Daily Archives: March 25, 2014

Junior Fellows Extended Deadline

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Dr. Carver is extending the deadline to apply to the Junior Fellows Program 2014 – 2015 to April 3rd.  So if you are a rising Senior doing research (not limited to an Honors Thesis), please consider applying:

Information about the program and an application may be found at:

http://www.utexas.edu/cola/student-affairs/Student-Services/Majors-and-Degrees/Honors.php#Jfellow

For description of this year’s Junior Fellows projects, please see:

http://www.utexas.edu/cola/progs/lahonors/programs/Junior-Fellows-Projects.php

McNair Scholars Information Session

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McNair Scholars Information Session – March 27th @ 4 PM in SSB 4.212

Attend an information session about the Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program at The University of Texas at Austin, which is currently recruiting new students for next fall (Fall 2014). The McNair Scholars Program is a federally funded program under the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement with the goal of increasing the number of students earning doctoral degrees who are both low-income and first-generation and/or traditionally underrepresented in graduate education.

The information session will take place on Thursday, March 27th from 4-5 PM in the Student Services Building (SSB 4.212).

This will be the last information sessions prior of the spring semester. Applications are currently available on our website, www.utmcnairscholars.org. The application deadline is Friday, April 4th @ 5 PM.

For more information, please email mcnairprogram@austin.utexas.edu or call 512-471-1205.

Honors Colloquium Student Mentor Application Deadline Approaching

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The University Honors Center invites UT Austin students (including those who are graduating this May) to apply for a position as an Honors Colloquium student mentor for the 33rd annual Honors Colloquium, July 23-26, 2014.

The Honors Colloquium is a three-day event that takes place on The University of Texas at Austin campus and is designed to introduce rising high school seniors to life at the university while encouraging them to apply to UT and its honors programs.

Student mentors are a critical component of the Honors Colloquium. They interact with participants, serve as RAs, and provide support for Honors Colloquium programs and activities.

Students may learn more about the position and application here: http://www.utexas.edu/ugs/hc/mentor

Applicants must submit all materials online by 5 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2014.

Career and Major Presentations in April, starting next week!

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Writing an Effective Resume 

Tuesday, April 1 • 5-6 p.m. • JES A115 

Applying for a competitive major, internship, or part-time job? Learn resume tips and strategies on how to best highlight your skills.

Careers in Mental Health Panel 

Thursday, April 3 • 5:30–7 p.m. • CLA 0.126 

Learn about careers in mental health from professionals already in the field! Panelists come from a wide variety of backgrounds including social work, mental health therapy, non-profits, and research.

Careers for Education Majors 

Tuesday, April 8 • 3:30–4:30 p.m. • JES A309 

Students interested in being an education major may choose to teach in elementary school or decide to take their major in a different direction. Get ideas about what careers might appeal to education majors and learn about how to make yourself marketable. Co-sponsored by the College of Education and the Vick Center.

Finding an Internship 

Wednesday, April 9 • 5-6 p.m. • JES A115 

Are you considering an internship? Get the facts first. This presentation will highlight the importance of internships, how they can help in your career exploration, and introduce you to the process of finding an internship.

Careers in Communication Panel 

Thursday, April 17 • 5:30-7 p.m. • CLA 0.102 

Learn about careers in communications from professionals already in the field! Panelists come from a wide variety of backgrounds including digital media, event planning, non-profits, and academia

The Undergraduate Award

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The Undergraduate Awards invites students to submit their undergraduate coursework for the 2014 programme.

We recognise the world’s top students from ALL disciplines

If you have an excellent piece of course work then international recognition is only a few steps away!

Who we are

The Undergraduate Awards acknowledges excellence in undergraduate academia across all disciplines.

How it works

Students can submit their coursework online, making sure their name and university is not included in the document. We gather a panel of academics in each field to anonymously assess the work. They select the top 10% in each category, and from that the winner.

Why should I submit?

As a winner you will receive an exclusive invitation to the 2014 UA Global Summit  in Dublin, Ireland, your work is published in our academic journal and you are recognised as the top student in your field. Shortlisted students are also recognised for their excellence, which can be a significant catalyst when pursuing further studies or your chosen career.

What now?

If you’d like to submit your work then you have until June 2nd to do so. However places fill up fast so we recommend registering NOW to save your place.

Questions? Email Bella at info@undergraduateawards.com

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Academic Improvement Scholarship

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Deadline: Friday, March 28 at 5 p.m.

Description: The Academic Improvement Scholarship is designed to reward students who show significant improvement in academics despite performing poorly in previous academic years. Find the application here.

Amount: Senate is proud to offer two $500 scholarships to two qualifying students each semester

Eligibility: To qualify for the scholarship, students must have had a GPA below 2.75 at least two semesters ago and have since improved their GPA from that former GPA. Applicants must have made significant improvements to their GPA and taken steps to to ensure they retain this academic success. Applicants may apply for the Academic Improvement Scholarship as many times as they wish, but once an individual has been awarded the scholarship, he/she may not be awarded the scholarship a second time.

Submission: Applications must be submitted to senateacademicimprovement@gmail.comwith an unofficial transcript included.

Questions: Please email any questions to senateacademicimprovement@gmail.com.

YES Prep Internships and Teaching Positions

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Apply today for Summer and School Year Internships, and for 2014-2015 Teaching Positions at YES Prep Public Schools: Apply by April 4th
 

Interested in redefining what’s possible? In communities where half of all students earn a high school degree and less than 10% are expected to graduate from college, YES Prep Public Schoolsis shattering the status-quo. Founded on the premise that all students, regardless of race or socio-economic status, can achieve at the highest academic levels, YES Prep is setting a new standard for student achievement in public education.

 

Today, with 13 schools in operation, serving 8,000 college-bound 6th – 12th grade studentsthroughout Houston, YES Prep is living proof that different outcomesare possible when students from low-income communities are givenaccess to high-quality educational opportunities. Join the organization that was recently recognized as the “Best Place to Work in Houston” for the 4th year in a row, and awarded the 2012 Broad Prize as the most outstanding charter system in the nation! We seek applicants from all majors and academic backgrounds.

Quick resources:

·       Learn more about Teaching Excellence, our premier teacher development program

·       Spend a few minutes watching the videos on our vimeo page

·       Check out our digital brochure

·       View our internship and full-time openings and Apply Now for our April 4th deadline

APA MFP Psychology Summer Institute 2014

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We are now accepting applications for our 2014 Minority Fellowship Program, Psychology Summer Institute to be held from July 20 – 26, 2014.  Please see the attached flyer for more details which includes how to apply, or visit our website at www.apa.org/pi/mfp/psychology/institute/index.aspx .  The deadline is May 1, 2014.  Please distribute to any applicable list.  Thank you for your cooperation in advance.

If you have any questions, please contact Kyra Kissam, Research Program Manager, at 202-336-6127 or via email at mfp@apa.org.