SGIS is committed to developing our students holistically, that means we focus on your academic, professional and personal development. An important aspect of good academic experience is research. Check out some opportunities below to support and fund your research, like UCARE and fellowships.
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 Katie Furrer, junior Geography major with minors in Global Studies and Community/Regional Planning. Katie's favorite book is "Everybody Always" and after graduation she hopes to join the Peace Corps and then continue her education in GIS and Community/Regional Planning.
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Join us for our second Global Cafe of 2021 focused on the humanitarian crisis affecting China's Uighurs across Xinjiang province. The Cafe is fully virtual, scheduled for Thursday, February 18 at 3:30PM. To join us register at go.unl.edu/globalcafechina Continue reading…
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/globalcafechina
SGIS students conducting or presenting research dealing with Great Plains archaeology or ethnohistory who are in good standing with at least a 3.00 GPA are eligible to apply for the Flavia Waters and John L. Champe Fellowship. This biannual award provides up to $1,500.
Applications due March 1
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln's Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experience program is accepting applications for Summer 2021 and Academic Year 2021-22 through February 15. Continue reading…
Check out ArchaeoTek's integrated Geophysics (GPR) Exploration and Roman Excavation field school. The program combines an intensive 5-day training program in GPR survey, data acquisition and analysis, with 3 weeks of excavation of a Roman Villa and Settlement in Transylvania (Roman Dacia). Continue reading…
More details at: https://www.archaeotek-archaeology.org/applied-field-geophysics-gpr
The Fulbright UK Summer Institutes are three-to-four week programmes for US undergraduate students. Participants can explore the culture, heritage and history of the UK while experiencing higher education at a UK university. Continue reading…
More details at: http://www.fulbright.org.uk/going-to-the-uk/uk-summer-institutes
Applications for Cargill Global Scholars Program is OPEN. This two-year scholarship program that provides financial support to undergraduate students, and offers leadership development opportunities through seminars, networking events and mentoring abroad and domestically. Continue reading…
Applications are open for the Hertog Foundation's 2021 residential and online programs! The programs will offer seminars on political though, public policy, and foreign affairs. To learn more, join their first virtual open house on Feb 10th at 5pm CST.
The Freeman-ASIA program is designed to support U.S.-based undergraduates with demonstrated financial need who are planning to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. Earn up to $3,000 for summer, $5,000 for semester and $7,000 for a year. Continue reading…
Clinton Fellowship for Service in India is an immersive, 10-month volunteer service program matching young professionals with development organizations. Fellows work on scalable and sustainable development projects in the fields of education, livelihoods, and public health. Continue reading…
Learn about Nebraska through a global lens at Learn International Nebraska's two-day virtual webinar, Feb. 22-23. Connect with organizations to understand Nebraska's top export markets, Lin's international partnerships, and LIN's efforts to engage abroad.
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Starting in Fall 2021, the Ethnic Studies department will be offering a new minor in Racial Justice, Equity, & Inclusion. This new minor is designed for all students curious about racial justice and prepares students for success in corporate, government, and nonprofit fields. Continue reading…
More details at: https://ethnicstudies.unl.edu/
Check out the Department of Modern Languages & Literatures' "A World of Migrants" Spring Event Series! 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.
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If you are interested in participating in a cross-cultural partnership program, consider signing up for the Spring 2021 PIESL (Programs in Intensive English as a Second Language) Conversational Partner Program!
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