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Happy Halloween COMM Students!

Lilo The Corgi Dressed Up for HalloweenHopefully you are enjoying your day more than Lilo the Corgi (she does not like to dress up)! Now is the time to schedule an academic advising appointment with Carmen so you can meet about your spring 2023 schedule before you leave for Thanksgiving break. See below for more information Continue reading…

 

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.

 

ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL 2022

Oct 24 – Nov 8 – Priority Registration for Spring 2023 Semester – check your MyRED account for your specific date and time when you enrollment will open.
Friday, Nov 11th – Last day to withdraw from one or more full semester courses for the term
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The CAS Ambassador Program – Taking Applications

CAS Ambassadors are a valuable part of the recruitment efforts for the College of Arts and Sciences. As an Ambassador, you will represent our college and talk to prospective students and families about your experiences at UNL. What you will get in return for helping with recruitment efforts includes: public speaking skills, connection with peers in your college, and opportunities to grow personally and professionally through the three pillars of our program: Volunteering, Team Building, and Professional and Leadership Development.
The CAS ambassador application will open Wednesday October 19- Wednesday November 2. You can apply at https://cas.unl.edu/cas-student-ambassadors

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More details at: https://cas.unl.edu/cas-student-ambassadors
 

Explore: Government, Policy, & Law Pathways

Date: November 9th, 2022, 4:00PM-6:00PM, Nebraska Union
Description: Explore government, policy & law careers by hearing from and talking with professionals and alumni. This casual event features a panel of professionals and informal roundtable discussions intended to help you learn more about these career fields and make meaningful connections. Connect with organizations including: ACLU of Nebraska, CEDARS Youth Services, Civic Nebraska, Federal Bureau of Investigation, University of Nebraska Public Policy Center, and more! Wednesday, November 9th, 4-6pm, Nebraska Union. Check out https://go.unl.edu/gplevent for more information.
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More details at: https://go.unl.edu/gplevent
 

Become a Vote Ambassador

The Office of Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement and the Husker Vote Coalition are seeking motivated undergraduate and graduate students to serve as Vote Ambassadors. Vote Ambassadors will assist in helping students register to vote for the 2022 Nebraska General Election held on November 8th. As an ambassador, students receive training to serve as Deputy Registrars and engage in this meaningful, hands-on opportunity to contribute to the political process and build experience and skills in political organizing and voter engagement. This includes setting up info tables around campus and speaking to Recognized Student Organizations or classrooms about the upcoming election. Students can sign up using this form: https://forms.office.com/r/sXTufHeQAb

The Husker Vote Coalition is a student-led initiative that aims to increase voter registration, civic engagement, and voter turnout not only at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln, but in the community surrounding it. For more information, contact Andrew Brown, Assistant Director of Community Engagement at andrew.brown@unl.edu
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More details at: https://involved.unl.edu/husker-vote-coalition
 

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…

More details at: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/associationdatabase.com/aws/CSCA/ctrb/210096/8836/336568?c=https*3A*2F*2Fww4.aievolution.com*2Fcsc2301*2F&i=3__;JSUlJSU!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!EPcIv5Jvo_03_V_Xh1E66gWdmWREWWL-ZLceXS_ePxJGZbQDPixly_U-vMai0oIHiL6_S31WNXJaltEV9b
 

CAS CAREER COACH INFORMATiON

Nov. 3rd, 11:00 am—1:00 pm Employer in Residence - Ultimus Fund Solutions
Nov. 3rd, 12:30 pm—1:30 pm New Graduates Opportunities at PPD
Nov. 3rd, 2:00 pm-3:00 pm Harris Lecture: Addressing Information Problems in America’s Labor Market
Nov. 3rd, 4:00 pm—5:00 pm Titan Talk: Securing a Sales Internship
Nov. 4th, 8:00 am—5:00 pm Nebraska Undergraduate Sociology Symposium
Nov. 7th, 8:00 am—5:00 pm Nebraska Science Ambassadors Program--Registration Closes
Nov. 8th, 10:00 am—11:00 am Best Practices when Applying to Graduate School (APSIA)
Nov. 8th & 9th, 10:00 am—2:00 pm Lavender Closet Pop-Up
Nov. 8th, 11:00 am—1:00 pm Employer in Residence - Quantum Workplace
Nov. 8th, 12:00 pm—1:00 pm Fulbright U.S. Student Program Information Session
Nov. 9th, 11:00 am—1:00 pm Employer in Residence - Scooters Coffee
Nov. 9th, 12:00 pm—1:00 pm UK Graduate Scholarships Information Session
Nov. 9th, 3:30 pm—4:00 pm Huskers Abroad 101
Nov. 9th, 4:00 pm—6:00 pm Exploring: Government, Policy & Law Pathways
Nov. 9th, 7:00 pm—8:00 pm Partnership for Public Service: Launching a Career in Federal Government
Nov. 10th, 11:00 am—1:00 pm Employer in Residence - Southwestern Advantage
Nov. 14th, 11:00 am—1:00 pm Employer in Residence - Tabs3
Nov. 14th, 11:00 am—1:00 pm Nonprofit in Residence: Mourning Hope Grief Center
Nov. 15th, 9:00 am—5:00 pm Gender Equity Conference
Nov. 15th, 11:00 am—1:00 pm Employer in Residence - Conagra Brands
Nov. 15th, 11:00 am—1:00 pm Nonprofit in Residence: Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska
Nov. 15th, 4:00 pm—5:00 pm Financing Health School Education
Nov. 15th, 5:00 pm—6:15 pm APSIA Open House: Energy, Sustainability, & Climate
Nov. 16th, 11:00 am—1:00 pm Employer in Residence - Insure Your Future - Iowa Economic Development Authority
Nov. 16th, 11:00 am—1:00 pm Nonprofit in Residence: Domesti-PUPS
Nov. 16th, 11:00 am—2:00 pm Resume Lab
Nov. 16th, 2:30 pm—3:30 pm UCARE Information Session
Nov. 16th, 4:00 pm—5:00 pm Applying to Health Schools 101
For more events and opportunities, check out our complete calendar: https://events.unl.edu/CASCareerDev/2022/11/

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More details at: https://events.unl.edu/CASCareerDev/2022/11/
 
Originally published October 31, 2022 - Submit an Item