Join in the casual "Career Fair from Home" Prep Events at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9 and Wednesday, Feb. 10 to gain insight and strategies to make a great impression and maximize your employer connections for career fairs happening later this month. Continue reading…
Third round saliva-based testing takes place through Feb. 13 for the majority of our Husker community. Individuals who completed their most recent test with a negative result can find the date by which they need their next test result in the Safer Community app under the “Next Step” header.
More details at: https://covid19.unl.edu/spring-testing
Whether you're celebrating with roommates, virtually, or safely outdoors (brr...), these ideas will kick off your Super Bowl the right way.
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The UNL Horticulture Club is selling plants from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 12, 2021 in both the Willa Cather Dining Complex and Nebraska East Union. Plants are $5 each and proceeds benefit the club's activities and professional development. Continue reading…
Editor's Note — This is the first in a series of student conversations highlighted during Black History Month on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's Medium page. The series will feature students who are making impacts on campus and hope to maintain that momentum in future careers.
More details at: https://news.unl.edu/newsrooms/today/article/keeler-advocates-for-newsroom-diversity-black-stories-on-campus/
Typically offered as face-to-face assistance, this year IRS-trained volunteers with Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will work with clients completely online to prepare and electronically file their federal and state tax returns for free from February through the beginning of April.
More details at: https://journalstar.com/niche/neighborhood-extra/free-tax-preparation-offered-virtually/article_5ae3c8d8-320b-57f0-8ef3-593c3e17ddb3.html
UNL Residence Life is recruiting Huskers who are outgoing, energetic, and driven for positions as Learning Community Peer Mentors for first-year students on campus.
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If you've been searching for activities to do this week, you're in luck. There are lots of events happening around Lincoln from film screenings to ice skating. If in-person, remember you'll need to bring a face covering and maintain appropriate physical distancing.
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Although a COVID-19 vaccine is not yet widely available, people can protect themselves, the community and the health care system by getting their flu vaccine, said Dr. Heather Eberspacher, medical director of the University Health Center.
More details at: https://news.unl.edu/newsrooms/today/article/as-pandemic-continues-flu-shot-is-more-important-than-ever/
Seven - YES, SEVEN - events are happening on Friday for Huskers. In the afternoon, Lunar New Year snacks and the weekly tea time. At night, Erick Känd brings his comedy hypnotism show to the East Union and ice skating is at the Breslow. Check out the full list.
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/springfridays
To help plan for future improvements to the scooter system, the program's managers want a better understanding about frequent riders and how they are using the Bird and Spin scooters to navigate downtown Lincoln and campus.
More details at: https://studentaffairs.unl.edu/news/city-wants-input-huskers-electric-scooters
Huskers have until Feb. 15 to apply for the Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experience (UCARE) programs to happen in Summer 2021 and Academic Year 2021–22. Participants receive a $2,400 research stipend and experience with a faculty adviser on a research or creative activity project. Continue reading…
The Chancellor’s Commission on the Status of Women is accepting nominations for outstanding faculty, staff and students who have worked to create a climate that encourages women to succeed at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Nominations are due Feb. 26.
More details at: https://news.unl.edu/newsrooms/today/article/commission-on-the-status-of-women-seeks-award-nominees/