All events are in Central time unless specified.

Monday, August 17

Other

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.
Tour/Open House

Mapping Your Class Routes

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Daily:
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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.
Tour/Open House

Mapping Your Class Routes

Date:
Time:
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 …
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.
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

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.