Husker Student POWER Week | Husker Student Power

September 16 - 20

Husker Student POWER Week is a time to celebrate the UNL experience. From career fairs to therapy dogs to football games, the week is filled with opportunities to help you discover your why, own your experience, balance your whole self, get involved, and grow your communities at UNL.

Each Husker Student POWER week event you attend enters you to win exciting prizes. The more you participate, the more you increase your likelihood of winning!

Monday, September 16

Husker Student POWER Survey opens

First year and new transfer students – tell us about your UNL experience so far! The survey will remain open until Friday, Sept. 27. It is just 12 questions and takes less than 60 seconds to complete.

Complete the survey by Wednesday, Sept. 18 at noon to win tickets to Friday’s home football game.

Complete the survey by Wednesday, Sept. 26 at noon to win tickets to Dear Evan Hansen at the Lied Center.

Voter Registration Booth

11 AM – 1 PM | @ Harper Dining

Do you need to register to vote before the election in November? The Husker Vote Coalition is here to help! The Husker Vote Coalition is a nonpartisan university committee run out of the Student Leadership, Involvement, and Community Engagement Office. Our helpful ambassadors will be tabling all week to help you get registered to vote.

University Career + Internship Fair: Day 1

12 – 4 PM | @ East Campus Union

The University Career + Internship Fair days are the perfect way to meet employers, explore internship opportunities, or find a job for after graduation!

Registration is recommended, but not required. Visit Career Service’s website for resources and preparation materials.

Day 1’s Focus Areas:
Agriculture & Food Systems:
Opportunities in food technology, agronomy, horticulture, ag technology systems, agriculture, animal science, biotechnology

Environment & Natural Resources:
Opportunities in fisheries & wildlife, landscape systems, natural resources, environment, and sustainability

Tuesday, September 17

Kiewit Café Grand Opening

7:30 AM – 3:30 PM | @ Kiewit Hall

Celebrate the grand opening of Kiewit Café with free samples and swag! Guests may also purchase a meal from the Café’s Mediterranean-inspired menu, featuring dishes made with whole grains, fruits, veggies, beans, seafood, healthy fats, and lean proteins. Kiewit Café’s unique menu supports Kiewit Hall’s WELL Building Institute Silver certification, demonstrating a commitment to human health and well-being.

Voter Registration Booth

11 AM – 1 PM | @ UPDATED LOCATION: Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center

Do you need to register to vote before the election in November? The Husker Vote Coalition is here to help! The Husker Vote Coalition is a nonpartisan university committee run out of the Student Leadership, Involvement, and Community Engagement Office. Our helpful ambassadors will be tabling all week to help you get registered to vote.

University Career + Internship Fair: Day 2

12 – 4 PM | @ Nebraska Union

The University Career + Internship Fair days are the perfect way to meet employers, explore internship opportunities, or find a job for after graduation!

Registration is recommended, but not required. Visit Career Service’s website for resources and preparation materials.

Day 2’s Focus Areas:
Architecture, Engineering & Construction:
Opportunities in architectural, agricultural, biological systems, chemical, civil, computer engineering, construction, construction management, electrical, environmental, mechanical, transportation & surveying

Science, Research & Development:
Opportunities in science, research & development

Law School Essay Workshop

4 – 5 PM | @ Love Library South 221

Are you planning on applying to law school? This workshop will discuss what law schools are looking for in personal statements and provide you with writing exercises to begin the process of developing your individual story in a strong and compelling manner. This workshop will be co-presented by a writing expert from the UNL Writing Center.

Late Night Lavender Closet

5 – 7 PM | @ Nebraska Union 346

Need a closet refresh? Stop by during the Lavender Closet’s extended hours to shop and take home free identity-affirming clothing and accessories to build your wardrobe (with an added bonus of sustainability!). The Lavender Closet has a variety of clothing aesthetics, styles, and sizes to choose from. A fitting room is available on-site to try on items.

