More than 900 University of Nebraska–Lincoln students volunteered for the Big Event on April 23, completing service projects across the community.
Now in its 22nd year at Nebraska, the Big Event has grown to be the university’s single largest student-run community service project. The 2022 event, which included more than 45 private residences, five parks and 15 nonprofit sites worked by the volunteers, was organized by 10 student leaders.
Click through the photo slideshow below to see images from the event.
Big Red impact
Gus Kathol | University CommunicationAn Alpha Xi Delta sorority sister cleans a garage window at a residence on Judson Street. More than 900 Huskers fanned out across Lincoln to complete community service projects as part of the Big Event on April 23. Those projects included work at public residences and for community organizations.
Rakes sit at the ready as students check in on the Nebraska Union Plaza at the start of the Big Event.
Alpha Xi Delta members collect their supplies at the start of the Big Event.
Husker head football coach Scott Frost kicked off the Big Event with an inspirational speech to participants.
Student volunteers gather on the Meier Commons greenspace during the Big Event.
Students cheer as the Big Event begins on the Nebraska Union Plaza.
Alpha Xi Delta sisters clean pavers at a residence during the Big Event. The volunteers on site raked leaves, trimmed shrubs, cleaned windows and doors, and completed other general yard work.
Emerging Leaders in Diversity assist with yard work at 621 Lakewood Drive during the Big Event.
Emerging Leaders in Diversity rake up debris during the Big Event.
Alpha Xi Delta sorority sisters position pavers at a residence on Judson Street.
Students await instruction while sitting around Broyhill Fountain outside the Nebraska Union on April 23.
Members of Phi Mu celebrate the completion of their volunteer work.
Members of Phi Mu celebrate the completion of their volunteer work.
Alpha Chi Omega spend time with one of the giraffe at the Lincoln Children's Zoo while completing volunteer work for the Big Event.
