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UTLA Summer 2022 Application Deadline & Upcoming Info. Session

The Semester in Los Angeles (UTLA) program will be holding an upcoming general information session for any UT student interested in participating during the Summer 2022 semester and beyond.

General Information Session + UTLA Alumni Meet & Greet

Wednesday, October 13, 5:30 PM, DMC 2.106 Moody Auditorium

This information session will be general in nature and intended for anyone with questions about the program, online application, costs, internships, classes, etc. It will be available both in person and via Zoom. The session will be followed by a meet and greet and informal Q&A with UTLA alumni.

To RSVP, go here. Walk-ins are also welcome. The deadline to APPLY online for UTLA Summer 2022 is November 1, 2021. For more information about UTLA, visit here.

LGBTQ Studies Honors Disability Awareness Month

We hope you will join us in recognition of Disability Employment Awareness Month with a series of events by Cal Montgomery about disability justice, Oct. 19-21, 2021. Cal is a transgender, disabled and autistic activist who studied philosophy at UT Austin! All events are hybrid (in-person and zoom). Cal will be joining us in person. Individual events described below:

No Such Thing as a Stupid Student: How Thinking Through Cognitive Accessibility Can Set Students Up For Success
Tuesday, October 19
4pm- 6pm central time
RLP 1.302B and zoom
tinyurl.com/cal-montgomery

 

“Hey Buddy: Sexuality in an Era of Infantizliation and Control” a talk with Cal Montgomery
Wednesday, October 20
3pm-4pm central time
WCP 2.112 and zoom
https://tinyurl.com/HeyBuddy-Cal

 

Therapized: How the Disability Industrial Complex Surgically Excises Joy
Thursday, October 21
9:30am-11am central time
MRH 2.604 and zoom
tinyurl.com/therapized-with-cal-montgomery

 

 

TAMU-Bush School Public Service Weekend

Texas A&M’s Bush School of Government & Public Service is hosting an online Public Service Weekend Oct 29-30 for those interested in learning about and preparing for careers in public service. Specifically, undergraduate students from Texas universities who exhibit leadership skills, support diversity, and have self-identified as future public servants interested in related fields are encouraged to attend:

Nonprofits * Government at all levels (agencies and elected offices) * Women, Peace & Security *

INGOs * Pandemic Preparedness * National Defense * Homeland Security * Cybersecurity *

Intelligence * Diplomacy * Int’l Economics * Int’l Politics * Int’l Economic Development *

Policy Areas in Education, Health, the Environment * Regional Studies * and more!

 

What: Public Service Weekend

When: Friday, Oct 29 (about 2:30-6:15 PM) and Saturday, Oct 30 (10:00 AM-12:45 PM)

    It’s OK to just attend part of it as needed; we’ll send an agenda soon

Where: Online via Zoom

How: Click here to REGISTER by Oct 26

Submit the form above and a resume. We will send reminders and Zoom links a few days before the event.

Content: SERVICE-MINDED attendees will hear about public service careers and what benefits they offer, participate in a career workshop, attend breakout sessions over various career sectors, join a faculty-led discussion, have Q&A opportunities with an alumni panel and current students panel, learn the graduate admissions timeline and how to be a competitive grad school applicant, and receive information on how grad school funding works.

 

Fuel your passion for public service while learning the next steps to take from professionals who live it!

Still have questions? View our PSW 2021 Flyer or visit our PSW website. You can also contact us directly; we’ll be glad to help.

Ransom Center Internships

The Ransom Center is recruiting paid undergraduate interns for Spring 2022! Check out our website and see below for more information!

What is a Ransom Center undergraduate internship?

Ransom Center undergraduate internships are paid opportunities to work behind the scenes with experts at an important cultural institution with worldwide connections. We offer positions in a variety of departments as well as monthly professional development sessions for the entire cohort. Interns are expected to work ten hours a week for the extent of the semester.

Why should I apply?

Whether you want to kick-start a career in libraries and museums, explore a personal interest in our collections, or develop yourself professionally in a vibrant, collaborative environment, the Ransom Center undergraduate internships are for you! But don’t just take our word for it- check out these interviews with former interns Celia Shaheen and Nick Purgett!

Where is the Ransom Center?

