Monthly Archives: September 2020

An Evening with Bob Woodward

Join us for an evening with bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Bob Woodward, who will discuss his explosive new book, the balance between journalism and history, and his nearly 50-year career covering nine presidents. The conversation is presented by the Harry Ransom Center, LBJ Presidential Library, and the School of Journalism and Media at The University of Texas at Austin.

The program will be streamed at 7:00 p.m. CDT on Thursday, October 1. A link to view will be emailed to registrants earlier that day. Comments and questions will not be taken live, so please submit questions in advance as part of the registration process.

Click here to register!

Upcoming Liberal Arts Career Services workshops and fairs

Acing the Zoom Interview

Tips for Writing an Effective Law School Personal Statement

Liberal Arts Career & Internship Fair

Crafting Your Humanities PhD Program Statement of Purpose (featuring Dean Carter)

LACS Updates

All UT Career Centers, including Liberal Arts Career Services, are operating remotely this fall. Career Fairs, Employer Info Sessions, Career Coaching appointments, and drop ins will all be offered virtually. Our office has transitioned from BTT Gateway to Handshake to easily meet students’ career needs in one place.

Students can use their Handshake accounts to access our services and attend our employer events. They can log in to their Handshake account using their EID and password here. Access our Drop-In Coaching Scheduling and instructions here.

Help us spread the word- our Fall Virtual Career & Internship Fair is on October 7, from 11am-3pm CDT on Handshake. Please let students know the fair actually takes place on Handshake (i.e. not on Zoom, like everything else in our lives!) Student registration will open soon. Registered employers include: Council on Foreign Relations, The D.E. Shaw Group, Lieberman Research Worldwide, Qualtrics and Wayfair.

There are LOTS of virtual pre-law events this semester. See the current list here. Pre-Law students can subscribe to the listserv here.

UTNY Opportunity for CoLA students – Spring 2021 Recruitment

New York City is the place to put your Liberal Arts education to work for you and we’re here to help you get there!   Through our partnership with UTNY, the College of Liberal Arts provides you the opportunity to springboard your career aspirations through a unique work/study program, UTNY.  Live in the epicenter of the American dream. Study and work with professionals in your field – creating lifelong connections.  Learn what it takes to make it in New York City and beyond. The UTNY program is open to ALL Liberal Arts majors.  Financial aid can apply and limited scholarship support is available.  The deadline to apply for the spring 2021 semester is September 30; all applications submitted by September 30 will be considered.

Education Abroad: International Education Fee Scholarship

Don’t forget to apply for the International Education Fee Scholarship! Any student planning to study, intern or conduct research abroad for spring 2021 is eligible to apply. References are not required. Award amounts are approximately $1200 – $1800 each. In most semesters, 1 in 5 students are funded.

Student will apply via the Global Assist online scholarship system.

Application Deadline: October 1, 2020 (for spring long)

Exclusive Access to Festival d’Avignon Live Talks

The Cultural Services of the French Embassy in the United States and Festival Experiences are offering an exclusive opportunity for UT Austin and other institutions of higher education to receive complimentary access to synchronous Live Talks with world-renowned artists, playwrights, musicians, and influencers from the Festival d’Avignon in France. We encourage you, your colleagues, and students to attend the first talk featuring Olivier Py on Wednesday, September 23 at 12pm (CST).

To receive a Zoom link for this event, please register here. All Live Talks will be conducted in English and questions may be submitted in advance.

Education Abroad: Gilman Scholarship for Pell Students

The Gilman Scholarship supports Pell Grant eligible students seeking to study abroad. UT Austin is consistently a top producer of Gilman Scholars receiving over 60 scholarships a year. On average the awards are $4000 per student.

Education Abroad is hosting two virtual information sessions to help students prepare a competitive application. The sessions will cover eligibility, application, selection criteria and tips for submitting a competitive application. We will also host a three-hour virtual writing workshop for essay review.

Gilman Scholarship: Information Sessions

Gilman Scholarship: Writing Workshop

The application is now open for applicants who’s in-person and virtual programs start between January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2021. The deadline to apply is October 6th.

Center for the Study of Race and Democracy Fellowship

The CSRD is currently accepting applications from undergraduate and graduate students interested in becoming a CSRD Student Fellow for the 2020-2021 academic year. CSRD Student Fellows expand the Center’s range of research and engagement across UT’s campus and within the local community. Through exploration and research for independent and group projects, Fellows aid in creating a database of relevant research to serve as a launchpad for further research and social justice-oriented work.

This year-long fellowship pairs research skills development and hands-on research. Mentored by CSRD Director Dr. Peniel Joseph, CSRD Faculty Fellows, and CSRD team members, Student Fellows collaborate to conduct research on key subjects that sit at the intersections of race, democracy, and social justice. In addition, Student Fellows participate in CSRD events (held virtually for Fall 2020) and act as ambassadors on behalf of the CSRD, the LBJ School of Public Affairs, and The University of Texas at Austin.

Undergraduate Fellows will receive a $375 stipend and will be enrolled in the 1 credit hour course PA 159T Public Policy Issues -Instructor: Joseph in Spring 2021. If you are enrolled in 12 hours for the semester, the additional credit hour will carry no additional charge. More information about tuition rates can be found here: https://onestop.utexas.edu/managing-costs/cost-tuition-rates/tuition-rates/

Graduate Fellows will receive a $500 stipend and will have the option to enroll in PA 389 Conference Course in Policy Analysis -Instructor: Joseph.

How to Apply

Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria and complete the online application.

*Applications are due by 6:00 PM on Tuesday, September 22, 2020.

Eligibility

  • Current undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Texas at Austin
  • Available for a minimum of three hours per week
  • Experience with research design and data collection
  • 2.5 minimum GPA for undergraduate students; 3.0 minimum GPA for graduate students
  • Available to attend meetings with Dr. Joseph, faculty, and student mentors

CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION

If you have any questions about the program or the application, please email CSRD Program Coordinator Emily Dunklee at emily.dunklee@austin.utexas.edu.

Social Innovation Initiative- Upcoming Events

  • Texas Social Innovation Challenge Information Session (9/29)
    • What/Why: In a world of social distancing, find your place among impact-oriented innovators through the Texas Social Innovation Challenge, funded by Bumble! Part workshop, part networking, and part competition, TSIC is your one-stop-program for taking a passion for sustainable impact to pitching a venture for funding. Learn more and meet others at our info session! All UT-Austin students welcome.
    • When: 9/29 at 5:30 p.m.
    • Where: Online; link to be sent to those who RSVP
    • How: RSVP here! (https://bit.ly/TSICInfo2020)
  • Impact Chat: Valuing Diversity in Venture Capital (9/22)
    • What/Why: Venture capital is notoriously homogeneous. In fact, only 2% of all start-up funds go to Black entrepreneurs. A lack of representation  in  entrepreneur recipients and  in investor groups leads to a systemic depression of underrepresented business ownership and community wealth. How can we  leverage the power of venture capital to fight systemic wealth gaps?  How would improved diversification increase investor wealth? Find out in this interactive discussion with DivInc CEO Preston James, Bumble Social Impact Manager Cybil Zhang, and Snowball Wealth Founder Tanya Menendez! The event will start with a panel and end with moderated small-group discussions.
    • When: 9/22/2020 at 6 p.m.
    • Where: Online; link to be sent to those who RSVP
    • How: RSVP here! (https://bit.ly/ImpactChatVCDiversity)