LGBTQA+ Community Breakfast
Date:
Time:
8:30 am–10:00 am
Location:
Willa Cather Dining Complex
Join us on October 14th for breakfast as we bring together our community during LGBTQA+ History Month. As a special guest, our new Lincoln Chief of Police, Teresa Ewins, will be joining us to say a few words.
This event originated in Chancellor’s Commission on the Status of Gender and Sexual Identities.
A Conversation with Nebraska Law Alum and Radio Personality, Jack Mitchell
Date: Time: 12:00 pm–1:00 pm Location: McCollum Hall
Join Jack, aka John Liesveld, Nebraska Law Class of 2003, as he shares the impact of strengths on his life. Jack grew up in Lincoln and earned his Law degree from the University of Nebraska. After spending several years in civil litigation, Jack …
This event originated in Law.
St. Thomas More Meeting
Date: Time: 12:00 pm–1:15 pm Location: McCollum HallThis event originated in Law.
Women in the Law Q&A Panel
Hosted by WLC
WLC will be hosting a panel on October 14th during the lunch hour in room 115. This panel will have a variety of women attorneys, from recent grads to 20+ years of experience and firm attorneys to those who work in nonprofits. This will be a Q&A …
This event originated in Law.
Canceled: Gratitude Drop-In Workshop
Date:
Time:
3:00 pm–4:00 pm
Location:
Zoom
Gratitude is one of the ways for us to feel happier and thrive in our lives. The goal for these drop-in student groups is for participants to understand how positive practices can improve one’s overall feeling of happiness.
This event originated in Counseling and Psychological Services.
Pride in the Workplace
Conversations & Connections
Date:
Time:
4:00 pm–5:30 pm
Location:
Virtual Zoom Meeting
Pride in the Workplace is a perfect event to have meaningful conversions with companies that are working towards creating a work environment that’s inclusive to intersectional identities. Hear about their experience leading an organization within …
This event originated in Career Services.
Colloquium on Racial Justice: What Is Critical Race Theory Anyway, and Why Do Politicians Care Whether It’s Taught?
A Panel Discussion
Join the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Institute for Ethnic Studies panel discussion as they explain the importance and explore the debate over one of the most important topics in contemporary education.
This event originated in Ethnic Studies.
Reading: Garth Greenwell
Celebrating 50 Years of LGBTQ Studies at UNL
Date:
Time:
7:00 pm–8:30 pm
Location:
Nebraska Union
Garth Greenwell appears as part of the celebration of 50 Years of LGBTQ Studies at UNL, recognizing UNL’s pioneering role in the development of queer studies nationwide.
This event originated in Department of English.
Ongoing Events
Hispanic Heritage Month
Date: – Time: All Day Location: This is in observance and not an event on campus.
This month corresponds with Mexican Independence Day, which is celebrated on September 16, and recognizes the revolution in 1810 that ended Spanish dictatorship.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.
LGBT History Month
Date: – Time: 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.
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Date: – Time: 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.