All events are in Central time unless specified.
Tour/Open House
Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory Open House
Date:
Time:
Starts at
8:00 am MDT
Location:
Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory
Target Audiences:
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory (GSL) will host its annual open house Wednesday, Aug. 20, near Whitman, Nebraska. The event invites all cattle producers and industry professionals to attend for the latest updates …
This event originated in West Central Research & Extension Center.
Activity
Husker Student POWER Challenge Presented by Follett
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Daily:
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Date:
Starts at
8:00 am
Target Audiences:
A virtual “scavenger hunt” for everyone! Join your Husker community by participating in the Husker Student POWER Challenge presented by Follett - Nebraska’s Campus Store.
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Art Exhibition
Unfold: Exploring the Development of Creative Voice, An Art Exhibition
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Daily:
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Date:
8:00 am –
8:00 pm
Location:
Nebraska Innovation Campus, 2nd Floor Link
Target Audiences:
Curated by Kimberley D’Adamo, Unfold is a creative exhibition by the UNL Art TEAMs (Teaching with Arts & Emerging Media). This exhibit invites viewers to imagine the future of education through the lens of artistic exploration and innovation.
This event originated in NIC Events Calendar.
Class
Agri-Essentials: LLCs for Nebraska Farms and Ranches
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Daily:
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Date:
Starts at
9:00 am
Virtual Location:
Agri-Essentials
Target Audiences:
The Nebraska Women in Agriculture program is proud to announce the launch of a new online course, LLCs for Nebraska Farms and Ranches, available from July 1, 2025 to August 31, 2025. This self-paced course will be housed within the program’s online …
This event originated in Nebraska Women In Agriculture.
Activity
Big Red Welcome Group Fitness Classes
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Daily:
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Date:
9:00 am –
6:00 pm
Target Audiences:
Break a sweat, stretch your muscles, and find your zen with these specialty offerings from Campus Recreations. Classes are offered daily during Big Red Welcome. View the schedule and pre-register for a spot at these FREE events at: https://go.unl.edu …
This event originated in Campus Recreation.
Workshop
N2R Workshop
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Daily:
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Date:
9:00 am –
12:00 pm
Location:
Kiewit Hall
Room: A541
Target Audiences:
The N2R workshop is a five-day intensive training on RStudio for graduate students. Registration is required and seats are limited. Priority will be given to students in College of Engineering programs.
This event originated in Engineering and Computing Education Core.
Activity
Commuter Student Connect for Downtown Walking Tour
Date:
Time:
10:00 am –
11:30 am
Location:
Nebraska Union
Room: Near Starbucks Coffee
Target Audiences:
If you’re a commuter student, plan to join orientation leaders for a walking tour of downtown Lincoln. See all that downtown has to offer while getting to know other commuter students.
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Activity
Downtown Walking Tour
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Daily:
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Date:
10:00 am –
11:30 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
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Daily:
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Date:
10:00 am –
11:30 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 Class Routes Tours
Date:
Time:
10:00 am –
11:30 am
Location:
Nebraska Union
Room: Near Starbucks Coffee
Target Audiences:
Are you a transfer students? Do you need help finding your classes? Come join us for class routes tours, and have current students help you find your classes with fellow transfer students!
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Free Ice Cream at the Dairy Store
Sponsored by Follett- Nebraska’s Campus Store
Date:
Time:
2:00 pm –
4:00 pm
Location:
Food Industry Complex
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 stop by the East Campus Dairy Store for a free ice cream. Students must present their NCard.
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Fulbright U.S. Student Program Information Sessions
Hosted by Institute of International Education (IIE)
Date:
Time:
2:00 pm –
3:00 pm
Virtual Location:
Fulbright U.S. Student Program Webinar
Target Audiences:
Curious about life abroad? Ready to take your academic or professional journey to the next level? Join the International Institute of Education (IIIE) for the upcoming Fulbright U.S. Student Program Webinar Series and explore how you can study, …
This event originated in Undergraduate Research & Fellowships.
Tour/Open House
Tour Love Library
Date:
Time:
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.
Activity
Mapping Your Class Routes Tour
Date:
Time:
3:00 pm –
4:30 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.
The Last Class
Ross Movie
Date:
Time:
Starts at
5:15 pm
Target Audiences:
Showing at The Ross August 8-14. Visit theross.org for tickets, show times, and more information. THE LAST CLASS is a nuanced and deeply personal portrait of master educator Robert Reich teaching his final course and reflecting on a period of immense …
This event originated in The Ross.
Activity
Bowling at Husker Bowling Center
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Daily:
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Date:
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 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.
Performing Arts - Musical Theatre
Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Daily:
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Date:
7:00 pm –
9:00 pm
Location:
Lied Center for Performing Arts
Room: Main Stage
For the first time in forever, experience the musical phenomenon that has taken the world by storm! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, Disney’s Frozen includes all the film’s beloved songs by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and …
This event originated in Lied Center for Performing Arts.
Sorry, Baby
Ross Movie
Date:
Time:
Starts at
7:15 pm
Location:
Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center-Van Brunt Visitors Center
Room: Ross Theaters (123 & 124)
Target Audiences:
Showing at The Ross August 8-21. Visit theross.org for tickets, show times, and more information. From writer-director Eva Victor, SORRY, BABY is the warm and bitingly funny story of a woman moving forward with her life after a traumatic event.
This event originated in The Ross.
Activity
Suites/Courtyards Block Party
Date:
Time:
8:00 pm –
11:00 pm
Location:
17th Street Green Space
Target Audiences:
Come enjoy the Suites/Courtyards Block Party! This event will include volleyball and basketball on the courts north of the Suites, yard games (Kan Jam, Cornhole, Giant Jenga, Giant Yahtzee, ladder golf) on the 17th Street Green Space, and crafts, …
