Free Food and Fun 

Located in Aksarben Village, the St. John Paul II Newman Center is inviting you for a welcome back BBQ. Grab a friend and join the fun! There will be free food, yard games, music, and opportunities for mingling with other new and current students. Food and dessert will be served from 6-8 P.M. Stay as long as you’d like!  First 100 get a Durango Days t-shirt.   

Durango Days (August 25-31)

This event is part of Durango Days, UNO's official welcome week. View the full schedule of events.

Hot Weather Precautions

The Office of Spirit, Tradition, and Signature Events will take additional precautions during Durango Days events, including the following (while supplies last):

• All events that fall between Sunday-Wednesday will have plenty of cold drinks, specifically, water and Powerade
• Sunscreen will be available for students to spray on or take a packet with them
• Microfiber cooling towels will be available for students
• Hydration drink mix packets will be available at each event

Any changes to the Durango Days lineup will be shared on Spirit, Tradition, and Signature Events social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, and X.