involvement and Community Engagement is holding the Spring “Nvolvement” Fair from 4 to 7 p.m. Feb. 1 in the Nebraska Union Centennial Room and Ballroom.

Monday, January 29, 2024 Rwanda trip provides memories, glimpse into international public health

Zoey Armstead, a senior biochemistry major and outgoing president of the Minority Pre-Health Association, jumped at the opportunity to travel abroad as it fit perfectly with her passion for minority medicine.

In 2023, Jack Hinsberger (l) and Grace McCutcheon (r) were the recipients of the Laura Cockson Memorial Scholarship. [Mike Jackson | Student Affairs Marketing and Communication]

Monday, January 29, 2024 $1,000 scholarship to recognize healthy decision-making, responsibility about alcohol use

The Laura Cockson Memorial Scholarship is named for a Nebraska student who died when a driver under the influence of alcohol struck the car in which she was riding. Recipients will demonstrate responsibility about alcohol use in their lives and lead by example. Feb 16, 2024 is the deadline to apply.

[how are you feeling tonight? | image by xviiizz | unsplash]

Monday, January 29, 2024 The Weekender: First Friday, Student Obsevatory, and free sport events

More than 13 free-ish happenings are on the list for Feb 2, 3, & 4, starting w/ First Friday activities at three locations: Sheldon Museum of Art; International Quilt Museum; and Great Plains Art Museum. ALSO: Yoga; Basketball; Hockey; the Student Observatory; Men's Gymnastics, and Free Bowling.

Monday, January 29, 2024 6-week Pregame to Spring Break

Spring Break is the perfect time to be with friends or family and enjoy a break from the academic rigor. Campus Recreation is offers a 6-week Pregame to Spring Break program, showcasing a variety of ways to think about health and well-being to prepare you for Spring Break 2024.

92% of UNL students registered to vote during the 2020 election cycle. [courtesy image | Husker Vote Coalition]

Monday, January 29, 2024 50 students needed to serve as Vote Ambassadors

Motivated undergraduate and graduate students can join the Husker Vote Coalition to assist with registering other students to vote in Nebraska and out-of-state for the 2024 primary and General Election.

University of Nebraska–Lincoln Homecoming Royalty Court 2023. [Mike Jackson | Student Affairs Marketing and Communication]

Monday, January 29, 2024 App open for Homecoming Royalty 2024

Fall semester's biggest campus celebration is being organized, starting w/ the selection of the Homecoming Royalty Court. Any full-time student with at least 75 hours completed and a 2.75 cumulative GPA is eligible.

Nebraska's Karen Wills has worked at the university for 25 years, most recently helping students through the University Program Council. [Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing]

Friday, January 26, 2024 UPC work helps connect Wills with passion to serve students

Karen Wills has turned her passion for supporting students into a purpose at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Horticulture Club officers and members speak with students during the Spring Club Fair on January 31, 2023. [Mike Jackson | Student Affairs Marketing and Communication]

Friday, January 26, 2024 Spring Nvolvement Fair brings together more than 75 student organizations

In a single location on February 1, Huskers can explore dozens of recognized student organizations (RSOs) to join for social, professional and leadership interests.