All events are in Central time unless specified.

Thursday, August 20

Social Event

Level Up with OASIS

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Time:
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center Room: Unity Room
Students will have an opportunity to engage with OASIS staff, meet other like-minded students, and kick off your academic year at Nebraska with some fun icebreakers and team building activities!
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Social Event

Tik Tok Takeover

Date:
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10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Mabel Lee Fields
We know a large part of 2020 was dedicated to learning your favorite TikTok dances and trends; now it’s time to let your hard work shine and make new friends along the way. During the TikTok Takeover, you’ll work in small groups to learn a TikTok …
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Social Event

College of Arts and Sciences Kick-off

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11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Oldfather Hall Room: Outside
New students in the College of Arts and Sciences can stop by our stations outside of Oldfather and Avery Halls to get your official CAS t-shirt and learn more about advising, career coaching and our student organizations.
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Activity

Nebraska Community of Learners – Understanding Diversity through Education (#NCLUDE)

Date:
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11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Zoom
A community of learners dedicated to understanding diversity through education. The series of virtual conversations are intended to help students, faculty, staff, alum and the greater community understand and embrace the opportunities we have to …
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.
Social Event

Virtual Out-of-State Student Welcome

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7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Virtual Venue
Calling all out-of-state students from across the U.S.: join us to connect virtually with other non-Nebraskan students. Meet various out-of-state Orientation Leaders and participate in fun activities to get to know other students from your state or …
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Social Event

Outdoor Movie

Date:
Time:
9:00 pm
Location: Neihardt Residential Center Room: Green Space Behind (east) of Neihardt
On the big screen under the stars! Bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy ‘Irresistible,’ a movie written/directed by Jon Stewart.
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.

Ongoing Events

Other

Paryushana Parva

Recurring Date Info:
Annually:
Date:
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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.