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October 17, 2017

81 Student Affairs employees honored for service

Prispa Espinosa from University Housing was recognized by Chancellor Ronnie Green for her 45 years of service to the university. View all Student Affairs honorees>>

Students take to the field at the Husker Watch Party

The football away game on Friday, Sept. 29, wasn’t like any other this season. In addition to being on a Friday, this also was the game for fans to take to the field at Memorial Stadium. Over one thousand students and UNL Family Weekend attendees walked onto the field to cheer for the Huskers while the game played on the big screen .   Read more>>

Students discuss Latinx culture at Dish It Up

On Tuesday, Oct. 3, Office of Academic Success and Intercultural Services (OASIS) co-sponsored a late night Dish It Up session facilitated by the Mexican-American Student Association (MASA). Students led the conversation around topics like colorism, identification within Hispanic heritage: Hispanic, Latinx, bi-racial, etc., and the demographics of Hispanic heritage countries. Read more>>

Family Weekend draws record attendance

Over 570 registrants signed up to participate in Family Weekend, hosted by the UNL Parents Association and Student Affairs Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2017. Participants were invited to attend the Husker Watch Party at Memorial Stadium, receive a stadium tour, visit the new College of Business, enjoy family game time and performances, and try a meal in a university dining hall. This year's attendance was the largest since the event began in 2002 as Parents Weekend. View photos from the weekend on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook .

Six Weeks of Welcome and countless activities

As students enjoy Fall Break, it's worth noting the number of activities and accomplishments from the beginning of the semester. Our students and staff have been busy! View the Big Red Welcome infographic>> A special thank you to Student Involvement for sharing this infographic.

‘Check Up From the Neck Up’ raises awareness, fights stigma

More than 100 students received free screenings for depression, anxiety, stress and other mood conditions at the University Health Center’s annual Check Up From the Neck Up event on Oct. 5.  Read more>>

STUDENT AFFAIRS IN THE NEWS Pulse Tribute Tour comes to Lincoln, celebrates LGBT History Month   (Daily Nebraskan) New eating disorder recovery program starts at health center (Daily Nebraskan) Neihardt residents bond over annual lake day (Daily Nebraskan) Beta Theta Pi fraternity wins national honor (Lincoln Journal Star) CAPS holds support group discussing people of color’s experiences  (Daily Nebraskan) East Campus bookstore closes permanently due to renovations (Daily Nebraskan) Greek chapters continue tradition of holding philanthropic events ( Daily Nebraskan ) Student Affairs representatives tour tailgates to ensure safe environments for all fans (Daily Nebraskan) Historic Towers: After 54 years of service, Nebraska will raze Cather, Pound Halls (Exposure) Cather, Pound demolition set for Dec. 22 (Nebraska Today) ‘Find Your Resources’ offers support info for sexual assault victims (Nebraska Today) UPC presents member of Little Rock Nine, Carlotta Walls LaNier (Daily Nebraska)

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