All events are in Central time unless specified.

Monday, August 17

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Fall 2020 Semester Begins - classes start on asynchronous, remote learning basis

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All Day
Location: Academic Calendar
This event originated in Academic Calendar.
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Late Registration begins for full-length Regular Academic Session ($100.00 late registration fee ass

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All Day
Location: Academic Calendar
This event originated in Academic Calendar.
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Marcus Garvey Day

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All Day
Location: This is in observance and not an event on campus.
Which celebrates the birthday of the Jamaican politician and activist who is revered by Rastafarians. Garvey is credited with starting the Back to Africa movement, which encouraged those of African descent to return to the land of their ancestors …
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.
Activity

Biking Your Class Routes Tour

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10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Outdoor Adventures Center
Enjoy a free scoop of ice cream from the East Campus Dairy Store after you test out the quickest biking routes between City and East Campuses and check out your class locations along the way. Bring a copy of your class schedule so you know which …
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Tour/Open House

Mapping Your Class Routes

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10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Crib
It’s been a while since you’ve been able to explore campus, so carpe diem! Join your Orientation Leaders for a fun tour through City Campus to begin feeling at-home on campus. You’ll familiarize yourself with campus buildings and resources …
Tour/Open House

Mapping Your Class Routes

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10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Crib
It’s been a while since you’ve been able to explore campus, so carpe diem! Join your Orientation Leaders for a fun tour through City Campus to begin feeling at-home on campus. You’ll familiarize yourself with campus buildings and resources …
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Activity

Wenninghoff’s Farm

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10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Wenninghoff’s Farm
This event originated in Buy Fresh Buy Local.
Activity

Webinar: Land Management Quarterly

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12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: Online (via Zoom)
Offered since 2019, the quarterly webinars address common management problems for Nebraska landowners, agricultural operators and related stakeholders interested in the latest insight on trends in real estate, managing agricultural land and solutions …
This event originated in Center for Agricultural Profitability.
Information Session

Finding a Part-Time Job On or Off Campus

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2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Location: Virtual Venue
Learn where to find and how to apply for student jobs on and off campus, including Work-Study. Join us for a quick demo of Handshake, Nebraska’s student job listing system followed by an open Q&A with University Career Services!
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.
Activity

Nebraska Innovation Studio: REOPENING

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2:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Innovation Studio
Nebraska Innovation Studio is reopening with new rules designed to keep everyone safe. The new rules can be viewed here: https://innovationstudio.unl.edu/covid-faq/.
This event originated in NIC Events Calendar.
Social Event

Out-of-State Student Welcome: Central U.S.

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7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Second Floor
Out-of-state students from IL, IA, WI, MN, KS, MO, OK, TX, ND and SD: join us to connect with other students from your state and/or region! Meet your out-of-state student Orientation Leader and participate in fun activities to get to know your peers.
This event originated in Big Red Welcome.

Ongoing Events

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Fall 2020 Regular Academic Session

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All Day
Location: Academic Calendar
This event originated in Academic Calendar.
Other

Paryushana Parva

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All Day
Location: This is in observance and not an event on campus.
A Jain festival lasting about 8-10 days, and is observed through meditation and fasting. Its main focus is spiritual upliftment, pursuit of salvation and gaining a deeper understanding of the religion.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.