All events are in Central time unless specified.
Cycle Challenge
General Program
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Daily:
–
Date:
TBD
Target Audiences:
How many miles can you spin during the month of October? Join in on this month long challenge.
This event originated in Campus Recreation.
Special Event
Resident Appreciation Week
Date:
Time:
TBD
Target Audiences:
University Housing and Dining will celebrate students living on campus during Resident Appreciation Week October 6-10. The week-long celebration features a line-up of activities and surprises designed to celebrate YOU and say a huge “thank you” …
This event originated in Housing & Dining.
The Muck, the Seeds, the Weeds, the Blossoming: The Journals of Karen Blessen
An Exhibit
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Daily:
–
Date:
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.
Society for Range Management and Natural Legacy Project Joint Conference
Forging a Path Forward: Strengthening Nebraska’s Natural Legacy through Range Management
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Daily:
–
Date:
8:00 am –
5:30 pm
Location:
Nebraska East Union
Target Audiences:
Joint conference of the Nebraska Section of the Society for Range Management and the Natural Legacy Project (Nebraska Game and Parks Commission)
This event originated in Agronomy and Horticulture.
Art Exhibition
Tiny Treasures, An Art Exhibition
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Daily:
–
Date:
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.
Class
Agri-Essentials: QuickBooks Online for Farmers and Ranchers
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Daily:
–
Date:
Starts at
9:00 am
Target Audiences:
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.
Advancing Neuropsychiatric Care: Connecting Brain Injury Treatment to Better Outcomes (Part 1)
with Drs. Durga Roy & Matthew Peters
Date:
Time:
11:00 am –
1:00 pm
Virtual Location:
Zoom
Target Audiences:
For psychologists, behavioral health and licensed mental health professionals
This event originated in Public Policy Center.
Agronomy and Horticulture Seminar Series
“Beneficial Bug Bale Project: An Eloquent Strategy for Managing a 100-year Pest of Wheat”
Date:
Time:
11:00 am –
12:00 pm
Location:
Keim Hall
Room: 150
Virtual Location:
Community members join via Zoom at:
Target Audiences:
JEFF BRADSHAW
This event originated in Agronomy and Horticulture.
National Depression Screening Day
Collaborating with Big Red Pawp Up
Date:
Time:
11:30 am –
1:30 pm
Location:
Nebraska Union
Room: Plaza
Target Audiences:
Take a pause to check on your mental health and well-being. CAPS staff will be available at the Nebraska Union on City Campus for students to stop by to learn about common signs of depression, CAPS services, and available screening tools for …
This event originated in Counseling and Psychological Services.
2025 Rural Poll Webinar
Trade Policy
Date:
Time:
12:00 pm –
1:00 pm
Virtual Location:
Zoom
Target Audiences:
Explore Rural Nebraskans’ views on trade policies and how they affect your communities. Special guest Jill O’Donnell, director of the Clayton Yeutter Institute of International Trade & Finance at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, will join host …
This event originated in Rural Prosperity Nebraska.
Big Red Pawp Up
Therapy Dogs on City Campus
Date:
Time:
12:00 pm –
1:30 pm
Location:
Love Library South
Room: Peterson Room (221)
Target Audiences:
Pet a dog and de-stress. Certified therapy dog teams visit for students, faculty, and staff.
This event originated in Counseling and Psychological Services.
Special Event
Big Red Pawp-Ups
Date:
Time:
12:00 pm –
1:30 pm
Location:
Love Library South
Room: LLS 221, Peterson Room
Target Audiences:
Come pet a dog and de-stress! Certified therapy dog teams visit Love Library monthly in this program for students, faculty, and staff.
This event originated in Libraries.
Lecture
Book Talk: ‘The Rural Lawyer’ by Hannah Haksgaard
Date:
Time:
12:00 pm –
1:00 pm
Location:
McCollum Hall Room: 111
The Rural Reconciliation Project at the University of Nebraska College of Law - along with the Greater Nebraska Connections student organization - will host Hannah Haksgaard, Professor at the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law, at the …
This event originated in Law.
Rural Nebraska’s Perspective on Trade Policy
2025 Nebraska Rural Poll Webinar
Date:
Time:
Starts at
12:00 pm
Virtual Location:
Register Here
Target Audiences:
With Brad Lubben, Extension Policy Specialist, UNL Center for Agricultural Profitability; and Jill O’Donnell, Haggart-Work Director, Clayton Yeutter Institute of International Trade and Finance
This event originated in Center for Agricultural Profitability.
Activity
CAS Career Drop-ins
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Weekly:
–
Date:
1:00 pm –
3:00 pm
Virtual Location:
Zoom
Target Audiences:
Jump on Zoom to ask any of your career questions and receive resume support by a College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) Career Coach. Drop-ins are great to complete career coach meeting assignments, too. Sessions last 15-20 minutes. Drop-ins are every …
This event originated in CAS Career Development.
Inside Outside 2025-2026
Free continuing ed for childcare providers
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Second Thursday of every month:
–
Date:
1:00 pm –
2:00 pm
Virtual Location:
online
Target Audiences:
This year’s Inside Outside Meetings will center around the LEAF Initiative’s Nature-Based Learning Professional Development Series. Each month, participants will engage in a blended learning experience designed to deepen understanding and …
This event originated in Nebraska Extension - Douglas-Sarpy Counties.
Benefits Overview
for benefits eligible employees
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Weekly:
–
Date:
2:00 pm –
3:00 pm
Virtual Location:
Benefits Zoom
Target Audiences:
Weekly overview of university benefits for employees who are benefits eligible. Ask questions from the Benefits team to help you choose the best plan for you.
This event originated in Human Resources.
