SGIS Week 15 Newsletter

Week 15: Get Ready for Finals

We are nearing the end of semester which means you need to stay on top of your assignments and exams. Make sure you are communicating with your professors and checking your syllabus.

SGIS Academic Advising

Kristin Plath is the academic advisor for SGIS undergraduates.
Scheduling Appts:
https://go.unl.edu/schedulewithkristin
Zoom Drop-Ins:
https://cas.unl.edu/drop-in-advising-schedule

End of the Year Celebration and Grand Opening of a Lounge

Everyone is invited to the grand opening of the Bruce Rippetau Lounge (next to 807) and our annual End of the Year Celebration on Friday, 12/6 at 3PM. Please join us for some food, refreshments and good conversation with students, staff, and faculty at SGIS. Continue reading…

Academic Calendar Dates

Dec 9-14, Last week of classes
Dec 16-20, Finals week
Dec 21, Undergraduate Commencement
Dec 23-Jan 1, UNL offices closed

Anthropology 449

Spring Class on Malcolm X Legacy

Did you know that 2025 marks the 100th anniversary since the birth of Malcolm X? Born in Omaha, Malcolm X is one of the most influential figures of the 20th century. Enroll in RELG 381: The Life and Legacy of Malcolm X and explore his impact in the US, around the globe and right here in Nebraska. Continue reading…

"They See Us as a Threat!" Experiences of Female Legislators in Nigeria"

"They See Us as a Threat!" Experiences of Female Legislators in Nigeria"
A public lecture by Dr. Adebusola Okedele
December 7, 2024
5:30pm-6:30pm with light refreshments to follow
Ubuntu Room (room 202), Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center, City Campus Union

Geography 422

Vector and quadtree data structures, use of relational database management systems, topologically structured databases, query languages, digital terrain modeling, advanced data analysis methods and research issues in GIS. Extensive practical experience with the current GIS software.

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…