You don’t need a title to be a leader.
You are already shaping the people, organizations, and communities around you everyday.
Now take your leadership skills to the next level with the Grow. Connect. Lead. Pathway:
- Grow. Explore your values, strengths, confidence, resilience, and the kind of leader you want to be.
- Connect. Build stronger relationships, communicate effectively, collaborate, navigate differences, and find community.
- Lead. Use what you've learned to contribute, create positive change, and make an impact in the communities that matter to you.
Complete the GCL Pathway and receive:
- Certificate of Recognition, presented at the Student Impact Awards in spring semester.
- A free Phone/Watch Power Bank (valued at $20)
Make GCL your own.
Participate in workshops and experiences that interest you, build your leadership skills, and track your progress along the way. Experiences range from 1-2 hours. Seven experiences are required to complete the CGL Pathway.
COMING SOON: RSO Pathway
Upcoming Grow Experiences
Aug 29, 2026 | 2 to 4 pm
Finding Your Place
Nebraska East Union, Garden Room
Finding Your Place is an interactive workshop where you’ll connect with other students, explore involvement and leadership opportunities, and identify realistic ways to get involved without overcommitting—building confidence and creating a college experience that feels meaningful and authentic to you.
Sign up on NvolveUAug 30, 2026 | 12:30 to 2:30 PM
Finding Your Place
Nebraska Union, Room 200, Green Room
Finding Your Place is an interactive workshop where you’ll connect with other students, explore involvement and leadership opportunities, and identify realistic ways to get involved without overcommitting—building confidence and creating a college experience that feels meaningful and authentic to you.
Sign up on NvolveUAug 31, 2026 | 7 to 9 PM
Finding Your Place
Nebraska Union, Room 200, Green Room
Finding Your Place is an interactive workshop where you’ll connect with other students, explore involvement and leadership opportunities, and identify realistic ways to get involved without overcommitting—building confidence and creating a college experience that feels meaningful and authentic to you.
Sign up on NvolveUSept 17, 2026 | 7 to 9 PM
The Leader You Already Are
Nebraska East Union, Garden Room
Leadership is more than holding a position—it’s how you create an impact every day. Through interactive activities, discussion, and reflection, The Leader You Already Are will help you explore your strengths, values, and leadership style while building the confidence and practical strategies to lead authentically in your relationships, organizations, classrooms, and communities at UNL.
Sign up on NvolveUSept 27, 2026 | 12:30 to 2:30 PM
The Leader You Already Are
Nebraska Union, Room 200, Green Room
Leadership is more than holding a position—it’s how you create an impact every day. Through interactive activities, discussion, and reflection, The Leader You Already Are will help you explore your strengths, values, and leadership style while building the confidence and practical strategies to lead authentically in your relationships, organizations, classrooms, and communities at UNL.
Sign up on NvolveUOct 1, 2026 | 9 to 11 AM
The Leader You Already Are
Nebraska East Union, Garden Room
Leadership is more than holding a position—it’s how you create an impact every day. Through interactive activities, discussion, and reflection, The Leader You Already Are will help you explore your strengths, values, and leadership style while building the confidence and practical strategies to lead authentically in your relationships, organizations, classrooms, and communities at UNL.
Sign up on NvolveUOct 8, 2026 | 2:00 to 4:00 PM
LeaderShape: Resilience
Nebraska Union, Room 200, Green Room
Leadership and involvement can be meaningful, but they can also be stressful and emotionally demanding. Through interactive activities, discussion, and reflection, LeaderShape: Resilience will help you develop strategies for navigating challenges and setbacks, managing stress, maintaining balance, and building sustainable habits that support your well-being and long-term growth at UNL.
Sign up on NvolveUOct 14, 2026 | 5:00 to 7:00 PM
LeaderShape: Resilience
Nebraska Union, Room 200, Green Room
Leadership and involvement can be meaningful, but they can also be stressful and emotionally demanding. Through interactive activities, discussion, and reflection, LeaderShape: Resilience will help you develop strategies for navigating challenges and setbacks, managing stress, maintaining balance, and building sustainable habits that support your well-being and long-term growth at UNL.
Sign up on NvolveUOct 27, 2026 | 3:00 to 5:00 PM
The Leader You Already Are
Nebraska Union, Room 200, Green Room
Leadership is more than holding a position—it’s how you create an impact every day. Through interactive activities, discussion, and reflection, The Leader You Already Are will help you explore your strengths, values, and leadership style while building the confidence and practical strategies to lead authentically in your relationships, organizations, classrooms, and communities at UNL.
