New and returning students alike are invited to celebrate the academic year (and new Husker sports season!) during the annual 3-day Big Red Welcome Festival, August 17–19. Enjoy UNL traditions, food, fun activities, and entertainment with fellow students before the first day of classes. This year’s events include:
FRIDAY, AUGUST 17
• 3:00 p.m. Commuter Student Gathering – Nebraska Union
• 4:45 p.m. New Student Convocation – Devaney Center
All new students are encouraged to attend this annual tradition to be officially welcomed to the University and their academic career by featured speaker Chancellor Harvey Perlman.
• 8:20 p.m. Tunnel Walk – Memorial Stadium
• 9:00 p.m. Pep Rally – Campus Rec Center
Cheer on the Big Red Machine as Husker football and volleyball players give a sneak preview of their new seasons. The Scarlets and Cheer Squad will electrify the atmosphere and lead key Nebraska chants and fight songs. Lindsey from 106.3 KFRX will host the celebration!
• 9:20 p.m. Husker Mania – Campus Rec Center
Student can explore 40+ booths to learn about Campus Rec programs including sports clubs, outdoor adventure and intramural sports and snag tons of giveaways from food vendors, local businesses and more. Don’t miss the chance to win great prizes throughout the night!
• 11:59 p.m. Free advanced Screening of the movie Hit & Run at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center, 313 North 13 Street.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18
• 11:00 a.m. Bike Tours – leave from Campus Rec Center
Join the staff of UNL Campus Rec’s Bike Shop for a 2-hour tour of Lincoln’s extensive bike trail system. Limited spots available; pre-register at the Campus Rec Center or http://go.unl.edu/brw_bike
• 11:00 a.m. Walk/Jog Trail Tours – leave from Campus Rec Center
Join the UNL Campus Rec Wellness team for a 5k walk/jog of Lincoln’s extensive trail system. Pre-register at http://go.unl.edu/brw_trail_tour
• 1:00 p.m. Class Schedule Tours – Nebraska Union
Tours begin every half hour until 3:30 p.m.
• 4:00 p.m. Bike Tours – leave from Campus Rec Center
Join the staff of UNL Campus Rec’s Bike Shop for a 2-hour tour of Lincoln’s extensive bike trail system. Limited spots available; pre-register at the Campus Rec Center or http://go.unl.edu/brw_bike
• 9:30 p.m. Party at the Union
This is one of the most widely attended student events of the school year and serves as a great way to meet and have fun with other college students. Party at the Union will be in the Nebraska Union and on the Plaza. Some of the exciting events that you can enjoy are: karaoke with CNL, caricature artist, Xbox & PS3 games, improv comedy, The Bathtub Dogs, Boots & Cats and D-Wayne Taylor Beatbox in concert, a Minute to Win It Challenge, DJ (sponsored by University Program Council) and more.
• Midnight Pancake Breakfast – Union Plaza
Enjoy a late night (or early morning?) meal made fresh on the Plaza. UNL faculty, administrators, and professionals will be on-hand to serve students. Serving will continue until 1 a.m.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 19
• 6:30 p.m. Welcome Festival - Stadium Loop
Join 10,000+ UNL students at the annual Big Red Welcome Festival 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Come mingle and get info on hundreds of student clubs and organizations and get free samples and giveaways from local businesses and vendors like Raising Cane's, University Bookstore, and Nebraska Athletics. Bring your friends, bring your roommates, and bring your neighbors for oodles of fun. This special event only occurs once a year - the day before your first class day in the fall semester!
Schedule of Events: bigredwelcome.unl.edu
Follow on Twitter: @bigredwelcome
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/v77