• January 27, 2017

    Writing Center launches Write-With-Us Fridays

    Write-With-Us Fridays, are designed to provide space and time for advanced writers, including faculty and graduate students, to make progress on ongoing writing projects.


    When: The events are Jan. 27, Feb. 10, Feb. 24, March 10, March 31 and April 14.
    2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.,

    Where: 102 Andrews Hall.

    Full story: news.unl.edu
  • January 11, 2017

    Wellness Kitchen provides healthy instruction

    Campus Recreation is offering tips and instruction on how to prepare healthy meals in a new Wellness Kitchen.

    The kitchen is part of the Recreation and Wellness Center, a $23 million Campus Recreation facility that opened in summer 2016 on East Campus. The kitchen provides a variety of classes that offer simple recipes for wellness or nutrition solutions. The classes are open to students, faculty and staff.

    Full story: news.unl.edu
  • January 11, 2017

    Apply for May 2017 Graduation by January 27, 2017

    Applications for May 2017 Graduation are due by January 27, 2017
    Applications must be completed in MyRED on the academics tab. Once all students that are scheduled to graduate in May 2017 have done this an email notification of additional commencement ceremony information will be sent in April.

    Full story: registrar.unl.edu
  • January 11, 2017

    Student Veteran Scholarship

    NBC Universal is committed to increasing diversity both on the air and behind the scenes. Doing so provides a secure, powerful, and competitive advantage in the media and entertainment industry. As part of this commitment, Student Veterans of America and NBC Universal have partnered to distribute two (2) $12,000 scholarships to any eligible student veteran! Interested applicants are encouraged to read the below information carefully. If you meet the eligibility requirements, please click on the link at the bottom of this page to access the application form. Complete all fields and upload the required documents, preferably as PDFs. If you have any questions regarding the application or the scholarship, please contact us here.

    To be considered for the Student Veterans of America-NBCUniversal Scholarship, all required materials must be submitted and/or received no later than March 31st, 2017, 11:59PM EST.

    Eligibility:
    Eligible student veterans must meet the minimum criteria outlined below:
    In pursuit of an Associate, Bachelors, or Graduate degree at an Accredited Institution of higher education for the 2016/2017 academic year.
    Must have a Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
    Submit a Resume
    Submit proof of military service (DD214)
    Submit proof of enrollment in an accredited U.S. institution of higher education (transcript)
    Must be a U.S Citizen or have the legal right to work in U.S without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

    Essay:
    All applicants must answer the following essay questions in one document. Upload your completed essay on the application page, preferably as a PDF. Please thoroughly, but succinctly (300-500 words per essay question), answer the following prompts:
    1. Tell us about your previous leadership experiences, during your military service and beyond. How have you carried these experiences forward in the classroom or in other university activities?
    2. Please discuss how a career in the entertainment industry could align with your career goals or objectives?



    This scholarship will open on January 5th, 2017

    Full story: studentveterans.org
  • December 14, 2016

    Expanded food pantry to open in Nebraska Union

    The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is expanding upon a national trend of establishing food pantries on college campuses.
    On Jan. 9, Nebraska's Office of Student Affairs launches Huskers Helping Huskers Pantry+ in a quiet, third-floor corner of the Nebraska Union. The new facility, managed by the university's Student Money Management Center, will offer food, hygiene and other necessities alongside housing assistance and financial counseling — all for free — to Nebraska students in need of help.

    Full story: news.unl.edu
  • December 9, 2016

    State Department Jobs and Internship Opportunities

    -Now accepting applications for Diplomatic Security Special Agents! Please note the deadline to apply is December 15th! Here is link and flyer attached as well: https://careers.state.gov/work/opportunities/vacancy-announcements/sa

    -Still accepting applications for Spanish speakers for our Consular Fellows Program, deadline is December 29. Please see this link for more information https://careers.state.gov/work/opportunities/vacancy-announcements/cfp-spanish

    -Accepting applications for Foreign Service Construction Engineers. https://careers.state.gov/work/opportunities/vacancy-announcements/con

    -We are now accepting applications for Foreign Service Information Management Technical Specialist-United Communications. https://careers.state.gov/work/opportunities/vacancy-announcements/imts-uc

    -For more job opportunities with the State Department click the following link: https://careers.state.gov/work/opportunities/available-jobs

    Full story: vetsuccess.unl.edu