All events are in Central time unless specified.

Thursday, April 6

National Tartan day

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All Day
Location: this is an observance not an event
North American celebration of Scottish heritage, originated in Canada and spread to other communities of the Scottish diaspora in the 1990s.
Exhibition

Opportunity & Opposition: A Century of Women’s Athletics

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All Day
Location: Love Library South Room: Second floor
Bounding over hurdles in billowing bloomers. Posing proudly with trophies and letter-sweaters. Hustling for the soccer ball on field where Love Library now stands. These are only a few of the images of women athletes featured in a new exhibit opening …
This event originated in Libraries.

Passover

Pesach, Jewish Holiday

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All Day
Location: This is not an event, but an observance
Commemorates the Exodus of Jews form slavery in Egypt. While the Passover lasts for 8 days, the first night is the most significant and the first day is considered a day of rest. Holiday begins at sundown the previous day.
Demonstration

Artist in Residence Linda Rivera García

Working in the studio

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10:00 am
Location: Great Plains Art Museum Room: Elizabeth Rubendall Artist-in-Residence Studio & Education Lab Target Audiences:
The Great Plains Art Museum will host Omaha-based artist Linda Rivera García as the 2023 Elizabeth Rubendall Artist in Residence. Rivera García is a Mexican-American Chicana artist, teacher, and storyteller who has been sharing her culture …
This event originated in Center for Great Plains Studies.
Special Event

Canceled: JGMC Week - Multicultural Lip Sync Battle

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6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Swanson Auditorium
The Multicultural Lip Sync battle is a fun way for students to connect, celebrate different cultures, and have fun!
Contest

Canceled: OASIS Lip Sync Battle

OASIS/JGMC Week

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6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Swanson Auditorium
Join the OASIS Student Advisory Board (OSAB) on our Annual Lip Sync Battle! This is a great way to meet members from other organizations, celebrate different cultures, and have a little friendly competition. The RSO winner will take home $100 for …

Ongoing Events

Arab-American Heritage Month

NAAHM

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All Day
Location: this is an observance not an event
National Arab-American Heritage Month (NAAHM) takes place in April. It celebrates the Arab American heritage and culture and pays tribute to the contributions of Arab Americans and Arabic-speaking Americans.

National Child Abuse Prevention Month

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All Day
Location: this is an observance not an event
This is an annual observance in the United States dedicated to raising awareness and preventing child abuse. April has been designated Child Abuse Prevention Month in the United States since 1983.

Passover

Pesach

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All Day
Location: this is an observance not an event
Major Jewish holiday that celebrates the exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, which occurs on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Nisan.

Passover

Pesach

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7:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: this is an observance not an event
Passover is a major Jewish holiday that celebrates the exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, which occurs on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Nisan.