All events are in Central time unless specified.
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.
Urban Plunge: First year Student Service Project
BIG RED WELCOME EVENT
Date:
Time:
8:00 am –
10:30 am
Location:
Nebraska Union
Room: meet right next to the Broyhill Fountain
Target Audiences:
Urban Plunge is a first-year student service event from 8:30am to 11:30am. Thursday, August 21, 2025. It will feature opportunities for 200 Huskers to help local nonprofits with gardening work, serving meals to participants, sorting donations, and …
This event originated in Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement.
Conference/Symposium
Nebraska Ag and Spray Drone Conference
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Daily:
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Date:
8:30 am –
6:00 pm
Location:
Lifelong Learning Center
Target Audiences:
Nebraska Extension and Northeast Community College are pleased to host the third annual Nebraska Ag and Spray Drone Conference Aug. 21–22 at Northeast Community College in Norfolk.
This event originated in CropWatch.
Third Nebraska Ag and Spray Drone Conference, Day 1
Only Ag and Spray Drone Conference in the Midwest!
Date:
Time:
8:30 am –
6:00 pm
Location:
Northeast Community College
Virtual Location:
Northeast Community College
Target Audiences:
Nebraska Extension and Northeast Community College are excited to host the 3rd Nebraska Ag and Spray Drone Conference!
This event originated in Nebraska Ag and Spray Drone Conference.
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
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.
Fair
Graduate Student Wecome
Date:
Time:
10:00 am –
12:00 pm
Location:
Seaton Hall
Room: Quad
Target Audiences:
Visit this event for freebies and helpful information on the resources and support available to help you throughout your graduate student experience.
This event originated in Graduate Studies Dates.
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.
Presentation
NRICH: Outlook Overhaul: Master Your Digital Workday
Date:
Time:
10:00 am –
11:30 am
Virtual Location:
Via Zoom
Target Audiences:
Transform your relationship with Microsoft Outlook from chaotic to commanding in this power-packed training session. Discover how to leverage Outlook’s features to reclaim your time, tame your inbox, and organize your professional life with ease ( …
This event originated in Organizational Development & Training.
Activity
Transfer 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 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.
Part-Time Job Fair
Part-Time Internships & Job Opportunities
Date:
Time:
11:00 am –
1:00 pm
Location:
Nebraska Union
Room: Ballroom
Target Audiences:
Still looking for a job for the school year? Stop by our Part-Time Job Fair to casually connect with on-campus and near-campus employers and learn about their open positions. No pressure — just opportunities!
This event originated in Career Services.
Music Library Open House
Welcome Back Students!
Date:
Time:
12:00 pm –
5:00 pm
Location:
Westbrook Music Building
Room: 114, Music Library
Target Audiences:
The Music Library, in the newly constructed Westbrook Music building, will be opening as an unmediated space on August 18. We will be welcoming students back to campus with a series of open houses during the Big Red Welcome between August 18 and …
This event originated in Libraries.
Benefits Overview
for benefits eligible employees
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Weekly:
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Date:
2:00 pm –
3:00 pm
Virtual Location:
Benefits Zoom
Target Audiences:
Weekly overview of university benefits for employees who are benefits eligible. Ask questions from the Benefits team to help you choose the best plan for you.
This event originated in Human Resources.
Fair
International Community and Connection Fair
Date:
Time:
2:00 pm –
4:00 pm
Location:
Nebraska Union
Room: Centennial Room
Target Audiences:
Discover your community at the International Community & Connection Fair, designed to help international students explore opportunities for connection, involvement, and support both on and off campus. Meet representatives from community organizations …
This event originated in International Student and Scholar Office.
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.
College Welcome: College of Engineering
BIG RED WELCOME SIGNATURE EVENT
Date:
Time:
Starts at
2:15 pm
Location:
Kiewit Hall
Target Audiences:
The College of Engineering will be welcoming 500 new incoming students.
This event originated in Engineering .
Special Event
College of Business New Student Kickoff and Back to School Bash
Date:
Time:
2:30 pm –
4:00 pm
Location:
College of Business - Howard L. Hawks Hall
Room: 002
Target Audiences:
Incoming new and transfer students are invited to celebrate the new school year at the College of Business New Student Kickoff and ninth annual Back to School Bash starting promptly at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 21, at Howard L. Hawks Hall at 730 …
This event originated in College of Business.
College Welcome Programs
BIG RED WELCOME SIGNATURE EVENT
Date:
Time:
2:30 pm –
5:00 pm
Target Audiences:
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 Big Red Welcome.
Activity
College Welcome: College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
Date:
Time:
2:30 pm –
5:00 pm
Location:
Nebraska East Union
Room: Great Plains Room
Target Audiences:
Connect with fellow CASNR students, enjoy Dairy Store ice cream, meet people from your major, and win prizes. Event starts at 2:30pm sharp. Attendees receive CASNR swag!
This event originated in College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.
College Welcome: College of Arts and Sciences
Big Red Welcome Signature Event
Date:
Time:
2:30 pm –
4:00 pm
Location:
West Side Oldfather Hall
Target Audiences:
Calling all new CAS students!
This event originated in College of Arts and Sciences.
College Welcome: College of Education and Human Sciences
BIG RED WELCOME SIGNATURE EVENT
Date:
Time:
2:30 pm –
4:00 pm
Location:
Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall
Room: Living Room (lower level)
Target Audiences:
Visit the CEHS New Student Welcome to meet other students in your major, peek at one of the comfortable places to study on campus, grab some free swag, and cool down with some free ice cream from the Dairy Store. Academic advisors and other CEHS …
This event originated in CEHS.
College Welcome: College of Public Affairs and Community Service
BIG RED WELCOME SIGNATURE EVENT
Date:
Time:
2:30 pm –
4:30 pm
Location:
Nebraska Hall
Room: W183
Target Audiences:
Connect with people from your major and celebrate the new school year at the CPACS New Student Welcome event!
This event originated in College of Public Affairs and Community Service Calendar.
College Welcome: Explore Center
Big Red Welcome Signature Event
Date:
Time:
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.
This event originated in Exploratory and Pre-Professional Advising Center.
Activity
Hixson-Lied College Student Big Red Welcome Event and Picnic
Date:
Time:
2:30 pm –
6:00 pm
Location:
Woods Art Building
Room: Greenspace north of the building
Target Audiences:
Join us for food, fun and friends as we get ready to kick off the start of the fall semester. The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts Student Welcome & Picnic events are on Thursday, August. 21.
This event originated in Fine and Performing Arts.
Sorry, Baby
Ross Movie
Date:
Time:
Starts at
5:00 pm
Location:
Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center-Van Brunt Visitors Center
Room: Ross Theaters (123 & 124)
Target Audiences:
Showing at The Ross August 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.
Big Red Welcome Ice Cream Bike Ride
Biking Event
Date:
Time:
5:30 pm –
7:30 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
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.
The Last Class
Ross Movie
Date:
Time:
Starts at
7:15 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.
Playfair: The Ultimate Icebreaker
BIG RED WELCOME SIGNATURE EVENT
Date:
Time:
8:00 pm –
10:00 pm
Location:
Vine St. Fields
Target Audiences:
A great way to build campus unity and school spirit that is unlike anything else you have ever experienced. It’s entertainment. It’s fun. It’s the perfect way to make new campus friendships. Playfair is an energetic team-building experience …
This event originated in Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement.
Activity
Transfer and Commuter Student Connect for Playfair
Date:
Time:
8:00 pm –
10:00 pm
Location:
Vine St Fields
Target Audiences:
Join other Transfer or Commuter students at Playfair! Look for an OL with a sign!
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
