All events are in Central time unless specified.
Activity
Husker Student POWER Challenge Presented by Follett
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Starts at
8:00 am
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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
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Daily:
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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.
Conference/Symposium
Nebraska Ag and Spray Drone Conference
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Daily:
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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 2
Only Ag and Spray Drone Conference in the Midwest!
Date:
Time:
8:30 am –
4:00 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
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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
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Daily:
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9:00 am –
6:00 pm
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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.
Program
International Graduate Student Orientation
Date:
Time:
9:00 am –
4:00 pm
Location:
Louise Pound Hall
Room: 102
Target Audiences:
Start your graduate journey with confidence at the International Graduate Student Orientation, a welcoming program designed specifically for new international graduate students. This orientation will help you navigate life at the university and in …
This event originated in International Student and Scholar Office.
Workshop
N2R Workshop
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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
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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:
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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
Commuter Student Lunch and Campus Tour
Date:
Time:
12:00 pm –
2:00 pm
Location:
Willa Cather Dining Complex
Target Audiences:
Commuter students are invited to join us for a free lunch in Cather Dining Center. Get to know other commuter students and chat with Orientation leaders to get your questions answered. After lunch, we will do class routes tours around campus!
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Mueller Planetarium Show
Mexica Archeoastronomy: Between Space and Time
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Starts at
1:00 pm
Location:
Morrill Hall
Target Audiences:
This feature illustrates the important role played by
This event originated in University of Nebraska State Museum - Morrill Hall.
Mueller Planetarium Show
5000 Eyes: Mapping the Universe with DESI
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Weekly:
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Starts at
3:00 pm
Location:
Morrill Hall
Target Audiences:
The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument’s (DESI) 5000 robots can measure the light from thousands of galaxies and are creating the most detailed map of our universe.
This event originated in University of Nebraska State Museum - Morrill Hall.
Activity
Transfer Student Welcome
Date:
Time:
3:15 pm –
4:15 pm
Location:
Adele Coryell Hall Learning Commons
Room: Behind Dunkin Donuts
Target Audiences:
Join us for the Transfer and Commuter student welcome. Meet other transfer students, talk with campus resources, and get swag! Meet us behind the Dunkin Donuts on the first floor of the Adele Learning Commons in Love Library North.
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Tunnel Walk and New Student Welcome
Big Red Welcome Signature Event
Date:
Time:
5:00 pm –
6:00 pm
Location:
Memorial Stadium Room: Gate 11
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 2029 “N” on the Memorial Stadium field. The Class of 2029 will receive their formal welcome from …
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Chancellor’s BBQ
Big Red Welcome Signature Event
Date:
Time:
5:30 pm –
7:00 pm
Location:
Willa Cather Dining Complex
Target Audiences:
*** UPDATE: Due to weather, the BBQ is moved to two indoor locations: Willa Cather Dining Complex and Harper Dining Center. Serving starts at 5:30 p.m. ***
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Music Library Open House
Welcome Back Students!
Date:
Time:
6:00 pm –
8:30 pm
Location:
Westbrook Music Building
Room: 114, Music Library
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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.
Sport - Intercollegiate - Volleyball
Volleyball vs. Pitt
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Time:
Starts at
6:00 pm
Location:
Pinnacle Bank Arena
Your Nebraska Volleyball Team takes on Pitt int he AVCA First Serve Tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Match time is 6 p.m.
This event originated in Husker Athletics.
Husker Mania
Big Red Welcome Signature Event
Date:
Time:
6:30 pm –
9:00 pm
Location:
Mabel Lee Fields
Target Audiences:
Following the Chancellor’s BBQ, let loose at this carnival style event that features inflatables, games, snow cones from Kona Ice, and beverages from Chocolate Seasons. Interact with over 40 sport clubs and learn more about Campus Recreation …
This event originated in Campus Recreation.
Activity
Bowling at Husker Bowling Center
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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 - Music
Cornhusker Marching Band Exhibition
Date:
Time:
Starts at
7:00 pm
Location:
Memorial Stadium
Target Audiences:
The Cornhusker Marching Band will hold its annual exhibition concert in Memorial Stadium. The event is free and open to the public.
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Performing Arts - Musical Theatre
Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical
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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
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Time:
Starts at
7:10 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.
