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.
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.
Goat Yoga
Big Red Welcome Event
Date:
Time:
10:00 am –
10:45 am
Location:
Meier Commons
Target Audiences:
Come join Campus Recreation for a morning of snuggly goats and yoga on Meier Commons. A Campus Recreation Yoga Instructor will guide you through a gentle yoga class while goats are led by their trainers to interact with you. Afterwards you are …
This event originated in Campus Recreation.
Activity
Haymarket Farmers Market Tour
Date:
Time:
10:00 am –
12:00 pm
Location:
Nebraska Union
Room: Union Crib
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
Date:
Time:
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.
Well-being Fest
Big Red Welcome Signature Event
Date:
Time:
10:00 am –
12:00 pm
Location:
Nebraska Union
Room: Meier Commons
Target Audiences:
Join us for the Well-being Fest 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.
Mueller Planetarium Show
A Starry Tale
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Weekly:
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Date:
11:00 am –
11:35 am
Location:
Morrill Hall
Target Audiences:
“A Starry Tale” presents, with computer graphics, the legend of Astraea, the goddess of justice, who is closely tied with the constellation Libra, the scales. See the world of mythology and human thought handed down from ancient times to the future.
This event originated in University of Nebraska State Museum - Morrill Hall.
Goat Yoga
Big Red Welcome Event
Date:
Time:
11:15 am –
12:00 pm
Location:
Meier Commons
Target Audiences:
Come join Campus Recreation for a morning of snuggly goats and yoga on Meier Commons. A Campus Recreation Yoga Instructor will guide you through a gentle yoga class while goats are led by their trainers to interact with you. Afterwards you are …
This event originated in Campus Recreation.
Big Red Welcome Ice Cream Bike Ride
Biking Event
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.
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.
The Last Class
Ross Movie
Date:
Time:
Starts at
12:40 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.
Mueller Planetarium Show
Mexica Archeoastronomy: Between Space and Time
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Weekly:
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Date:
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.
Yard Games with ACReW
Sponsored by Association of Campus Religious Workers
Date:
Time:
1:00 pm –
3:00 pm
Location:
“The Lot”
Target Audiences:
There are many campus ministries at the University of Nebraska that seek to accompany students on their faith journey. Leaders and students from these faith groups will be playing yard games on “The Lot” (640 N 16th Street). This will be a great …
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Big Thread Welcome
Sustainable Thrift Pop-Up
Date:
Time:
2:00 pm –
5:00 pm
Location:
Nebraska Union
Room: Plaza
Target Audiences:
Join the Office of Sustainability at the Big Thread Welcome Sustainable Thrift Pop-Up event which features local second-hand and vintage clothing vendors with curated finds. Come load up on Husker gear, Tazza coffee (remember to bring your reusable …
This event originated in Sustainability.
Social Event
Papi Churros on the Plaza
Date:
Time:
2:00 pm –
4:00 pm
Location:
Nebraska Union
Room: Outdoor Plaza - North Side
Target Audiences:
Come hang out, grab a delicious snack, and enjoy the last weekend before classes with friends. Whether you’re passing by between events or just looking for a opportunity to get outside, Papi Churros is the perfect reason!
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Big Red Welcome Ice Cream Bike Ride
Big Red Welcome Event
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.
Mueller Planetarium Show
5000 Eyes: Mapping the Universe with DESI
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Weekly:
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Date:
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.
5th Annual All Are Welcome Reception
Big Red Welcome signature event
Date:
Time:
7:00 pm –
9:00 pm
Location:
Willa Cather Dining Complex
Room: Red Cloud Room
Target Audiences:
This reception is open to all; participants will be able to meet and interact with other students, staff/faculty and community members.
This event originated in Student Culture & Community.
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.
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 …
This event originated in Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement.
