All events are in Central time unless specified.

Thursday, May 4

Star Wars Day

May the 4th be with you

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All Day
Location: this is an observance not an event
Star Wars Day is an informal commemorative day to celebrate the Star Wars media franchise created by George Lucas.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.

Vesak Day

Buddhist Holiday

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All Day
Location: This is not an event, but an observance
There are a variety of cultural traditions celebrating Buddha’s Birthday. Many Buddhist cultures celebrate the birth, Awakening, an death of the Buddha on Vesak Day.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.
Activity

Canceled: Faculty and Staff Wellness

Mental Health

Date:
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12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: TBD
Implementing mental health in your courses and instructional design

Ongoing Events

Mental Health Awareness Month

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All Day
Location: this is an observance not an event
May is a month of observance to the reality of living with mental illness. This month is a movement to raise awareness about mental health, fighting to remove stigma, provide support and educate on mental illness.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.

National Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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All Day
Location: this is an observance not an event
May is the month designated as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, celebrating the achievements and the many contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States.
This event originated in Diversity at UNL.