Week 13 SGIS Newsletter

Week 13: Secure Your Future
Week 13: Secure Your Future

Week 13: Secure Your Future

It's never too early to start career planning! Attend events to learn about career pathways, apply for Summer internships, update your resume, and meet with a Career Coach now. Plan for experiences that will set you up for success when it's time to apply for jobs, fellowships, or grad school.

 

Academic Advising Updates: Free Tutoring/Withdrawal Deadline

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.

If you have a quick or urgent question, please use Zoom drop-ins instead of email. Continue reading…

More details at: https://unl.starfishsolutions.com/starfish-ops/dl/instructor/serviceCatalog.html?bookmark=connection/4156349
 
"My aspiration for every student in CAS is that you will have at least one transformative learning experience during your time on our campus - whether that is in the lab, in the field, through an internship, or a study-abroad opportunity." - Dean Mark But
"My aspiration for every student in CAS is that you will have at least one transformative learning experience during your time on our campus - whether that is in the lab, in the field, through an internship, or a study-abroad opportunity." - Dean Mark But

CAS Experiential Learning Fund

If you have an internship or research experience planned for this summer, apply for up to $1500 of funding from the CAS Experiential Learning Fund! Applications are due April 15th.

**This might apply to field schools**

More details at: https://cas.unl.edu/experiential-learning-funds-internships-and-research
 
Career Chat with the CIA
Career Chat with the CIA

Career Chat with the CIA

CAS Career Coaching invites you to come meet the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)! Get cover letter and resume tips for applying to federal jobs. During this event you'll learn about the Agency, current career and student opportunities, and have the chance to ask questions.

April 12, 4-5:30pm

More details at: https://forms.gle/rTyofcmcT3wQVE148
 

GEOG 250: Global Economies: Globalization and Economic Development

GEOG 250: Global Economies: Globalization and Economic DevelopmentThis fall, learn about the basic factors influencing the location of economic activity, the influence of space and location on the evolution and development of economic systems, and world and regional patterns of economic activities!

MWF 2:30-3:20pm with Dr. Andrew Husa

 

GEOG 217: Principles of GIS

GEOG 217: Principles of GISIntro to theories and methods of Geographic Information Science (GIScience) and Geographic Information Systems (GISystems). Focuses on spatial thinking, analysis skills, and the fundamental knowledge needed to use GIS effectively, accurately, and ethically.

MWF 12:30-1:20pm + F 2:30-4:15pm lab Continue reading…

 

GEOG 431/831: Cultural Geography

GEOG 431/831: Cultural GeographyExplore the history of cultural geography and the current theoretical debates of feminism, post-structuralism, post-colonialism and environmentalism, and the influences of literary and cultural studies in the development of cultural geography + methodologies.

TR 12:30-1:45pm with Dr. Buller

 

GEOG 441/841: Geographies of Health

GEOG 441/841: Geographies of HealthExploration of political economies of health care, the geographic distribution of services, the impacts of location in both care utilization and access, emphasizing the importance of "place" in health outcomes.

MWF 9:30-10:20am with Dr. Shepard

 
Flag of South Korea
Flag of South Korea

Learn Korean this Summer!

You can study Korean this summer through the University of Minnesota with the Big Ten Academic Alliance CourseShare program!

Korean 1
9:05am-12:20pm MTWThF (remote)
June 6 - July 8

If interested, contact Dr. Nora Peterson (npeterson10@unl.edu)

 

Applying to Law Schools 101

Applying to Law Schools 101This workshop will cover the application process for Law School and how to prepare to submit your best application, including topics like timeline, researching law schools, the application (LSAT, personal statement, etc.), and more. Ideal for Sophomores and Juniors.

April 13, 4-5pm, LLS 221

 

Mind & Craft Goodie Sale

Mind & Craft Goodie SaleSupport the student organization Mind & Craft by purchasing something at the Goodie Sale! Come get felt stuffed items such as frogs, mushrooms, succulents, and more on April 11, 13, and 15 from 11:00am-2:00pm in the Union!

 
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