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Hello Communication Studies Students

CAST Success Workshop SeriesFall is just around the corner, which also means quizzes and exams. Do you have the study skills you need to meet your academic goals this semester? Or do you just want to improve upon the skills you already have to up your academic game? The UNL Center for Academic Success and Transitions has a number of workshops designed to address academic success areas that we know college students might struggle. See what workshops are coming up at https://success.unl.edu/academic-support/workshops . Don’t see a workshop for what you need? Meet with an Academic Success Coach one-on-one… https://success.unl.edu/academic-support#coaching Continue reading…

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ACADEMIC ADVISING

Carmen KelleAdvising appointments are available for meetings via In-Person or Zoom. This week those appointments are 45 minutes to allow for academic, degree planning, and career discussions. Visit MyPLAN to schedule an appointment. Instructions for connecting to the Zoom meeting are in your appointment confirmation email sent to your huskers.unl.edu email account.

If you need help identifying or connecting with other advisors or a career coach, contact the CAS Academic and Career Advising Center at casadvising@unl.edu or (402) 472-4190.
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DROP-IN ADVISING

Drop-in advising is great for short questions about course information, grade option, completing forms and other things of that nature. Students should schedule an academic advising appointment to discuss degree plans and goal setting. Drop-in advising is available via zoom only, Tuesdays from 1- 3 p.m. and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. You will enter the Zoom waiting room at https://unl.zoom.us/my/casadvising and be seen in the order you entered.

 

2023 Central States Communication Association President's Undergraduate Honors Research Conference

The 2023 Central States Communication Association (CSCA) President’s Undergraduate Honors Research Conference (UHRC) will be held Friday, March 31 and Saturday, April 1 during the 92nd annual CSCA convention in St. Louis, MO. The UHRC offers undergraduate students an opportunity to share their original research projects and provides a forum through which they can inquire about graduate study, meet graduate faculty, and interact with some of the leading scholars in the discipline of communication. The UHRC features a graduate school open house. Continue reading…

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Get to Know the LSAT workshop

Thursday, Sept. 22, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. in Love Library South 221
If you are planning to take the LSAT in the near future, this workshop will cover the details of this exam and present some helpful tips on how to prepare. Topics covered will include an overview of the exam and its sections, how to best prepare during your undergraduate education for the exam, and timing of the test with admissions cycles. Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors are all welcome to attend (no registration required).

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CAS CAREER COACH RESUME DROP-INS

“Resume Labs” are 15-20 minute resume reviews, offered in-person in 107, and virtually via Zoom. Here is the complete schedule with details.
Sept. 29th, Thursday, 1-4, 107 Oldfather AND Zoom: https://go.unl.edu/casresumelab
Oct. 18th, Tuesday, 10-1, 107 Oldfather AND Zoom: https://go.unl.edu/casresumelab
Nov. 16th, Wednesday, 11-2, 107 Oldfather AND Zoom: https://go.unl.edu/casresumelab
Dec. 1st, Thursday, 12-3 (Zoom only): https://go.unl.edu/casresumelab

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UPCOMING CAREER EVENTS


Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Recruiter Visit
Monday, Sept. 19th, 2pm, Swanson Auditorium (Nebraska Union)
Teach for America Info Session and Q&A
Monday, Sept. 19th, 7-7:30pm Central
Global Experiences Fair
Sept. 20th, 11am-12pm, Nebraska Union Plaza

University Career + Internship Fair - Day 1
Sept. 20th, 12-4pm, Nebraska Union
Emphasis areas include: Management, Human Resources, Marketing & Sales, Arts, Entertainment, Media & Design, Government, Policy, Public Administration & Law, Human Services & Non-Profit

University Career + Internship Fair - Day 2
Sept. 21st, 12-4pm, Nebraska Union
Emphasis areas include: Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Science, Research, Health & Wellness

University Career + Internship Fair - Day 3
Sept. 22nd, 12-4pm, Nebraska Union
Emphasis areas: Computing, Software, Data Analytics, Economics, Banking & Finance

Non-Profit-In-Residence Program
Sept. 26th-30th, 11am-1pm, Nebraska Union (near NCard Office)
Connect with local non-profit organizations to learn more about how you can get involved through volunteering, part-time jobs, and internships
• Sept. 26th – The Arc of Lincoln
• Sept. 27th – Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach
• Sept. 28th – Big Brothers Big Sisters
• Sept. 29th – Lighthouse
• Sept. 30th – Pryecto Cultural

NUTech Ventures Coffee Social
Sept. 28th, 9-11am, Oldfather 1007 (10th floor)
Seeking non-technical majors for internship program

International Affairs & Public Policy Graduate School Fair (VIRTUAL),
Sept. 29th, 10am-12:45pm Central
Rural Fellowship Program Applications open Oct. 1st
The Rural Fellowship program is a unique program designed to connect college students to rural Nebraska communities to provide hands-on working experience for students, all while learning about and experiencing inclusive community leadership. During the seven-week internship, Student Fellows typically work on projects related to workforce and economic development, business development, early childhood education, community marketing, communication, entrepreneurship, and mental health services. Students will earn $5,000 and have summer housing paid for. Learn more at: https://ruralprosperityne.unl.edu/rural-fellowship


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More details at: https://events.unl.edu/CASCareerDev/
 
Originally published September 19, 2022 - Submit an Item