Thursday, August 17

An opportunity for first-year students to engage in a morning of service and to explore the potential ways they can use their skills to make a positive impact in our community. Urban Plunge supports and cultivates a spirit of engagement and service …

Join in on a walking tour of downtown Lincoln led by current students. We’ll meet by the Nebraska Union Starbucks on City Campus.

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- …

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. This is a FREE event!

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- …

Pilates, MixxedFit, and Yoga and offered for FREE as part of Big Red Welcome! Grab and friend and experience a Group Fitness class before the semester begins. Registration for each class opens 7 days prior to the class.

Kick off the semester at the residence hall Block Parties. Win free groceries to start your year! Compete in multiple rounds of grocery bingo in the Abel/Sandoz Welcome Center. Jazz up your room during the craft party in Mari’s Lounge. Make a …

Explore the inflatable obstacle course at the lively Harper-Schramm-Smith-Village complex block party! Play board games in the Harper Dining Conference Room, try the carnival food at the Harper Dining Center, and capture Polaroid memories with your …

Join in the fun! The Kauffman Block Party features outdoor yard games on the Meier Commons, ice cream and root beer floats. Other fun activities near the hall. Block party locations vary, as each building complex will host a different activity or …

At the Massengale FRIENDSHIP block party, you’ll enjoy S’mores, friendship bracelets, and get a nice plant or succulent for your room. Block party locations vary, as each building complex will host a different activity or event—try one or try …

Activities at the Suites/Courtyards Block Party include basketball on the courts north of the Suites and yard games on the Cather/Pound Green Space. Choose a nice succulent to warm up your room. Enjoy Kona Ice & S’mores. Locations vary; each …