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Thursday, February 28

Conference/Symposium

2019 MHDI Conference

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9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Ballroom
This year’s Minority Health Disparities Initiative Conference will begin at 9 a.m. Feb. 28 in the Nebraska Union Ballroom. The conference will focus on the intersection of rural Nebraskans and public health issues.
Conference/Symposium

CENTRAL NE IRRIGATED COVER CROPS CONFERENCE

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9:00 am – 3:15 pm
Location: Merrick County Youth and Agriculture Education Center
From grazing cover crops, seeding methods, innovative methods to incorporate cover, and more, the Central Ne Cover Crops Conference offers the latest information to help Nebraska growers’ profitably incorporate cover crops into their operation. The …
This event originated in Extension Educator - Steve Melvin.
Workshop

Canceled - Landlord/Tenant Lease Workshop

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9:30 am – 2:45 pm
Location: St. Paul Library
This event originated in Farm/Ranch Succession and Transition.
Activity

NSF CAREER: Strategies for Proposal and Project Success

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11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Regency Suite
“Developing a Competitive NSF CAREER Application: Strategies for Proposal and Project Success” aims to help pre-tenure faculty at the University of Nebraska prepare competitive proposals for the National Science Foundation’s Faculty Early …
Lecture

Chuck Hagel Forum in Global Leadership: Joe Biden

“The Role of U.S. Leadership in a Changing World”

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3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: UNO Strauss Performing Arts Center Room: Streaming Online
Joe Biden, the 47th Vice President of the United States, will join former Secretary of Defense and U.S. Senator for Nebraska Chuck Hagel to launch a new annual forum at Hagel’s alma mater, the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO).
This event originated in Global Nebraska.
Workshop

Applying to Health Schools 101

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4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Love Library South Room: 221
Even if you are in your first or second year of college, it is important that you learn about the steps in the application process and what you can do now to prepare to submit your best application. This workshop will not cover information about …
Colloquium

Department of Physics & Astronomy Colloquium

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4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Jorgensen Hall Room: 136
“Nano-light in Van Der Waals Heterostructures,” presented by Guangxin Ni.
This event originated in Physics.
Activity

N150 Dinner

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4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Cather Dining Center
In honor of the university’s 150th year, we’re celebrating with a special dinner at Cather Dining with some of Nebraska’s favorites.
This event originated in University Housing.
Film - Short

“Priceless” Film Screening + Panel

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5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Location: College of Business - Howard L. Hawks Hall Room: 2nd Floor Atrium
Climate change is a problem. Join us for a short film and panel discussion about how carbon pricing and environmental policy can provide solutions to that problem. Pizza and drinks will be provided. Panelists include:
Program

Road to Recovery Panel

Establishing a Mindful Relationship with Food and Your Body

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6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Auditorium
Learn about finding a balance with food, disordered eating and body image from our panel of local experts. Refreshments will be provided.
This event originated in University Health Center.
Reading - Fiction/poetry

Poetry Reading

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6:30 pm
Location: Indigo Bridge Books Room: Suite 102
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Reading - Fiction/poetry

Reading: Leslie Anne Mcilroy feat. Stacey Waite and Saddiq Dzukogi

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6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Indigo Bridge Books
Leslie Anne Mcilroy won the 2018 Gemini Flash Fiction contest for her piece, “The Old Point.” Leslie was co-founder of HEArt—Human Equity through Art—and works as a copywriter in Pittsburgh, PA, where she lives with her son Silas.
This event originated in English.
Activity

Experience Korea Week: Unite

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7:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Regency Suite
Through a simulation, learn the struggles of North Korean refugees with some food for thought provided. Sponsored by BOM: Korean Culture Organization. Made possible by UBT.
Other

Road to Recovery Vigil and Resource Fair

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7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center Room: Unity Room
This vigil will be held in remembrance of all those lost to the battle with eating disorders. University and community resources for body positivity, self-care and eating disorders concerns will be available after the vigil.
This event originated in University Health Center.
Performing Arts - Theater

Theatrix Presents: Speech & Debate

Recurring Date Info:
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7:30 pm
Location: Temple Building Room: Lab Theatre, 3rd Floor
Theatrix, the student-run theatre company within the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, continues its 2018-2019 season with Speech & Debate, written by Stephen Karam and directed by University of …
Activity

Nacho Night

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8:00 pm
Location: Alpha Xi Delta House
Nacho bar with chips, meat, queso and toppings by Alpha Xi Delta and Farmhouse at the Alpha Xi Delta house.

Ongoing Events

Exhibition

Museum Builders: A Story of Fossils and Friendship

Temporary Exhibition at Morrill Hall

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9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Morrill Hall
This temporary exhibition explores the history of paleontology and the friendship that led to the construction of the University of Nebraska State Museum, Morrill Hall.
Activity

Nebraska 4-H Month

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All Day
Location: Nebraska
Each year during the month of February we celebrate Nebraska 4-H Month. This year, we’ll celebrate another very special event in February. The University of Nebraska was chartered on February 15, 1896. In 2019, we mark a 150-year legacy of …
This event originated in 4-H Youth Development Calendar.
Exhibit - Artifacts

The Heart of Campus: A N150 Exhibit

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All Day
Location: Love Library South Room: 218
“The Heart of Campus” is a new exhibit to celebrate N150. A special tribute to University Hall and other artifacts curated by the University Archives & Special Collections staff are featured. A selection of archival photographs run on the virtual …
This event originated in Libraries.