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Ahimsa (Abhram Beste) -- He has fair skin with freckles, brown eyes, and curly chestnut hair to his shoulders. He is tall and slim. Due to scoliosis, his spine curves strongly to the right, so his right hand hangs several inches lower than his left. He needs reading glasses. He is touch-dominant. His heritage is American. He speaks English, Sanskrit, Spanish, and Tibetan. He is 26 years old in 2016.
Because of his birth defect, his birth parents surrendered him in the maternity ward, and nobody wanted to adopt him. Abhram grew up in the foster system, where he suffered extreme educational trauma. By grade school, he was throwing tantrums and refusing to go to school unless physically dragged. Even then, he constantly tried to escape. It drove the adults crazy.
Eventually Abhram wound up with a better foster family who did Waldorf homeschooling. Without the pressure of textbooks and tests, he began to do better. The family was Unitarian-Universalist, so they encouraged him to explore diverse spiritual experiences that might help him come to terms with his life challenges. He decided that he liked meditation and yoga, so he became a Buddhist and took the name Ahimsa. His educational consultant, who was Jewish, helped him identify his strengths and interests with an eye toward career development. So Ahimsa became Jewish-adjacent and explored interfaith activities before circling back around to Buddhism. He became a serious pacifist and vegan. Art therapy and Waldorf brought out his creative gifts. He loved nature and enjoyed plein air artwork.
Ahimsa earned a Bachelor of Arts in Art Practice with a minor in Buddhist Studies at the University of California-Berkeley. There he joined the clubs Board Games at Berkeley, Cal Hiking and Outdoor Society, Mindfulness at Berkeley, Music Meditation Club, and Outlet unified arts community. Due to educational trauma, it took him an extra year to complete the program since he had to drop some classes because of an unsupportive or otherwise incompatible teacher. Fortunately most teachers were happy to work with his physical and psychological needs.
Next, Ahimsa went on to get a Master of Nonprofit Leadership with graduate minors in Animal Studies and in Counseling at Seattle University in Rain City, Washington. He participated in the Animal Care Club, EcoSangha Zen Community, Management Advancement Club, Seattle University Role-Playing Club, and StokeSU outdoor club. His counseling interests span art therapy, peer counseling, Buddhist and other mystical support. His Equestrian Oratory Therapy endorsements include abandonment, birth defects, educational trauma, foster care, and miscellaneous abuse. This program also took a year longer than usual.
After graduating, Ahimsa spent several months traveling around the country. He explored different nonprofit organizations to see what appealed to him. He never found one that united all his interests, though. While investigating the organizations at Hanson Hall in Omaha, Nebraska he hit on the idea of starting his own.
So Ahimsa founded the Dobutsu Kannon Temple of Animal Care. He rescues injured or abandoned animals including pets and wildlife. For each animal, he makes a profile on the temple website, including a description, photos, and videos. While everyone can see the basic profiles, donors gain access to a much bigger archive of photos and videos useful as artistic references. Ahimsa assesses each animal to see whether it is best released into the wild, adopted out as a pet, trained as a therapeutic or service animal, placed in a zoo, kept as an art model, and so on. He teaches art classes, primarily using live animals as models, but sometimes plants or other natural objects. Most classes are free to donors, although some have a materials fee; some are free to Hanson Hall members; some are free to specific target audiences, such as people with disabilities; and a few are free to everyone. The art classes go a long way toward supporting the animals.
Ahimsa networks with other organizations at Hanson Hall, especially the Tikkun Olam Collective, and sometimes does counseling. He accepts donations of nature artwork from participants in his art classes, which go up for sale in the gift shop or gallery, helping to support the animals. He also networks with other animal organizations in the area to diversify the range of live models available. These include the New Hope Veterinary Clinic, Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Purr Little Things, Raptor Conservation Alliance, and Nebraska Wildlife Rehab, Inc.
Typically Ahimsa dresses in outdoorsy menswear with soft autumn colors. He likes warm sweaters and plain or patterned hippie pants. His T-shirt themes include animal, mystical, and vegan. He doesn't see a point in fancy clothes like suits because everything winds up covered in paint or cat hair anyhow.
Qualities: Expert (+4) Nonprofit Leadership, Expert (+4) Pacifist, Good (+2) Animal Rescue, Good (+2) Artist, Good (+2) Buddhist, Good (+2) Counselor, Good (+2) Jewish Adjacent, Good (+2) Touch-Dominant, Good (+2) Vegan
Poor (-2) Educational Trauma
Purr Little Things is a charity which rescues cats. The ones they can't find permanent homes for are put to work as purr generators. Among the services offered are borrowing cats to purr on people -- very popular in cases of grief or broken bones -- and making videos of individual cats or piles of cats on a bed purring. Even some of the "less adoptable" cats have found homes after becoming popular through the videos. Purr Little Things customarily hires a core staff of a veterinarian, assistants, office manager, and a few cat cuddlers; the rest of the work is done by volunteers. Both paid and unpaid positions are popular among retirees and people with disabilities. The program is so successful that branches of the charity often break even, and sometimes turn a profit which can be reinvested in helping more cats.
ahimsa - The devotion to non-violence and respect for all forms of life. Practicers of ahimsa are often vegetarians or vegans
Bachelor of Arts in Art Practice
at the University of California-Berkeley
Major Requirements
In addition to the University, campus, and college requirements, listed on the College Requirements tab, students must fulfill the below requirements specific to their major program.
Lower Division Courses
Code Title Units
Prerequisites
ART 7 California en Plein Air 1-7
ART 8 Introduction to Visual Thinking 4
One lower division History of Art class (HISTART)
HISTART 33 Buddhist Art of Asia 3
L&S Reading and Composition courses (R1A and R1B)
SEASIAN R5A Self, Representation, and Nation
HISTART R1B Reading and Writing About Visual Experiences
One of the "Foundations" courses listed below
Lower Division Requirements
Select three studio courses from the following:
ART 12 Drawing: Foundations [4]
ART 13 Painting: Foundations [4]
ART 14 Sculpture: Foundations [4]
ART 26 Moving Image: Foundations [4]
Course List
Reading & Composition Courses
Upper Division Courses
Code Title Units
The following two courses are required for the upper division group
ART 119 Global Perspectives in Contemporary Art 4
( an art history course for majors)
ART 185 Senior Projects/Professional Practices 4
(a studio class)
Select five studio courses from the following: 1 20
ART 103 Advanced Painting: Reconsidering the Portrait & Figure [4]
ART 116 Ancient Pigments & Contemporary Drawing Practices [4]
ART 133 Advanced Sculpture: Meaning in Material [4]
ART 141 Temporal Structures: Video and Performance Art [4]
ART 160 Special Topics in Visual Studies: Asian Art Practices [4]
ART 164 Art and Meditation [4]
ART 165 Art, Medicine, and Disabilities [4]
Select one history of art class which focuses on 20th century topics
HISTART 100 Theories and Methods of Art History [4]
Minor in Buddhist Studies
at the University of California-Berkeley
Minor Requirements
Students who have a strong interest in an area of study outside their major often decide to complete a minor program. These programs have set requirements and are noted officially on the transcript in the memoranda section, but are not noted on diplomas.
Requirements
Language Requirement 1
Two semesters of a relevant Asian language: 2
SANSKR 100A Elementary Sanskrit
& SANSKR 100B Elementary Sanskrit
TIBETAN 1A Elementary Tibetan
& TIBETAN 1B Elementary Tibetan
Upper Division Core Requirement (5 courses) 3,4
Select three courses in Buddhist Studies
BUDDSTD C50 Introduction to the Study of Buddhism [4]
BUDDSTD C120 Buddhism on the Silk Road [4]
BUDDSTD C126 Buddhism and the Environment [4]
BUDDSTD 150 The Origins and Development of Buddhist Art in South Asia [4]
BUDDSTD C154 Death, Dreams, and Visions in Tibetan Buddhism [4]
BUDDSTD 190 Topics in the Study of Buddhism: Interfaith Relations [4]
Select two additional upper division elective courses from Buddhist Studies, East Asian Languages and Cultures, South and Southeast Asian Studies, and History of Art courses.
