National Tartan day
Date:
All Day
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this is an observance not an event
North American celebration of Scottish heritage, originated in Canada and spread to other communities of the Scottish diaspora in the 1990s.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.
Passover
Pesach, Jewish Holiday
All Day
Location:
This is not an event, but an observance
Commemorates the Exodus of Jews form slavery in Egypt. While the Passover lasts for 8 days, the first night is the most significant and the first day is considered a day of rest. Holiday begins at sundown the previous day.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.
Activity
Women’s Center Poetry Café
Date:
Time:
5:30 pm –
8:00 pm
Location:
Nebraska Union
Room: The Crib
Live poetry performed by UNL students and community members with a concentration around gender equity, empowerment, or social justice.
This event originated in Gender and Sexuality Center.
Ongoing Events
Arab-American Heritage Month
NAAHM
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Time:
All Day
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this is an observance not an event
National Arab-American Heritage Month (NAAHM) takes place in April. It celebrates the Arab American heritage and culture and pays tribute to the contributions of Arab Americans and Arabic-speaking Americans.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Date:
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Time:
All Day
Location:
this is an observance not an event
This is an annual observance in the United States dedicated to raising awareness and preventing child abuse. April has been designated Child Abuse Prevention Month in the United States since 1983.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.
Passover
Pesach
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Time:
All Day
Location:
this is an observance not an event
Major Jewish holiday that celebrates the exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, which occurs on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Nisan.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.
Passover
Pesach
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Time:
7:00 pm –
7:00 pm
Location:
this is an observance not an event
Passover is a major Jewish holiday that celebrates the exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, which occurs on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Nisan.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.