Monthly Archives: February 2011

Psychology Information Sessions

PSYCHOLOGY INFORMATION SESSIONS

PLEASE NOTE: Attending an internal transfer information session is now required to be eligible for admission to the Psychology major. The intent of these sessions is to enhance your understanding of psychology as a major at UT and therefore help you determine if psychology is the right major for you.

Information sessions for Spring 2011:

Tuesday, March 22
10 – 11 am, SEA 4.244

Wednesday, March 30
2 – 3 pm, SEA 4.244

Thursday, April 7
2 – 3 pm, SEA 4.244

Monday, April 11
3 – 4 pm, SEA 4.244

Thursday, April 21
9 – 10 am, SEA 4.244

Friday, April 29
9 – 10 am, SEA 4.244

RTF Courses for Aspiring Filmmakers

Dear Students,

Want to learn the basics of filmmaking?  Interested in media and culture?  Consider taking classes this summer with RTF!

RTF Summer 2011 – Courses for All Majors

RTF 318, Intro to Image and Sound (INTRO TO FILMMAKING)
first summer session
Open to non-RTF majors SUMMER ONLY
Learn fundamental filmmaking concepts and techniques
Create photography and digital video projects
RTF 305, Intro to Media Studies
first summer session
ONLINE only
focuses on the study of mass media
surveys the cultural industries from multiple perspectives, including history, economics, regulation and social effects
emphasizes the relationships among mass media, culture, and power
RTF 316M, Race Ethnicity and the Media
first summer session
addresses race and representation in historical perspective
examines racial representations in relation to social structures, gender and national identities, and the workings of media industries
RTF 317, Narrative Strategies
second summer session
focuses on the study of how meaning is structured and perceived through the aesthetics of audiovisual images
surveys the various modes used in narrative and non-narrative storytelling in fiction film and television

Study Abroad Application Deadline Extended to April 1

Good morning!

At the study abroad office we are excited to announce we are extending our summer and fall deadlines to April 1 on select programs! It’s not too late to start the process!

First step to study abroad:

Attend a general info session or talk to a Peer Advisor.
We are holding information sessions at noon daily from now through the end of March.  For additional session times and locations for all info sessions, please check our
calendar at http://www.utexas.edu/student/abroad/
Walk-in Peer Advising is also available daily, from 1-5 pm.
For Study Abroad Advisors’ appointment times and walk-in hours, call our office at 512/471-6490.

Never thought about studying abroad?
You will learn how to get UT credit for your classes abroad, how to search for programs, and how to apply for scholarships!
At UT, we have so many possibilities for you!  Need specific credit?  Need an affordable program? Come visit us to find the right program for you!

Contact us:
http://www.utexas.edu/student/abroad/
512-471-6490

Liberal Arts Council Study Abroad Scholarship

The Liberal Arts Council Study Abroad Scholarship is available to students in the College of Liberal Arts who plan to study abroad during the summer, fall or for a full year. We will be awarding 8-10 scholarships from $550-2,000. We encourage all COLA students planning to study abroad in the coming semesters to apply for the scholarship. The application is due March 8th and can be found on the Global Assist page of the Study Abroad Office website. Please contact Emily Pirraglia at emily.pirraglia@gmail.com with questions.

Texas College Advising Corps Positions

The Texas College Advising Corps (Advise TX), is recruiting graduating UT Austin seniors to serve as full-time college advisers in high-need high schools across Texas.

Applying to college is a big task, and without proper guidance, many students simply don’t take on the challenge.  Many of them don’t believe they can succeed in college or have never considered college a possibility.  Without exposure, information, and encouragement, many students never pursue higher education at all.

College advisers are bridging this gap.  Advise TX places exceptional recent college graduates from all fields of study on high school campuses to lead low-income and first-generation students to college.  College advisers work alongside school staff to mentor, encourage, and assist students one-on-one as they search for colleges, complete admissions and financial aid applications, and transition from high school to higher education.

Please share this opportunity with recent graduates (December 2010) or graduating seniors (May 2011) from UT Austin who may be interested in serving as a college adviser for one or two years.  Advise TX is now accepting applications through the UT Austin website: http://ipsi.utexas.edu/TCAC.html

Selected advisers participate in six-weeks of summer training.  All advisers receive a salary, health benefits, and an award to pay student loans or graduate school expenses.

For more information, please contact Jennifer Pandya at jpandya@ipsi.utexas.edu or 512-232-4383.

