All events are in Central time unless specified.

Thursday, March 5

Art Exhibition

Children’s Art Exhibit by the Ruth Staples Child Development Lab School

Recurring Date Info:
Daily:
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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.
Art Exhibition

A Collection of Work by Scott McDonald, An Art Exhibition

Recurring Date Info:
Daily:
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8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Location: Link, 2nd Floor Target Audiences:
This collection features watercolor and gouache works created over the past three years by Lincoln native artist Scott McDonald. The series explores themes of human existence, presenting a striking balance of beauty and symmetry within subject matter …
This event originated in NIC Events Calendar.
Program

Courage, Character, and Commitment Celebration

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11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Room 340 Target Audiences:
A drop-in, afternoon social event to recognize Courage, Character, and Commitment award winners who made positive impacts through professional, personal, mentoring, or peer relationships.
This event originated in Gender and Sexuality Center.
Information Session

Huskers CARE Peer Educator Recruitment Table

Date:
Time:
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Location: Howard L. Hawks Hall Room: North Lobby Target Audiences:
CARE is hiring undergraduate Peer Educators for the 2026-2027 school year! If you’re interested in applying or learning more about the role, stop by our table to chat with some of our current Peer Educators. They’ll be able to tell you more about …
Special Event

Lunch and Learn: OMG! Grant Programs Are Back! What to Do Next

Date:
Time:
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Location: The Club, The Mill Coffee & Bistro Target Audiences:
Bio Nebraska has partnered with the Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) and The Neutrino Donut, LLC to offer a session on SBIR/STTR programs.
This event originated in NIC Events Calendar.
Workshop

Mary Bomberger Brown Pathways to Success Spring Workshop

Using a Personal Board of Directors as a Mentoring Strategy

Date:
Time:
11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Willa Cather Dining Complex Room: Red Cloud Suite Target Audiences:
All UNL faculty, staff, postdoctoral fellows, and students are invited to the Mary Bomberger Brown Pathways to Success Workshop featuring Dr. Katie Brandert (Assistant Dean of Public Health Practice, UNMC College of Public Health). Dr. Brandert will …
This event originated in Office of Research and Innovation.
Demonstration

Cooking Demo for Students

Date:
Time:
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: University Health Center and College of Nursing Room: First Floor Kitchen Target Audiences:
Join the registered dietitians for the UNL campus to learn how to prepare some delicious dishes in celebration of National Nutrition Month.
This event originated in University Health Center.
Other

Gilman Scholarship Advising Drop-In Hours

Stop by for personalized guidance!

Date:
Time:
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: 225 Target Audiences:
Are you interested in studying or interning abroad and want help with your Gilman Scholarship application?
This event originated in Undergraduate Research & Fellowships.
Information Session

NEH Virtual Funding Opportunity Update

Date:
Time:
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Virtual Location: Zoom
Target Audiences:
Program staff at the National Endowment for the Humanities will provide a virtual funding opportunity update on Thursday, March 5, beginning at 1 p.m. EST/12 p.m. CST/11 a.m. MST/10 a.m. PST.
This event originated in Office of Research and Innovation.
Information Session

Peace Corps Prep Booth

Date:
Time:
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Booth Target Audiences:
The Peace Corps, a U.S. federal agency, brings together skilled, committed Volunteers with welcoming host communities for 27-month service opportunities in more than 60 countries. Volunteers live and work side by side with community members on …
This event originated in Global Experiences.
Presentation

Plant Talk: Herbicide Injury to Trees

PlantNebraska will offer a free online Plant Talk on Thursday, March 5, from 12 noon to 1 p.m. CT on Zoom.

Date:
Time:
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Target Audiences:
PlantNebraska will offer a free Plant Talk on the topic of herbicide injury to trees on Thursday, March 5, from 12 noon to 1 p.m. CT on Zoom.
This event originated in PlantNebraska.
Discussion

CAS Career Drop-ins

Recurring Date Info:
Weekly:
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1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Oldfather Hall Room: 107
Virtual Location: Zoom
Target Audiences:
Stop by to ask any of your career questions and receive resume support by a College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) Career Coach. Drop-ins are great for completing career coach meeting assignments, too. Sessions last 15-20 minutes. Drop-ins are every …
This event originated in CAS Career Development.
Webinar

Benefits Overview

for benefits eligible employees

Recurring Date Info:
Weekly:
Date:
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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

Popcorn Pop-Up

Date:
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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.
Training

Understanding Four Tasks of Grief and Healing

Date:
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4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Virtual Location: Nebraska BridgeApp
Target Audiences:
Kyla Gorji of the UNL Employee Assistance program is offering an interactive learning opportunity about the healing process of grief. The objective of this training will be to learn a set of four tasks to help participants move through grief while …
This event originated in Human Resources.
Film - Animated

Arco

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:
Showing at The Ross February 20-26. Visit theross.org for tickets, show times, and more information.
This event originated in The Ross.
Other

Raíces

4-week Drop-In Group

Recurring Date Info:
Weekly:
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5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center Room: Salon de Libertad Room #331 Target Audiences:
Raices translates to “roots” in Spanish. The term represents the deep cultural heritage and ancestry that is a fundamental part of Hispanic and Latinx identities. The purpose of this group is to provide a safe space for students to receive and offer …
This event originated in Counseling and Psychological Services.
Film - Short

2026 Oscar Nominated Short Films

Ross Movie

Date:
Time:
Starts at 6:00 pm
Location: Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center-Van Brunt Visitors Center Room: Ross Theaters (123 & 124) Target Audiences:
Showing at The Ross February 20-March 5. Visit theross.org for tickets, showtimes, and more information.
This event originated in The Ross.
Film - Feature

A Private Life

Ross Movie

Date:
Time:
Starts at 7:15 pm
Location: Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center-Van Brunt Visitors Center Room: Ross Theaters (123 & 124) Target Audiences:
Showing at The Ross February 27-March 5. Visit theross.org for tickets, showtimes, and more information.
This event originated in The Ross.
Show

Dax Flame

Hosted by UPC Nebraska

Date:
Time:
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Swanson Auditorium Target Audiences:
Join UPC Nebraska for one awkward and hilarious night of comedy! Dax Flame is a comedian, actor, and online personality who will be performing a stand-up routine followed by an audience Q&A.
Performing Arts - Musical Theatre

Meredith Willson’s The Music Man

Recurring Date Info:
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7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Lied Center for Performing Arts Room: Main Stage
There’s trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian. Meredith Willson’s six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons …
This event originated in Lied Center for Performing Arts.