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Urban Plunge: First year Student Service Project

BIG RED WELCOME EVENT

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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 …
Social Event

Playfair: The Ultimate Icebreaker

BIG RED WELCOME SIGNATURE EVENT

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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 …
Special Event

Chancellor’s BBQ

Big Red Welcome Signature Event

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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.
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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 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.
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Well-being Fest

Big Red Welcome Signature Event

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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!
Social Event

Party at the Union

Big Red Welcome Signature Event

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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 …
Special Event

Big Red Welcome Street Festival

Presented by Nebraska Army National Guard

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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!
Fair

Nvolvement Fair on City Campus

A Big Red Welcome event

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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 …
Fair

Nvolvement Fair on East Campus

A Big Red Welcome event

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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 …
Special Event

Husker Football Watch Party I Nebraska vs. Cincinnati

A Big Red Welcome event

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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.