Check Your Blind Spots Mobile Tour – Diversity & Inclusion Resource Fair
Monday, September 17 from 10:30 am - 4:00 pm, Nebraska Union Plaza
Check Your Blind Spots by stepping inside the multi-media diversity bus to learn about unconscious biases and the role you play in them. Watch videos and take short quizzes to become empowered with the knowledge and resources needed to strip yourself of pre-existing biases. Connect with local organizations and campus partners at the adjoining resource fair. Opening remarks from members of the Staff Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Council and Chancellor Ronnie Green.
LET CURIOSITY MOVE YOU ABROAD
Tuesday, Sept. 18th, 11am-2pm, Nebraska Union Plaza
Learn about different options to study, intern, conduct research, and participate in service learning in another country.
Law School Essay Workshop
Thursday, September 20 from 4:00-5:00 pm, 221 Love Library South
An Explore Center Pre-Law Event: This workshop will discuss what law schools are looking for in personal statements
and provide you with writing exercises to begin the process of developing your individual story in a strong and compelling manner. Co-presented with the UNL Writing Center.
Fiesta on the Green
Thursday, September 20 from 4:00-7:00 pm, Nebraska Union Plaza
Join OASIS along with numerous UNL RSOs for a celebration of Latino/Hispanic culture with food and entertainment!
PREPARE FOR THE CAREER FAIRS AT BACKPACKS TO BRIEFCASES
Thursday, Sept. 20th, 6-8pm, Nebraska Union: Centennial Room
Attend brief sessions to learn more about how to hack the fair, connect with local employers, and have your resume reviewed by a professional.
RHA Movie Night: Incredibles 2
Friday, September 21 from 6:00-8:00 pm
Join the Residence Hall Association for a showing of Incredibles 2 complete with popcorn and snacks. Bring a blanket and some friends! If the weather doesn’t cooperate, the movie will be shown in the Nebraska East Union, Great Plains Room.
University of Nebraska–Lincoln Homecoming Blood Drive
Monday, September 24 from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, Nebraska Union East of the Plaza
Tuesday, September 25 from 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, Nebraska Union Centennial Room
Wednesday, September 26 from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, UNMC College of Nursing
Friday, September 28 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, UNMC College of Dentistry
All presenting blood donors will receive a commemorative T-shirt and a coupon by email for a FREE haircut at participating Sport Clips Haircuts locations to help you look good and feel good. Schedule your appointment today! Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code: Bleed Husker Red or use the Blood Donor App.
GET CONNECTED TO LOCAL EMPLOYERS AT THE CAREER FAIR
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Career Fair: Tuesday, Sept. 25th, 1-5pm, Pinnacle Bank Arena*
Business & Liberal Arts Fair: Wednesday, Sept. 26th, 1-5pm, Pinnacle Bank Arena*
Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources Career Fair: Thursday, Sept. 27th, Nebraska East Campus Union
More than 250 employers are excited to meet you at the upcoming fairs, where you’ll find opportunities to connect with different organizations, and learn more about different employment opportunities. Free headshots are also available on-site! See the full list of employers registered in Handshake. *Free shuttle to/from Nebraska Union and Pinnacle Bank every 15-20 minutes for the duration of the fair.
Science Cafe: Lincoln Fox Project
Thursday, September 27 from 6:30-8:00 pm, The Happy Raven
Science Cafe: “What does the fox say about life in Lincoln?” presented by Kyle Dougherty and Liz VanWormer, School of Natural Resources. Science Cafe is a casual, educational and entertaining series presented by Morrill Hall in collaboration with local craft beer bar, The Happy Raven. Each month, attendees ages 21+ can hear from scientists, ask questions and offer opinions in this informal setting. Food is available for purchase from the Gilded Swine and a cash bar is available.
UPC & KX96.9 Present Homecoming Concert 2018
Thursday, September 27 starting at 8:00 pm
Drake White & the Big Fire and Eric Paslay are this year’s Homecoming artists! Free Admission!
Marcelo Disconzi, Vanderbilt University
Friday, September 28 from 4:00-4:50 pm, 115 Avery Hall
A Math Colloquium hosted by Dr. Adam Larios
An Act of God
Friday, September 28 starting at 7:30 pm
The One with the first and last word on everything has finally arrived to set the record straight. After many millennia, and in just 90 minutes, God (assisted by devoted angels), answers some of the deepest questions that have plagued mankind since Creation. Join God and Nebraska Rep for an irreverent night of divine comedy!