The temperatures may be cooling down, but your academics are warming up. There are many opportunities coming up, like our Global Cafes and Explore Center's Pre-Law events, to learn about post-grad experiences and what you can be doing to prepare now.
Sydney Webb is the Academic Advisor for the School of Global Integrative Studies and the Modern Languages department. You can make an appointment with her through MyPLAN.
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Meet 2018 alumna Lee-Ann Sims, a former Fulbright Scholar, and current Rangel Fellow attending Tufts University and working on her Master of Law and Diplomacy. Lee-Ann gives some good advice on how to leverage your experiences to launch an incredible post-graduation experience. Continue reading…
Meet Professor Edith Gonzales, an Anthropologist who specializes in museum administration, historical archaeology, and Caribbean archaeology. This semester Dr. Gonzales is teaching Ethnology and Museum focusing on museum exhibit design and a graduate seminar focused on grant-writing. Continue reading…
Join us for an information session with global studies alumna Lee-Ann Sims (2018) who will talk about why you should apply for Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship. Ms. Sims is currently a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy at the Fletcher School at Tufts University. Continue reading…
Have you thought about what to do after graduation and are looking for meaningful work rooted in service on a global scale? Consider Peace Corps and join us to learn more at our first Global Cafe of the year focused on Careers with Peace Corps. Continue reading…
Join Dr. Mary Willis is taking students on a research/study trip to Ethiopia and Zambia in Summer 2021. This program emphasizes research training with individual and group research data collection. Students will gain experience in conducting interviews, surveys, participant observation, and others. Continue reading…
Applications for the 2020-2021 Circle Class are currently LIVE and will be due on Friday, October 2, 2020 at 5 pm. OΔK recognizes students for excellence in academics, athletics, the fine arts, service to the community, and journalism and mass communications. Continue reading…
Get started on your application for the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is a fully funded intensive overseas language and cultural immersion program for American students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities. Reach out to Dr. Emira Ibrahimpasic via emira@unl.edu to get started. Continue reading…
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…
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…
Our CAS Career Coaches Meagan, Kristen, and Joanna want to help you set yourself up for career success! Check out these events and opportunities to enhance your career development. Continue reading…
In Summer 2021, Dr. John Carroll from the School of Natural Resources is taking students to South Africa for 4 weeks to learn more about Wildlife Conservation in Southern Africa. To apply, go to go.unl.edu/snr_southafrica and email Dr. Carroll at jcarroll2@unl.edu if you have any questions. Continue reading…
MINK (Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas) law day is taking place on Wednesday, Sept. 16. It is a virtual law school fair that includes law schools from this 4-state region. MINK is a great opportunity to speak with law school representatives and learn more about law school and applying for it. Continue reading…
Join UNL Arabic for Arabic Conversation Hour! The event is held every Wednesday from 12:00-1:00pm on Zoom.
Learn the culture, speak the language, make new friends! All levels welcome.
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Check out these three-week courses!
AGRI 310: Section 101: Securing & Sustaining Water
AGRI 310: Section 102: Around the World with Coffee
HIST 298: Music, Protests, and Social Justice in Africa and the World
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Get to Know the LSAT workshop
Thursday, Sept. 17, 4-5 p.m. via Zoom: https://unl.zoom.us/j/92707578283
Practice LSAT Simulation
Saturday, Sept. 19, 8:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Louise Pound Hall Room 27
Register here: https://exploreregistration.unl.edu/
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