This week is full of opportunities to get settled into your Husker home, get involved on campus, and celebrate Husker spirit. Check out the 7 activities we recommend before the long weekend.
Poster Sale
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. August 28 to September 1
Nebraska Union
Browse, enjoy, and purchase from hundreds and hundreds of different prints to decorate your residence hall room, apartment, chapter house, or office. Choose from a wide selection of smash-hit classic posters of famous art and images to fresh-off-the-press artist prints, and so much more.
Poster purchases can be made with cash, credit cards, and NCard.
Outdoor Film – Guardians of the Galaxy 3
8 to 10:30 p.m. August 28
17th Street Green Space
Gather your friends, blankets, and chairs for a fantastic evening filled with free popcorn, refreshing drinks, and exciting prizes at RHA’s first Outdoor Film of the year. Experience Guardians of the Galaxy 3 on a large 20-foot screen. Free admission to all UNL students with Event Pass.
**This is the rescheduled date for this event (originally set for Aug 24 and was postponed due to excessive heat.)**
Club Fair at City Campus
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. August 29
Nebraska Union Plaza
In a single location, explore more than 120 recognized student organizations (RSOs) to join for social, professional and leadership interests. RSO members and officers will be on hand to provide details about their organization and answer questions from prospective new members. This event is free and casual in nature.
**This is the rescheduled date for this event (originally set for Aug 23 and was postponed due to excessive heat.)**
Go Big Red Ride
6 to 6:50 a.m. August 30
Recreation and Wellness Center, Rooftop Patio
Start Volleyball Day in Nebraska right with this early morning cycle class. Support the university by wearing your team’s colors leading up to the big event. This class will challenge you through heart-pumping hills and electric endurance segments at varying speeds and resistance.
Cost is $10 without a group fitness pass. Sign up online or in the ActiveHusker app.
Volleyball Day in Nebraska
August 30
Memorial Stadium
Chancellor Bennett has declared Aug. 30 an instructional continuity day. Get a free hotdog at the student tailgate on Meier Commons, starting at 3:30 p.m. Two volleyball matches will be played in Memorial Stadium for Volleyball Day in Nebraska.
The Huskers will take on UNO at 7 p.m. The match will be broadcast on Big Ten Network/Fox Sports and on Husker Radio Network affiliate (107.3 FM in Lincoln).
Gender and Sexuality Center Open House
3:30 to 5:30 p.m. August 31
Nebraska Union, Room 346
Explore these three easy-to-access spaces, located on the Nebraska Union 3rd floor. Enjoy free food and beverages while meeting and engaging with other Huskers and the amazing staff.
Free take-home items and swag include pronoun buttons, stickers, safer sex kits, and pens.
Nebraska Soccer vs. Missouri
7:05 p.m. August 31
Hibner Stadium (2400 N Antelope Valley Pkwy)
Cheer on the Husker women's soccer team as they begin their home season against Missouri. Show up early. A limited number of thundersticks will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis.
Students can claim a free ticket online.