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LAH Call for Summer Orientation Volunteers Meeting May 8th 3:30-5:00

LAHers if you will be in Austin all or part of the summer, consider signing up to volunteer to meet, greet and pre-advise the incoming LAH class of 2021. We will be having a info/ training session Tuesday, May 8th 3:30-5:00 in the LAH Commons room. Sign up on the Google doc if you are able to attend the training… I’ll have Tiffs Treats there. :-) http://goo.gl/VrI2Xo

Orientation dates volunteers are needed:

June 6 (pre-advising) 7 (Registration) 1:30-3:00
June 13 (pre-adivisng) 14 (Registration) 1:30-3:00
June 20 (pre-advising) 21 (Registration) 1:30-3:00
June 27 (pre-advising) 28 (Registration) 1:30-3:00

July 6 (pre-advising) 7 (Registration) 1:30-3:00
July 11 (pre-advising) 12 (Registration) 1:30-3:00
August 24-25 (Times TBA)

You don’t have to be available for both days or even the entire summer.
We are flexible! You can just sign up for the days and times that work in your schedule. Attend the training session to learn more!

Scholarship Opportunities

The Texas Exes have scholarships available for students in the College of Liberal Arts!

·         Geren Scholarship
·         Ellen Engler Burks Memorial Scholarship
·         Emily Fields Anderson Memorial Scholarship
·         Hazel Harrod Ransom Memorial Scholarship
·         Christopher Schulze Scholarship in French
·         Raymond Starr Scholarship for History
·         Beaumont Stinnett Memorial Scholarship

These scholarships, along with a host of others, are specifically available to students in the College of Liberal Arts. Additionally, students may qualify for Texas Exes general scholarship opportunities.

The scholarship application is accessible at texasexes.academicworks.com. Current undergraduate students have until March 1 at 11:59 pm CST to submit their application for Texas Exes scholarships.
Texas Exes Scholarship Staff
Texas Exes | Alumni Association of The University of Texas
(512) 840-6495

LAH Student Hosts Needed March 3rd. Help LAH out and get free food

We are in need of  LAHers to host (overnight) incoming LAH scholarship candidates on Friday, March 3.

We are bringing in 16 finalists for the Dedman Distinguished Scholarship Recruiting weekend and we need LAHers who live in the Honors Quad (preferably) but other campus dorms are fine,  to host a scholarship finalist.  For hosting you would be able to attend a variety of  fun activities we have planned for Friday  (private tour of  the HRC, interactive activity in the honors quad) but especially attend the Lake Austin Fajita boatride and trip to Amy’s ice cream (FREE FOOD). The idea of the weekend is to make the finalists feel welcome, show off UT, and introduce the finalists to UT’s best and brightest students.  That’s YOU!
Your responsibilities would include hosting a finalist in your dorm after the boatride and trip to Amy’s Friday, March 3rd and to bring your finalist to the LAH Office suite on Saturday, March 4 at least 30 minutes before their scheduled interview time.  You would be welcome to hang out in the LAH suite  on Saturday to meet, greet, and eat as long as you are able.

Please email me samorous@austin.utexas.edu  if you are able to help out.

LAHers Apply for the Texas Parents Student Staff Positions

Texas Parents is now accepting applications for the Family Orientation student staff positions. Their staff equips new Longhorn families with the tools to transition to UT while at Family Orientation.
Interested students can visit the Texas Parents website http://www.texasparents.org/jobs for job details and the application. If individuals have questions and/or want more detailed information regarding the positions, Texas Parents is offering three Information Sessions. Here are the details about the Info sessions:

Information Meeting #1
Wednesday, February 15
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Student Services Building Glenn Maloney Room G1.310

Information Meeting #2
Tuesday, February 21
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Gregory Gym Games Room 3.120

Information Meeting #3
Thursday, March 2
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Gregory Gym Games Room 3.120

Free tickets to Austin Opera Performance February 2nd- 7:30 pm

See an Austin Opera production for free! A limited number of free tickets are available for:

Donizetti’s The Daughter of the Regiment |  Feb. 2 at 7:30.
Love and whimsy triumph over barriers of rank and class in this romantic comedy. Be dazzled by the vocal fireworks in Donizetti’s charming masterpiece about tomboyish, love-stricken Marie — the adoptive daughter of 1,500 French soldiers.

If interested email Chelsea Toler-Hoffman (Humanities/LAH alum) at: ctoler@austinopera.orginclude your name and email address.

She also has a limited number of discounted tickets ($15.00) once the  free tickets get snapped up.

LAH Office Assistant Volunteers Needed!

Do you have some extra time in your day and want to help us out in the LAH office? The LAH office needs you! We need an Office Assistant(s)  to manage the LAH front desk, answer the phone, greet visitors and do light clerical work and LAH projects. Days/Times we need:

Monday 10:00-12:00

Monday 2:00-5:00

Thursday 2:oo-3:30

Please come by the LAH Office and speak with Mary Cone if you are able to cover any of the times listed above.

Interested in being a LAH Information Session Student Ambassador?

Are you a lover of LAH and want to spread the word to prospective students and family members?

