Monthly Archives: October 2010

Fall Bridging Disciplines Application Deadline: Friday, October 15

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

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

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.

LAH Literary Magazine-Echo Accepting Submissions

Echo is now accepting submission for the 2011 edition! Please submit your poetry, prose, and photography to echolitmag@gmail.com by March 28. Our theme this year is “Illuminate”. While this is the chosen theme, please do not limit the content that you submit; however, think of it as a general guideline with which you can explore the boundaries. “Illuminate” can mean a spiritual enlightenment, a clarification, or simply a change from dark to light. It can involve some sort of physical transformation or a realization (the familiar light bulb sparking in your mind).The possibilities are endless and are yours for the taking. We feel you all are an enlightened group full of energy and pizzazz, and we look forward to a fine batch of submissions. Please feel free to submit any number of pieces in any or all of the categories!

Sincerely,

The Echo Team

P.S.
If you are interested in helping out the Echo Team read submissions and put together the magazine, sign the sheet in the LAH office and we will get back to you!

Registration is just around the corner-Call the LAH office to set up your advising time

It may feel like fall, but spring is in the air. Spring registration that is!

The Spring Course schedule will be available online October 13 at 5:00 p.m.

Before you register, you should see us for advising. Just call 471-3458 to set up a time with Linda or Stacey. Don’t email us, as it’s too hard to go back and forth choosing a time. Calling is much more efficient.

We will have the lower-division honors course sign up  book available on Wednesday, October 13. To secure a seat in a lower-division honors course, you must sign up in the book.

Upper-Division LAHers, Remember that for any upper-division LAH course (LAH 350s)  you can register on your own as long as you have close to 60 hours and a 3.5 gpa. IF you are pursuing a dual degree in another college, you  will need to contact us during your registration time to be manually added into the class if the class is open.

Registration tip: for upper-division cross-listed LAH courses, it might be easier to register for the class under it’s cross-listing. Especially Government/LAH 350. If you are a Government major, and want an LAH 350 class that is cross-listed, you should go to the Government department to be added into the class. It will still count towards LAH under it’s cross-listing.

Spring semester registration begins Monday, October 25 for Graduate students and student with priority registration

Seniors register Oct 26-27 (time and day based on last name)

Juniors register Oct 28-29

Sophomores register November 1-2

Freshmen register Nov 3-4

Open day Nov 5

Swedish Endowment Scholarships

Purpose of Award

For study in Sweden

Eligibility Criteria

Open to all UT students, graduate and undergraduate, for study in Sweden in spring 2010.

Minimum GPA: 3.0 UG/ 3.5 G

Requires two letters of recommendation.

Award amounts: varies

DEADLINE: October 15, 2010

To apply, go to

http://www.utexas.edu/cola/student-affairs/Programs/Scholarships.php

Liberal Arts UG Research Awards

Purpose of Award

To support undergraduate student research.

To enable students to attend conferences pertaining to their field of study.

Eligibility Criteria

Student must have declared a Liberal Arts major

At least 15 hours completed at UT.

GPA of at least 3.25 at time of application

Requires one letter of recommendation from advising professor.

Award amounts: up to $1,000.00 will be awarded for fall 2010 or spring, 2011.

DEADLINE: October 15, 2010

To apply, go to
>http://www.utexas.edu/cola/student-affairs/Programs/Scholarships.php

Liberal Arts Competitive Scholarships

Need and merit based scholarships for students in the College of Liberal Arts with a UT Austin GPA between 3.25 and 3.69.

GPA: 3.25 – 3.69
30 hours in residence at UT at time of application.

Requires one letter of recommendation from a UT faculty member.

Award amounts from $1,000 – $2,500.
DEADLINE: October 15, 2010

To apply, go to
http://www.utexas.edu/cola/student-affairs/Programs/Scholarships.php

Become an Orientation Advisor

Apply to become an orientation advisor and help us with incoming LAHers and other UT students this summer!

For more information and to receive an application, plan to attend one of the following information sessions:

Tuesday, October 12, 8:30 – 9:30 pm, JES A121A

Wednesday, October 13, 5:30-6:30 pm, SSB G1.310

Sunday, October 17, 8:30-9:30 pm JES A121A

If you are unable to attend one of the above sessions, contact New Student Services by Wednesday, October 20 for an appointment to obtain an application at 512-471-3304.  Applications are due by noon on Thursday, October 28, 2010, so please allow ample time to complete your application.