Social Event
CASNR Kernels
Date:
Time:
2:00 pm –
3:00 pm
Location:
Nebraska East Union
Room: Room 247
Target Audiences:
Come for the popcorn, stay for the fun! Every Thursday, The Zone, turns into a hangout spot where you can meet a featured student group or campus resource, connect with fellow Huskers, and enjoy free popcorn. A new group each week, the same delicious …
This event originated in College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.
Info Session: Studying Abroad in Europe
Exchange Programs in Europe
Date:
Time:
3:00 pm –
4:00 pm
Location:
Louise Pound Hall
Room: First-floor Atrium - In front of LPH 130
Target Audiences:
Interested in Studying in Europe? Join us for an Exchange Program Information Session to learn how you can spend a semester or year at our partner universities in Europe!
This event originated in Global Experiences.
Social Event
Popcorn Pop-Up
Date:
Time:
3:00 pm –
4:00 pm
Location:
Nebraska Union
Room: The Crib
Target Audiences:
The best hour of the week! Every Thursday from 3 to 4 p.m. pop into The Crib for an afternoon social hour with 100s of other Huskers.
This event originated in Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement.
Connecting Majors to Careers
Major Exploration Week
Date:
Time:
4:00 pm –
5:00 pm
Location:
Love Library South
Room: 224
Target Audiences:
Discover career options for potential majors and get tips on choosing a major that will prepare you for the careers you have in mind.
This event originated in Exploratory and Pre-Professional Advising Center.
Special Event
Drop-in Tour at Sheldon Museum of Art
Date:
Time:
Starts at
4:30 pm
Location:
Sheldon Museum of Art
Target Audiences:
Drop in for a tour of Sheldon’s exhibitions led by a Sheldon Student Ambassador before each Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist & Scholar Lecture.
This event originated in Sheldon Museum of Art.
Eleanor the Great
Ross Movie
Date:
Time:
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.
Sustainable Food Fest
SUSTAINABILITY FEST 2025
Date:
Time:
5:00 pm –
6:00 pm
Location:
Harper Schramm Smith Courtyard
Target Audiences:
Come explore and enjoy free sustainable food options from local businesses with the Sustainability Ambassadors!
This event originated in Sustainability Ambassadors.
Love, Brooklyn
Ross Movie
Date:
Time:
Starts at
5:10 pm
Location:
Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center-Van Brunt Visitors Center
Room: Ross Theaters (123 & 124)
Target Audiences:
A writer (André Holland) navigates complicated relationships with his ex, an art gallery owner (Nicole Beharie), and his current lover, a newly single mother (DeWanda Wise) in this modern romance set against the rapidly changing landscape of …
This event originated in The Ross.
Lecture
Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist Lecture: Linda Fernandez and Keir Johnston
Date:
Time:
Starts at
5:30 pm
Location:
Sheldon Museum of Art
Room: Ethel S. Abbott Auditorium
Target Audiences:
Muralists Linda Fernandez and Keir Johnston, founding members of Amber Art and Design, will present the next Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist & Scholar Lecture on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 5:30 p.m. at Sheldon Museum of Art’s Ethel S. Abbott Auditorium. The …
This event originated in School of Art, Art History & Design.
Webinar
Law School Personal Statement Workshop
Date:
Time:
6:00 pm –
7:00 pm
Target Audiences:
Join us for our Personal Statement Workshop that will give you guidance on starting your personal statement. Make sure you have a document open as our goal is that you have a working draft of your personal statement when you leave!
This event originated in Law Admissions.
Mountain Bike Ride to Van Dorn Park
Outdoor Classes/Clinics
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Weekly:
–
Date:
6:00 pm –
8:00 pm
Location:
Outdoor Adventures Center
Target Audiences:
If you love spending time on your bike and want to take your biking to the next level, this is the trip for you. We will teach you the basics of mountain biking, so no prior experience is required. Located only 3.5 miles from UNL, Van Dorn Park …
This event originated in Campus Recreation.
Tax and Compliance Changes
What Small Businesses Must Know
Date:
Time:
6:00 pm –
8:00 pm
Location:
Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative
Virtual Location:
Zoom
Target Audiences:
Learn the key tax, compliance, and contract changes that will impact small business owners. This workshop will be delivered in Spanish, with translators available to provide English translation. You can attend in person or via Zoom.
This event originated in Rural Prosperity Nebraska.
Activity
VSA and UPC Nebraska Present: Moon Festival
Date:
Time:
6:30 pm –
8:30 pm
Location:
Nebraska Union
Room: Plaza
Target Audiences:
The Moon Carnival Festival, also known as T?t Trung Thu or the Mid-Autumn Festival, is a traditional celebration observed by many Asian cultures. Join the Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) and UPC Nebraska for food from Pim’s Thai and (402 …
This event originated in Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement.
Pre-Season Indoor Soccer Tournament
Intramural Sports | Registration Deadline
Date:
Time:
Ends at
7:00 pm
Location:
Campus Recreation Center Room: Sport Programs Office
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 9th.
This event originated in Intramural Sports.
Sport - Intercollegiate - Soccer
Nebraska Soccer vs. Purdue
Date:
Time:
Starts at
7:05 pm
Location:
Barbara Hibner Soccer Stadium
Target Audiences:
Come cheer on the Huskers as they take on Purdue! It’s our Kick Cancer Game, and fans can get a free Pink Shirt while supplies last.
This event originated in Nebraska Soccer.
Performing Arts - Musical Theatre
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Daily:
–
Date:
7:30 pm –
9:00 pm
Location:
Lied Center for Performing Arts
Room: Main Stage
TINA–The Tina Turner Musical is the triumphant story of the Queen of Rock n’ Roll set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits! TINA–The Tina Turner Musical presents Tina’s journey against all odds to become one of the world …
This event originated in Lied Center for Performing Arts.
