Ash Wednesday
Christian celebration Lent begins
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All Day
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This is an observance not an event
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. Lent is a 40-day season marked by repentance, fasting, reflection, and ultimately celebration. This period represents Christ’s time of temptation in the wilderness.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.
Other
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Lantern Festival
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All Day
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This is in observance and not an event on campus.
The first significant feast after Chinese New Year, so called because the most important activity during the night of the event is watching Chinese lanterns illuminate the night sky.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.
Painted Quilts of the Hopi Mesas
Hosted by International Quilt Museum
10:00 am–4:00 pm
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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.
Aspirational Teaching Institute
Theme II: Inequity; Topic IV
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1:30 pm–2:30 pm
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Online via Zoom
Topic 4: Many students experience inequities inside and outside of the classroom.
Activity
ASUN Senate
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6:30 pm–8:00 pm
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Nebraska Union
Room: Platte River
The Senate is a group of elected officials from all 6 UNL colleges that introduce and vote on legislation pertaining to students in terms of academics, residence life, RSOs, and more. The Senate meets weekly every Wednesday at 6:30 pm.
This event originated in ASUN Student Government.
Noel Miller
hosted by UPC Nebraska
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7:30 pm–8:30 pm
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Nebraska East Union
Room: Great Plains Room
Speaker. Noel Miller’s biting one-liners and topical social commentary has made him a force to be reckoned with in the comedy world. Between directing, touring, podcasting, music and streaming, Noel’s rise has been nothing short of meteoric.
This event originated in Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement.
Ongoing Events
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
NACDD
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All Day
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This is not an event, but an observance
This month seeks to raise awareness about the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all facets of community life, as well as the awareness of the barriers that people with disabilities still face in connecting to the communities in …
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.
Other
Nineteen-Day Fast
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All Day
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This is in recognition of the Nineteen Day Fast and is not an event on campus.
For members of the Baha’i Faith, this time is meant to reinvigorate the soul and bring one closer to God. This fast takes place immediately before the beginning of the Bahá’í New Year.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.