All events are in Central time unless specified.

Tuesday, February 21

Mardi Gras

Carnival

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All Day
Location: this is an observance not an event
Mardi Gras, is a celebration that takes place on the day before Ash Wednesday. Grand parades and celebrations are common, with the largest in New Orleans.
Lecture

CAS Inquire

“In Search of Reconciliation on America’s Stolen Lands”

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5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Location: Nebraska Union & Webinar Room: Swanson Auditorium
It is a truism that we live in a deeply polarized time and that white supremacy is gaining strength worldwide. Margaret Jacobs’ presentation explores a quiet but powerful counter current that flows just beneath the jagged surface of our divisive …
This event originated in College of Arts and Sciences.

Ongoing Events

Black History Month

African American History Month

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All Day
Location: this is an observance not an event
African American people’s achievements are celebrated and their roles in American history are praised and recognized.
Workshop

Black Greek 101

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6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union Room: Platte River Room, South
Black Greek 101 is a seminar to learn more about the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) or commonly referred to as Divine Nine (D9) organization. In this seminar, you will learn about all nine organizations but also the current chapter that are on …
This event originated in Fraternity and Sorority Life.