Monthly Archives: November 2010

Undergraduate Philosophy Journal Calls for Papers

Ex Nihilo, UT’s undergraduate philosophy journal, is announcing a call for papers for publication in the spring semester. Ex Nihilo is run entirely by UT students with the aim of showcasing the philosophical talent of UT’s undergraduates. This is a great opportunity for committed students of philosophy to demonstrate their knowledge and writing skills and be published in a journal before entering graduate school or a professional career.
The submission guidelines are as follows:

1. Length: 10-25 pages double-spaced, 12 point Times New Roman font. We will take submissions of papers over 25 pages, but those might have to be edited for brevity.

2. Topic: Any philosophical topic of substance is acceptable. Term papers written for class are acceptable so long as they are insightful and sufficiently independent of specific information from that class.

3. Format: Every paper must include an abstract. In a separate attachment, include the title of your paper, your name, email, and major. Do not include any identifying information in your paper.

4. Submission Date: All materials must be submitted to ex.nihilo.journal@gmail.com by January 15th.

Joynes Reading Room Event-Thursday, Dec 2

7:30PM this Thursday, Dec. 2 is the last Joynes Reading Room literary event of 2010, an evening with visiting Canadian poet Stephen Scobie.

Scobie is the author of more than twenty books of poetry and criticism, and is Professor Emeritus at the University of Victoria. He will share recent work inspired by the American folk singer Bob Dylan, and by Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson, author of The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.

A reception with light refreshments will follow the poetry reading. This event is free and open to everybody. The Joynes Reading Room is located on the east side of Carothers Residence Hall at 2501 Whitis Ave. on the UT campus. Call 512-471-5787 for more information.

Take the Carver Challenge-The 12 Days of Giving

Dr. Carver has announced that he will match any total amount of money we collect — up to $200! for our Donation Drive to Support LiveWorks of Austin.

Through December 7, LAH will be collecting monetary donations to purchase gift cards to stores like HEB and Wal-Mart for those in need.

Please drop by the LAH Office with your donation during any one of the twelve days of  giving. Whether you come with $1, $5, or $100, anything you can give is welcome!

For some families, your donation can make the difference between having a warm meal over the holidays. For the greater Austin community, YOU can make a real difference.

So don’t be a Scrooge. Celebrate the end of the semester and the holiday season with the Twelve Days of  Giving!

Humanity in Action Fellowship

2011 HIA FELLOWSHIP

June 2 – July 3, 2011

Amsterdam · Berlin · Copenhagen · Paris · Warsaw

Application deadline: January 10, 2011

Applications and more details available online.

Humanity in Action (HIA) is accepting applications for our 2011 Fellowship Programs in Europe from talented college students and recent graduates.

HIA invites applications from college students and recent graduates who are intellectually gifted, mature, independent and passionate about human rights. Current sophomores, juniors, and seniors and graduates from the undergraduate classes of 2009 and 2010 are eligible to apply.

The HIA Fellowship brings together international groups of Fellows to study minority rights and produce research exploring how and why individuals and societies, past and present, have resisted intolerance and protected democratic values. Separate programs will take place for five weeks in Amsterdam, Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, and Warsaw. Applications are due on January 10, 2011.

Intensive and demanding, the HIA Fellowship features daily lectures and discussions with renowned academics, journalists, politicians, and activists, as well as site visits to government agencies, non-profit organizations, museums and memorials. Participation requires a great deal of intellectual curiosity and stamina, as well as the ability to work effectively in international teams.

After the program, Fellows are expected to participate in the global alumni network of HIA Senior Fellows and to sustain their engagement in the human rights issues addressed during the HIA Fellowship. There are also continuing educational and professional fellowship opportunities available for HIA Senior Fellows—such as internship programs run by HIA in the U.S. Congress, European Parliament, and community organizations in San Francisco.

Students of all academic disciplines, interests, and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our staff at admissions@humanityinaction.org .

Warmly,

Judy Goldstein

Founder and Executive Director

Humanity in Action

www.humanityinaction.org

Counselors Needed for Subiendo Academy

Apply to be a counselor at UT’s Subiendo Academy!

