The Interpersonal Violence Peer Support (IVPS) Peer Supporter applications for the 2018-2019 academic year are now available! Both the position description, as well as the application can be found on our website: http://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/emergency/ivps_getinvolved.php. Applications are due by 5pm on March 2, 2018. In order to apply, students must be enrolled full-time as a UT Austin student. If students have questions or would like more information, they can email us at ivps@austin.utexas.edu or stop by the IVPS office.
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Swahili Speaker Needed for SEAL
COLA Scholarships
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS
Applications are now being accepted for merit-based, research, and study abroad scholarships for spring 2018!
See if you are eligible on the Liberal Arts scholarship website:
Deadline for merit & research scholarships are February 20 and March 6!
Department of Slavic and Eurasian Studies Scholarships
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2018 Julius and Suzan Glickman Centennial Lectureship
Plan II Honors presents the 2018 Julius and Suzan Glickman Centennial Lectureship featuring Dr. Dan-el Padilla Peralta, Undocumented
Wednesday, February 28th, 7:00 p.m.
Jessen Auditorium
Homer Rainey Hall
No tickets required, seating is first-come, first-served. Doors open at 6:30.
This talk will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the writing of Dan-el Padilla’s memoir, Undocumented: A Dominican Boy’s Odyssey from a Homeless Shelter to the Ivy League, from initial conception to final draft. Themes to be addressed include the memoir as genre, the challenges of writing about the immigrant experience, and the framing of the individual life against broader political and economic trends.
Travel Grants for Study Abroad in Latin America
The Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies is now offering a number of travel scholarships to Liberal Arts majors for study abroad in Latin America, both for summer 2018 and for academic year 2018-2019. For summer 2018, we are offering four $2,500 travel scholarships. Students must attend degree-granting institutions in Latin America this coming summer and return with at least six hours of college credit. For academic year 2018-2019, we will award six $5,000 travel scholarships for semester-long study abroad in Latin America. Awardees must attend degree-granting institutions in Latin America and return with at least 12 hours of college credit.
Applications and letters of recommendation are due on February 23, 2018, without exception. Please follow the link to the scholarship portal:
Free Speech Essay Contest
The Department of Philosophy and The BB&T Chair for the Study of Objectivism are excited to announce our annual Free Speech Essay Contest open exclusively to UT undgrads. Deadline for submission is Friday, February 23, 2018. All UT undergraduate students are eligible to participate.
Prizes range from $700-$1500.
The topics this year concern:
- Freedom of the Press
- General Condition of Freedom of Speech
For the specific questions and more details, please visit our website –
www.freespeechessay.com
Jewish Studies Scholarships
The scholarships for students and majors in Jewish Studies are now up and running. The deadline is not until April 10, 2018. All awards and scholarships are restricted to students who will be enrolling full-time at UT in fall 2018.
There are scholarships for incoming and current JS majors as well as support for students enrolling in upper-division Jewish Studies courses.
There also new award competitions for any student writing essays and theses on Jewish topics.
For more information please visit https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/scjs/scholarships/index.php
Upcoming Gender and Sexuality Center Events
Queer Camaraderie: LGBTQ Studies Symposium
Thursday and Friday, 1/25/18 – 1/26/18
CLA 1.302 B
To celebrate the launch of LGBTQ Studies at UT, the program will host a symposium. The symposium’s theme is “Queer Camaraderie” and will feature presentations and performances by Rod Ferguson & Lyndon Gill; Ernesto Martínez & Julie Minich; Josh Guzman & Chad Bennett; Xandra Ibarra (La Chica Boom) & Laura Gutiérrez; and Kim TallBear and Ann Cvetkovich. Please check the symposium website for updates: click here.
LGBTQ Studies Recommended Courses for Spring 2018 are now available online: click here.
Schedule an Interview for T-Time: A Supportive Space for Trans Students
Fridays
1 PM – 2:30 PM
All groups are free and confidential. This group is for anyone who self-identifies as transgender &/or gender non-binary and is seeking a space for self-exploration and support. Topics may include gender identity- including binary and non-binary experiences, transition/post-transition/not-transitioning, impact of transphobia, intersecting identities, self, relationships, family, bodies, sexuality, sex, community, academics, mental health, and general wellness.
All prospective group participants are asked to attend a meeting with the facilitator to provide you with more information and determine if this group would be a good fit for you. To sign up for a one on one pre-group meeting with the facilitator, call CMHC at (512) 471-3515. If you have any questions about the group or your fit for the group, please contact Sebastian Colón Otero at 512-232-4679.
Get S’More Out of Your Mental Health
Wednesday, 1/31
12 PM – 1:30 PM
SAC 2.112
Join us for a kick-off event for Queer Voices this spring! Queer Voices is a discussion group from CMHC that meets weekly as a space for queer people to talk about issues that impact our lives, get support, and build community. A major purpose of these meetings is to promote positive mental health in today’s world while juggling the demands of being a student. Come make some delicious s’mores (we are providing the ingredients, including vegan marshmallows) and join us to talk about mental health, self-care tips, and managing stress.
Longhorn Pride: an LGBTQA+ Visit Day
Friday, 2/23
8:30 AM – 2 PM
Register: click here
On Feb. 23, UT Austin is hosting Longhorn Pride: an LGBTQA+ Visit Day for prospective undergraduate students considering UT Austin as their college choice. Please help spread the word! Students must register online.
Call for Proposals for the inaugural “Leading and Learning: A Student Educator Forum”!
Deadline to Submit Proposals: Friday, 2/23 at 11:59 PM
Submit here
Sanger Learning Center and BeVocal: The Bystander Intervention Initiative of The University of Texas at Austin seek proposals for faculty, staff, and/or student-led workshops and panels for the inaugural Student Educator Forum on Saturday, April 21, 2018. Examples of student educators include Learning Assistants, Tutors, Mentors, Peer Educators, etc. The Student Educator Forum is an opportunity to showcase your professional experience, share your legacy as a student educator, network with other student educators, and help make UT Austin a better place for future generations of students by working to create a culture of care.
Students, faculty, and staff with marginalized and underrepresented identities in gender expression and identity, ethnicity, race, size, national origin, immigration status, sexual orientation, affectional orientation, age, physical and mental abilities, religious beliefs, spiritual identities, and socioeconomic status are encouraged to submit proposals.
The University Writing Center will be offering two free workshops on writing effective forum proposals. The dates and times are below. Both workshops will be held in the PCL Learning Lab 2.
* Monday, 1/26, 4-5PM
* Friday, 2/2, 12-1PM
For more information about the forum and to submit a proposal click here. Presenters will be notified of their acceptance on March 9, 2018.
If you need further mentorship on writing your proposal or have questions about the conference contact mtrattner@austin.utexas.edu or paige.schilt@austin.utexas.edu.
Liberal Arts Refugee Alliance Meeting
Please join the Liberal Arts Refugee Alliance during their first meeting of the semester on Thursday, February 1st at 7pm. If interested, please check out the Facebook link.