Clubs
Board Games at Berkeley
We are a social club that hosts two game nights a week and has thriving D&D and Magic the Gathering communities! All game nights are completely free, and there are no commitment or membership requirements for the club. For up-to-date info on our game nights and events, please use the following link for our email newsletter!
Cal Hiking and Outdoor Society
The largest and oldest outdoor club on campus!
Community members, undergrads, and grad students get together to enjoy any and all outdoor activities. Hiking, camping, backpacking, climbing, yoga, slacklining... you name, we do it!
Mindfulness at Berkeley
Mindfulness at Berkeley aims to provide a forum for learning mindfulness meditation: a practice with its origins in the early Theravada Buddhist tradition. Together, we hope to create a supportive environment for both beginners and dedicated practitioners to collectively deepen our understanding and share about practice.
Music Meditation Club
Discover spiritual solutions to material problems through musical mantra meditation, philosophical discussion and free vegetarian food. Everyone and anyone is welcome!
The Music Meditation Club at UCB helps enhance and balance out the lives of students through musical mantra meditation, soulful philosophical discussion and sumptuous vegan snacks. We meet every week and have a variety of other exciting events throughout the year. All events are free for everyone!
Outlet unified arts community
Outlet aims to build a unified arts community at UC Berkeley and open up access to all visual arts to both beginners and advanced artists, thus creating a centralized organization in which artists of varying interests and backgrounds can come together and grow creatively and socially.
We further serve both the campus community and the wider bay area community by providing access to arts education through workshops and classes taught by members in areas where such opportunities may not be available, such as local schools and hospitals. Outlet also hosts a free gallery every semester to display the achievements of our members and to spread awareness and appreciation for art.
Our workshops are held weekly from 7-9pm (weekday TBA). Members may submit works to be showcased in our semesterly galleries or be featured on our pages, as well as hang out with other members during socials. Join us to meet new artists and learn new techniques or mediums in a friendly, open environment!
Master of Nonprofit Leadership
at Seattle University in Rain City, Washington
Social Justice-Centered Nonprofit Leadership
LEARN TO LEAD FOR LASTING IMPACT
Our program is built on the national standards established by the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council, the international membership association comprised of academic centers or programs at accredited colleges and universities that focus on the study of nonprofit/nongovernmental organizations, voluntary action, and/or philanthropy.
Curriculum
COMPLETE YOUR 45-CREDIT DEGREE IN 22 MONTHS
Dynamic coursework, taught by a distinguished mix of Seattle U faculty and practitioner instructors, builds on the diverse professional experiences that you and your cohort bring to the classroom.
• 39 credits of core coursework, completed with your cohort
• 6 elective credits
Your core coursework includes your 3-credit practicum
• Consult with local nonprofit organizations
• Immediately apply your classroom learning to real world situations
If you have extensive leadership and managerial experience, you may petition to replace the practicum with an elective course.
The program culminates in the Capstone Project, a synthesis of focused academic study and the results of your community practicum experience.
Degree Requirements
The MNPL program requires 45 credits taught through 15 courses offered over 18 to 22 months. Students are required to take 39 core credits and 6 elective credits. The final required course, NPLR 5900, allows each student to pursue in-depth research on a subject of personal interest. Electives and/or transferred credits may be substituted for core classes if approved via petition by the department and dean.
Practicum
The practicum integrates and applies the nonprofit leadership theories being learned in the course work with the realities of the workplace. This practicum is required of all students, although students with significant nonprofit professional experience can apply for a waiver. The experience provides students the opportunity to apply their knowledge within Puget Sound nonprofit organizations.
Typical Program of Study
The majority of the core classes are offered in the first year, and a combination of core and elective courses are offered during the second year. The program schedule below outlines the course offerings for the first and second year. Students may choose to accelerate their progress through the curriculum by adding electives during the first year of study.
Required Core Courses, 39 credits, including:
• NPLR 5150 - Fundamentals of the Nonprofit Sector 3 credit hours
• NPLR 5250 - Nonprofit Leadership 3 credit hours
• NPLR 5350 - Planning and Evaluation 3 credit hours
• NPLR 5360 - Financial Management 3 credit hours
• NPLR 5370 - Nonprofit Governance 3 credit hours
• NPLR 5380 - Leading Staff and Volunteers 3 credit hours
• NPLR 5410 - Nonprofit Policy and Advocacy 3 credit hours
• NPLR 5420 - Nonprofit Marketing and Communications 3 credit hours
• NPLR 5430 - Fundraising and Philanthropy 3 credit hours
• NPLR 5480 - Social Justice in the Third Sector 3 credit hours
• NPLR 5800 - Applied Research Methods 3 credit hours
• NPLR 5900 - Capstone 3 credit hours
• NPLR 5950 - Practicum 1 credit hour (3 credits required)
Electives, 6 credits, choose from:
• NPLR 5610 - Individual Giving 3 credit hours
• NPLR 5640 - Grantwriting and Management 3 credit hours
• Other graduate-level electives approved by advisor
Minimum credits required for degree: (45)
Graduate Minor in Animal Studies (T-American)
at Seattle University in Rain City, Washington
Course Descriptions
BIOL 1620 - Biology II: Evolution and Ecology
BIOL 1621 - Biology II Lab
BIOL 3800 - Animal Behavior
BIOL 3880 - Animal Physiology
BIOL 4670 - Wildlife Ecology
BIOL 4960 - Independent Study: Animal Rescue
FILM 3007 - Animals, Film & Media: The Representation of Nonhuman Life Onscreen
PHIL 3780 - Environmental Philosophy
Minor in Counseling (T-American)
at Seattle University in Rain City, Washington
Undergraduate Courses
Graduate Courses
PSYC 4270 - Introduction to Counseling
COUNO 5100 - Fundamental Counseling Skills
COUNO 5130 - Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling
COUNO 5080 - Professional and Ethical Issues in Counseling
COUNO 5910 - Special Topics: Artistic and Expressive Therapies
COUNO 5910 - Special Topics: Equestrian Oratory Therapy
COUNO 5910 - Special Topics: Peer Counseling
COUNO 5910 - Special Topics: Spiritual Counseling
Clubs
Animal Care Club (T-American)
This club covers a wide variety of animal interests including pets, livestock, therapeutic and service animals, wildlife, zoology, animal rights, and animal rescue. The club has a whole host of mascots (mostly rescued animals) cared for by members. Activities include presentations, plant-based cooking classes, animal care lessons, animal rescue work, activism, farm visits, wilderness excursions, and more.
EcoSangha Zen Community
To be a Buddhist is to be both an ecologist and a conservationist. This is the vision EcoSangha strives to promote. It is a vision modeled on the Buddha as the Great Physician who is called to the service of those in pain and suffering, who scientifically investigates the nature of and prognosis for an ailment and then compassionately effects a cure. The progression from symptom to cure is presented by the Buddha in his fundamental teaching of the Four Noble Truths: symptom, diagnosis, prognosis and cure.
Management Advancement Club
Management Advancement Club (MAC) is more than an organization, but a network that strives to uplift its members with much-needed leadership and management skills. MAC does the most to prepare its members for success and create opportunities for team-building, networking, interactive lessons/workshops, and job updates. In addition, we create a network for undergraduates, graduates/alumni, and faculty to connect, mentor, and teach each other the realities of post-grad life. It’s a part of our mission to constantly learn from each other with an open mind and open heart. MAC is an organization that makes every major a people major.