Subiendo: The Academy for Rising Leaders
According to the U.S. Census, between 2000 and 2006, Hispanics accounted for one-half of the nation’s growth. Hispanics are the largest and youngest minority group in the United States. One-in-five schoolchildren is Hispanic. One-in-four newborns is Hispanic. According to the Pew Center, never before in this country’s history has a minority ethnic group made up so large a share of the youngest Americans. This changing demography brings new challenges and opportunities.
The leaders of tomorrow must be prepared to address the needs of this rising generation. It is imperative that these emerging leaders receive the necessary education and training to realize their potential. To help meet this need, University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business and the Texas Exes host Subiendo: The Academy for Rising Leaders.
The Academy
Subiendo brings to the University outstanding students who have completed their junior year of high school. These students participate over a four-day (three-night) period in intensive leadership training and community building exercises. Students learn valuable skills through simulation exercises and classroom training. Student cohorts analyze policy issues and present solutions in a plenary session. Students also participate in additional activities, including a visit to the state capitol, a meeting with business leaders, and recreational networking and team-building exercises.
The Subiendo Network
The Academy is the beginning of an ongoing mentoring relationship between Subiendo students and university students, alumni, and prominent leaders from a broad spectrum of fields and professions. Subiendo attendees are mentored by their Academy counselors throughout their senior year of high school to help with the college application process.

Subiendo is accepting applications for counselors for the 2011 Academy.  Applications are open to current university students. For more information and to download an application, please visit www.subiendoacademy.org

Joynes Reading Room Event, Thursday, November 18 Free Books!

In collaboration with the Austin Center for Photography, the Joynes Reading Room will host a panel discussion on Thursday, Nov. 18th, at 7PM, with four outstanding photographers. The theme of the panel will be “Growing Up in Texas”. The University of Texas Press has provided some free copies of coffee table books by two of these photographers—we’ll be giving away those books at the event.


Penny De Los Santos
is an award-winning documentary photographer recognized for her evocative photo essays and food, travel, and landscape photography. Once named College Photographer of Year by the National Press Photographer’s Association, she now works as a senior contributing photographer to Saveur magazine, and is a regular contributor to National Geographic.

Susan Gaetz Duarte is an editorial and documentary photographer based in Austin. Her images have appeared in numerous publications including National Geographic, the Denver Post, and the Dallas Morning News. She is co-author of the book The Quiet Land: Mennonites in Texas, published by Texas A&M Press.

O. Rufus Lovett is a nationally acclaimed photographer. His first book, Weeping Mary, received the prestigious Alfred Eisenstaedt Award for Outstanding Magazine Photography. His second book, Kilgore Rangerettes, was published in 2008 by University of Texas Press. Lovett has taught photography at Kilgore College, in Kilgore, Texas, for more than three decades, and is a regular contributing photographer to Texas Monthly. He lives in Longview, Texas.

After graduating from St. Edwards University, Jeff Wilson worked as a documentary photographer at the Texas House of Representatives and as a Forensic Photographer at the Texas Department of Public Safety. More recently, he won a National Magazine Award for his  work on dance halls for Texas Monthly. His book Home Fields was published recently by the University of Texas Press.

Call 512-471-5787 or e-mail mvalentine@mail.utexas.edu for more information.

Ransom Reading Group Sign Up in the LAH Office (more free books)

Read a great book over Winter Break and discuss it with a fabulous professor in January.

Sign up in the LAH office.

Ransom Reading Groups:

The Finkler Question by Howard Jacobson, Discussion Leader:  Professor Larry Carver

Freedom by Jonathan Franzen, Discussion Leader: Professor Paul Sullivan

Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder, Discussion Leader: Professor Sheldon Ekland-Olson

Death in the Andes by Mario Vargas Llosa, Discussion Leader: Professor Henry Dietz

Tracks by Louise Erdrich, Discussion Leader: Professor James Cox

Ten Cent Plague by David Hajdu, Discussion Leader: Professor Penne Restad

A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius by Dave Eggers, Discussion Leader: Professor Julie Casey

Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler, Discussion Leader: Professor Robert Jensen

Dates for Tuition Payment and Add/Drop

January 6 Thursday 5:00 pm: Tuition payment deadline for undergraduate students who registered for the spring semester by November 5. Tuition may be paid in full or in installments

January 10 Monday Add/drop for the spring semester for students who have registered and paid their tuition

January 13-14 Thursday–Friday
Add/drop for the spring semester for students who registered and paid their tuition by January 6.
Registration for the spring semester for new, readmitted, and continuing students who have not yet registered. To complete registration, undergraduate students must pay tuition by 5:00 pm on January 14; graduate and law students must pay tuition by 5:00 pm on January 21.