All events are in Central time unless specified.
Cycle Challenge
General Program
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Daily:
–
Date:
TBD
Target Audiences:
Join in on this month long cycle challenge. How many miles can you spin during the month of October? Register for cycle classes, download and use the Keiser MSeries App, and scan the QR code in the studio to submit your miles. The more classes you …
This event originated in Campus Recreation.
Film - Series
Ross Fright Fest
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Daily:
–
Date:
TBD
Location:
Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center-Van Brunt Visitors Center
Target Audiences:
Ross Fright Fest returns with a month of horror films on the big screen! Presented with support from Friends of The Ross, our fourth annual festival features even more spooky, campy, scary, and thrilling movies for the Halloween season. Tickets: $10 …
This event originated in The Ross.
Student Night
Ross Event
Date:
Time:
TBD
Location:
Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center-Van Brunt Visitors Center
Target Audiences:
Show your student ID to get $1.00 tickets, popcorn, and drinks for all screenings on STUDENT NIGHT! Open to all students with a valid student ID (UNL, NE Wesleyan, SCC, Union College, High School etc - all student IDs accepted). $1.00 tickets must be …
This event originated in The Ross.
The History of Concrete
Ross Movie
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Daily:
–
Date:
TBD
Location:
Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center-Van Brunt Visitors Center
Room: Ross Theaters (123 & 124)
Target Audiences:
Showing at The Ross October 16-22. Visit theross.org for tickets, showtimes, and more information.
This event originated in The Ross.
The Scout
Ross Movie
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Daily:
–
Date:
TBD
Location:
Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center-Van Brunt Visitors Center
Room: Ross Theaters (123 & 124)
Target Audiences:
Showing at The Ross October 16-22. Visit theross.org for tickets, showtimes, and more information.
This event originated in The Ross.
Art Exhibition
Captured on Canvas art exhibition
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Daily:
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Date:
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
Nebraska Innovation Studio Maker Showcase
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Daily:
–
Date:
8:00 am –
8:00 pm
Location:
Nebraska Innovation Campus Room: The Link, 2nd Floor
Target Audiences:
Stop by the Nebraska Innovation Campus Art Gallery to experience the creativity and craftsmanship of Nebraska Innovation Studio makers. This captivating exhibition features more than 50 works across a variety of media, including ceramics, woodworking …
This event originated in NIC Events Calendar.
Special Event
BikeLNK Engagement
Date:
Time:
9:00 am –
11:00 am
Location:
BikeLNK Station at 12th & Q
Target Audiences:
The UNL Office of Sustainability and BikeLNK (https://bikelnk.com/) will be engaging with UNL students, faculty, and staff at the bike share station at 12th & Q on 10/21 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM.
This event originated in Sustainability.
Other
GIS Day Map Competition Open
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Weekly:
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Date:
Starts at
9:00 am
Target Audiences:
The GIS Day Map Competition is open now and we invite students to showcase their mapping skills. Submit an original map, share your story, gain recognition, and compete for prizes while celebrating creative geospatial visualization and analysis.
This event originated in Libraries.
Nebraska Nonprofit Management Institute - Understanding Nonprofit Financial Statements
Become a financial leader in the nonprofit industry.
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Daily:
–
Date:
Starts at
9:00 am
Target Audiences:
Virtual asynchronous course. Learn to read and interpret financial statements,
This event originated in Center for Executive and Professional Development.
Walk-in Flu Shot Clinic for Students
at the University Health Center
Date:
Time:
9:00 am –
12:00 pm
Location:
University Health Center and College of Nursing
Room: 240
Target Audiences:
Current UNL students can get their free flu shot by attending a drop-in flu shot clinic, no appointment needed.
This event originated in University Health Center.
Clinic
Nebraska Innovation Campus Blood Drive
Date:
Time:
10:00 am –
3:00 pm
Location:
The Club, The Mill Coffee & Bistro
Target Audiences:
American Red Cross will be at Nebraska Innovation Campus on Wednesday, October 21 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The University of Nebraska is once again teaming up with Abbott and the Big Ten Conference for the We Give Blood challenge - a national …
This event originated in NIC Events Calendar.
Discussion
Staff Senate District 7: Research District-Wide Meeting
Date:
Time:
10:00 am –
11:00 am
Location:
Whittier
Target Audiences:
Staff members are invited to attend the upcoming District 7 Staff Senate district-wide meeting!
This event originated in Staff Senate.
Discussion
Beyond the Ballot: Civic Engagement and the 2026 Election
Date:
Time:
10:30 am –
12:00 pm
Location:
Nebraska Union
Room: Regency Suite
Target Audiences:
Curious about getting more involved in civic life? Join us for an accessible, nonpartisan conversation designed for university staff in partnership with Civic Nebraska. We’ll build a foundational understanding of how our democratic systems work, …
This event originated in Staff Senate.
Special Event
Food Trucks at NIC
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Weekly:
–
Date:
11:00 am –
1:00 pm
Location:
Nebraska Innovation Campus
Target Audiences:
Step away from your desk and enjoy lunch outdoors in October! Join us every Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Food trucks will be parked in the large parking lot north of Transformation Drive near the middle steps.