Institute for Public School Initiatives
The University of Texas at Austin
Phone 512.232.4383
tcac@ipsi.utexas.edu
http://ipsi.utexas.edu/TCAC.html

Jennifer Pandya
Senior Program Coordinator
Texas College Advising Corps
Institute for Public School Initiatives
The University of Texas at Austin
220 W. 7th Street LAV 1.100
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: 512.232.4383
Fax: 512.322.3798
jpandya@ipsi.utexas.edu

Teaching English Abroad

Learn about the EFL/ESL teaching profession from professionals in the field. We’ll be discussing certification options, job search strategies, lifestyle concerns, and what you can do next to explore this career. This presentation is for students from all majors in all colleges.

Tuesday, March 1  5-6:15 pm
Sanger Learning & Career Center, Jester A-115
At the corner of 21st and Speedway

Space is limited. Please RSVP to:
http://www.lifelearning.utexas.edu/events.php?a=detail&0=0&lim=5&id=516

Take the Ultimate Survey let your voice be heard!

The purpose of The Student Experience in the Research University (SERU)  survey is to collect information that the university might use to better serve its students.  The survey is ongoing, and the SERU staff are striving for the highest possible response rate.  Unfortunately, right now COLA has the lowest response rate in the university. Don’t let COLA  be last. If you haven’t taken this survey already, let your voice be heard about what you like about UT, COLA, and LAH and what you want changed.
You can get to the survey from the main SERU page: http://www.utexas.edu/seru/

Study Abroad in Antigua, Guatemala UT Faculty Led Program

The Fall 2011 Casa Herrera Program is a great way to learn about
Mesoamerica, Archeology, History of Central America, Spanish or Indigenous
Languages while studying and living in breathtaking Antigua, Guatemala.

NEW! 3 scholarships of $2,000 are available for this program. Come to an
info session to learn more about this exciting new program!

Info Sessions are held in ART 1.412 in The Mesoamerica Center located in the
ART Building. All info sessions are from 11-12, drop by anytime between
those hours and ask for Paola Bueche. Pizza and sodas will be provided, so
RSVP if you are coming to a particular session.

February 22
February 24
February 25

Casa Herrera Fall 2011 PROGRAM FEE
There is a program fee of $5,500 which includes home stay accommodation,
most meals, field trips, international health insurance, cell phones and
tuition for the language course. Students are responsible for UT tuition (or
equivalent registration fee for non-UT students), airfare and personal
expenses.

Classes offered are cross listed:

€ ARH 370 – Ancient Maya Writing and History (Cross listing: LAS 327, ANT
324L)

€ ARH 347L – Archaeology of Mesoamerica (Cross listing: ANT 324L)

€ HIS 329 – History of Guatemala (Cross listing: LAS 366)

€ HIS 329 – Religion and Culture in Latin America  (Cross listing LAS 366)

Top 10 Reasons why you should be interested in studying abroad:

1. Study abroad is the optimal way to learn a language.
2. Study abroad provides the opportunity to travel.
3. Study abroad allows you get to know another culture first-hand.
4. Study abroad will help you develop skills and give you experiences a
classroom setting will never provide.
5. Study abroad expands your worldview and creates global awareness
6. Study abroad gives you the opportunity to break out of your academic
routine.
7. Study abroad enhances employment opportunities.
8. Study abroad can enhance the value of your degree.
9. Study Abroad develops leadership skills
10. Study Abroad allows to enhance your curriculum with international
Internships

Paola Bueché
Senior Program Coordinator
Mesoamerica Center
ART 1.412
1 University Station D1300
Austin, TX 78712-0337

Office Phone: (512) 471-6292
website: http://www.utmesoamerica.org
http://www.utmesoamerica.org/casa/
http://www.utmaya.org/

Teach English with Micah ESL Project

Help the Micah 6 ESL Project teach English classes! We volunteer from 9:45 – 11:30 on Saturday mornings at the Micah 6 Food Pantry off of Guadalupe. Consider joining us once a month to meet other LAH-ers who are interested in service, help the community and have a lot of fun. No teaching experience or Spanish skills necessary! Please contact Elisabeth at eaeikrem@aol.com for more details or to sign up.

Undergraduate Research Week

We are now accepting applications for the Undergraduate Research Oral Presentation Symposium and Poster Presentation Session as a part of Undergraduate Research Week, April 11-15.  Poster presenters will have their posters professionally printed, courtesy of the college, and will also be given the opportunity to showcase them at the Undergraduate Research Week Bazaar on Wednesday, April 13.

Students may apply to participate regardless of what stage their research is in.  The application can be found at http://www.utexas.edu/cola/student-affairs/undergrad/presenting-publishing/Undergraduate-Research-Week.php. The deadline for students to apply is Friday, March 11.

If you have any questions about research week or the application, please contact Monica Horvat at monicah@austin.utexas.edu.