Week 13 SGIS Newsletter

Week 13: International Education Week
Week 13: International Education Week

Week 13: International Education Week

This week is International Education Week (IEW), November 15-19, 2021. Celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide by attending events on campus, including our SGIS Colloquium and Global Cafe!

 

Academic Advising Update: NvolveU

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 or see her drop-in hours at the link below.

**Drop-ins are via Zoom only** Continue reading…

 

SGIS Student Spotlight: Hannah Sievers

SGIS Student Spotlight: Hannah SieversCheck out our Student Spotlight on Hannah Sievers! Hannah's a senior studying Geography and Global Studies. You may see her grabbing coffee at the Academic Grind.

Read more about Hannah's favorite GEOG classes, ways she's gained experience, and the job she has lined up after December graduation! Continue reading…

 

SGIS Swag Giveaway Winners

Congrats to last week's SGIS Swag winners, Wren Shawhan and Abbey O'Brien!

Don't forget to search for this week's link to enter! If you entered last week but didn't win, your entry will carry over. If you fill out the form again this week, your name will be entered a second time!

 

CAS Career Coaching Updates

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 upcoming events and opportunities to enhance your career development.

Continue reading for more info about cool career-related events and opportunities. Continue reading…

 
Militarized masculinity and torture in Pinochet's Chile
Militarized masculinity and torture in Pinochet's Chile

DiGiovanni to speak on militarized masculinity and torture in SGIS colloquium series

Lisa DiGiovanni will give a talk titled "Militarized Masculinity and Torture" on November 15th at 12:00 p.m. via Zoom. She will show a video essay she created on her research on militarized masculinity and torture in Pinochet's Chile, and then deliver remarks on the video's broader themes. Continue reading…

More details at: https://unl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEldeGppzsoHtJq_NJtXec8KKHz5WdvOWQv
 
Global Café: Materiality, Social Memory and Identity Politics: Reflections on Maya Identity and Culture Heritage at Copán, Honduras
Global Café: Materiality, Social Memory and Identity Politics: Reflections on Maya Identity and Culture Heritage at Copán, Honduras

Global Café: Materiality, Social Memory and Identity Politics: Reflections on Maya Identity and Culture Heritage at Copán, Honduras

We’re so excited to announce our first Global Café of the year! Please join us for a great talk, and some delicious Central American food. Bring a friend and learn something new.

Wednesday, November 17, 2021
12:00-1:00PM
Oldfather 430G or via Zoom at GO.UNL.EDU/COPAN Continue reading…

More details at: https://events.unl.edu/cas/2021/11/17/
 
GSO GeoGuessr Tournament
GSO GeoGuessr Tournament

GSO GeoGuessr Tournament

Join the Geography Student Organization in their first-ever GeoGuessr tournament! This event will take place Wednesday, November 17th from 5 pm to 6:30 pm in Food Court C in the city campus student union. There will be several rounds and prizes for winners of each round! Continue reading…

 
See the World With Arts & Sciences: Summer 2022 Faculty-Led Programs Info Session
See the World With Arts & Sciences: Summer 2022 Faculty-Led Programs Info Session

See the World With Arts & Sciences: Summer 2022 Faculty-Led Programs Info Session

Let your curiosity take you abroad! Come learn about the incredible faculty-led study abroad programs offered through the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) next summer!. Programs are open to students from all majors and colleges.

Wednesday, Nov. 17 6:00-7:00pm, Oldfather Hall 107

 

Win SGIS Swag!

Win SGIS Swag!Fill out the linked form for a chance to win some new SGIS swag. We'll have a new link each week and add an entry for you each week that you fill out the form!

The link will move within the newsletter every week, so you may have to do some hunting!

More details at: https://forms.office.com/r/FNs3LfGyQh
 
International Education Week celebrates the multicultural diversity of the university and the opportunities available for global experiential learning. Photo Credit: Craig Chandler
International Education Week celebrates the multicultural diversity of the university and the opportunities available for global experiential learning. Photo Credit: Craig Chandler

Celebrate International Education Week all November long

Join in the university’s 2021 International Education Week celebrations with more than 80 virtual and in-person events to celebrate global opportunities and international diversity from Nov. 1 to 24. Continue reading…

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/iew2021
 
Students and staff enjoyed a variety of dishes from ethnic restaurants at the 2019 Global Café and Connections event during International Education Week // College of Business
Students and staff enjoyed a variety of dishes from ethnic restaurants at the 2019 Global Café and Connections event during International Education Week // College of Business

Try a taste of the world at Global Café and Connections Nov. 16

Try a taste of the world in Lincoln and enjoy cultural performances at this year’s signature International Education Week, Global Café and Connections, on Nov. 16 at 5:30 p.m. Advance registration is required. Continue reading…

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/cafe
 
Originally published November 15, 2021 - Submit an Item