Week 9 SGIS Newsletter

Week 9: Be Prepared
Week 9: Be Prepared

Week 9: Be Prepared

One of the best things you can do for your success is to prepare. Study for your courses, plan for internships, attend workshops on graduate school preparation, meet with Sydney to pick classes for next semester, and make sure to read the newsletter each week for updates and tips!

 

Academic Advising Updates

Sydney WebbSydney 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 weekly tips and campus resources that can help you be successful, important upcoming dates, and advising updates. Continue reading…

 

Student Spotlight: Kia Brodersen

Student Spotlight: Kia BrodersenMeet Kia Brodersen, senior global studies major from Lincoln who recommends that you take courses outside your base knowledge to better understand how the world is connected and become a better informed citizen. Kia is involved with Sustain and is part of climbing club. Continue reading…

 

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Rob Shepard

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Rob ShepardMeet Dr. Rob Shepard, a geographer specializing in population geography and historical GIS. This year Dr. Shepard is teaching Geovisualization, Geographies of Health and Web GIS. His research focuses on spatial dynamics of changes in economic activity across the Great Plains. Continue reading…

 
Colloquium to focus on Social and Legal Tools in the Integration of Refugees and Immigrants
Colloquium to focus on Social and Legal Tools in the Integration of Refugees and Immigrants

Colloquium to focus on Social and Legal Tools in the Integration of Refugees and Immigrants

Join us for the second SGIS colloquium on Engaging Human Rights: Humanity On The Edge with Dr. Leila Rodriguez's talk titled "Social and Legal Tools in the Integration of Refugees and Migrants: the Role of Communities and Experts" on Tuesday, October 20th at 12:30. Registration Required. Continue reading…

More details at: http://go.unl.edu/sgis-colloquium-oct20
 

First AnthroGroup Meeting This Thursday (10/15)

First AnthroGroup Meeting This Thursday (10/15)Anyone interested in anthropology is invited to join AnthroGroup for their first meeting of the year-- major or minor in Anthropology not required! Learn more about future events, service, activities, and careers.

Thursday, October 15th at 6:00pm CDT

Register at go.unl.edu/anthrogroup-oct15

 

CAS Career Coaching

CAS Career Coaches Meagan and KristenOur 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.

This week's posting has important information about MCAT and GRE workshops! Continue reading…

 

Recess with Big Red Resilience

Recess with Big Red ResilienceEach Thursday in October, Big Red Resilience and Well-Being is taking a break and offering a “Recess” opportunity for the entire campus community.

Keep reading for more details on weekly activities and how to win prizes like a $50 Lululemon gift card, a weighted blanket, cookbooks, and more! Continue reading…

 
Originally published October 12, 2020 - Submit an Item