Husker spirit shined Feb. 14 as swaths of campus were lit for Glow Big Red, which is part of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Charter Week celebration. The event, which is being held as part of the university’s yearlong celebration of its 150th anniversary, continues Feb. 15.

Video: Glow Big Red

Photos from the evening celebration are below.

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Archie the Mammoth and Morrill Hall shine as part of Glow Big Red.

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The gates to East Campus are flooded with red in honor of the 150th anniversary of the university charter.

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The mall on East Campus sparkles for the Glow Big Red event.

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A student pauses to shoot a photo of the Coliseum during the Feb. 14 Glow Big Red event.

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The Nebraska State Capitol shines red with Memorial Stadium and City Campus in the background.

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Ribbon boards and scoreboards light the night in Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Coliseum, which was once used for commencement activities, basketball games and volleyball matches. Today, it's home to Campus Recreation facilities.

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City Campus building shine during the Glow Big Red event on Feb. 14.

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A student passes Entomology Hall on the East Campus Mall.

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Memorial Stadium.

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The columns on the northeast side of Memorial Stadium reflect red light during the Feb. 14 event.

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Chancellor Ronnie Green (front, right) and his wife, Jane (back, right) board a helicopter for a night flight over campus during the Glow Big Red event on Feb. 14.

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Hawks Hall, home to Nebraska's College of Business.

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Greenhouses at Nebraska Innovation Campus glow red with Memorial Stadium and City Campus in the background.

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Love Library

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A sea of red blankets Memorial Stadium in honor of Charter Week at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

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A StarTran bus cruises by Agriculture Hall and the East Campus Mall during the Feb. 14 Glow Big Red event.