A Fall Semester Like No Other
You Deserve to Celebrate!
More details at: http://microbiology@unl.edu
Free On-Campus COVID-19 Testing
EXPANDED ON-CAMPUS TESTING NOW TIL DEC. 6
Protect Yourself, Your Family, and Your Community
UNL is offering expanded free on-campus COVID-19 testing before and after Thanksgiving at two sites for students, faculty and staff. Registration is required for both test sites. Continue reading…
NASA’s SLSTP Summer Internship Program
An investment in tomorrow
The Space Life Sciences Training Program (SLSTP) provides undergraduate students entering their junior or senior years, and entering graduate students, with professional experience in space life science disciplines. This challenging ten-week summer program is held at NASA’s Ames Research Center in the heart of California’s Silicon Valley. The primary goal of the program is to train the next generation of scientists and engineers, enabling NASA to meet future research and development challenges in the space life sciences. Continue reading…
Technology Survey - Reminder
REMINDER: for a chance to win a gift card, please complete the survey by Wednesday, November 25th.. Faculty in CASNR are interested in your feedback. As many classes were converted to online or hybrid teaching in the fall, different strategies and technologies were used by faculty to try to build community within classrooms.
You are invited to complete a survey on your perspective on the use of technology for collaboration (i.e. group work, group discussions, group projects, discussion boards) in your classes this fall. After completion of the survey, you will have the option to enter a drawing for can for a chance to win a $100 gift card, one of two $50 gift cards, or one of twelve $25 gift cards. Please complete the survey by Wednesday, November 25th.
The survey can be found at: https://go.unl.edu/9u4f .
For more information please contact Dr. Brooks at kbrooks4@unl.edu.
Free MiFi hotspots devices available for students
To ensure students have reliable internet access while away from campus, Nebraska Information Technology Services has 1,000 mobile wi-fi hotspot devices for students to check out before they depart at the conclusion of the fall semester.
The MiFi devices are available on a first-come-first-served basis and there is no charge to students for the device, network connection, or data used. Students can check out a device for the entire time they are away from campus up to the end of the spring semester.
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Supporting the Community
Kirk McManus holds clothing items he's collected for his monthly drives for the People's City Mission. The project is inspired by McManus' childhood, which included helping his parents get out of a debt rut.
For more information on how to assist McManus with his monthly People’s City Mission drives, including how to donate, send email to kmcmanus2@unl.edu
LAB POSITION
Benson Lab seeking motivated undergraduate research assistant.
Job description:
Prepares testing and support materials and samples. Operates and maintains specialized
equipment and laboratory instruments. Ensures availability and cleanliness of lab
equipment/supplies. Conducts tests and experiments following prescribed methods and procedures
If interested send resume to Nate Korth: nkorth@huskers.unl.edu
hours: flexible hours, 10-20 a week. Pay starting at $9/hr with a possible adjustment based on experience
HUSKER PANTRY
Food and shelter insecurities are an unfortunate reality for students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and nationwide. Nearly 1 in 3 students on our campus worries about not having enough food until they get money to buy more.
Husker Pantry, located on the 1st floor of the University Health Center (room 123), provides a one-stop location to assist students. Information about community resources for housing and other food assistance programs is also available.
CASNR Micro Bits
1. Extended Library Hours for Finals Week!!
2. Well-Being Coaches
3. CASNR Virtual Productivity Hour
4. East Campus Union Student Services
5. Resources to maintain emotional and mental wellness
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UNL Microbiology Program Contacts
If you need general information about UNL's microbiology program, please send an email to microbiology@unl.edu.
The microbiology program is led by Dr. Karrie Weber.
If you need advising assistance, please contact Marybeth Helmink, Kaitlin Ferris, or Dr. Brandi Sigmon.
We are here for you.
Marybeth Helmink, M.S. – Academic & Career Advisor
APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE VIA ZOOM and LIMITED IN PERSON APPTS
Current students can schedule an appointment via MyPlan at Meet with Marybeth
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