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Thursday, August 22

Activity

Husker Student POWER Challenge Presented by Follett

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12:00 am – 11:55 pm
Virtual Location: Goosechase
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A virtual “scavenger hunt” for everyone! Join your Husker community by participating in the Husker Student POWER Goosechase Challenge presented by Follett - Nebraska’s Campus Store.
Activity

Urban Plunge: First year Student Service Project

BIG RED WELCOME SIGNATURE EVENT

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8:30 am – 11:30 am
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Meet Near the Broyhill Fountain
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

Commuter Student Connect for Class Routes Tours

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10:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: Nebraska Union Target Audiences:
If you are a commuter student and planning to attend class routes tours, come meet up with us and attend with fellow commuter students. We’ll meet by the Nebraska Union Starbucks on City Campus.
Activity

Downtown Walking Tour

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10:00 am – 11:30 am
Location: Nebraska Union 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.
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Mapping Your Class Routes Tour

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10:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: Nebraska Union 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- …
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Transfer Student Connect for Downtown Walking Tour

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10:00 am – 11:30 am
Location: Nebraska Union Target Audiences:
If you’re a transfer student looking to learn more about your new community, come join us for a walking tour of downtown Lincoln. See all that downtown has to offer while getting to know other transfer students.
Activity

Mapping Your Class Routes Tour

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12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union 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- …
Tour/Open House

Tour Love Library

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2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Location: Love Library South Room: First Floor Lobby Target Audiences:
Staff will lead small groups through popular study spaces and provide an overview of the services and resources available to help you succeed. Designed for all levels - undergraduate, graduate, international and transfer students are welcome.
This event originated in Libraries.
Special Event

College of Business New Student Kickoff

Big Red Welcome signature event

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2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: College of Business - Howard L. Hawks Hall Room: HLH 002 Target Audiences:
Celebrate the new school year at the College of Business New Student Kickoff, followed by the eighth annual Back to School Bash on Thursday, August 22, at 2:30 p.m. at Howard L. Hawks Hall at 730 N. 14th Street (14th & Vine Streets). The kickoff …
This event originated in College of Business.
Special Event

College Welcome Programs

BIG RED WELCOME SIGNATURE EVENT

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Starts at 2:30 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.
Activity

COLLEGE WELCOME: College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources

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2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: Nebraska East Union Room: Great Plains Room Target Audiences:
Connect with fellow CASNR students, enjoy Dairy Store ice cream, meet people from your major, and win prizes. Event starts at 2:30 sharp. Attendees receive CASNR swag.
Social Event

Stop By & Say Hi

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2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: Andersen Hall Target Audiences:
New first year and transfer students are invited to gather in the Freedom Forum in Andersen Hall to get acquainted with their CoJMC advisors, peer mentors, fellow students and staff, and from 3:00-4:00 we’ll have a Meet and Greet with the first …
Program

College Welcome: College of Architecture

Big Red Welcome Signature Event

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3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Architecture Hall Room: Gallery Target Audiences:
College of Architecture new freshmen and transfer students come and learn more about the important “Role of Critique” in your first year design courses! Come meet our College of Architecture faculty panelists (who will also be your instructors in …
This event originated in Architecture.
Activity

Yoga Group Fitness

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5:00 pm – 5:50 pm
Location: Campus Recreation Center Room: Fitness Studio Target Audiences:
Break a sweat, stretch your muscles, and find your zen with these specialty offerings from Campus Recreations. Pre-register for a spot at this FREE event at
This event originated in Campus Recreation.
Activity

Bowling at Husker Bowling Center

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7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: Nebraska East Union 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 …
Sport - Intercollegiate - Soccer

Nebraska Soccer vs. Duke

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Starts at 7:05 pm
Location: Barbara Hibner Soccer Stadium Target Audiences:
Watch the Nebraska Women’s Soccer team take on the Duke Blue Devils! Show your Student ID to receive a Free Husker Soccer shirt while supplies lasts!
This event originated in Nebraska Soccer.
Social Event

Massengale Block Party

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8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Location: Massengale Residential Center Room: Events will be held in Massengale multi-purpose room and outside the building. Target Audiences:
Join us in the Massengale Residential Center’s multi-purpose room and outdoor courtyard for activities, games and friendship. Students are sure to have a memorable time getting to know fellow residents and participate in a few East Campus traditions.
This event originated in Residence Life.
Activity

Suites-Courtyards Block Party

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8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Location: 17th Street Green Space Target Audiences:
Come enjoy the Suites/Courtyards Block Party! This event will include volleyball and basketball on the courts north of the Suites, yard games (Kan Jam, Cornhole, Giant Jenga, Giant Yahtzee, ladder golf) on the 17th Street Green Space, and crafts, …
This event originated in Residence Life.