All events are in Central time unless specified.

Saturday, August 22

Other

Celebration of Ganesha

Recurring Date Info:
Annually:
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All Day
Location: This is in observance and not an event on campus.
A Hindu holiday lasting around 10 days, where the elephant-headed Hindu God is praised and given offerings.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.
Special Event

Learning Communities Welcome

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9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Various Venues
Learning Communities students will meet with their peer mentor and others in their Learning Community (LC) to start building community and relationships. Each LC will spend time helping students get to know each other through games and conversation. …
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Social Event

Haymarket Farmer’s Market

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9:30 am – 11:00 am
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Plaza
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 …
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Social Event

Big Red Bike Rides

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10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Outdoor Adventures Center
Enjoy a free scoop of famous ice cream from the East Campus Dairy Store as you test out the quickest routes between City and East Campuses to save time on your commute. Rides with Outdoor Adventures staff begin on the top of each hour.
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Social Event

Wellness Fest

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11:00 am – 1:15 pm
Location: Meier Commons
Activate each of your 9 dimensions of well-being at Big Red Welcome’s first-ever Wellness Fest. Join in on a morning of yoga, cardio dance, life-size LibraryLand boardgame, games, Instagrammable moments, and more, with units from across campus that …
This event originated in BRW Signature.
Special Event

Lend a Hand, Husker Civic Challenge

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1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Union Plaza
Give back to the Lincoln community through an afternoon of hands-on service. Projects will include outdoor community beautification, working with after-school community learning centers, and serving the needs of various local nonprofits. You can …
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.