All events are in Central time unless specified.

Friday, August 18

Exhibition

Opportunity & Opposition: A Century of Women’s Athletics

Recurring Date Info:
Daily:
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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

Recurring Date Info:
Daily:
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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.
Training

State and National Landscape on the Value and Use of Peer Support Services

with Amy Brinkley

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9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Zoom Target Audiences:
For Nebraska Certified Peer Support Specialists, Intermediate Instructional Level
This event originated in Public Policy Center.
Career Fair

Campus Job Fair

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10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Platte River Room South Target Audiences:
Find your next experience in an on campus job at the Campus Job Fair, Friday, August 18, 2023, 10am-12pm in the Nebraska Union Ballroom! Campus employers will be there to welcome you, tell you about their opportunities and how to apply. No pressure, …
This event originated in Career Services.
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.
Social Event

Learning Community Welcome Event

Hosted by Residence Life Learning Communities

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10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Vine Fields Target Audiences:
All first-year Learning Community students are invited to take part in fun games and mixers at the LC Welcome Event. Kick off the year by meeting your Peer Mentor and getting to know others in your LC.
This event originated in Residence Life.
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

Big Red Welcome Group Fitness

Hosted by Campus Recreation

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12:00 pm – 12:50 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.
Training

Search Process Seminar

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2:00 pm
Location: Online via Zoom Target Audiences:
UNL faculty, staff, and graduate students serving on a search committee are required to attend an educational seminar covering legal issues and university policies and procedures prior to the first meeting of the search committee. Although not …
This event originated in Search Process Seminars.
Activity

Transfer/Commuter Student Welcome

Date:
Time:
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Adele Coryell Hall Learning Commons Target Audiences:
Join us for the Transfer and Commuter student welcome. Meet other transfer or commuter students, talk with campus resources, free ice coffee and swag! Meet us behind the Dunkin Donuts on the first floor of the Adele Learning commons in Love Library …
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Film - Feature

Showing Up

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 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.
Film - Documentary

Squaring the Circle

Ross Movie

Recurring Date Info:
Daily:
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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 18-31. Visit www.theross.org for tickets, show times, and more information. SQUARING THE CIRCLE (THE STORY OF HIPGNOSIS) tells the story of Storm Thorgerson and Aubrey “Po” Powell, the creative geniuses behind the …
This event originated in The Ross.
Activity

Tunnel Walk & New Student Welcome

Date:
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5:00 pm
Location: Memorial Stadium Target Audiences:
The Tunnel Walk isn’t just for the Husker football team! Join us at Memorial Stadium at 5 p.m. to partake in the Tunnel Walk and make the Class of 2027 “N” on the Memorial Stadium field. The Class of 2027 will receive their formal welcome from …
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Special Event

Chancellor’s BBQ

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6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Meier Commons Target Audiences:
Students are invited to join Chancellor Bennett for a BBQ picnic following the Tunnel Walk and New Student Welcome. Deans and senior administrators will be present to welcome the class of 2027! Vegan and allergen-friendly options will be available.
This event originated in BRW Signature.
Activity

Bowling at Husker Bowling Center

Date:
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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.
Activity

Cornhusker Marching Band Exhibition

Date:
Time:
7:00 pm
Location: Memorial Stadium Target Audiences:
The Cornhusker Marching Band will hold its annual exhibition concert on Friday, Aug. 18 at 7 p.m. in Memorial Stadium. The event is free and open to the public.
Activity

HuskerMania

Hosted by Campus Recreation

Date:
Time:
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Mabel Lee Fields Room: Mabel Lee Fields
Celebrate your campus arrival at the must-attend Friday night event for Big Red Welcome, with thousands of Husker students. Throughout the night, roam the Campus Recreation spaces to connect with student organizations, sport clubs, intramural sports …
This event originated in Campus Recreation.
Activity

Hypnotist - Mind Games by Paul Ramsay

Presented by RHA

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Time:
8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Location: Willa Cather Dining Complex Room: Red Cloud Target Audiences:
Prepare to be captivated while having your reality shattered as RHA proudly presents the first of two performances of hilarious hypnotism with the extraordinary Paul Ramsay.
Activity

Hypnotist - Mind Games by Paul Ramsay

Presented by RHA

Date:
Time:
10:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Location: Willa Cather Dining Complex Room: Red Cloud Target Audiences:
Prepare to be captivated while having your reality shattered as RHA proudly presents the second of two performances of hilarious hypnotism with the extraordinary Paul Ramsay.

Ongoing Events

Fundraiser

LPS Donation Drive

Date:
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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.