All events are in Central time unless specified.
Cycle Challenge
General Program
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Daily:
–
Date:
TBD
Target Audiences:
How many miles can you spin during the month of October? Join in on this month long challenge.
This event originated in Campus Recreation.
The Muck, the Seeds, the Weeds, the Blossoming: The Journals of Karen Blessen
An Exhibit
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Daily:
–
Date:
Starts at
7:30 am
Location:
Love Library North & Link
Room: The Link
Target Audiences:
The thoughts, life, and creative process of an artist are revealed to the public in The Muck, the Seeds, the Weeds, the Blossoming: The Journals of Karen Blessen, an exhibit that features 24 of Karen Blessen’s journals recently donated to the …
This event originated in Libraries.
Art Exhibition
Tiny Treasures, An Art Exhibition
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Daily:
–
Date:
8:00 am –
8:00 pm
Location:
Link, 2nd Floor
Target Audiences:
Tiny Treasures showcases cherished moments captured through the brush of artist Valery Wachter. Inspired by travels with family and friends, Valery transforms photographs into paintings that invite a deeper, more personal reflection. Each piece …
This event originated in NIC Events Calendar.
Faculty and Staff Homecoming Food Drive
Sponsored by Union Bank & Trust
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Daily:
–
Date:
8:30 am –
5:00 pm
Location:
Nebraska Union
Room: Union Bank
Target Audiences:
Show your Husker pride this Homecoming by supporting the Husker Pantry! Faculty and staff can drop off donations and get a free cookie at the Union Bank & Trust branch in the Nebraska Union any time this week from 8:30 AM to 5 PM. UBT will match …
This event originated in Homecoming.
Training
NSPIRE: Helping Employees During Difficult Times
Date:
Time:
8:30 am –
11:00 am
Location:
Nebraska Union
Room: Chimney Rock
Target Audiences:
Participants in this presentation will take away the importance of empathy, active support and effective resources as we work with faculty/staff who increasingly are dealing with stress from situations that range from student issues on campus to real …
This event originated in Organizational Development & Training.
Class
Agri-Essentials: QuickBooks Online for Farmers and Ranchers
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Daily:
–
Date:
Starts at
9:00 am
Target Audiences:
The Nebraska Women in Agriculture program, in collaboration with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, is proud to announce the launch of a new online course, QuickBooks Online for Farmers and Ranchers, available beginning September 1, 2025. This self-paced …
This event originated in Nebraska Women In Agriculture.
Great Plains Association of Threat Assessment Professionals hybrid training event
Prevention and Communication in Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management
Date:
Time:
9:00 am –
4:00 pm
Location:
Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel
Virtual Location:
Zoom
Target Audiences:
The Great Plains ATAP annual training event brings together experts from the behavioral threat assessment and management (BTAM) field to address current challenges and best practices in prevention and communication for threat assessment professionals …
This event originated in Public Policy Center.
Agronomy and Horticulture Seminar Series
“Using Theories of Power to Navigate Persistent Problems: Exploring Cases of Climate-Smart Agriculture in California and Agricultural Diversification in the Corn Belt”
Date:
Time:
11:00 am –
12:00 pm
Location:
Keim Hall
Room: 150
Virtual Location:
Community members join via Zoom at:
Target Audiences:
BRENNAN RADULSKI
This event originated in Agronomy and Horticulture.
Blood Drive
Homecoming 2025: Scarlet City
Date:
Time:
11:00 am –
6:00 pm
Location:
Nebraska Union
Room: Centennial Room
Target Audiences:
This 4-day event is the state’s biggest blood supplier each year. Students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to donate.
This event originated in Homecoming.
Special Event
Scarlet City Smokeout: Homecoming BBQ at Willa Cather Dining Center
Date:
Time:
11:00 am –
2:00 pm
Target Audiences:
Come and enjoy an outdoor BBQ lunch to celebrate homecoming week with us at Willa Cather Dining Center!
This event originated in Homecoming.
Workshop
Introduction to comprehensive searching
Date:
Time:
12:00 pm –
1:00 pm
Virtual Location:
Online via Zoom
Target Audiences:
Learn how to strengthen your search skills with comprehensive search techniques informed by systematic review methodology. This will be a highly interactive workshop, so bring your projects in progress. We will discuss strategies for creating a more …
This event originated in Research Data.
Workshop
Helping International Students Stay on Track: Immigration Insights for Faculty and Staff
Date:
Time:
12:30 pm –
1:30 pm
Virtual Location:
Zoom ISSO Workshops
Target Audiences:
International students face unique immigration requirements that intersect with many aspects of campus life, making faculty and staff important partners in their success. This session will provide practical insights into key academic responsibilities …
This event originated in Center for Transformative Teaching.
Social Event
Ice Cream Social on East Campus
Date:
Time:
12:30 pm –
2:30 pm
Location:
Dinsdale Family Learning Commons
Room: Outdoor Plaza
Target Audiences:
Enjoy a free scoop of dairy store ice cream and live music by local artist Jonathan Leach.
This event originated in Homecoming.
Activity
CAS Career Drop-ins
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Weekly:
–
Date:
1:00 pm –
3:00 pm
Virtual Location:
Zoom
Target Audiences:
Jump on Zoom to ask any of your career questions and receive resume support by a College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) Career Coach. Drop-ins are great to complete career coach meeting assignments, too. Sessions last 15-20 minutes. Drop-ins are every …
This event originated in CAS Career Development.
