All events are in Central time unless specified.

Friday, August 19

Activity

Urban Plunge: First-Year Service Project

hosted by Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement

Date:
Time:
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: Lincoln, NE
An opportunity for first-year students to engage in a morning of service and to explore the potential ways they can use their skills to make a positive impact in our community. Urban Plunge supports and cultivates a spirit of engagement and service …
Activity

Campus Job Fair

Date:
Time:
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Ballroom
Meet with campus employers and find your next opportunity at this casual, friendly event!
This event originated in Career Services.
Activity

Downtown Walking Tour

Date:
Time:
10:00 am
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Near Starbucks
Join in on a walking tour of downtown Lincoln led by current students. We’ll meet by the Nebraska Union Starbucks on City Campus.
Activity

Mapping Class Routes Tour

Date:
Time:
10:00 am
Location: Nebraska Union
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- …
Meeting

Residence Hall Floor Meetings

Date:
Time:
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Your Residence Hall
Plan to formally meet with your residence hall community during this time. Connect with your Resident Assistant to learn the specific time and location of your floor meeting. This meeting is mandatory.
Activity

Transfer/Commuter Student Welcome

Date:
Time:
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Adele Coryell Hall Learning Commons Room: Behind Dunkin Donuts
Join us for the Transfer and Commuter student welcome. Meet other transfer or commuter students, talk with campus resources, free ice coffee and swag! Meet us behind the Dunkin Donuts on the first floor of the Adele Learning commons in Love Library …
Activity

Tunnel Walk & New Student Welcome

Date:
Time:
5:00 pm
Location: Memorial Stadium
The Tunnel Walk isn’t just for the Husker football team! Join us at Memorial Stadium at 5 p.m. to partake in the Tunnel Walk and make the Class of 2026 “N” on the Memorial Stadium field. The Class of 2026 will receive their formal welcome from …
This event originated in Student Affairs.
Activity

Chancellor’s BBQ

Date:
Time:
6:00 pm
Location: Meier Commons
Students are invited to join Chancellor Ronnie Green for a BBQ picnic following the Tunnel Walk and New Student Welcome. Deans and senior administrators will be present to welcome the class of 2026!
This event originated in Student Affairs.
Activity

Husker Mania Karaoke Party

hosted by Campus Recreation

Date:
Time:
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Location: Outdoor Adventures Center
Celebrate your campus arrival at the must-attend Friday night event for Big Red Welcome, with thousands of Husker students. Compete for amazing prizes by singing your favorite hit songs for the crowd. Participate either as a team of friends or as an …
This event originated in Campus Recreation.