All events are in Central time unless specified.

Thursday, August 17

Exhibition

Opportunity & Opposition: A Century of Women’s Athletics

Recurring Date Info:
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All Day
Location: Love Library South Room: Second floor
Bounding over hurdles in billowing bloomers. Posing proudly with trophies and letter-sweaters. Hustling for the soccer ball on field where Love Library now stands. These are only a few of the images of women athletes featured in a new exhibit opening …
This event originated in Libraries.
Art Exhibition

The Local Art Plug Summer Collection

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8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Location: Link, 2nd Floor Target Audiences:
The Local Art Plug has curated an art collection of local artists from the Omaha and Lincoln communities. Featured artists include Jenna Johnson, Brad Marr, Ricke Fahrenbruch and many more. You’ll find a wide variety of pieces including acrylic, …
This event originated in NIC Events Calendar.
Activity

Urban Plunge: First-Year students Service Project

hosted by Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement

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9:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Meet near Broyhill Fountain Target Audiences:
An opportunity for first-year students to engage in a morning of service and to explore the potential ways they can use their skills to make a positive impact in our community. Urban Plunge supports and cultivates a spirit of engagement and service …
Activity

Commuter Student Connect for Class Routes Tours

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10:00 am – 11:30 am
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Near Starbucks Coffee Target Audiences:
If you are a commuter student and planning to attend class routes tours, come meet up with us and attend with fellow commuter students. We’ll meet by the Nebraska Union Starbucks on City Campus.
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Activity

Downtown Walking Tour

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10:00 am – 10:30 am
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Near Starbucks Coffee Target Audiences:
Join in on a walking tour of downtown Lincoln led by current students. We’ll meet by the Nebraska Union Starbucks on City Campus.
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Activity

Mapping Your Class Routes Tour

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10:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Near Starbucks Coffee Target Audiences:
Join 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 while getting to know classmates. Be sure to bring an electronic version of your fall- …
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Activity

Transfer Student Connect for Downtown Walking Tour

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10:00 am – 11:30 am
Location: Nebraska Union Target Audiences:
If you’re a transfer student looking to learn more about your new community, come join us for a walking tour of downtown Lincoln. See all that downtown has to offer while getting to know other transfer students.
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Activity

Ice Cream Bike Ride

Hosted by Outdoor Adventures

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12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: Campus Recreation Center
Take a bike ride from City Campus to East Campus, meet some fellow students, and get an ice cream cone at the UNL Dairy Store. All rides begin at the Outdoor Adventures Center. This is a FREE event!
This event originated in Campus Recreation.
Activity

Mapping Your Class Routes Tour

Date:
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12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Near Starbucks Coffee Target Audiences:
Join 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 while getting to know classmates. Be sure to bring an electronic version of your fall- …
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Activity

College of Public Affairs and Community Service Open House

CPACS Open House

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2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Under the Scott Engineering Center Link, between Nebraska Hall and Othmer Hall Target Audiences:
New and returning students are invited to join us to kick off the fall semester!
Activity

College Welcome Programs

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2:30 pm
Location: Various Locations
Each college and advising center will be hosting an official welcome celebration during this timeframe. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with faculty, staff, and other new students within your academic college.
This event originated in BRW Signature.
Tour/Open House

Explore Center Kickoff

College Welcome Event

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2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Love Library North & Link Room: Under the Link Target Audiences:
Are you an incoming Explore Center student? Come and join the Explore Center Kickoff to grab a t-shirt, see where the Explore Center is located, and learn more about our workshops and events.
Activity

New Business Student Kickoff

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2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: College of Business - Howard L. Hawks Hall Target Audiences:
New College of Business students are invited to meet Dean Farrell at your official welcome to the Nebraska Business community. Join fellow students to learn more about the college and what to expect during your first semester. Celebrate being a …
This event originated in College of Business.
Social Event

Stop By, Say Hi

Hosted by the CoJMC to welcome our first-year students.