Seattle University Role-Playing Club
We are a group of passionate role-players from many backgrounds and levels of experience who gather to make tabletop role-playing accessible and fun for everyone- whether you are a seasoned veteran or have never played before. "Old-school" tabletop gaming allows you to participate in a shared storytelling experience like no other in which we all work together to create a self-contained, one-of-a-kind story every single time we play. In addition to playing classic games like Dungeons and Dragons (5th Edition), we will also hold sessions where you can learn more about becoming a better player, or even how to run your very own campaign at home! When you join SU-Play, you will be contacted by one of our Dungeon Masters who will either direct you to an upcoming Character Creation Session, or schedule you for a one-on-one meeting to discuss how the club works and guide you through the character creation process. Once you have a character, you are free to RSVP to sessions.
StokeSU outdoor club
We are an informal community group for SU students to connect with one another and find or create opportunities to get outside! Whether you're looking for hiking recommendations, a ride to the climbing gym, or some friends to share adventures (and gas money) with, we're stoked to invite everyone to get outside together.
Dōbutsu Shūgō Kannon 動物集合観音
Also known as Dōbutsu Kannon. A modern form of Kannon devoted to the care of suffering animals, one granting eternal rest to pets, one invoked in prayers for deceased pets at pet cemeteries.
See Ahimsa's cat buddha T-shirt.
Peggy lost her back feet to frostbite.
Debbye Harriet -- She has pinkish-fair skin, brown eyes, and long wavy hair of dark brown. She is tall and skinny with shallow curves. She has a long face with high cheekbones and a big nose. Her heritage is mixed-race including African, American, and Pawnee. She speaks English. She is 29 years old in 2016.
Debbye started college at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a basketball scholarship, with a General Studies major as she explored her professional options. Over winter break her freshman year, she got into the middle of a huge freeway pileup involving dozens of cars. As a result, she lost her left arm at the shoulder and several toes on her left foot; she also has big scars down her left side.
Another Door Opens approached Debbye to help her choose a new college career with their financial support. She picked Disability Studies, originally expecting to explore adaptive sports. However, Introduction to Animals and Disabilities hooked her interest, and instead she focused on that. While there, Debbye joined Big Red Readers, Competitive Puzzlers Club, Disc Golf, Nebraskans for the Upgraded Treatment of Squirrels, and University of Nebraska Boots and Cats a cappella music group. She also volunteered with Another Door Opens. Debbye took a little longer to graduate, 5 years instead of 4, accounting for her injuries and taking time to find a focus. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Disability Studies with concentration in Animals and Disabilities plus a Hobby Minor. She also completed the non-degree Pre-Veterinary Medicine Program.
Debbye went on to complete the Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine at the School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. There she participated in Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communication Graduate Student Association, Nebraskans for the Upgraded Treatment of Squirrels, Photo Club, UNL Fly Fishing Club, and UNL Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine Student American Veterinary Medical Association.
Currently Debbye lives in Omaha, Nebraska. There she specializes in the care of disabled animals. She works at the New Hope Veterinary Clinic, which has a large animal clinic just outside of town and a small animal clinic in town now far from Hanson Hall. She is a key supporter of the Dobutsu Kannon Temple of Animal Care at Hanson Hall, which cares for many disabled animals.
Debbye prefers practical women's clothes for work and casual wear. Her base colors are black and white, accented with rich shades of blue, green, purple, and red. Wearing a skin-tight underlayer protects and compresses her scars for better health and comfort, although she can go without it. She likes Breton striped tops and thematic T-shirts for topics like nature and photography. Debbye pays to have her tops tailored so the empty sleeve is removed instead of just pinned up. She especially loves one-sleeved blouses, because she doesn't have to pay extra for tailoring before she can wear them.
Qualities: Expert (+4) Veterinarian, Good (+2) Disability Studies, Good (+2) Hobbies, Good (+2) Visual-Spatial Intelligence
Poor (-2) Tall Girl Problems
Disability Studies with concentration in Animals and Disabilities (T-American)
at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Major: 50 credits
Core Required Courses (9 credits)
Majors take 9 credits of core coursework.
Rethinking (dis)Ability
Types of Disabilities
AND one of
Living with Disability
Lab Required Course (4 credits)
Choose one lecture and lab pair.
Biology Lecture
Biology Lab
Advanced Required Courses (6 credits)
Anthropology of Social Movements
Ethical Issues in Disability Studies
There are 21 credits divided among 6 main topics, plus the optional Animals and Disabilities, typically diversified. Students may choose a concentration by taking 12 credits in one topic and 9 credits spread across 3 other topics. Advocacy requires either an Outside Experience, Internship, or Service Learning; plus 12 credits in Legal Issues and/or Inclusivity and Advocacy. Caregiving requires the Biology Lab option plus 12 credits from Health Issues and/or Types of Disabilities. Inclusive Design requires the Adaptive Computer Science or Inclusive Design Lab option plus 12 credits from Inclusivity and Advocacy.
Adaptive Sports (optional)
Introduction to Adaptive Sports
Animals and Disabilities (optional)
Introduction to Animals and Disabilities
Animals with Disabilities
Adaptive Options for Animal Rehabilitation
Disabilties in Wild, Zoo, and Endangered Animals
Health Issues (3 credits)
Choose one of:
Adaptive First Aid
Legal Issues (3 credits)
Choose one of:
Disability, Rights, and Culture
Inclusivity and Advocacy (6 credits)
Choose two of:
Accommodations and Problem-Solving
Disability and Diversity in Physical Activity
Outside Experiences
Students may earn credit through these inclusive programs.
Another Door Opens
Electives (7 credits)
Choose from any listed courses not already taken.
Anatomy and Physiology
Historic and Modern Adaptive Equipment
(She worked at the local human society, focusing on disabled pets.)
Capstone (3 credits)
Majors choose 3 credits of capstone coursework.
Service Learning in Disability Studies (1-3 credits)
Another Door Opens is a Terramagne-American program for people with acquired disabilities. It offers free college or other education in professions convenient for blind, deaf, paralyzed, or otherwise disabled people. For the most physically limited, it offers a wide array of highly theoretical fields such as computer programming, ethics, linguistics, philosophy, and quantum mechanics that rely little on the body. For those with brain injuries or mental disabilities, it presents more physical options such as arts and crafts, organic gardening, and pet care. Another Door Opens also provides grants to makerspaces, business incubators, and other organizations if they uphold inclusive goals; the payouts go higher for those who include more different types of disabled consultants and/or members. By supporting people in the pursuit of a new career, this program provides emotional engagement, achievement, and independence at a time when survivors often feel hopeless.
Major Requirements
PPVM Pre-Veterinary Medicine Core
The following courses fulfill the PVET requirements for the Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine (PPVM), a cooperative program between the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and Iowa State University. Criteria for admission to that program may be found on the PPVM website at http://vetmed.unl.edu/prospectivestudents. This program may be modified so that a student may qualify academically for admission to any American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education-accredited veterinary school. Students planning to attend other veterinary schools must check with those schools to determine the differences between the other veterinary school and the PPVM PVET requirements.
