All events are in Central time unless specified.

Tuesday, August 18

Activity

Take & Make

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9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Student Involvement, Suite 200
Feeling crafty? Looking for an easy-going activity to do with your pals? Swing by the Student Involvement office for a Take & Make activity! For this Take & Make activity you will have your choice between:
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Activity

Biking Your Class Routes Tour

Recurring Date Info:
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10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Outdoor Adventures Center
Enjoy a free scoop of ice cream from the East Campus Dairy Store after you test out the quickest biking routes between City and East Campuses and check out your class locations along the way. Bring a copy of your class schedule so you know which …
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Tour/Open House

Mapping Your Class Routes

Recurring Date Info:
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10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Crib
It’s been a while since you’ve been able to explore campus, so carpe diem! Join your Orientation Leaders for a fun tour through City Campus to begin feeling at-home on campus. You’ll familiarize yourself with campus buildings and resources …
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Social Event

First-Generation Student Meet & Greet

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10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Regency Suite
Are you the first in your family to attend college? You’re not alone! Join us at the First-Gen Meet & Greet to connect with other first-generation students, faculty, and staff to learn about campus resources, talk to others who know what it feels …
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Activity

Huskers Abroad 101

Recurring Date Info:
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10:30 am
Location: Virtual Session
Interested in going abroad but don’t know where to start? Attend a Huskers Abroad 101 session to take the first step toward going abroad!
This event originated in Global Experiences.
Activity

Dish It Up – Virtual Edition

Recurring Date Info:
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12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: Zoom Meeting
Join a lively weekly discussion about current and hot topics affecting students’ lives, the campus, and society in the United States and globally. Dish It Up is a safe space for students, staff, and faculty to share their personal views, engage in …
Activity

Calf Health Management on Arrival Webinar Series

Recurring Date Info:
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12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Location: Online
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension will host the 2020 Calf Health Management on Arrival Webinar Series. The webinars will take place weekly beginning on Aug. 18. The webinar series is designed to highlight management strategies relative …
This event originated in UNL Beef.
Activity

TLTE Doctoral Programs Orientation

Department of Teaching Learning and Teacher Education

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1:25 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Via Zoom
Unlike our graduate orientations of past years, we’ve decided to make it a zoom orientation this year to accommodate those who cannot meet in person, including international graduate students who are not able to travel in time to be on campus. …
This event originated in TLTE.
Other

Virtual Office Hours – School of Criminology & Criminal Justice

Recurring Date Info:
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2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Virtual – Zoom
In an effort to de-densify campus, we are offering virtual office hours for the Fall 2020 semester. Our virtual office hours are as follows:
Activity

YellowDig Orientation Group Meet-up

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3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Crib
Remember connecting with your Orientation Leader on the YellowDig platform in Canvas this summer? You read your groups’ profiles on YellowDig—now this is your opportunity to get to know your Orientation Leader and group members in real life …
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Tour/Open House

Downtown Walking Tour

Recurring Date Info:
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6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Crib
Explore your new college town with a great tour guide—our Orientation Leaders. Meet at the Nebraska Union Crib to embark on a walking tour of downtown Lincoln. You’ll discover coffee shops, restaurants and local businesses. You’ll also learn …
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Activity

Out-of-State Student Welcome: Eastern U.S.

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7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Second Floor
Out-of-state students from eastern and northeastern U.S.: join us to connect with other students from your state and/or region! Meet your out-of-state student Orientation Leader and participate in fun activities to get to know your peers.
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.