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2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Andersen Hall Room: First Floor Target Audiences:
Come to Andersen Hall and meet your first-year course instructors and JOMC 100 peer mentors, and get acquainted with your advisors. A great way to start your UNL experience.
Special Event

This is CASNR

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2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Nebraska East Union Room: Great Plains Room Target Audiences:
The College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources (CASNR) is excited to welcome you to our CASNR community. We will start at 2:30PM sharp, so don’t be late! Come to connect with students, staff, and others in your major. Get some swag, meet …
Social Event

CAS Kickoff

PART OF BIG RED WELCOME

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3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: West Side Oldfather Hall Target Audiences:
New College of Arts and Sciences students are welcome to join us at our annual CAS Kickoff!
This event originated in College of Arts and Sciences.
Tour/Open House

CEHS New Student Welcome

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3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall Room: 227 Target Audiences:
The College of Education and Human Sciences New Student Welcome is for all new to UNL students, first-time freshman as well as transfer students.
This event originated in CEHS.
Film - Feature

Shortcomings

Ross Movie

Recurring Date Info:
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5:00 pm
Location: Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center - Van Brunt Visitors Center Target Audiences:
Showing at The Ross August 4-17. Visit www.theross.org for tickets, show times, and more information. In Randall Park’s fresh, funny directorial debut, struggling filmmaker Ben (Justin H. Min) begins to explore what he wants in life when his …
This event originated in The Ross.
Film - Feature

Showing Up

Ross Movie

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5:00 pm
Location: Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center - Van Brunt Visitors Center Target Audiences:
Showing at The Ross August 11-24. Visit www.theross.org for tickets, show times, and more information. A sculptor (Michelle Williams) preparing to open a new show must balance her creative life with the daily dramas of family and friends, in Kelly …
This event originated in The Ross.
Activity

Big Red Welcome Group Fitness

Hosted by Campus Recreation

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5:30 pm – 6:20 pm
Location: Campus Recreation Center Room: Fitness Studio
Pilates, MixxedFit, and Yoga and offered for FREE as part of Big Red Welcome! Grab and friend and experience a Group Fitness class before the semester begins. Registration for each class opens 7 days prior to the class.
This event originated in Campus Recreation.
Activity

Bowling at Husker Bowling Center

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7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: Nebraska East Union Room: Husker Bowling Center Target Audiences:
*Spare* yourself the stress of finding something to do after a big day of moving in, and join us for a round of FREE bowling at the Husker Bowling Center! Located on the 1st Floor of the Nebraska East Union, the Husker Bowling Center is a six-lane …
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Film - Series

Fleabag

National Theatre Live

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7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center - Van Brunt Visitors Center Target Audiences:
Following a box-office record-breaking run in cinemas in 2019, Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s hilarious, award-winning one-woman show returns to theaters this summer as part of the National Theatre Live series. With family and friendships under strain and a …
This event originated in The Ross.
Activity

Abel-Sandoz Block Party

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8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Location: Abel Hall Target Audiences:
Kick off the semester at the residence hall Block Parties. Win free groceries to start your year! Compete in multiple rounds of grocery bingo in the Abel/Sandoz Welcome Center. Jazz up your room during the craft party in Mari’s Lounge. Make a …
This event originated in University Housing.
Activity

HSSV Block Party

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8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Location: Harper-Schramm-Smith Target Audiences:
Explore the inflatable obstacle course at the lively Harper-Schramm-Smith-Village complex block party! Play board games in the Harper Dining Conference Room, try the carnival food at the Harper Dining Center, and capture Polaroid memories with your …
This event originated in University Housing.
Activity

Kauffman Block Party

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8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Location: Kauffman Academic Residential Center
Join in the fun! The Kauffman Block Party features outdoor yard games on the Meier Commons, ice cream and root beer floats. Other fun activities near the hall. Block party locations vary, as each building complex will host a different activity or …
This event originated in University Housing.
Activity

Massengale-Love Block Party

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8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Location: Massengale Residential Center Target Audiences:
At the Massengale FRIENDSHIP block party, you’ll enjoy S’mores, friendship bracelets, and get a nice plant or succulent for your room. Block party locations vary, as each building complex will host a different activity or event—try one or try …
This event originated in University Housing.
Activity

Suites-Courtyards Block Party

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8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Location: University Suites
Activities at the Suites/Courtyards Block Party include basketball on the courts north of the Suites and yard games on the Cather/Pound Green Space. Choose a nice succulent to warm up your room. Enjoy Kona Ice & S’mores. Locations vary; each …
This event originated in University Housing.

Ongoing Events

Fundraiser

LPS Donation Drive

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8:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Help us support LPS teachers, who also support our CEHS students, as they prepare for another school year! Donation bins can be found at CEHS department offices (list of donation items can be found on the donation bins). Donations will be given to …
This event originated in CEHS.