Code Title Credit Hours
College Integrative Course
SCIL 101 Science and Decision-Making for a Complex World 1 3
Credit Hours Subtotal: 3
Veterinary Science
PVET 101 Success in Veterinary Science 1
Credit Hours Subtotal: 1
Natural Science Courses
Life Sciences 2
LIFE 120 Fundamentals of Biology I
& LIFE 120L Fundamentals of Biology I laboratory (ACE 4) 4
LIFE 121 Fundamentals of Biology II
& LIFE 121L Fundamentals of Biology II Laboratory (ACE 4) 4
Genetics
PLAS 215 Genetics 4
Veterinary School Science 3
Select one course from the following: 4-5
VBMS 407 Introduction to Veterinary Anatomy
Chemistry
CHEM 109A General Chemistry I
& CHEM 109L General Chemistry I Laboratory (ACE 4) 4
CHEM 110A General Chemistry II
& CHEM 110L General Chemistry II Laboratory (ACE 4) 4
CHEM 251 Organic Chemistry I 3
CHEM 253 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1
Physics
Select one of the following: 4 5
PHYS 141 Elementary General Physics I (ACE 4)
Biological Chemistry
Select one of the following: 3
BIOC 401 Elements of Biochemistry
BIOC 431 / BIOS 431 / CHEM 431 Biochemistry I: Structure and Metabolism
Credit Hours Subtotal: 36
Mathematics and Statistics
Select 5-6 hours of the following: 5 5-6
MATH 103 College Algebra and Trigonometry (only 2 credit hours apply)
STAT 218 Introduction to Statistics
Credit Hours Subtotal: 5-6
Communications
Written Communication (ACE 1) 6
Select any two ACE 1 courses 6
Oral Communication (ACE 2) 6
Select any ACE 2 course 3
Credit Hours Subtotal: 9
Economics (ACE 6) 7
Select one of the following: 3
AECN 141 Introduction to the Economics of Agriculture
Credit Hours Subtotal: 3
ACE Courses
Select one course each from ACE outcomes 5, 7, 8, and 9 12
Credit Hours Subtotal: 12
Total Credit Hours 69-70
Course List
Hobby Minor (T-American)
at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Colleges often offer one or more hobby minors such as Birdwatching, Collecting, Cooking, Exercise and Sports, Fandom (various topics), Fibercrafts, Gaming, Gardening, Ham Radio, Historical Recreation, Homebrewing, Jewelrymaking, Music, Pets and Livestock, Photography, Recreational Math, Travel, Volunteering, Wilderness Skills, or Woodworking. Many standard majors such as English Literature, Creative Writing, and Studio Arts offer minors that can be listed in the hobby minor section. Some colleges even have a Personal Recreation or Leisure Studies minor where students can explore multiple hobbies along with a core class or two in personal development. A Leisure Studies or Personal Development major usually has a cluster of classes on hobbies.
A hobby minor can serve the same two purposes as any other: 1) support the major, or 2) unrelated personal interest for healthy work-life balance. A hobby minor can support majors such as Small Business Management or Human Services. Students who take a minor in Exercise and Sports or English Literature are much more likely to continue doing those things lifelong compared to other people who often quit exercising or reading when no longer forced to do it for school.
Hobbies List
Core (6 Credit Hours)
Everyone takes these courses.
Personal Development Through Hobbies (T-American) (3 Semester Credit Hours)
Hobbies with Family and Friends (T-American) (3 Semester Credit Hours)
Additions (at least 9 Credit Hours)
These can be courses or clubs. Courses must add up to at least 9 Credit Hours. There must be at least one club or other group.
Choose one creative hobby:
Nebraska en Plein Air (T-American) (6 Semester Credit Hours)
She took this course based on photography, one credit hour at a time, spread over six semesters.
Choose one food and drink hobby:
Adaptive Cooking (T-American) (3 Semester Credit Hours)
Choose one game/puzzle hobby:
Competitive Puzzlers Club (T-American)
This club holds lessons, practice sessions, and competitions for a variety of puzzle-type games and toys including crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, Rubik's cubes and other twisty puzzles, etc.
Choose one mental hobby:
Big Red Readers
We'll meet once a month to discuss a group-selected book, exploring our overall thoughts and opinions of it over snacks.
Choose one musical hobby:
University of Nebraska Boots and Cats
The purpose of this organization is to educate its members about a cappella singing by providing a specific context in which members are able to gain experience singing a cappella music. The intent of the University of Nebraska Boots and Cats is to entertain students, faculty, and community members by performing a cappella music. The group will perform in one concert each semester. Further, the group will be available for hire by members of campus and the community.
Choose one physical activity:
Disc Golf
UNL offers disc golf competitions, but the rest of Lincoln also has other disc golf courses and activites. Many people enjoy traveling around to different ones.
Courses
Clubs
Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine
School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Curriculum
For the Class of 2021-present
The list below is the core curriculum for students in the Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine. Every effort has been made to make the list accurate as of the date of publication. However, all policies, procedures, fees, and charges are subject to change at any time by appropriate action of the faculty, the university administration, or the Board of Regents, State of Nebraska. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Graduate and Professional Courses
download this table as pdf file
VM 1 Curriculum
Fall Semester Course Course Name Credit hours
VMED 511 Foundations of Veterinary Medicine I 3
VMED 550 Nutritional Biochemistry 2
VMED 630 Veterinary Anatomy I 6
VMED 645 Animal Physiology I 4
VMED 660 Veterinary Histology 4
VMED 680 Veterinary Immunology 2
TOTAL 21
Spring Semester Course Course Name Credit hours
VMED 512 Foundations of Veterinary Medicine II 2
VMED 631 Veterinary Anatomy II 4
VMED 637 Veterinary Neuroanatomy 3
VMED 642 Veterinary General, Cellular and Molecular Pathology 4
VMED 646 Animal Physiology II 4
VMED 650 Anatomic Radiology 1
VMED 531 Introduction to Animal Welfare 1
TOTAL 19
VM 2 Curriculum
Fall Semester Course Course Name Credit hours
VMED 513 Foundations of Veterinary Medicine III 3
VMED 583 Principles of Surgery 3
VMED 672 Veterinary Systemic Pathology I 4
VMED 676 Veterinary Parasitology 4
VMED 686 Veterinary Microbiology 5
TOTAL 19
Spring Semester Course Course Name Credit hours
VMED 514 Foundations of Veterinary Medicine IV 2
VMED 596 Special Topics in Veterinary Medicine: Construction and Application of Animal Prostheses 5
VMED 654 Pharmacology 3
VMED 687 Veterinary Virology 3
VMED 688 Veterinary Public Health 3
VMED 584 (VPTH 425) Veterinary Clinical Pathology 4
TOTAL 20
Courses
Clubs
Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communication Graduate Student Association
Nebraskans for the Upgraded Treatment of Squirrels
Nebraskans for the Upgraded Treatment of Squirrels (NUTS) aims to raise awareness of and appreciation for all life forms on campus, primarily as the group’s name suggests, squirrels. NUTS intends to the bring attention to the problem of cruelty against animals on campus. Members (known as Squirrel Scouts) will advocate for the safety of squirrels on campus, through events such as an anti-squirrel violence protest on a day to be determined. Other activities include squirrel watching parties, squirrel photography contests, squirrel t-shirt design contests and sales, and other various squirrel-related activities to be decided on during monthly meetings of NUTS members.
Photo Club
To further the education of students interested in fine art photography outside of the classroom. Students will gather from different levels of study to talk about their work, work of others, and ideas to benefit their future. Potential activities that the Fine Art Photo Club may do are group exhibitions, a print sale, gallery and museum tours, attend a conference, and invite speakers to come lecture.
UNL Fly Fishing Club
A group of UNL students, staff, and alumni passionate about the outdoors and the art of fly fishing! UNL Fly Fishing Club aims to connect others through fly fishing outings as much as possible throughout the year. In addition, we try to engage members in events through Cornhusker Fly Fishing (UNLFF members have honorary membership in CFF) such as speakers, competitions, and fly tying events. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month.
UNL Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine Student American Veterinary Medical Association
The object of the UNL Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine Student Organization will be to provide an organized means of promoting educational and recreation activities for students in the professional program in veterinary medicine at UNL.
