Monthly Archives: March 2025

Plan II HRC Event

In partnership with the Michener Center for Writers and the Harry Ransom Center, Plan II’s Glickman Lectureship presents a reading with the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Carl Phillips. Phillips will read from his 2024 collection, Scattered Snows, to the North. The reading will be followed by a conversation with the poet Jennifer Elise Foerster and an audience Q&A. A book signing and reception will take place immediately after.

This event is set to take place Tuesday, 3/25 at 6:30pm. RSVP here to attend!

LAH 340L: Legal Internships (FALL)

Explore the role of lawyers and how the practice of law has shaped American society. Intern in law offices or legal settings. Gain practical experience and first-hand knowledge of different legal fields. Internships help shape classroom discussions. Examine the practice of law and how lawyers serve the public interest and larger society The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one semester with an addition 9-10 internship hours a week for one semester. This class is designed to have an experiential learning component.

This course has a two-step application process. The application deadline is September 4th, 2025 at noon. Start the application by completing Part I of the application using the link here. Once Part I has been approved, you will be emailed Part II. The second part of the application includes a learning agreement to be filled out electronically by you and your internship supervisor. Once you have completed both Parts I and II, LAH advisors will manually add you to the course.

Interested students can also attend upcoming info sessions:

  • Mon. March 31st at noon (in-person, LAH Commons Room)
  • Tues. April 1st at 3 pm (over Zoom)
  • Wed. April 2nd at 1pm (over Zoom)

GACC Traineeship

The German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern United States (GACC South) is seeking a full-time Marketing Trainee for our Texas region (office located in Houston). This 12-month, full-time paid traineeship, starting in May 2025, offers a unique opportunity to work closely with our Marketing Department, specifically supporting our Texas Membership and Event Manager with events and membership administration.

If you are eager to gain hands-on experience in marketing and event management within an international business environment, we encourage you to apply for this traineeship. You will have the opportunity to contribute to our mission of fostering robust German-American business relationships while developing your professional skills. This is a great opportunity for recent undergraduates.

For more information on benefits, eligibility, and work responsibilities, please click the link here!

Texas Book Festival Internships

Applications for Summer and Fall internships through the Texas Book Festival are now open with three different areas of focus, including: Literary Programming, Development, and Event Production & Logistics.

Internships require a commitment of 10 hours per week. They will usually work in-person for one five-hour shift and remotely for a second five-hour shift each week. All TBF interns, including summer interns, are required to work the Gala and Festival Weekend (November 8–9, 2025); thus, applicants who can guarantee their availability will be prioritized in the selection process. Interns will receive a $1000 stipend in three disbursements over the course of their internship, with the final disbursement taking place directly after Festival Weekend.

Interested? Click the link here for more information!