Student Involvement

UNL Model United Nations members outside the United Nation's headquarters in New York City.

Tuesday, May 26, 2020 RSO Spotlight: UNL Model United Nations

Committed to keeping members socially aware as global citizens, the organization gives students the chance to expand their global perspective as well as gaining understanding of differing viewpoints.

Tuesday, May 19, 2020 Rahl: University’s COVID-19 ‘actions speak louder than words’

A Facebook post by Christa Rahl, a 2020 May graduate and resident assistant, outlined how in the face of a global pandemic, the university went above and beyond in its support of students. Nebraska Today reached out to Rahl to share the proud Husker alumna's rallying cry with the campus community.

Friday, May 1, 2020 Huskers come together for a night of music, karaoke

The 1.5 hour party featured fifteen acts - performed live or on pre-recorded video - by Huskers located in Cololmbia, India, China, Rwanda, and the United States.

Friday, May 1, 2020 Mohatt receives 2020 Miracle Network Dance Marathon Distinguished Leadership Award

UNL Dance Marathon president is one of only twenty-five graduating seniors recognized from across North America.

Photo courtesy of Craig Chandler / University Communication

Thursday, April 23, 2020 UNL community comes together, donates 1,964 masks for staff and students

UNL sent a request for more than 1,000 masks for essential workers about two weeks ago. As of Tuesday night, about 1,964 masks had been donated for an identified 1,765 people, which includes individuals who work on campus and students remaining on campus.

DJ DeWayne will lead an online karaoke and dance night event for all Huskers on April 25.

Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Karaoke, dance night to connect Huskers around the world

Huskers around the world can join DJ DeWayne at 8 p.m. April 25 for a night of music, dance and virtual connections. Videos of Huskers singing and/or dancing can be submitted for the event.

Monday, April 20, 2020 Awards place a spotlight on student organization achievements

Student Involvement announced the 2020 Student Impact Awards to honor students, advisors, and programs who made significant contributions to their student organization and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus during the previous year.

Friday, April 17, 2020 Virtual Bingo Nights begin April 22

Three evenings of fun and games are April 22, April 29, and May 6.

Veronica Riepe counts donated cloth masks before they're distributed to the nearly 1,000 university employees who continue to work on campus.

Friday, April 17, 2020 Mask donation drive reaches halfway point

Donors step up from across Husker Nation to support campus employees

Monday, April 13, 2020 RSO Week to still celebrate student organizations despite social distancing

Student Involvement continues to highlight the work of recognized student organizations through RSO Week, Student Impact awards and workshops designed for student success despite many RSOs no longer meeting on campus.

Friday, April 10, 2020 Virtual activities available to keep Huskers connected to campus

With in-person classes canceled and campus nearly empty, it’s easy to feel disconnected from life at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

UNL Engineers Without Borders is nominated for several Student Impact Awards this year.

Friday, April 10, 2020 Student clubs and organizations to be honored, April 13-17

Over 500 recognized student organizations connect Huskers through culture, civic causes, common interests and careers. This week, Student Involvement celebrates them all during RSO Week with virtual workshops, individual RSO highlights and announcing the 2020 Student Impact Award recipients.

Thursday, March 19, 2020 Coffee Talks to be one of the few events to continue through COVID-19

On Monday, Gov. Pete Ricketts announced that all public events and gatherings in Nebraska will be limited to 10 people due to COVID-19, and all in-person University of Nebraska-Lincoln classes and most events have been canceled. But that won’t deter Coffee Talks.

Registered student organizations recruit new members during Club Fair on the Nebraska Union Plaza.

Wednesday, March 18, 2020 Deadline for Student Impact Award nominees extended

The awards honor leaders on campus including outstanding recognized student organization officers, members and advisers. Every member of the university community may nominate someone for these awards.

Mueller Bell Tower appears amongst the spring blooms on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus.

Tuesday, March 17, 2020 10 Huskers honored with Student Luminary Awards

Ten University of Nebraska–Lincoln students have been honored with Student Luminary Awards for their exceptional leadership and commitment to improving campus life.

Huskers perform in the Homecoming talent show, Sept. 24, 2018. UPC Nebraska will host the third annual Huskers Got Talent competition April 25.

Friday, March 6, 2020 Huskers Got Talent holding auditions, cash prize for winners

UPC Nebraska will present “Huskers Got Talent” at 7:30 p.m. April 25 in the Nebraska Union Ballroom, with auditions for the competition being held March 15, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 15 in the Nebraska Union, Swanson Auditorium.

Student organizations host the RSO Club Fair Aug. 28, 2019. Outstanding contributions by RSOs will be recognized through the Student Impact Awards.

Wednesday, March 4, 2020 Nominations open for Student Impact Awards

Nominations are now open for Student Impact Awards. These awards honor leaders on campus including outstanding recognized student organization officers, members and advisors.

Saturday, February 22, 2020 Dance Marathon to raise $225,000 for children’s hospital

HuskerThon is part of a nationwide fundraiser to support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

Carli Lloyd is a midfielder for the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team and recently spoke to UNL students.

Thursday, February 20, 2020 Soccer star Lloyd talks about pursuing your dreams

U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team midfielder Carli Lloyd spoke to UNL students at the Nebraska Union.

Carli Lloyd celebrates the U.S. women's national soccer team winning the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup. She will discuss her success on and off the field Feb. 20 at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Monday, February 17, 2020 Soccer star Carli Lloyd to speak Feb. 20

Carli Lloyd — a two-time Olympic gold medalist, two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup champion and two-time FIFA Player of the Year — will speak at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20 in the Nebraska Union’s Swanson Auditorium.