Ahimsa (Abhram Beste) -- He has fair skin with freckles, brown eyes, and curly chestnut hair to his shoulders. He is tall and slim. Due to scoliosis, his spine curves strongly to the right, so his right hand hangs several inches lower than his left. He needs reading glasses. He is touch-dominant. His heritage is American. He speaks English, Sanskrit, Spanish, and Tibetan. He is 26 years old in 2016.
Because of his birth defect, his birth parents surrendered him in the maternity ward, and nobody wanted to adopt him. Abhram grew up in the foster system, where he suffered extreme educational trauma. By grade school, he was throwing tantrums and refusing to go to school unless physically dragged. Even then, he constantly tried to escape. It drove the adults crazy.
Eventually Abhram wound up with a better foster family who did Waldorf homeschooling. Without the pressure of textbooks and tests, he began to do better. The family was Unitarian-Universalist, so they encouraged him to explore diverse spiritual experiences that might help him come to terms with his life challenges. He decided that he liked meditation and yoga, so he became a Buddhist and took the name Ahimsa. His educational consultant, who was Jewish, helped him identify his strengths and interests with an eye toward career development. So Ahimsa became Jewish-adjacent and explored interfaith activities before circling back around to Buddhism. He became a serious pacifist and vegan. Art therapy and Waldorf brought out his creative gifts. He loved nature and enjoyed plein air artwork.
Ahimsa earned a Bachelor of Arts in Art Practice with a minor in Buddhist Studies at the University of California-Berkeley. There he joined the clubs Board Games at Berkeley, Cal Hiking and Outdoor Society, Mindfulness at Berkeley, Music Meditation Club, and Outlet unified arts community. Due to educational trauma, it took him an extra year to complete the program since he had to drop some classes because of an unsupportive or otherwise incompatible teacher. Fortunately most teachers were happy to work with his physical and psychological needs.
Next, Ahimsa went on to get a Master of Nonprofit Leadership with graduate minors in Animal Studies and in Counseling at Seattle University in Rain City, Washington. He participated in the Animal Care Club, EcoSangha Zen Community, Management Advancement Club, Seattle University Role-Playing Club, and StokeSU outdoor club. His counseling interests span art therapy, peer counseling, Buddhist and other mystical support. His Equestrian Oratory Therapy endorsements include abandonment, birth defects, educational trauma, foster care, and miscellaneous abuse. This program also took a year longer than usual.
After graduating, Ahimsa spent several months traveling around the country. He explored different nonprofit organizations to see what appealed to him. He never found one that united all his interests, though. While investigating the organizations at Hanson Hall in Omaha, Nebraska he hit on the idea of starting his own.
So Ahimsa founded the Dobutsu Kannon Temple of Animal Care. He rescues injured or abandoned animals including pets and wildlife. For each animal, he makes a profile on the temple website, including a description, photos, and videos. While everyone can see the basic profiles, donors gain access to a much bigger archive of photos and videos useful as artistic references. Ahimsa assesses each animal to see whether it is best released into the wild, adopted out as a pet, trained as a therapeutic or service animal, placed in a zoo, kept as an art model, and so on. He teaches art classes, primarily using live animals as models, but sometimes plants or other natural objects. Most classes are free to donors, although some have a materials fee; some are free to Hanson Hall members; some are free to specific target audiences, such as people with disabilities; and a few are free to everyone. The art classes go a long way toward supporting the animals.
Ahimsa networks with other organizations at Hanson Hall, especially the Tikkun Olam Collective, and sometimes does counseling. He accepts donations of nature artwork from participants in his art classes, which go up for sale in the gift shop or gallery, helping to support the animals. He also networks with other animal organizations in the area to diversify the range of live models available. These include the New Hope Veterinary Clinic, Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Purr Little Things, Raptor Conservation Alliance, and Nebraska Wildlife Rehab, Inc.
Typically Ahimsa dresses in outdoorsy menswear with soft autumn colors. He likes warm sweaters and plain or patterned hippie pants. His T-shirt themes include animal, mystical, and vegan. He doesn't see a point in fancy clothes like suits because everything winds up covered in paint or cat hair anyhow.
Qualities: Expert (+4) Nonprofit Leadership, Expert (+4) Pacifist, Good (+2) Animal Rescue, Good (+2) Artist, Good (+2) Buddhist, Good (+2) Counselor, Good (+2) Jewish Adjacent, Good (+2) Touch-Dominant, Good (+2) Vegan
Poor (-2) Educational Trauma
Purr Little Things is a charity which rescues cats. The ones they can't find permanent homes for are put to work as purr generators. Among the services offered are borrowing cats to purr on people -- very popular in cases of grief or broken bones -- and making videos of individual cats or piles of cats on a bed purring. Even some of the "less adoptable" cats have found homes after becoming popular through the videos. Purr Little Things customarily hires a core staff of a veterinarian, assistants, office manager, and a few cat cuddlers; the rest of the work is done by volunteers. Both paid and unpaid positions are popular among retirees and people with disabilities. The program is so successful that branches of the charity often break even, and sometimes turn a profit which can be reinvested in helping more cats.
ahimsa - The devotion to non-violence and respect for all forms of life. Practicers of ahimsa are often vegetarians or vegans
Bachelor of Arts in Art Practice
at the University of California-Berkeley
Major Requirements
In addition to the University, campus, and college requirements, listed on the College Requirements tab, students must fulfill the below requirements specific to their major program.
Lower Division Courses
Code Title Units
Prerequisites
ART 7 California en Plein Air 1-7
ART 8 Introduction to Visual Thinking 4
One lower division History of Art class (HISTART)
HISTART 33 Buddhist Art of Asia 3
L&S Reading and Composition courses (R1A and R1B)
SEASIAN R5A Self, Representation, and Nation
HISTART R1B Reading and Writing About Visual Experiences
One of the "Foundations" courses listed below
Lower Division Requirements
Select three studio courses from the following:
ART 12 Drawing: Foundations [4]
ART 13 Painting: Foundations [4]
ART 14 Sculpture: Foundations [4]
ART 26 Moving Image: Foundations [4]
Course List
Reading & Composition Courses
Upper Division Courses
Code Title Units
The following two courses are required for the upper division group
ART 119 Global Perspectives in Contemporary Art 4
( an art history course for majors)
ART 185 Senior Projects/Professional Practices 4
(a studio class)
Select five studio courses from the following: 1 20
ART 103 Advanced Painting: Reconsidering the Portrait & Figure [4]
ART 116 Ancient Pigments & Contemporary Drawing Practices [4]
ART 133 Advanced Sculpture: Meaning in Material [4]
ART 141 Temporal Structures: Video and Performance Art [4]
ART 160 Special Topics in Visual Studies: Asian Art Practices [4]
ART 164 Art and Meditation [4]
ART 165 Art, Medicine, and Disabilities [4]
Select one history of art class which focuses on 20th century topics
HISTART 100 Theories and Methods of Art History [4]
Minor in Buddhist Studies
at the University of California-Berkeley
Minor Requirements
Students who have a strong interest in an area of study outside their major often decide to complete a minor program. These programs have set requirements and are noted officially on the transcript in the memoranda section, but are not noted on diplomas.
Requirements
Language Requirement 1
Two semesters of a relevant Asian language: 2
SANSKR 100A Elementary Sanskrit
& SANSKR 100B Elementary Sanskrit
TIBETAN 1A Elementary Tibetan
& TIBETAN 1B Elementary Tibetan
Upper Division Core Requirement (5 courses) 3,4
Select three courses in Buddhist Studies
BUDDSTD C50 Introduction to the Study of Buddhism [4]
BUDDSTD C120 Buddhism on the Silk Road [4]
BUDDSTD C126 Buddhism and the Environment [4]
BUDDSTD 150 The Origins and Development of Buddhist Art in South Asia [4]
BUDDSTD C154 Death, Dreams, and Visions in Tibetan Buddhism [4]
BUDDSTD 190 Topics in the Study of Buddhism: Interfaith Relations [4]
Select two additional upper division elective courses from Buddhist Studies, East Asian Languages and Cultures, South and Southeast Asian Studies, and History of Art courses.
