September is National Suicide Prevention Month. One in five college students say their mental health has significantly worsened during the coronavirus pandemic according to a survey conducted by Active Minds. To help the university community prevent suicide, REACH trainings are happening on campus. Continue reading…
Here's a chance to see your answers "up on the board" of a virtual adaptation of the popular game show. Click the link to submit your responses to 19 questions about UNL, Lincoln, and Nebraska for a game to be played between Huskers and their families during UNL Family Weekend, October 2-4, 2020.
Have you been skipping the Friday night events? A few events in the past few weeks have attracted nearly 200 students. On September 18, you don't want to miss:
- Madden E-sports Tournament starts 5 p.m.
- A beautiful evening bike ride gets rolling 6 p.m.
- Mini Golf Night is teeing up 7 p.m.
Huskers - if you need to quarantine or isolate, it's your responsibility to communicate with your instructors and to attend and engage remotely to fulfill coursework expectations. To avoid confusion, you should review the Course Attendance Guidelines again.
The student-led program brings together Huskers of opposing political views and aims to promote civility, thoughtful conversation, and open dialogue between students in a time of political polarization. Interested students should sign up before Sept 24; activities will start the following week.
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We're about a month into the school year, and for many students homesickness can set in. It's not a bad thing to miss home, but there are some ways to feel more comfortable in Lincoln and alleviate loneliness. Here's what three UNL students had to say about their own homesickness struggles.
In an effort to increase the security of personal identity and data, as well as the university’s data, all University of Nebraska–Lincoln students, faculty and staff will be required to use two-factor authentication by Duo. Continue reading…
More details at: http://its.nebraska.edu/two-factor
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From COVID-19 symptoms and digestive concerns to wellness care and physical therapy, the University Health Center's new telehealth service is an option for a variety of common health concerns. Learn more about this vital campus resource and why you may want to use it this fall. Continue reading…
UPC Nebraska, in partnership with the LGBTQA+ Resource Center & Women’s Center, presents Kate Bornstein on Wednesday, September 16 at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. Continue reading…
OASIS Brother2Brother invites all students to the kickoff event of the fall 2020 semester on Thursday, September 17th at 5 PM. It will be hosted virtually via Zoom at go.unl.edu/oasisb2b. Continue reading…
Have you thought about what to do after graduation and are looking for meaningful work rooted in service on a global scale? Consider Peace Corps and join us to learn more at our first Global Cafe of the year focused on Careers with Peace Corps. Continue reading…
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music is partnering with the Lied Center for Performing Arts to present two performances this fall where audiences will be allowed to attend in social-distanced seating. Continue reading…
Do you want to improve your teamwork skills and creativity? Engineers Without Borders is holding an event where participants will work in teams to plan and build a community center. Compete to win up to $100 in gift cards, eat delicious food and make friends. Keep reading for event details.
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AcClimate is a new student organization dedicated to engaging students in the fight for legislation to address the climate crisis. The group meets virtually at 6 p.m. Thursdays.
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UPC Nebraska is offering an online poster sale at GlobalPrints.com. An exclusive $5 discount offer is available for students. Continue reading…
University of Nebraska–Lincoln faculty members Karen Kunc and Ikuho Amano will give insight to artist Helen Frankenthaler’s thirty-four-color woodblock print “Tales of Genji I” — and the literary work that inspired it — in a live Zoom event September 17 at 5:30 p.m. (CDT). Continue reading…