All events are in Central time unless specified.

Tuesday, September 30

Art Exhibition

Kinzee Hillis art exhibition

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Starts at 7:00 am
Location: Nebraska East Union Room: Loft Gallery (on the 3rd Level) Target Audiences:
Loft Gallery is open 7 a.m. to midnight Monday–Friday, as well as 9 a.m. to midnight Saturday & Sunday.
This event originated in Nebraska Unions.
Exhibit - Multimedia

The Muck, the Seeds, the Weeds, the Blossoming: The Journals of Karen Blessen

An Exhibit

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Starts at 7:30 am
Location: Love Library North & Link Room: The Link Target Audiences:
The thoughts, life, and creative process of an artist are revealed to the public in The Muck, the Seeds, the Weeds, the Blossoming: The Journals of Karen Blessen, an exhibit that features 24 of Karen Blessen’s journals recently donated to the …
This event originated in Libraries.
Art Exhibition

Tiny Treasures, An Art Exhibition

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8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Location: Link, 2nd Floor Target Audiences:
Tiny Treasures showcases cherished moments captured through the brush of artist Valery Wachter. Inspired by travels with family and friends, Valery transforms photographs into paintings that invite a deeper, more personal reflection. Each piece …
This event originated in NIC Events Calendar.
Special Event

Faculty and Staff Homecoming Food Drive

Sponsored by Union Bank & Trust

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8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Union Bank Target Audiences:
Show your Husker pride this Homecoming by supporting the Husker Pantry! Faculty and staff can drop off donations and get a free cookie at the Union Bank & Trust branch in the Nebraska Union any time this week from 8:30 AM to 5 PM. UBT will match …
This event originated in Homecoming.
Class

Agri-Essentials: QuickBooks Online for Farmers and Ranchers

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Starts at 9:00 am
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The Nebraska Women in Agriculture program, in collaboration with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, is proud to announce the launch of a new online course, QuickBooks Online for Farmers and Ranchers, available beginning September 1, 2025. This self-paced …
This event originated in Nebraska Women In Agriculture.
Seminar

Pre-Retirement Mini Seminar

For employees 55+

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9:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Regency Suite Target Audiences:
This program is for faculty and staff, age 55 and older, to guide prospective retirees to information and resources that may be useful as they plan for retirement. This workshop will feature a presentation from Molli Stolz of Aging Partners, who will …
This event originated in Human Resources.
Contest

Blood Drive

Homecoming 2025: Scarlet City

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11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Centennial Room 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.
Social Event

Community Care Days

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11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Room 346 Target Audiences:
Create community and de-stress with the Gender and Sexuality Center. Snacks, coloring, blankets, and movies will be provided. This is an intentional time set bi-weekly to develop a community of care. Every other Tuesday, beginning September 2 through …
This event originated in Gender and Sexuality Center.
Workshop

Strategies for Engaging Students in Large Enrollment Classes

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11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Kiewit Hall Room: 203 (Distance option in PKI 350) Target Audiences:
The Center for Transformative Teaching, the CoB Teaching and Learning Center and the CoE Engineering and Computing Education Core invite you to join us on September 30 to learn and discuss about strategies for engaging students in large enrollment …
This event originated in Center for Transformative Teaching.
Class

Lunch and Learn - Play-Based Learning in Practice

Free continuing ed for childcare providers

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1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Virtual Location: zoom
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This series will dive into pedagogical foundations, best practices, thoughtfully designed environments, and practical activity ideas that support children’s growth through play. Each session will highlight core concepts and real-world strategies, …
Contest

Student Husker Pantry Drive

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1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: University Health Center Room: Room 123 Target Audiences:
Food and other essential items can be taken to the University Health Center north entrance near the Husker Pantry. Those who prefer a contactless donation may purchase items via the pantry’s Amazon wishlist and have them delivered directly to the …
This event originated in Homecoming.
Activity

Owala College Pickleball Tour

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3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Willa S. Cather Dining Complex Room: Tennis Courts Target Audiences:
Get ready to get your pickleball on, Cornhuskers, because Owala is set to serve up a high-energy, anything-but-boring pickleball event right in your backyard. Look out for their takeover of the Vine Street Tennis Courts on September 30 from 3 – 7 p …
This event originated in Homecoming.
Reception

September Faculty Connector

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4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Wick Alumni Center Target Audiences:
Join the Office of Research and Innovation for the September Faculty Connector, NUexpress: reducing barriers and accelerating commercialization. The September Faculty Connector will feature Cheryl Horst, interim executive director of NUtech Ventures …
This event originated in Office of Research and Innovation.
Film - Feature

Eleanor the Great

Ross Movie

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Starts at 5:00 pm
Location: Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center-Van Brunt Visitors Center Room: Ross Theaters (123 & 124) Target Audiences:
In ELEANOR THE GREAT, June Squibb brings to vivid life the witty and proudly troublesome 94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein, who after a devastating loss, tells a tale that takes on a dangerous life of its own. Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut …
This event originated in The Ross.
Activity

Lead Climbing Clinic

Climbing Wall Clinic

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5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Outdoor Adventures Center Target Audiences:
Come and learn the basics of lead climbing on our on-campus rock wall. Student/Member: $10
This event originated in Campus Recreation.
Film - Documentary

Rebel With a Clause

Ross Movie

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Starts at 5:15 pm
Location: Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center-Van Brunt Visitors Center Room: Ross Theaters (123 & 124) Target Audiences:
One fall day, Ellen Jovin set up a folding table on a Manhattan sidewalk with a homemade sign that said “Grammar Table.” Right away, passersby began excitedly asking questions, telling stories, and filing complaints. What happened next is the …
This event originated in The Ross.
Contest

Yard Games Competition

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5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: Vine Street Fields Target Audiences:
Compete in the classic games of Cornhole, Washers, Ladder Ball and Spike ball, or come cheer on your friends and enjoy free food and Pepsi products while supplies last.
This event originated in Homecoming.
Activity

Outdoor Pop Pilates

Homecoming Week Class

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7:00 pm – 7:50 pm
Location: 17th Street Green Space Target Audiences:
Celebrate Homecoming by attending this Outdoor Pop Pilates class. Pop Pilates is a form of low-impact exercise that uses controlled movements to strengthen muscles, improve flexibility, and energize the body. This class is taught to the beat of …
This event originated in Campus Recreation.
Activity

Outdoor Pop Pilates

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7:00 pm – 7:50 pm
Location: 17th Street Green Space Target Audiences:
Celebrate Homecoming by attending this Outdoor Pop Pilates class. Pop Pilates is a form of low-impact exercise that uses controlled movements to strengthen muscles, improve flexibility, and energize the body. This class is taught to the beat of …
This event originated in Homecoming.