I still remember exactly where I was and what I was doing the moment the planes crashed into the World Trade Center in New York, City on September 11th, 2001. I know it’s not the same for all of you. I hope you take some time today to reflect on what occurred on September 11th, and take some time to learn more about it. Carmen
Here are a few resources you can use –
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/60minutes-2023-09-10/
https://www.911memorial.org/learn/resources/oral-histories
https://timeline.911memorial.org/#FrontPage
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More details at: https://www.911memorial.org/
Advising appointments are available for meetings via In-Person or Zoom. Visit the 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 mee Continue reading…
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 Continue reading…
September 8 (Fri.) Last day to withdraw from a full semester course and receive 50% refund
September 12 (Tues.) Last day to submit tuition and fees payment without penalty
September 15 (Fri.) Last day to withdraw from a full semester course and receive 25% refund
September 15 (Fri.) Final day to apply for a degree in December ($25.00 fee due with application)
October 13th (Fri.) Final day to change a full semester course to or from Pass/No Pass
October 16th and 17th Fall Semester Break
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More details at: https://registrar.unl.edu/academic-calendar/
Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity that helps students get their voices heard? Eager to ignite a wave of civic empowerment? Husker Vote Coalition is a student-led coalition under the SLICE office doing just that.
At the heart of their mission is a commitment to nonpartisan, student-focused programming aimed at amplifying the importance of voter registration, civic participation, and increased voter turnout on campus and in the broader Lincoln community.
Join us on September 15th from 4:30 to 5:30 in Food Court A of the Nebraska Union for an insightful session that delves into the essence of civic responsibility. They will explore how to get involved in the Coalition and all of the opportunities that they offer.
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Thursday, September 28 from 12:30-1:30 Central Time.
Ned Blackhawk will discuss his recent book The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History, which argues for the centrality of Native people and their nations throughout American history from the colonial era to the present. Maggie Blackhawk will discuss the influence of her work on Supreme Court cases including Brackeen and McGirt as well as her scholarship on the centrality of Federal Indian Law in Constitutional Law, which is both a curricular and conceptual concern. Together, they will discuss the NYU-Yale American Indian Sovereignty Project, a hub that supports initiatives pertaining to tribal sovereignty and federal Indian law in the United States. Katrina Jagodinsky of UNL's Digital Legal Research Lab will moderate the discussion and invite questions from the audience, including our students. You can register for the webinar at go.unl.edu/lawandracewebinar.
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More details at: https://unl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_d8XdA_o0RnmyDV7ocMAgAA#/registration
Patrick Bitterman will give the talk "Visions of Sustainable Futures: The Need for a (Multi-)Spatial Lens" on Sept. 12 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Union's Swanson Auditorium and via Zoom. The event is free and open to the public. Continue reading…
More details at: https://cas.unl.edu/cas-inquire
Legislative Pages are selected in the fall each year to work for the upcoming legislative session, beginning the following January. Pages respond to senators’ request lights on the legislative floor. They run errands, deliver messages, photocopy materials, get food and drink for the senators, assist the presiding officer, set up and staff committee hearings and perform other duties as assigned. Applications are available through the Clerk of the Legislature's Office, Room 2018, State Capitol, 1445 K Street, or online at https://nebraskalegislature.gov/unicampages A page applicant is encouraged to contact his or her home district state senator for a letter of recommendation. If you do not know who your senator is, please contact the Clerk of the Legislature's office for assistance or visit the Find Your Senator page on the legislature’s website and enter your address in the text box. When you have completed the application, please submit it electronically or return it to the Clerk of the Legislature’s Office in Room 2018 of the State Capitol (1445 K Street, Lincoln, NE 68509). Application is also listed in Handshake. Continue reading…
More details at: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/unicampages
SEPT. 11, 3:30-4:30pm, ZOOM
Interested in studying or interning abroad, but not sure how you’ll fund it? The Gilman Scholarship Program provides awards of up to $5,000 for students receiving Pell Grants to study or intern abroad on credit-bearing programs. Come to this info session to learn more.
https://careers.unl.edu/experiences/gilman-scholarship-program/
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More details at: https://careers.unl.edu/experiences/gilman-scholarship-program/
SEPT. 11-15TH
Join fellow Huskers to network with local nonprofit organizations during the week of Sept. 11 - 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. located in the Nebraska Union across from the N-Card Office. Students can learn about industries, internships, and volunteer positions.
Featured nonprofits:
Sep. 11 -Lincoln TeamMates // Linked2Literacy
Sep. 12 - Lighthouse After-school Program // Mourning Hope Grief Center
Sep. 13 - Foundry // Junior Achievement of Lincoln
Sep. 14 - ServeNebraska // Civic Nebraska
Sep. 15 - Friendship Home // Willard Community Center
Learn more: https://involved.unl.edu/nonprofit-residence
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More details at: https://involved.unl.edu/nonprofit-residence
SEPT. 21ST APPLICATION DEADLINE
The Micro-Internship & Mentoring Program is dedicated to providing paid internship opportunities to First Generation and underrepresented students. All students will be considered. Experiences are 8-12 weeks with up to 15 hours per week and in person. Pay is $15/hour. Opportunities are available in the areas of:
• Economics, Banking & Finance
• Government, Policy, Public Administration & Law
• Arts, Entertainment, Media & Design
• Human Services, Teaching & Traini8ng
• Management, Marketing & Sales
To learn more about the opportunities available and how to apply, visit: https://careers.unl.edu/micro-internship-mentoring-program-student-info/ Applications are due by Sept. 21st; internships begin October 9th.
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More details at: https://careers.unl.edu/micro-internship-mentoring-program-student-info/
Connect with local and national employers to learn more about different organizations and opportunities for internships or part-time and full-time jobs.
Sept. 19: Government, Policy, Public Administration, Law, Health/Wellness, Human Services, Non-Profit, 12-4pm, Nebraska Union
Sept. 20: Science, Research & Development, 12-4pm, Nebraska Union
Sept. 21: Arts, Entertainment, Media, Computing, Software, Data Analytics, Management, Human Resources, Marketing, Sales, 12-4pm, Nebraska Union
Sept. 28: Agriculture, Environment, Natural Resources, 12-4pm, Nebraska East Union
Check out the Preparing for Career Fair Resources (https://careers.unl.edu/preparing-for-career-fairs/) for more information on how to register, prepare your resume, research companies, start conversations, and more!
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More details at: https://careers.unl.edu/preparing-for-career-fairs/)