SGIS Week 7 Newsletter

Week 7
Week 7

Week 7: Engage with Your Community

We're all part of communities - campus, local, global, etc. Think about ways that you can engage, whether that's by volunteering for an on-campus resource, attending events with a local non-profit, or interning with a global agency. Apply your learning in and outside of the classroom!

 

Student Spotlight: Michele Amani

Student Spotlight: Michele AmaniMeet junior anthropology major Michele Amani from Omaha who is fascinated by history is hoping for a career in archives or a museum. This fall Michele will be interning at the International Quilt Museum with the UNL's micro-internship program. Continue reading…

 

Academic Calendar Dates

NebraskaOct 18, Last day to change a class to Pass/No Pass
Oct 21-22, Fall Break
Oct 28-Nov 12, Priority Registration for Spring 2025
Nov 15, Last day to withdraw from one or more full semester courses

 
Madagascar Info Session
Madagascar Info Session

Madagascar Study Abroad - Info Session this Week!

Students Info Session: Oct 9 at 10:30am in Louise Pound Hall 141! Ihofa Forest is a large parcel of intact tropical moist forest with 13 species of lemur, among the most in a single location in Madagascar. Students will be allowed to explore the forest in both diurnal and nocturnal settings. Continue reading…

 
Iceland 2025
Iceland 2025

Iceland Study Abroad - Info Session this Week!

Students will spend 10 days exploring different areas of Iceland for an immersive experience learning about the country’s human and physical geographies. Info session: Wed Oct 9 at 2pm in Ubuntu Room!

 
CAS Career Coaches
CAS Career Coaches

Career Development and Experiential Learning Opportunities

CAS career coaches support your career development no matter where you are or where you’re going. Schedule with your coach on Student Success Hub and follow us on Instagram for tips, resources, and great job and internship opportunities for CAS majors! Don’t have a lot of time? Stop by for a quick drop-in meeting any Wednesday or Thursday 1-3pm, available in-person in 107 Oldfather or via Zoom.

https://cas.unl.edu/career-coaching

Exploring Careers in Human Development and Family Science Oct. 8, 3:30-5:30pm, 227 Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall
Join the College of Education and Human Sciences to explore careers in Human Development and Family Science.

Madagascar Info Session Oct. 9, 10:30-11:00am, 141 Louise Pound Hall
Ihofa Forest is a large parcel of intact tropical moist forest with 13 species of lemur, among the most in a single location in Madagascar. Students will explore the forest in both diurnal and nocturnal settings. Students will gain a hands-on experience on how to conduct primate behavioral studies. Learn more in this info session.

Iceland Study Abroad Program Info Session Oct. 9, 2:00-2:30pm, Ubuntu Room, Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center & Oct. 10, 12:00-12:30pm, PLSH, East Campus
Students will spend a 12-day period onsite exploring Iceland for an immersive experience learning about the country’s human and physical geographies including sustainabilities. This course is designed to get students outside, learn methods, gain new perspectives, practice leadership, think critically, and learn how to navigate different cultures.

Pride in the Workplace Oct. 9, 5:00-8:00pm, Wick Alumni Center
Join us for an evening of hearing from LGBTQIA+ alumni in a series of panel discussions on their careers. LGBTQA+ students, UNL faculty and staff, and all who value inclusion are invited to this event.

Best Practices for Applying to International Affairs Graduate School Oct. 15, 9:00-10:00am, Zoom
Join the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) for an introductory webinar on best practices when applying for graduate school. Learn how to select graduate programs, prepare application materials, and explore career opportunities.

Study Abroad at a Glance: Senshu Japan Exchange Oct. 15, 11:00-12:00pm, DIGS 102, Hawks Hall
In this session, you will learn about the Senshu Japan exchange program: how to apply, cost, scholarships, and other program details.

Pre-Health Opportunities Fair Oct. 15, 3:00-4:30pm, Unity Room, Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center
Are you a pre-health student? Learn more about how to get involved with shadowing, volunteering, research, patient contact hours, and more as an undergraduate student. The fair will be a chance to talk with representatives from programs and organizations both on-campus and in the Lincoln area.

Employer in Residence - Federal Bureau of Investigation Oct. 16, 11:00-2:00pm, South Lobby, Hawks Hall
The FBI has career paths for Accounting, Business, Finance, and Management students as well as internship opportunities. Stop by and have career conversations with the FBI.

Preparing for Graduate and Professional School Oct. 16, 12:30-1:30pm, Zoom
It’s never too early to start thinking about graduate school! In this workshop, you will learn about the graduate admissions process, how to leverage funding opportunities, and who to connect with in Career Services for success.

 

GIS Day Map Competition

GIS Day Map CompetitionCalling all students who love or use maps! Design a map using publicly available data or your original datasets and any software of your choice. Enter the map in celebration of Geographic Information System (GIS) Day (Nov 20), sponsored by University Libraries. No specialized GIS skills or GIS Continue reading…

 
Great Plains talk: “Birding While Indian”
Great Plains talk: “Birding While Indian”

Great Plains talk: “Birding While Indian”

Dr. Thomas C. Gannon, the winner of the 2024 Stubbendieck Great Plains Distinguished Book Prize for Birding While Indian: A Mixed-Blood Memoir will speak at the Center for Great Plains Studies on Oct. 15 at 5:30 p.m. Continue reading…

 
Nebraska Abroad
Nebraska Abroad

Nebraska Abroad: Japanese Religions & Popular Culture

The course aims to promote your understanding of the cultural norms and notion of religions that significantly differ from North American counterparts. This summer education abroad course will run May 22nd- June 6th during the pre-session. If you want to learn more about the opportunity, visit Continue reading…

 
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