February 15, 2019

Nebraska burns bright for Glow Big Red

The architecture of Nebraska's Love Library is highlighted by red light and the N150 logo for Glow Big Red.
Craig Chandler | University Communication
Craig Chandler | University Communication
The architecture of Nebraska's Love Library is highlighted by red light and the N150 logo for Glow Big Red.

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.

Archie the Mammoth and Morrill Hall shine as part of Glow Big Red.
Greg Nathan | University Communication
Archie the Mammoth and Morrill Hall shine as part of Glow Big Red.

The gates to East Campus are flooded with red in honor of the 150th anniversary of the university charter.
James Woolridge | University Communication
The gates to East Campus are flooded with red in honor of the 150th anniversary of the university charter.

The mall on East Campus sparkles for the Glow Big Red event.
Craig Chandler | University Communication
The mall on East Campus sparkles for the Glow Big Red event.

A student pauses to shoot a photo of the Coliseum during the Feb. 14 Glow Big Red event.
Greg Nathan | University Communication
A student pauses to shoot a photo of the Coliseum during the Feb. 14 Glow Big Red event.

The Nebraska State Capitol shines red with Memorial Stadium and City Campus in the background.
Craig Chandler | University Communication
The Nebraska State Capitol shines red with Memorial Stadium and City Campus in the background.

Ribbon boards and scoreboards light the night in Memorial Stadium.
Craig Chandler | University Communication
Ribbon boards and scoreboards light the night in Memorial Stadium.

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

City Campus building shine during the Glow Big Red event on Feb. 14.
Craig Chandler | University Communication
City Campus building shine during the Glow Big Red event on Feb. 14.

A student passes Entomology Hall on the East Campus Mall.
James Woolridge | University Communication
A student passes Entomology Hall on the East Campus Mall.

Memorial Stadium.
Greg Nathan | University Communication
Memorial Stadium.

Hawks Hall, home to Nebraska's College of Business.
Greg Nathan | University Communication
The columns on the northeast side of Memorial Stadium reflect red light during the Feb. 14 event.

Chancellor Ronnie Green (right) boards a helicopter for a night flight over campus during the Glow Big Red event on Feb. 14.
Craig Chandler | University Communication
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.

Hawks Hall, home to the College of Business.
Greg Nathan | University Communication
Hawks Hall, home to Nebraska's College of Business.

Greenhouses at Nebraska Innovation Campus glow red with Memorial Stadium and City Campus in the background.
Craig Chandler | University Communication
Greenhouses at Nebraska Innovation Campus glow red with Memorial Stadium and City Campus in the background.

Love Library
Craig Chandler | University Communication
Love Library

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

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

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