Community Engagement

Mary Morton (second from right), Strive to Thrive Lincoln student, and classmates present Andrew Norman (center), executive director of The Bay, with grant award at final ceremony.

Friday, December 13, 2019 Students learn philanthropy to carry into careers

College of Business junior Mary Morton wanted to help others in Lincoln and Lancaster County in the most impactful way possible. Although she already worked with nonprofit organizations in the past, a course called Strive to Thrive Lincoln taught her the grant funding process and how to award funds to the most deserving applicants.

Woman studying for exams with a laptop computer.

Thursday, December 12, 2019 Study breaks can benefit you during exam week

Cramming for final exams has been a rite of passage for generations of college students. Even with the best-laid plans or intentions, the last-minute cram is not uncommon. That doesn’t mean you should keep your nose in the books all day and night.

Members of the Minority Pre-Health Association paint a shed and clean up a yard during last April’s Big Event.

Wednesday, November 27, 2019 Giving thanks and giving back

Thanksgiving is a time of reflection — an opportunity to spend time with family, enjoy delicious food and remember what we’re grateful for.

Dance Marathon benefits the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Photo: Intrepid Visuals LLC

Wednesday, November 27, 2019 Six ways to give in December

Giving back and volunteering actually benefits you – it makes you happier while encouraging social connections, and studies indicate it might improve your health. Check out these six upcoming opportunities for giving back on campus and in Lincoln.

Nebraska Sens. Tom Brandt and Patty Pansing Brooks (left) laugh during a Nov. 19 panel on civility in the Nebraska Union.

Thursday, November 21, 2019 Nebraska union: State senators offer thoughts on civil discourse

Favor the face-to-face or the phone call to the email or the tweet. Step into another’s experience and invite them into yours. Engage in self-reflection. Five Nebraska senators shared the civility lessons they’ve learned and practiced on the floor of the country’s only unicameral, non-partisan legislature during a Nov. 19 panel discussion that capped the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Peace and Civility project.

Wednesday, November 20, 2019 Five Nebraska state senators to discuss civil discourse during UNL panel

Five Nebraska state senators will discuss how to take part in civil discourse during a panel as part of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Peace + Civility Project.

Morgan Smith, a graduate research assistant, shows a tote of fresh vegetables available at Husker Pantry. The pantry and Money Management Center is located in the University Health Center.

Tuesday, November 19, 2019 Husker Pantry seeks 1,500 items to restock shelves

As part of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, the Husker Pantry is hosting an annual food drive Nov. 18-24. The drive aims is to collect 1,500 items to replenish inventory for students.

A student restocks shelves in the Husker Pantry.

Monday, November 18, 2019 Four simple ways to help the Husker Pantry collect 1,500 food items

Help fight to end food insecurity among students at Nebraska through the Husker Pantry's annual food drive November 18-22, designated as National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. The pantry aims to collect 1,500 items to replenish the shelves and inventory. 100% of items collected benefit UNL students.

Four simple ways you can contribute:

Nebraska Capitol lit red for Glow Big Red

Friday, November 15, 2019 State senators featured in civil discourse panel

Nebraska’s historically non-partisan legislative body and how state senators engage in civil discourse is the focus of a Nov. 19 panel at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Peter Owens, a sophomore economics major from Omaha, participated in a Converge Nebraska conversation this semester. The program pairs two students of different political ideologies for conversations about their beliefs.

Thursday, November 14, 2019 Huskers talk politics, respect through Converge Nebraska

On a campus of 30,000 people, clashing viewpoints are inevitable. Approaching those disagreements with respect, empathy and understanding makes all the difference. Students at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln had that idea in mind when they created Converge Nebraska, a program that brings together Huskers of different political ideologies for conversations about their beliefs.

Students talk during the Husker Dialogues at the start of the fall semester. A new student-led project starting Nov. 10 aims to increase civil discourse on campus.

Friday, November 8, 2019 Student-led project aims to increase civil discourse on campus

In an era where extreme viewpoints hinder national debate and social interactions, a student-led project is encouraging civil discourse at University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Thursday, September 26, 2019 N150 celebration spurs homecoming expansion

2019 Chancellor's Celebration of Service event

Friday, September 20, 2019 86 individuals. 1,340 combined hours of service.

A round of applause to our Student Affairs team members honored at the Celebration of Service for their service and fortitude to the university. Each day our staff impact the lives of students, helping them to be their best.

Nebraska's 2019 Big Red Welcome events open Aug. 21. The program has been expanded to better serve the needs of students.

Tuesday, August 20, 2019 Nebraska gears up for expanded Big Red Welcome

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is rolling out a new and improved Big Red Welcome designed to better support student transitions to college life.

Volunteer in Huskers Helping Huskers Pantry+

Tuesday, April 16, 2019 Donation drive to benefit campus pantry

Big Red Integrity and the Association of Students of the University of Nebraska are sponsoring a food drive competition for the Huskers Helping Huskers Pantry+.

Friday, April 12, 2019 Johnson is Nebraska U's 17th Truman Scholar

A meeting request from the chancellor turned into an educational opportunity for Husker Emily Johnson.

Keeleigh Thayn (in blue jacket) and her Gamma Phi Beta sorority sisters rake leaves along P street during the 2018 Big Event. More than 3,000 students, faculty and staff participated in the day of service.

Friday, April 5, 2019 Student-led prep powers Big Event success

Calm on the surface, a flurry of activity awaits as the student co-chairs make the final push in organizing the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s largest student-run community service project. Their leadership, magnified through 95 other student leaders, will allow more than 2,500 student, faculty and staff volunteers to lend a hand at 238 sites across Lincoln on April 6.

Floodwaters cover rural roads near Scribner, Nebraska, March 13.

Friday, March 15, 2019 Resources available to students affected by flooding

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is making accommodations to assist students impacted by recent flooding across the Midwest.

Students create cards for military and veteran children as part of the Husker Civic Challenge.

Friday, February 15, 2019 Students write messages to soldiers’ children as part of Glow Big Red

The Glow Big Red challenge,included a booth with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Civic Engagement to collect students’ messages of affirmation to children with active-duty military or veteran parents.

Senator Ben Sasse participates in a discussion with students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Tuesday, February 12, 2019 Nearly 600 attend conversation with Sen. Sasse

More than 500 Huskers listened as U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse participated in a question and answer session with students, faculty and staff in a Charter Week kickoff event on Feb. 11 at the Coliseum.