Dr. Elkins wants to remind you that she will be teaching GEOL 415/815: Geochemical Thermodynamics this fall. The prerequisites are GEOL 201 and one semester of Calculus. Click here for more information! Continue reading…
Final exams are coming soon! Here are updates related to academic advising, academic success, and other information for the next week. Continue reading…
Did you accomplish something during the Summer 2020, Fall 2020, or Spring 2021 that you are particularly proud of? We want to celebrate with you! Click here to complete a form to have your achievements appear in the newsletter on Tuesday, May 4! Continue reading…
If approved, Dr. Cara Burberry plans to lead the Walker Trip this summer, a 9 day field trip through the Western USA exploring the unique Geology. You can also enroll in GEOL 260: Geology of the Western USA as a part of this trip. Interested? Contact Dr. Burberry at cburberry2@unl.edu. Continue reading…
Monday, May 3 - Friday, May 7 - Spring 2021 Final Exams
Saturday, May 8 - Spring Semester Undergraduate Commencement
Dr. Burberry was told that Coranco Great Plains, Inc. of Wahoo, NE is looking for a paid summer intern to do field work with a Professional Geologist. The work would primarily center on a drilling rig operation. Continue reading…
The US Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District is seeking applications for both a Geologist position and a Geophysicist position. For more information regarding these positions, please contact Jason Wagner at jason.l.wagner@usace.army.mil. Continue reading…
The Geological Society of America (GSA) On To the Future (OTF) program supports students from diverse communities to attend GSA Connects by offering partial travel funding, full meeting registration, one-year membership, mentorship, and special sessions with leadership while at the meeting. Continue reading…
To learn more about the Fulbright US Student Program, please attend the upcoming presentation on May 3 at 1-2:30 pm CDT. The link to register is https://apply.iie.org/register/5.3General. Registrants will receive an automated email containing the virtual session link. Continue reading…
Presented by Lied Center and UPC Nebraska in partnership with Sustain UNL on Wednesday, April 28, 7:00pm
More information and free registration: https://www.liedcenter.org/BillNye Continue reading…
Last summer, Nebraska committed to learning from the past and acting in the present through Journey Towards Anti-Racism and Racial Equity. On April 28 from 3 to 4:15 p.m., the university community is invited to learn more about making impactful changes for diversity and inclusion from Paul Gorski. Continue reading…
On May 7, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will honor the more than 700 international students who have graduated in the last academic year at a virtual reception with special remarks from the university community and selected students. Continue reading…
Explore the 20+ new virtual, local, and U.S.-based Global Experiences available in Summer 2021 and Fall 2021! These courses, taught by UNL faculty/staff, incorporate experiential learning and facilitate meaningful interactions with other cultures and countries. Continue reading…
The Center for Academic Success and Transition (CAST) office is looking to hire two Transfer Peer Mentors for the 2021-2022 school year. You must be a transfer student with a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Applications are due by Wednesday, April 28 Continue reading…
The CAST office will be providing FREE donuts to transfer students on Wednesday, April 28 from 12 – 1 PM. Students can stop by the LINK (the outdoor covered space connecting Adele Learning Commons and Love Library South on City Campus) and get a FREE donut from Dunkin Donuts—WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! Continue reading…
Be a part of Lincoln’s and UNL’s premier lecture series, the EN Thompson Forum on World Issues. We are looking for smart, hardworking, and creative students to be part of the Forum on World Issues Student Committee. Continue reading…
HALO will provide Nebraska families with safe and innovative educational opportunities by engaging energetic high-ability college students. HALO aims to meet the program objectives through collaborations and partnerships across the campus and in the community. Continue reading…
The Oak Ridge National Laboratory Virtual Undergraduate Student Research Summer Institute program provides research opportunities, chances to connect with ORNL researchers, and associated activities for undergraduate students. The application deadline is Friday, April 30 at 11:59 pm EDT. Continue reading…
Click here for job and internship openings that would be available for Geology majors. Continue reading…
If you have questions, concerns, or just want to talk about your next steps as a student, your faculty partner, Prof. Richard Kettler (rkettler1@unl.edu), and your assigned advisor, Doug Pellatz (dpellatz@unl.edu), are here to help.
The Institute for Ethnic Studies is very excited to announce a new minor in Racial Justice, Equity, and Inclusion designed for all students curious about racial justice. The new minor will become available this fall, and it will be open to all students regardless of major or catalog year. Continue reading…
The University of Chicago is now accepting applications for their Discover UChicago program scheduled for October 17-19, 2021. Students interested in doctoral programs, as well as master’s programs, are encouraged to apply online by August 16, 2021 at 11:59 pm. Continue reading…
This fall, Dr. Tracy Frank, will be offering GEOL 291: The Anthropocene, 3 credits, no prerequisites. Geologists measure time in eons, eras, periods, and epochs. Many scholars argue that we have entered into a new epoch, the Anthropocene (the human epoch). Continue reading…
Applications are currently being accepted for the Fall 2021 DOE Office of Science's Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI). SULI offers undergraduates opportunities to conduct research projects at DOE National Laboratories. The application deadline is May 27, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. ET. Continue reading…
This fall, Dr. George Limpert and Ms. Lindsay Johnson will be teaching NRES 208: Climate Literacy in Natural Resources. This course is required by the Applied Climate Science (ACS) minor and is a good entry-level course into the ACS major. Continue reading…