Modifications to the academic calendar have solidified plans for a return to on-campus, in-person instruction in the fall 2020 semester. The updated fall semester will begin with a week of remote instruction Aug. 17, one week earlier than previously scheduled. In-person teaching will begin Aug. 24
More details at: https://news.unl.edu/newsrooms/today/article/university-shifts-compresses-fall-2020-academic-calendar/
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is working closely with local health authorities and collaborating with colleges, facilities, and instructors to make sure different class sizes and formats can safely meet within social distancing and health guidelines this fall. Continue reading…
OASIS will host a Dish it Up with discussion reflecting on recent nationwide protests in response to the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and Tony McDadte. Students interested in joining the conversation on June 2 can sign up online.
More details at: https://www.unl.edu/oasis/statement-on-protests
Students can manage their health care needs anytime, anywhere with the University Health Center’s two new mobile applications: Nebraska Medicine and Nebraska Medicine Pharmacy. Continue reading…
More details at: https://health.unl.edu
Nine University of Nebraska–Lincoln students have been chosen as Fulbright recipients for the 2020-21 academic year. Two other students have been named alternates.
More details at: https://news.unl.edu/newsrooms/today/article/nine-huskers-earn-fulbright-awards-2-named-alternates/
If your student recently moved, they might be missing important mail and packages. You can help by reminding them to update their mail forwarding address so important items are not returned to the sender. Please share these instructions with your student.
More details at: https://newsroom.unl.edu/announce/nextatnebraska/11131/65613
Greek chapters at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are changing their recruitment processes to continue to engage students while adhering to social distancing guidelines.
More details at: https://news.unl.edu/newsrooms/today/article/greek-organization-recruitment-adjusts-for-fall/
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Nebraska's College of Business is offering three online summer courses exploring the pandemic’s effect on the supply chain and the future of work, as well as strengths-based leadership. Students of any major can enroll in the courses through MyRed. Continue reading…
To meet increasing demand for mental health resources related to the stress caused by COVID-19 concerns, Counseling and Psychological Services will host four one-hour workshops for students.
More details at: https://news.unl.edu/newsrooms/today/article/new-covid-related-well-being-resources-for-students/
Madeline Mohatt, a senior journalism major and president of UNL Dance Marathon, was one of twenty-five graduating seniors from across North America selected to receive the 2020 Miracle Network Dance Marathon Distinguished Leadership Award.
More details at: https://studentaffairs.unl.edu/news/mohatt-receives-2020-miracle-network-dance-marathon-distinguished-leadership-award
Students participate in a wide variety of experiential learning opportunities, and the university wishes to capture and catalog this important piece of their college experience. Encourage your student to share their experience by answering a survey. Continue reading…
More details at: https://myred.nebraska.edu/psc/myred/NBL/HRMS/s/WEBLIB_ENTREDIR.ISCRIPT1.FieldFormula.IScript_Redirect?nba-product=EF&cref=NBL_NVC_DS_EFORM_SR_INT_DAT
The Run Challenge, hosted by Intramural Sports, drew UNL students and their families from all over the country. 117 participants checked in from 14 different states stretching across the country, including Nevada, Pennsylvania and Florida.
More details at: https://studentaffairs.unl.edu/news/huskers-tally-2962-miles-foot-virtual-run-challenge
The opening of some farmers markets is delayed this year because of COVID-19, and other markets are debating whether to open at all. This has left many consumers seeking local foods and Nebraska producers looking for markets for their meat, dairy, vegetables and fruit.
More details at: https://news.unl.edu/newsrooms/today/article/buy-fresh-buy-local-provides-local-food-pickup-delivery-resource-list/