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An Evening with US Congressman Mickey Edwards, plus book give away

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On Thursday, October 18th, at 7 p.m., former U.S. Congressman Mickey Edwards will visit the Joynes Reading Room to discuss the current election and his new book, entitled The Parties Versus The People: How to Turn Republicans and Democrats into Americans. Edwards represented Oklahoma’s 5th District in the U.S. House of Representatives for 16 years, and served on the Budget and Appropriations Committees. He is now director of the Aspen Institute, a nonpartisan think tank. He has taught graduate courses on politics and government at Harvard, Princeton, and George Washington University. A limited number of copies of The Parties Versus The People are available for free to honors students who commit to attend his talk in the Joynes Room on the 18th. To claim a free copy of the book, inquire in person at the front desk of the Joynes Reading Room (CRD 007). For other questions about this event, call 512-471-5787 or write to mvalentine@austin.utexas.edu.

LAH Speaker Series: Your Liberal Arts Degree in the Business World with Andre Kovensky founder of Octavia Investments Friday, October 19 11:00-12:00

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Want to know how to use your Liberal Arts degree in business?

LAHers are invited to attend a meet/greet and Q & A with Andre Kovensky,  the founder and managing partner of Octavia Investments LLC, a global macro oriented investor in public and private securities and assets. Previously, he was the COO and CFO of PGM Holdings, a publicly traded company in Japan. He also spent three years leading corporate buyouts for Lone Star Funds in Tokyo, as well as 10 years as an investment banker, the majority of which with Citigroup based in the San Francisco Bay Area focused on technology companies. Andre received his MBA from UCLA’s Anderson School and a BA  in Humanities from the University of Texas at Austin.

Friday, October 19 11:00-12:00 GEB 3rd floor Conference Room
Please RSVP on the google doc link provided: https://docs.google.com/a/utexas.edu/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aqi_m1rVk8VwdHhNMEw0VWJOa05TWXBHOTFvaXNObnc#gid=0

Test Anxiety Groups and Much More

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Do you have test anxiety? Stressed out? The Counseling and Mental Health Center is a great resource!  Most issues that college students face can be addressed in one of their 25 weekly groups and classes.   Some of their groups target specific issues, such as social anxiety, test anxiety, depression, eating disorders, interpersonal violence, grief, and family relationships.  Other groups are geared toward specific student populations, including men, women, graduate students, gay/bisexual men, and international students.  For detailed information about each group, please visit their website at http://www.cmhc.utexas.edu/groups.html.

Diana E. Damer, Ph.D.

Program Director for Group Services

Anxiety Disorder Specialist

Counseling and Mental Health Center

The University of Texas at Austin

(512) 475-6906

ddamer@austin.utexas.edu

http://www.cmhc.utexas.edu/groups.html

UT Semester in LA Program- Info Sessions

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If you are passionate about film, television, music or digital arts, and are interested in exploring related careers in the entertainment industry, you may be interested in participating in the UT Semester in Los Angeles Program. Students earn UT in-residence credit, and the program is open to all majors.

UT SEMESTER IN LA PROGRAM COURSES
• New Media and Emerging Entertainment
• How Hollywood Works: The Business of Show Business
• Inside the Music Industry
• The Creative Process of Film and TV
• Careers in Entertainment (fall and spring only)
• Communication Internship in L.A.

ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be currently enrolled degree-seeking students in good academic standing who will have:

• Min. 60 credit hours and a minimum GPA of 2.25 by semester of participation;
• Successfully completed RTF 305 “Intro to Media Studies,” or equivalent, by the semester of participation.

FALL INFORMATION SESSIONS

Wed., September 26, 4:00 PM, CMA 5.160*
Thursday, September 27, 6:30 PM, CMA 5.160*
Wed., November 14, 2:00 PM, CMA 5.160
* Executive Director will be on campus.

The application for fall 2013, spring or summer 2014 will open February 1-28, 2013.
MORE INFORMATION
Visit http://communication.utexas.edu/utla

Or, call the UTLA Center, toll free, at 877-875-2111.

