Week 2 SGIS Newsletter

Week 2: Getting the Lay of the Land
Week 2: Getting the Lay of the Land

Week 2: Getting the Lay of the Land

It's the second week - hopefully everyone is getting settled in. Please note we have a number of important upcoming events, starting with Hostile Terrian 94 Virtual Toe Tag Session on Tuesday, August 25th. Please mark your calendars for our first Global Cafe: Careers with Peace Corps on 9/15.

 

Academic Advising Updates

SGIS Academic AdvisorSydney Webb is the Academic Advisor for the School of Global Integrative Studies. Her calendar will be sent out, and you will be able to make an appointment with her through MyPLAN when she completes her training. Continue reading…

 

Student Spotlight: Hannah Sievers

Student Spotlight: Hannah SieversMeet Hannah Siever, junior Geography major from Aurora, Colorado who plans to join Peace Corps after graduation. Hannah's favorite movie is The Sound of Music and she's involved with Geography Student Organization and Phi Mu. Continue reading…

 

Faculty Spotlight: Julia Reilly

Faculty Spotlight: Julia ReillyMeet Dr. Julia Reilly, our new professor in Global Studies. Dr. Reilly is teaching three courses this fall including Intro to Global Studies, Human Rights in Global Context and Refugees, Displaced Persons, and (Im)migrants in a Globalized World. Continue reading…

 
Hostile Terrain 94 Virtual Sessions
Hostile Terrain 94 Virtual Sessions

Hostile Terrain 94 Virtual Sessions

School of Global Integrative Studies is excited to partner with various programs on and off campus to bring Hostile Terrain 94 to campus this fall. Join us for the first toe tag writing virtual session on Tuesday, August 25th at 7PM. Continue reading…

 

Paid U.S. Foreign Service Internship Program

Paid U.S. Foreign Service Internship ProgramApply now for the paid U.S. Foreign Service Internship Program which provides two paid internships over two consecutive summers (1 domestic and 1 overseas) at the U.S. Department of State. Sophomores and rising juniors may apply for programs during their junior and senior years. Continue reading…

 
Payne Fellowship Applications Now Open
Payne Fellowship Applications Now Open

Payne Fellowship Applications Now Open

The application for 2021 Payne Fellowship for those interested in pursuing careers in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is now open! Reach out to Dr. Emira Ibrahimpasic if you'd like to chat about the process (email her at emira@unl.edu). Continue reading…

 
Scholarships to study abroad in 2021
Scholarships to study abroad in 2021

Scholarships to study abroad in 2021

Planning to study abroad in spring, summer or fall of 2021? Apply for the Gilman and/or Gilman-McCain Scholarships. These scholarships provide up to $5,000 (and $8,000 if you study a critical language) for eligible students. Continue reading…

 
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