All events are in Central time unless specified.

Saturday, October 24

Other

United Nations Day

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Location: This is in observance and not an event on campus.
Commemorates the founding of the world organization in 1945.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.

Ongoing Events

Activity

My Husker Action

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All Day
Location: Virtual
For the month of October, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion invites you to join us in recognizing opportunities to acknowledge authentic, genuine, and intentional actions to eradicate systematic racism, injustice, and inequality. As part of the …
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.
Activity

CAS Day(s) of Service

Donations to help the Lincoln community throughout the month of October

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All Day
Location: CAS Buildings
The College of Arts and Sciences is engaging faculty, staff, and students to make an impact through volunteerism and support of people in need within our community. Due to COVID-19, our “day” of service this year will be a month-long, targeted …
This event originated in College of Arts and Sciences.
Exhibition

Hostile Terrain 94 Nebraska - International Quilt Museum Exhibition

A participatory exhibition about the humanitarian crisis at the US-Mexico border and how it connects

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All Day
Location: International Quilt Study Center & Museum
*Subject to change based on local health directives*
This event originated in College of Arts and Sciences.
Activity

About the Film: Sisters Rising

Human Trafficking and Migration Initiative’s 2020 Virtual Summit

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All Day
Location: Online
Sisters Rising is the story of six Native American women reclaiming personal and tribal sovereignty in the face of ongoing sexual violence against Indigenous women in the United States. Dawn was in the Army, now she’s a tribal cop in the midst of …
This event originated in Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs.
Activity

Food Drive for Husker Pantry

Help donate 2,500 items for Husker students

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All Day
Location: Anywhere
More than 30% of Husker students will face food insecurity and hunger at some point in the coming year. During the pandemic, the need is the highest it’s ever been.
This event originated in Big Red Resilience & Well-being.
Other

LGBT History Month

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All Day
Location: This is in observance and not an event on campus.
A U.S. observance started in 1994 to recognize lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender history and the history of the gay rights movement.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.
Other

National Disability Employment Awareness Month

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All Day
Location: This is in observance and not an event on campus.
This observance was launched in 1945 when Congress declared the first week in October as “National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week.” In 1998, the week was extended to a month and renamed. The annual event draws attention to employment …
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.