There are a lot of things happening locally and globally-- a demand for racial justice, a humanitarian crisis in Yemen, a global pandemic. You'll see several opportunities below to learn more and expand your thinking. Apply your learning in and outside of the classroom by engaging in the community.
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.
Read more for tips and campus resources that can help you be successful, important upcoming dates, and advising updates. Continue reading…
Meet Keeli Wagner senior Anthropology major from Lincoln who plans to teach English in Japan after she graduates. Keeli is involved with AnthroGroup and the Kawasaki Reading Room for Japanese Studies and the Japanese Conversation Table. Continue reading…
Meet Dr. LuAnn Wandsnider, an anthropologist specializing in archaeology teaching courses on landscape archaeology and archaeological materials this year. Dr. Wandsnider's research explores how people recruit the material culture to project facets of themselves. Continue reading…
Please join us for the first School of Global Integrative Studies Colloquium title Beyond Backlash: Saving the International Justice System presented by UNL's very own Dr. Courtney Hillebrecht. The event will take place virtually on October 1st 12-1:30PM. Continue reading…
Join an information session about City Year, a national service program dedicated to helping students and schools succeed. The organization partners with public schools in 29 high-need communities across the US and through international affiliates in the UK and Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Join GSO for a voting drive Tuesday September 29th at 3:30. Come to the tables between Adele Learning Commons and Burnett Hall to make sure you are registered to vote for the upcoming election. Continue reading…
Virtual Panel- Say Their Names: Centering Black Women Activists in the Struggle for Justice
Monday, October 12, 3:30-4:30pm
Drs. Jeannette Jones and Zakiya Luna will examine the often-overlooked activism and leadership of women of color in the United States. Continue reading…
Check out these 1-credit hour special topics courses offered during the three-week session!
ANTH 292 (Section 100): Pandemics: Past and Present
ANTH 292 (Section 101): Global Themes on Race and Culture in the 21st Century Continue reading…
Are you studying geographic AND computer sciences? This award is for you! Each award consists of a cash prize of $1,000 & a $200 credit for books published by Esri Press.
Deadline: October 15th
Learn more about this award here: http://www.aag.org/marble-boyle
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…
Apply today for a fully funded scholarship to study Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Khmer or Burmese with the Blakemore Freeman Fellowship. Applications for Blakemore Freeman Fellowships for the 2021/2022 academic year will open July 1, 2020 and close December 30, 2020. Continue reading…
Get started on your application for the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program, which is a fully funded intensive overseas language and cultural immersion program for American students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities. Continue reading…
The Lied Center is offering free events for students this fall. “The Reminders” is at 7:30 p.m. on Oct 1, 2020. The rare and remarkable musical duo seamlessly blend soulful sounds and roots music with insightful messages and thoughtful lyrics.
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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…
Global Ties is looking for Youth Ambassadors to staff the U.S. pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, serving as visitor guides, and as gateways to American society, culture and history.
Exchange dates: October 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022
Application deadline: February 2021
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Join Big Red Integrity for a virtual "Bring Your Own Ice Cream" Social on October 6th, 7:00-8:00pm. Eat ice cream, play Jackbox games, build community.
Specific details about the event will be posted on their Instagram @big_red_integrity. Continue reading…
Have you considered a Master of Community and Regional Planning degree? Join Dr. Zhenghong Tang for a Zoom information session to learn more about the program at UNL.
Tuesday, October 6th, 12:00-1:00pm
Register here: https://unl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJckc-mvpjsuEtYDhxMPSHdhm9pBT-OTXVFM
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
Read more for course descriptions and how they count toward the Global Studies major! 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…
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…