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Featured Events

Check below for a calendar of specific events, dates, and times. 


Cultural CafeCultural Cafe

Students present their cultures and tradition through exhibition of food and variety of performances, including dances, singing, or video. 

 


Diversity Book Discussion

A program for students, faculty and staff presented in cooperation with the UNO Honors Program. Participants discuss different perspectives of diversity and inclusion in literature.


Let's Unpack ThatLet's Unpack That

Workshops that explore hot button issues with engaging activities and open dialogue designed to empower students through education on issues of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, ability, and their intersections. 

Last Tuesday of every month from 12:30-2:00 PM 


Sundaes on ThursdaysSundaes on Thursdays

Every 2nd Thursday join us for a social program designed to bring campus partners and community together. 

 


Make it Make Sense

Make it Make Sense

Join your Peer Equity and Resource Educator on Instagram Live to make sense of what is happening in the world around us. 

 


Coffee, Cupcakes, and Conversations Coffee, Cupcakes, and Conversation

A program for students to come together and discuss different perspectives on topics they choose on the 1st Thursday of every Month from 5pm-6pm 

 


Fac Chats Fac Chat

Like a Ted Talk but longer! You are invited to hear critical and current research being conducted by your UNO faculty.

 

 


Ethics of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Lecture

View a lecture sponsored by the Ph.D. in Justice Studies Program in partnership with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Uno in January 2022: "The Ethics of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr." with Dr. J. Edward Hackett.


 

Student Club and Organization Events

HoliHoli

Holi is a Hindu celebration to welcome Spring. Every year this colorful celebration gets bigger and better at UNO.

 


ISO World Cup Soccer Tournament

A one-day soccer tournament to compete for the title UNO Soccer Champions. Meet and greet students from all around the world.


International Mother Language Day

A night of recognition, observance, and awareness regarding the worldwide annual event surrounding International Mother Language Day.


International NightInternational Night

Every Spring international students at UNO host the biggest annual student-run event on campus - International Night. This festival of cultures offers food from local international restaurants, cultural displays representing more than two dozen countries, and a talent show featuring songs and dances from around the world.


moMENtum Black History Month Luncheon

Each February, moMENtum and the Diversity Engagement Center will host a black history month luncheon where local leaders will come discuss personal journeys, successes, and ways to navigate college life. moMENtum is designed to increase the UNO retention and graduation rates of African American males.


Vietnamese American Student Association Paper Lantern Night

Paper Lantern Night is a fun-filled event with many cultural performances consisting of singers, dancers, and actors performing onstage to celebrate and inform others of the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival.  


 

 Calendar of Events and Multicultural Lounge Reservation Information

Use the calendar below to see what events are happening in the Multicultural Lounge and to see what space is available to reserve and click the link below to reserve the space. Please review the Multicultural Lounge Usage Form prior to making your reservation at this link here.

The Multicultural Lounge is located in the University Center on the 2nd Floor in the Gallery Lounge. The following rooms are available reservations, Conference room 201B, Multipurpose Room 201A, and the Study Lounge 201H. The multipurpose room is unavailable for reservations on Friday as it is reserved for Prayer/Meditation. If requesting to use the space after 4:30 pm a key must be checked out. If you have any questions regarding these guidelines, please email us at diversity@uno.edu 

 

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Upcoming Events and Programs

DEC Welcome

Join us in the Juan A. Lafonta Multicultural Lounge (UC 201) on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 12:30pm to lean more about the Diversity Engagement Center spaces, events, and services. 

Sundaes on Thursday!

Sundaes on Thursdays

Join us every 2nd Thursday of the Month beginning September 8 from 12:15-1:30pm. Enjoy ice cream, music, trivia, and other games & activities relevant to current events and topics.

Let's Unpack That

Let's Unpack That

Explore hot button issues with engaging activities and open dialogue on the last Tuesday of every month from 12:30-2:00pm starting September 27, 2022

Words Mean Things 

September 27, 2022 12:30pm in UC 201 A

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Coffee, Cupcakes, and Conversations 

Coffee, Cupcakes, and Conversation

Join us every 1st Thursday beginning September 1, 2022 for coffee, cupcakes, and a conversation on the varying topics that you choose. 

 

Safe Space Workshops

Safe Space Workshops

Safe Space Training: Tier 1 LGBTQIA+ Terminology

Wednesday, October 5, 1:00pm-2:30pm via zoom

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/ss-oct-tier1

Safe Space Training: Tier 2 Effective Allyship

Wednesday, October 19, 1:00pm-2:30pm via Zoom

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/ss-oct-tier2

Safe Space Training: Tier 3 History & Intersectionality

Wednesday, November 2, 1:00pm-2:30pm via Zoom

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/ss-nov-tier3

 

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