Faculty and staff are invited to celebrate homecoming at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Sept. 29-Oct. 4, with Scarlet City themed office decorating, a movement challenge, food drive, and more.
Events open to faculty and staff include Scarlet Market, Battle of the Bands, ice cream social, and the parade and Cornstock Festival. View the full schedule online.
Husker Spirit Office Decorating Contest
Faculty and staff are encouraged to show their Husker spirit in the homecoming week office decorating competition. To participate, departments should decorate office doors based on the homecoming theme, "Scarlet City.” Individual winners receive a Homecoming swag pack and group winners of the office decorating contest will win waffles from the director of dining, Dave Annis. Sign up closes Sept. 19.
Movement Challenge
Employees are challenged to achieve 300 movement minutes during homecoming week. All forms of movement are acceptable, be it strength training, cardiovascular exercises or mind-body practices. Four employees who achieve or surpass 300 minutes of movement will receive a homecoming-themed participation package.