Clubs
Board Games at Berkeley
We are a social club that hosts two game nights a week and has thriving D&D and Magic the Gathering communities! All game nights are completely free, and there are no commitment or membership requirements for the club. For up-to-date info on our game nights and events, please use the following link for our email newsletter!
Cal Hiking and Outdoor Society
The largest and oldest outdoor club on campus!
Community members, undergrads, and grad students get together to enjoy any and all outdoor activities. Hiking, camping, backpacking, climbing, yoga, slacklining... you name, we do it!
Mindfulness at Berkeley
Mindfulness at Berkeley aims to provide a forum for learning mindfulness meditation: a practice with its origins in the early Theravada Buddhist tradition. Together, we hope to create a supportive environment for both beginners and dedicated practitioners to collectively deepen our understanding and share about practice.
Music Meditation Club
Discover spiritual solutions to material problems through musical mantra meditation, philosophical discussion and free vegetarian food. Everyone and anyone is welcome!
The Music Meditation Club at UCB helps enhance and balance out the lives of students through musical mantra meditation, soulful philosophical discussion and sumptuous vegan snacks. We meet every week and have a variety of other exciting events throughout the year. All events are free for everyone!
Outlet unified arts community
Outlet aims to build a unified arts community at UC Berkeley and open up access to all visual arts to both beginners and advanced artists, thus creating a centralized organization in which artists of varying interests and backgrounds can come together and grow creatively and socially.
We further serve both the campus community and the wider bay area community by providing access to arts education through workshops and classes taught by members in areas where such opportunities may not be available, such as local schools and hospitals. Outlet also hosts a free gallery every semester to display the achievements of our members and to spread awareness and appreciation for art.
Our workshops are held weekly from 7-9pm (weekday TBA). Members may submit works to be showcased in our semesterly galleries or be featured on our pages, as well as hang out with other members during socials. Join us to meet new artists and learn new techniques or mediums in a friendly, open environment!
Master of Nonprofit Leadership
at Seattle University in Rain City, Washington
Social Justice-Centered Nonprofit Leadership
LEARN TO LEAD FOR LASTING IMPACT
Our program is built on the national standards established by the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council, the international membership association comprised of academic centers or programs at accredited colleges and universities that focus on the study of nonprofit/nongovernmental organizations, voluntary action, and/or philanthropy.
Curriculum
COMPLETE YOUR 45-CREDIT DEGREE IN 22 MONTHS
Dynamic coursework, taught by a distinguished mix of Seattle U faculty and practitioner instructors, builds on the diverse professional experiences that you and your cohort bring to the classroom.
• 39 credits of core coursework, completed with your cohort
• 6 elective credits
Your core coursework includes your 3-credit practicum
• Consult with local nonprofit organizations
• Immediately apply your classroom learning to real world situations
If you have extensive leadership and managerial experience, you may petition to replace the practicum with an elective course.
The program culminates in the Capstone Project, a synthesis of focused academic study and the results of your community practicum experience.
Degree Requirements
The MNPL program requires 45 credits taught through 15 courses offered over 18 to 22 months. Students are required to take 39 core credits and 6 elective credits. The final required course, NPLR 5900, allows each student to pursue in-depth research on a subject of personal interest. Electives and/or transferred credits may be substituted for core classes if approved via petition by the department and dean.
Practicum
The practicum integrates and applies the nonprofit leadership theories being learned in the course work with the realities of the workplace. This practicum is required of all students, although students with significant nonprofit professional experience can apply for a waiver. The experience provides students the opportunity to apply their knowledge within Puget Sound nonprofit organizations.
Typical Program of Study
The majority of the core classes are offered in the first year, and a combination of core and elective courses are offered during the second year. The program schedule below outlines the course offerings for the first and second year. Students may choose to accelerate their progress through the curriculum by adding electives during the first year of study.
Required Core Courses, 39 credits, including:
• NPLR 5150 - Fundamentals of the Nonprofit Sector 3 credit hours
• NPLR 5250 - Nonprofit Leadership 3 credit hours
• NPLR 5350 - Planning and Evaluation 3 credit hours
• NPLR 5360 - Financial Management 3 credit hours
• NPLR 5370 - Nonprofit Governance 3 credit hours
• NPLR 5380 - Leading Staff and Volunteers 3 credit hours
• NPLR 5410 - Nonprofit Policy and Advocacy 3 credit hours
• NPLR 5420 - Nonprofit Marketing and Communications 3 credit hours
• NPLR 5430 - Fundraising and Philanthropy 3 credit hours
• NPLR 5480 - Social Justice in the Third Sector 3 credit hours
• NPLR 5800 - Applied Research Methods 3 credit hours
• NPLR 5900 - Capstone 3 credit hours
• NPLR 5950 - Practicum 1 credit hour (3 credits required)
Electives, 6 credits, choose from:
• NPLR 5610 - Individual Giving 3 credit hours
• NPLR 5640 - Grantwriting and Management 3 credit hours
• Other graduate-level electives approved by advisor
Minimum credits required for degree: (45)
Graduate Minor in Animal Studies (T-American)
at Seattle University in Rain City, Washington
Course Descriptions
BIOL 1620 - Biology II: Evolution and Ecology
BIOL 1621 - Biology II Lab
BIOL 3800 - Animal Behavior
BIOL 3880 - Animal Physiology
BIOL 4670 - Wildlife Ecology
BIOL 4960 - Independent Study: Animal Rescue
FILM 3007 - Animals, Film & Media: The Representation of Nonhuman Life Onscreen
PHIL 3780 - Environmental Philosophy
Minor in Counseling (T-American)
at Seattle University in Rain City, Washington
Undergraduate Courses
Graduate Courses
PSYC 4270 - Introduction to Counseling
COUNO 5100 - Fundamental Counseling Skills
COUNO 5130 - Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling
COUNO 5080 - Professional and Ethical Issues in Counseling
COUNO 5910 - Special Topics: Artistic and Expressive Therapies
COUNO 5910 - Special Topics: Equestrian Oratory Therapy
COUNO 5910 - Special Topics: Peer Counseling
COUNO 5910 - Special Topics: Spiritual Counseling
Clubs
Animal Care Club (T-American)
This club covers a wide variety of animal interests including pets, livestock, therapeutic and service animals, wildlife, zoology, animal rights, and animal rescue. The club has a whole host of mascots (mostly rescued animals) cared for by members. Activities include presentations, plant-based cooking classes, animal care lessons, animal rescue work, activism, farm visits, wilderness excursions, and more.
EcoSangha Zen Community
To be a Buddhist is to be both an ecologist and a conservationist. This is the vision EcoSangha strives to promote. It is a vision modeled on the Buddha as the Great Physician who is called to the service of those in pain and suffering, who scientifically investigates the nature of and prognosis for an ailment and then compassionately effects a cure. The progression from symptom to cure is presented by the Buddha in his fundamental teaching of the Four Noble Truths: symptom, diagnosis, prognosis and cure.
Management Advancement Club
Management Advancement Club (MAC) is more than an organization, but a network that strives to uplift its members with much-needed leadership and management skills. MAC does the most to prepare its members for success and create opportunities for team-building, networking, interactive lessons/workshops, and job updates. In addition, we create a network for undergraduates, graduates/alumni, and faculty to connect, mentor, and teach each other the realities of post-grad life. It’s a part of our mission to constantly learn from each other with an open mind and open heart. MAC is an organization that makes every major a people major.
