This event provides a place for undergraduate students in search of research experiences to speak with faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students from different disciplines who are seeking students to assist on projects. This is intended to be an informal atmosphere where conversations about research and interests can take place. There is no special dress code or requirement. Snacks will be provided!
Date: Tues, Sept 20
Time: 5:00-6:00pm
Location: NHB Patio
EL WEEK KICK-OFF: PEER PANEL AND PIZZA
Join us for a student panel and networking session where you’ll hear from CNS peers who have been involved in research, internships, study abroad and research abroad, entrepreneurship activities, and more. They’ll share their experiences and provide advice and tips for finding opportunities and getting involved. There will be plenty of time for Q&A, and pizza will be provided!
Date: Mon, Sept 19
Time: 6:30-7:30pm
Location: NHB 1.720
The Texas Career Engagement Center is holding campus-wide events in the next two weeks such as Dell Undergraduate Night, ServiceNow Information Session, Explore Teach for America -UT Alumni Panel, Capital One UT Austin – Case Workshop, Hanwha Solutions Coffee Chats, AT&T Campus Wide Information Session, University of Texas System Virtual Information Session, and Zoom (the company) Office Hours!
Visit this link if you are interested in any of these events: https://app.joinhandshake.com/stu/events
Applications are now being accepted for the fall 2022 Undergraduate Research Fellowships, which provide up to $1,000 to support expenses for independent research or creative activity in any major. URF awards cover costs for scholarly projects proposed by student applicants under the supervision of a faculty member. Awards are made in the fall and spring through the Office of Undergraduate Research. Submit your URF application by the 11:59 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26 deadline. You can learn more about the process and hear tips for writing your own application at our funding workshop, which will take place via Zoom on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 3 p.m.; register to attend
Truman Scholarship Information Session
September 27, 2022, at 4pm CT (Zoom)
Register here
The Harry S. Truman Scholarship provides $30,000 towards a public service-related graduate degree to students who aspire to work in a public service career. The Truman foundation broadly defines public service to include employment in government, public-interest organizations, nongovernmental research, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations. Juniors, or seniors, graduating in 2023-24, OR, seniors graduating early (3 years or less) in 2022-23 are eligible to apply. UT application deadline: October 28, 2022. Learn more at www.truman.gov/
Minister Sikorski’s event was a great success. Students got to ask Minister Sikorski questions, there was a great turnout, and the conversation was extremely fascinating. Thank you again to you and LAH for your invaluable support in promoting the event! The recording of Minister Sikorski’s speech is available here: https://www.texaspolishclub.org/videos
The Polish Club has also officially begun its advertisement campaign for our second guest speaker of the semester, President Kwaśniewski.
Undergraduate Research Fellowships
Applications are now being accepted for the fall 2022 Undergraduate Research Fellowships, which provide up to $1,000 to support expenses for independent research or creative activity in any major. URF awards cover costs for scholarly projects proposed by student applicants under the supervision of a faculty member. Awards are made in the fall and spring through the Office of Undergraduate Research. Submit your URF application by the 11:59 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26 deadline. You can learn more about the process and hear tips for writing your own application at our funding workshop, which will take place via Zoom on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 3 p.m.; register to attend.
Share your passion for research
Are you inspired by the very idea of research? Do you want to spread your excitement for discovery to other UT students? The OUR is looking for students to share their passion for research by acting as student research ambassadors. Complete our form by Sept. 12 to let us know what kinds of outreach activities you’re interested in (e.g., fielding questions from other students as an ambassador; being the subject of a research profile or photos).
Interested in learning new digital tools and methods while advancing research and teaching in African & African Diaspora Studies, Latin American Studies, Indigenous Studies, and/or Mexican American & Latina/o Studies? Want to work with community and research partners in Latin America and the U.S. to develop public digital scholarship projects? Check out the call for applications for our Spring 2023 LLILAS Benson Digital Scholarship Internship: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hri7GOxT1oYqWrwj1pwtD7bmpmfhJdMYvK1F_VxnLS4/edit?usp=sharing
No prior experience is required, just a strong interest in the use of digital tools and methods in AADS, LAS, IS, and MALS. Applicants must be upper-division undergraduates or graduate students with a working proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese. Applicants must be enrolled in at least six semester credit hours and confirm with their academic advisors that they are eligible for employment in Spring 2023.
The University of Texas Student Foundation is an organization dedicated to educating our peers about the impacts of philanthropy with the goal of cultivating a community and culture of giving on campus. The members of our organization advocate to facilitate charitable campaigns and events to inform students about their power to influence. We are currently looking to fill our executive board! Last year we partnered with The Kendra Scott WEL Institute and Dell Medical for our philanthropy panels! The Student Foundation has a place for every student! We are open to all undergraduate students from all majors and backgrounds to join our team.
ContribUTe is our university-wide annual giving campaign launched in the month of October which entails encouraging students and alumni to give back to the university and help directly provide their peers in need the resources they need to persevere and be successful academically. We strive to create an impact on our student population by advocating and fundraising for student essential services to reduce housing insecurity, mental healthcare access and food insecurity. Historically, the Student Foundation has fundraised for many designations, including the Counseling and Mental Health Center, UT Outpost and Student Emergency Services through the ContribUTe campaign.
We would really appreciate any help finding passionate and motivated individuals to apply as The Student Foundation is currently recruiting student change makers for the 2022-2023 academic year to make a difference in the lives of our peers. Here is a link to our 2021 ContribUTe campaign, and a graphic with a QR code linking important information is attached.
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