UNL Husker Spiritfest is April 15-18

The Nebraska Alumni Association welcomes the community to celebrate Husker Spiritfest, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's annual spring homecoming. A variety of events, including guided campus tours, lectures, luncheons, concerts and performances, the Red-White spring football game and other athletic contests are planned across campus for the four-day celebration April 15-18.

In addition, 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.

"We encourage everyone, whether they're an alum or not, to participate in one or all of the Spiritfest activities," said Diane Mendenhall, executive director of the Nebraska Alumni Association. "It is a wonderful opportunity to see firsthand the many exciting things happening on campus."

This year's schedule is highlighted by two special events on April 16: the Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center dedication 5-6:30 p.m. and the alumni association's Football Friday Spring Game Edition 6:30-9 p.m. at the Wick Alumni Center, 1520 R St. (doors open at 5:30). Both are free and open to the public.

The Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center is a 30,000-square-foot building connected to the Nebraska Union. The space is available for all students and is intended to replace the old culture center on North 14th Street.

Football Friday Spring Game Edition will include a spring game preview by local media personalities and former players and a special guest appearance by Tom Osborne, Nebraska athletic director.

The Wick Alumni Center will greet guests at check-in 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 15, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. April 16, and 9 a.m.-noon on April 17, where maps and a list of events and special offers will be available.

For a complete schedule of events, visit http://huskeralum.org/events/alumniweekend/schedule2010.shtml.

Some events require pre-registration and pre-payment. These are designated accordingly on the schedule. Many other events are free and open to walk-ups.

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