Monthly Archives: November 2015

Fulbright Opportunity for Undergraduates

We are currently accepting applications for the 2016 – 2017 Killam Fellowship, a program administered by Fulbright Canada, to increase mutual understanding between the U.S. and Canada.  Students spend either one semester or one academic year on exchange attending a Canadian university (various university options available).

This fellowship comes with an award amount of $5,000 (for a semester) or $10,000 (for the academic year) to be used towards academic and/or program costs.  Additional award opportunities are also available for participants.

I am holding two information sessions regarding the Fulbright opportunity in the coming weeks.

Monday, November 23 in CLA 1.102

Wednesday, December 2 in PAR 101

The UT application deadline is December 15.  Students should schedule an appointment with me (Ashley McDonald) to open an application and further discuss the program.

Attached you will find more detailed information regarding the Fulbright and the following links provide further detail as well.

http://www.killamfellowships.com/about-us.html

https://utdirect.utexas.edu/apps/abroad/student/pgm_list/detail/nlogon/1316/

Travel and Write with Nicholas Kristof of the NY Times

From his blog:

I’m also announcing my win-a-trip contest for 2016, seeking a university student to travel with me on an expense-paid reporting trip to the developing world. The winner (this year it was Austin Meyer of Stanford University) will write posts for my blog on The New York Times’s website. This will be the 10th anniversary win-a-trip journey, and one former winner, Mitch Smith, is now a Times reporter. Another, Dr. Leana Wen, is health commissioner of Baltimore.

Information about how to apply is on my blog. The Center for Global Development in Washington will pick finalists.  I’m looking for a smart undergraduate or graduate student with great storytelling skills who wants to help shine a light on neglected issues and doesn’t mind bedbugs or warlords.

Tackling Test Anxiety

Tackling Test Anxiety:
Strategies for Reducing Worry in Performance Situations

A Free Seminar for UT Students Date: Wednesday December 2 Time: 5-6pm Location: BME 3.204

Jeni Wade, LCSW, CARE Counselor in CSE & Michael Andorka, PhD, CARE Counselor in UGS

Cohesion and Diversity: A US-UK Comparative Perspective

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2015

AUSTIN, TEXAS

All events are free; space is limited.

Finding Common Ground

HARRY RANSOM CENTER, PROTHRO THEATER 300 WEST 21ST STREET

3:00–3:30 p.m.

3:30–4:30 p.m.
Introductions: Anniversaries & Collaboration

Eva Caldera, Assistant Chairman for Partnership and Strategic Initiatives, NEH
Charles Forsdick, Modern Languages and Cultures, University of Liverpool; AHRC Theme Leadership Fellow for “Translating Cultures” Adam Walker, Head of Languages, Literature, and International Engagement, AHRC

Humanities, Cultures, & National Identities

MODERATOR: Betty Sue Flowers, English, The University of Texas at Austin

PANELISTS: Mia Carter, English, The University of Texas at Austin
Ben Carrington, U.K., Sociology, The University of Texas at Austin

Charles Forsdick, Modern Languages and Cultures, University of Liverpool Jeremi Suri, History, The University of Texas at Austin
4:30–5:30 p.m.. SoCial CoheSion & the meDia
MODERATOR: Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez, Journalism, The University of Texas at Austin

PANELISTS: Marie Gillespie, Sociology, The Open University David Herrera, News Journalist, Univision

Alison Phipps, Languages and Intercultural Studies, University of Glasgow Roberto Suro, Communication and Journalism, University of Southern California
CoheSion, DiverSity, & the Common GooD

KLRU SOUNDSTAGE 2504-B WHITIS AVENUE

6:00– 7:00 p.m. 7:00–8:30 p.m.
reCeption
CoheSion, DiverSity, & the Common GooD

MODERATOR: Evan Smith,The Texas Tribune

PANELISTS: Edwin Dorn, Public Affairs, The University of Texas at Austin Alex Hannaford, U.K. Journalist; Journalism, Columbia University

Alison Phipps, Languages and Intercultural Studies, University of Glasgow Roberto Suro, Communication and Journalism, University of Southern California

Presidential Candidate, Gov. Martin O’Malley on campus this Thursday

The Tejas Club will be hosting Presidential Candidate, Gov. Martin O’Malley on campus this Thursday. The event will take place at 6pm in the Hogg Auditorium. Central to his campaign missions are goals that include ensuring debt-free college for students, generating 100% of American electricity renewable by 2050, and cutting unemployment rate among young people in half within three years. The event will include a guitar performance and a Q/A period with Candidate O’Malley, who is the former Governor of Maryland and Mayor of Baltimore.

Please checkout the event page at: https://www.facebook.com/events/1273913729301783/

Any questions can be directed to Connor Hughes, connorhughes@utexas.edu

Internships at Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS)

 

Become a LLILAS intern this spring semester.  Read details here

Positions available:

Scholarly and Public Programs
LLILAS Scholarly and Public Programs constitute a broad range of initiatives, including academic events such as conferences, lectures, and workshops; collaborations with Latin American institutions; visits of foreign delegations; and receptions, performances, and social media activities. These initiatives may focus on one or several Latin American countries and include multiple academic topics. We are seeking interns to provide logistical support for all the stages of the planning and implementation of such initiatives. Duties include assistance in publicity, travel, and catering arrangements; preparation of materials; management of databases and Internet research; translation of short documents (e.g., correspondence, bios, website information); and clerical support as needed. Applicants should be able to work 10 hours a week and demonstrate organizational skills, professional demeanor, and knowledge of the institute’s mission and public programs. Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is a plus.

