All events are in Central time unless specified.

Thursday, October 3

Activity

Faculty and Staff Homecoming Movement Challenge

Faculty and Staff Homecoming Movement Challenge

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12:00 am – 11:55 pm
Virtual Location: Virtual
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Faculty and staff are challenged with achieving 300 movement minutes during Homecoming Week! Whether you prefer to find your movement through strength training, cardiovascular exercises, or mind-body practices, the possibilities of movement are …
This event originated in Healthier U.
Program

Holidays for Little Huskers - Signup Period

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All Day
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Room 340 Target Audiences:
Holiday for Little Huskers is a program providing gifts and personal items annually to the children of UNL students during the winter holiday season - at no cost to parents.
This event originated in Gender and Sexuality Center.
Film - Feature

Kneecap

Ross Movie

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TBD
Location: Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center-Van Brunt Visitors Center Room: Ross Theaters (123 & 124) Target Audiences:
When fate brings Belfast schoolteacher JJ into the orbit of self-confessed ‘low life scum’ Naoise & Liam Og, the needle drops on a hip hop act like no other. Rapping in their native Irish language, KNEECAP fast become the unlikely figureheads of …
This event originated in The Ross.
Film - Documentary

The Mother of All Lies

Ross Movie

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TBD
Location: Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center-Van Brunt Visitors Center Room: Ross Theaters (123 & 124) Target Audiences:
On a handmade set recreating her Casablanca neighborhood, a young Moroccan filmmaker enlists family and friends to help solve the troubling mysteries of her childhood. || Showing at The Ross September 27-October 10. Visit theross.org for tickets, …
This event originated in The Ross.
Film - Documentary

War Game

Ross Movie

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TBD
Location: Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center-Van Brunt Visitors Center Room: Ross Theaters (123 & 124) Target Audiences:
A real-life political thriller set on January 6, 2025, WAR GAME imagines a nation-wide insurrection in which members of the US military defect to support the losing Presidential candidate, while the winning candidate and his advisors—played by an …
This event originated in The Ross.
Exhibition

Artificial Archivist: ChatGPT as Curator

The Birth of Nebraska’s Unicameral Legislature: A Singular Solution for Representative Government

Recurring Date Info:
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8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Love Library South Room: Lower Level Target Audiences:
You are invited to visit and engage with the latest exhibit-within-an-exhibit of Archives & Special Collections located in the lower level of Love Library South.
This event originated in Libraries.
Workshop

Better Process Control School

Recurring Date Info:
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8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Food Innovation Center Target Audiences:
The course equips professionals with a scientific understanding of thermal processes and strategies of pathogen control, first and foremost clostridium botulinum. By law, each processor of these types of foods must operate with a trained supervisor …
This event originated in FST & FPC Events.
Art Exhibition

Fleeting Moments, An Art Exhibition

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8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Innovation Campus Target Audiences:
Fleeting Moments is a reflection of transient moods and experiences Tammy has experienced. Through a blend of mixed media, Tammy strives to capture these moments before they vanish. Her fascination with line and color drives her exploration of visual …
This event originated in NIC Events Calendar.
Conference/Symposium

Rawley Graduate Conference in the Humanities - Day 1

War & Society

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8:30 am – 7:30 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Regency Suite Target Audiences:
Join the History Graduate Student Association (HGSA) in the Nebraska City Campus Union for two days of engaging student panels, roundtables, invited lectures, workshops, free food, and more this October! This year the Rawley Conference is welcoming …
This event originated in History.
Seminar

Grocery Industry Summit

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9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Location: Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center Target Audiences:
The Nebraska Cooperative Development Center and Nebraska Grocery Industry Association are hosting the second annual Grocery Industry Summit on Oct. 3 in Kearney. The summit offers a unique opportunity for grocers, wholesalers, vendors, policymakers …
This event originated in Rural Prosperity Nebraska.
Art Exhibition

‘Legacy of Leadership’ photo exhibition

‘Faces of Nebraska Women in Agriculture’

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9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Nebraska East Union Room: Loft Gallery (on 3rd floor) Target Audiences:
The Nebraska Women in Agriculture program celebrates 40 years with a photo gallery exhibition, “Legacy of Leadership: Faces of Nebraska Women in Agriculture”.
This event originated in Nebraska Unions.
Seminar

Agronomy and Horticulture Seminar: Sam Wortman

Design thinking for specialty crop innovations in the field and classroom.

