COMM Connections

Hello Communication Studies Students!

We are just a week and half away from the Thanksgiving holiday and fives weeks away from the end of the semester. Now is the time to check your syllabi so you know when you have classes the week of Thanksgiving, and when your finals will take place. Do this BEFORE making any travel plans. See the calendar below for the official semester schedule. 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 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 Thursdays 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Continue reading…

 

FALL 2024 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

November 27 (Wed.) Student Holiday (UNL offices open)
November 28 – December 1 (Thu.- Sun.) Thanksgiving Vacation (UNL offices closed)
December 14 (Sat.) Last day of classes
December 16 - 20 (Mon. - Fri.) Fall Semester Final Exams Continue reading…

 

Phi Beta Kappa’s Key into Public Service Scholarship 2025

Key Into Public ServicesThis $5,000 scholarship awards those who have an interest in working in local, state, or federal government service and exhibit the breadth and depth in arts, humanities, mathematics, natural sciences, and social sciences that PBK holds important to a well-rounded education. Membership in PBK is not required!
For students who are graduating between December 2025 and May 2027. Accepting applications until January 21, 2025.
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More details at: https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/program/ServiceScholars2025
 

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/
 

Language Essentials for Travel

Tuesday, November 19 , 12:30 - 1:30 PM, LPH 130 (atrium)
Join UNL's Programs in English as a Second Language Office as international students share essential phrases for travel. This event is a great opportunity to practice your language skills and to learn greetings and important terms before traveling internationally!
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Study Abroad: Exchange Essentials

Thursday, November 21 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, LPH 141
Studying abroad may be a cost-effective opportunity for study abroad! Learn the ins and outs of studying with an exchange program at this info session. With most exchange programs, students pay UNL tuition rates for studying abroad at a different university around the world.
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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.

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More details at: https://cas.unl.edu/student-resources/career-coaching/
 

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! Continue reading…

More details at: https://www.instagram.com/p/C_NxbNlOx3-/?img_index=1
 
Originally published November 18, 2024 - Submit an Item