All events are in Central time unless specified.

Tuesday, August 17

Other

Marcus Garvey Day

Recurring Date Info:
Annually:
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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

University of Nebraska Foundation Coffee Happy Hour

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8:00 am – 9:00 am
Location: The Mill Coffee & Bistro
This event originated in NIC Events Calendar.
Activity

Ag Land Leasing and Management Workshop

Lincoln

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10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Location: Lancaster County Extension
Nebraska Extension and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability will host a land management workshop in Lincoln from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 17 at the office of Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County, 444 …
This event originated in Center for Agricultural Profitability.
Training

Language Matters: Lunch and Learn

For consumers, families, and the public

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12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: Zoom
Stigma plays a crucial role in recovery from mental health and substance use disorders. Language Matters, with Dr. Kate Speck, provides a review and refinement of the nature of language used now and offers an alternative way of thinking for providers …
This event originated in Public Policy Center.

Ongoing Events

Activity

Open Registration for Fall Semester 2021

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

Engineering Readiness Academy - City Campus

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All Day
Location: City Campus
The Engineering Readiness Academy (ERA) is a bridge program that aims to prepare incoming engineering and construction management students for academic, personal, and career success in the College of Engineering. ERA students get an early start to …
Other

Paryushana Parva

Recurring Date Info:
Annually:
Date:
Time:
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.
Tour/Open House

North Platte River Water Tour

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8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: TBD
Co-organized with the Nebraska Water Center and the North Platte NRD.
This event originated in Water Issues.