COMM Connections

Hello Communication Studies Students!

Picture of a dog who says You Got ThisJust two weeks left in the Spring 2023 semester. Make sure you have a solid finals week plan to finish the semester strong! But most importantly, take care of yourself. Here are some tips from the UNL Health Center to consider – https://health.unl.edu/5-strategies-help-you-manage-finals-week-stress

Be sure you know exactly when and where you finals will take place. If in doubt, confirm with your instructor this week. https://registrar.unl.edu/academic-calendar/final-exam/#tab1
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Academic Advising Appointments

Carmen Kelle pictureAdvising appointments are available for meetings via In-Person or Zoom. Visit the new Student Success Hub to schedule an appointment with Carmen (you can see your assigned advisor in MyRED or the Student Success Hub). If scheduling an online zoom meeting, the instructions for connecting to the Zoom Continue reading…

 

Summer COMM Courses for your Major

Summer 2023 Course Openings!Are you still in need of COMM 283 for your major foundation requirement? Or you need a performance course and want a jump start to the next year? We have openings this summer in COMM 209 and COMM 286 for performance, and COMM283 for the foundation level requirement. Talk with Carmen about registe Continue reading…

 

Drop-In Advising

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, you will enter the Zoom waiting room at https://unl.zoom.us/my/casadvising and be seen in the order you entered.
Carmen’s Drop-Ins - Tuesdays from 1- 3 p.m. and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
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CASC 140 – Introduction to Law and the Legal Profession

This fall, Nebraska College of Law Dean, Richard Moberly, will be teaching CASC 140: Introduction to Law and the Legal Profession on Wednesday afternoons. This 1 credit course is a fantastic introduction to law as a career field and what law school will be like. The course includes lectures about different fields of law taught by practicing attorneys and professors of law as well as opportunities to research law careers and shadow legal professionals. If you’re considering attending law school, make sure to register for this course to get an up close look at the legal profession.
If you are interested in this class, register via MyRed.
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Career Services Information

CAREER COACHING
Need to meet with a career coach before the end of the semester? Schedule an appointment on Student Success Hub! Or attend one of our upcoming resume review drop-in sessions, virtually and in-person:

May 10th, 12:00 pm—3:00 pm Resume Lab
May 17th, 12:00 pm—3:00 pm Resume Lab

Don’t forget, career coaching is available all summer, M-F, 8am-5pm. Appointments are available in-person or via zoom. Schedule on Student Success Hub.

GET YOUR INTERNSHIP OR RESEARCH ON YOUR TRANSCRIPT
Participating in an internship or undergraduate research experience this summer or fall? There are several options to get these experiences documented on your transcript. If you’re interested, contact the CAS Career Coaches at cascareers@unl.edu.

NEED AN ADDITIONAL CREDIT HOUR THIS FALL?
If you’re adjusting your fall semester schedule and need an additional credit hour, consider CASC 200: Career Development in Arts & Sciences. This is a one-credit, online course where you will:
• Develop a strong resume
• Work through reflection activities to help you better understand your career options
• Connect with CAS Career Coaches, and professionals and/or faculty members relevant to your interests
Enroll online through MyRED – there’s plenty of space available. Contact CAS Career Coaches with questions at cascareers@unl.edu

UPCOMING VIRTUAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND EXPLORATION EVENTS
May 10th, 3:00 pm—4:00 pm Girls Who Invest: Info Session
May 10th, 3:00 pm—4:00 pm APSIA: Development & Conflict Resolution Small Group Discussion
May 10th, 4:00 pm—4:30 pm Tech Talent & Strategy: Data Science 101
May 11th, 5:00 pm—6:00 pm Defense Intelligence Agency: Opportunities in Florida Info Session
May 16th, 3:00 pm—4:00 pm APSIA: Diplomacy & International Cooperation Info Session
May 17th, 4:00 pm—4:30 pm Tech Talent & Strategy: Intro to Coding
May 17th, 6:00 pm—7:30 pm McKinsey: Consulting Demystified, McKinsey Black Network
May 18th, 3:00 pm—4:00 pm APSIA: Women, Peace, & Security Info Session
May 23rd, 12:00 pm—1:00 pm Mayo Clinic: Dept. of Laboratory Science Medicine Career Info Session
May 23rd, 1:00 pm—2:00 pm APSIA: National Security & Global Threats Info Session
May 25th, 3:00 pm—4:00 pm APSIA: Global Communications Info Session
May 31st, 1:00 pm—2:00 pm APSIA: Human Rights, Social Justice, & Law Info Session
May 31st, 3:00 pm—4:00 pm Teach for America: Fellowship Info Session

For more events and opportunities, check out our complete calendar: https://events.unl.edu/CASCareerDev/2023/05/

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More details at: https://events.unl.edu/CASCareerDev/2023/05/
 
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