CAREER COACHING
Want to explore careers of interest but not sure how to get started? Schedule an appointment with a Career Coach to talk about your interests, research careers, and find ways to get started in your exploration. Make an appointment on MyPLAN.
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CAREER RELATED EVENTS
Conversations about Publishing presents DeMisty D. Bellinger
Wednesday, March 10th, 7pm CST, via Zoom: https://unl.zoom.us/j/91308490021
• In this new Department of English series on professionalization and publishing insiders (editors, agents, writers, teachers), join Creative Writing Director Timothy Schaffert in a discussion of the industry.
• In conversation about everything from the literary journal to the major commercial houses of New York, we’ll explore the various possibilities and opportunities when exploring a literary career.
• UNL alum DeMisty D. Bellinger is a teacher, writer, and editor, and she serves on the board of directors of Associated Writing Programs. This semester she is teaching “Composing Historical Poetry” at Sarah Lawrence College, exploring the role of research in writing poetry based on historical subjects. She teaches creative writing and courses in women, gender, and sexuality studies and African American studies at Fitchburg State University in Massachusetts.
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GAINING EXPERIENCE
Huskers Abroad 101
Tuesday, March 9th, 10:30am CST
Wednesday, March 10th, 4:30pm CST
Thursday, March 11th, 2pm CST
• Attend a Huskers Abroad 101 session to take the first step toward going abroad. This session will cover researching program options, selecting a program, funding and the timeline for the process.
• Virtual sessions are held every week on Tuesday at 10:30am, Wednesday at 4:30pm, and Thursday at 2:00pm.
• Pre-registration is required. Once registered, a Zoom link will be emailed to your Huskers email account.
o Register at: https://go.unl.edu/huskersabroad101
NUteach Ventures Intern Info Session-Communications Internship
Thursday, March 11th, 4-4:30pm CST, via Zoom
• NUtech Ventures, the university’s technology commercialization affiliate, is now recruiting student interns who are studying advertising, public relations, journalism or a related field. Interns gain valuable, hands-on experience in working with our team of marketing, technology and operations managers to develop communications and marketing content.
• For more information, visit: nutechventures.org/internship-program
• Please register for the info session in order to receive a Zoom link here: https://go.unl.edu/nutechcommsinternship
Story, Worlds, + Speculative Design Lab Opening
• Story, Worlds + Speculative Design Lab is seeking 3+ undergraduates for the 2021-2022 academic year, summer and beyond. The ideal candidates will have a strong interest in interdisciplinary research, fiction, and worldbuilding and want to work on projects that will take place in-between the arts, sciences, emerging technology, architecture, design, engineering, computer science, and environmental studies. *No prior experience with art-making required.
• Because this is a call for an interdisciplinary cohort the skills and platforms may vary with each applicant and are flexible (this is not an exhaustive list) but may look something like:
o Computer Science: developer with experience using various programming languages that may include: JavaScript (D3.js library, jQuery framework, Basic PHP python, processing, machine learning, AI, GANS, GPT-3, and app mock-up/development, Unity or Unreal game engines
o Sciences + Environmental Studies: ecosystems, Biology, Chemistry, Medicine/Health (w/ interest in Speculative), Data + GIS, Networks
o Sociology et al: systems thinking and more
• To be considered for an interview, send an email summarizing your interest, experience, and skills/proficiencies with a brief resume/CV to Ash Eliza Smith at ash.e.s@unl.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position(s) are filled.
• More Information about this opportunity here: https://ucare.unl.edu/opportunities/story-worlds-speculative-design-lab
More details at: https://cas.unl.edu/career-coaching