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Featured Events

Thursday, August 20

Social Event

Level Up with OASIS

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10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center Room: Unity Room
Students will have an opportunity to engage with OASIS staff, meet other like-minded students, and kick off your academic year at Nebraska with some fun icebreakers and team building activities!
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Social Event

Tik Tok Takeover

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10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Mabel Lee Fields
We know a large part of 2020 was dedicated to learning your favorite TikTok dances and trends; now it’s time to let your hard work shine and make new friends along the way. During the TikTok Takeover, you’ll work in small groups to learn a TikTok …
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Social Event

College of Arts and Sciences Kick-off

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11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Oldfather Hall Room: Outside
New students in the College of Arts and Sciences can stop by our stations outside of Oldfather and Avery Halls to get your official CAS t-shirt and learn more about advising, career coaching and our student organizations.
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Meeting

Genealogy over Lunch: Cemeteries and Genealogy

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11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Online
Sheila Orth, Library Associate at the University of Kansas Libraries, will share a virtual presentation on “Cemeteries and Genealogy” at the monthly Genealogy over Lunch session. Discover what cemeteries can show us about our own ancestors using …
This event originated in Libraries.
Activity

Grab Bag Trivia

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1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Second Floor
Grab Bag Trivia will test your knowledge on a random assortment of topics, maybe including but probably not limited to: UNL facts and traditions, 2020 pop culture, memes, and more! You’ll work in small groups to answer the most trivial of questions …
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Activity

Huskers Abroad 101

Recurring Date Info:
Weekly:
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2:00 pm
Location: Virtual Session
Interested in going abroad but don’t know where to start? Attend a Huskers Abroad 101 session to take the first step toward going abroad!
This event originated in Global Experiences.
Special Event

College Welcome Programs

Date:
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2:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Multiple Locations
Jumpstart your connections within your academic college! Plan to attend your respective advising unit or college’s welcome program. Most academic colleges will host a live welcome during this timeframe—either virtually, in-person, or a …
This event originated in BRW Signature.
Fair

Rock the Block + Engineering Student Org Fair

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2:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Vine Street Fields
Celebrate the start of a new academic year at the College of Engineering’s biggest welcome event! Meet and socialize with other students, browse hands-free booths for engineering student organizations, and grab food to-go. Sponsored by the …
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Social Event

Virtual Out-of-State Student Welcome

Date:
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7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Virtual Venue
Calling all out-of-state students from across the U.S.: join us to connect virtually with other non-Nebraskan students. Meet various out-of-state Orientation Leaders and participate in fun activities to get to know other students from your state or …
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Social Event

Outdoor Movie

Date:
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9:00 pm
Location: Neihardt Residential Center Room: Green Space Behind (east) of Neihardt
On the big screen under the stars! Bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy ‘Irresistible,’ a movie written/directed by Jon Stewart.
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.