Explore Lincoln by bike or paddle and cheer on Husker softball outdoors. Stop by a pop-up poke bowl station or try your hand at making your own street-food recipes from around the world. Keep reading for more of this week's top campus events.
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Ice Cream Bike Ride
5 to 7 p.m. April 17
Outdoor Adventures Center
Explore Lincoln by bicycle and enjoy some ice cream. This fun and casual ride helps you get to know others and learn more about Outdoor Adventures programs. Ride from the Outdoor Adventures Center to East Campus on a couple of easily traveled commuter trails before picking up sweet treats at the famous UNL Dairy Store. You’ll be surprised that getting between campuses by bike is typically quicker than by car. Bikes, helmets, ice cream, and instruction provided. FREE for Campus Recreation members | $5 for non-members
Sign up to attend.
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CookWell Class: International Street Food
5:30 to 7 p.m. April 20
Recreation & Wellness Center Wellness Kitchen
Join the Wellness Kitchen staff in making three street-food-themed recipes from around the world. Recipes include favorites from Mexico, France, and Brazil.
Recipes include:
• Mexican Street Corn Loaded Fries
• French Peanut Butter Banana Crepes
• Brazilian Berry Smoothie Bowl
Sign up by 11:55 p.m. April 17.
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Resume Lab
12 to 3 p.m. April 19
Oldfather Hall Room 107
Stop by Oldfather 107 or Zoom to have your resume reviewed by a CAS Career Coach. Lab drop-ins are 15-20 minutes. You don’t need a resume to attend. You can also review other application materials, set up a LinkedIn or Handshake profile, or ask career development questions.
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Hi, How Are You? Day
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 19
Animal Sciences Complex
Visit with Well-being Ambassadors to learn how you can support your peers, test your knowledge on the available mental health resources UNL offers, and decrease the stigma around help-seeking. Stop by booths for FREE giveaways, games, activities, and information. All participants will walk away with informational resources, fun stickers, and a free succulent (while supplies last).
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Pop-up Poke Bowl Station
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 20
Abel Dining Center
Dining Services is participating in Earthstock, a month-long celebration of the planet with a fun, pop-up, plant-based poke bowl station at the Abel Dining Center. Featured menu items include, Finless Tuna, Edamame, Mango Chunks, Spicy Pickles Cucumbers and more.
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Evenings of Dance
7 p.m. April 20-23
Johnny Carson Theater
The UNL Dance Program presents its annual Evenings of Dance concerts April 20-23 at the Lied Center’s Johnny Carson Theater. This year’s Evenings of Dance concert will feature seven dances, including three works that were presented at the American College Dance Association Conference. Performances are April 20-22 at 7:30 p.m. and April 23 at 2 p.m. Purchase a ticket online or watch the live webcast April 21.
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Sparky's 30th Birthday Spring Fling
5 to 7 p.m. April 20
Animal Sciences Complex
Stop by the Animal Science Complex as the department celebrates the birthday of the oldest horse on campus. Enjoy games, activities, pony rides, and more. Admission is free.
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Lake Paddle
4 to 6 p.m. April 21
Outdoor Adventures Center
Join Outdoor Adventures for an evening jaunt to explore local lakes by kayak or SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard). Meet some good people and learn a few paddling skills along the way. $15 for students/members | $30 for non-members
Sign up to attend.
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Huskers Softball vs. Wisconsin
5:30 p.m. April 21
Bowlin Stadium
Cheer on the Huskers Softball team as they take on Big 10 opponent Wisconsin. This game is 90’s night with a scrunchie giveaway. Claim your free student ticket.