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Explore Law | Summer 2022 Application Still Open

This summer’s Explore Law are still open. Explore Law’s goal is to increase the numbers of high-priority undergraduate students from the University of Texas at Austin, Huston-Tillotson University, and Austin Community College who apply to and are accepted into law school. Over the last seven years, we’ve had over one hundred students complete the program, and over 95% of them are presently on a path to and through law school.

 

The cornerstone of the program is the four-week summer program. This summer the program will run 18 July to 12 August. Participants who complete the program earn a stipend of $1,500.00. We are currently planning to meet in person.

 

Applications are now due Wednesday, 20 April, 11:59P Central. Students can find details about the remaining virtual info sessions on the website and can contact Eric Dieter at ericdieter@austin.utexas.edu

Become an International Orientation Volunteer!

The International Orientation Volunteer (IOV) program is accepting applications from graduate and undergraduate students until Wednesday, April 13, 2022. We invite UT students with an international interest to learn more by joining our info session Friday, April 8 at noon.

Register Now

 

As an International Orientation Volunteer (IOV), you have the opportunity to help student adjust to UT, Austin, and the US in a variety of ways:

  • Design and lead creative tours of campus or Austin
  • Assist at social events
  • Lead virtual information session or participate in a virtual panel
  • Spotlight international students and orientation events on social media

We are accepting applications from graduate and undergraduate students until Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Explore the IOV website to learn about the program and apply.

McNair Scholars | 2022-23 Application Still Open

The application for McNair Scholars is still open. McNair, part of the U.S. Department of Education’s funded TRIO programs, guides first-generation and low-income and/or underrepresented students into Ph.D. programs, and provides funding to assist with that process.  

Applications are now due Friday, 15 April, 11:59P Central, but interested students are encouraged to submit as soon as possible. The Longhorn Center for Academic Equity will begin the review and interview process on a rolling basis.

There are additional info sessions scheduled via Zoom. Students can find details about these sessions on the attached flyer and on the website. 

Students can email Dr. Nabeeha Chaudhary, McNair’s Senior Student Program Coordinator, nabeeha.chaudhary@austin.utexas.edu, with questions

Office of Distinguished and Postgraduate Scholarships

Truman Scholarship Information Session

April 06, 2022 at 5pm (Zoom)

This competitive scholarship provides $30,000 towards a public service-related graduate degree to students who aspire to work in a public service career.  The Truman foundation broadly defines public service to include employment in government, public-interest organizations, nongovernmental research, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations.  Juniors graduating during the 2023-24 academic year are eligible to apply.  Register here 

 

Schwarzman Scholarship Information Session

April 11, 2022 at 2pm (in-person and Zoom)

The Schwarzman Scholarship funds a one-year masters degree in global affairs from the Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. Seniors and alumni are eligible to apply. Come hear from a Schwarzman representative and a UT alumni Schwarzman scholar. Register here

 

UK and Ireland Scholarships Information Session

April 12, 2022 at 5pm (Zoom)

The session will provide an overview of the prestigious scholarships for graduate study at institutions in the United Kingdom and Ireland such as the Rhodes, Marshall, Gates Cambridge, and Mitchell.  Seniors and alumni are eligible to apply for these awards. Register here 

PD Soros Fellowship for New Americans Information Session

April 20, 2022 at 11am (Zoom)

This award is for immigrants and children of immigrants who are pursuing any type of fulltime professional or graduate school in the United States. The scholarship is open to seniors or recent graduates in any academic discipline. Come learn more from a PD Soros representative. Register here

Please visit ODPS at utpostbac.com or email questions to odps@austin.utexas.edu.

UTLA & UTNY Spring 2023 Application Deadline & Upcoming Info. Sessions

The Semester in Los Angeles (UTLA) and UT in New York (UTNY) programs will be holding multiple information sessions in the month of April for students interested in participating in either program during the Spring 2023 semester and beyond.

The deadline to apply for the Spring 2023 semester (for both programs) is on May 1, 2022.

UTLA UTNY
General Information Sessions:

April 6, Noon central, Zoom

April 13, 5:00PM central, Zoom

 

 

TO RSVP:

https://utla.utexas.edu/info-sessions

 General Information Sessions:

April 6, 4:00PM central, Zoom

April 14, Noon central, Texas Career Engagement

April 19, 4:00PM central, Zoom

 

TO RSVP:

https://utny.utexas.edu/info-sessions

Both programs are open to all UT majors. These information sessions will be general in nature and intended for anyone with questions about the program, online application, costs, internships, classes, etc.

For more information about UTLA (including a link to apply), visit here.

For more information about UTNY (including a link to apply), visit here.

Arabic Summer Institute 2022 – Deadline Approaching

The Arabic Flagship Program and the Department of Middle Eastern Studies at The University of Texas at Austin are proud to offer the Arabic Summer Institute (ASI), providing an intensive language and culture program for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students of Arabic.

With the largest full-time Arabic faculty in the country, more courses at all levels of Arabic, and thriving events and cultural environment, UT’s Department of Middle Eastern Studies is now rated among the best in the country. Set in friendly Austin, our program and our University are committed to continually expanding our curriculum to help students meet their academic goals. The Arabic Summer Institute illustrates our continued commitment to excellence.

 

Apply Here

Program Dates

  • June 2, 2022 through August 12, 2022
  • Application Final Deadline: April 15, 2022

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

 

Arabic Summer Institute Staff

Norah Elamir
Program Officer and Outreach Coordinator

Olla Al-Shalchi, ASI Director: olla@austin.utexas.edu

Research Week 2022: Panel discussion on research and careers!

Research Week 2022 is getting closer with some events starting this week, including Communication Studies Week and a panel discussion on housing with Austin Mayor Steve Adler. Of note to those of you wondering how research might impact your career, we invite you to attend next week’s panel discussion hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Research and Texas Career Engagement:

Longhorn Research Student and Alumni Panel

Wednesday, April 13, 2022 5:30pm – 6:30pm CDT

Flawn Academic Center (FAC), 2.236 Texas Career Engagement Office

Research has benefits that are more than just academic — it can also feed into your career! In this panel discussion, current undergraduate researchers and recent alumni will talk about how their research experiences have prepared them for success in their careers, graduate school, and beyond. FREE PIZZA will be available to attendees as well!

Register to attend: https://utaustin.joinhandshake.com/events/991056/share_preview

Have difficulty getting groceries? Have your voice heard!

Student Government is currently working on an initiative to get grocery delivery subsidized and Lyft credit for grocery store trips from the University, but we need YOUR help to make it happen! Fill out the short survey below and have your voice heard. Please fill out this survey by April 13th.

Survey: https://forms.gle/3UW5XAFdKAEzHGwa7

If you have further questions, email Inbarturj@utexas.edu

UT Outpost Student Leadership Board: Application Live

The UT Outpost Student Leadership Board application is LIVE on HireUTexas by Handshake!

The UT Outpost Student Leadership Board is a group of dynamic and innovative student leaders passionate about supporting the campus community by addressing food insecurity and financial hardships that students face. This team is tasked with managing the day-to-day operations of UT Outpost, programming, and educating the campus community.

We are looking for a dynamic and passionate team of 5 student leaders to support UT Outpost operations and programming for the 2022-2023 academic year. The following positions are available:

  • Food Pantry Board Member
  • Career Closet Board Member
  • Sustainability Board Member
  • Outreach Board Member
  • Volunteer Board Member

The application can be found here and the deadline to apply is April 1st at noon. Please pass this information along to any and all students that you work with and who may be interested in this role.

Please let Val Martin know if you have questions.