Political Science

Hello Political Science Students!

Welcome back from spring break! Hopefully you had a relaxing and rejuvenating experience and are ready for the second half of the semester! Yesterday marked the start of Priority Enrollment for the Fall 2026 semester. Priority Enrollment will run March 23rd through April 7th (open enrollment begins after that). Check your MyRED account to see what day and time your registration will open. Carmen has appointments for longer schedule planning meetings and lifting holds, and zoom drop-in advising for short 10 - 15 minute schedule questions. 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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Advising Availability and Extra Opportunities to Meet

CAS Advising Nights - We're here to help you succeed.  Priority enrollment can be a hectic time for students and advisors alike.  Here are some extra opportunities to get help planning next semester's classes.Schedules fill up fast during priority registration, and if you are unable to arrange an appointment, there are few other ways for us to connect:

Expanded Zoom Drop-In Advising
Tuesdays 1 - 3 pm
Thursdays 10 - noon
Fridays 10 - noon

Advising Nights in the Advising Center
107 Oldfather Hall, 5:00-7:00 pm, first-come first-served
• Tuesday, March 24th
• Wednesday, April 1st
• Monday, April 6th
Carmen will be available at the April 1st and 6th advising nights! Continue reading…

 

Fall 2026 Class - POLS 477 Israel and the Middle East - Guest Instructor!

Picture of Professor Eran EldarProfessor Eran Eldar will be teaching POLS 477 this fall at UNL. He is an interdisciplinary researcher in the field of Israel studies. His primary research interest is the geographical, social, cultural, and political history of the State of Israel and the Middle East. He also deals with the military history of Israel and the connections between the military, the government and the society in Israel. His publications reflect a particular interest in the urban development of Israel, Israeli politics and communication in Israel. Professor Eldar also deals with the study of the Middle East, the relations between the countries of the Middle East in the 1960s and 1970s, the military confrontations between Israel and the Arab states in the context of the Israeli-Arab conflict and the military history of the region.

Eldar received his Ph.D. in Jewish History from Tel Aviv University. Recently he published a chapter called: Between Holiness and Secularity: Jerusalem Versus Tel Aviv – image, relations and economy, in the Jerusalem Book 1948-1973, Yad Ben-Zvi, Jerusalem, 2023. He served as a visiting professor at many universities in Israel, Europe, Canada and the United States (Tel Aviv University, Paris 8 University, Calgary University, University of Maryland and more). He published many academic articles in English, Hebrew and French that were highly praised in academic journals. Continue reading…

 

UNL Pre-Law Club Meeting

The Pre-Law Club meets twice a month on campus for law-interested students of all majors and grade levels. Connect with fellow pre-law students, get LSAT study tips, hear from guest speakers, explore legal career paths, and learn about the law school admissions process.
• Exploring Legal Careers and Law School Finances: Wednesday, March 25th @ 5:30 p.m.: City Union, Regency A Room
o We will explore what various fields of law look like in practice, break down law school finances, and end with a quick LSAT workshop.
Join us on NvolveU to attend meetings, RSVP to events, and receive updates: https://unl.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/pre-law-club
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2026 Forced Migration and Resettlement Community Partnership Symposium on March 30, 2026, at UNL’s City Campus Nebraska Union

2026 Forced Migration and Resettlement Community Partnership Symposium on March 30, 2026, at UNL’s City Campus Nebraska Union, a one-day convening focused on strengthening collaboration, sharing resources, and building practical connections among those working on migration and resettlement issues across Nebraska.

The symposium is designed as a continuation of our 2025 Symposium. Based on feedback from last year, we listened carefully and intentionally redesigned the symposium as a one-day gathering, making it easier for participants from across the state to attend while still creating meaningful space for connection, learning, and collaboration.

Building from last year’s findings, this year’s gathering emphasizes bringing together people and organizations from across Nebraska who are grappling with similar challenges, creating opportunities to share ideas, surface practical approaches, and strengthen connections that can be sustained beyond the event.

We’d like to personally invite you to participate and would greatly appreciate your help in sharing this registration with colleagues, students, and partners who may be interested. The symposium will bring together community organizations, service providers, educators, researchers, and students for a day that prioritizes meaningful exchange and actionable connections.

Highlights of the 2026 symposium include:
• Collaborative working sessions that bring participants from across Nebraska together to share ideas, practical approaches to current challenges, and opportunities for partnership.
• Dedicated time and shared tools for resource-sharing and connection-building, resulting in a living, shared resource document that participants can use throughout the coming year to stay connected, exchange recommendations, and support one another’s work.

Event Details:
• When: March 30, 2026 (8:00 AM–3:00 PM)
• Where: Centennial Ballroom, UNL City Campus, Lincoln, NE
• Cost: Provided at no cost from generous donations from UNL Department and Colleges (includes meals and refreshments)

Lodging for Out-of-Town Participants:
To support participation from across the state, a limited number of on-campus lodging spaces will be available in Selleck Hall, located in the heart of UNL’s City Campus and within easy walking distance of the symposium venue. Additional details about reserving on-campus housing will be shared with registered participants.

REGISTER HERE: https://unlcorexmuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5AvyI5FDEWoGCmW
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Applications Open: AGS Summer Fellowships

GS offers two fellowships for undergraduate students to support summer opportunities: a Summer Internship Fellowship and a Summer Research Fellowship.
The AGS Summer Internship Fellowship provides funds to defray the costs of a summer internship related to American grand strategy. This includes internships at think tanks, in government, at international institutions, and in the private sector.

