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GraduAsian

WHEN: Wednesday, May 19, 2021 6PM

WHERE: Virtual

Based on the feedback received from students during the 2019-2020 academic year,  the Multicultural Engagement Center is excited to revive GraduAsian this year. GraduAsian is a ceremony held to commemorate the many achievements of UT’s graduating APIDA (Asian Pacific Islander Desi American) students. This year, GraduAsian will be held virtually in addition to having a dedicated page to recognize our graduating APIDA students.

Students participating in the ceremony will also receive a custom GraduAsian stole. For more information and updates, visit the GraduAsian website.

First-Gen Longhorn Graduation

WHEN: Wednesday, May 19, 2021 11AM

WHERE: Virtual

Hosted by the Multicultural Engagement Center, the First-Gen Longhorns Graduation recognizes the accomplishments of all graduating students who will be the first in their families to earn a college degree. This year, we will be celebrating students’ achievements virtually in addition to having a dedicated website. We are also continuing with the tradition of providing our graduating first-generation college students with a stole. Visit the First-Gen Grad website for updates.

LAH Unpaid Internship Stipend

If you are doing an unpaid internship over the summer, you may apply to receive a stipend to help with your cost of living.  Priority will be given to students with internships that are at least 20 hours per week that last for five weeks or longer during the summer. 

Please submit your application through the College of Liberal Arts scholarship portal. 

Applications are due May 7, 2021.

Fullbright Writing Workshop

Personal Statement & Grant Writing Workshops – Dr. Sonia Tamar Seeman, UT Austin Fulbright Program Chair and Advisor

We are offering two 90-minute writing workshops to get you started! One writing workshop for the English Teaching Assistant (ETA) personal statement and one workshop for the research grant proposal. Please see the dates below:

In this workshop we will:

  • Strengthen your prose
  • Organize your writing
  • Edit your own and others’ proposals or personal statements
  • Analyze examples of successful proposals
  • Uncover on-going resources for the grant writing process
  • Learn about what should be included in your proposal and personal statement

To make the most of your session:

Bring your drafts and ideas AND get started on your proposal or essay!

Writing Workshop Dates:

  • Open/Study Research Tuesday, May 4th 3:00pm-4:30pm

RSVP to Rebecca French, UT Austin Fulbright Program Administrator, at rebecca.french@austin.utexas.edu

For questions regarding writing workshops, please contact Dr. Sonia Seeman, UT Austin Fulbright Program Chair and Advisor, at stseeman@austin.utexas.edu

Fullbright Info Session

The 2022-2023 Fulbright application cycle is now open!

Fulbright awards graduating seniors, recent graduates, and alumni to conduct academic work abroad in all disciplines, including: STEM, social sciences, humanities, and the performing and creative arts.  A number of countries also offer grants for those who wish to serve as English teaching assistants.

We encourage students to attend a Virtual Information Session and the Writing Workshop. All workshops will be conducted virtually over Zoom. In order to receive an invitation with the Zoom link you must RSVP to the contact below.

UT Campus Fulbright Application Deadline: Friday, August 27, 2021

Attend a Fulbright Virtual Information Session – Ms. Rebecca French, UT Austin Fulbright Program Administrator

The information session will provide an overview of the Fulbright program, application and campus committee review process.

  • Tuesday, May 4th 10:30am-11:30am
  • Tuesday, May 25th 3:00pm-4:00pm

RSVP to Rebecca French, UT Austin Fulbright Program Administrator, at rebecca.french@austin.utexas.edu

UT Austin Fulbright Website: https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/funding/scholarships/fulbright

Course on Communication

CLD 320 Communication and Leadership

Looking for a course on communication and leadership in Fall 2021? Consider registering for CLD 320, Communication and Leadership in Higher Education, taught by the Moody College’s Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education, Dr. Cassandre Alvarado. Dr. Alvarado is herself an accomplished leader in higher education, and for many years, her research, teaching, and practice have focused on designing innovative initiatives that enable all students to succeed and promote equity and inclusivity. For more information, see the attached flyer.

Creating Connections Meet and Greet

Creating Connections: Black & LatinX-owned Company Meet and Greet
Hosted By Texas Career Engagement, The Fearless Leadership Institute (FLI), Heman Sweatt Center for Black Males & internX

When: Wednesday, April 21, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

  • Welcome Employer Spotlights: 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  • Small Group Networking Rotations with BB Imaging and Consulting, THIRD EAR, Vista Equity Partners and internX: 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Why: This will be a great opportunity for students to connect with local Black & LatinX-owned companies for current and future opportunities and career path advice. See current opportunities posted in HireUTexas powered by Handshake and come to this event to put a face to your resume!

Employers participating: BB Imaging & Consulting, THIRD EAR, and Vista Equity Partners

Learn more and RSVP (Limited spots available due to small group networking atmosphere!) 

UT Staff are welcome to attend (UT Staff RSVP)!

LAHDAC Community Forum

LAHDAC is hosting a community forum to listen to concerns and answer questions that you might have regarding diversity in LAH and UT.
Feel free to stop by from 7:00-8:00 PM on April 19th on zoom to chat with us and your peers! The zoom meeting ID is 932 5328 5771.
If you have any concerns or questions and are not able to attend, or if you have something you would like to keep anonymous feel free to use this form and we will address your concerns: https://forms.gle/NdJUjYVMeQUUVR769.
For any additional questions or concerns, please email utlahdac@gmail.com!

HPO Peer Coach Position

HPO is now hiring for our Health Professions (HP) Peer Coaches/Mentors. Pay is $10/hour, 8-12 hours per week.

Do you:

  • Have a passion for helping your fellow HP students?
  • Plan to go into health profession and are a rising junior?
  • Enjoy working on team?
  • Want to enhance your leadership skills and serve as an ambassador?
  • Have a 3.6 or higher GPA?
  • Love getting PAID to give advice?

If you answered YES to these questions, then this job may be for you!

Applications are accepted via email by sending your cover letter and resume to avani.trivedi@austin.utexas.edu OR through Handshake (search for Job ID #4610452).

Applications are rolling so applying soon will give you an advantage. Deadline to apply is April 13th at 12:05am.