Week 12: Withdrawal Deadline
The deadline to withdraw from a class is this Friday, November 15. Please see additional details in this week's newsletter.
Student Spotlight: Ashley Ciccarelli
Meet junior anthropology major Ashley Ciccarelli who loved taking Food and Culture and Family, Marriage and Culture. Her favorite is cultural anthropology because it gives her opportunity to explore cultures, traditions, social structures and language. Continue reading…
Advising Night and Priority Registration
Looking for an additional time to meet? CAS Advising Night is tonight, Monday Nov 11th from 5-7pm. Kristin will be available – no appt necessary, just stop into 107 Oldfather!
Academic Calendar Dates
Nov 15th: Withdrawal Deadline for full-semester courses
Consider these items before making a decision on a course withdrawal:
1. Talk with your instructor about your progress in the course along with your current grade.
2. Talk with your advisor about how this might affect your grad plan. Continue reading…
Well-Being Collective
This is often a challenging stretch of the semester for many students and we want to be sure you know what resources you have access to. Be sure to check out the Well-Being Collective to see a wide array of resources across campus, https://wellbeing.unl.edu/
Get Paid to Learn a Language Abroad
Did you know you can get up to $25,000 to learn a language abroad? Boren Scholarship will pay you to study one of dozens languages abroad and will also give you a job after you graduate with the federal government. Continue reading…
More details at: https://www.borenawards.org/
Anthropology 212
Get Paid to Conduct Research...Yes It IS Possible!
Did you know there are many funding sources that will pay you to conduct research on a topic of your choice? From UCARE, to CAS and SGIS research funds, there are numerous ways to fund your research. Keep reading and find out how to fund your research experience. Continue reading…
Learn about Primates in Madagascar Summer 2025
Dr. Tim Sefczek, SGIS's biological anthropologist with a focus on primate behavior and morphology, is taking students to Madagascar next summer. You'll get a chance to observe lemurs at Ihofa Vohitsara Bioreserve while gaining a hands-on experience on how to conduct primate behavioral studies. Continue reading…
More details at: https://unl-global-experiences.via-trm.com/program_brochure/23029
Geography 272
Iceland: People, Landscapes, and Sustainability in the Land of Fire and Ice
Students will spend 10 days exploring different areas of Iceland for an immersive experience learning about the country’s human and physical geographies. This course is designed to get students outside, learn methods, practice leadership, and think critically about the role of geography in cultures.
Cressler to give third CAS Inquire talk on Nov. 12
Clay Cressler, biological sciences, will give the talk "How Evolutionary Biology Helps Us Understand Human Conflict and Cooperation" on Nov. 12 at 5:00 p.m. in the Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center, Ubuntu Room/202 (Zoom also available). The event is free and open to the public. Continue reading…
Global Studies 214
Geography Awareness Week 2024
Take part in Geography Awareness Week! Here are a few ways to get involved right now:
-Publicize or Join Events. Find out about GeoWeek events and happenings where you are, and all over the world or add your work to our ArcGIS StoryMap. Continue reading…
Guest lecture at the International Quilt Museum
We hope you can join us on Tuesday, November 19 at 5:30 p.m. for the opportunity to hear from renowned quilter, Yvonne Wells, as she celebrates her book tour alongside co-author Stacy I. Morgan. Continue reading…
Career Development and Experiential Learning Opportunities
Connect with a CAS career coach to explore your career options, identify ways to gain experience, and prepare to apply for internships, jobs, or graduate schools. We can help with resumes, application materials, interviewing, and more. Continue reading…
Protecting Cultural Heritage in Southwest Asia & North Africa: Recent Developments & New Directions
The next lecture of the Archaeological Institute of America Lincoln-Omaha Society will take place at Nebraska Wesleyan on Thursday, Nov 14th.
Originally published November 11, 2024 -
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