Political Science

Hello Political Science Students!

Husker Power Week is happening! Take a look at the articles below so you don't miss out on fun activities to help you connect with friends and campus recourses, and do some things to help your well-being going into the fourth week of school. This week is the last week to withdraw from a class and receive a tuition refund. Please meet with Carmen if you are considering withdrawing from a course. Continue reading…

 

Academic Advising Appointments

Portrait picture of Carmen KelleACADEMIC ADVISING
Advising appointments are available for meetings via In-Person or Zoom. Visit the Student Success Hub to schedule an appointment with Carmen (you can see your assigned advisor in MyRED or the Student Success Hub). If scheduling an online zoom meeting, the instructions Continue reading…

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Academic Dates and Deadlines

Important Deadlines Poster for Fall 2025If you have any questions about these dates or deadlines, please see your academic advisor. Details on specific dates and links to meet with your advisors are available in the article. The next deadline is this Friday, Sept 19th. Continue reading…

 

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

Event Flyer: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS (NAACP)Come to the OASIS Lounge on September 18th for a Know Your Rights learning from Organizations like the ACLU to learn about First Amendment rights for students.

 

Lincoln Pre Law Diversity Summit

Nebraska State Bar Association logoLincoln Pre Law Diversity Summit
September 24th • 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather • 233 S 13th St #1900, Lincoln, NE 68508
Audience: For those thinking about applying to law school.

2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Preparing for and Applying to Law School
Melissa McCoy, University of Nebraska College of Law and Barbara Kaye Wright, Creighton University School of Law Hear firsthand from Law School Admissions Staff (Creighton University School of Law and University of Nebraska College of Law) about the law school application and financial aid process and what you can do to prepare for both law school and the application process. Also learn how to prepare for the LSAT exam and the Personal Statement portion of the application.

3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Law Student Panel Discussion
A panel of current law students will discuss their law school application process and law school experience, provide advice from their perspective and answer questions for people considering law school.

3:45 to 4:00 p.m. Nebraska Legal Diversity Council
Meet Shawntal Mallory with the Nebraska Legal Diversity Council

4:00 Law Firm Tour

Sponsored by the Nebraska State Bar Association. Registration online at web address provided.
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More details at: https://www.nebar.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1988008&group=
 

Legislative Page Program Applications Open

State of Nebraska SealThe Nebraska State Legislature is now accepting applications for the 2026 Legislative Page Program. We are seeking motivated and responsible college students to assist with the upcoming session as pages. This role provides a unique opportunity for students to gain first-hand experience with Nebraska's legislative process while developing professional workplace skills. It is an excellent opportunity for students interested in politics, law, public service, and more.

Requirements:
Pages must be high school graduates who are currently enrolled in a Nebraska college or trade school with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. They must be able to work 20 hours a week during session. It is preferred that they work the same four-hour shift each day. The legislative session will begin January 7, 2026, and go through April of 2026. This is a paid position and you may also be able to receive credit hours through your college.

Applications are available through the Clerk of the Legislature's office, Room 2018, State Capitol, 1445 K Street, or online. A page applicant is encouraged to contact his or her home district state senator for a letter of recommendation. If you do not know who your senator is, please contact the Clerk of the Legislature's office for assistance or visit the Find Your Senator page and enter your address in the text box.

When you have completed the application, please submit it electronically or return it to:

Clerk of the Legislature
Room 2018
State Capitol
1445 K Street
Lincoln, NE

Deadline:
The page application deadline for the 2026 legislative session will be October 13th at 5:00 p.m. The page selection committee will meet the following week to interview and select individuals to fill those positions to start January 7, 2026. Continue reading…

More details at: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/unicampages/
 
Originally published September 16, 2025 - Submit an Item