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Tuesday, August 20

Activity

Husker Student POWER Challenge Presented by Follett

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12:00 am – 11:55 pm
Virtual Location: Goosechase
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A virtual “scavenger hunt” for everyone! Join your Husker community by participating in the Husker Student POWER Goosechase Challenge presented by Follett - Nebraska’s Campus Store.
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Art Exhibition

Kinzee Hillis art exhibition

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7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Location: Nebraska East Union Room: Loft Gallery (on 3rd floor) Target Audiences:
Lincoln-based artist Kinzee Hillis specializes in acrylic paint while emphasizing texture and color.
This event originated in Nebraska Unions.
Art Exhibition

Monos in Oil art exhibition

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8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Innovation Campus, 2nd Floor Link Target Audiences:
Monos in Oil is a captivating collection of monoprints created with oil paint and glass panes. The series features a diverse range of subject matter, from musicians to abstract portraits.
This event originated in NIC Events Calendar.
Program

Bean Growers Day in Grant

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Starts at 9:00 am MDT
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“Bean Growers Day in Grant” will feature Nebraska Extension specialists, educators, and members from the dry bean industry presenting on a variety of topics.
This event originated in Panhandle Research and Extension Center.
Activity

Downtown Walking Tour

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10:00 am – 11:30 am
Location: Nebraska Union 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 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.
Class

Childcare Providers Lunch and Learns — Learning and Playing Outside

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1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Virtual Location: zoom
Target Audiences:
Lunch and Learns - Learning and Playing Outside
Activity

Mapping Your Class Routes Tour

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1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Location: Nebraska Union 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.
Social Event

BIPOC Student Connect for Ice Cream

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1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: Canfield Administration Building North Room: 220 Target Audiences:
Meet up with other BIPOC students to walk over and enjoy a free ice cream on the Union Plaza. Stop by the TRIO office to connect with your peers and walk over to grab ice cream together.
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Special Event

Free Dairy Store Ice Cream on the Union Plaza

Sponsored by Follett - Nebraska’s Campus Store

Recurring Date Info:
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2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Plaza Target Audiences:
Take a break from moving in on a hot August day with a cold scoop of ice cream. All students are welcome to enjoy a free ice cream from the Dairy Store cart on the Nebraska Union’s Memorial Plaza. Students must present their NCard.
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Tour/Open House

Tour Love Library

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2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Location: Love Library South Room: First Floor Lobby Target Audiences:
Staff will lead small groups through popular study spaces and provide an overview of the services and resources available to help you succeed. Designed for all levels - undergraduate, graduate, international and transfer students are welcome.
This event originated in Libraries.
Tour/Open House

Campus Recreation Tour

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4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Campus Recreation Center Target Audiences:
Get a sneak peek at the spaces and workout amenities that are available to you on campus. Student employees will guide you around the facility to offer tips, answer questions, and help you feel comfortable at the rec centers.
This event originated in Campus Recreation.
Film - Documentary

Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger

Ross Movie

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Starts at 4:30 pm
Location: Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center-Van Brunt Visitors Center Room: Ross Theaters (123 & 124) Target Audiences:
Showing at The Ross August 9-22. Visit theross.org for tickets, show times, and more information. Presented and narrated by Martin Scorsese, MADE IN ENGLAND is a captivating journey through the visionary work of British filmmakers Michael Powell and …
This event originated in The Ross.
Activity

Mini Golf at Prehistoric Putt

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5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Prehistoric Putt Target Audiences:
Show off your putt-putt skills at an indoor mini golf course unlike anything you previously played. Choose from two 18-hole courses featuring unique layouts and custom-made obstacles, including: two warped walls, a half-pipe, plinko, volcanos, and …
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Special Event

Runza Night with UPC Nebraska

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5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Memorial Plaza Target Audiences:
Hang out next to Broyhill Fountain for a wonderfully delicious evening with free Runza sandwiches, the famous Runza Rex inflatable mascot, and the members of UPC Nebraska.
Activity

Bowling at Husker Bowling Center

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7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: Nebraska East Union Target Audiences:
*Spare* yourself the stress of finding something to do after a big week 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

Abel Sandoz Block Party

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8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Location: Abel-Sandoz Welcome Center Target Audiences:
Kick off the semester at the Abel/Sandoz Block Party! Individual events will include Extreme BINGO in the Welcome Center and crafts, board games and more throughout the complex. All the activities will provide opportunities for students to engage …
This event originated in Residence Life.
Activity

Late-Night History Tour

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8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Broyhill Fountain Target Audiences:
Want to see some spooky spots around campus? Join an Orientation Leader for a late-night tour of campus! Meet at the Union Plaza by Broyhill Fountain.
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Activity

Transfer and Commuter Student Connect for Late-Night History Tour

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8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Broyhill Fountain Target Audiences:
Want to see some spooky spots around campus with other transfer or commuter students? Join an Orientation Leader for a late-night tour of campus! Meet at the Union Plaza by Broyhill Fountain.
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.