Photography
We are recruiting students who are passionate about photography. The intern would provide photographic coverage of selected LLILAS public events and other LLILAS programs as needed. This internship represents a great opportunity for broadening your experience: selected photos can be posted on our website and our social media sites or used in our publications (work will be credited). Successful candidates should have experience taking high-resolution digital photographs and should have access to a high-quality digital camera. Access to other photographic equipment, such as a variety of lenses, tripod, and flash, is a plus. The candidate should also have basic experience with photo editing. Hours are flexible, but applicants should be willing to work during some evenings.

Research
LLILAS is recruiting UT undergraduate students to work with UT faculty during the spring 2016 semester. Our Latin Americanist faculty produce cutting-edge research on a broad range of topics and disciplines and help to maintain the academic leadership of the institute. This research internship is an excellent opportunity for students considering graduate school. Duties may include literature research and review; data manipulation, analysis, and interpretation; organization of research materials (data, texts, articles); other related duties assigned by faculty. Students will be selected based on previous research experience or demonstrated interest in Latin American academic issues. Successful candidates will be paired with faculty according to their specific areas of interest. Previous research experience is a plus, as is intermediate to advanced proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese.

Grants and Evaluation  

LLILAS Benson is recruiting an undergraduate student who is interested in learning about grant writing, management, and evaluation. The Grants and Evaluation office supports LLILAS Benson faculty, students, and staff with local, national, and international grant projects that encompass diverse and exciting initiatives. Current, ongoing projects include awards from the U.S. Department of Education, the Mellon Foundation, the Tinker Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Interns will be trained to conduct research on grant opportunities, to evaluate projects both qualitatively and quantitatively, and to compile annual reports. The successful applicant will work 5–10 hours per week. Candidates should have strong interpersonal and communication skills as well as organizational skills and attention to detail. Experience with Word and Excel is also required.

 Paloma Díaz-Lobos, M.A.
Scholarly Programs Director & Faculty Liaison


Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS)

Seniors: Want to spend a year in Washington DC? Apply for the Carnegie Junior Fellows Program by Dec 1, 2015

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2016-2017 Carnegie Junior Fellows Program.

Each year, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace holds a rigorous national competition to select approximately 10-12 graduating seniors to serve as research assistants in Washington, DC. Selected students are matched with senior associates – academics, former government officials, lawyers and journalists from around the world – to work on a variety of international affairs issues. Junior Fellows have the opportunity to conduct research for Carnegie publications, participate in meetings with high-level officials, contribute to congressional testimony and organize briefings attended by scholars, journalists and government officials.

Junior Fellows spend one year (beginning August 1st) at the Carnegie Endowment in Washington, DC. Positions are full-time and include a salary and benefits package.

Eligible students will be in their senior year or alumni who have graduated within the past academic year and have not yet started graduate studies. A maximum of two students will be selected to represent The University of Texas at Austin in the competition to be selected as a Carnegie Endowment Junior Fellow.

Criteria for selection include outstanding academic achievement, demonstrated leadership ability, excellent communication skills and interest in developing a global perspective on world events. Applicants should have completed a significant amount of course  work in international affairs, political science, economics, history, mathematics, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, native or near-native Arabic, Middle East studies, energy and climate studies, and/or communications. 

 

Complete application information and appropriate forms are available at https://www.utexas.edu/ugs/recognition/awards/carnegie.

All of the following must be received via email or in person to MAI 202 no later than Dec. 1, 2015:

  • Application form
  • Essay (one page or less, double-spaced) on why the student would like to become a junior fellow
  • One to two page resume
  • Two recommendations
  • Transcript (official or unofficial) of undergraduate records
  • An essay of no more than three typewritten, double-spaced pages on one of ten topics 

For questions regarding the application process, contact Heather Russell at hrussell@austin.utexas.edu.

LAH Study Abroad Scholarships For Spring Due Nov. 15

The deadline for LAH Study abroad scholarships for the Spring semester has been extended to Nov. 15.

If you are studying abroad in the Summer, your application is not due until March 1.

The application information is available here: http://www.utexas.edu/cola/lahonors/scholarships/lah/study-abroad.php

CWGS Undergrad Association

The Center for Women’s and Gender Studies (CWGS) is preparing to launch a brand new project specifically for undergraduates who engage in the field of feminist and gender studies. The project is called SAGE: Student Association for Gender Studies Engagement.

On Tuesday, November 17th, SAGE will host a recruitment party (with food!!!!) at the Gender and Sexuality Center (SAC 2.112) for all interested students. Participants are not required to be affiliated with CWGS, all majors are welcome. At this initial party / meeting, we will determine the goals and regular meeting times of the group for the Spring 2016 semester.

We strongly encourage folks to RSVP on the Facebook Event page.

This group is open to all undergraduate students who are interested, and is meant to open up a casual group space in which students can discuss their academic work with their peers.

2016 Holloway Award

Nominate a deserving Liberal Arts or Natural Sciences professor for the 2015-16 Jean Holloway Award for Excellence in Teaching!

Your nomination helps recognize and promote outstanding teaching at UT.

To nominate a professor, please visit here.

Nomination Deadline: Friday, November 6, 2015 at 11:59 p.m.

Recipients must reflect the purpose of the award, by demonstrating warmth of spirit, a concern for society and the individual, and the ability to impart knowledge while challenging students to independent inquiry and creative thought, as well as respect for and understanding of the permanent values of our culture.

The award amounts to approximately $4,500 annually and the nomination and selection process is done solely by students.