The Ransom Center is a humanities library-archive-museum located on campus at 21st Street and Guadalupe. We offer classes, present public programs and exhibitions, and host researchers from across campus and the world.

Who is eligible to apply for an internship?

All interested UT Austin undergraduates are encouraged to apply!

When is the application deadline?

Applications will be due by October 29. Applicants can submit their resume and cover letter via Handshake, and one letter of recommendation directly to lincoln.howard@austin.utexas.edu.

Any questions can be directed to lincoln.howard@austin.utexas.edu.

Roy Crane Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Literary Arts 2021

The Roy Crane Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Arts is given each year to a student of The University of Texas at Austin for unique, creative effort in the performing, literary and visual arts.

About the Award

In 2021, the award(s) will be given in the area of literary arts. Any currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student from any major or area of study may compete for the award. The selection committee will give no weight to any entrant’s grade point average or other academic achievement.

Awards range between $1,000 and $4,500.

Deadline to Apply: November 1, 2021

To compete for the award, a student must submit the following:

  • Online application form through Interfolio
  • Portfolio requirement – Submit up to 5 examples of creative or non-fiction writing, limit of 25 pages. Arrange work in reverse chronological order, newest to oldest. Work submitted cannot be over two years old. Each piece must be labeled with: name, title of work, and date.

Work submitted must represent creative achievement while enrolled at UT Austin. Research or analysis does not qualify.

Contact undergraduateawards@utexas.edu if you have any specific questions about this opportunity.

 

Explore Career Paths in International Business: French Tech Scene

Are you interested in learning more about International Business? Hear personal career stories from professionals and an overview of what it’s like to work in the French Tech startup scene? UT Austin is hosting an event next week that has been designed to highlight career and internship opportunities in the French Tech industry. This event will feature speakers focusing on international career development and associated opportunities. We look forward to having you join us!

What: Explore Career Paths in International Business: French Tech Scene

Presented by: La French Tech Austin & French Tech Houston (https://lafrenchtech.com/en/)

When: Thursday, October 14th

Time: Noon – 1:00 p.m. CST

Speakers: Hear from Thales, Lumapps, and French Tech Houston. Some representatives will be joining virtually from France.

Hosted in partnership by: Texas Career Engagement, French Tech Austin & French Tech Houston, Texas Global, Kendra Scott Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute

RSVP To Attend: Student Registration Link

COLA Abroad Info Session

The first session is on October 6 @ 5PM and can be found here: Education Abroad calendar; COLA calendar. The info session will be held on Zoom.

Take the World by the Horns… and earn COLA credit while studying abroad. Join us to discover Education Abroad options for COLA majors.

Join Texas Global to learn about your COLA education abroad options. We’ll highlight exchange, faculty-led programs, and internships all over the world.  Today’s employers highly value the competencies gained through education abroad experiences: problem-solving across cultures, time-management, communication, and leadership.  Come discover the short- and long-term programs available to enhance your future employability by engaging with the world. Let us tell you about the perfect education abroad programs in this tailored COLA Abroad Info session.

Liberal Arts in Advocacy: A Conversation with Ana López

Tuesday, October 5th, 2021

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Glickman Conference Center – Patton Hall (RLP)

Register here: https://utaustin.joinhandshake.com/events/850362/share_preview

Join us for our fall kick off of The Futures Initiative, a program highlighting how studying humanities and social sciences prepares students for public and professional lives of purpose.

This month we’re excited to welcome Ana López. Ana is a native Austinite and proud 2019 graduate of the Plan II Honors Program. Nearly the entirety of Ana’s college career centered around gun violence prevention activism– she co-founded Students Against Campus Carry in the wake of the passage of SB11 and went on to help organize a massive protest on UT grounds. You may have seen her advocacy featured on the Daily Show! Ana has worked for Lloyd Doggett, James Talarico, Julie Oliver, and, most recently, Civitech. Only a couple months ago did she diverge from her political streak to join the team at Airtable, a pre-IPO company with a new Austin HQ. Learn why Ana calls herself an “accidental activist” and hear her thoughts on making your voice heard and bringing your authentic self to work. 

This month’s session will be in person! There will be free food, and we’ll be giving out free College of Liberal Arts swag! You’ll also get a chance to see our new poster series highlighting the important work of Liberal Arts Longhorns!