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Nebraska Game Day Package Fundraiser for the Colorado game


Congratulations to T. Hickman of Helotes, Texas for winning the game day package!


Become a winner for Colorado vs Nebraska football tickets and hotel package. Drawing date and time August 24, 2024 at ~6:00 PM PST. The package includes two game tickets and two nights at the Downtown Courtyard Marriott just blocks from the UNL Campus and downtown activities. This package is valued at $2,000 to $2,500. Help support the CFN Scholarship Fund. Enjoy a great Husker football weekend! Ticket numbers will be provided in advance of the drawing.

Californians for Nebraska, Official University of Nebraska Alumni Chapter
Californians for Nebraska, Official University of Nebraska Alumni Chapter

2024 Californians for Nebraska Annual Picnic

WHEN: July 13, 2024
TIME: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: William R. Mason Regional Park, 18712 University Drive, Irvine, Calif.
COST: Free Will Donation; $5 per car Orange County park entry fee.

Join fellow friends, fans and Alumni of the University of Nebraska for our annual Californians for Nebraska picnic. Food and soft drinks will be provided. The menu is hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages and a variety of snacks. Bring your family and friends for a day of talking football and getting acquainted with your fellow Nebraskans. For more details, Check out our Facebook page or email.

An Opportunity Drawing for official Husker gear will be held at ~2:00. The Grand Prize will be a pair of tickets to a Husker home game.

Californians for Nebraska, Official University of Nebraska Alumni Chapter

2024 Nebraska Founder's Day Event

Californians for Nebraska, Official University of Nebraska Alumni Chapter

Last February 10 2024, we celebrated the University's Founder’s Day! We teamed up with the San Diego Alumni Chapter to bring you a fun event at the beautiful Wilson Creek Winery in Temecula (35960 Rancho California Road).

Californians for Nebraska, Official University of Nebraska Alumni Chapter

Event Pictures:

Californians for Nebraska, Official University of Nebraska Alumni Chapter

Matt Davison, four-year letter winner at UNL, is currently President of The 1890 Initiative, a name, image, and likeness (NIL) collective that supports Nebraska student-athletes. Matt most recently worked as Nebraska’s Senior Associate Athletic Director, where he focused on the Go Big Project, which is poised to be one of the most elite training facilities in all of college athletics.

 

 

 

 

Californians for Nebraska, Official University of Nebraska Alumni Chapter

Founder's Day attendees, A great turnout at our Founders Day event! It was a huge success!

 

 

 

 

Californians for Nebraska, Official University of Nebraska Alumni Chapter

2024 Nebraska Golf Classic, As has been the case for many years, the tournament is a 4-person scramble.

 

 

 

 

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Watch Sites

Official CFN Watch Sites are a great place to gather with other Husker fans to enjoy a true game day atmosphere. CFN merchandise is available at the watch sites and you can participate in the CFN Opportunity Drawings for Official Husker gear. Proceeds from the drawing benefit the CFN Scholarship Fund.

Do you have a favorite Husker hangout? If you are a Husker fan or a bar or restaurant owner interested in hosting a watch site, email us for more information on how to become an Official CFN Watch Site.

Danny K, Official Husker watch site

Our Flagship Site
Danny K's Cafe & Billiards
1096 North Main Street
Orange, CA 92667
714-771-9707
CFN Merchandise & Opportunity Drawings
Hosting: Dave and Tamara Dietrich

Jax's Studio City , Official Husker watch site

Jax's Studio City
12514 Ventura Blvd
Studio City, CA 91604
818-985-9876
www.jaxsbar.com
CFN Merchandise & Opportunity Drawings
Hosting: David Welch

Underground Pub and Grill, Hermosa Beach, Ca

Underground Pub and Grill
1332 Hermosa Ave.
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
310-318-3818
www.undergroundpubandgrill.com

Hosting: Nikki Markota

Scholarships

2024/2025 Scholarship winners were selected by the CFN Board of Directors at their latest Board of Directors meeting.

Five applicants received financial support with the help of CFN members and their donations in 2024/2025. The Scholarship Selection Committee is made up of Julie Burleson, Erik Van Fleet, Brian Olson and Ken Lautenschlager.

Please note that the scholarship applications for the 2024-2025 school year, are due by June 1, 2025.

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Complete your application for the 2024/2025 Californians for Nebraska Scholarship On-line
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2024/2025 Californians for Nebraska Scholarship Winners

Marketing Freshman / Temecula Catelyn Hanson, Freshman
Marketing
Temecula, CA
Finance & Economics Senior / Temecula Amber Hanson, Senior
Finance & Economics
Temecula, CA
Matthew Thiede Memorial CFN Business Scholarship
Broadcasting Junior / Rancho Murieta Olivia Reed, Junior
Broadcast Journalism
Rancho Murieta, CA
Acting Freshman / San Clemente Alexandria (Lexi) Winner, Freshman
Acting
San Clemente, CA
Sri Podratz Pre-Health (Nursing)Freshman / Valley Center Sri Podratz, Freshman
Pre-Health (Nursing)
Valley Center, CA
DR. Rary Peterson Memorial Scholarship