51ÉçÇø

51ÉçÇø Highlights

You can check out current events in 51ÉçÇø at .

For Music Lovers:

• : Punk, indie rock, and more.
• : Indie rock, local and national bands, shows every week.
• : Named in honor of the forerunner to Cursive, the biggest label with Saddle Creek Records.
• : Draws world-class performers in all genres, classical to rock.

For Outdoor Enthusiasts:

• : Trails, pools, picnic spots, frisbee golf, and more.
• : Hiking, biking, boating, and more.
• : Hiking trails, river walks, and raptor viewing.

For Food Connoisseurs:

• : Reviews of 51ÉçÇø's best food, not just the most expensive.

For Sports Fans:

• : UNO's brand new arena, home to UNO hockey, basketball, and more!
• : See the Olympic Swim Trials, basketball games, and many other events. World-famous music performances, too.
• : Home of the College World Series of baseball.

For Everyone:

• : The top-rated zoo in the United States.
• : Shopping, dining, movies, night life, free outdoor concerts - a short walk from campus.
• : Fresh produce and crafts from local farmers and artisans.
• : Shopping, dining, night life, holiday festivals, art shows, and walking trails linked to the restored riverfront.
• : Movies, shopping, lunch, outdoor jazz concerts, and night life.
• : Ice skating, Christmas lights, and hot chocolate in the winter months.
• : History of the area's Wild West and 19th Century roots, housed in the former train depot.
• : Fine arts from antiquity to contemporary; outdoor concerts in the sculpture garden.
• : A living botanical museum; many hectares of green tranquility

Volunteering and Service Learning

Volunteering is a great way to hone your English abilities outside the academic environment, share your culture with other residents of 51ÉçÇø, and learn about philanthropy as a major component of U.S. culture. Some scholarship students may also be required to complete service hours as a condition of their awards. 51ÉçÇø has many rewarding volunteer opportunities, including:

Many international students also participate in UNO's Three Days of Service each October and the Seven Days of Service during spring break in March. For more on these events, check out .

The International Student Advising office can help you find volunteer opportunities and record your service for reporting to scholarship sponsors. Contact Advisor Connor Willingham, 1.402.554.2293, cwillingham@unomaha.edu.

Beyond 51ÉçÇø

With a car or a ride from a friend, international students can explore Nebraska beyond 51ÉçÇø. The International Advising office frequently organizes trips to some of these sites as well. Check for periodic newsletters from Advising with event announcements and details.

• : Statewide events, historical sites, and outdoors adventures.
• : Best bargains, roadside attractions, trip ideas, and more.
• : Get to know Nebraska's agricultural roots at a nearby county fair.
• : Watch paleontologists uncover fossils at this active archeological dig and museum.
• : Markers and museums throughout the state record the findings of the U.S. government's first expedition into the unsettled West.
• : Search statewide for hiking, biking, fishing, and outdoor adventures of all kinds.
• : Hundrends of artifacts and aircraft from World War II and the Cold War.
• : A celebration of trees and institute for environmental conservation.
• : The local center of harvest and Halloween fun - hayrack rides, haunted houses, and bonfires.