Monthly Archives: November 2010

Noises Off-Opening Night Tonight

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LAH’s Foot in the Door Theatre Troupe begins their fall theatrical season with Noises Off.

Have you ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes of a theatrical production? Keeping the lines, props, and entrances straight is only the beginning. Throw in four plates of sardines, an axe, a few love triangles, and lots of whiskey and Valium… well, things get pretty wild.

Only Three Performances!

Thursday, November 11, Friday, November 12, and Sunday, November 14

Performances begin at 8:00 pm at the Utopia Theater (1925 San Jacinto blvd)

Tickets available at the door for $5.

Free Law School Admissions Seminar (and Free Pizza)

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The Plan II Pre Law Society will be hosting a free law school admissions seminar Thursday, November 11th. A law school admissions expert will discuss various aspects of the application process, from writing effective personal statements to getting great letters of recommendation to tackling the dreaded LSAT. This will be a great opportunity for anyone interested in law school or taking the LSAT to learn more about how to navigate the application process.

Thursday, November 11th
6:00-7:30 PM
Welsh 3.502

Foreign Language Area Studies Fellowships Due Feb 4, 2011

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Consider applying for a FLAS academic year or summer fellowship through the Center for European Studies.  These are very prestigious and substantial scholarships.

Roughly 25% of the awards must go to students who are working on priority languages as defined by the Department of Education.  The only strictly European language
that is defined as a priority is Portuguese.  However, the Center is very much hoping to award fellowships to students who wish to work on Russian, Arabic, Hindi, etc. (languages that are, of course, “priority” for the Dept. of Ed.) so long as the students’ study of the language applies to their work on European area studies.
trust you’ll have some students who fit the bill.

Beyond that, 75% of the fellowships will be awarded to students who are not working on priority languages.

More details are available here:

http://www.utexas.edu/cola/centers/european_studies/Undergraduate-Program/Financial-Aid-FLAS.php

LAH Spring Study Abroad Scholarship Applications due Friday, Nov 5!

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Are you studying abroad this Spring? If so, remember to apply for the LAH Study Abroad scholarships by the deadline this Friday!  You can apply online through Global Assist: http://utdirect.utexas.edu/student/abroad/globalassist.WBX

If you have any trouble applying, please let me (Linda) know, and I will wrangle with the online system.

National Conference for Undergraduate Research Info Session

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Interested in presenting your thesis or independent research on a national level? Would you like an opportunity to be published in a national journal of undergraduate research? Does a funded trip to Ithaca College to present your research pique your fancy?

Come out to our info session on Wednesday, November 3rd to find out more about NCUR, the National Conference for Undergraduate Research! We will also be talking about unique scholarship opportunity provided by LAUNCH for select students admitted to present their research at NCUR.

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NCUR provides a national stage and professional setting for students involved in undergraduate research to present their work, and also provides an opportunity for participants to be exposed to academic work in a wide variety of fields and topics.

Anyone with an idea can submit an abstract; a completed, or even started research project is not necessary at all for acceptance into the conference.

If you have any questions, please contact us at programs_chair@launchut.org. If you cannot make the info session, definitely read up on it and apply independently by 5 p.m. Friday, November 19th, 2010.

Thanks for your time–
Chelsey Kilzer
LAUNCH UT
Publicity Co-Chair

Professor Wilson/Clever Discussion – Nov. 9th, 6pm in the Legacy Events Room

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It’s that time again! Net Impact Undergrad is hosting an interactive professor discussion with not one, but two distinguished professors! Professors Patricia Wilson and Harry Clever will be leading a discussion on the socio-economic impacts of sweatshops and outsourced labor around the globe and what we can do to make them better work places. This is a great opportunity for YOU to come and discuss the various views on sweatshops with these awesome professors as well as fellow classmates! 

Marina of the Zabbaleen – Nov. 4th, 6pm in the SanJac MPR

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Net Impact Undergrad, your friendly neighborhood business org, will be hosting a screening of Marina of the Zabbaleen! This documentary follows the life of a poor recycling girl as she tries to survive in a world of changes she can’t fully understand. This film highlights the impacts of epidemic panic mentality, outsourcing, and the modern Egyptian social stratus in a very personal and emotional fashion that is sure to keep you engaged. So join us in watching this incredible film! ((FREE popcorn!!!))