All events are in Central time unless specified.
Family Day at Sheldon Museum of Art
with Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival
Date:
Time:
2:00 pm –
4:30 pm
Location:
Sheldon Museum of Art
Target Audiences:
Join Sheldon Museum of Art and the Crossroads Music Festival for a fun filled day of art and music. Guests will create original musical instruments with renowned musician Oscar Rios Pohirieth while exploring the art at Sheldon.
This event originated in Sheldon Museum of Art.
Conference/Symposium
Clifton Strengths Institute Summer Conference
Date:
Time:
8:30 am –
4:00 pm
Location:
Nebraska Union
Target Audiences:
Designed for higher education leaders and champions of strengths-based programming in their community, this conference includes a variety of thought-provoking sessions designed to highlight excellence in strengths-based education on campuses and in …
This event originated in College of Business.
Summer Research Program Workshop: The Graduate Record Examination
Office of Graduate Studies
Date:
Time:
8:30 am –
10:00 am
Location:
Kiewit Hall
Room: A203
Target Audiences:
This in-person workshop is part of the 2026 Summer Research Program (SRP) and is open to all UNL undergraduate students, including the summer UCARE program. Please bring your NCard to these events!
This event originated in Undergraduate Research & Fellowships.
Summer Research Program Workshop: Minimizing Presentation Anxiety
Office of Graduate Studies
Date:
Time:
8:30 am –
10:00 am
Location:
Kiewit Hall
Room: A203
Target Audiences:
This in-person workshop is part of the 2026 Summer Research Program (SRP) and is open to all UNL undergraduate students, including the summer UCARE program. Please bring your NCard to these events!
This event originated in Undergraduate Research & Fellowships.
2026 Summer Research Symposium
Office of Graduate Studies & Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships
Date:
Time:
1:00 pm –
3:00 pm
Location:
Nebraska Union
Room: Centennial Room & Ballroom
Target Audiences:
The Summer Research Symposium is an opportunity for scholars to present their research to their peers, campus community members, and the greater Nebraska community.
This event originated in Undergraduate Research & Fellowships.
Urban Plunge - First Year Service Project
BIG RED WELCOME EVENT
Date:
Time:
8:30 am –
10:30 am
Location:
Nebraska Union
Room: meet right next to the Broyhill Fountain
Target Audiences:
A two-hour service event for 200 first-year Huskers to help local nonprofits with gardening work, serving meals to participants, sorting donations, and other opportunities.
This event originated in Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement.
Chancellor’s BBQ
Big Red Welcome Signature Event
Date:
Time:
5:30 pm –
7:00 pm
Location:
Nebraska Union
Room: Meier Commons
Target Audiences:
Join your fellow incoming students from the Class of 2030 for the Chancellor’s BBQ - a free outdoor picnic dinner in the heart of campus! Meet Interim Chancellor Kathy Ankerson, college deans, university administrators, and more than 4,000 of your …
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Husker Mania
Big Red Welcome Signature Event
Date:
Time:
6:30 pm –
9:00 pm
Location:
Mabel Lee Fields IPC
Target Audiences:
Following the Chancellor’s BBQ, let loose at this carnival style event that features games, inflatables, tattoo artists, food and drinks. Interact with over 40 sport clubs and learn more about Campus Recreation activities including group fitness …
This event originated in Campus Recreation.
Mind Games by Paul Ramsay
Big Red Welcome Hypnotist
Date:
Time:
9:00 pm –
10:30 pm
Location:
Willa Cather Dining Complex
Room: Red Cloud
Target Audiences:
Prepare to be captivated while having your reality shattered as the Residence Hall Association (RHA) proudly presents a FREE performance of hilarious hypnotism with the extraordinary Paul Ramsay.
This event originated in RHA and NRHH.
Well-Being Fest
Big Red Welcome Signature Event
Date:
Time:
10:00 am –
12:00 pm
Location:
Nebraska Union
Room: Memorial Plaza
Target Audiences:
Join us for the Well-being Fest on the Meier Commons and Union Plaza. Activities include goat yoga and vendor fair with freebies, games and prize drawings!
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
