May commencement: By the numbers
From Tekamah to Teipei, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's May 2017 graduating class hails from across the globe and is from all walks of life.
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Residence halls and dining centers to close
Lunch will be the last meal served in the dining halls as students prepare to move out for the summer. Residence halls close on Saturday, May 6. If students are interested in donating items rather than moving them, Goodwill and Huskers Helping Huskers Pantry+ will have collection bins available.
Beier, Lofdahl and Mercurio named outstanding student leaders
Students are selected annually for the Outstanding Student Leadership Award which recognizes top juniors for their contributions to the campus and leadership development among their peers. A big thanks to Debbie Meyer who represented the UNL Parents Association on the selection committee!
Twitter co-founder to deliver commencement address
Internet entrepreneur Ev Williams won't have to worry about a character count when he offers advice to May graduates at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
43 students honored for character and civic engagement
A combined ceremony recognized positive achievements for students named to ‘Franco’s List’ and those who earned certificates and service awards from the Center for Civic Engagement. At the event the Character Council debuted two new distinctions, the Sam Foltz Award and the Franco Fund scholarship.
Next Meeting: Saturday, June 3 @ 11:30 a.m.
Join the UNL Parents Association at our next meeting. We'll discuss plans for the fall Family Weekend and the tuition raffle fundraiser. Bring your family and a dish to share for our annual potluck.
If your student is moving home, you'll want to read this.
For many families, the summer is a fun time to catch up on all the happenings and share how everyone is doing, and overall, spend time together with your student. For others, it may be a challenging time navigating the delicate dance of adulthood, as you discover how your student has grown. Continue reading…
Originally published May 1, 2017 -
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