All events are in Central time unless specified.

Tuesday, April 20

Activity

SGIS Colloquium Series: Dr. Aili Tripp

Why Arab Autocracies Adopt Women’s Rights

Date:
Time:
12:30 pm
Location: Zoom
The talk is based on Aili Tripp’s recent book, Seeking Legitimacy: Why Arab Autocracies Adopt Women’s Rights in which she explains why autocratic leaders in Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria embraced more extensive legal reforms of women’s rights …
This event originated in Global Integrative Studies.
Workshop

Applying to Health Schools 101

Live via Zoom

Date:
Time:
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Zoom
Learn about the necessary steps in applying to a professional health school and how to submit your best application. This workshop will not cover information about applying to nursing school, radiography programs, or dental hygiene programs.
Special Event

Nebraska Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Impact Awards

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Time:
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: Zoom
Presented by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, the Nebraska Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Impact Awards recognize individuals and groups who actively advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in transformative and sustainable ways, at the …
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.
Performing Arts - Other

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Black Voices in a Time of Change: Poetry, Art, and Music

Date:
Time:
7:30 pm
Location: Lied Center Virtual Event
Drawing on the poetry of the late poet Lucille Clifton, UNL Poets will celebrate the long history of Black poets bringing often uneasy truths to the heart of America. Curated by Kwame Dawes, the poets, in conversation with music and visual art, will …
This event originated in Lied Center 2020-2021 Season.

Ongoing Events

Other

Autism Awareness Month

Recurring Date Info:
Annually:
Date:
Time:
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

Recurring Date Info:
Annually:
Date:
Time:
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

The Festival of Ridvan

Recurring Date Info:
Annually:
Date:
Time:
All Day
Location: This is in observance and not an event on campus.
A holiday celebrated by those of the Baha’i Faith, commemorating the 12 days when Baha’u’llah, the prophet-founder, resided in a garden called Ridvan (Paradise) and publicly proclaimed His mission as God’s messenger for this age.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.
Other

Vaisakhi (also spelled Baisakhi)

Recurring Date Info:
Annually:
Date:
Time:
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.