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Tuesday, February 21

Mardi Gras

Carnival

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All Day
Location: this is an observance not an event
Mardi Gras, is a celebration that takes place on the day before Ash Wednesday. Grand parades and celebrations are common, with the largest in New Orleans.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.
Activity

Lavender Closet Pop-Up

hosted by Career Services and LGBTQA+ Center

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11:00 am–2:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Room 225 (Career Services)
Acquire free identity-affirming clothing and accessories to build a professional wardrobe you can use for job interviews, internships, and workplaces.
This event originated in LGBQTA+ Center & Women’s Center.
Activity

Nonprofit in Residence

hosted by Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement

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11:00 am–1:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union
Join fellow Huskers to network with local nonprofit organizations during the week of Feb 20-24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. located in the Nebraska Union across from the N-Card Office. Students can learn about industries, internships, and volunteer …
Special Event

Law & Democracy Series: The Constitution in Jeopardy: An Unprecedented Effort to Rewrite Our Fundamental Law and What We Can Do About It

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12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Location: McCollum Hall Room: 125
Senator Russ Feingold, President, American Constitution Society
This event originated in Law.
Activity

Student Voices: What International Students Want Instructors to Know

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1:00 pm–2:00 pm
Location: ZOOM
A panel of international students will discuss their experiences in the classroom at UNL. They will share what obstacles they have faced and what instructors can do to best support them and their learning.
Workshop

Supporting International Students’ Academic Success Series

Student Voices: What International Students Want Instructors to Know

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1:00 pm–2:00 pm
Location: Zoom
UNL has over 1,500 international students from over 130 different countries who enrich our campus community in a variety of ways. They bring a unique set of circumstances and experiences that can influence how they learn in the classroom. How can …
This event originated in Center for Transformative Teaching.
Lecture

CAS Inquire

“In Search of Reconciliation on America’s Stolen Lands”

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5:30 pm–6:30 pm
Location: Nebraska Union & Webinar Room: Swanson Auditorium
It is a truism that we live in a deeply polarized time and that white supremacy is gaining strength worldwide. Margaret Jacobs’ presentation explores a quiet but powerful counter current that flows just beneath the jagged surface of our divisive …
This event originated in College of Arts and Sciences.
Activity

Condoms, Cookies & Consent

Co-sponsored by UNL CARE and LGBTQA+ Center

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6:30 pm–8:30 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Ballroom
Games * Snacks * Giveaways * Free Condoms

Ongoing Events

Activity

Loft Gallery: Descendants of DeWitty: The Audacious Nebraska Saga

Date:
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All Day
Location: Nebraska East Union Room: Loft Gallery (on 3rd floor)
A photography exhibition. The work of documentary filmmaker and photographer Artes Johnson is on display from Jan. 16 to Feb. 28, 2023 in celebration of Black history in Nebraska.
This event originated in Nebraska Unions.

Black History Month

African American History Month

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All Day
Location: this is an observance not an event
African American people’s achievements are celebrated and their roles in American history are praised and recognized.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.
Workshop

Black Greek 101

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6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Platte River Room, South
Black Greek 101 is a seminar to learn more about the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) or commonly referred to as Divine Nine (D9) organization. In this seminar, you will learn about all nine organizations but also the current chapter that are on …
This event originated in Fraternity and Sorority Life.