All events are in Central time unless specified.

Saturday, October 8

Activity

Harvest WACIPI (Powwow)

Date:
Time:
All Day
Location: Nebraska East Union
Following the two-day “We Are All Related” (Mitakuye’ Oyasin) Conference, we will be celebrating the season of harvest with a wacipi. This event is free and open to the public, no registration required. Vendors welcome.

Ongoing Events

Exhibition

History of Institute of Ethnic Studies at Nebraska

Date:
Time:
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.
Activity

National 4-H Week

Opportunity4All

Date:
Time:
All Day
Location: Nation-wide
National 4-H Week is October 2 - 8. This year, we’re celebrating Opportunity4All! Take advantage of this week to highlight the remarkable 4-H youth in your community and showcase the incredible experiences that 4-H offers young people. Join the …
This event originated in 4-H Youth Development Calendar.
Other

Hispanic Heritage Month

Recurring Date Info:
Annually:
Date:
Time:
All Day
Location: 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.
Other

LGBT History Month

Recurring Date Info:
Annually:
Date:
Time:
All Day
Location: 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.
Other

National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Recurring Date Info:
Annually:
Date:
Time:
All Day
Location: 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 …