Saturday is the start of the most anticipated and festive week in the fall semester.
View the full schedule for all events and happenings.
Here are 5 activities that you and your friends should definitely go and enjoy.
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HUSKER WATCH PARTY: Nebraska vs. Purdue
Saturday, September 28
Gates Open at 10 a.m. | Kickoff at 11 a.m.
Memorial Stadium, enter at Gate 24
Watch your Nebraska Husker football team tackle the Purdue Boilermakers, live on the stadium’s big screen.
Students, faculty, and staff will have the full stadium experience; sit right on the field or in the stadium seats, concessions are open, interactive games, photo booth, and more.
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SHOWTIME AT THE COLISEUM
Monday, September 30
8 to 10 p.m.
Coliseum @ the Campus Rec Center
It's the loudest night of the week! Watch recognized student organizations and Greek chapters battle against each other with choreographed dances for ultimate bragging rights.
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BLOOD DRIVE
4 days:
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. September 30@ Nebraska Union
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. October 1 @ Nebraska Union
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. October 2 @ Nebraska East Union
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. October 3 @ Nebraska Union
The annual Homecoming Blood Drive at UNL is the state’s largest blood supplier each year.
Sign up in advance for your donation time.
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BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Wednesday, October 2
8 to 10 p.m.
Bourbon Theatre (downtown)
**NEW THIS YEAR** The live music competition will feature six bands that include Husker students. The two bands with the most votes will compete in the finale during the Cornstock Festival on Oct. 4.
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CORNSTOCK FESTIVAL and HOMECOMING PARADE
Friday, October 4
5 to 8 p.m.
Memorial Stadium East Plaza
On the eve of the big football game, enjoy food trucks (free for students with NCard), mocktails, hair braiding/tinsel, balloon twisting & face painting, tattoo station, tractor hayrack rides, live music and more.
At 6 p.m. the parade begins at 14th and R Streets and will make it's way through campus before ending at Cornstock Festival.
Student organizations, community groups, homecoming royalty, the Cornhusker Marching Band and special guests will perform and be seen in the annual parade, which includes floats, golf carts, balloons, performances and more.