Benefits Overview
for benefits eligible employees
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Weekly:
–
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.
Social Event
CASNR Kernels
Date:
Time:
2:00 pm –
3:00 pm
Location:
Nebraska East Union
Room: Room 247
Target Audiences:
Come for the popcorn, stay for the fun! Every Thursday, The Zone, turns into a hangout spot where you can meet a featured student group or campus resource, connect with fellow Huskers, and enjoy free popcorn. A new group each week, the same delicious …
This event originated in College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.
Husker History: Campus Memories in Motion
Pages to Paths: A Celebration of Our Libraries & Homecoming 2025
Date:
Time:
3:00 pm –
5:00 pm
Location:
Love Library South
Room: Lower Level, Room 29
Target Audiences:
Walk down memory lane with the Archives & Special Collections Husker History 2025 event, “Campus Memories in Motion,” October 2, 3:00-5:00 p.m. in the lower level of Love Library South. This event is part of Homecoming festivities.
This event originated in Pages to Paths: A Celebration of Our Libraries.
Social Event
Popcorn Pop-Up
Date:
Time:
3:00 pm –
4:00 pm
Location:
Nebraska Union
Room: The Crib
Target Audiences:
The best hour of the week! Every Thursday from 3 to 4 p.m. pop into The Crib for an afternoon social hour with 100s of other Huskers.
This event originated in Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement.
Eleanor the Great
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:
In ELEANOR THE GREAT, June Squibb brings to vivid life the witty and proudly troublesome 94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein, who after a devastating loss, tells a tale that takes on a dangerous life of its own. Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut …
This event originated in The Ross.
Social Event
Go Big Red: A Homecoming Celebration
Date:
Time:
5:00 pm –
7:30 pm
Location:
Sheldon Museum of Art
Target Audiences:
Join us in a homecoming celebration of the team, the community, and the art.
This event originated in Sheldon Museum of Art.
Special Event
MGC and NPHC Yard Show
Date:
Time:
6:00 pm –
9:00 pm
Location:
Nebraska Union
Room: Memorial Plaza
Target Audiences:
UNL Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) is proud to invite you to attend our first Annual Homecoming Yard Show, a featured event of this year’s Homecoming Week and part of our celebration of FSL’s 150th anniversary on campus.
This event originated in Celebrating 150 Years of Fraternity & Sorority Life.
Mountain Bike Ride to Van Dorn Park
Outdoor Classes/Clinics
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Weekly:
–
Date:
6:00 pm –
8:00 pm
Location:
Outdoor Adventures Center
Target Audiences:
If you love spending time on your bike and want to take your biking to the next level, this is the trip for you. We will teach you the basics of mountain biking, so no prior experience is required. Located only 3.5 miles from UNL, Van Dorn Park …
This event originated in Campus Recreation.
Young Frankenstein
Ross Fright Fest 2025
Date:
Time:
Starts at
6:15 pm
Location:
Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center-Van Brunt Visitors Center
Room: Ross Theater (Room 124)
Target Audiences:
The third annual Ross Fright Fest returns in October with a month of horror films on the big screen!
This event originated in The Ross.
3-on-3 Basketball
Intramural Sports | Registration Deadline
Date:
Time:
Ends at
7:00 pm
Location:
Campus Recreation Center Room: Sport Programs Office
Target Audiences:
Register in the Sport Programs office at the Campus Recreation Center or at the Recreation & Wellness Center on East Campus by 7:00pm on Thursday, October 2nd.
This event originated in Intramural Sports.
Bells and Bros
Homecoming Week Class
Date:
Time:
7:00 pm –
7:50 pm
Location:
Campus Recreation Center
Room: Fitness Studio
Target Audiences:
Celebrate Homecoming by attending this Bells and Bros class. This class will be specifically catered to men, and all experience levels are welcome. Kettlebells and dumbbells will be utilized to achieve improved strength, power, and endurance.
This event originated in Campus Recreation.
Activity
Bells and Bros
Date:
Time:
7:00 pm –
7:50 pm
Location:
Campus Recreation Center
Room: Fitness Studio - City Campus
Target Audiences:
Celebrate Homecoming by attending this Bells & Bros class. This class will be specifically catered to men, and all experience levels are welcome. Kettlebells and dumbbells will be utilized to achieve improved strength, power, and endurance.
This event originated in Homecoming.
Cornhusker Conversations
All Prospective Law Students
Date:
Time:
7:00 pm –
8:00 pm
Target Audiences:
Connect with and learn more about our school from our current students!
This event originated in Law Admissions.
Rebel With a Clause
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:
One fall day, Ellen Jovin set up a folding table on a Manhattan sidewalk with a homemade sign that said “Grammar Table.” Right away, passersby began excitedly asking questions, telling stories, and filing complaints. What happened next is the …
This event originated in The Ross.
Special Event
Outdoor Movie - Wicked
Date:
Time:
8:00 pm –
10:00 pm
Location:
Willa Cather Dining Complex
Room: Green Space
Target Audiences:
Join Residence Hall Association (RHA) for an outdoor screening of Wicked and enjoy a magical night under the stars!
This event originated in Homecoming.
Evil Dead 2
Ross Fright Fest 2025
Date:
Time:
Starts at
8:30 pm
Location:
Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center-Van Brunt Visitors Center
Room: Ross Theater (Room 124)
Target Audiences:
The third annual Ross Fright Fest returns in October with a month of horror films on the big screen!
This event originated in The Ross.
