Monthly Archives: September 2016

Student Staff Position Open in Joynes Reading Room

The Joynes Reading Room has a position open for a well-qualified student assistant. We will only consider applicants who are available to work every Thursday from 12:15 to 3:30 p.m., and occasionally during special evening events. An interest in contemporary literature, journalism, or poetry is a plus. Prospective applicants should contact Matt Valentine: matt.valentine@austin.utexas.edu.

Archer Fellowship Program – Fall Information Sessions

The Archer Fellowships Program provides selected students from across the University of Texas System campuses the opportunity to live, learn and intern in Washington, D.C. We are looking for students with a passion for public policy and/or public service, but you don’t have to be a government or political communication major to apply! Are you a pre-med student interested in health policy? A business student interested in trade regulation? A liberal arts or social work student interested in criminal justice reform? Are you interested in how policy will impact your future profession?

If the answer is yes, the Archer Fellowship Program may be for you! Come learn about this unparalleled educational and professional opportunity by attending an information session. We welcome applications from students representing all majors and disciplines on campus. In fact, each year we select Archer Fellows from across campus who then pursue their professional and academic interests in Washington, D.C.

Applications for the 2017-2018 academic year will be due on Wednesday, February 15th, 2017.

Fall 2016 Information Sessions

Tuesday, September 20th, 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Wednesday, September 21st, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, October 4th, 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 13th, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 19th, 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 1st, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, November 9th, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

 

All Information Sessions will be held in FAC 328.

 

If you need accommodations for an information session, or if you have any questions or concerns, please contact the UT Austin Archer Fellowship Program Office at 512-232-7564.

Texas National Security Forum

Herzstein Texas National Security Forum

From September 22-23, 2016, the fourth annual Herzstein Texas National Security Forum will take place at The University of Texas at Austin. This year’s conference theme is “National Security and the Presidential Transition” and will feature the Director of National Intelligence Jim Clapper, former National Security Advisor Steve Hadley, former Deputy Secretaries of State John Negroponte and Jim Steinberg, former Supreme Allied Commander Europe General Philip Breedlove, former White House Chief of Staff Josh Bolten, and many other national security leaders.

The Forum is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required for each session. For more information, including the full agenda, please visit the Clements Center for National Security’s website.

Poetry on the Plaza: Homer’s “Odyssey”

Poetry on the Plaza: Homer’s “Odyssey”

Wednesday, September 21 (Noon – 1 pm)

Join Paul O’Mahony, on tour with Actors From The London Stage, for a selection of readings from Homer’s “Odyssey,” along with modern poems about refugees, homecoming, and the sea. Light refreshments will be served.  The event is free and open to the public and

will be held at the Harry Ransom Center.

Apply for the Semester in Los Angeles (UTLA) Program

The Semester in Los Angeles (UTLA) program is currently accepting applications for Summer 2017 and beyond. The deadline to apply (for Summer 2017 only) is October 1st, 2016. 

Information sessions are scheduled for the following dates:

Tuesday, September 27 at 12:00PM in BMC 5.102. 

Wednesday, September 28 at 4:00PM in BMC 5.102.

Thursday, September 29 at 1:00PM in CMA 5.136. 

These sessions will be general in nature and intended for anyone with questions about the program, online application, costs, L.A., etc.  Phil Nemy, UTLA Director, will be in Austin and hosting these sessions. 

The UTLA program is open to all UT majors.  For more information on the Semester in the Los Angeles Program (including a link to the online application), visit: http://moody.utexas.edu/utla

Future UTLA Application Deadlines:

Fall 2017 – February 13, 2017

Spring 2018 – May 1, 2017

Interested in being a LAH Information Session Student Ambassador?

Are you a lover of LAH and want to spread the word to prospective students and family members?

I am looking for a few students who are comfortable speaking to prospective students and their parents about their experience in  LAH, UT, and student life in general.  The information sessions begin Friday, September 9 from 9:00-11:00 am and are held every Monday and Friday until November 28.  You can stay the entire time, or choose an hour block. 9:00-10:00 or 10:00-11:00. I especially need an ambassador to escort the prospective students to Reacting to the Past in SZB 380 at 9:50.   If you are interested, please let Stacey know as soon as possible. Call the LAH office 512-471-3458 or email samorous@austin.utexas.edu

Freshman Representative Application

The Freshman Representative Application is now live! 

Liberal Arts Honors invites freshmen who are LAH Student Council members to apply for the position.  Three to five first year students will serve as the voice of their class to the council and help plan events to engage their peers.  It is a great opportunity to get to know other LAHers, old and new.

We expect attendance at every LAHSC meeting and LAH 102H class, will have you make announcements to your class, plan social events, and assist with merchandise and Formal ticket sales.

We’re so excited to see how you all get involved and the ideas your bring to the organization! We hope that you will apply to the Freshman Representative position and can’t wait to talk with you at your interview.  The application is due September 6 at 11:59 pm.  Make sure to sign up for an interview slot once you receive the confirmation email upon submission.

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