Advising Updates
May the Fourth be with you! Good luck with final exams! Here is the last round of updates related to academic advising, academic success, and other information for the Spring 2021 semester. Continue reading…
GEOL 415/815: Geochemical Thermodynamics for Fall 2021
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…
Walker Trip 2021 and GEOL 260: Geology of the Western USA
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…
Important Academic Dates
Monday, May 3 - Friday, May 7 - Spring 2021 Final Exams
Saturday, May 8 - Spring Semester Undergraduate Commencement
Virtual international graduation reception is May 7
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…
GSA On To the Future
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…
New Minor in Racial Justice, Equity, & Inclusion
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…
EN Thompson Committee
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…
Global experiential learning options this Summer & Fall
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…
Internship with Coranco Great Plains, Inc.
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…
Geologist and Geophysicist Positions with the US Army Corps of Engineers
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…
Huskers After-School and Summer Learning Opportunities
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…
Jobs and Internships
Click here for job and internship openings that would be available for Geology majors. Continue reading…
Advisors
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.
Save time and money by using the University Health Center Pharmacy
Did you know the University Health Center has a full-service pharmacy that you are eligible to use? Click here for a list of reasons you may want to try this service. Continue reading…
Newsletter Evaluation
Here is your chance to provide an evaluation of this newsletter and the content that has been include. Please visit https://forms.gle/etHSawDkBYmP6ZSV8 to complete a survey about the content and frequency of the newsletter. You can also provide suggestions for future newsletter content. Continue reading…
GEOL 291: The Anthropocene, New Special Topics Course
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…
Discover UChicago: Diversity Visit Program
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…
NRES 208: Climate Literacy in Natural Resources
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…
DOE’s Office of Science Is Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2021 Undergraduate Internships
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…
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