Seattle University Role-Playing Club
We are a group of passionate role-players from many backgrounds and levels of experience who gather to make tabletop role-playing accessible and fun for everyone- whether you are a seasoned veteran or have never played before. "Old-school" tabletop gaming allows you to participate in a shared storytelling experience like no other in which we all work together to create a self-contained, one-of-a-kind story every single time we play. In addition to playing classic games like Dungeons and Dragons (5th Edition), we will also hold sessions where you can learn more about becoming a better player, or even how to run your very own campaign at home! When you join SU-Play, you will be contacted by one of our Dungeon Masters who will either direct you to an upcoming Character Creation Session, or schedule you for a one-on-one meeting to discuss how the club works and guide you through the character creation process. Once you have a character, you are free to RSVP to sessions.
StokeSU outdoor club
We are an informal community group for SU students to connect with one another and find or create opportunities to get outside! Whether you're looking for hiking recommendations, a ride to the climbing gym, or some friends to share adventures (and gas money) with, we're stoked to invite everyone to get outside together.
Dōbutsu Shūgō Kannon 動物集合観音
Also known as Dōbutsu Kannon. A modern form of Kannon devoted to the care of suffering animals, one granting eternal rest to pets, one invoked in prayers for deceased pets at pet cemeteries.
See Ahimsa's cat buddha T-shirt.
Peggy lost her back feet to frostbite.
Debbye Harriet -- She has pinkish-fair skin, brown eyes, and long wavy hair of dark brown. She is tall and skinny with shallow curves. She has a long face with high cheekbones and a big nose. Her heritage is mixed-race including African, American, and Pawnee. She speaks English. She is 29 years old in 2016.
Debbye started college at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a basketball scholarship, with a General Studies major as she explored her professional options. Over winter break her freshman year, she got into the middle of a huge freeway pileup involving dozens of cars. As a result, she lost her left arm at the shoulder and several toes on her left foot; she also has big scars down her left side.
Another Door Opens approached Debbye to help her choose a new college career with their financial support. She picked Disability Studies, originally expecting to explore adaptive sports. However, Introduction to Animals and Disabilities hooked her interest, and instead she focused on that. While there, Debbye joined Big Red Readers, Competitive Puzzlers Club, Disc Golf, Nebraskans for the Upgraded Treatment of Squirrels, and University of Nebraska Boots and Cats a cappella music group. She also volunteered with Another Door Opens. Debbye took a little longer to graduate, 5 years instead of 4, accounting for her injuries and taking time to find a focus. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Disability Studies with concentration in Animals and Disabilities plus a Hobby Minor. She also completed the non-degree Pre-Veterinary Medicine Program.
Debbye went on to complete the Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine at the School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. There she participated in Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communication Graduate Student Association, Nebraskans for the Upgraded Treatment of Squirrels, Photo Club, UNL Fly Fishing Club, and UNL Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine Student American Veterinary Medical Association.
Currently Debbye lives in Omaha, Nebraska. There she specializes in the care of disabled animals. She works at the New Hope Veterinary Clinic, which has a large animal clinic just outside of town and a small animal clinic in town now far from Hanson Hall. She is a key supporter of the Dobutsu Kannon Temple of Animal Care at Hanson Hall, which cares for many disabled animals.
Debbye prefers practical women's clothes for work and casual wear. Her base colors are black and white, accented with rich shades of blue, green, purple, and red. Wearing a skin-tight underlayer protects and compresses her scars for better health and comfort, although she can go without it. She likes Breton striped tops and thematic T-shirts for topics like nature and photography. Debbye pays to have her tops tailored so the empty sleeve is removed instead of just pinned up. She especially loves one-sleeved blouses, because she doesn't have to pay extra for tailoring before she can wear them.
Qualities: Expert (+4) Veterinarian, Good (+2) Disability Studies, Good (+2) Hobbies, Good (+2) Visual-Spatial Intelligence
Poor (-2) Tall Girl Problems
Disability Studies with concentration in Animals and Disabilities (T-American)
at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Major: 50 credits
Core Required Courses (9 credits)
Majors take 9 credits of core coursework.
Rethinking (dis)Ability
Types of Disabilities
AND one of
Living with Disability
Lab Required Course (4 credits)
Choose one lecture and lab pair.
Biology Lecture
Biology Lab
Advanced Required Courses (6 credits)
Anthropology of Social Movements
Ethical Issues in Disability Studies
There are 21 credits divided among 6 main topics, plus the optional Animals and Disabilities, typically diversified. Students may choose a concentration by taking 12 credits in one topic and 9 credits spread across 3 other topics. Advocacy requires either an Outside Experience, Internship, or Service Learning; plus 12 credits in Legal Issues and/or Inclusivity and Advocacy. Caregiving requires the Biology Lab option plus 12 credits from Health Issues and/or Types of Disabilities. Inclusive Design requires the Adaptive Computer Science or Inclusive Design Lab option plus 12 credits from Inclusivity and Advocacy.
Adaptive Sports (optional)
Introduction to Adaptive Sports
Animals and Disabilities (optional)
Introduction to Animals and Disabilities
Animals with Disabilities
Adaptive Options for Animal Rehabilitation
Disabilties in Wild, Zoo, and Endangered Animals
Health Issues (3 credits)
Choose one of:
Adaptive First Aid
Legal Issues (3 credits)
Choose one of:
Disability, Rights, and Culture
Inclusivity and Advocacy (6 credits)
Choose two of:
Accommodations and Problem-Solving
Disability and Diversity in Physical Activity
Outside Experiences
Students may earn credit through these inclusive programs.
Another Door Opens
Electives (7 credits)
Choose from any listed courses not already taken.
Anatomy and Physiology
Historic and Modern Adaptive Equipment
(She worked at the local human society, focusing on disabled pets.)
Capstone (3 credits)
Majors choose 3 credits of capstone coursework.
Service Learning in Disability Studies (1-3 credits)
Another Door Opens is a Terramagne-American program for people with acquired disabilities. It offers free college or other education in professions convenient for blind, deaf, paralyzed, or otherwise disabled people. For the most physically limited, it offers a wide array of highly theoretical fields such as computer programming, ethics, linguistics, philosophy, and quantum mechanics that rely little on the body. For those with brain injuries or mental disabilities, it presents more physical options such as arts and crafts, organic gardening, and pet care. Another Door Opens also provides grants to makerspaces, business incubators, and other organizations if they uphold inclusive goals; the payouts go higher for those who include more different types of disabled consultants and/or members. By supporting people in the pursuit of a new career, this program provides emotional engagement, achievement, and independence at a time when survivors often feel hopeless.
Major Requirements
PPVM Pre-Veterinary Medicine Core
The following courses fulfill the PVET requirements for the Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine (PPVM), a cooperative program between the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and Iowa State University. Criteria for admission to that program may be found on the PPVM website at http://vetmed.unl.edu/prospectivestudents. This program may be modified so that a student may qualify academically for admission to any American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education-accredited veterinary school. Students planning to attend other veterinary schools must check with those schools to determine the differences between the other veterinary school and the PPVM PVET requirements.
