Nebraska Wesleyan students, alumni and friends can look forward to a busy 2012. As we approach the university’s 125th anniversary, be sure to check out upcoming events and stay involved with NWU.

Class of 2012 Giving Challenge Bull Riding Celebration

March 1, 9:30 p.m.-midnight
Uncle Ron’s
2137 Cornhusker Highway
Lincoln, NE

Ride a mechanical bull as we celebrate the success of the Class of 2012’s giving challenge.

Commencement Fairs

March 13, 4-6:30 p.m.
Burt Hall

March 14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Smith-Curtis Classroom/Administration Building, Great Hall

March 15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
11815 M Street, Omaha

Learn all you need to know about Nebraska Wesleyan University’s upcoming Commencement at any of these four Commencement Fairs.

Antiques Appraisal Fair

March 15, 6-8 p.m.
Bancroft Street Market
2702 S. 10th St.
Omaha, NE

Bring your favorite heirlooms and your curiosity to NWU’s Antiques Appraisal Fair.

Generation X and Millennial Alumni Event

March 29, 6-8 p.m.
Brix & Stone Gastropub (tentative for now)
803 Q Street
Lincoln, NE

Gather with young alumni for this after-work happy hour.

Kansas City-area Alumni Event

April 12, 6-8 p.m.
Granfalloon on the Plaza
608 Ward Parkway
Kansas City, MO

Reconnect with your fellow Kansas City-area alumni and make new friends over dinner and drinks.

University College Salute to Graduates

April 15, 4-6 p.m.
Amazing Pizza Machine

Nebraska Wesleyan University’s graduate students and adult learners are invited to celebrate their transition from NWU students to NWU alumni.

Bring your partners and kids

A Taste of Wesleyan Culture

April 26, 6-8 p.m.
Chez Hay Party Room
210 N. 14 Street
Lincoln, NE

Get a taste of Mexican and Chinese culture as you learn from NWU faculty and students who have lived and studied there.

Black and White Gala: A Salute to Graduates

April 27, 10 p.m.-1 a.m.
Chez Hay Party Room
210 North 14th Street
Lincoln, NE

Graduating seniors are invited to celebrate their transition to Nebraska Wesleyan alumni at this formal gala.

Commencement

Saturday, May 12, 2012

Hooding Ceremony (for NWU graduate students)
1 p.m., First United Methodist Church

Final Walk
3:40 p.m., Weary Center to First United Methodist Church

Baccalaureate
4 p.m., First United Methodist Church

Commencement
6:30 p.m., Taylor Commons (if rain: Snyder Arena)

Commencement ceremonies at Nebraska Wesleyan University represent the pinnacle of the academic year. All are invited to celebrate the class of 2012.