All events are in Central time unless specified.

Wednesday, September 29

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DEADLINE! Minerva Research Initiative

Closing Date for Applications

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All Day
Location: Online
The Minerva Research Initiative (Minerva) emphasizes questions of strategic importance to U.S. national security policy. It seeks to increase the Department’s intellectual capital in the social sciences and improve its ability to address future …
Activity

Business Major Showcase Booth: Management and Supply Chain Management

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8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: College of Business - Howard L. Hawks Hall
Learn more about the academic and career paths of management and supply chain management majors.
This event originated in College of Business.
Field Day

Dalbey Prairie Open House

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10:00 am
Location: Dalbey Prairie
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Grassland Studies will host an open house at the Dalbey Prairie on Sept. 29, starting at 10 a.m. and ending with a noon luncheon. The open house will take place in a fully in-person format. The cost …
This event originated in Center for Grassland Studies.
Activity

Homecoming Blood Drive

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11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Centennial Room
Volunteers can sign up to donate blood as part of the annual Homecoming Competition. More details to come in Fall 2022.
This event originated in Homecoming Student Competition.
Special Event

Pups in the Plaza @ NIC

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11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Location: NIC Plaza
Domesti-PUPS is coming to Nebraska Innovation Campus! Stop by the NIC Plaza to pet therapy dogs from Domesti-PUPS and de-stress from the everyday life.
This event originated in NIC Events Calendar.
Activity

Grand Challenges Community Building (Virtual) – Sustainable Food and Water Security

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12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: Virtual Session
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln community identified seven grand challenge thematic areas in which to focus its expertise and resources. Faculty are asked to imagine how their areas of research, scholarship and creative activity intersect with …
This event originated in Office of Research and Innovation.
Training

Research Administration Essentials: Preparing for Awards and Managing Contracts

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1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: via Zoom
Learn about applying for and managing contracts and other types of agreements, as well as special circumstances that may arise while waiting for an award.
This event originated in Office of Research and Innovation.
Activity

Homecoming Cornhole Tournament

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2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Memorial Stadium
Teams of two representing a single organization can sign up to compete against other pairs of two in the classic lawn game of cornhole (a.k.a. bags). Games will take place in the Memorial Stadium and the top three placing teams will receive …
This event originated in Homecoming Student Competition.
Workshop

Strategies for Reviewing Social Sciences Literature

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2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Online Zoom, Registration required
Literature reviews are an essential element of social sciences research projects as they help researchers understand topics, frame challenges, and identify opportunities. In this informal session, librarian Erica DeFrain will share strategies and …
This event originated in Libraries.
Workshop

Drop-In Library Help

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3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Adele Coryell Hall Learning Commons
Having trouble finding what you need in the library catalog? Need help finding scholarly or peer-reviewed articles for your assignment? “Drop in” to talk with one of our library experts! No appointment needed to ask questions and get tips on …
This event originated in Libraries Workshops & Research Drop-In.
Seminar

School of Natural Resources Seminar Series

Understanding the Mating System of Wild Turkeys Relative to Spring Harvest: The Tale of Aardvarks and Arcadia

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3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: Hardin Hall Room: 107 South (Auditorium)
Presentation by Michael Chamberlain, Terrell Professor of Wildlife Ecology and Management, Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of Georgia.
This event originated in SNR Seminars & Discussions.
Conversation

BroadCAST Webinar w/ Actor Jim Hanna

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4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Zoom Webinar
Jim was born and raised in Lincoln and graduated from UNL in 1991 with a BFA in Theater. Jim has been a working actor in Los Angeles for the last 20 years, appearing in dozens of commercials as well as a many TV shows and films. Some of his recent …
Workshop

Japanese Conversation Table

Recurring Date Info:
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4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center Room: 302
Join us weekly for practice with your Japanese or build on what you’ve been working on in Japanese courses!
This event originated in Kawasaki Reading Room .
Social Event

Life Science Graduate Student Entrepreneurship Mixer

Are you interested in entrepreneurship and curious to learn more about what services and support are available to you?

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5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Location: The Patio at The Mill Bistro & Coffee at Nebraska Innovation Campus Room: The Patio
Join us on September 29th from 5:00-6:30pm to find out more about how you can get involved at Nebraska Innovation Campus (NIC) and beyond! In addition to hearing a brief update about the facilities and services available at NIC, we’ll hear from the …
This event originated in NUtech Ventures.
Activity

ASUN Senate

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6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Platte River
The Senate is a group of elected officials from all 6 UNL colleges that introduce and vote on legislation pertaining to students in terms of academics, residence life, RSOs, and more. The Senate meets weekly every Wednesday at 6:30 pm.
This event originated in ASUN Student Government.
Discussion

Community Chats for International Students

Session 1 of 3 Series Presented by International Student Advisory Board

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7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center Room: OASIS Lounge
The International Student Advisory Board (ISAB) is hosting a series of Community Chats for international students to share their voices and experiences in a student-led, safe and brave space. The information gathered in the series will be assessed …
This event originated in Global Nebraska.
Performing Arts - Theater

Nebraska Rep: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

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7:30 pm
Location: Temple Building Room: Howell Theatre
The Nebraska Repertory Theatre opens its 2021-2022 season with William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”
This event originated in Fine and Performing Arts.

Ongoing Events

Deadline

Last Week to Apply for Husker Passport Giveaway!

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7:00 am – 11:55 pm
Location: Virtual
Your first step toward seeing the world! The Education Abroad Office is helping 100 Huskers get their first passport for FREE through their new giveaway. Here’s what you need to do:
This event originated in Global Nebraska.
Activity

Homecoming Royalty Election

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8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Location: Online
All students are encouraged to vote for Homecoming Royalty through an online election. Log in through MyRED between 8 a.m. Sept. 29 through 8 p.m. Sept. 30 to access the ballot.
This event originated in Homecoming Student Competition.