All events are in Central time unless specified.

Friday, August 22

Workshop

N2R Workshop

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9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Kiewit Hall Room: A541 Target Audiences:
The N2R workshop is a five-day intensive training on RStudio for graduate students. Registration is required and seats are limited. Priority will be given to students in College of Engineering programs.
Activity

Downtown Walking Tour

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10:00 am – 11:30 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.
Social Event

Learning and Themed Community Welcome Event

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10:00 am – 11:30 am
Location: Willa Cather Dining Complex Room: Red Cloud Target Audiences:
The Learning and Themed Community Welcome Event is the first large-scale event of the year where students meet their Peer Mentors, play fun icebreaker games, and start building their communities together. Students also receive a t-shirt and their “ …
This event originated in Residence Life.
Activity

Mapping Your Class Routes Tour

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10:00 am – 11:30 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

Commuter Student Lunch and Campus Tour

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12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: Willa Cather Dining Complex Target Audiences:
Commuter students are invited to join us for a free lunch in Cather Dining Center. Get to know other commuter students and chat with Orientation leaders to get your questions answered. After lunch, we will do class routes tours around campus!
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Activity

Transfer Student Welcome

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3:15 pm – 4:15 pm
Location: Adele Coryell Hall Learning Commons Room: Behind Dunkin Donuts Target Audiences:
Join us for the Transfer and Commuter student welcome. Meet other transfer students, talk with campus resources, and get swag! Meet us behind the Dunkin Donuts on the first floor of the Adele Learning Commons in Love Library North.
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Activity

Tunnel Walk and New Student Welcome

Big Red Welcome Signature Event

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5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Memorial Stadium Room: Gate 11 Target Audiences:
The Tunnel Walk isn’t just for the Husker football team! Join us at Memorial Stadium at 5 p.m. to partake in the Tunnel Walk and make the Class of 2029 “N” on the Memorial Stadium field. The Class of 2029 will receive their formal welcome from …
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Special Event

Chancellor’s BBQ

Big Red Welcome Signature Event

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6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Outdoor - Lawn Target Audiences:
After the Tunnel Walk and New Student Welcome, enjoy a free outdoor picnic dinner in the heart of campus with Chancellor Bennett, your college deans & administrators and more than 4,000 of your newest Husker classmates.
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Activity

Husker Mania

Big Red Welcome Signature Event

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6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Mabel Lee Fields Target Audiences:
Following the Chancellor’s BBQ, let loose at this carnival style event that features inflatables, games, snow cones from Kona Ice, and beverages from Chocolate Seasons. Interact with over 40 sport clubs and learn more about Campus Recreation …
This event originated in Campus Recreation.
Activity

Bowling at Husker Bowling Center

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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 week 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.
Performing Arts - Music

Cornhusker Marching Band Exhibition

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Starts at 7:00 pm
Location: Memorial Stadium Target Audiences:
The Cornhusker Marching Band will hold its annual exhibition concert in Memorial Stadium. The event is free and open to the public.
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Performing Arts - Musical Theatre

Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical

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7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Lied Center for Performing Arts Room: Main Stage
For the first time in forever, experience the musical phenomenon that has taken the world by storm! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, Disney’s Frozen includes all the film’s beloved songs by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and …
This event originated in Lied Center for Performing Arts.
Social Event

Mind Games by Paul Ramsay

Hypnotist Show

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9:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: Willa Cather Dining Complex Room: Red Cloud Target Audiences:
The Residence Hall Association (RHA) presents Mind Games by Paul Ramsay! An annual tradition of kicking off the year with an exciting, entertaining hypnosis show like no other. Mind Games allows you, the audience, to engage throughout the whole …
This event originated in Residence Life.