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Friday, August 23

Activity

Husker Student POWER Challenge Presented by Follett

Recurring Date Info:
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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.
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Pilates Group Fitness

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9:00 am – 9:50 am
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.
Special Event

Learning Community Welcome Event

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9:30 am – 11:30 am
Location: Willa Cather Dining Complex Room: Red Cloud Target Audiences:
Meet new friends in the biggest Learning Community event of the year, where you’ll meet your Peer Mentor, engage in friendly competition, and get your LC t-shirt.
This event originated in Residence Life.
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- …
Career Fair

On-Campus Job Fair

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10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Ballroom Target Audiences:
Find your next on-campus experience at the On-Campus Job Fair. Campus employers will be there to welcome you, tell you about their opportunities and how to apply. No pressure, come as you are and stay as long as you like. We look forward to seeing …
This event originated in Career Services.
Social Event

First Gen Nebraska Ice Cream Social

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1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Platte River Room Target Audiences:
Join First Generation Nebraska for a free ice cream social featuring UNL’s own Dairy Store ice cream.
This event originated in First Generation Nebraska .
Activity

Transfer/Commuter Student Welcome

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3:15 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Adele Coryell Hall Learning Commons Target Audiences:
Join us for the Transfer and Commuter student welcome. Meet other transfer or commuter students, talk with campus resources, free iced coffee, and swag! Meet us behind the Dunkin Donuts on the first floor of the Adele Learning Commons in Love Library …
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Tunnel Walk and New Student Welcome

Big Red Welcome Signature Event

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5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Memorial Stadium Target Audiences:
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 2028 “N” on the Memorial Stadium field. The Class of 2028 will receive their formal welcome from …
Special Event

Chancellor’s BBQ

Big Red Welcome Signature Event

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6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Meier Commons Target Audiences:
After the Tunnel Walk and New Student Welcome, enjoy a free outdoor picnic dinner in the heart of campus with Chancellor Bennett, your college deans & administrators and more than 4,000 of your newest Husker classmates.
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Husker Mania

Big Red Welcome Signature Event

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6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Mabel Lee Fields Target Audiences:
Following the Chancellor’s BBQ, let loose at this carnival style event that features a mechanical bull, inflatable obstacle courses, snow cones from Kona Ice, and beverages from Chocolate Seasons. Interact with over 40 sport clubs and learn more …
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 …
Exhibition

Cornhusker Marching Band Exhibition

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Starts at 7:00 pm
Location: Memorial Stadium Target Audiences:
The Cornhusker Marching Band will hold its annual exhibition concert on Friday, Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. in Memorial Stadium. The event is free and open to the public.
Social Event

Comedy hypnotist Paul Ramsay, ‘Mind Games’

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8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Location: Willa Cather Dining Complex Room: Red Cloud Target Audiences:
The days of clucking like a chicken are over. Hypnotist Paul Ramsay’s “Mind Games” show breaks the mold of stage hypnotism. Using interactive polling software and remote controls, audience members steer the course of the show by voting on …
This event originated in Residence Life.