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11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Keim Hall Room: 150 Target Audiences:
Sam Wortman, Associate Professor, Agronomy and Horticulture.
This event originated in Agronomy and Horticulture.
Special Event

Blood Drive

HOMECOMING 2024: CORNCHELLA

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11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Centennial Target Audiences:
This 4-day event is the state’s biggest blood supplier each year. Students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to donate.
This event originated in Homecoming.
Special Event

Cornchella Tailgate Lunch

Cather Dining Center

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11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Willa Cather Dining Complex Target Audiences:
Cather Dining is grilling up lunch to celebrate homecoming! Kick-off homecoming weekend with food, music, and lawn games.
This event originated in Dining Services.
Workshop

Explore: Bringing Engineering and Technology to Life (Session 1)

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12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: Love Library South Room: 221 Target Audiences:
Join us for food and great conversation as we explore majors and careers related to the environment, food, energy, and human health! Meet faculty, advisers, and students from the Department of Biological Systems Engineering! The department offers …
Workshop

Explore: Bringing Engineering and Technology to Life (Session 1)

Date:
Time:
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: Love Library South Room: 221 Target Audiences:
Join us for food and great conversation as we explore majors and careers related to the environment, food, energy, and human health! Meet faculty, advisers, and students from the Department of Biological Systems Engineering! The department offers …
Seminar

Food Science and Technology Seminar Series: Jason Bush

Jason Bush, PhD. Chief Scientific Officer, Solnul® MSP Starch Products Inc.

Date:
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12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Location: Food Innovation Center Room: 277
Virtual Location: Zoom
Target Audiences:
Using Serum Metabolomics from a Resistant Starch Clinical Trial to Investigate Mechanisms of Prebiotic Activity
This event originated in FST & FPC Events.
Activity

Voter Registration Table

Hosted by Husker Vote Coalition

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12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: College of Business - Howard L. Hawks Hall
Huskers are invited to stop by one of our Voter Registration Tables to register to vote, check your voter registration status, and sign up to vote by mail for Elections in Nebraska or out of the State. If you live in the Residence Halls, you can use …
This event originated in Huskers Vote Coalition.
Social Event

Ice Cream Social on East Campus

Homecoming 2024: CORNCHELLA

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12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Location: Dinsdale Family Learning Commons Room: Plaza Target Audiences:
Enjoy a FREE scoop of Diary Store ice cream as you listen to live music from local artist Jonathan Leach. Try the limited-edition Homecoming flavor Caramel Cornchella! Students, faculty and staff must present their N Card for a free scoop.
This event originated in Homecoming.
Activity

CAS Career Drop-in

Recurring Date Info:
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1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Oldfather Hall Room: 107
Virtual Location: Zoom
Target Audiences:
Stop by 107 Oldfather Hall or jump on Zoom to ask any of your career development questions and receive resume support by a CAS Career Coach. Drop-ins are great to complete career coach meeting assignments, too. Sessions last 15-20 minutes. Drop-ins …
This event originated in CAS Career Development.
Class

Childcare Professionals October Lunch and Learn

Assessment in Early Childhood

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1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Virtual Location: zoom
Target Audiences:
October 3 - Intro to Assessment in Early Childhood - When & Why
Webinar

NUFlex Benefits Enrollment Overview

For new employees and newly benefits-eligible employees

Recurring Date Info:
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2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Virtual Location: Benefits Zoom
Target Audiences:
Overview of available benefits for new employees and newly benefits-eligible employees at the University of Nebraska. Attendees will be able to ask questions specific to their situation that will allow them to make the best choice before enrolling …
This event originated in Human Resources.
Seminar

