All events are in Central time unless specified.

Saturday, August 24

Activity

Husker Student POWER Challenge Presented by Follett

Recurring Date Info:
Daily:
Date:
Time:
12:00 am – 11:55 pm
Virtual Location: Goosechase
Target Audiences:
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.
Sport - Intercollegiate - Volleyball

Nebraska Volleyball Fan Day

Date:
Time:
Starts at 9:00 am
Location: Devaney Sports Center Target Audiences:
Meet the team on Saturday, August 24th at 10am at Bob Devaney Sports Center
This event originated in Husker Athletics.
Activity

Ice Cream Bike Rides

Biking Adventure

Date:
Time:
9:30 am – 11:30 am
Location: Outdoor Adventures Center Target Audiences:
Get outside to explore Lincoln and enjoy a treat along the way. This is a fun and casual bicycle ride where you can get to know your fellow students and learn more about Outdoor Adventures. The route will start at the Outdoor Adventures Center (930 N …
This event originated in Campus Recreation.
Activity

Haymarket Farmers Market Tour

Date:
Time:
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Target Audiences:
Located only half a mile from the City Campus, the historic Haymarket Farmer’s Market offers fresh produce, baked goods and innovative arts and crafts. Meet your Orientation Leaders at the Nebraska Union Crib to walk to the historic Haymarket …
Activity

Mapping Your Class Routes Tour

Recurring Date Info:
Daily:
Date:
Time:
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- …
Activity

Well-being Fest

BIG RED WELCOME SIGNATURE EVENT

Date:
Time:
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Meier Commons Target Audiences:
Join us for the 3rd Annual Well-being Fest event on the Meier Commons and Union Plaza. Activities include goat yoga and vendor fair with freebies, games and prize drawings!
Sport - Intercollegiate - Football

Nebraska Football Fan Day

Date:
Time:
Starts at 11:00 am
Location: Hawks Championship Center Target Audiences:
Meet the Team on Saturday, August 24th at 11:00am in Hawks Championship Center!
This event originated in Husker Athletics.
Activity

Commuter Student Connect for Ice Cream Bike Ride

Date:
Time:
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: Outdoor Adventures Center Target Audiences:
Join other commuter students to take a bike ride from City Campus to East Campus, meet some fellow students, and get an ice cream cone at the UNL Dairy Store. All rides begin at the Outdoor Adventures Center. Sign up online at: https://shopcrec.unl. …
Activity

Ice Cream Bike Rides

Biking Adventure

Date:
Time:
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: Outdoor Adventures Center Target Audiences:
Get outside to explore Lincoln and enjoy a treat along the way. This is a fun and casual bicycle ride where you can get to know your fellow students and learn more about Outdoor Adventures. The route will start at the Outdoor Adventures Center (930 N …
This event originated in Campus Recreation.
Social Event

Meet, Greet and Game

Date:
Time:
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Dinsdale Family Learning Commons Target Audiences:
Meet fellow students, play games and enjoy the beauty of East Campus in a relaxed atmosphere. Drop-in event with tabletop and videos games. Library staff will be on hand to assist with instructions. Details will be added closer to the event.
This event originated in Libraries.
Activity

Ice Cream Bike Rides

Biking Adventure

Date:
Time:
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: Outdoor Adventures Center Target Audiences:
Get outside to explore Lincoln and enjoy a treat along the way. This is a fun and casual bicycle ride where you can get to know your fellow students and learn more about Outdoor Adventures. The route will start at the Outdoor Adventures Center (930 N …
This event originated in Campus Recreation.
Activity

Transfer Student Connect at Ice Cream Bike Ride

Date:
Time:
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: Outdoor Adventures Center Target Audiences:
Meet up with other transfer students to take a bike ride from City Campus to East Campus, meet some fellow students, and get an ice cream cone at the UNL Dairy Store. All rides begin at the Outdoor Adventures Center. Sign up online at: https:// …
Sport - Intercollegiate - Football

Boneyard Bash

Date:
Time:
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: Memorial Stadium Target Audiences:
Come hang out with the 2024 Nebraska Football team. Get FREE food, T-Shirt, and win prizes. Join us August 24th at 3:30pm, enter through Gate 24!
This event originated in Husker Athletics.
Activity

Sport Programs Rec Fest

Date:
Time:
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: 14th & Avery Recreation Area Target Audiences:
Drop in and join a team playing sand volleyball and basketball or play a variety of yard games like bags and ladder golf where you can interact with other students.
This event originated in Campus Recreation.
Social Event

BIPOC Welcome Reception

Big Red Welcome Signature Event

Date:
Time:
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Ballroom Target Audiences:
Welcome to the fourth Annual Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) Welcome Reception. During the reception, you’ll be able to meet current and incoming students, faculty and staff to build community with during your time here at the university. …
Social Event

Party at the Union

Big Red Welcome Signature Event

Date:
Time:
9:00 pm – 11:55 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Target Audiences:
Hey Huskers! Ready to start the year off right? Join us for the Big Red Welcome: Party at the Union! It’s THE social event of Big Red Welcome! Join thousands of Husker students as we dive into tons of student org activities, vibe with our DJ, chow …