All events are in Central time unless specified.

Thursday, August 17

Activity

Urban Plunge: First-Year students Service Project

hosted by Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement

Date:
Time:
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Meet near Broyhill Fountain Target Audiences:
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 …
Activity

Commuter Student Connect for Class Routes Tours

Date:
Time:
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Near Starbucks Coffee Target Audiences:
If you are a commuter student and planning to attend class routes tours, come meet up with us and attend with fellow commuter students. We’ll meet by the Nebraska Union Starbucks on City Campus.
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Activity

Downtown Walking Tour

Date:
Time:
10:00 am – 10:30 am
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Near Starbucks Coffee Target Audiences:
Join in on a walking tour of downtown Lincoln led by current students. We’ll meet by the Nebraska Union Starbucks on City Campus.
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Activity

Mapping Your Class Routes Tour

Date:
Time:
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Near Starbucks Coffee Target Audiences:
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- …
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Activity

Transfer Student Connect for Downtown Walking Tour

Date:
Time:
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Location: Nebraska Union Target Audiences:
If you’re a transfer student looking to learn more about your new community, come join us for a walking tour of downtown Lincoln. See all that downtown has to offer while getting to know other transfer students.
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Activity

Ice Cream Bike Ride

Hosted by Outdoor Adventures

Date:
Time:
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: Campus Recreation Center
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!
This event originated in Campus Recreation.
Activity

Mapping Your Class Routes Tour

Date:
Time:
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Near Starbucks Coffee Target Audiences:
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- …
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Activity

College Welcome Programs

Date:
Time:
2:30 pm
Location: Various Locations
Each college and advising center will be hosting an official welcome celebration during this timeframe. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with faculty, staff, and other new students within your academic college.
This event originated in BRW Signature.
Activity

Big Red Welcome Group Fitness

Hosted by Campus Recreation

Date:
Time:
5:30 pm – 6:20 pm
Location: Campus Recreation Center Room: Fitness Studio
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.
This event originated in Campus Recreation.
Activity

Bowling at Husker Bowling Center

Date:
Time:
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: Nebraska East Union Room: Husker Bowling Center Target Audiences:
*Spare* yourself the stress of finding something to do after a big day of moving in, and join us for a round of FREE bowling at the Husker Bowling Center! Located on the 1st Floor of the Nebraska East Union, the Husker Bowling Center is a six-lane …
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Activity

Abel-Sandoz Block Party

Date:
Time:
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Location: Abel Hall Target Audiences:
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 …
This event originated in University Housing.
Activity

HSSV Block Party

Date:
Time:
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Location: Harper-Schramm-Smith Target Audiences:
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 …
This event originated in University Housing.
Activity

Kauffman Block Party

Date:
Time:
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Location: Kauffman Academic Residential Center
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 …
This event originated in University Housing.
Activity

Massengale-Love Block Party

Date:
Time:
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Location: Massengale Residential Center Target Audiences:
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 …
This event originated in University Housing.
Activity

Suites-Courtyards Block Party

Date:
Time:
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Location: University Suites
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 …
This event originated in University Housing.