Activity
Time:
Fitness Classes
Date:
10:00 am –
12:00 pm
Location:
Sapp Recreation Facility
Try out different fitness formats to find one that works for you. We’ll have 30 minute mini classes to give you a chance to meet the instructors and explore your options. Open to all fitness and ability levels.
This event originated in Student Life.
Activity
Time:
Haymarket Farmer’s Market
Date:
10:00 am –
12:00 pm
Location:
Nebraska Union
Room: The Crib
Join the Orientation Leaders for a walk to the historic Haymarket Farmer’s Market! Meet the OL’s at the Nebraska Union Crib to walk to the Haymarket. There will be fresh produce, deserts, and specialty craft items for sale. This Farmer’s Market runs …
This event originated in Student Life.
Activity
Time:
Mapping Your Class Routes
Date:
10:00 am –
12:00 pm
Location:
Nebraska Union
Room: The Crib
Need help finding where your classes are this fall? Meet your Orientation Leaders in the Nebraska Union Crib to take a campus walking tour to prepare yourself for your first days as a college student!
This event originated in Student Life.
Interest Group Lunches
Big Red Welcome
12:00 pm –
1:00 pm
Location:
Dining Centers
During lunch, look for tables designated with special hobby and/or interest topics and join the group to meet others who share your interests. Interest Group topics will be listed on the digital messaging boards in University Housing and Dining …
This event originated in University Housing.
Activity
Time:
Big Red Bike Ride
Date:
1:00 pm –
4:00 pm
Location:
Outdoor Adventure Center
Six different bike rides beginning on the top of the hour!
This event originated in Student Life.
Activity
Time:
Lend A Hand: Husker Civic Challenge
Date:
1:00 pm –
4:00 pm
Location:
Nebraska Union
Room: Auditorium
Lend a Hand is an opportunity for first-year students to participate in an afternoon of hands-on service throughout the Lincoln community. Service projects will include outdoor community beautification, working with after-school Community Learning …
This event originated in Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement.
Lecture
Time:
Nebraska Lecture featuring Mike Babcock
Date:
1:00 pm
Location:
Nebraska State Fair Room: Raising Nebraska Building
Mike Babcock, Nebraska Football historian and sports writer, will present the August Nebraska Lecture, “Building a Dynasty: The History of Nebraska Football.”
This event originated in Office of Research and Innovation.
Activity
Time:
Daniel Franzese—“Yass, You’re Amazing Tour”
Date:
9:30 pm
Location:
Nebraska Union
Room: Auditorium
Comedian Daniel Franzese will perform at a Big Red Welcome event during Party at the Union. Free for everyone! Presented by UPC Nebraska.
This event originated in Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement.
Activity
Time:
Party at the Union
Date:
9:30 pm –
11:55 pm
Location:
Nebraska Union
Party at the Union serves as a great way to meet and have fun with other students. Held in the Nebraska Union and on the Plaza, Party at the Union includes activities such as: karaoke, caricature artist, various RSO club activities; balloon artist, …
This event originated in Student Life.
Ongoing Events
Exhibit - Artifacts
The Heart of Campus: A N150 Exhibit
Date:
–
Time:
All Day
Location:
Love Library South
Room: 218
“The Heart of Campus” is a new exhibit to celebrate N150. A special tribute to University Hall and other artifacts curated by the University Archives & Special Collections staff are featured. A selection of archival photographs run on the virtual …
This event originated in Libraries.