1. This week Aug. 17-21, all fall academic classes begin meeting REMOTELY. Be sure to log in to Canvas.
2. Classes begin meeting IN-PERSON Aug. 24.
3. The semester ends at Thanksgiving in November.
Review the entire fall academic calendar at the link and look for emails from your instructors.
More details at: https://covid19.unl.edu/information-students
Students will receive a "Fall 2020 Fee Reduction" if their total Online Course Fees plus Program Facilities Fees are more than $722. The reduction will be reflected in MyRed monthly beginning August 20 for students who qualify. Continue reading…
Big Red Welcome consists of dozens of events throughout the first few weeks of school. Check out these six events for tons of fun and ways to connect with other students.
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Use the Big Red Welcome App to be one of the first 500 students to complete the QR-code quest and win a new NEBRASKA drawstring bag. Designed to teach the 9 Dimensions of Well-being at your own pace, here's five reasons you should be playing this game. Continue reading…
Lend-a-Hand is an opportunity for first-year students to participate in an afternoon of hands-on service throughout the Lincoln community 1:30 to 4 p.m. Aug 22. Projects include outdoor community beautification and serving the needs of various local nonprofits. Sign-up to help at the link.
More details at: https://unl.givepulse.com/event/193206-Lend-A-Hand
As the academic year inches closer, many Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) are asking how to safely plan an in-person event for the fall semester. Student Involvement offers some quick guidelines to help you get started.
More details at: https://studentaffairs.unl.edu/news/guidelines-place-help-rsos-host-events-fall-2020
The site will offer free testing to students, faculty and staff and will be open from 3 to 6 p.m. weekdays. Appointments are required and can be made through the online portal.
More details at: https://news.unl.edu/newsrooms/today/article/free-covid-19-testing-available-to-campus-community/
Husker Hub is designed to help students with course registration, financial services, billing or online payment services in one office. The one-stop office has moved into its permanent home.
More details at: https://news.unl.edu/newsrooms/today/article/husker-hub-moves-into-permanent-canfield-hall-space/
Join quarterly conversations about how to make inclusive practices part of your day-to-day interactions. Beginning August 20, Nebraska Community of Learners — Understanding Diversity through Education (NCLUDE) will lead virtual presentations, resource sharing and workshops on inclusive excellence. Continue reading…
More details at: https://diversity.unl.edu/nclude
Be prepared for unexpected illnesses and injuries this school year by adding these inexpensive, easy-to-find items to your free first aid kits you received from the University Health Center. Continue reading…
More details at: https://health.unl.edu/pharmacy
Group fitness classes are a great way to get your exercise in a social setting while receiving expert guidance. Here's the rundown on how group fitness classes will work this fall at the campus recreation centers, including how you can enjoy them for free August 17-24.
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More details at: http://crec.unl.edu/fitness
Social media offers an easy way to view many different opportunities and get to know a variety of communities across campus. Check out this list of Instagram accounts to follow.
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The University Libraries reopen August 17 with limited hours, which will increase when in-person classes begin on August 24. The Math and Geology libraries will remain closed. Check the hours of all library locations, including the Adele Hall Learning Commons: https://go.unl.edu/hours-reopen
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More details at: https://unllibraries.blogspot.com/2020/08/unl-libraries-reopens-august-17.html
Entrepreneurship comes in all shapes and sizes.
Together, #WeLaunchLNK is a community collaboration movement that highlights the inclusivity and accessibility of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Lincoln, Nebraska. Continue reading…
More details at: http://startupsunl.com/welaunchlnk/
The Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center will reopen Aug. 21 with the films “John Lewis: Good Trouble” and “The Truth.”
In order to reopen as safely as possible, the Ross will be implementing a number of new policies to protect the health of both the staff and patrons.
More details at: https://news.unl.edu/newsrooms/today/article/ross-to-reopen-with-safety-measures-aug-21/