Wednesday, September 18

Wake Up Wednesday

8:00 AM – 9:30 AM | @ all residence hall commons spaces

Fuel up with breakfast to POWER you through the week. Donuts, fruit, and coffee will be on-hand on the first-floor common spaces of residence halls. Grab a bite on the way to class and learn more about Husker Student POWER and the 4^th Week Survey!

**This event is open to on-campus residents only.

Voter Registration Booth

11 AM – 1 PM | @ Willa Cather Dining Center

Do you need to register to vote before the election in November? The Husker Vote Coalition is here to help! The Husker Vote Coalition is a nonpartisan university committee run out of the Student Leadership, Involvement, and Community Engagement Office. Our helpful ambassadors will be tabling all week to help you get registered to vote.

First Gen Nebraska Share-a-meal

11:30 – 1:00 PM | @ Willa Cather Dining Center

Being a first generation college student can be tough - but you’re not alone! The First Gen Share-a-meal is a time for first-generation students to connect with other first-gen students and to meet faculty and staff who are first-generation advocates. This is an opportunity to meet new people or to get to know your pre-existing connections better!

You don’t need a meal plan to participate - this event provides a free meal to all first gen students that attend! Just scan your Ncard with one of the volunteers when you arrive.

The term “first-generation” applies to the one in four UNL students who come from families whose parents/guardians do not have a four-year degree.

Big Red Pawp-Up – East Campus

12 – 1:30 PM | @ Dinsdale Family Learning Commons, Room 104

Feeling freaked out by the fourth week of classes? Come pet a dog and de-stress! Certified therapy dog teams visit Love Library and the Dinsdale Family Learning Commons monthly in this program for students, faculty, and staff.

Big Red Pawp-Ups are organized by the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CASNR), Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS), and University Libraries in compliance with the University Policy on the Use of Animals.

A special thank you to our local therapy dog teams, Domesti-PUPS, Healing Heart Therapy Dogs and Uplifting Paws.

University Career + Internship Fair: Day 3

12 – 4 PM | @ Nebraska Union

The University Career + Internship Fair days are the perfect way to meet employers, explore internship opportunities, or find a job for after graduation!

Registration is recommended, but not required. Visit Career Service’s website for resources and preparation materials.

Day 3’s Focus Areas:
Computing, Software, and Data Analytics:
Opportunities in computer science, software engineering, data science

Economics, Banking & Finance:
Opportunities in finance, accounting, banking & insurance, securities & investments, economics

Government, Policy, Public Administration & Law:
Opportunities in government and public administration, public safety & security

Community Support & Human Services:
Opportunities in human & public service, public health & community education

Health Promotion Booth

12:30 – 2:30 PM | @ Nebraska Union

Stop by the Gender and Sexuality Center’s booth on the first floor of the Nebraska Union to learn about campus and community resources related to sexual and reproductive health! Meet staff, ask questions, and pick-up free items including menstrual cups, reusable pads, and stickers.

Can’t make it? The GSC holds grab-and-go events on the third Wednesday of every month!

Get to Know the LSAT

4 – 5 PM | @ Love Library South 221

Are you planning on applying to law school? Get ready to crush the LSAT and enhance your LSAP prep through the Explore Center’s LSAT workshop. The workshop will cover the details of this exam and present some helpful tips on how to prepare. Topics covered will include an overview of the exam and its sections, how to best prepare during your undergraduate education for the exam, and timing of the test with admissions cycles. Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors are all welcome to attend.

EVENT FULL: Harvard Law Info Session & Written Statement Workshop

5 – 6 PM | @ Love Library South 221

Has Harvard been your dream law school for as long as you can remember? Or does applying to an Ivy feel intimidating? Perhaps both? However you may be feeling, Harvard Law School is coming to UNL and wants to meet students interested in applying to their law program. Assistant Director of Admissions, Pamela Toscano, will be hosting a group information session and workshop with advice and exercises that will help you respond to prompts on the law school application.

