To further enhance virus protection for the campus community, the university is partnering with the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department and University Health Center to offer a free vaccination clinic for COVID-19 and influenza on Dec. 8. Continue reading…
Give yourself permission to take a break from intensive studying during the most hectic week of the semester. Relax every evening Dec 6–9 with a break for fun, fellowship and self-care at the Destress Fest.
More details at: https://studentaffairs.unl.edu/news/bob-ross-open-mic-night-are-part-four-night-destress-fest
Every Husker already knows the Adele Learning Commons, the Dinsdale Learning Commons and the Nebraska Union’s ground floor are popular choices for many students. Here are nine additional spots to enjoy for studying your final exams.
More details at: https://studentaffairs.unl.edu/news/study-spots-9-campus-locales-hit-books-final-exam-prep
Here's our final list of recommended events and activities for 2021. See the best of what's happening December 6-18. Continue reading…
Close out the final week of classes with the semester's final Free Skate Night at the Breslow Ice Center. Check out the details for this event, plus the six other free-ish events happening on Dec. 10 - including a screening of the winter comedy film ELF and a Bathtub Dogs show.
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/fridays_in_fall
Libraries, health center, dining centers, the unions, recreation centers and campus buses are among the campus locations and services remaining open for students during Final Exams and the Winter Break spanning December and January. Here's a list of all these locations and when each will be open.
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/winter_break
UNL Libraries is continuing their Drop-in Research Help Sessions through the last week of classes and Final Exams Week. Students can simply drop in with no appointment necessary to ask questions about searching for scholarly articles, citing sources and any other research-related topics.
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The University of Nebraska–Lincoln School of Art, Art History & Design is hosting fall art sales by the UNL Clay Club, UNL Photo Club and UNL Painting Club on Dec. 10-11 in Richards Hall. Continue reading…
Join fellow Huskers Jan. 18–21 for a volunteer service project to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy of commitment to serving others. Student volunteers are needed to sort food donations and pack 2,000 rice and bean meals for distribution to feed the hungry across Nebraska.
More details at: https://studentaffairs.unl.edu/news/plan-forward-commit-mlk-week-service-january
Stress and uncertainty from being away from family and everything that was once familiar negatively impacted Apoorva. An encouraging friend recommended she start talking to a counselor, inspiring her to care for her emotional well-being and to find hope.
More details at: https://resilience.unl.edu/huskers-keep-growing#students
The last days of the semester are crazy busy. While you finish group projects and study for exams, you're trying to organize your personal stuff before departing campus for the Winter Break, too. Use this checklist to help you minimize the stress of preparing to be away for an extended period.
More details at: https://studentaffairs.unl.edu/news/leaving-winter-break-do-these-things-0
Outdoor holiday light displays are a mainstay of the winter season. The twinkling lights and lawn decorations can entertain from the comfort of a vehicle or in the brisk outside air. Check out our compiled list of the best sites around town for a variety of displays and themes.
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Last week, the Nebraska Unions, Starbucks, the Children’s Center, Campus Recreation, Dining Services, and other units had an in-person event for student jobs. If you missed the fair, it's not too late to find a job for the spring semester. Use the Handshake link to search & apply for open positions.
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/handshake
Take a break during your exam studies to burn off anxiety and stress. All group fitness classes at the Campus Rec Center and Rec & Wellness Center are FREE during the semester's last week Dec. 11-18. You must 'book' a spot in advance for each class; sign ups open 1 week in advance.
More details at: https://crec.unl.edu/fitness-programs
Add variety to your diet by trying this selection of crisp fruits and earthy vegetables recommended by the University Health Center registered dietitian. Learn about their health benefits, how to prepare them and why eating in-season foods is more affordable and better for the environment.
More details at: https://health.unl.edu/6-cold-weather-foods-enjoy-season