Code Title Credit Hours
College Integrative Course
SCIL 101 Science and Decision-Making for a Complex World 1 3
Credit Hours Subtotal: 3
Veterinary Science
PVET 101 Success in Veterinary Science 1
Credit Hours Subtotal: 1
Natural Science Courses
Life Sciences 2
LIFE 120 Fundamentals of Biology I
& LIFE 120L Fundamentals of Biology I laboratory (ACE 4) 4
LIFE 121 Fundamentals of Biology II
& LIFE 121L Fundamentals of Biology II Laboratory (ACE 4) 4
Genetics
PLAS 215 Genetics 4
Veterinary School Science 3
Select one course from the following: 4-5
VBMS 407 Introduction to Veterinary Anatomy
Chemistry
CHEM 109A General Chemistry I
& CHEM 109L General Chemistry I Laboratory (ACE 4) 4
CHEM 110A General Chemistry II
& CHEM 110L General Chemistry II Laboratory (ACE 4) 4
CHEM 251 Organic Chemistry I 3
CHEM 253 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1
Physics
Select one of the following: 4 5
PHYS 141 Elementary General Physics I (ACE 4)
Biological Chemistry
Select one of the following: 3
BIOC 401 Elements of Biochemistry
BIOC 431 / BIOS 431 / CHEM 431 Biochemistry I: Structure and Metabolism
Credit Hours Subtotal: 36
Mathematics and Statistics
Select 5-6 hours of the following: 5 5-6
MATH 103 College Algebra and Trigonometry (only 2 credit hours apply)
STAT 218 Introduction to Statistics
Credit Hours Subtotal: 5-6
Communications
Written Communication (ACE 1) 6
Select any two ACE 1 courses 6
Oral Communication (ACE 2) 6
Select any ACE 2 course 3
Credit Hours Subtotal: 9
Economics (ACE 6) 7
Select one of the following: 3
AECN 141 Introduction to the Economics of Agriculture
Credit Hours Subtotal: 3
ACE Courses
Select one course each from ACE outcomes 5, 7, 8, and 9 12
Credit Hours Subtotal: 12
Total Credit Hours 69-70
Course List
Hobby Minor (T-American)
at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Colleges often offer one or more hobby minors such as Birdwatching, Collecting, Cooking, Exercise and Sports, Fandom (various topics), Fibercrafts, Gaming, Gardening, Ham Radio, Historical Recreation, Homebrewing, Jewelrymaking, Music, Pets and Livestock, Photography, Recreational Math, Travel, Volunteering, Wilderness Skills, or Woodworking. Many standard majors such as English Literature, Creative Writing, and Studio Arts offer minors that can be listed in the hobby minor section. Some colleges even have a Personal Recreation or Leisure Studies minor where students can explore multiple hobbies along with a core class or two in personal development. A Leisure Studies or Personal Development major usually has a cluster of classes on hobbies.
A hobby minor can serve the same two purposes as any other: 1) support the major, or 2) unrelated personal interest for healthy work-life balance. A hobby minor can support majors such as Small Business Management or Human Services. Students who take a minor in Exercise and Sports or English Literature are much more likely to continue doing those things lifelong compared to other people who often quit exercising or reading when no longer forced to do it for school.
Hobbies List
Core (6 Credit Hours)
Everyone takes these courses.
Personal Development Through Hobbies (T-American) (3 Semester Credit Hours)
Hobbies with Family and Friends (T-American) (3 Semester Credit Hours)
Additions (at least 9 Credit Hours)
These can be courses or clubs. Courses must add up to at least 9 Credit Hours. There must be at least one club or other group.
Choose one creative hobby:
Nebraska en Plein Air (T-American) (6 Semester Credit Hours)
She took this course based on photography, one credit hour at a time, spread over six semesters.
Choose one food and drink hobby:
Adaptive Cooking (T-American) (3 Semester Credit Hours)
Choose one game/puzzle hobby:
Competitive Puzzlers Club (T-American)
This club holds lessons, practice sessions, and competitions for a variety of puzzle-type games and toys including crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, Rubik's cubes and other twisty puzzles, etc.
Choose one mental hobby:
Big Red Readers
We'll meet once a month to discuss a group-selected book, exploring our overall thoughts and opinions of it over snacks.
Choose one musical hobby:
University of Nebraska Boots and Cats
The purpose of this organization is to educate its members about a cappella singing by providing a specific context in which members are able to gain experience singing a cappella music. The intent of the University of Nebraska Boots and Cats is to entertain students, faculty, and community members by performing a cappella music. The group will perform in one concert each semester. Further, the group will be available for hire by members of campus and the community.
Choose one physical activity:
Disc Golf
UNL offers disc golf competitions, but the rest of Lincoln also has other disc golf courses and activites. Many people enjoy traveling around to different ones.
Courses
Clubs
Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine
School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Curriculum
For the Class of 2021-present
The list below is the core curriculum for students in the Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine. Every effort has been made to make the list accurate as of the date of publication. However, all policies, procedures, fees, and charges are subject to change at any time by appropriate action of the faculty, the university administration, or the Board of Regents, State of Nebraska. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Graduate and Professional Courses
download this table as pdf file
VM 1 Curriculum
Fall Semester Course Course Name Credit hours
VMED 511 Foundations of Veterinary Medicine I 3
VMED 550 Nutritional Biochemistry 2
VMED 630 Veterinary Anatomy I 6
VMED 645 Animal Physiology I 4
VMED 660 Veterinary Histology 4
VMED 680 Veterinary Immunology 2
TOTAL 21
Spring Semester Course Course Name Credit hours
VMED 512 Foundations of Veterinary Medicine II 2
VMED 631 Veterinary Anatomy II 4
VMED 637 Veterinary Neuroanatomy 3
VMED 642 Veterinary General, Cellular and Molecular Pathology 4
VMED 646 Animal Physiology II 4
VMED 650 Anatomic Radiology 1
VMED 531 Introduction to Animal Welfare 1
TOTAL 19
VM 2 Curriculum
Fall Semester Course Course Name Credit hours
VMED 513 Foundations of Veterinary Medicine III 3
VMED 583 Principles of Surgery 3
VMED 672 Veterinary Systemic Pathology I 4
VMED 676 Veterinary Parasitology 4
VMED 686 Veterinary Microbiology 5
TOTAL 19
Spring Semester Course Course Name Credit hours
VMED 514 Foundations of Veterinary Medicine IV 2
VMED 596 Special Topics in Veterinary Medicine: Construction and Application of Animal Prostheses 5
VMED 654 Pharmacology 3
VMED 687 Veterinary Virology 3
VMED 688 Veterinary Public Health 3
VMED 584 (VPTH 425) Veterinary Clinical Pathology 4
TOTAL 20
Courses
Clubs
Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communication Graduate Student Association
Nebraskans for the Upgraded Treatment of Squirrels
Nebraskans for the Upgraded Treatment of Squirrels (NUTS) aims to raise awareness of and appreciation for all life forms on campus, primarily as the group’s name suggests, squirrels. NUTS intends to the bring attention to the problem of cruelty against animals on campus. Members (known as Squirrel Scouts) will advocate for the safety of squirrels on campus, through events such as an anti-squirrel violence protest on a day to be determined. Other activities include squirrel watching parties, squirrel photography contests, squirrel t-shirt design contests and sales, and other various squirrel-related activities to be decided on during monthly meetings of NUTS members.
Photo Club
To further the education of students interested in fine art photography outside of the classroom. Students will gather from different levels of study to talk about their work, work of others, and ideas to benefit their future. Potential activities that the Fine Art Photo Club may do are group exhibitions, a print sale, gallery and museum tours, attend a conference, and invite speakers to come lecture.
UNL Fly Fishing Club
A group of UNL students, staff, and alumni passionate about the outdoors and the art of fly fishing! UNL Fly Fishing Club aims to connect others through fly fishing outings as much as possible throughout the year. In addition, we try to engage members in events through Cornhusker Fly Fishing (UNLFF members have honorary membership in CFF) such as speakers, competitions, and fly tying events. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month.
UNL Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine Student American Veterinary Medical Association
The object of the UNL Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine Student Organization will be to provide an organized means of promoting educational and recreation activities for students in the professional program in veterinary medicine at UNL.