Registration required to participate. This event is full as of September 17.

Dr. Tara Ruttley of NASA: Presentation & Q&A

7:30 PM | @ Swanson Auditorium

NASA Astronaut Dr. Tara Ruttley is coming to UNL! Dr. Ruttley has spent her career at NASA in Human Exploration, where adaptability is everything. She is also a neuroscientist and knows that the brain literally changes for the better when we have a new experience.

Dr. Ruttley will give a 45-minute presentation covering topics such as leadership, resilience, and her journey to becoming a successful scientist. The presentation will be followed by a 20-minute Q&A session with the audience.

Outdoor Glow in the Dark Yoga

8 – 9 PM | @ Meier Commons Green Space

Attend this outdoor Glow-in-the-Dark Yoga class to celebrate NIRSA Healthy Campus Week and to participate in the largest physical activity challenge in the nation! Yoga is a practice that connects the mind, body, and breath through physical postures (asanas). Bring your own mat, towel, or blanket. Register online at https://crec.unl.edu/activities/group-fitness or via the Active Husker App.

Enter to win prizes from NIRSA by sharing photos of this event to kimberly@continuumnow.com and tagging @healthiercampus, @swipehunger, and @columbia1938 on social media. Let's show the nation what we're made of, Huskers!

Thursday, September 19

Voter Registration Booth

11 AM – 1 PM | @ Selleck Dining Center

Do you need to register to vote before the election in November? The Husker Vote Coalition is here to help! The Husker Vote Coalition is a nonpartisan university committee run out of the Student Leadership, Involvement, and Community Engagement Office. Our helpful ambassadors will be tabling all week to help you get registered to vote.

POWER Bowl Pop-Up

11 AM – 2 PM | @ Cather Dining Center

Come to Willa Cather Dining Center where you can make a customizable, nutrient-packed POWER bowl full of vibrant flavors and healthy ingredients! A wide variety of ingredients will ensure that you can accommodate your taste and dietary preferences. Learn about University Dining’s commitment to providing quality meals for all students’ well-being.

The POWER Bowl Pop-up is open to anyone dining in Cather’s “all you care to eat” dining center. Students can use their meal plan to enter. Faculty and staff meal pricing here: https://dining.unl.edu/guest-prices/.

Big Red Pawp-Up – City Campus

12 – 1:30 PM | @ Love Library South 221

Feeling freaked out by the fourth week of classes? Come pet a dog and de-stress! Certified therapy dog teams visit Love Library and the Dinsdale Family Learning Commons monthly in this program for students, faculty, and staff.

Big Red Pawp-Ups are organized by the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CASNR), Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS), and University Libraries in compliance with the University Policy on the Use of Animals.

A special thank you to our local therapy dog teams, Domesti-PUPS, Healing Heart Therapy Dogs and Uplifting Paws.

University Career + Internship Fair: Day 4

12 – 4 PM | @ City Campus Union

The University Career + Internship Fair days are the perfect way to meet employers, explore internship opportunities, or find a job for after graduation!

Registration is recommended, but not required. Visit Career Service’s website for resources and preparation materials.

Day 4’s Focus Areas:
Marketing & Communications: opportunities in marketing, advertising, communications

Management, Human Resources & Sales: opportunities in management, sales & service, merchandising

Hospitality, Sports, Recreation & Wellness: opportunities restaurant and hotel management, sports & recreation operation, nutrition & dietetics

CANCELLED: Decompress from Stress

~~6:30 – 7:30 PM | @ North side of Louise Pound Hall~~ ~~(side facing Burnett Hall)~~

Stop by the North side of Louise Pound Hall and decompress after your first chemistry exam while hanging out with the foster dogs from Brave Animal Rescue. Well-being is critical to prioritize after a big exam, and what better way than with a little puppy love?

This event is sponsored by The Office of Student Advocacy and Support and local animal non-profit Brave Animal Rescue.