Urban Plunge: First year Student Service Project
BIG RED WELCOME EVENT
Date:
Time:
8:30 am –
11:30 am
Location:
Nebraska Union
Room: meet right next to the Broyhill Fountain
Target Audiences:
Urban Plunge is a first-year student service event from 8:30am to 11:30am. Thursday, August 21, 2025. It will feature opportunities for 200 Huskers to help local nonprofits with gardening work, serving meals to participants, sorting donations, and …
This event originated in Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement.
Playfair: The Ultimate Icebreaker
BIG RED WELCOME SIGNATURE EVENT
Date:
Time:
8:00 pm –
10:00 pm
Location:
Vine St. 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 …
This event originated in Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement.
Chancellor’s BBQ
Big Red Welcome Signature Event
Date:
Time:
6:00 pm –
7:00 pm
Location:
Nebraska Union
Room: Outdoor - Lawn
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.
Husker Mania
Big Red Welcome Signature Event
Date:
Time:
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 inflatables, games, snow cones from Kona Ice, and beverages from Chocolate Seasons. Interact with over 40 sport clubs and learn more about Campus Recreation …
This event originated in Campus Recreation.
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 Well-being Fest on the Meier Commons and Union Plaza. Activities include goat yoga and vendor fair with freebies, games and prize drawings!
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 …
This event originated in Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement.
Big Red Welcome Street Festival
Presented by Nebraska Army National Guard
Date:
Time:
6:30 pm –
8:30 pm
Location:
Memorial Stadium Room: Loop, 14th & Vine Streets
Target Audiences:
Engage with hundreds of booths hosted by local businesses, nonprofit organizations, UNL departments, student groups and more! Music, free food and giveaways galore! Don’t miss this signature event!
Nvolvement Fair on City Campus
A Big Red Welcome event
Date:
Time:
4:00 pm –
6:00 pm
Location:
Nebraska Union
Room: Meier Commons
Target Audiences:
In a single location, explore more than 100 recognized student organizations (RSOs) to join for social, professional and leadership interests. RSO members and officers will be on hand to provide details about their organization and answer questions …
This event originated in Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement.
Nvolvement Fair on East Campus
A Big Red Welcome event
Date:
Time:
3:00 pm –
5:00 pm
Location:
Nebraska East Union
Room: Great Plains Room
Target Audiences:
In a single location, explore more than 60 recognized student organizations (RSOs) to join for social, professional and leadership interests. RSO members and officers will be on hand to provide details about their organization and answer questions …
This event originated in Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement.
Husker Football Watch Party I Nebraska vs. Cincinnati
A Big Red Welcome event
Date:
Time:
Starts at
8:00 pm
Location:
Memorial Stadium Room: Enter at Gate 24
Target Audiences:
Watch your Nebraska Husker football team tackle the Cincinnati Bearcats on Memorial Stadium’s big screen - while the game is played live in Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium.
This event originated in Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement.