Fun, fellowship shine as Huskers celebrate 2024 eclipse

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Fun, fellowship shine as Huskers celebrate 2024 eclipse

by University Communication and Marketing
Video of the Solar Social event celebrating the April 8 eclipse.
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Video: Huskers celebratee the 2024 eclipse

Hundreds of Huskers gathered across the University of Nebraska–Lincoln to celebrate the 2024 solar eclipse on April 8. The eclipse covered about 80% of the sun over Lincoln. Campus reaction was captured in the video, photos and social media posts below.

Looking up

  • Hundreds of Huskers gathered on the Nebraska Union Plaza and Meier Commons to view and celebrate the solar eclipse on April 8. "Solar Social" activities, including yoga, were offered as part of the day.
    Hundreds of Huskers gathered on the Nebraska Union Plaza and Meier Commons to view and celebrate the solar eclipse on April 8. "Solar Social" activities, including yoga, were offered as part of the day. Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing
  • TJ Cass holds the tree pose during yoga on the Meir Commons during the "Solar Social" celebration.
    TJ Cass holds the tree pose during yoga on the Meir Commons during the "Solar Social" celebration. Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing
  • Nyarial Nyoak watches the eclipse with her friends
    Nyarial Nyoak watches the eclipse with her friends Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing
  • A student shoots a photo of the eclipse through specialized glasses during the "Solar Social" event on the East Campus Mall.
    A student shoots a photo of the eclipse through specialized glasses during the "Solar Social" event on the East Campus Mall. Kristen Labadie | University Communication and Marketing
  • Students watch eclipse progress on the rocks of Broyhill Fountain.
    Students watch eclipse progress on the rocks of Broyhill Fountain. Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing
  • Chancellor Rodney D. Bennett observes the eclipse during the April 8 celebration.
    Chancellor Rodney D. Bennett observes the eclipse during the April 8 celebration. Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing
  • Julia Connealy and Jesse Trout react as they watch the eclipse on the Meier Commons grass north of the Nebraska Union.
    Julia Connealy and Jesse Trout react as they watch the eclipse on the Meier Commons grass north of the Nebraska Union. Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing
  • A student relaxes on the East Campus Mall grass as they look skyward at the eclipse.
    A student relaxes on the East Campus Mall grass as they look skyward at the eclipse. Kristen Labadie | University Communication and Marketing
  • Maria Tamamova uses the eclipse glasses to take a photo with her phone.
    Maria Tamamova uses the eclipse glasses to take a photo with her phone. Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing
  • Nico Janda relaxes on the Meier Commons during the eclipse.
    Nico Janda relaxes on the Meier Commons during the eclipse. Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing
  • Kappa Kappa Gamma members cheer at 1:53 pm for the highest coverage of the sun.
    Kappa Kappa Gamma members cheer at 1:53 pm for the highest coverage of the sun. Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing
  • Emma Jonas and Annie Masek react with the other Kappa Kappa Gamma members during the solar eclipse on April 8.
    Emma Jonas and Annie Masek react with the other Kappa Kappa Gamma members during the solar eclipse on April 8. Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing
  • Samya Lee, a freshman from Omaha, smiles as she can see the eclipse by holding her eyeglasses over the eclipse glasses.
    Samya Lee, a freshman from Omaha, smiles as she can see the eclipse by holding her eyeglasses over the eclipse glasses. Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing

Loukia Sarroub, chair and professor of teaching, learning and teacher education; Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction; and Jessie Herrmann, director of government relations, posted about the excitement of the Solar Social as the peak eclipse time approached.







Nirupam Aich, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, thanked colleagues Rajib Saha and Shudipto Dishari for urging him to get out and see the eclipse.



The University of Nebraska–Lincoln's main Twitter/X account, UNLincoln, celebrated the day with photos showcasing the eclipse and declared the experience to be a 10 out of 10.



And, Nebraska men's basketball used the eclipse to deliver a spectacular tribute to Keisei Tominaga, who won the NCAA men's three-point contest on April 4. The victory marked the last time the senior officially wore a Husker uniform.



The Office of Sustainability is collecting used eclipse glasses through the April 12 in Canfield Administration Building, Room 59. More than 700 were collected following the events on City and East campus on April 8. The Office of Sustainability is working to donate all glasses collected to an organization for use during a future eclipse.

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