All events are in Central time unless specified.

Sunday, April 17

Easter

Resurrection Sunday

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All Day
Location: This is an observance not an event
Easter is a Christian festival and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. This day also marks the arrival of spring.
Other

Passover

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All Day
Location: This is in observance and not an event on campus.
An eight-day Jewish holiday and festival in commemoration of the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt.
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.
Activity

Painted Quilts of the Hopi Mesas

Hosted by International Quilt Museum

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10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: International Quilt Museum
Painted Quilts from the Hopi Mesas is an exhibition of quilts and other objects made by the Hopi people of northeast Arizona. The exhibition opens October 22, 2021 and runs through April 30, 2022.

Ongoing Events

Exhibit - Multimedia

Unkissed Kisses

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All Day
Location: Love Library South Room: 2nd floor and lower level
A new exhibit in Love Library highlights the historical moments of LGBTQ+ literature, writers, and their roles in the history of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The exhibit also celebrates the first LGBTQ course offered at a state university …
This event originated in Libraries.
Exhibition

Real People, Real Climate, Real Changes: A Traveling Climate Exhibit

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All Day
Location: Love Library North & Link Room: second floor
Take a journey through climate change with a visit to the traveling exhibit, “Real People, Real Climate, Real Changes,” from March 14 – May 13, 2022, located on the second floor of Love Library North. The family friendly and interactive exhibit …
This event originated in Libraries.
Exhibition

History of Institute of Ethnic Studies at Nebraska

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All Day
Location: Love Library South Room: 218
A new exhibit in Love Library highlights the 50-year history of the Institute of Ethnic Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
This event originated in Libraries.

Ramadan

Islamic holiday

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All Day
Location: This is an observance not an event
Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection, improvement and increased devotion and worship. Muslims fast (swam) from dawn until sunset, in effort to cleanse the soul and focus attention to God.
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.
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.
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.