Week 15: Two Weeks until Finals!
The semester countdown is on! Utilize campus resources and keep your focus on finishing the semester as strong as you can!
https://cas.unl.edu/academic-resources
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
Student Spotlight: Brittany Athan
Meet Brittany Athan, junior global studies major currently in Japan serving as an Assistant English Language intern at Senshu Matsudo Junior High School. Brittany just returned from exploring Kyoto and Osaka and she hopes to return to Japan after she graduates. Continue reading…
Graduate Research Showcase
On Wednesday, May 10th from 3:00 to 4:00, SGIS graduate students will be showcasing their research on the 8th floor of Oldfather Hall. All are invited!
Reflections Lecture by Dr. John Hibbing
Dr. Hibbing (POLS faculty) is retiring. Students encouraged him to do a final lecture and he agreed. If you've taken classes with him or are just interested, please join! More info, https://polisci.unl.edu/hibbing-give-talk-career-democracy-may-3
Spring Semester Course Evaluations Open April 29th, Run Through May 13th
Why it is important to complete the student learning surveys/course eval's:
Faculty read them. They want to understand how you experienced the course – what helped your learning and what didn’t, and what they might do differently in the future. The Department and College Leadership also reads them. Continue reading…
Diversity Celebration
The Diversity Celebration is in collaboration with the Afghan Student Association. There will be RSO booths handing out goodies that represent their culture, cultural performances such as traditional dances, and a free dinner catered from Sultan's Kite.
Fall Course, HRHA 191: The Rights of the Child
You’ve probably heard that we can judge a society based on
how well it cares for its children. In this course, we use
human rights theory to understand and analyze the laws and
systems in place to protect and promote the well-being of
children. Continue reading…
The Ground Screams to Whisper - Zoom, Thursday May 6, 10:30pm CT
"How do we write ourselves into history that elides and invents its versions? How do socially marginalized groups perform historiography from what’s hidden in plain sight? In turn, how do we harness digital arts to create immersive experiences that problematize ethno-cultural nationalistic texts? Continue reading…
Great Plains Art Museum is Hiring - Visitor Services Associate (part-time)
The Great Plains Art Museum at the Center for Great Plains Studies is seeking applications for the part-time Visitor Services Associate (VSA) position. As the first point of contact for visitors, the VSA is responsible for creating a welcoming environment and providing accurate information. Continue reading…
Originally published May 1, 2023 -
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