The AGS Summer Research Fellowship enables students to develop and pursue independent research projects in the field of grand strategy, historical or contemporary. The research project would be entirely of your own design, giving you the freedom to think outside the box and develop a summer opportunity tailored to your interests and goals.

Applications are now open for both fellowships. Applications are due on March 31 no later than 5:00pm, and late applications will not be accepted or considered. Continue reading…

More details at: https://ags.duke.edu/2026/01/23/applications-open-ags-summer-fellowships/
 

SGIS COLLOQUIUM SPEAKER - "Knowledge and Identity in the Formation of U.S. Arctic Engagement"

School of Global Integrative Studies SGIS Colloquium Speaker Knowledge and Identity in the Formation of U.S. Artic Engagement"Knowledge and Identity in the Formation of U.S. Arctic Engagement"
SGIS COLLOQUIUM SPEAKER
Dr. Lillian Hussong,
Department of Defense
April 10, 2026 | 3:30-4:30 PM
Platte River Room | Nebraska Union

The Arctic is often touted as an emerging geostrategic theater, but its strategic importance has persisted since the Cold War. Dr. Lillian Hussong explores the
intersection between sovereignty, science, and national security to explain the evolving perceptions of why the Arctic matters to U.S. national security.
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2026 CME Group Foundation Symposium of the Yeutter Institute

Register Now! Toward a New International Trading SystemYou are invited to join the Clayton Yeutter Institute of International Trade and Finance in-person or online for our 5th biennial CME Group Foundation Symposium, "Toward A New International Trading System," that will focus on insights from law, policy, and industry, the stakes for U.S. agriculture, and how path dependency shapes the future of trade.

This symposium offers a unique opportunity to connect with leaders who have deep expertise in international trade drawn from government, industry, international organizations, and academia. This symposium is free and open to the public, hosted by the Yeutter Institute with support from the CME Group Foundation.

Please join us on April 21, 2026 from 8am - 1pm (CT) in the Great Plains Room on Nebraska East Union for a day filled with insightful discussions, networking, and learning, and be part of the conversation shaping the future of trade!

Registration
Whether attending in person or online, we kindly ask all individuals planning to attend to register for the event to ensure accurate attendance counts.
To register for the event, please visit: https://go.unl.edu/CME

Panel topics and speakers:
Additional speakers to be announced...

Perspectives from Law, Policy and Industry
• Kathleen Claussen, Professor, Georgetown University Law Center; former Associate General Counsel, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
• Mike Boyle, President, Kawasaki Motors Mfg. Corp., U.S.A.
• Moderator: Ken Levinson, CEO, Washington International Trade Association (WITA) and WITA Foundation

The Stakes for U.S. Agriculture
• Jayson Beckman, Mike Yanney Yeutter Institute Chair, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Department of Agricultural Economics
• Joe Glauber, Research Fellow Emeritus, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI); former Chief Economist, U.S. Department of Agriculture
• Jordan Dux, Senior Director of National Affairs, Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation
• Moderator: Steve White, Farm Director KRVN Radio

Path Dependency and the Future of Trade
• Robert Koopman, Hurst Senior Professorial Lecturer, American University School of International Service; former Chief Economist, World Trade Organization
• Maria Pagán, former Deputy United States Trade Representative and US Ambassador to the WTO
• Moderator: Jill O’Donnell, Haggart-Work Director, Clayton Yeutter Institute of International Trade and Finance

For more information on this event, please visit: https://yeutter-institute.unl.edu/
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More details at: https://yeutter-institute.unl.edu/
 

International Student Travel? Please register with the Global Experiences Office.

All undergraduate and graduate students traveling internationally in association with UNL, or on travel sponsored by UNL, are required to register their international travel with Global Experiences no later than two weeks prior to their expected departure date. As part of our responsibilities in Global Affairs, we monitor student travel and respond to student concerns while abroad.

Upon registration, the Global Experiences Office will gather student itineraries, contact information in country and emergency contact information. Global Experiences will also share a health and safety presentation with students and enroll them in international insurance with AIG (Nebraska system policy) at the rate of $1.50/day. International Travel Registry for Students (ITRS) | Global Experiences | Global Nebraska | Nebraska

Some common types of student international travel may include:
• independent or joint research;
• an internship, teaching opportunity, or other professional development;
• meetings of academic and professional associations, including conferences; and
• group travel coordinated by a student organization or campus organization.

If you have any questions, please share an email with Olyvia Nguyen, Assistant Director of Operations olyvia.nguyen@nebraska.edu

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Nebraska Law Pre-Law Events this Spring!

Three people sitting at a table in front of computer talkingNebraska Law will be offering several events for pre-law students this spring!

Discover Days that give students a chance to sit in on a class, talk with Admissions, Career Development and current students, and also take a tour of the building. Here are the upcoming dates:

Friday, March 27th - 1:30 - 5:00
Friday, April 17th - 9:30 - 12:00 (no class is available for this one)

Students can register for these events or schedule an individual visit at this link: https://law.unl.edu/schedule-visit/ Continue reading…

More details at: https://law.unl.edu/schedule-visit/
 

CAS Career Coaching Drop-Ins

CAS Career Coaching Drop-InsCAS Career Coaches are available on a drop-in basis Wednesdays and Thursdays, 1-3pm via Zoom or in-person in 107 Oldfather Hall. No appointment needed.

Need more time? Schedule an appointment here.

 
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