Student Involvement

The annual Homecoming celebration at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is Sept. 26 to Oct. 2, 2021.

Sunday, September 26, 2021 8 events for EVERYONE during Homecoming Week

Homecoming at NEBRASKA is much more than an autumn football game and student royalty. There are activities each day for entertainment, giving back, and showing your Husker spirit. Here are great activities that every student should seek out.

Student pick their produce at the Pick Your Produce event.

Thursday, September 16, 2021 Pick Your Produce class educates participants on food choices

When Marissa Pakiz heard about the student organic farm on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s East Campus, she knew there was an opportunity to combine two things she loves.

Branched Oak Bike Ride with UNL Outdoor Adventures.

Friday, September 3, 2021 8 great events are happening Sept. 7–12

The first full week of September is also the third week of the semester. Here's a list of recommended campus events for Huskers to check out.

Sunday, August 29, 2021 Homecoming Competition Info Session & Registration

Feel the excitement of campus traditions through the 2021 Homecoming competition. Recognized Student Organizations, sororities, fraternities and residence hall floors and complexes can register to participate in individual competitions to accumulate points toward overall bragging rights.

Coffee Talks meet Mondays and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. in the Nebraska Union.

Sunday, August 29, 2021 Big Red Welcome continues: 8 events to attend August 30-Sept. 3

Big Red Welcome events continue into the first six weeks of the semester. Here's 8 things for Huskers to do during the second week of fall semester.

Tuesday, August 24, 2021 University leaders provide advice to new, returning Huskers for school year

Over the summer, The Daily Nebraskan asked the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s top administrators their advice to new and returning Huskers as they begin or continue their UNL experience.

Saturday, August 21, 2021 Big Red Welcome continues: 9 events you should go to Aug 23-29

Big Red Welcome events continue into the first six weeks of the semester. Here's 9 that Huskers should check out during the first week of classes.

Volunteers gather before the opening of the Project Connect and Standdown inside the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Thursday, August 19, 2021 UNL's 9/11 National Day of Service event is happening soon. Sign up now.

More than 300 local volunteers are needed to provide a one-day, one-stop shop of health and human services for people experiencing homelessness in Lincoln. The event is September 14 at the Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Club Fairs are happening August 25 & 26, 2021 at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Thursday, August 19, 2021 Explore nearly 150 student orgs at Club Fairs on August 25 & 26

Occurring at the start of each semester, the Club Fairs are a chance for Huskers to meet and mingle with many recognized student organizations and clubs (RSOs) all at once.

Students participate in campus events with friends.

Sunday, August 15, 2021 5 ways to make friends on campus this fall

Building your social circle is one of the most essential steps to finding your home on campus and improving your overall well-being. Follow these five steps to meet people with similar interests, create a close-knit support system and grow your network for a memorable college experience.

Miller Hall, prior to being razed in summer 2021. [Craig Chandler | University Communication]

Friday, August 13, 2021 What's new and what's moved since you were last on campus

For true first-year students, you may not even notice. For upper-level students, you might have been away from campus much longer than this past summer. As you step onto campus again, here's a few things that might catch your attention.

Shuttle busses will transport students from East Campus to the Big Red Welcome events on City Campus.

Thursday, August 12, 2021 Free shuttles to bring students from East Campus during Big Red Welcome

On August 18, 20, 21 and 22, students can ride free shuttle busses from East Campus to attend Big Red Welcome evening events on City Campus. Busses will meet Huskers at Entomology Hall on the East Campus Mall and drop off at 14th & Vine St. Shuttles will return students throughout the evenings.

Post-it notes, markers, and pens on a desk. [pexels | photo by frans-van-heerden]

Friday, August 6, 2021 Back-to-School Countdown: Only 2 weeks to go. Do these 5 things now.

Here are the things you should be doing this week so you are ready for a strong start to the academic year on August 23, 2021.

Huskers can find volunteer opportunities anytime on the Handshake platform https://unl.joinhandshake.com/login

Friday, August 6, 2021 Husker Volunteer Digest: 4 nonprofits you can help in August

Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement is connecting Huskers and RSOs with service opportunities to help the Lincoln community. Here are four local nonprofits seeking volunteers this month.

Canvas is one of the seven apps every Husker students needs on their smartphone for the Fall 2021 semester.

Friday, August 6, 2021 7 apps you need for fall semester

These are the apps every Husker needs right now to navigate campus life and have a successful start to the semester.

UNL students enjoying an activity in the stands of Memorial Stadium. [Craig Chandler | University Communication]

Wednesday, August 4, 2021 Put these 10 can't-miss Big Red Welcome events on your calendar

Big Red Welcome stretches across the first six weeks of school, with dozens of varied events for all sorts of engaging experiences. Check out these crowd-pleasing activities that all occur before the first day of fall semester classes.

Wednesday, July 14, 2021 Register your RSO for fall events

Big Red Welcome includes many great opportunities for Recognized Student Organizations. Sign up now!

Nora Husein of Lincoln conducts a science experiment during her after-school club in 2019.

Tuesday, June 22, 2021 59 Husker students serving as HALO mentors this summer

Fifty-nine University of Nebraska–Lincoln students have been selected to lead Nebraska children in grades K-12 in summer activities through the new Huskers After-School and Summer Learning Opportunities (HALO) program.

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s PRSSA Bateman team consists of (from left) Kateri Hartman, Arielle Wiedenbeck, Emerson Belitz, Hallie Miller and Morgan Libsack.

Monday, May 3, 2021 Husker team named finalist in Bateman competition

An RSO team from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has been named a finalist in the Public Relations Student Society of America’s Bateman Case Study Competition.

Dancing #FTK at the Univeristy of Nebraska–Lincoln Huskerthon has benefitted children like Kaden, Anna, Zayln, Bradyn & Chloe.

Friday, April 30, 2021 Dance Marathon reaches $1 million milestone in 2021

Since its inception in 2004, Dance Marathon at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has raised over $1 million for the Children's Hospital and Medical Center. This effort is thanks to community donors, Huskerthon participants and student volunteers. The $224,000 raised from the 2021 Huskerthon event helped reach this milestone.