CARE director Wilkinson to present Friday at IE Lunch & Learn

Melissa Wilkerson, director of CARE
Melissa Wilkerson, director of CARE

The college's third Inclusive Excellence Lunch & Learn of Spring 2025 is scheduled for Friday, April 18, from noon to 1 p.m.

Melissa Wilkerson, director of the Center for Advocacy, Response & Education (CARE), will lead this session. She will share an overview of the services CARE provides, offer insights into the prevalence of interpersonal violence among college students, and highlight how CARE is driving positive change on campus. This information will be especially valuable for faculty and staff in supporting our students.

The session will be offered in a hybrid format, connecting City Campus and Scott Campus, with the option to join via Zoom. Lunch will be provided for up to 25 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. If you miss the RSVP deadline, you’re still welcome to join us—either with your own lunch or via Zoom.

Event Details

  • Date: Friday, April 18
  • Time: noon-1 p.m.
  • In-Person Locations: KH A505AA (City Campus) & PKI 250 (Scott Campus)
  • Zoom Link: https://go.unl.edu/ielunch

The Inclusive Excellence Lunch & Learn series provides a space for faculty and staff to connect over lunch and engage in meaningful discussions about fostering an inclusive and supportive community. Since its launch in Fall 2022 as a response to a COE climate survey, the series has hosted over 300 participants from more than 100 unique individuals.