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Saturday, August 24

Activity

Husker Student POWER Challenge Presented by Follett

Recurring Date Info:
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12:00 am – 11:55 pm
Virtual Location: Goosechase
Target Audiences:
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

Recurring Date Info:
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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.
Exhibition

Artificial Archivist: ChatGPT as Curator

The Birth of Nebraska’s Unicameral Legislature: A Singular Solution for Representative Government

Recurring Date Info:
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8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Love Library South Room: Lower Level Target Audiences:
You are invited to visit and engage with the latest exhibit-within-an-exhibit of Archives & Special Collections located in the lower level of Love Library South.
This event originated in Libraries.
Conference/Symposium

Latino Small Business Conference

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8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Sandhills Global Event Center Target Audiences:
Provedores
This event originated in Rural Prosperity Nebraska.
Art Exhibition

Monos in Oil art exhibition

Recurring Date Info:
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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.
Sport - Intercollegiate - Volleyball

Nebraska Volleyball Fan Day

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Starts at 9:00 am
Location: Devaney Sports Center Target Audiences:
Meet the team on Saturday, August 24th at 10am at Bob Devaney Sports Center
This event originated in Husker Athletics.
Activity

Ice Cream Bike Rides

Biking Adventure

Date:
Time:
9:30 am – 11:30 am
Location: Outdoor Adventures Center Target Audiences:
Get outside to explore Lincoln and enjoy a treat along the way. This is a fun and casual bicycle ride where you can get to know your fellow students and learn more about Outdoor Adventures. The route will start at the Outdoor Adventures Center (930 N …
This event originated in Campus Recreation.
Activity

Haymarket Farmers Market Tour

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10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Target Audiences:
Located only half a mile from the City Campus, the historic Haymarket Farmer’s Market offers fresh produce, baked goods and innovative arts and crafts. Meet your Orientation Leaders at the Nebraska Union Crib to walk to the historic Haymarket …
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Activity

Mapping Your Class Routes Tour

Recurring Date Info:
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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.
Program

Nebraska Warrior Writers - Omaha

in partnership with Humanities Nebraska

Recurring Date Info:
Biweekly: –
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10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Wildlife Rehab’s Baldwin Center Target Audiences:
In the autumn of 2014, Humanities Nebraska, the Nebraska Writing Project, and the Veterans Administration partnered to launch a new writing program aimed at veterans and active duty military personnel, veterans, and their families or support partners …
This event originated in Nebraska Writing Project.
Activity

Well-being Fest

BIG RED WELCOME SIGNATURE EVENT

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10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Meier Commons Target Audiences:
Join us for the 3rd Annual Well-being Fest event on the Meier Commons and Union Plaza. Activities include goat yoga and vendor fair with freebies, games and prize drawings!
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Sport - Intercollegiate - Football

Nebraska Football Fan Day

Date:
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Starts at 11:00 am
Location: Hawks Championship Center Target Audiences:
Meet the Team on Saturday, August 24th at 11:00am in Hawks Championship Center!
This event originated in Husker Athletics.
Activity

Commuter Student Connect for Ice Cream Bike Ride

Date:
Time:
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: Outdoor Adventures Center Target Audiences:
Join other commuter students to 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. Sign up online at: https://shopcrec.unl. …
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Activity

Ice Cream Bike Rides

Biking Adventure

Date:
Time:
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: Outdoor Adventures Center Target Audiences:
Get outside to explore Lincoln and enjoy a treat along the way. This is a fun and casual bicycle ride where you can get to know your fellow students and learn more about Outdoor Adventures. The route will start at the Outdoor Adventures Center (930 N …
This event originated in Campus Recreation.
Film - Documentary

Sugarcane

Ross Movie

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Starts at 12:30 pm
Location: Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center-Van Brunt Visitors Center Room: Ross Theaters (123 & 124) Target Audiences:
Showing at The Ross August 23-29. Visit theross.org for tickets, show times, and more information. The stunning debut feature documentary from Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie, SUGARCANE is a cinematic portrait of a community reconing with the …
This event originated in The Ross.
Activity

Husker Bowling Center reopens

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1:00 pm – 11:55 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Husker Bowling Center Target Audiences:
As the fall semester is set to start, it’s time to reopen the Husker Bowling Center. August 17, 2024 is the first day to enjoy bowling again after the center’s annual summer closedown.
This event originated in Nebraska Unions.
Social Event

Meet, Greet and Game

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2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Dinsdale Family Learning Commons Target Audiences:
Meet fellow students, play games and enjoy the beauty of East Campus in a relaxed atmosphere. Drop-in event with tabletop and videos games. Library staff will be on hand to assist with instructions. Details will be added closer to the event.
This event originated in Libraries.
Film - Feature

Seven Samurai

Ross Movie

Date:
Time:
Starts at 2:00 pm
Location: Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center-Van Brunt Visitors Center Room: Ross Theaters (123 & 124) Target Audiences:
Showing at The Ross August 23-29. Visit theross.org for tickets, show times, and more information. Akira Kurosawa’s cinematic masterpiece returns to theaters in a 4K restoration celebrating the film’s 70th anniversary. One of the most thrilling …
This event originated in The Ross.
Activity

Ice Cream Bike Rides

Biking Adventure

Date:
Time:
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: Outdoor Adventures Center Target Audiences:
Get outside to explore Lincoln and enjoy a treat along the way. This is a fun and casual bicycle ride where you can get to know your fellow students and learn more about Outdoor Adventures. The route will start at the Outdoor Adventures Center (930 N …
This event originated in Campus Recreation.
Activity

Transfer Student Connect at Ice Cream Bike Ride

Date:
Time:
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: Outdoor Adventures Center Target Audiences:
Meet up with other transfer students to 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. Sign up online at: https:// …
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Sport - Intercollegiate - Football

Boneyard Bash

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3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: Memorial Stadium Target Audiences:
Come hang out with the 2024 Nebraska Football team. Get FREE food, T-Shirt, and win prizes. Join us August 24th at 3:30pm, enter through Gate 24!
This event originated in Husker Athletics.
Activity

Sport Programs Rec Fest

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5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: 14th & Avery Recreation Area Target Audiences:
Drop in and join a team playing sand volleyball and basketball or play a variety of yard games like bags and ladder golf where you can interact with other students.
This event originated in Campus Recreation.
Social Event

BIPOC Welcome Reception

Big Red Welcome Signature Event

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7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Ballroom Target Audiences:
Welcome to the fourth Annual Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) Welcome Reception. During the reception, you’ll be able to meet current and incoming students, faculty and staff to build community with during your time here at the university. …
Social Event

Party at the Union

Big Red Welcome Signature Event

Date:
Time:
9:00 pm – 11:55 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Target Audiences:
Hey Huskers! Ready to start the year off right? Join us for the Big Red Welcome: Party at the Union! It’s THE social event of Big Red Welcome! Join thousands of Husker students as we dive into tons of student org activities, vibe with our DJ, chow …