All events are in Central time unless specified.

Tuesday, August 18

Tour/Open House

Mapping Your Class Routes

Recurring Date Info:
Daily:
Date:
Time:
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Crib
It’s been a while since you’ve been able to explore campus, so carpe diem! Join your 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 …
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Tour/Open House

Mapping Your Class Routes

Date:
Time:
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Crib
It’s been a while since you’ve been able to explore campus, so carpe diem! Join your 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 …
Social Event

First-Generation Student Meet & Greet

Date:
Time:
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Regency Suite
Are you the first in your family to attend college? You’re not alone! Join us at the First-Gen Meet & Greet to connect with other first-generation students, faculty, and staff to learn about campus resources, talk to others who know what it feels …
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Activity

Dish It Up – Virtual Edition

Recurring Date Info:
Weekly:
Date:
Time:
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: Zoom Meeting
Join a lively weekly discussion about current and hot topics affecting students’ lives, the campus, and society in the United States and globally. Dish It Up is a safe space for students, staff, and faculty to share their personal views, engage in …
Tour/Open House

Downtown Walking Tour

Recurring Date Info:
Daily:
Date:
Time:
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Crib
Explore your new college town with a great tour guide—our Orientation Leaders. Meet at the Nebraska Union Crib to embark on a walking tour of downtown Lincoln. You’ll discover coffee shops, restaurants and local businesses. You’ll also learn …
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Activity

Out-of-State Student Welcome: Eastern U.S.

Date:
Time:
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Second Floor
Out-of-state students from eastern and northeastern U.S.: join us to connect with other students from your state and/or region! Meet your out-of-state student Orientation Leader and participate in fun activities to get to know your peers.
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.

Ongoing Events

Other

Paryushana Parva

Recurring Date Info:
Annually:
Date:
Time:
All Day
Location: This is in observance and not an event on campus.
A Jain festival lasting about 8-10 days, and is observed through meditation and fasting. Its main focus is spiritual upliftment, pursuit of salvation and gaining a deeper understanding of the religion.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.