COMM Connections

Hello Communication Studies Students!

We are ¾ of the way through the semester. This Friday, November 15th is the Late Withdrawal Deadline. If you have a class that you believe you would benefit from withdrawing from (there is no tuition refund, but no grade recorded on your transcript) please talk with your academic advisor, Carmen Kelle during Drop-In Advising this week. Continue reading…

 

ACADEMIC ADVISING

Carmen's pictureAdvising 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 meeting are in your appointment confirmation email sent to your huskers.unl.edu email account.

Learn more about Student Success Hub at https://newsroom.unl.edu/announce/nextatnebraska/15233/85568

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, you will enter th Continue reading…

 

ADVISING NIGHTS

We’re here to help you succeed! Priority enrollment can be a hectic time for students and advisors alike. Here are some extra opportunities to get help planning next semester’s classes. Connect with our knowledgeable academic advisors in a relaxed atmosphere. No appointment is necessary, just stop by 107 Oldfather Hall on Oct 24th, November 6th, and November 11th from 5-7pm. We will also host a night via Zoom (unl.zoom.us/my/casadvising) on October 29th from 5-7pm. Continue reading…

 

FALL 2024 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Generic calendar pictureSeptember 7 (Sat.) – November 15 (Fri.) All course withdrawals noted with a grade of “W” on academic record
October 28 (Mon.) - November 12 (Tue.) Priority Registration for Spring Semester 2025
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COMMunity Night

COMMunity Night November 13thOur next COMMunity night is November 13th! Join us for an evening of crafts, hot chocolate, cookies, and great company! It's a great opportunity to de-stress, have a little fun, and build community! Continue reading…

 

On Campus Application Chat – Tuesday, Nov. 12

Let admissions professionals from Nebraska’s College of Law demystify the process. Join us for an Application Chat held at the College of Business. We’ll take you through an in-depth discussion of the application process, how to go about applying, and choosing a law school. Bring a laptop to receive guidance starting your personal statement. It would be best to attend the whole time, but if you aren’t ready to start on your personal statement, you may only need to come to the first hour.
When: Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 2:00-3:15pm
Where: Hawks Hall 111
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More details at: https://law.unl.edu/college-business-application-chat/
 

International Fellowships: Learn Languages Abroad!

Cartoon picture of airplane over the globe• Critical Language Scholarship (CLS): U.S. students can learn 1 of 14 languages in fully-funded summer study abroad or virtual programs. External deadline: November 19, 2024. URAF advising is optional, mainly group events.
• Boren Awards: Encourages U.S. students to engage in long-term (a semester or more) study of languages and cultures deemed critical to U.S. national security interests. URAF personalized advising, essay draft review, and campus endorsement (nomination) is required. Email courtney.santos@unl.edu by Dec. 2, 2024.

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More details at: https://uraf.unl.edu/critical-language-scholarship/
 

Career Development and Experiential Learning Opportunities

Connect with a CAS career coach to explore your career options, identify ways to gain experience, and prepare to apply for internships, jobs, or graduate schools. We can help with resumes, application materials, interviewing, and more. CAS career coaches support your career development no matter where you are or where you’re going. Schedule with your coach on Student Success Hub and follow us on Instagram for tips, resources, and great job and internship opportunities for CAS majors! Don’t have a lot of time? Stop by for a quick drop-in meeting any Wednesday or Thursday 1-3pm, available in-person in 107 Oldfather or via Zoom. Continue reading…

 

CASC 200 - Career Development in Arts and Sciences

Need an additional credit hour? Enroll in CASC 200: Career Development in Arts and Sciences to jumpstart your career development. The class includes meaningful self-exploration and reflection activities to help you explore your career options, guided support creating/updating your resume, and personalized connection with a career coach to identify next steps toward post-graduation goals. Enrollment is now open on MyRED. Check out what students have had to say about it!

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Experiential Learning Funds for Internships and Research | College of Arts and Sciences

Nov. 15 (Priority Deadline)
Participating in unpaid or out-of-state research or internship opportunities may come with additional costs. Students may apply for up to $1500 of funding that enables their participation in an internship or research opportunity. Check out the eligibility criteria and apply early.
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More details at: https://cas.unl.edu/experiential-learning-funds-internships-and-research
 
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