Live music, farmers market at Earthstock

A group of students speak with an Earthstock vendor on the Nebraska Union's Memorial Plaza.
A group of students speak with an Earthstock vendor on the Nebraska Union's Memorial Plaza.

Two-day Earthstock festival to feature farmers market, live music, plants, and art

Happening this week - April 22 & 24. The annual sustainability event celebrates the beauty and bounty of Planet Earth and Mother Nature. Wednesday's midday Block Party includes the farmers & makers market; art; and free plants. Friday's Music Festival has live performances by Gentz and The Red Keys.

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/earthstock
 
Pretzels, celery, carrots, pita chips, and hummus arranged in clear food containers.
Pretzels, celery, carrots, pita chips, and hummus arranged in clear food containers.

"What You Eat" is the the study hack you’re ignoring

With longer, higher-pressure study sessions ahead as the semester draws to a close, Ellyn McCarter, registered dietitian with University Dining, shares a few simple ways to help you stay focused and make the most of your time in this 3-minute read.

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/xje0
 
The Nebraska Union is set to add two new dining options — Sossy, a slow-cooked barbecue space, and Choolaah, the first Indian-inspired concept for the Nebraska Union. (rendering by Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture)
The Nebraska Union is set to add two new dining options — Sossy, a slow-cooked barbecue space, and Choolaah, the first Indian-inspired concept for the Nebraska Union. (rendering by Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture)

Nebraska Union overhaul adds two new eateries, expanded space

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is reimagining one of its busiest campus hubs, expanding the Nebraska Union dining area with new restaurant concepts, more variety and a redesigned approach. Set to open early in the fall 2026 semester, the renovation will grow to five dining options, including two

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/eateries
 
A cluttered wooden table with papers, notebooks, a calculator, pens, an orange, a bowl of nuts, a glass of water, a green mug, and a book titled “Chaos.”
A cluttered wooden table with papers, notebooks, a calculator, pens, an orange, a bowl of nuts, a glass of water, a green mug, and a book titled “Chaos.”

Your finals week game plan: Stay focused, fueled and supported

Preparing for finals week isn’t just about studying. It’s also about having a plan to stay focused, manage stress and care for your body. Find practical tips from the University Health Center to help you stay balanced and focused. Continue reading…

 
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