As spring semester reaches its end, students are invited to enjoy a free cup of Starbucks drip coffee May 3 to 7 at the Nebraska Union or Nebraska East Union, courtesy of Chancellor Ronnie Green.
![The Safer Nebraska app can be used to schedule your COVID test on campus. [photo by Craig Chandler | University Communication]](https://newsroom.unl.edu/announce/files/file151978.jpg)
All graduates participating in Commencement on May 7 and 8 are required to receive a negative COVID-19 test result prior to their graduation ceremony. Students graduating Friday should test on Tuesday & Wednesday. Saturday graduates should test Wednesday & Thursday.
Even if you've been vaccinated, you should get tested. It only takes a few minutes, it's free and you will be protecting yourself, your family, and the community where you will be landing for summer. Use the Safer Community app to schedule an appointment at one of the numerous campus testing sites.
UNL will host a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine clinic this Monday, May 3, utilizing the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. All students who have not yet received a vaccine are invited to make an appointment. It will take place at Hawks Championship Center starting at 9 a.m. Use the link to sign up.
![COVID-19 vaccine clinic in the Coliseum on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus April 20, 2021. [Photo by Craig Chandler | University Communication.]](https://newsroom.unl.edu/announce/files/file152000.jpg)
Huskers who received their 1st Pfizer vaccine dose on April 20 in the Coliseum should watch for an email from the Lincoln-Lancaster Health Department with an assigned appointment for Tuesday, May 11 between 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
![Jackie Gaughen Multicultural Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. [Mike Jackson | Student Affairs]](https://newsroom.unl.edu/announce/files/file151941.jpg)
Select buildings and spaces will remain open with varied hours and closures May 7–9 as campus transitions between the spring and summer terms. Libraries, dining centers, the unions, the rec centers, health center, and other spots are changing hours. Here's a list of what's open and what's not.
While things may be winding down, the semester isn't over just yet. Head out to these exciting activities this week to enjoy some time away from studying and have fun before leaving campus.
On May 7, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will honor the more than 700 international students who have graduated in the last academic year at a virtual reception with special remarks from the university community and selected students. Continue reading…
All group fitness, pilates, and yoga classes at the Campus Rec Center and Recreation & Wellness Center are free from May 2– 8, so stop by to try out as many classes as your heart desires. Here are all the details you'll need to know.
Ten University of Nebraska-Lincoln students — eight undergraduates and two graduate students — were awarded Student Luminary Awards to recognize their exceptional leadership and commitment to improving the campus and community. Each student will receive $1,000.
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Chancellor’s Scholars are students who have maintained 4.0 grade-point averages on all collegiate work at Nebraska and elsewhere. Sixty-five University of Nebraska–Lincoln students will be recognized as Chancellor’s Scholars during the undergraduate commencement ceremonies May 8 at Memorial Stadium.
Since its inception in 2004, Dance Marathon at UNL has raised over $1 million for the Children's Hospital and Medical Center. This effort is thanks to community donors, Huskerthon participants and student volunteers. The $224,000 raised from the 2021 Huskerthon helped reach this milestone.
Since illness leads to severe disease or death for many, a safe and effective vaccine is a much better alternative. The University Health Center's infectious diseases partners at Nebraska Medicine explain more. Continue reading…
If you have Dining Dollars left in your account, spend the remaining balance at the dining centers, Herbie's Markets, Husker Heroes, and the Nebraska Union food court before you leave for the summer. You can use the Transact Mobile Order app at the Nebraska Union or Selleck Food Court.
Get up-to-the-minute information on graduating students' plans based on degree level, college and major. Continue reading…
Love Library North, the Adele Hall Learning Commons and the Love Library Link will be closed May 7–June 14 to allow for the removal of precast concrete and metal structures that crown the Love North roofline. Love Library South will remain open and its south doors will serve as a primary entrance.
Homerathon 2021: The Homeric Hymns will proceed with a video reading posted on May 13. A virtual Q&A will subsequently follow at 6 p.m. May 14. Continue reading…
Whether you're returning to your hometown this summer or staying in Lincoln, keep referring to the Student Events calendar all summer for Husker events. This one-stop convenient hub is your way to stay connected to campus no matter where you are.
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