Sign up on NvolveUNov 18, 2026 | 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Time Management for Real Life
Nebraska Union, Room 200, Green Room
Time management isn’t about being productive every second—it’s about managing your priorities, energy, responsibilities, and expectations realistically. Through interactive activities, discussion, and reflection, Time Management for Real Life will help you reduce overwhelm, strengthen organization, and build practical, sustainable routines for balancing academics, involvement, work, leadership, and personal well-being at UNL.
Sign up on NvolveUDec 7, 2026 | 7:00 to 9:00 PM
LeaderShape: Resilience
Nebraska Union, Room 200, Green Room
Leadership and involvement can be meaningful, but they can also be stressful and emotionally demanding. Through interactive activities, discussion, and reflection, LeaderShape: Resilience will help you develop strategies for navigating challenges and setbacks, managing stress, maintaining balance, and building sustainable habits that support your well-being and long-term growth at UNL.
Sign up on NvolveUDec 11, 2026 | 3:00 to 5:00 PM
LeaderShape: Resilience
Nebraska Union, Room 200, Green Room
Leadership and involvement can be meaningful, but they can also be stressful and emotionally demanding. Through interactive activities, discussion, and reflection, LeaderShape: Resilience will help you develop strategies for navigating challenges and setbacks, managing stress, maintaining balance, and building sustainable habits that support your well-being and long-term growth at UNL.
Sign up on NvolveUUpcoming Connect Experiences
Sept 14, 2026 | 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Building Trust on Teams
Nebraska Union, Room 200, Green Room
Strong teams are built on trust, communication, and accountability. Through interactive activities, discussion, and reflection, Building Trust on Teams will help you better understand communication and collaboration styles, navigate common teamwork challenges, and build stronger relationships that contribute to healthy group dynamics and organizational success at UNL.
Sign up on NvolveUSept 29, 2026 | 2 to 4 pm
Difficult Conversations Without Making it Worse
Nebraska Union, Room 200, Green Room
Difficult conversations are a normal part of leadership, teamwork, and involvement—but navigating them effectively takes practice. Through interactive activities, discussion, and reflection, this workshop will help you approach conflict with greater confidence, give and receive feedback, set healthy boundaries, listen with empathy, and communicate through challenging situations while maintaining productive relationships.
Sign up on NvolveUOct 25, 2026 | 5:30 to 7:30 PM
Building Trust on Teams
Nebraska Union, Room 200, Green Room
Strong teams are built on trust, communication, and accountability. Through interactive activities, discussion, and reflection, Building Trust on Teams will help you better understand communication and collaboration styles, navigate common teamwork challenges, and build stronger relationships that contribute to healthy group dynamics and organizational success at UNL.
Sign up on NvolveUNov 4, 2026 | 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Difficult Conversations Without Making It Worse
Nebraska Union, Room 200, Green Room
Difficult conversations are a normal part of leadership, teamwork, and involvement—but navigating them effectively takes practice. Through interactive activities, discussion, and reflection, this workshop will help you approach conflict with greater confidence, give and receive feedback, set healthy boundaries, listen with empathy, and communicate through challenging situations while maintaining productive relationships.
Sign up on NvolveUNov 10, 2026 | 3:00 to 5:00 PM
Meetings People Don’t Hate
Nebraska Union, Room 200, Green Room
Meetings can either energize a team or drain it. Through interactive activities, discussion, and reflection, Meetings People Don’t Hate will help you build practical strategies for creating clear agendas, encouraging participation, facilitating productive discussions, and leading organized, engaging meetings that respect people’s time and strengthen organizational culture at UNL.
Sign up on NvolveUNov 13, 2026 | 2:00 to 4:00 PM
AI as a Leadership Tool
Nebraska East Union, Garden Room
Artificial intelligence is changing how students learn, communicate, organize, and lead. Through interactive activities, discussion, and hands-on exploration, AI as a Leadership Tool will help you use AI practically, ethically, and intentionally for brainstorming, planning, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving while understanding its limitations and responsible use in academic and leadership settings.
Sign up on NvolveUUpcoming Lead Experiences
Sept 10, 2026 | 3:00 to 4:00 PM
Popcorn Pop-Up: SLICE-Volunteer Fair for 9/11 Day
Nebraska Union, The Crib
Students will write thank-you cards expressing their appreciation to first responders for their service. They will also have the opportunity to explore a nonprofit volunteer fair, where they can learn about local organizations and discover ways to get involved in serving their community.
