All events are in Central time unless specified.

Wednesday, February 22

Ash Wednesday

Christian Catholic/Protestant

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All Day
Location: This is not an event, but an observance
This day marks the beginning of Lent, a six week period of prayer and fasting in anticipation of Easter.

Ash Wednesday

Date:
Time:
All Day
Location: this is an observance not an event
Ash Wednesday is observed 46 days before Easter Sunday, and it signals the beginning of the forty days of Lent. Also known as the Day of Ashes.
Activity

Women’s Wednesday

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11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Nebraska Union
A bi-weekly grab-and-go event on Wednesday for individuals to learn about Women’s Center resources and topics related to gender equity and sexual health.
This event originated in Gender and Sexuality Center.

Ongoing Events

Black History Month

African American History Month

Date:
Time:
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.