This event originated in NIC Events Calendar.
The Cost of Knowledge in the Classroom
An Introduction to OER and OER Grant Opportunities at UNL
Date:
Time:
11:00 am –
12:00 pm
Virtual Location:
Virtual - Zoom
Target Audiences:
Open Access Week invites us to consider The Cost of Knowledge-not only the cost of accessing research, but also the cost of learning. Join us for an interactive introduction to Open Educational Resources (OER). We’ll explore what OER are, how they …
This event originated in Libraries.
Living Up to Openness
A Practical Workflow for Tracking and Demonstrating Research Impact
Date:
Time:
12:00 pm –
1:15 pm
Location:
Love Library South
Room: 224 Witt Room
Target Audiences:
As researchers face growing pressure to demonstrate the impact of their work amid the increasing metrification of research assessment, developing metrics literacy is essential not only as a form of self-protection but also as a means of empower …
This event originated in Research Data.
Nebraska Rural Poll Webinar
Trails & Forestry
Date:
Time:
12:00 pm –
1:00 pm
Virtual Location:
Zoom
Target Audiences:
Trails in rural Nebraska are used for recreation opportunities for both residents and visitors. Though the prevalence of trails has typically been concentrated in certain areas, many communities continue to develop trail systems in their area. In …
This event originated in Rural Prosperity Nebraska.
Conversation
CAS Career Drop-ins
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Weekly:
–
Date:
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 from 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.
Training
NSPIRE: Coaching to Empower
Date:
Time:
1:00 pm –
3:30 pm
Location:
Nebraska Union
Room: Platte River Room
Target Audiences:
Coaching is one of the most powerful tools you can offer someone - it builds confidence, unlocks potential, and creates lasting change. Whether you supervise a team, mentor a colleague, or simply invest in the growth of those around you, this session …
This event originated in Organizational Development & Training.
Walk-in Flu Shot Clinic for Students
at the University Health Center
Date:
Time:
1:00 pm –
4:00 pm
Location:
University Health Center and College of Nursing
Room: 240
Target Audiences:
Current UNL students can get their free flu shot by attending a drop-in flu shot clinic, no appointment needed.
This event originated in University Health Center.
Huskers Abroad 101
This is a MUST ATTEND for anyone who has thought about going abroad. Take the first steps toward your global experience!
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Weekly:
–
Date:
2:00 pm –
2:30 pm
Location:
Louise Pound Hall
Room: 141
Target Audiences:
Join Global Experiences for a 30-minute interactive workshop to help you start planning your global experience. During the workshop, we’ll discuss global experience types, funding, the timeline for planning your experience, and thinking through your …
This event originated in Global Experiences.
Nebraska Extension Regional Food System Initiative Speaker Series
2026-2027
Date:
Time:
2:00 pm –
3:00 pm
Virtual Location:
Zoom
Target Audiences:
Nebraska Extension’s Regional Food System Initiative (NERFSI) invites you to the 2026-2027 Food System Speaker Series! Please join us on the third Wednesday, September - May, from 2-3pm CST to learn about exciting research and education happening at …
This event originated in NERFSI.
School of Natural Resources Seminar: Jakub Holuša
No Glaciers, No Penguins; Rather Trees, Dinosaurs and Dunes in Antarctica - A Quaternary Eolian Researcher in the Czech Antarctic Research Program
Date:
Time:
3:30 pm –
4:30 pm
Location:
Hardin Hall
Room: 107 South (Platte River Auditorium)
Virtual Location:
View SNR Seminars in Zoom
Target Audiences:
Abstract
This event originated in SNR Seminars & Discussions.
Leviticus
Ross Fright Fest
Date:
Time:
Starts at
6:00 pm
Location:
Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center-Van Brunt Visitors Center
Room: Ross Theater (Room 124)
Target Audiences:
The fourth annual Ross Fright Fest returns with a month of horror films on the big screen! Student tickets for LEVITICUS are $1.00 for Student Night (not available online).
This event originated in The Ross.
Meeting
ASUN Senate Meeting
Date:
Time:
Starts at
6:30 pm
Location:
Nebraska East Union
Room: Great Plains Room
Target Audiences:
Weekly meeting of ASUN Student Government to discuss campus issues, pass legislation, and approve outstanding business. Members of the campus community are welcome to attend.
This event originated in ASUN Student Government.
It Follows
Ross Fright Fest
Date:
Time:
Starts at
8:00 pm
Location:
Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center-Van Brunt Visitors Center
Room: Ross Theater (Room 124)
Target Audiences:
The fourth annual Ross Fright Fest returns with a month of horror films on the big screen! Student tickets for IT FOLLOWS are $1.00 for Student Night (not available online).
This event originated in The Ross.
Activity
Open House at the Student Observatory Fall 2026
Recurring Date Info:
Time:
Weekly:
–
Date:
8:30 pm –
10:30 pm
Location:
Stadium Drive Parking Garage
Room: Roof (4th floor)
Target Audiences:
See the stars, planets, and moon on campus! Open to all who are interested in astronomy.
This event originated in Observatory.
