Be a part of Lincoln’s and UNL’s premier lecture series, the E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues.
What do you get to do?
• Help create, organize and implement the annual Forum Youth Panel
• Have special access to attend and assist with Forum events (including receptions/dinners)
• Facilitate student and campus engagement with Forum guests through student events
• Suggest potential speakers
What skills do you develop?
• Create fliers/videos to promote events
• Work with community partners and student groups on events
• Write press releases for events
• Research speakers and topics
• Brainstorm lecture events
• Learn about event planning
• Photograph events
Why bother?
• Meet well-known speakers (past speakers include celebrities, politicians, authors, journalists)
• Network with faculty and community leaders
• Gain professional contacts
• Be involved in your community
• Meet other UNL students with a common interest
Timeline and Time Commitment
• The committee will start in June 2021 through May 2022
• Depending on the time of the week, monthly or bi-weekly 1 hour meetings (virtually or in-person)
• Attend Forum events
Learn more and apply here: https://enthompson.unl.edu/node/339