With spring weather comes the opportunity to get out of the classroom and experience learning through lectures, films, and conferences on campus. Be sure to check out all the opportunities below for issues on international trade policy, to digital humanities and archives. Your classes may give extra credit for attendance. Priority enrollment is happening now, so make sure you schedule an appointment to meet with Carmen or for quick 10 - 15 minute questions, attend a Zoom Drop-In. Carmen will be attending the next two advising nights if you prefer to meet at 5 pm. Continue reading…
ACADEMIC 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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Drop-in advising is great for short 10-15 minute questions about course information, grade option, completing forms and other things of that nature. Students should schedule an academic advising appointment to discuss degree plans and goal setting. Drop-in advising is available via zoom only Continue reading…
More details at: https://cas.unl.edu/drop-in-advising-schedule
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…
With the school year almost ending, now is the perfect time to think about a political science professor who may have had an impact in your life. If so, you can nominate them for the UNL Political Science Carol McKibbon Distinguished Teaching Award! All nominations are important no matter how big or small. Submit your nomination to make sure your professor gets the recognition that they deserve!
The nomination form will close on April 12th!
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More details at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiSQMOwWYadN3PQ-5n25cm_EB4YlGFN1MK1dtbPFFEY8KAGg/viewform?usp=header
History buff? Future lawyer? Or just want better context for current legal discourse? Join this introductory survey course, which interrogates a Supreme Court case each week related to the relationship between race, gender, and the law in U.S. history! Taught by Dr. Donna D. Anderson Fall 2026 Continue reading…
Do you want to understand how the world really works? We will break down trade and tariffs, money and global finance, development and foreign aid, and the big international institutions and then connect the dots to show how politics drives it all. The course will be taught by Dr. Courtney Hillebrecht. Continue reading…
Professor 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…
For National Security Studies Minors or students interested in an elective -
How do nuclear politics, technology and weapons impact US national security? How does nuclear technology function? What are the strategic, legal and moral implications of the use of nuclear weapons? What should the United States’ policy on nuclear use be? This seminar delves into the vast array of Continue reading…
The College of Business has the unique opportunity to host a film screening of an award winning documentary, THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE, which exposes the risks and rewards of today’s market, while making students aware of a landscape that’s rife with scams, bad advice, and a fear of missing out. Continue reading…
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/
The Government Liaison Committee for ASUN (student gov't) is hosting a lunch and learn about the current legislative session this Thursday, April 2 at noon in the Heritage room, in conjunction with the Nebraska League of Women Voters.
All students are welcome to attend and enjoy a free lunch while learning! Continue reading…
More details at: https://forms.gle/dEWzqAN6BRMWMBvL8
Attend the Just In Time Job and Internship Fair on Thursday, April 2nd, 2-4pm, Nebraska Union. Connect with 30+ employers hiring for summer and fall, part-time, and full-time, on and off campus. Learn more on Handshake.
More details at: https://unl.joinhandshake.com/stu/career_fairs/64631/jobs?page=1
Join us March 31 for a Women’s History Month screening of SHE DARED TO DREAM followed by a panel on representation, advocacy and the impact of courageous leadership. Catering will be provided for all registered guests. Register Here: https://go.unl.edu/shedaredtodream Continue reading…
More details at: https://events.unl.edu/2026/03/31/198107/
Free Argument Evaluation LSAT Workshop
Wednesday April 8th from 6-7:30PM Central on Zoom
Registration: https://www.testmasters.net/workshop/gw8nqp
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More details at: https://www.testmasters.net/workshop/etq2cb
"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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Nebraska 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/
Visualizing Holocaust Memory through the Digital Humanities: Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Ethical Challenges
Thursday, April 16th
9 am - 12:15 pm, 2:30 - 4 pm
UNL Jacki Gaughan Center
Ubuntu Room
Nils Roemer
University of Texas-Dallas
Dean of the Harry W Bass School the Arts, Humanities, and Technology
April 16th 7 pm
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Tuesday April 21, 4-5pm LLS 221
This workshop will cover what law schools are looking for in personal statements and provide you with writing exercises to begin the process of developing your individual story in a strong and compelling manner. Co-presented with the UNL Writing Center
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You 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/
We are excited about the Annual Civil Rights Conference 2026 at Innovation Campus.
Get ready to dive deep into the world of civil rights at this in-person event. It's all about connecting, learning, and sparking change together.
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More details at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/civil-rights-conference-2026-crc26-tickets-1982519426974?aff=oddtdtcreator
If you have an internship in the DC area this summer, join the DC Professional Enrichment Academy, a free program for University of Nebraska students to connect and network with alum in the area through weekly discussion sessions. Continue reading…
More details at: https://ppc.unl.edu/about/dcpea
The application for the 2026 Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law D.C. Leadership Academy is now available. The program will be held June 2 through July 21. The Leadership Academy inspires and prepares the next generation of leaders at the intersection of law and public policy Continue reading…
More details at: https://law.asu.edu/dc-leadership-academy
Washington and Lee University School of Law is offering a FREE summer program for law students. The APEX (Achieving Potential and EXellence) Summer Program is a free, four-day virtual program that will help prepare prospective students for the law school admissions process. The APEX Program aims to Continue reading…
More details at: https://law.wlu.edu/admissions/program-information/apex
Underrepresented Law is a cost-free mentorship program connecting Ivy League law students with undergraduates from diverse, first-generation, and low-income backgrounds. The mentorship provides admissions support to help students navigate the law school application process, and the mentors come from top law schools like Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Penn, Columbia, NYU, and Georgetown. They are dedicated to increasing diversity in the legal field and helping the next generation of students achieve their law school goals. You can learn more about their team of mentors here.
The application portal for the mentorship program is now open to college juniors and seniors seeking law school admissions support. More details about the program and the application process are available here. More details can also be found in the attached flyer.
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More details at: https://www.underrepresentedlaw.com/mentees
Participating in unpaid or out-of-state research or internship opportunities may come with additional costs. Students may apply for up to $1500 of funding that enables their participation in an internship or research opportunity.
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More details at: https://cas.unl.edu/experiential-learning-funds-internships-or-research/
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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CAS 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.
In addition to helping you with your writing, the writing center also provides accountability appointments! Continue reading…
The University Health Center supports your health all semester.
More details at: https://health.unl.edu/services/