All events are in Central time unless specified.

Sunday, April 17

Easter

Resurrection Sunday

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All Day
Location: This is an observance not an event
Easter is a Christian festival and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. This day also marks the arrival of spring.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.
Other

Passover

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All Day
Location: This is in observance and not an event on campus.
An eight-day Jewish holiday and festival in commemoration of the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.
Other

The Day of Silence

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All Day
Location: This is in observance and not an event on campus.
During which students take a daylong vow of silence to protest the actual silencing of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students and their straight allies due to bias and harassment.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.
Art Exhibition

An Unexpected Change, An Art Exhibition

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9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Innovation Campus, 2nd Floor Link
We are thrilled to welcome artist Jamie Stephenson back to NIC! Jamie’s work is on display in the Link (2nd floor) through April 27.
This event originated in NIC Events Calendar.
Activity

Painted Quilts of the Hopi Mesas

Hosted by International Quilt Museum

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10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: International Quilt Museum
Painted Quilts from the Hopi Mesas is an exhibition of quilts and other objects made by the Hopi people of northeast Arizona. The exhibition opens October 22, 2021 and runs through April 30, 2022.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.

Ongoing Events

Activity

Spring 2022 Regular Academic Session

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

Open Registration for Summer Sessions 2022

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

Earth Wellness Festival - Lincoln, NE

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All Day
Location: Online
2022 earth wellness festival will be April 18-22. Information and videos will be posted at https://lancaster.unl.edu/earth-wellness-festival
This event originated in Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County.

Ramadan

Islamic holiday

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All Day
Location: This is an observance not an event
Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection, improvement and increased devotion and worship. Muslims fast (swam) from dawn until sunset, in effort to cleanse the soul and focus attention to God.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.
Activity

Open Registration for Fall Semester 2022

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

Autism Awareness Month

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All Day
Location: This is in observance and not an event on campus.
Established to raise awareness about the developmental disorder that affects children’s normal development of social and communication skills.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.
Activity

Diversity Month

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Annually:
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All Day
Location: This is in observance and not an event on campus.
Started in 2004 to recognize and honor the diversity surrounding us all. By celebrating differences and similarities during this month, organizers hope that people will get a deeper understanding of each other.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.
Other

Vaisakhi (also spelled Baisakhi)

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Annually:
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All Day
Location: This is in observance and not an event on campus.
The celebration the founding of the Sikh community as the Khalsa (community of the initiated) and the birth of the Khalsa.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.