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Thursday, August 20

Activity

Husker Student POWER Challenge Presented by Nebraska’s Campus Store

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Starts at 8:00 am
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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.
Activity

Urban Plunge - Volunteer at a nonprofit

BIG RED WELCOME EVENT

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8:30 am – 10:30 am
Location: Nebraska Union Room: meet right next to the Broyhill Fountain Target Audiences:
A two-hour service event for 200 returning and first year Huskers to help local nonprofits with gardening work, serving meals to participants, sorting donations, and other opportunities.
Fair

2026 Graduate Student Welcome

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10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Seaton Hall Room: Courtyard Target Audiences:
The Office of Graduate Studies invites all graduate and professional students to attend our annual Graduate Student Welcome Event on August 20, 2026 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the Seaton Hall Courtyard. This event provides an opportunity for …
This event originated in Graduate Studies Dates.
Activity

Downtown Walking Tour

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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.
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Mapping Your Class Routes Tour

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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.
Special Event

Movie Thursday at Lincoln Grand Cinema

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10:00 am – 11:00 pm
Location: Marcus Lincoln Grand Cinema Target Audiences:
Take advantage of $8.50 Movie Thursdays at Lincoln Grand Cinema in downtown Lincoln! UNL students with a valid NCard (student ID) can enjoy discounted movie tickets and catch the latest releases on the big screen.
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Activity

Mapping Your Class Routes Tour

Date:
Time:
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
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.
Special Event

College Welcome Programs

BIG RED WELCOME SIGNATURE EVENT

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2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
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Each college and advising center will be hosting an official welcome celebration during this timeframe. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with faculty, staff, and other new students within your academic college.
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Social Event

College Welcome: Explore Center

Big Red Welcome Signature Event

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2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: Love Library South Room: Explore Center (127) Target Audiences:
Are you an incoming Explore Center student? Come and join the Explore Center Kickoff to grab a t-shirt, see where the Explore Center is located, and learn more about our workshops and events.
Activity

Bowling at Husker Bowling Center

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6:00 pm – 10:00 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.
Social Event

Playfair: The Ultimate Icebreaker

BIG RED WELCOME SIGNATURE EVENT

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8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: Mabel Lee Fields Target Audiences:
A great way to build campus unity and school spirit that is unlike anything else you have ever experienced. It’s entertainment. It’s fun. It’s the perfect way to make new campus friendships. Playfair is an energetic team-building experience that will …
Activity

Transfer and Commuter Student Connect for Playfair

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8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: Vine St Fields Target Audiences:
Join other Transfer or Commuter students at Playfair! Look for an OL with a sign!
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.