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Lauren Krueger and Paul Pechous pose for a photo during ASUN inauguration in the Platte River Room of the Nebraska Union on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska.  [photo by Gus Kathol | Daily Nebraskan]
Lauren Krueger and Paul Pechous pose for a photo during ASUN inauguration in the Platte River Room of the Nebraska Union on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. [photo by Gus Kathol | Daily Nebraskan]

New ASUN president and vice president focus on advocating for student needs

[from the Daily Nebraskan] Paul Pechous and Lauren Kruger were elected together on March 8. Leadership and dedication to helping their community have been a consistent thread throughout their lives.

More details at: https://www.dailynebraskan.com/n-asunprofile/article_0fa8bfee-ce81-11ed-b894-07bb1e2b372a.html
 
Participants fill the rotunda as they wait to speak with senators during I Love NU Day in 2019. [Craig Chandler | University Communication]
Participants fill the rotunda as they wait to speak with senators during I Love NU Day in 2019. [Craig Chandler | University Communication]

Campus Cookout for ‘I Love NU’ week is April 4

Join university leaders for lunch on the Nebraska Union Plaza from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 4. Students, faculty, staff and friends and supporters of the University of Nebraska system are also invited to “I Love NU” Day, 1 to 3 p.m. April 5 at the Nebraska State Capitol. Lean more at the link.

More details at: https://news.unl.edu/newsrooms/today/article/i-love-nu-week-to-begin-april-3/
 
Join Outdoor Adventures for biking, paddling and camping trips in April.
Join Outdoor Adventures for biking, paddling and camping trips in April.

Bike, paddle, and climb in April with Outdoor Adventures

As the weather warms up, take advantage of all the activities Outdoor Adventures has to offer this month. There are several opportunities to explore the great outdoors — from coffee, ice cream, and mountain bike rides to lake paddles and kayaking trips. Continue reading…

 
Solo kayaks will be offered at the Used Gear Sale on April 7, 2023. [courtesy photo]
Solo kayaks will be offered at the Used Gear Sale on April 7, 2023. [courtesy photo]

Campus Rec holding used gear sale April 7

Stand-up paddle boards, kayaks, tents, and additional gear items will be sold to the public at the annual Used Gear Sale from 4 to 6 p.m. April 7 at the Outdoor Adventures Center. Keep reading for a list of the items and prices.

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/gear-sale
 
A student casts a ballot in Nebraska Union during the 2020 general election Nov. 3, 2020. [Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing]
A student casts a ballot in Nebraska Union during the 2020 general election Nov. 3, 2020. [Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing]

University earns Voter Friendly Campus designation

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln was named a 2023-24 Voter Friendly Campus, one of 258 campuses in 38 states and the District of Columbia by Fair Elections Center's, Campus Vote Project and , NASPA — Student Affairs Administrators.

More details at: https://news.unl.edu/newsrooms/today/article/university-earns-voter-friendly-campus-designation/
 
Celebrate Earth Month through events and sustainable acts throughout April.
Celebrate Earth Month through events and sustainable acts throughout April.

Join events and sustainable acts to celebrate Earth Month in April.

ASUN is hosting their ninth annual Earthstock event again this year. With 14 different events happening to get involved with. Along with events, UNL dining centers will also be engaging in sustainable acts including providing plant forward entrees on select days throughout the month. Continue reading…

 
Did you know? Last year during the Nov. 8 elections we saw 43 individuals serve as election observers
Did you know? Last year during the Nov. 8 elections we saw 43 individuals serve as election observers

Election observers sought for May 2 Lincoln General Election

UNL Husker Vote Coalition is partnering with Civic Nebraska in recruiting more than 40 volunteers to serve as nonpartisan Election Observers for the May 2 general election in Lincoln, Nebraska. Election Observers spend 1 to 2 hours on election day monitoring a polling site.

Continue reading…

More details at: https://involved.unl.edu/husker-vote-coalition
 
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