All events are in Central time unless specified.

Wednesday, August 17

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Marcus Garvey Day

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All Day
Location: This is in observance and not an event on campus.
Which celebrates the birthday of the Jamaican politician and activist who is revered by Rastafarians. Garvey is credited with starting the Back to Africa movement, which encouraged those of African descent to return to the land of their ancestors …

Ongoing Events

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.
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Paryushana Parva

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All Day
Location: This is in observance and not an event on campus.
A Jain festival lasting about 8-10 days, and is observed through meditation and fasting. Its main focus is spiritual upliftment, pursuit of salvation and gaining a deeper understanding of the religion.