Week 7: Pulse Check
It's that time of year where everything feels like it's happening at once. Take a pulse check - how are doing, how are you feeling? Check in with Olivia on how your semester is going and to keep putting your best foot forward.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Madison Whitney
Meet Madison Whitney, sophomore Global Studies major from Lincoln, NE. Madison chose Global Studies as it challenges herself to learn more about the global community and to learn from those with different perspectives. Madison studied abroad in both Poland and France last summer. Continue reading…
Academic Advising Updates
Olivia Miller is the Academic Advisor for Anthropology, Geography and Global Studies majors. She is located in 818 Oldfather Hall and you can schedule an appointment with her via MyPLAN. Continue reading…
Global Cafe: Internships in DC
Learn all about how you can get to the Washington DC for your dream internship. We will talk about how to find a perfect internship, and the DC Professional Enrichment Academy a value-added program that connects students with prominent DC alumni and each other. Tuesday, 10/15 @12-1PM in OLDH 827. Continue reading…
More details at: https://nebraska.edu/offices-policies/university-affairs/federal-government-relations/dc-intern
Global Cafe: Careers in environmental organizing
Interested in a career in environmental organizing? Join us on Thursday, 10/17, 11:30AM-12:30PM in Oldfather 827 for a session presented by UNL alumna and representative of Green Corps the country's most respected training program for environmental organizing. Continue reading…
Summer 2020: Study in Ukraine
Looking for an engaging and enriching summer experience? Consider heading to Ukraine for a 4-week (6-8 credit) study trip titled: Stories and Histories: Russian and Ukrainian Cultural and Historical Ties, Legacies of the Past and Tensions of the Present. Continue reading…
New Course on The Refugee Experience
Are you an upper level French student? Consider taking FREN 457: The Refugee Experience with Dr. Nora Peterson this spring. The course can be substituted in for Human Rights Theme requirement. Continue reading…
Candy Gunther Brown to lecture on yoga and mindfulness programs in public schools
Brown's lecture will be held at 5 p.m. on October 10 in Andrews Hall room 229. Brown will discuss the controversy and popularity surrounding programs for yoga and mindfulness in public schools. Continue reading…
CAS Inquire: Shaping the Future Rise of Drones - TOMORROW
The next lecture of CAS Inquire will be tomorrow, October 8th from 5:30-6:30pm in the Union Auditorium. Dr. Carrick Detweiler will be discussing "Shaping the Future Rise of Drones." Continue reading…
NEW: Fulbright Canada, Applications due 10/31
The Fulbright-MITACS Globalink is intended for US students interested in coming to Canada to undertake advanced research projects during the summer. Applications are due 10/31. Continue reading…
Critical Language Scholarship DUE November
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is a fully-funded overseas language and cultural immersion program for American undergraduate students. The goal of CLS is broadening the base of Americans studying and mastering critical languages and building relationships. Applications due November. Continue reading…
John Hopkins University: Hopkins-Nanjing Center
The School of Advanced International Studies and John Hopkins University is offering scholarships for graduate work in China at the Hopkins-Nanjing Center. Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) recipients are eligible to apply for their $10,000 US-China Exchange scholarship. Continue reading…
Boren Scholarship to Study Language Abroad
Boren Scholarships, an initiative of the National Security Education Program, provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests, and underrepresented in study abroad.
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Apply for the Indiana University Summer Language Workshop
Apply by January 31st for Indiana University's Summer Language Workshop. You can earn one year of language in just two months next summer! Learn more at: https://languageworkshop.indiana.edu/about/index.html. Continue reading…
Apply for the Rangel Summer Enrichment Program
The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program is a 6 week summer program designed to provide students with a deeper appreciation of current issues and trends in international affairs, a greater understanding of career opportunities and how to pursue such careers. Continue reading…
UCARE Information Sessions Coninute 10/22
Are your students interested in engaging in a research or creative project in the 2020-21 school year? Through the UCARE program, Nebraska undergraduates are guided by faculty mentors on year-long projects and receive a $2,400 stipend. Continue reading…
Nebraska Corn Board Internships - Domestic and Abroad! Due 11/1
Over the last several years, Nebraska Corn has provided real-world experiences and opportunities for college interns. These students work directly with Nebraska Corn cooperating organizations including the U.S. Grains Council, the U.S. Meat Export Federation and the National Corn Growers Association Continue reading…
Apply for USAID's Donald Payne International Development Fellowship November 1st
Applications are being accepted through November 1st for USAID's Donald Payne International Development Fellowship. This Fellowship includes two summer internships and up to $22,000 for a two-year master's degree in fields related to the Foreign Service. Learn more at: https://www.paynefellows.org. Continue reading…
Apply for the Bridging Scholarship to Study in Japan
The Bridging Scholarship program will award 25 scholarships to American students participating in study-abroad programs in Japan that begin in Spring 2020. Undergraduate students majoring in any field and attending any recognized credit-bearing exchange or independent program in Japan are eligible. Continue reading…
United Nations Association UN Event: October 20th
The Nebraska Chapter of the United Nations Association will be hosting Bob Hitchcock on October 20th. He will be presenting on his work with development and climate projects affecting and involving indigenous peoples in Africa and elsewhere. Continue reading…
Study Abroad in Poland Summer 2020
From the Heartland to the Heart of Europe: Challenges to Security and Democracy is a faculty-led program with the Honors Program, National Security Studies and Political Science. Applications are due January 24th, 2020 (go.unl.edu/poland) and the scholarship deadline is January 5th. Continue reading…
Originally published October 7, 2019 -
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