All events are in Central time unless specified.

Saturday, April 23

Other

Passover

Recurring Date Info:
Daily:
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All Day
Location: This is in observance and not an event on campus.
An eight-day Jewish holiday and festival in commemoration of the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.
Activity

Painted Quilts of the Hopi Mesas

Hosted by International Quilt Museum

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10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: 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.
Activity

The Big Event

hosted by ASUN Student Government

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11:00 am
Location: Nebraska Union Plaza
An annual single-day-of-service benefiting local nonprofits and residents in the greater Lincoln community. A minimum of 500 Huskers are needed to help the 35 nonprofits and 60 private residences who submitted projects to be completed.
This event originated in ASUN Student Government.

Ongoing Events

Ramadan

Islamic holiday

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All Day
Location: This is an observance not an event
Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection, improvement and increased devotion and worship. Muslims fast (swam) from dawn until sunset, in effort to cleanse the soul and focus attention to God.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.
Other

Autism Awareness Month

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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

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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

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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)

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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.