All events are in Central time unless specified.
Maddie’s Secret
Ross Movie
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Daily:
–
Date:
TBD
Location:
Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center-Van Brunt Visitors Center
Room: Ross Theaters (123 & 124)
Target Audiences:
Showing at The Ross August 21-27. Visit theross.org for tickets, showtimes, and more information.
This event originated in The Ross.
The Invite
Ross Movie
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Daily:
–
Date:
TBD
Location:
Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center-Van Brunt Visitors Center
Room: Ross Theaters (123 & 124)
Target Audiences:
Showing at The Ross August 14-27. Visit theross.org for tickets, showtimes, and more information. Joe and Angela’s marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbors for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected …
This event originated in The Ross.
Corn Quest
Big Red Welcome Event
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Daily:
–
Date:
7:30 am –
11:30 pm
Location:
Love Library North & South
Target Audiences:
We’ve hidden corn throughout the library, and each cob is packed with a kernel of knowledge to help you thrive this semester.
This event originated in Libraries.
Free Group Fitness Classes
Part of Big Red Welcome
Date:
Time:
8:00 am –
8:50 am
Location:
Campus Recreation Center
Room: Combative Arts
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.
Activity
Husker Student POWER Challenge Presented by Nebraska’s Campus Store
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Daily:
–
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 Nebraska’s Campus Store.
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Art Exhibition
Wildlife Photography by John Ritchey
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Daily:
–
Date:
8:00 am –
8:00 pm
Location:
Nebraska Innovation Campus Room: 2nd Floor Link
Target Audiences:
Wildlife Photography is a collection of images captured across Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, and Nebraska that highlights the beauty and behavior of wildlife throughout the American West. Through patience and observation, John Ritchey documents animal …
This event originated in NIC Events Calendar.
Conference/Symposium
Sidney Women in Ag Conference
Date:
Time:
8:30 am –
4:00 pm MDT
Location:
Elks Lodge
Target Audiences:
“Shaping Ag Communities” is the theme of the 2026 Sidney Women in Agriculture Conference. The highly anticipated event returns on Friday, August 21, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Elks Lodge in Sidney, Nebraska. This engaging, full-day …
This event originated in Nebraska Women In Agriculture.
Activity
Out-of-State Student Welcome
Date:
Time:
9:00 am –
11:00 am
Location:
Nebraska Union
Room: Regency Suite
Target Audiences:
Join other out-of-state students to learn more about campus & Lincoln, meet other students from your home state, and hear from out-of-state orientation leaders about their experience at UNL! Meet in the Regency Suite on the second floor of the …
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Part 107 Remote Pilot Exam Prep Course
One-Day Drone Training from Nebraska Extension
Date:
Time:
9:00 am –
5:00 pm
Location:
Lancaster County Extension
Target Audiences:
This 1-day (8-hour) course prepares students to pass the FAA Part 107 Aeronautical Knowledge Exam required to receive a remote pilot certificate (aka drone license). Covers aviation topics such as regulations, airspace, radio communication, weather …
This event originated in Part 107 Remote Pilot Exam Prep Course.
Activity
Downtown Walking Tour
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Daily:
–
Date:
10:00 am –
11:00 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:
–
Date:
10:00 am –
11:00 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.
Deadline
Robinette Farm weekly box order
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Weekly:
–
Date:
Starts at
10:00 am
Virtual Location:
Robinette Farms Website
Target Audiences:
This event is a standing reminder for when the weekly Robinette Farms Local Food Subscription boxes are open for order! Orders are open from Friday morning until the following Monday at 10 am!
This event originated in Healthier U.
Social Event
Out-of-State Student Welcome
Date:
Time:
10:30 am –
12:30 pm
Target Audiences:
All new out-of-state students come connect with other out-of-state students. We will have small group activities, advice from current out-of-state students, followed by optional class routes tours.
This event originated in New Student Enrollment.
Other
Commuter Student Lunch
Date:
Time:
Starts at
12:00 pm
Target Audiences:
Commuter Student free lunch at Cather Dining Hall followed by optional class routes tours. Meet other commuter students! Meet in Cather lobby at the bottom of the stairs.
This event originated in New Student Enrollment.
Activity
Commuter Student Lunch and Campus Tour
Date:
Time:
12:00 pm –
1:00 pm
Location:
Willa Cather Dining Complex
Room: Lark Room within Dining Hall
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.
Natural Chicken Compost for Sale (by appointment only)
Contact Megan Carman (mcarman3@unl.edu) to place an order and to arrange pickup.
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Biweekly:
–
Date:
12:00 pm –
1:00 pm
Target Audiences:
The poultry group in the Department of Animal Science has natural chicken compost for sale. Sold in 15 lb. bags for $5/bag. Payments must be via check or cash (must be exact change).
This event originated in Animal Science.
EGYM Gameday - Hip Thrust Challenge
Part of Big Red Welcome
Date:
Time:
2:00 pm –
4:30 pm
Location:
Campus Recreation Center
Room: Strength and Conditioning Room
Target Audiences:
Finish the week with the Hip Thrust GAMEDAY challenge! The top male and female competitors will each earn a prize, and every participant will be entered into a raffle for an additional prize.
This event originated in Campus Recreation.
Special Event
Trivia and Tazza
Date:
Time:
2:00 pm –
4:00 pm
Location:
Nebraska Union
Target Audiences:
Test your knowledge with fun trivia, win awesome prizes, and build your own custom drink at our Dirty Soda Bar hosted by Tazza. Bring your friends, meet fellow Huskers, and start your year with a sweet treat and some friendly competition!
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Transfer Student Welcome
New Corn. New School.
Date:
Time:
4:30 pm –
5:30 pm
Location:
Love Library North, Behind Dunkin’ Donuts
Target Audiences:
Kick off your Nebraska adventure at this year’s Transfer Student Welcome.
This event originated in Center for Academic Success and Transition.
Chancellor’s BBQ
Big Red Welcome Signature Event
Date:
Time:
5:30 pm –
7:00 pm
Location:
Nebraska Union
Room: Meier Commons
Target Audiences:
Join your fellow incoming students from the Class of 2030 for the Chancellor’s BBQ - a free outdoor picnic dinner in the heart of campus! Meet Interim Chancellor Kathy Ankerson, college deans, university administrators, and more than 4,000 of your …
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Activity
Bowling at Husker Bowling Center
Date:
Time:
6:00 pm –
11:55 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.
Husker Mania
Big Red Welcome Signature Event
Date:
Time:
6:30 pm –
9:00 pm
Location:
Mabel Lee Fields IPC
Target Audiences:
Following the Chancellor’s BBQ, let loose at this carnival style event that features games, inflatables, tattoo artists, food and drinks. Interact with over 40 sport clubs and learn more about Campus Recreation activities including group fitness …
This event originated in Campus Recreation.
Mind Games by Paul Ramsay
Big Red Welcome Hypnotist
Date:
Time:
9:00 pm –
10:00 pm
Location:
Willa Cather Dining Complex
Room: Red Cloud
Target Audiences:
Prepare to be captivated while having your reality shattered as the Residence Hall Association (RHA) proudly presents a FREE performance of hilarious hypnotism with the extraordinary Paul Ramsay.
This event originated in RHA and NRHH.
