Community Engagement

The east side of Memorial Stadium is illuminated by the Ferris wheel during the 2021 Cornstock Festival.

Tuesday, September 20, 2022 University to celebrate homecoming with ‘Husker Throwback’

This year’s University of Nebraska–Lincoln homecoming week runs Sept. 26 to Oct. 1 and will carry the theme “Husker Throwback.”

Connecting with friends from home can help keep you motivated, but be sure to push yourself to make new friendships as well.

Monday, September 12, 2022 Taking action: How to work through feelings of homesickness

Beginning your college career and adjusting to life at UNL can be exciting, and yet, can often lead to feelings of homesickness. It is normal to experience these feelings in your first year and even later into college as you adjust to being back on campus. Read these tips to help you cope and adjust.

More than 120 recognized student organizations (RSOs) will be showcased at two Club Fairs on Aug 24 & 25, 2022 at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. [Mike Jackson | Student Affairs]

Thursday, August 18, 2022 Explore more than 120 student orgs at Club Fairs on August 24 & 25

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.

First-year Huskers gather on the Nebraska Union Plaza for the Urban Plunge volunteer project, August 19, 2021. [Mike Jackson | Student Affairs Marketing & Communication]

Monday, July 25, 2022 200+ student volunteers sought for Urban Plunge

The first-year student service event Urban Plunge features opportunities for Huskers to help local nonprofit orgnaizations with yard work, serving meals to participants, and sorting donations. The event happens from 9 to 11 a.m. August 19, 2022.

Students play board games with ISSO and Campus NightLife at Mana Cafe

Monday, May 9, 2022 Photo Journal: Spring-ing to life at Nebraska

Catch a pictoral recap of the spring semester at Nebraska.

Emerging Leaders in Diversity rake up debris during the Big Event on April 23. More than 900 students participated in the day of service.

Friday, April 29, 2022 900+ students make community impact through Big Event

More than 900 University of Nebraska–Lincoln students volunteered for the Big Event on April 23, completing service projects across the community.

The Gelato Bar in the Abel Dining Complex scoops up a variety of elegant and tasty flavors. [Christopher Dulak | Student Affairs]

Thursday, April 14, 2022 Challenge yourself to finish these Bucket List activities before the semester ends

Try to complete all of these 16 campus activities to get the full Husker experience. There are plenty of foodie stops, fine arts events, social opportunities and gorgeous sites to see. Get started now to finish the list before the semester ends.

Pilates & Lattes is April 12, 2022 at the Campus Rec Center.

Monday, April 11, 2022 Research SLAM, pilates and lattes are among 5 can't-miss activities

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

Aerial image above City Campus at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. [Craig Chandler | University Communication]

Friday, April 8, 2022 Celebrate Earth Day with these nearby events

The city of Lincoln will celebrate Earth Day on April 23, 2022. Here's a list of local events happening through the end of the month.

(left to right) Madison Hurst; Ken Bartling; Ivan Molina, Jr.

Tuesday, March 29, 2022 Huskers engage in Nebraska Unify Challenge, share experiences

Three members of Huskers Vote Coalition recently participated in a statewide program that connects pairs of Nebraskans across political, ideological, geographic and other divides for a live, one-to-one video conversation.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon members Parker Low, Joe Cooley, Clay Fiolo, Bryson Metcalf and Matt Bruning work during the 2016 Big Event project.

Wednesday, March 23, 2022 Volunteers sought for annual Big Event

The 2022 Big Event is April 23. A minimum of 500 Huskers are needed to help the 35 nonprofits and 60 private residences who submitted projects to be completed.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Student in crowd of others attending a speaking event with political leaders.

Wednesday, November 3, 2021 Night of Listening to bring students, elected officials together

Huskers are invited to attend and participate in "Night of Listening" at 7 p.m. Nov. 9 in the Nebraska Union Swanson Auditorium. A student-led town-hall event, the mission of Night of Listening is to “create a space for students and elected officials to share with and listen to each other’s hopes and visions for safe and productive communities in Nebraska and nationwide.”