Other
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Canadian Thanksgiving
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All Day
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This is in observance and not an event on campus.
A chance for people to give thanks for a good harvest and other fortunes in the past year.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.
Activity
Racial Literacy Roundtable
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6:00 pm–7:30 pm
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Online via Zoom
Racial Literacy Roundtables are designed to help students and pre-service teachers develop their racial literacy skills. Discussions focus on relevant topics regarding race and racism in education.
Ongoing Events
Activity
Sukkot
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All Day
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This is not an event, but an observance
Sukkot is a Torah-commanded holiday celebrated for seven days from the 15th day of the month of Tishrei. Beginning on the evening of Sunday, October 9th and ending on the evening of Sunday, October 16th.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.
Other
Hispanic Heritage Month
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All Day
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This is in observance and not an event on campus.
This month corresponds with Mexican Independence Day, which is celebrated on September 16, and recognizes the revolution in 1810 that ended Spanish dictatorship.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.
Other
LGBT History Month
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All Day
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This is in observance and not an event on campus.
A U.S. observance started in 1994 to recognize lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender history and the history of the gay rights movement.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.
Other
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
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All Day
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This is in observance and not an event on campus.
This observance was launched in 1945 when Congress declared the first week in October as “National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week.” In 1998, the week was extended to a month and renamed. The annual event draws attention to employment …
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.
Other
Shemini Atzeret
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All Day
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This is in observance and not an event on campus.
A Jewish holiday also known as “The Eighth (Day) of Assembly” takes place the day after the Sukkot festival, where gratitude for the fall harvest is deeply internalized.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.