Costa Rica Maymester SAB Info sessions-1st one meets today! September 18

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Costa Rica Maymester – Study Abroad Program
  • Costa Rica Maymester Info. Session, Sept. 18, 12:00noon-1:00pm, Meyerson Room (WCH 4.118) – FREE LUNCH – Schlotzsky’s box lunch provided to the first 10 student attendees!
  • Costa Rica Maymester Info. Session, Sept. 26, 4:00pm-5:00pm, Meyerson Room (WCH 4.118)
  • Costa Rica Maymester Info. Session, Oct. 4, 5:00pm-6:00pm, Joynes Reading Room (CRD 007) – the Joynes Suite is accessed through the Honors Quad, the door is on the east side of Carothers (CRD)
  • Costa Rica Maymester Info. Session, Oct. 10, 5:00pm-6:00pm, RLM 7.104
  • APPLICATION DEADLINE – Nov. 1, 2012 – http://world.utexas.edu/abroad/programs/mm/application
NOTE ON ELIGIBILITY: This program is open to UT undergraduate students from all schools and colleges who meet the eligibility criteria, not just Plan II students.  Minimum eligibility criteria includes a 2.5 cumulative GPA and completion of either BIO 301E (Problems in Modern Biology/Plan II Biology) or BIO 311D (Introductory Biology II) prior to departure.  Completion of BIO 315H (Advanced Introduction to Genetics: Honors) is also acceptable in lieu of the classes listed above.
Costa Rica Maymester – Program Summary:
The University of Texas at Austin is proud to offer a 2013 Maymester Study Abroad Program in Costa Rica, Land Use Issues in Rainforest Conservation, to students interested in understanding the complex issues surrounding rainforest conservation.  Costa Rica is renowned for its ecological diversity and extensive reserves.  However, the country faces serious economic and public policy issues in the conservation of its treasured rainforest.  Students will be challenged to consider the many different factors affecting land use in Costa Rica during a Spring 2013 one hour seminar course (LA 119), four weeks of field work and research in Costa Rica (May-June 2013 – TC 357 or BIO 337).  The program provides hands-on experience as well as immersion into the context of the question. Students will interact with the local population and governmental agencies, as well as with visiting international students and researchers. The issue of sustainable conservation requires an understanding of biology, environmental science, business, political science, sociology, anthropology and economics, so this program is well-suited to students with interdisciplinary interests. For students wanting more, this program will lay the ground work for subsequent in–depth study abroad, research, and for some of students’ honors theses.

Marketing Intern with LLM Inc

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Company: LLM Inc.

Job Title: Marketing Intern

Job Location: Austin, Texas

Unpaid – Academic Credit

Job Description:

The Liquid Litigation Management, Inc. Marketing Intern position is offered to college students interested in learning more about marketing and the fine balance of creativity and analysis that it encompasses. The intern will assist the Marketing Manager in executing the company’s marketing plan in order to promote growth and support the achievement of the LLM’s marketing goals. Success in this role is dependent on completing tasks by given deadlines and monitoring the progress of specific marketing initiatives. This internship is un-paid and for college credit only.

Parking stipend available.

If you are a self-driven individual with a passion for words and design who wishes to acquire versatile experience in all aspects of marketing for a successful legal technology company based in Austin, please submit your resume and cover letter to Ms. Miró Cassetta at  mcassetta@llminc.com.

LLM, Inc. Overview: Liquid Litigation Management (LLM), Inc. is a legal software company located in the heart of downtown Austin that provides SaaS to Fortune-100 corporations and law firms. LLM, Inc. offers the casual, fun environment of a startup, but has the stability and longevity of a company that’s been a profitable business for a decade. In a quickly-growing segment of the industry, LLM has a fast-paced, nimble environment where enthusiasm and a quick study are rewarded, and where the team size means that you will have a direct impact.

Job Requirements: No prior marketing experience necessary

Duties and Responsibilities

-Social media marketing & blogging

-PR

-Content creation & copywriting

-Maintaining the Sales and Marketing database

-Event planning

-Promote LLM, Inc. Product and Services

-Competitive analysis

 

Skills/Qualifications

-Highly motivated and energetic work ethic

-Strong writing skills

-Effective communication and documentation abilities

-Detail oriented

-Tech savvy

Application Instructions:

Please send cover letter and resume to Ms. Miro Cassetta: mcassetta@llminc.com

Contact Information:

Miro Cassetta

Phone: 210.757.4881

Email: mcassetta@llminc.com

Web: http://LiquidLitigation.com

Last day to drop classes without penalty is Friday, September 14

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September 14-Friday Twelfth class day; this is the date the official enrollment count is taken.Payment for added classes (add bill) due by 5:00 pm.Last day an undergraduate student may add a class except for rare and extenuating circumstances.Last day to drop a class for a possible refund. (SeeGeneral Information, chapter 4, for details.)Last day a graduate student may, with the required approvals, add a class.Last day a law student may add or drop a course without the approval of the dean.

Job and Internship Opportunities

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LAHers, Kaitlyn Flynn, Recruiting Coach, in the LIberal Arts Career Services, sent me these job and internship opportunities.
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers: Nationwide Advisory Management Intern Summer 2013, application deadline 10/19, search for Job ID 6321
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers: Nationwide Advisory Management Associate Summer 2013, application deadline 9/17, search for Job ID 6320
  • The Boston Consulting Group – Associate, application deadline 9/9, see Job ID 6256
All of the above jobs can be viewed in more detail through students’ BTT Gateway accounts. If students do not currently have an account, they are welcome to get started by visiting the Liberal Arts Career Services homepage  or visiting our office in FAC 18.