All events are in Central time unless specified.

Saturday, April 17

Other

The Day of Silence

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All Day
Location: This is in observance and not an event on campus.
During which students take a daylong vow of silence to protest the actual silencing of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students and their straight allies due to bias and harassment.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.
Activity

1st Annual Nebraska Teachers of Color Summit

Connecting / Empowering / Leading / Encouraging

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9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Virtual
Join the conversation among teachers of color about culture, climate, community, and working towards social justice. The demographics of Nebraska are changing, and so are the state’s teachers. In the last year, we have also been challenged by the …

Ongoing Events

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

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.