More DetailsSept 11, 2026 | 5:30 to 7:30 AM
Memorial Stadium Stair Climb for 9/11 Day
Memorial Stadium - Gate 11
Participants are invited to climb the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center towers as a symbolic tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of the victims, survivors, first responders, service members, and all those impacted by the events of 9/11. You're welcome to complete the full 110-story challenge or participate at your own pace by climbing as many stairs or laps as you'd like. Every step is a meaningful way to honor those affected.
Sign up on NvolveUSept 16, 2026 | 2:00 to 4:00 PM
9/11 Day of Service & Remembrance: Hygiene Kit Volunteer Project
Nebraska East Union, Prairie Suite
Help assemble 700+ hygiene kits for individuals and families experiencing hardship in our community. Volunteers can sign up for 30-minute or one-hour shifts, making it easy to participate whether you have a little time or can stay longer. No experience is necessary—just bring your willingness to serve. The completed hygiene kits will be distributed during Project Connect Lincoln in partnership with United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County, providing essential supplies to community members in need.
Sign up on NvolveUSept 17, 2026 | 2:00 to 4:00 PM
9/11 Day of Service & Remembrance: Hygiene Kit Volunteer Project
Nebraska Union, Chimney Rock
Help assemble 700+ hygiene kits for individuals and families experiencing hardship in our community. Volunteers can sign up for 30-minute or one-hour shifts, making it easy to participate whether you have a little time or can stay longer. No experience is necessary—just bring your willingness to serve. The completed hygiene kits will be distributed during Project Connect Lincoln in partnership with United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County, providing essential supplies to community members in need.
Sign up on NvolveUSept 17, 2026 | 4:00 to 5:00 PM
Community Builder Session
Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center, Room 211
Connect with five nonprofits participate in an interactive panel to gain career advice and learn about the nonprofit sector.
Featured Nonprofits: Food Fort, Big Gumdrop Outdoors, Girls on the Run of Nebraska, Big Brothers Big Sisters
Sept 21, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Engage Lincoln: Center for People
3901 N 27th St, Lincoln, NE 68521
Center for People is here to break cycles of poverty and help people in Lincoln achieve lasting economic independence. Volunteers will have the opportunity to organize a donations and distribute items to individuals.
Sign up on NvolveUSept 22, 2026 | 10:00AM to 12:00 PM
Engage Lincoln: Good Neighbor Community Center
2617 Y St, Lincoln, NE 68503
The Good Neighbor Community Center (GNCC) offers essential and emergency services, providing support to families and individuals in Lincoln and Lancaster County. Volunteers will have the opportunity to organize a donations and distribute items to individuals.
Sign up on NvolveUSept 23, 2026 | 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Engage Lincoln: Food Bank of Lincoln
1221 Kingbird Rd, Lincoln, NE 68521
The Food Bank of Lincoln is a proud member of Feeding America. Since our founding in 1982, we’ve been focused on our mission to alleviate hunger in Southeast Nebraska. Volunteers will have the opportunity to organize a donations and distribute items to individuals.
Sign up on NvolveUSept 24, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Engage Lincoln: Lincoln Hygiene Network
6200 Adams St, Inside the Northeast United Church of Christ
The Lincoln Hygiene Network is Lincoln–Lancaster County’s only hygiene and period product bank, providing essential period, body, dental, and hair care items to children, seniors, and families in need. Volunteers will help with sorting and organizing hygiene supplies.
Sign up on NvolveUSept 25, 2026 | 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Engage Lincoln: People City Mission
People City Mission Homeless Shelter located at 110 Q st, Lincoln, Ne 68508
People's City Mission is to be a witness for Christ among the poor and homeless, to serve their needs, and to advocate their cause to the community at large. Volunteers will have the opportunity to serve food to participants and distribute donated items.
Sign up on NvolveUSept 30, 2026 | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Project Connect Lincoln
Pinnacle Bank Arena
Project Connect Lincoln is a one day, one stop event for essential services and support for anyone experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness. Volunteers will work directly with event guests to assess their specific needs and guide them to the various service and information providers’ booths
Sign up on NvolveUOct 15, 2026 | 4:00 to 5:00 PM
Community Builder Session
Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center, Room 211
Connect with five nonprofits and participate in an interactive panel to gain career advice and learn about the nonprofit sector.
Featured Nonprofits: Good Neighbor Community Center, League of Women Votes Lancaster County
Nov 19, 2026 | 4:00 to 5:00 PM
Community Builder Session
Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center, Room 211
Connect with five nonprofits and participate in an interactive panel to gain career advice and learn about the nonprofit sector.
Featured Nonprofits: Family Services of Lincoln, TBA
Questions? Send a message to Isabella Flamel, iflamel2@unl.edu