Week 4 SGIS Newsletter

Week 4: Summer Registration

Thinking about enrolling in summer courses? Summer registration begins March 6th. There are 4 summer sessions with the first session beginning May 30th. See today's newsletter for possible SGIS summer course options.

Academic Advising

Have advising questions? Appointments for SGIS and POLS can be made with Kristin Plath in SSH - available in person and zoom, https://unlincoln.force.com/SSH/0058W00000BUU5i
Drop-ins are zoom only, https://cas.unl.edu/drop-in-advising-schedule

Alumni Spotlight: Milla Jones

Meet Milla Jones, global studies graduate (2017) currently working as a Business Analyst with Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. While at UNL, Milla studied abroad 3 times and then went on to get her masters in Finland. Continue reading…

Global Cafe: Study Abroad and How to Pay for It (RESCHEDULED)

Join us for our first Global Cafe of the year. We'll be hearing from global studies major Sebastian who spent last spring in Spain about his experience abroad and how you too can afford to spend a semester abroad. Coffee and pastries served! All majors are welcome! Continue reading…

Status, Affinity, and Health: The Bioarchaeology of Ancient Maya in the Western Belize Valley

Wednesday, February 15 at 6pm at UNO, Dr. Erin Blankenship-Sefczek from Creighton University will be giving this lecture. It is co-sponsored by the Lincoln-Omaha AIA chapter, the Department of Fine and Performing Arts at Creighton University, and the University of Nebraska Omaha School of the Arts." Continue reading…

SGIS Undergraduate Student Awards

The deadline to apply for student awards has been extended to February 15th. Click here to apply and see more info, https://sgis.unl.edu/student-funding

Upcoming Career Events

Garmin - visiting employer, Feb 16, 9am-1pm, Avery #12 (learn about career opportunities)
Backstage tour, Feb 26, 4:30-5:30pm, Nebraska Union (career coaches will guide students for career fair prep)
https://events.unl.edu/CASCareerDev/2023/02/

Nebraska Academy of Sciences "Call for Papers"

Abstracts are due February 24th, 2023

Intern in Japan this Fall - Deadline Extended to March 15!

We're looking to help send two of our majors to Japan this fall. Anthropology, Geography and Global Studies majors are invited to apply for this incredible opportunity. Continue reading…

More details at: https://sgis.unl.edu/senshu-matsudo-internship

Husker Trade Talk: Global Careers in the Foreign Agricultural Service

Interested in global food security, promoting U.S. agriculture exports, or helping developing countries build their capacity to trade? The U.S. Foreign Agricultural Service does this and more. Learn about the variety of jobs in the FAS, what working there is like, and how to pursue a career there. Continue reading…

Learn International Nebraska Webinar

The webinar will be held from 4-5:30 pm CST on Monday and Tuesday, February 20th and 21st. Registration Link, https://forms.gle/x5nPgeT2TkDzpVUQ9

Learn to Earn - Dept of Veterans Affairs

Meet employers who are interested in student veterans, service
members and dependents. Wed, Feb 15th, 11am-2pm (lunch included), 16 Nebraska Union (military & veterans success center)

Husker Pantry

Nearly 1 in 3 Husker students worries about not having enough food until they get money to buy more. The Husker Pantry helps address students’ food insecurities in a friendly and welcoming space. Place your online order and pick up at your preferred campus location. https://pantry.unl.edu/how-order

Counseling and School Psychology Clinic (CSPC)

The mission of CSPC is to improve the educational, social, emotional, and behavioral functioning and interactions of individuals, families, groups. CSPC offers culturally sensitive and gender-affirming counseling. To schedule an appt, call 402.472.1152 or visit, https://cehs.unl.edu/edpsych/clinic/