Registration open for dozens of UNL Husker Spiritfest events

Registration is under way for campus events planned as a part of Husker Spiritfest, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's annual spring homecoming weekend, April 15-18.

A variety of activities, including guided campus tours, lectures, luncheons, the formal dedication of the new Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center, the Red-White Spring Game April 17 and other athletic contests are planned for the four-day celebration.

The registration deadline for many events is April 5. A registration form and complete schedule of all events is available on the Nebraska Alumni Association's Web site at http://huskeralum.org/events/alumniweekend. Some of the most popular activities include:

* Dining Hall Lunch, April 15-16, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch at one of University Housing's newly remodeled, state-of-the-art dining halls. Cost for lunch is $7.80. Pre-registration is required.

* Campus Tour, April 15, 2:30 p.m.; April 16, 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Departs from the Wick Alumni Center, 1520 R St. Pre-registration is recommended. This event is free.

* Husker Athletic Tours, April 16, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Includes Tom and Nancy Osborne Complex, Hawks Championship Center and Memorial Stadium. Departs from West Stadium lobby. There is no cost to attend. Tour numbers are limited; pre-registration is recommended.

* Sheldon Museum of Art Tour, April 15, 1:30 p.m.; April 16, 1:30 p.m. No cost to attend. Pre-registration is recommended.

* Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Presentation: "Research at UNL," April 16, 3-4:30 p.m. Includes overview of significant research being conducted at Nebraska, from climate change and renewable energy, to childhood literacy and transportation safety. No cost to attend. Pre-registration is required.

In addition to the campus activities, six groups are planning reunions, including the class of 1960, Alumni of Color, Cather Hall/Custer House alumni, Love Memorial Hall alumnae, UNL Libraries former student employees and UNL Campus Recreation Center former employees. To learn more about the reunions, or to register for a reunion event, visit http://huskeralum.org.

The Nebraska Alumni Association was founded in 1874 and serves the Lincoln campus of the University of Nebraska to promote connections, school spirit and the advancement of the university.

WRITER: Shannon Sherman