Daily Archives: October 7, 2010

Fall Bridging Disciplines Application Deadline: Friday, October 15

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FALL BRIDGING DISCIPLINES APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2010

Learn More about the Bridging Disciplines Programs!
How can you benefit from the BDPs?
How do you choose the right BDP for your interests?
How can a BDP complement your degree plan?
What is the application process for the program?
How can I write a successful BDP application essay?

Come to an Information Session with BDP Advisors

WHEN:
Every Tuesday, 11:00am -12:00pm
and
Every Wednesday, 3:00 – 4:00pm

WHERE:
FAC 1

WHAT:
BDP advisors will answer questions and tell you about the requirements for each program, how a BDP can work with your degree plan, and how to choose the right BDP for you. You will also learn about the application process and hear valuable tips about how to write an effective application essay.

WHAT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS BUT CAN’T COME TO AN INFO SESSION?

If you cannot attend one of these information sessions, please call
232-7564 to make an appointment.

For All Potential History Majors

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ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS INTERESTED IN HISTORY AS A MAJOR OR SECOND MAJOR:

We are starting to take applications for the Honors Program in History.

We are looking for energetic, ambitious juniors and sophomores.

For those who don’t know, the honors program consists of a seminar in historiography in the spring of a student’s junior year, and a two-semester thesis doing original research during their senior year.

Many honors students want to combine the program with study abroad, interdisciplinary programs, Normandy scholars, and so on.

In almost all cases we can accommodate this. Some students have taken the honors seminar in the spring of their sophomore year, gone abroad junior year, and done a thesis senior year.

The honors director is happy to discuss your schedule and plan.

History honors is a very substantial credential.

It’s great preparation for all kinds of graduate programs, from history to law, public policy, business, medicine, or education.

It’s a wonderful opportunity to work one-on-one with a faculty member.

We have money for travel and research.

We have prizes for best thesis.

We eat pizza.

The deadline to apply for the spring class is coming up. October 18th. You can get more information from the Director, History advising, and the website

http://www.utexas.edu/cola/depts/history/undergraduate/honors.php

Dr. Coffin will be in her office today, Thursday, October 7 from 2-5 and again tomorrow, Friday from 1-2:30, if you want to come by.

Judy Coffin

Associate Professor of History

Garrison 2. 122

jcoffin@austin.utexas.edu

If you are interested in our major, come to the History Advising Office

GAR 1.140 M-F 9-noon and 1-4

Nancy Sutherland, Susan Somers, and  Tom Griffith

Study Abroad Scholarships

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Studying abroad this Spring?  LAH students and Humanities majors who will be studying abroad in the Spring are eligible to apply for the LAH study abroad scholarship.  Priority will be given to students working on the acquisition of a foreign language.

Now is the time to apply for Liberal Arts Honors Study Abroad Scholarships for Spring 2011. The deadline is:

5:00 pm November 1, 2010 for Spring 2011.

The application requires a one-page statement of his or her study abroad plans. The statement should include where and what the student will be studying, the projected cost involved, and the role that study abroad and the mastery of a foreign language plays in the student’s academic and career goals.

Please submit your application online through the study abroad online scholarship application, Global Assist and select “Get Started”. The website will prompt you to set up an online profile and show you a list of scholarships which criteria you meet. If you are applying for a study abroad program not affiliated with UT, please enter program code 300999.