Student Involvement

Brett Johnson slides a curling stone Jan. 20, 2024 during the club team's bonspiel at the Breslow Ice Hockey Center. [Taryn Hamill | University Communication and Marketing]

Monday, January 22, 2024 Cornhusker Bonspiel fosters friendships even among competitors

Curlers from universities around the nation swept into the Breslow Ice Hockey Center Jan. 19-21 for the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Curling Club’s annual Cornhusker Bonspiel curling tournament.

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.

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.

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.

Thursday, January 18, 2024 MLK Week to feature keynote by civil rights leader, broadcast pioneer

The university will honor the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a series of events Jan. 22-30. The week, which carries the theme “Compassionate Actions,” will highlight the importance of social and racial advocacy, education and engagement.

Monday, January 15, 2024 Give 2 Hours to the Community, Jan. 22-26

120 Husker students, staff, and faculty are needed to complete 10 community volunteer projects organized for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Week, happening Jan 22–28, 2024.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

[artwork by Rose Padios | Daily Nebraskan]

Monday, December 4, 2023 What students should know about Nebraska’s new voter ID law

[Daily Nebraskan] As the elections near, new voter identification laws in Nebraska mean students will need to obtain and bring a form of photo ID to the polls in order to cast their ballot. Husker Vote Coalition has been involved in mobilizing University of Nebraska-Lincoln students to vote.

Hannah Ray, a senior majoring in biological sciences from Lincoln, is grateful that MUNA has allowed her an opportunity to make an impact on Lincoln’s diverse immigrant and refugee communities.

Wednesday, November 29, 2023 MUNA president helps feed Lincoln families

As president of Medical students United with Neighbors across America, Hannah Ray is helping further their mission of providing culturally-specific foods to immigrant and refugee families around her hometown of Lincoln.

Yule Love This. [image by elise petrovich | unsplash]

Monday, November 27, 2023 The Weekender: Holiday Sho-Ho-Ho-Down is the winter battle contest you've been waiting for

Be ready to get crafty. Are you good enough to advance through the first two rounds - ornaments and cookies - to secure a spot in the finale to construct a spectacular Holiday Gingerbread House? Many will try, yet only one team will triumph in this all-out campus holiday battle.

Horticulture Club is hosting its annual Poinsettia Sale from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. November 30 in both the Nebraska Union and Nebraska East Union.

Monday, November 27, 2023 RSO Roundup: Pies, poinsettias & performances fill this week's student org activities

In this issue: Dance Marathon // Delta Xi Nu Multicultural Sorority Inc. // Theta Xi // Massengale Senate // University Program Council // OASIS Student Advisory Board // Horticulture Club // The Red Keys // Boots & Cats // Business International Student Association