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Monday, January 22, 2024 53 fitness classes for FREE, Jan. 22-28

Yoga. Pilates. Bootycamp. Ab Lab. Total Body Tone - these are a few of the 53 classes at Campus Recreation you can try for no charge for one week only Jan. 22-28.

Friday, January 19, 2024 9 campus-wide events to look forward to during spring semester

Adventure, dancing, sports, clubs, careers, and more. Mark your calendars for these nine spring semester campus-wide events you won’t want to miss.

In this file photo, Bree Bell, a freshman from Omaha, sorts food in the storage room at Matt Talbot during MLK Week 2023.

Thursday, January 18, 2024 Campus encouraged to volunteer during MLK Week observance

The MLK Week Planning Committee is encouraging the campus community to serve others through volunteering with local nonprofit agencies during the week.

Phoenix Sadd [ photo by Mike Jackson | Student Affairs Marketing and Communication]

Thursday, January 18, 2024 Non-academic things I’ve learned in college

Phoenix Sadd, marketing major, shares five lessons with others students to make the most of their college years and experiences.

Hailey Klein, a graduate student from Dubuque, Iowa, has always known she wanted to work with kids.

Tuesday, January 16, 2024 From the clinic to the court, Klein applies speech pathology work

As an Itty Bitty Sports coach, Hailey Klein’s campus job allows her to apply speech-language pathology techniques on the court in tandem with her clinical work through the College of Education and Human Sciences’ graduate program.

Wednesday, December 20, 2023 Explore LNK: Places to Give Back

Giving back to the community is a great way to learn through hands-on experiences — and feel good while doing it. While there are a number of ways to give back on campus by donating to spots like Husker Pantry, Lavender Closet or Career Closet or serving as a tutor or ambassador for your college, there are several spots you can volunteer off-campus as well.

Dillon McNeill competes in a cycling race. Photo courtesy of CXHairs.

Tuesday, December 19, 2023 Student recreation clubs notch wins

Claire Gillespie and Katie Schmitz both received the Lieding Global Impact Scholarship in summer 2022 to study food security, health and nutrition in Zambia. Both completed Nebraska’s Peace Corps Prep program this fall and have been invited to serve in the Peace Corps after graduation. [courtesy image]

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 3 Huskers earn invite to serve in Peace Corps

Chi Omega member Carolina Castro among the three students to earn a certificate from the Peace Corps for completing Nebraska’s Peace Corps Prep program this fall. All have been invited to serve in the Peace Corps after graduation.

Nebraska's Samuel DeZube graduates Dec. 16 and will go on to work as a business operations analyst in Omaha. [Atali Benimana | Business]

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 DeZube finds passion by combining business, finance and tech

Sigma Phi Epsilon member and finance major Samuel DeZube sought to find passions he could build his life around. The Stilwell, Kan., native got involved in a student-led venture capital fund and found his future by combining business, finance and tech.

Monday, December 11, 2023 Give back to the community with MLK Week's volunteer opps

UNL's annual MLK Week of Service happens during the spring semester's first five days Jan 22-26, 2024. Commit yourself now to one of the 10 service projects that have been arranged by the university.

Husker Nog is one of two December recipes in the Husker Mocktail Mixology series.

Monday, December 11, 2023 Two drink recipes will liven up your winter gatherings with friends and family

Husker Nog and Hazelnut Coffee are the newest additions to the Husker Mocktail Mixology drink series. The easy-to-create non-alcoholic renditions of familiar holiday classics will fit any social event. Keep reading for the recipes and how-to videos.

Monday, December 11, 2023 Filing period open for ASUN Student Government spring election

All students desiring to serve in the ASUN Student Government during the 2024-25 academic year can now file their candidacy. Filing deadline is March 7, 2024. The required forms and election rules are publicly available on ASUN website.

Grace Thomsen and Calen Bernbeck do a quick-step dance with the gold group. [Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing]

Friday, December 8, 2023 Huskers twirl, dip into winter ballroom dancing showcase

Quick footwork, body rolls and wide smiles took over the Ballroom, where students gathered for a run-through of 15 dance routines — both large group and duet performances — perfecting the steps and acing the dramatic flares.

Members of all four Greek councils take a group photo jumping in the air on East Campus.

Friday, December 8, 2023 FALL IN FOCUS: 83 images celebrate student life at Nebraska

Look back on an amazing Fall 2023 semester and celebrate Husker student life through these photos captured and curated by Student Affairs. Reminisce as you scroll through moments from Big Red Welcome, Volleyball Day in Nebraska, Homecoming, and everything in between.

Friday, December 8, 2023 Fuel up with free finals-week coffee from the chancellor

Students are wrapping another semester, and Chancellor Rodney D. Bennett wants to help them cross the finish line.

Woman in yellow long sleeve shirt watching TV and eating

Tuesday, December 5, 2023 Bits and Bites: Serve yourself – mindful eating

Mindful eating is the practice of aligning with your body's hunger, fullness, and taste satisfaction cues without judgment. Eating mindfully is like a superpower for your food choices.

Tower Square is one block south of UNL's city campus at the corner of 13th and P Streets.

Monday, December 4, 2023 Places to see wonderful holiday lights in Lincoln and nearby

Outdoor holiday light displays are a mainstay of the winter season. The twinkling lights and lawn decorations can entertain from the comfort of a vehicle or in the brisk outside air. Check out our compiled list of the best sites around town for a variety of displays and themes.

Monday, December 4, 2023 7 ways to manage your stress (hint: it's not alcohol)

With papers, projects, exams, and holiday activities, it’s common to experience a rapid elevation in stress levels. Study the following tips to help you manage the upcoming weeks.

Jenny Castor, a sophomore elementary and special education student from Tecumseh, Nebraska, now serves as treasurer of the Best Buddies RSO.

Monday, December 4, 2023 Castor finds her ‘Best Buddies’ with unique RSO

An aspiring special education teacher who’s found her own support system through the Teacher Scholars Academy, sophomore Jenny Castor was immediately drawn to the mission of the Best Buddies RSO as a way of helping others find their own support systems.

Undergraduate students participate in a discussion in a Sociology class at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. [Craig Chandler | University Communication]

Monday, December 4, 2023 Before leaving for Winter Break, do these things

The last days of the semester are crazy busy. Use this checklist in the final two weeks to take care of things before you depart campus.