I am looking for a few students who are comfortable speaking to prospective students and their parents about their experience in  LAH, UT, and student life in general.  The information sessions begin Friday, September 9 from 9:00-11:00 am and are held every Monday and Friday until November 28.  You can stay the entire time, or choose an hour block. 9:00-10:00 or 10:00-11:00. I especially need an ambassador to escort the prospective students to Reacting to the Past in SZB 380 at 9:50.   If you are interested, please let Stacey know as soon as possible. Call the LAH office 512-471-3458 or email samorous@austin.utexas.edu

Texas Athletics Student Services Part-Time Job Opportunities

Texas Athletics Student Services Part-Time Job Opportunities
Texas Athletics Student Services is dedicated to providing holistic services for student-athletes. It is our mission to supplement existing campus resources with academic support that promotes a positive college experience. All employees may work with confidential information and must perform their duties in a professional manner.
Advantages of Working with Athletics Student Services
• Flexible schedule – We schedule based on the availability you provide.
• Competitive pay – We offer some of the highest student pay rates on campus.
• Professional development – Our employees have the opportunity to attend workshops to enhance their skills.
• Teaching opportunities – Our employees are able to hone their teaching skills and gain experience in education.
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
Academic Mentor
Academic Mentors work with students in a structured environment to assist in the effective transition from high
school to college and the development of study skills they will be able to use throughout their college experience.
Mentors are typically assigned to work with students for two (2) hours per day, four to five (4-5) days per week.
Academic Mentors help students structure their daily academic tasks, monitor class progress, and assist with basic
study and time management skills. Academic Mentors report to Academic Counselors and Learning Specialists.
Compensation
• $13+ per hour, depending on qualifications
• Merit pay rate increases based on longevity and positive performance reviews
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree with 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
• Effective listening and communication skills
• Respect for individual differences and a variety of academic backgrounds
• Ability to commit to mentor at least six (6) hours per week for the entire semester
• Ability to commit to participate in initial orientation and ongoing training throughout employment
Tutor
Tutors are content-focused guides who explain concepts in depth at the individual student’s pace. Tutors may
conduct individual, small group, and walk-in tutoring sessions for specific courses. Sessions are typically scheduled
on a weekly, recurring basis, but may also be scheduled as needed throughout the semester.
Compensation
• $11+ per hour, depending on qualifications ($12+ per hour with writing specialty)
• Merit pay rate increases based on longevity and positive performance reviews
Qualifications
• Knowledge in content areas to be tutored
• 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
• Grade of ‘B’ or better in courses or content areas to be tutored
• Effective listening and communication skills
• Respect for individual differences and a variety of academic backgrounds
• Ability to commit to tutor at least five (5) hours per week for the entire semester
• Ability to commit to participate in initial orientation and ongoing training throughout employment
• Undergraduate applicants: Completion of at least two (2) long semesters enrolled full-time in residence
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS – STUDENT SERVICES
Note: These positions are part-time, hourly positions and do not meet the criteria for benefits eligibility at The University. Per University regulations, nonbenefits-
eligible part-time employees may not exceed hourly limitations across all University and/or State positions.

NON-ACADEMIC POSITION
Office Assistant
Office Assistants provide clerical support to the professional staff with the Texas Athletics Student Services office.
Compensation
• $10+ per hour
• Merit pay rate increases based on longevity and positive performance reviews
Qualifications
• 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
• Effective listening and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work well individually and as a member of a team
• Ability to commit to work at least ten (10) hours per week
• Undergraduate applicants: Completion of at least one (1) long semester enrolled full-time in residence

HOW TO APPLY
Send the following items to jobs.studentservices@athletics.utexas.edu:
• Résumé or CV
• Cover letter
• List of 2-4 academic or professional references -Include name, title, relationship, and email address
If invited to interview, applicants will be asked to provide additional application items, which may include an
application form, transcripts, and/or a writing sample.

LAH Paid Office Assistant Positions for Fall 2016

The LAH office is hiring Student Assistants for reception desk and light office duties for Fall 2016. Work days and hours are:  Tuesday and Thursday between 8:00 am -2:00 pm and Fridays 10:00 am -2:00 pm. You need to be available to work at least two hour blocks within this time-frame. Position pays $10.00 an hour.

If you are interested, please submit a resume, cover-letter , and include your work hour availability to Mary Cone at: mary.cone@austin.utexas.edu

Summer 2016 Study Abroad Scholarship Opportunity

The Senate of College Councils has a $1,000 study abroad scholarship to give out for the Summer 2016 semester.

The Summer 2016 Study Abroad Scholarship offers a merit-based $1,000 scholarship to a qualifying student to pursue his or her education around the world through programs offered through UT’s Study Abroad Office.
Eligibility: Open to all UT Austin students, including international students, studying abroad in Summer 2016. Maymester study abroad students are NOT eligible. Applicants may apply for the Academic Enrichment Study Abroad Scholarship as many times as they wish, but once an individual has been awarded the scholarship, he/she may not be awarded the scholarship a second time.
Deadline: Friday, April 1st at 11:59pm. Completed application and one page resume sent to:
senateae@gmail.com