This week is all about developing your professional self and we're offering 6 different events. Whether it's by joining us for breakfast on diversity, or how to find a summer job or summer internship opportunities, you're sure to learn something new and useful. We look forward to seeing you
Meet our scholar in the spotlight Skyler Simpson, sophomore Art major and Textiles, Merchandise and Fashion Design minor from Omaha, NE. Skyler looks forward to working with her mentees and fellow mentors this semester. This Summer Skyler wants to save money to study abroad in Italy in Spring 2016. Continue reading…
Two W.H. Thompson Scholars, Layla Younis (Junior heading to Morocco) and Taylor Carlberg (Freshman heading to Germany) have been awarded a prestigious scholarship to fund their education abroad trips this summer. Students are still able to apply for Gilman for summer term. Deadline-March 3, 2015. Continue reading…
Join us Monday, February 16th at 2PM to learn about how to find that summer job. We'll be meeting in the Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center Ubuntu Room 202. This event will count as a life skills.
Join us on Monday, February 16th from 3-4 pm in the Unity Room to learn more about UNMC summer research opportunities. Two programs will be featured along with graduate school information: Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP) and Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP). Continue reading…
Need last minute help with your US-UK Fulbright Summer Institute Application? This workshop will give you an opportunity to get some feedback on your essays and the application. We will meet on Tuesday at 9AM in Gaughan Center Unity Room 212.
Join us Wednesday morning at 8:30AM in Ubuntu Room 202 for a breakfast event during which Dr. Helen Fagan will discuss importance of diversity and cultural competency at work, school and personal life. Breakfast will be served.
Personal Responsibility & Social Change: An Evening with Sybrina Fulton, Mother of Trayvon Martin
Wednesday, FEBRUARY 18th in the Nebraska Union Centennial Room (doors open at 5PM). Make sure to sign in with W.H. Thompson Scholars (located in the foyer by the stairs) to receive event credit. Continue reading…
Join us Thursday, February 19th at 10AM in Union Regency B-C to get help with your Gilman Application. Earning up to $5,000 can really make your study abroad experience worry-free and this walk-in session will give you a chance to get feedback on your application and how to make it competitive.
More details at: http://www.iie.org/en/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program/Application-Process
DON'T FORGET: Tax time is FAFSA time. Filling out your FAFSA allows you to qualify for different forms of Federal Student Aid (such as Pell Grant and Loans). Make sure to have your and your parents/guardians taxes ready before you start the process.
College of Business Administration offers tutors for Economics on Tuesdays (5-7PM) in CBA 208 and Wednesdays (10AM-2PM) in CBA 201. Accounting Tutors are available in CBA 383 on Mon (2:30-3:30), Tue (9:30-10:30), Wed (4-5PM), Thur (9-10AM) and Fri (12:30-1:30PM).
Information sessions on how to become a W.H. Thompson Scholars mentor continue this week. Join us Tuesday, 2/17 at 4PM in the Multicultural Center Ubuntu Room 202. Continue reading…
More details at: http://www.unl.edu/wht/Mentor%20Application%202015-2016%20%28NEW%20MENTOR%29.pdf