Student Involvement

Monday, March 21, 2022 7 interesting events to attend March 22–25

We comb through the campus calendars to draw your attention to interesting events happening each week. Here are seven activities that may grab your interest this week.

Members of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln clear trees and yard waste at a Lincoln residence during a previous year's The Big Event. The upcoming day of service is set for April 23, 2022. [University of Nebraska–Lincoln]

Thursday, March 17, 2022 Registration open for The Big Event volunteer project

The annual single day of service - set for April 23, 2022 - gives UNL students an opportunity to give back to the Lincoln community and support 35 nonprofits and 60 private residences.

A University fo Nebraska–Lincoln student networks with ServeNebraska during the January 2022 Nonprofit In Residence event in the Nebraska Union.

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 Nonprofit in Residence: Take the opportunity to network with these 5 nonprofits

Each day March 21-25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Nebraska Union, students and RSOs can learn about industries, internships, and volunteer opportunities with these five local nonprofit organizations.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln students gather on the Nebraska Union Memorial Plaza to enjoy the clear sky and warm weather. March 2, 2022. [Mike Jackson | Student Affairs]

Saturday, March 5, 2022 Staying close to campus for Spring Break? Here's 16 local events to check out

There are plenty of fun activities and places to visit on or near campus. Whether you're searching for entertainment, sports, relaxation or time outside, we've got you covered with this list.

Thomas Kerr, a senior accounting major from Hastings, reads to children at the Foundations Progressive Learning Center during the Husker Reading Challenge. [Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement]

Friday, March 4, 2022 Volunteer Digest: 5 chances to help childhood literacy in March

Throughout this month, Huskers and RSOs are encouraged to learn about childhood literacy and volunteer at literacy programs in the Lincoln community.

Members of Students Together Against Cancer | Daily Nebraskan

Thursday, March 3, 2022 Student organization makes difference in lives of local cancer patients

Students Together Against Cancer, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln organization, was founded in 2012 with the hope to “provide emotional and financial assistance to local cancer patients,” according to its website. The organization provides STAC grants, $400 donations in the form of grocery gift cards or checks for utility bills, according to Sarah Hoagland, a senior biology major and president of STAC.

New Orleans-style BBQ Shrimp [photo | The Food Channel]

Friday, February 25, 2022 Mardi Gras Lunch leads the can't-miss events for Feb. 28–March 2

We combed through the campus calendars to draw your attention to wonderful events happening this week. Here are six upcoming events for every Husker.

Kelli King facilitates a conversation with Kevin Richardson

Monday, February 21, 2022 Conversation with Kevin Richardson sheds light on wrongful conviction

Kevin Richardson, one of the members of “Central Park Five”, spoke at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln about his experience with wrongful conviction and the rough path he endured to prove his innocence in a time of racial injustice.

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.

Friday, February 11, 2022 Learn how to "Love Your Heart" Feb. 21-25

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death for all persons living in America. "Love Your Heart" is a week-long series of heart health events for Huskers.

Members of the student organization Husker Motorsports UNL Formula SAE talk with other students at the Spring Club Fair, Feb. 1, 2022 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln [Mike Jackson | Student Affairs]

Wednesday, February 9, 2022 Did you miss Spring Club Fair? These student orgs were there.

More than 375 students mingled and connected with nearly 70 recognized student organizations (RSOs) at the annual spring affair that happened on Feb. 1, 2022.

Students portion beans and rice into baggies for the Food Bank of Lincoln

Friday, January 21, 2022 Huskers pack 2,128 meals for MLK Week service project

Nearly 120 University of Nebraska–Lincoln volunteers packed 2,128 rice and bean meals this week as part of a service project honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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.

Children's Hospital Omaha [photo: Omaha World Herald]

Tuesday, December 7, 2021 Michigan football player J.J. McCarthy donates $1,000 to UNL charity benefiting Omaha hospital

The backup quarterback for the University of Michigan Wolverines posted a list of donations on social media Monday night. According to the post, the $1,000 was donated through the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Dance Marathon that benefited Children's Hospital.

Fridays in Fall 2021. [University of Nebraska-Lincoln]

Monday, December 6, 2021 Fridays in Fall: Entertaining free(ish) activities at the end of every week

A weekly series highlighting free(ish) student-focused events on Friday afternoons and evenings in the fall semester.

Friday, December 3, 2021 Plan Ahead: Commit to the MLK Week of Service in January

Join fellow Huskers Jan. 18–21 for a volunteer service project to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy of commitment to serving others. Student volunteers are needed to sort food donations and pack 2,000 rice and bean meals for distribution to feed the hungry across Nebraska.

A student desk attendant helps a Husker at the Welcome Desk inside University Suites. [Mike Jackson | Student Affairs]

Wednesday, November 24, 2021 On-Campus Job Fair for students is Dec. 1

From 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 1, students can visit with reps from the Nebraska Unions, Starbucks, the Children’s Center, Campus Recreation, Dining Services, and more to learn about on-campus jobs that earn up to $13 per hour.

Spending time with friends and family is an excellent idea to show gratitude to them. [Photo by cottonbro from Pexels.]

Monday, November 22, 2021 Six ways to show gratitude without breaking the bank

From 12 to 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 23, visit the Nebraska Union’s Memorial Plaza to leave your mark on the “Gratitude Grafitti” big board with a note of thanks to others or to share what you are grateful for and receive a FREE gratitude journal, courtesy of Big Red Resilience and Well-being.

Brian Stutz records his podcast, TRIO Thirty Talk, at Andersen Hall on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Friday, October 22, 2021 TRIO Thirty Talk podcast highlights campus resources for UNL students

Brian Stutz, an academic outreach specialist for TRIO programs, is on a mission to solve this problem with his podcast, TRIO Thirty Talk. During each 30 minute episode, Stutz highlights student resources at UNL, along with campus events for the given week.

Thursday, September 30, 2021 UPC promises fun with 2021 homecoming concert

On Sept. 30, the University Program Council will host Yung Gravy as the headliner for this year’s homecoming concert. The event will begin at 8 p.m. at the Lied Center for Performing Arts with EVAN GIIA as the opening act. Tickets are free for all University of Nebraska-Lincoln students.