Arabic Summer Institute (ASI)

The Arabic Flagship Program and the Department of Middle Eastern Studies at The University of Texas at Austin are proud to offer the Arabic Summer Institute (ASI), providing an intensive language and culture program for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students of Arabic.

With the largest full-time Arabic faculty in the country, more courses at all levels of Arabic, and a thriving events and cultural environment, UT’s Department of Middle Eastern Studies is rated among the best in the country. Set in friendly Austin, our program and our University are committed to continually expanding our curriculum to help students meet their academic goals. The Arabic Summer Institute illustrates our continued commitment to excellence.

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Program Dates

• June 1 – August 11
• Application Priority Deadline: March 3, 2023
• Application Final Deadline: April 15, 2023

Program at a Glance

• Intensive ten-week summer program equivalent to one full academic year
• Open to all qualified students (competitive admission by application), must be at least 18 years old by the start of the program
• Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced training combining instruction in MSA and Colloquial Arabic
• 21 contact hours per week
• Weekly Dardasha (chat) classes and daily Open Tutoring opportunities to develop oral skills
• A fully incorporated cultural program with lectures, films, hands-on workshops and guest speakers
• Competitive cost of attendance
• Dedicated, supportive faculty trained in Arabic pedagogy

Questions? Contact Us!

Arabic Summer Institute Staff

Julia Nelson: julia.nelson@austin.utexas.edu 
Assistant Director, Arabic Flagship Program

The Mr. Frasyniuk event has been pushed back by one day. It will now be taking place on Saturday, December 3, 2022, from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Central Time. All the other information is the same. The registration link for the event is the same as when the event was supposed to have taken place on December 2.

We hope you are having a great Friday and looking forward to a restful weekend. Would you mind helping us get the word out to students about our open applications for the Spring cohort of our Longhorn Impact Fellowship at Texas program? Here is the important information to share:

• The LIFT (Longhorn Impact Fellowship at Texas) pairs student consultants with companies and nonprofits to help solve sustainability-related challenges. All UT Austin juniors, seniors, and graduate students may apply for the Spring 2023 cohort. Scholarships & independent study credit available to select students.
• 2023 Clients include Activision Blizzard, Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages, Goodwill, and more!
• Apply by 12/2 at 11:59 at bit.ly/Spring23LIFTApp
• For more information, go to bit.ly/LIFTWeb
• Read project descriptions at: bit.ly/LIFTDescriptionsSp23

I am also attaching a flyer for your convenience. Thank you for helping us spread the word!

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The application deadline for FIG mentors and TrIG mentors has been extended to Friday, December 2nd. Becoming a student mentor with the FYE program is an excellent opportunity for students to develop leadership and interpersonal skills that will set them up for success at UT and beyond. 

More information about the positions and applications can be found on our websites:  

FIG Mentor: https://ugs.utexas.edu/fig/mentors/applying  
TrIG Mentor: https://ugs.utexas.edu/tye/trig/mentor/apply  

Please promote this to your student groups; students do not need to have participated in a FIG or TrIG to become a mentor. If your students have questions or if you would like to recommend a student for one of these positions, please email me at mandy.vachon@austin.utexas.edu.

Come celebrate the end of the semester with COLA and Humanitas at our holiday-themed Silent Disco on Wednesday, 12/7 at 6pm in RLP 1.302! We’ll have wireless headphones, a hot cocoa cart, a cookie decorating station, and plenty of holiday (and non-holiday) tunes to dance to. Wear your most festive yuletide finery (think ugly sweaters, reindeer ears, and sparkles) and compete to win an Amazon gift card! The event begins at 6pm but you are welcome to come and go as you like until it ends at 8pm.

RSVP here for this free wellness event presented by Humanitas and the College of Liberal Arts.

The University Co-op and the Longhorn Center for Academic Equity offer a one-of-a-kind internship opportunity to University of Texas at Austin students serious about gaining interactive corporate experiences and mentorship aligned with their academic and professional goals. This is the program’s fifth year, with nearly forty interns having successfully participated to build talents that are attracting attention as they seek careers. You could be next!

We’ve extended the application deadline until this Friday, 2 December!

Program Highlights

• Application is required. You can access the application here.
• Application process takes less than thirty minutes.
• Open to all majors. Requires 24-60 in-residence hours and GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Requires enrolling in one-credit Spring 2023 ALD 118C job shadowing course.
• Internships are competitively paid, including optional summer employment.
• Pay increases annually, as responsibilities increase. Starts at $13.00/hour.
• Responsibilities aligned with your career goals, and you help decide your path.
• First-generation students encouraged to apply.

You can find details on the internship website, along with the attached flyer and FAQ. Info sessions dates have passed, but interested students can contact Dr. Eric Dieter <ericdieter@austin.utexas.edu> with questions.

Deadline to Apply: December 19, 2022

The Harry Ransom Center is seeking volunteers to engage the public in the work of an internationally renowned humanities archive, museum, and research library. The Ransom Center’s collections provide unique insights into the creative process of writers and artists, deepening our understanding of literature, photography, film, art, and the performing arts. Our public exhibitions and programs showcase the collections, broaden the reach of the Center’s work, and seek innovative ways to add to the intellectual and public mission of the Center.

Volunteer duties include giving tours, working at special events, and greeting visitors when they arrive. Being a volunteer requires deep curiosity and the desire to share your knowledge with the public. Volunteers enjoy unique access to the collections, training, and complimentary membership as part of an ongoing commitment. Become part of a community of people who share a passion for the arts and humanities.

Our program accommodates the needs and schedules of our volunteers. There are positions that require three hours a month, and others three hours a week – your choice. We are seeking interested applicants for January through December 2023.

We encourage applications from any individual (student, staff, graduate student, or community member) who is interested in the mission of the Ransom Center. Applicants don’t need any prior experience, just an interest in learning and engaging with the public.

We would greatly appreciate your help in sharing these volunteer opportunities with anyone who may be interested. The application deadline extended to December 19, 2022.

To apply or learn more, visit https://www.hrc.utexas.edu/volunteer/.

Thank you for considering giving your time to the Ransom Center.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Anne Terrill, Manager of Visitor Experiences, at anne.terrill@austin.utexas.edu or 512-475-8086.

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