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Friday, May 1

Film - Feature

I Swear

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:
Showing at The Ross April 24-May 7. Visit theross.org for tickets, showtimes, and more information.
This event originated in The Ross.
Seminar

First Friday Update and Weather Outlook with Nebraska State Climate Office

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First Friday of every month: –
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9:00 am – 9:30 am
Location: Hardin Hall Room: 107 South (Platte River Auditorium)
Virtual Location: NSCO Monthly Weather Outlook
Target Audiences:
Join Eric Hunt, Assistant Extension Educator & Agricultural Meteorology and Climate Resilience, and Deborah Bathke, State Climatologist and Climate Scientist, for a half hour current and month-long forecast of state, regional and world climate.
This event originated in SNR Seminars & Discussions.
Other

Summer 2026 Meal Only Application Opens

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Starts at 9:00 am
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Meal Only Applications for summer 2026 will open on May 1.
This event originated in Housing & Dining.
Other

Wellbeing Discussions

Drop-In Group

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9:30 am – 10:30 am
Location: Kauffman Academic Residential Center Target Audiences:
A supportive, low-intensity space for Raikes School students to explore a variety of wellbeing-related topics, pause, and reset. We engage in discussion for 20 to 30 minutes, followed by 10 to 15 minutes of guided meditation, and wrap up with 10 to …
This event originated in Counseling and Psychological Services.
Social Event

De-Stress Fest: Grab and Go Brunch

Good food. Good Time. Good Vibes.

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10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center - OASIS Student Lounge Room: OASIS Student Lounge Target Audiences:
Complete the De-Stress Fest week by stopping by for Grab n’ Go brunch. Enjoy a variety of hot / cold breakfast options, express your creativity through arts & crafts activities and get a chance to win some self-care kits.
This event originated in Student Culture & Community.
Special Event

FriYAY Fest

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11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Plaza Target Audiences:
Take a study break and unwind with a midday farmers market and party on the plaza outside the Nebraska Union. Enjoy with free food, local farmer vendors, and relaxing activities, including:
This event originated in Big Red Finale.
Conversation

Tea Time

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11:00 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center Room: 301 Target Audiences:
Every week Friday, Kawasaki reading room will have tea and snacks for everyone!!
This event originated in Kawasaki Reading Room .
Sale

Natural Chicken Compost for Sale (by appointment only)

Contact Megan Carman (mcarman3@unl.edu) to place an order and to arrange pickup.

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12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
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The poultry group in the Department of Animal Science has natural chicken compost for sale. Sold in 15 lb. bags for $5/bag. Payments must be via check or cash (must be exact change).
This event originated in Animal Science.
Sale

PlantNebraska Plant Sale

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12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: Nebraska Statewide Arboretum Greenhouse Target Audiences:
PlantNebraska will host a spring plant sale on Friday, May 1, from 12:30-4:30 p.m. at its greenhouses on UNL’s East Campus (2150 N. 38th St.). Native and well-adapted plants suited to Nebraska’s climate and growing conditions will be available for …
This event originated in PlantNebraska.
Art Exhibition

First Fridays at The Eloise Kruger Gallery of Miniatures

Nebraska Life in 1:12 Scale

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First Friday of every month: –
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2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Oldfather Hall Room: Room 831 Target Audiences:
Join us on the First Friday of each month through May 1st at The Eloise Kruger Gallery of Miniatures. Open to students, faculty, alumni, staff, and the public. Experience student- and staff-curated miniature exhibits, featuring this semester’s …
This event originated in Global Integrative Studies.
Social Event

End of Semester Party

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3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Louise Pound Hall Room: Atrium Target Audiences:
Celebrate the end of the semester with us! Join in for an evening of fun, music, and relaxation as we wrap up the academic term. Take a break, enjoy good company, and let’s end the semester on a high note!
Conversation

Japanese Conversation Table

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4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center Room: 301 Target Audiences:
Every Friday, Kawasaki Reading Room will host a conversation table that is meant for people to come and practice their Japanese listening and speaking skills.
This event originated in Kawasaki Reading Room .
Activity

First Friday at Sheldon Museum of Art

End of Year Celebration

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5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Sheldon Museum of Art Target Audiences:
Start your weekend and celebrate the end of spring semester classes at Sheldon. May’s First Friday features *free churros* from Papi Churros, popsicles, lawn games, live music, and in-gallery activities. A drop-in tour will be offered at 6 p.m.
This event originated in Sheldon Museum of Art.
Art Exhibition

First Friday at the Great Plains Art Museum

KITE MAKING ACTIVITY

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5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Great Plains Art Museum Target Audiences:
The Great Plains Art Museum is open late May 1, 5-7 p.m. with four exhibitions, light refreshments, and a kite-making activity suitable for ages 5 and up.
This event originated in Center for Great Plains Studies.
Art Exhibition

Spring 2026 Open Studios

Featuring works-in-progress and Capstone projects by Emerging Media Arts students

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5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts Target Audiences:
Join us for an evening of exploration and experimentation as Emerging Media Arts students share their projects from the Spring 2026 semester.
Activity

Bowling at Husker Bowling Center

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6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: Nebraska East Union Room: Husker Bowling Center Target Audiences:
*Spare* yourself the stress of finding something to do! Relax while taking a break from studying and join us for a round of FREE bowling at the Husker Bowling Center! Located on the 1st Floor of the Nebraska East Union, the Husker Bowling Center is a …
This event originated in Big Red Finale.
Activity

Big Red Finale Free Skate Night

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7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Location: Breslow Ice Center Target Audiences:
Big Red Finale Free Skate Night - Skate into your final days of the Spring Semester!
This event originated in Big Red Finale.