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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Big Red Welcome 2009

Friday, August 21

New Student Convocation

  • The official welcome not to be missed!
  • Lied Center for Performing Arts, 4:30 p.m.

Picnic for New Students

  • Enjoy supper with your new classmates and mingle with UNL faculty and staff members.
  • Lied Center for Performing Arts, 5:30 p.m.

Marching Band Concert

  • Get a sneak-peek at the band’s pre-game performance routine!
  • Memorial Stadium, 7 p.m.

Tunnel Walk

  • Before every football game it is tradition for the crowd to begin cheering on the Huskers as they do the “tunnel walk” to the field.  Join first year students in their own tunnel walk as we introduce this year’s athletics with a gathering at the stadium.
  • Memorial Stadium, 8:15 p.m.

Pep Rally

  • Meet coaches and players!
  • Learn fight songs!
  • Coliseum, 8:45 p.m.

Party at the Rec

  • FREE t-shirts and food!  Sports club information, music, fun, and more!!!
  • Campus Rec, 9:10 p.m.

UPC Movies at the Grand

  • Bring your NCard and watch films on the big screen for free!
  • Pulp Fiction, Pretty in Pink, American Pie, and The Ring
  • Lincoln Grand, 11 p.m.