STEM Education Seminar

The development and implementation of an online community of practice platform for K-12 CS Educators

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2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Virtual Location: Zoom Only
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This presentation describes an online community of practice platform for K-12 CS teachers, called conneCTION. First, there will be an overview of the developmental considerations, including novel forms of content ownership, the issue of “dead links …
Training

UNL Search Process Seminar

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2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Nebraska East Union Target Audiences:
UNL faculty, staff, and students serving on a search committee are required to attend an educational seminar covering legal issues and university policies and procedures prior to the search committee reviewing applications. Although not mandatory, …
This event originated in Search Process Seminars.
Special Event

Husker History: Travel Through Time with Archives and Special Collections

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3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Love Library South Room: Lower Level Target Audiences:
Join us for a trip down memory lane and Husker history with the Archives & Special Collections, October 3, from 3-5 p.m., in Love Library, lower level. All are welcome at the free Homecoming event, which will feature recently acquired or donated …
This event originated in Libraries.
Workshop

Explore: Bringing Engineering and Technology to Life (Session 2)

Date:
Time:
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Love Library South Room: 221 Target Audiences:
Join us for food and great conversation as we explore majors and careers related to the environment, food, energy, and human health! Meet faculty, advisers, and students from the Department of Biological Systems Engineering! The department offers …
Workshop

Explore: Bringing Engineering and Technology to Life (Session 2)

Date:
Time:
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Love Library South Room: 221 Target Audiences:
Join us for food and great conversation as we explore majors and careers related to the environment, food, energy, and human health! Meet faculty, advisers, and students from the Department of Biological Systems Engineering! The department offers …
Presentation

Pre-Performance Gallery Talk on Artist Jacob Lawrence

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Starts at 6:00 pm
Location: Sheldon Museum of Art Target Audiences:
In conjunction with the Lied Center for Performing Arts, Sheldon Museum of Art presents a gallery talk on artist Jacob Lawrence by Christian Wurst, associate curator for exhibitions. The talk immediately precedes Step Afrika’s Lied Center …
This event originated in Sheldon Museum of Art.
Deadline

3-on-3 Basketball

Intramural Sports | Registration Deadline

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Ends at 7:00 pm
Location: Campus Recreation Center Target Audiences:
Register in the Sport Programs office at the Campus Recreation Center or at the Recreation & Wellness Center on East Campus by 7:00pm on Thursday, October 3rd.
This event originated in Intramural Sports.
Deadline

Futsal Tournament

Registration Deadline | Intramural Sports

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Ends at 7:00 pm
Location: Campus Recreation Center Target Audiences:
Register in the Sport Programs office at the Campus Recreation Center or at the Recreation & Wellness Center on East Campus by 7:00pm on Thursday, October 3rd.
This event originated in Intramural Sports.
Reading - Fiction/poetry

Pascha Sotolongo discusses ‘The Only Sound is the Wind’

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Starts at 7:00 pm
Virtual Location: Zoom; Francie and Finch
Target Audiences:
Pascha Sotolongo will discuss her new short story collection with author and UNL Creative Writing Director Timothy Schaffert in a Zoom session sponsored by Francie & Finch.
This event originated in English.
Performing Arts - Dance

Step Afrika! The Migration

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2024 | 7:30 PM

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Starts at 7:30 pm
Location: Lied Center for Performing Arts Room: Lied Center Main Stage Target Audiences:
“Fusing gospel music with tap, stepping, and gorgeous gumboot dancing” - The New York Times
This event originated in Lied Center 24-25 Events.
Sport - Intramural

Passing Contest

Play Begins

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8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Location: Vine St Fields Target Audiences:
FREE ENTRY!
This event originated in Intramural Sports.
Activity

Open House at the Student Observatory

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8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Location: Stadium Drive Parking Garage Target Audiences:
See the stars, planets, and moon on campus! Open to everyone interested in Astronomy. Open to all who are interested in astronomy.
This event originated in Observatory.