Daily Archives: April 12, 2013

Nina’s Backpacks for Brazil

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While studying in Brazil, I will have the chance to volunteer with Escola Aberta, an inner-city elementary school. Even though we’re not expected to help until we get to Salvador da Bahia, I wanted to do something special for the children here in Austin. So, I started a campaign to get 200 backpacks donated in 21 days.

The main source of information is on my blog:

http://www.thenewappetite.com/2013/04/08/backpacks-for-brazil-2013/

Here is the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/506094719450971/

People can help by donating spare backpacks and spreading the word by sharing the Facebook event, using the hashtag #BackpacksForBrazil on Twitter, and talking to their respective organizations about getting involved!

There is a drop-off box for backpacks in the LAH office by the front desk.

Venture Scholars Program with G51 Capital Management

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The Venture Scholars program has room for 1-2 undergraduate students this summer (June 1 to Aug 1 at 30-40 hours each week is the expectation). It is a volunteer program and not paid. The student needs to be a self starter and highly interested in entrepreneurship, graphics, design, technology, user experience and/or business. We are a venture capital firm www.g51.com and work on leading edge Startups with a technology focus. Our expectations are that these undergraduates will deliver on their commitments to the program because the more they are involved the more they will learn about what makes a fundable and successful startup in today’s environment.

 

Contact:

Rudy Garza

rudy@g51.com

G51 Capital Management LLC

Managing Director

900 S. Capital of Texas Highway #151

Austin, TX 78746

Office: 512-929-5151 x 100

Thinking about pre-med?

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Thinking about pre-med?

This workshop will include a brief interactive presentation with a question/answer session. Chinyere Ugwuzor, a senior and member of INSPIRE Women’s Leadership, will discuss her experience as a pre-med student and reflect on things she would have done differently. Chinyere will answer any questions concerning the medical school application process, interview tips, the MCAT, tips behind getting recommendations and questions about classes. The goal of this workshop is to make the pre-med experience fun and rewarding

Saturday, April 13, 2013

MEZ 2.118

2:00 – 3:30pm

Refreshments will be served.

For more information about the INSPIRE program visit:

http://www.utexas.edu/cola/centers/cwgs/Leadership/Apply-to-Inspire.php

The Tunis Exchange

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The Exchange is a dynamic and intensive program for students, professionals, and post-professionals interested in broadening their understanding and expertise in issues related to the Middle East and North Africa. The four-week course (June 14-July 12) will immerse our participants in the language and politics of the MENA region, with a particular emphasis on direct engagement with leading academic, political, intellectual, and religious figures active across the spectrum in Tunisia. Application deadline is APRIL 20, 2013.

The Exchange is an effort by Mideastwire.com and its partners to promote direct engagement and understanding through a variety of city-focused conferences. Since 2008 we have hosted Exchange programs in multiple cities, including Istanbul, Damascus, and Beirut. This summer marks our third session in Tunis, and an expansion of The Exchange that includes language courses as well as an opening conference with the International Crisis Group (www.crisisgroup.org).

Opening weekend of The Tunis Exchange will begin with a two-day conference (June 15-16) led by more than a dozen country experts, analysts, and directors from the ICG. This opening conference may be attended separately or in conjunction with the month-long politics session. Additionally, we will be conducting formal and Tunisian dialect Arabic classes for all levels throughout The Exchange. For more information, including program details, costs, and media coverage of The Exchange, please visit www.thebeirutexchange.com. To request an application or address any questions, contact info@mideastwire.com. If you have any questions, please contact Katy Hamill at KatyHamill@gmail.com. See attached poster for more info.