All events are in Central time unless specified.

Tuesday, October 28

Activity

Cycle Challenge

General Program

Recurring Date Info:
Daily:
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TBD
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How many miles can you spin during the month of October? Join in on this month long challenge.
This event originated in Campus Recreation.
Exhibit - Multimedia

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

An Exhibit

Recurring Date Info:
Daily:
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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.
Conference/Symposium

Beef Innovation Hub Fall Workshop

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8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Nebraska East Union Room: Great Plains Room A Target Audiences:
Workshop goals
This event originated in Beef Innovation Hub.
Art Exhibition

Tiny Treasures, An Art Exhibition

Recurring Date Info:
Daily:
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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.
Class

Agri-Essentials: QuickBooks Online for Farmers and Ranchers

Recurring Date Info:
Daily:
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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.
Fundraiser

Huskers Pack the Pantry

Recurring Date Info:
Daily:
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Starts at 9:00 am
Location: College of Business - Howard L. Hawks Hall Room: Henrickson Family Atrium Target Audiences:
Donate Items in the Henrickson Family Atrium (second floor of College of Business)
This event originated in College of Business.
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.
Information Session

Info Session: Faculty-led Program in Brazil, Summer 2026

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12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Target Audiences:
Join us at the info session on Zoom to learn about Nebraska Abroad: Education, Power, and Resistance in Brazil. Please ask any questions about the program!
This event originated in Global Experiences.
Webinar

Logic Models for Project Planning Webinar

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Time:
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Virtual Location: Zoom
As part of the Year of Data, October’s theme (Do You Have A Plan?) focuses on project planning. An under-utilized tool for project planning is a logic model - a visual representation of what you expect to do and what you want to get out of it, and …
This event originated in Office of Research and Innovation.
Special Event

NIC Partner Lunch and Learn: Waste Sorting

Date:
Time:
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: The Club, The Mill Coffee & Bistro Target Audiences:
NIC Partners are invited to join us on October 28 to learn more about waste management efforts at Nebraska Innovation Campus — and beyond!
This event originated in NIC Events Calendar.
Webinar

HealthierU Rest and Reset

Recurring Date Info:
Biweekly:
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12:20 pm – 12:40 pm
Virtual Location: HealthierU Website
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This virtual 20-minute webinar series will combine a mixture of guided meditation, chair yoga, and restorative breathwork to help employees incorporate healthy stress management techniques while at work. Each session will run from 12:20-12:40 p.m. …
This event originated in Healthier U.
Debate/Panel Discussion

Nebraska Ambassadors Forum

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12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Swanson Auditorium Target Audiences:
This year’s forum, titled “Diplomacy: Changing Fundamentally or Just Revolving,” invites students, faculty, staff, and community members to join a timely discussion on whether recent changes in foreign policy represent a fundamental departure …
This event originated in Global Nebraska.
Meeting

Heartland Food Business Coalition Logistics Affinity Group Meeting

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1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Virtual Location: Zoom
Target Audiences:
Lindsey Ochmanek, director of sourcing and demand planning for Second Harvest Heartland, will discuss how Second Harvest approaches sourcing, and how products flow into and out of their facilities.
This event originated in Rural Prosperity Nebraska.
Class

Lunch and Learn - Play-Based Learning in Practice

Free continuing ed for childcare providers

Recurring Date Info:
Weekly:
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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, …
Workshop

Building a Disciplinary Foundation for AI Use: A Defense of Making Students Memorize Concepts

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2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: Caroline Pope Edwards Hall Room: 115 Target Audiences:
Generative AI has evolved so quickly that it’s almost impossible to avoid. Job descriptions are being updated to require AI prompting skills and some universities are responding by requiring units to build AI into their curriculum. At the same time …
This event originated in Center for Transformative Teaching.
Special Event

Omaha Employer Excellence Connection Event

All Majors Invited - Networking Event

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3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: NU - Centennial Room Target Audiences:
Omaha Employer Excellence Connection Event
This event originated in Business Career Center.
Film - Feature

Blue Moon

Ross Movie

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Starts at 4:50 pm
Location: Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center-Van Brunt Visitors Center Room: Ross Theaters (123 & 124) Target Audiences:
Richard Linklater’s BLUE MOON tells the story of legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart (Ethan Hawke) facing the future as his professional and private life unravels at the opening night party for his former partner’s hit show “Oklahoma!”.
This event originated in The Ross.
Activity

Greek Street Trick-or-Treat

hosted by IFC, MGC, NPHC, PHA

Date:
Time:
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union
*** UPDATE: Due to the forecast of rainy weather, this event is being modified. Read below for new location and details. ***
This event originated in Fraternity and Sorority Life.
Program

Little Monster Mash

Students With Children event

Date:
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5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: The Crib Target Audiences:
Enjoy a multitude of Halloween-themed indoor hands-on crafts and activities for kids and adults to enjoy doing together, including:
This event originated in Gender and Sexuality Center.
Film - Feature

The Mastermind

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 a sedate corner of Massachusetts circa 1970, JB Mooney (Josh O’Connor), an unemployed carpenter turned amateur art thief, plans his first big heist. When things go haywire, his life unravels. From director Kelly Reichardt.
This event originated in The Ross.
Special Event

Apartment Open House

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6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: The Village Target Audiences:
Look for more open houses in the spring semester! A great opportunity for returning students and families to see apartment living at NEBRASKA.
This event originated in Housing & Dining.
Performing Arts - Other

Moana: Live-to-Film Concert

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Starts at 7:00 pm
Location: Lied Center for Performing Arts
Set sail with Moana in this unforgettable experience! Disney Concerts and AMP Worldwide present Disney’s Moana Live-To-Film Concert North American tour, featuring a full-length screening of the beloved movie on the Lied Center’s giant screen, …
This event originated in Lied Center for Performing Arts.