Monthly Archives: April 2019

Mediating Masculinities: Can Media Help Disrupt Harmful Masculinities

Join the Gender and Sexuality Center on Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019 at 5:30pm in the Multicultural Engagement Center (SAC 1.102) for a fishbowl discussion on how we process different forms of media in our understanding of what it means to be “masculine.” This discussion will center the experiences participants have in the representations of masculinity that they have identified with or rejected throughout their lifetime. Ultimately, we hope to explore the question as to whether or not media representations of masculinities can help disrupt the harmful behaviors and practices attributed to very rigid forms of masculinity.
The discussion will be organized in a “fishbowl” format. A fishbowl discussion allows participants the opportunity to reside inside the “fishbowl” to share their experiences, stories, opinions, and questions. Participants will also have the opportunity to sit outside the “fishbowl” to listen to and observe others as they discuss what masculinity means to them. The conversation will be facilitated by Melissa Vera (Department of Mexican American and Latina/o Studies) and Javier Rivera (Graduate Assistant – Gender and Sexuality Center & Department of Mexican American and Latina/o Studies).

Upcoming Workshops (GRE, MCAT, Winning Finals and more)

Finals and testing season is upon us! Sanger Learning Center has many workshops still left in the semester to help students plan ahead and be strategic about how they approach these final weeks. Below is a list of our upcoming workshops that are free to students and open to all majors.

Did you know that you can also request workshops from the Sanger Learning Center? We come to you (on campus) and facilitate helpful and engaging workshops for your students. Click here to request.

Upcoming Workshops

Preparing for the GRE: Mon, April 8 – RSVP here

Read Between the Lines: Tues, April 9 – RSVP here

Study Smarter, Not Harder: Thurs, April 11 – RSVP here

MCAT Workshop: Tues, April 16 – RSVP here

Winning Finals: Wed, April 24 – RSVP here

Tues, April 30 – RSVP here

Thurs, May 2 – RSVP here

Mon, May 13 – RSVP here

Peers for Pride

Apply to Join Peers for Pride 2019-20 & Facilitate Workshops for Thriving Queer Communities!

No Experience Required!

-Must take two (2) WGS/TD/SSW classes in 2019 – 2020 
-Must complete an online application and be interviewed for the program 
-You will receive course flags in Cultural Diversity in the United States and Ethics and Leadership 
-Learn more about LGBTQA+ activism & how it’s interconnected with racial, class, dis/ability and additional identities 
-Peers for Pride facilitators have the opportunity to fine-tune their facilitation skills and lead workshops across campus

Visit HERE to apply!

To learn more about the program, contact the Gender & Sexuality Center at gsc@austin.utexas.edu or 512-232-1831.

Fulbright U.S. Student Program Info Sessions

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program funds 8-12 months abroad to study, research, or teach English in countries around the world.  UT Austin can help improve your chances of an award.                                        Learn more about the program at one of our upcoming info sessions or visit the IIE Fulbright U.S. Student Program pages.

Sessions for the 2020-2021 cycle will be held:

Wednesday, April 3, 2019, 4:00-5:00 p.m., SZB 278

Thursday, April 18, 2019, 12:00-1:00 p.m., SZB 278

Friday, May 3, 2019, 12:00-1:00 p.m., ECJ 1.314

For more information, email fulbright@austin.utexas.edu