All events are in Central time unless specified.

Featured Events

Wednesday, August 21

Activity

First day of meals served for the 2019 fall semester

Date:
Time:
6:45 am
Location: UNL Dining Centers
Dining centers serve meals for residents with a contract/meal plan beginning Wednesday, August 21.
This event originated in University Housing.
Activity

Move-in Day #1

Date:
Time:
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: UNL Residence Halls
Students assigned to ODD numbered floors can move in.
This event originated in University Housing.
Activity

Parent-to-Parent Reception

Date:
Time:
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: Wick Alumni Center
As your student settles into the residence hall, come mingle with other parents and meet administrators. Stop by to ask questions and enjoy free ice cream!
Activity

Mary Weakland presents “Having Important Conversations About Mental Health”

For Parents

Date:
Time:
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Wick Alumni Center
Parents can attend to learn firsthand from another parent how important it is to have difficult, supportive conversations with your student around hard topics such as mental health, managing competing expectations, and alcohol and drug use. Two …
Activity

Mary Weakland presents “Having Important Conversations About Mental Health”

For Parents

Date:
Time:
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Wick Alumni Center
Parents can attend to learn firsthand from another parent how important it is to have difficult, supportive conversations with your student around hard topics such as mental health, managing competing expectations, and alcohol and drug use. Two …
Activity

Dining Hall Connections

Big Red Welcome

Date:
Time:
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Dining Centers
The tables in the dining halls will have green cards that can be placed in a stand. Placing the green card in the stand signals to others that your table is interested in meeting other students. Think of it as an invitation to pull up a chair and …
This event originated in University Housing.
Activity

Parent-to-Parent Reception

Date:
Time:
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Wick Alumni Center
As your student settles into the residence hall, come mingle with other parents and meet administrators. Stop by to ask questions and enjoy free ice cream!
Activity

Playfair: The Ultimate Icebreaker

Date:
Time:
8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Location: Vine Street Fields
Kick off Big Red Welcome with this high-energy activity that allows you to meet your classmates. PLAYFAIR is the #1 first-year orientation program on college campuses today. PLAYFAIR uses fun games and activities to celebrate the diversity of each …