Monthly Archives: January 2020

Foot in the Door Spring 2020 Auditions

Foot in the Door will be holding auditions for our spring shows this Thursday (1/30) and Friday (1/31) from 7-10pm! We don’t have a location yet because UT’s room reservation system is super backed up, so check the Facebook event or Facebook page for updates on the day of auditions.

This semester, we are performing two student-written plays: The Disappointing Invention of Stella Tartakovsky by Scotty Villhard, and She Could Have Been Great by Anonymous. You can read the role descriptions in the Facebook event for more information about the kinds of parts each show has.

I’ve never auditioned for a Foot in the Door show before. Can I audition? Of course! No experience necessary, and all majors are welcome.

How do auditions work? Show up any time between 7-10pm. Bring a pencil, a water bottle, and your enthusiasm, and be prepared to fill out an audition form with your tentative availability for the semester. We will have scenes for you to read for us, and you don’t need to do any preparation ahead of time. The audition process is supposed to be fun and stress-free, plus it’s a chance to meet your potential future castmates!

Should I come to both audition days? Nope! You only need to come to one of the two days, although you’re welcome to come to both. We’re happy to have you read for as much time as you’re available.

What if I just want to do tech? Come to auditions, and we’ll have a tech form for you to fill out. That’s all you’ll need to do, and then we’ll contact you if we’ve chosen you to tech one of our shows!

Any more questions? Please, feel free to message our Facebook page or reply to this email, and we’ll try to answer any questions you have.

Teach For America

Today in America, kids growing up in low-income communities have a 14% chance of graduating from college by the time they’re 25. Be among the most diverse, remarkable leaders of your generation working to change that statistic by putting your talents to work to disrupt educational inequity.

By joining Teach For America, you will become part of a 60,000 strong network of leaders shaping the political, economic, and social future of our country. Learn about inspiring ways alumni are leading across education, business, policy, law, medicine, and more. Also, check out stories from UT students who have decided to join Teach For America after graduation.

The classes of 2020 and 2021 are welcomed to apply for the Teach for America corps by Friday, January 31st. Members of the class of 2021 have the unique opportunity to apply early. All majors accepted. Full salary and benefits. 60,000+ alumni network.

Calling all Creatives!

UT’s newest literary and art magazine, Prickly, is looking for students of all majors and skills from sound design to creative writing to digital art! To apply to be a part of the Spring 2020 issue:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W1jGHASXciBPCC8fCEAzSfhr0NELoawvS7jTJCJslsA/edit?usp=sharing

Please apply by February 7, 2020 at 11:59pm.

Questions? Contact Kim B Ly – kimbaoly@utexas.edu

Transhumance by Ania Upstill (LAH class of 2010)

January 31-February 1st performance of Transhumance. The show is about a clown’s journey across gender and discovery of a genderqueer identity.

Use the code STUDENT, for $10 tickets to the show

Link for tickets: https://hpt.buyplaytix.com/reserve/transhumance.html

FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/ground-floor-theatre/transhumance-fronterafest-austin/2485805828358146/

Summer Internship Opportunity

The Division of Student Affairs Internship Program provides internships across the Division of Student Affairs in offices ranging from the Center for Students in Recovery to Student Emergency Services. These positions are part-time for ten weeks and, in a commitment to being accessible for students from all backgrounds, each student will receive housing assistance in addition to a pay rate of $13 per hour. They will be able to work on a range of projects, from financial analysis to environmental sustainability to esports.

To see a list of positions, students can visit our website. Resumes and cover letters will all be accepted via HireUTexas and students can apply to each position which interests them. Applications are due February 17, 2020 and the dates are June 1 –August 7, 2020.

Call for submissions!

Attention all artists and writers, Echo Literary and Arts Magazine is now accepting undergraduate submissions in the categories of prose, poetry, art, and photography. Additionally, all LAHers are eligible to participate in our writing contest, in which the winners will receive publication in the magazine and a small scholarship! Please send all submissions to echolitmag@gmail.com by Friday January 31st! Submissions guidelines can be found at echoliterarymagazine.com. We look forward to receiving your work!

Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program

Do you aspire to be a researcher? Are you considering graduate study? Do you want to promote diversity at institutions of higher learning? Are you seeking peers and mentors who share your goals? 

The Mellon Mays Undergraduate Program might be for you!

This doctoral preparatory program offers concrete mentoring and financial support to sophomore and junior students who will pursue academic research in approved fields in the Humanities and Social Sciences. The fundamental object of MMUF is to increase diversity among faculty in universities and colleges, as well as demonstrate a commitment to eradicating social, educational, and economic disparities.

***Applications are due February 15*** 

Visit mmuf.org or contact Professor Toribio at toribio@austin.utexas.edu for additional information. 

Archer Fellowship Program Deadline Approaching!

This year’s Archer Fellowship Program application deadline is fast approaching on February 15. We will be hosting two events for students who wish to participate in fall 2020 or spring 2021.

Archer Application Q&A Workshop

Tuesday, February 4 • 4-5 p.m. • FAC 328

Join us for our final workshop of the semester, dedicated to answering your questions about the Archer Fellowship Program and its application! The deadline to apply to the Archer Fellowship Program is February 15. RSVP HERE 

Archer Rapid Application Reviews

February 11 & 12 • 1-4 p.m. • JES A115

Applying to the Archer Fellowship Program? Get expert advice on your resume, personal statement, and policy paper! Drop by any time between 1-4 p.m. on February 11th or 12th for a 15-minute appointment. No appointment necessary, but please RSVP if you intend to participate! RSVP HERE

Archer Application Deadline

February 15, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.

The Archer Fellowship Program application deadline for the 2020-2021 academic year is on February 15! Visit archercenter.org for more information.

Teresa Lozano Long Institute Call for Applications!

The Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies is now offering a number of travel scholarships to Liberal Arts majors for study abroad in Latin America, both for summer 2020 and for academic year 2020-2021.  For summer 2020, we are offering ten $2,500 travel scholarships.  Students must attend degree-granting institutions in Latin America this coming summer for a summer session and return with at least six hours of college credit.  For academic year 2020-2021, we will award six $5,000 travel scholarships for semester-long study abroad in Latin America.  Awardees must attend degree-granting institutions in Latin America and return with at least 12 hours of college credit.  These awards are merit-based.

Applications and letters of recommendation are due on February 17, 2020, without exception.  Please follow the link to the scholarship portal:

http://bit.ly/WNaeWm