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  • May 15, 2018

    Nebraska’s historic Pershing Rifles are flying again.

    The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s military drill team performed March 9 during the Pershing National Convention at North Carolina’s Charlotte Motor Speedway. The eight-minute performance marked the first time in a dozen years that the Nebraska team stepped onto the field to compete.
    Read more - https://news.unl.edu/newsrooms/today/article/huskers-restart-nebraska-s-pershing-rifles-drill-team/

    Full story: news.unl.edu
  • May 9, 2018

    National Military Family Association’s Military Spouse Scholarships: Deadline 30 June

    Applications are now being accepted for the National Military Family Association’s Military Spouse Scholarships and career advancement funding.
    Apply now through June 30, 2018 by answering some survey questions and telling them what you’d use the money for.

    NMFA’s funding is for military spouses only. If awarded, they can use money for:

    • Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees
    • Licensure exams and fees
    • Spouse-owned business expenses
    • Non-degree certifications and professional advancement classes
    • Vocational, technical, and trade schools
    • Continuing education credits
    • Clinical supervision required for mental health professional licensure
    • GED, High School Diploma, and ESL classes and exams
    • Certification programs, fees, and exams

    Awards are between $500 (career funds) to $1,000 (degrees). Application will remain open May 1, 2018-June 30, 2018.

    Specific eligibility can be found at::

    https://scholarships.militaryfamily.org/offers/nmfa-spouse-scholarship/

    Full story: vetsuccess.unl.edu
  • May 8, 2018

    Reserve Officer Training Corps Commissions 25 Officers

    Twenty-five cadets and midshipmen in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Reserve Officer Training Corps received military commissions in ceremonies on May 4th & 5th.

    Thirteen cadets in Air Force ROTC were commissioned second lieutenants in the U.S. Air Force on May 4; four midshipmen in Navy ROTC received commissions May 5, three as ensigns in the U.S. Navy and one as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps; and eight cadets in Army ROTC were commissioned second lieutenants in the U.S. Army May 5.

    Full story: news.unl.edu
  • May 8, 2018

    National Veterans Tribute Network

    Connecting Servicepersons to the Classroom

    Students can learn first hand the realities of war and serving our country in the classroom from a visiting veteran or person currently serving in the military.

    Omaha Public Schools has now joined the National Veterans Tribute Network in this effort.

    https://natlvtn.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/NVTN-Flyer-Classroom-Program-vs3d.pdf

    https://natlvtn.org/

    Full story: mailchi.mp
  • May 3, 2018

    Huskers host Maryland for Military Appreciation Weekend: 4-6 May

    Your Huskers look to stay hot after last weekend's sweep of Nevada as they get back to B1G play against the Maryland Terrapins!

    All weekend, current and former military personnel with a valid military ID can receive one free general admission by showing their ID at the gate! Arrive early for patriotic themed t-shirts on Friday and camo sunglasses on Saturday!

    Friday, May 4
    First Pitch: 6:35 p.m.
    Gates Open: 5:05 p.m.
    Giveaway: Patriotic themed tshirts for the first 1,500 fans courtesy of adidas!
    Military Appreciation Weekend: One (1) free general admission with valid military ID!

    Saturday, May 5
    First Pitch: 2:05 p.m.
    Gates Open: 12:35 p.m.
    Giveaway: Camo sunglasses for the first 750 fans!
    Military Appreciation Weekend: One (1) free general admission with valid military ID!

    Sunday, May 6
    First Pitch: 1:05 p.m.
    Gates Open: 11:35 p.m.
    Military Appreciation Weekend: One (1) free general admission with valid military ID!
    Family Funday: Face painting and balloon twisting stations pre-game for families to enjoy! Kids are invited to run the bases following the conclusion of the game.

    Order your tickets for the weekend online at Huskers.com/tickets or by calling Nebraska Athletics Development & Ticketing at 402-472-3111 or 800-8-BIGRED (M-F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.).

    Full story: vetsuccess.unl.edu
  • April 24, 2018

    Stress-reducing activities offered ahead of finals week

    To help students better manage demands of end-of-the-semester assignments, projects and tests, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is expanding study space hours and offering a series of stress-reducing events.

    End-of-the-semester activities

    •OASIS Late Night Lounge — De-stress Fest, April 23-26, 5:30 p.m. OASIS Student Lounge, Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center: Free dinner followed by a fun, stress-reducing activity.

    •Art and Soul — April 25, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., First Nebraskans Room, Gaughan Multicultural Center: Art activity designed for self-care, mindfulness and reflection. No art experience or supplies needed.

    •Fuel Your Finals — April 25, 5 to 6 p.m., Atrium, Campus Recreation Center: Create make and take snacks that provide fuel for final exams.

    •Study at Sheldon — April 26, 5 to 8 p.m., Sheldon Museum of Art: Find inspiration by studying in Sheldon galleries, free snacks available.

    •Free Group Fitness Classes — April 28 to May 4, Campus Recreation: All group fitness classes during the final week of the semester are free to students and Campus Rec members. A full schedule is available online.

    Extended study hours

    •Adele Coryell Hall Learning Commons — Open 24/7 through May 5. Learn more online.

    •Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center — Open until midnight May 29 to May 3.

    Full story: news.unl.edu