Patrice McMahon
McMahon receives Fulbright for timely activism research

When she was asked to apply for a Fulbright Scholars Award, political scientist Patrice McMahon had no way of knowing just how relevant her research into grassroots activism in Central Europe would become in 2022. Now, as she prepares for her 2022-23 Fulbright project to teach and conduct research at the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland, war in the region has made her plans even timelier.

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During a virtual study abroad course offered during the summer 2021, students explored Afro-Brazilian dance styles, including Samba, Forro, Arrocha, Batuque and Black Semba
Virtual study abroad course exposes students to Brazilian culture

If one is looking for silver linings of the pandemic, the creative approaches used in education has to make the list. Technology allowed students and teachers to stay connected, apply new methods for teaching and learning, and help students experience the world right in their own backyard through global experience programs. While study abroad travel was prohibited during the pandemic, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln offered a series of summer classes at half the regular tuition rate as a way to provide students global experiences without international travel. 25 experiences were offered campus wide, including six in the College of Education and Human Sciences.

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City campus plaza green space
10 Huskers honored with Student Luminary awards

Ten University of Nebraska-Lincoln students — eight undergraduates and two graduate students — were awarded Student Luminary Awards to recognize their exceptional leadership and commitment to improving the campus and community. The awardees included two international students recognized for their academic excellence and model leadership outside the classroom.

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Students gather to take a selfie before marching with their national flags during the 2021 Homecoming Parade.
Annual report celebrates global strategy progress

The 2021 Global Nebraska annual report, now available online, celebrates the university’s progress towards its global strategy, particularly in expanding global learning opportunities and support for international students and scholars.

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Nebraska's Raymond Hames
Hames to offer inside look at Amazon hunter-gatherers

University of Nebraska–Lincoln anthropologist Raymond Hames will present the spring Nebraska Lecture from 3:30 to 5 p.m. April 14 via Zoom. Hames, professor of anthropology in the School of Global Integrative Studies, will present "The Truth about Hunter-Gatherers." His talk is informed by his extensive research of native peoples of the Venezuelan Amazon, including their behavioral ecology; human ecology; food and labor exchange; and marriage and parental investment.

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Hosted at the Wick Alumni Center, the highlight of Global Glam included 40 students modeling traditional clothing from their country as well as clothing from student designers and local retailers.
Global Glam celebrates international diversity through fashion

Hosted by the International Student and Scholar Office, “Global Glam: An Evening of Fashion, Diversity and Community” brought more than 200 campus and community members together Mar. 26 to celebrate global diversity.

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International and domestic students worked together in small groups during the Mar. 22 joint session with the Intensive English Program and TEAC 813J Intercultural Communication to share migration stories through dance.
Multidisciplinary collaboration unites domestic, international students

By partnering with multiple departments, instructor Crystal Bock Thiessen redesigned her English and Community Engagement course for international students in the Intensive English Program to build stronger connections with domestic students across campus.

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350 students to attend Language Fair on March 31

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s 43rd Language Fair is March 31 at the Nebraska Union. Hosted by the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, the event allows high school students to showcase their foreign language skills through competitions including dramatic readings, musical performances, and poetry recitals. Some 350 students from across the state will participate in a variety of events, including competitions in French, German, Spanish, Russian, Chinese and Japanese.

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Mikki Sandin with students
Sandin shines as ‘living embodiment of every person and interaction matters’

Mikki Sandin's passion to help others is a beacon helping guide student success — particularly for international Huskers — in the College of Business and across the institution. Sandin, who has served for three years in the college (six total on campus), is the international business and inclusion coordinator for Nebraska Business. Her work includes working with the college's international team to offer meaningful interactions abroad, forging intercultural connections on campus and supporting experiential learning and internships.

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Twelve students, led by faculty members Georgia Jones and Dennis Perkey, pose with a Husker flag in the 2004 Olympic stadium
Spring break trip offers hands-on sports medicine, nutrition lessons

From the grounds of the ancient Olympics to modern-day metabolic testing, 12 Huskers spent spring break in Greece, immersed in the history and application of nutrition and sports medicine. Led by Georgia Jones and Dennis Perkey, faculty in Nutrition and Health Sciences, the students spent six days in Athens and Olympia touring ancient and modern Olympic stadiums, learning from top-of-the-line practitioners, and applying their studies through cooking classes and metabolic testing. Students learned the importance of understanding the historical and cultural backgrounds of their fields while embarking on a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

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