Twelve Angry Men
Directed by: Caleb Britton and Stephanie Donowho
Fri Oct. 28, 8:00 pm
Sat Oct. 29, 8:00 pm
Sun Oct. 30, 2:00 pm
Fri Nov. 4, 8:00 pm
Sat Nov. 5, 8:00 pm
Sun Nov. 6, 2:00 pm
ART 1.102, Tickets: $5
The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940
Directed by Emily Neie
Thurs. Nov. 3, 7:30 pm
Fri. Nov. 4, 7:30 pm
Sun. Nov. 6, 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm
Utopia Theater, School of Social Work, Tickets $5
The Fall 2012 Casa Herrera Program <http://www.utmesoamerica.org/casa/> is a great way to learn about Mesoamerica, Archeology, History of Central America, Spanish or Indigenous Languages while studying and living in breathtaking Antigua, Guatemala.
This program will be led by Dr. David Stuart, who is the Linda and David Schele Chair in the Art and Writing of Mesoamerica and professor in the Department of Art and Art History. He is an internationally recognized professor and scholar of Mesoamerican art, archeology, and considered the world’s leading authority on the epigraphy of Mayan hieroglyphs.
Dr. David Stuart
http://www.finearts.utexas.edu/aah/art_history/faculty/stuart.cfm
And experience Dr. Stuart via the NOVA television series:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/maya/copan.html
Read all about it in The Alcalde:
AND ANNOUNCING 5 scholarships of $1,000 each for this program. See attached PDF: Casa Herrera Scholarship 2012
Questions? Contact:
Paola Bueché
Senior Program Coordinator
Mesoamerica Center
ART 1.412
1 University Station D1300
Austin, TX 78712-0337
Office Phone: (512) 471-6292
website: http://www.utmesoamerica.org
The Texas Exes’ James W Vick Awards for Academic Advising
https://texasexes.org/form/vick.asp
(Only undergraduate students may nominate)
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2011-2012 Texas Exes’ James W. Vick Awards for Academic Advising. These $500 awards are provided annually for five undergraduate academic advisors from across the campus to promote quality advising at The University of Texas by publicly recognizing advisors who have had an effective, positive influence on the educational experience of university students. Recipients are selected by students and coordinated through the Texas Exes. For more information, contact Katie Lauck at (512)232-5866 .
The persons selected should demonstrate enthusiasm and knowledge in applying university degree requirements and policies in order to effectively match undergraduate students’ interests and abilities to a balanced schedule. The nominees should maintain a sense of approachability through a non-judgemental atmosphere, therein making a positive difference in students’ university experience.
Please be thorough and specific in your nomination statement. The selection committee places heavy emphasis on this information.
LAHers have participated in this program in the past and found it a positive experience.
Rwanda Human Rights Delegation for Young Leaders — Winter 2012
Program Location: Rwanda
Dates: Dec 28, 2011 – Jan 16, 2012
Program Tuition: $2,250
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Global Youth Connect, an international human rights organization, is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications from young leaders (ages 18-35) for our Winter international human rights delegation to Rwanda.
Our Human Rights Learning and Action delegations are unique, first-hand opportunities to cross cultural boundaries, learn about the daily reality of human rights as experienced in a complex and increasingly globalized world, and to contribute to progressive action.
During this GYC delegation, International participants will join with Rwandan peers in a Learning and Action Community to learn about human rights achievements and challenges in Rwanda (and the world) and to take concrete action steps together to support current and future efforts for human rights protection and promotion, both in Rwanda and abroad.
Through a combination of workshops, site visits, advocacy meetings, and volunteer service with grassroots NGOs, we will learn and act on numerous key human rights issues in Rwanda, including but not limited to: gender and human rights, human rights of children, LGBTI populations, historically marginalized indigenous groups, refugees, domestic workers, poverty reduction, public health, juvenile justice, freedom of expression and the arts.
In advance of and during the delegation, all participants will examine the roots of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, and see how its legacy has impacted the country and its people, particularly Rwandan youth, and also how the country is attempting to rebuild today.
Specific information about previous Rwanda delegations can be found at http://www.globalyouthconnect.org/country_rwanda.html
Application Deadline: OPEN until FILLED
How to Apply:
We invite interested young leaders to apply. We are looking for participants who are between the ages of 18-35 and who possess U.S. or Canadian citizenship or residency as well as international students studying full-time at a U.S. or Canadian college or university. Most importantly, applicants should wish to expand their knowledge and understanding of human rights and social justice and to offer hard work, skills, connections, etc. to the work already underway in Rwanda and elsewhere. Participants will become part of a growing global movement of youth acting together for compassion, human rights and responsibility.
For detailed information on program activities, costs, fundraising guide, and application information, please visit:
Boren Awards for International Study
Information Session (for graduate and undergraduate students)
Wednesday, November 2
3-4pm
Parlin 301
The Study Abroad Office is excited to announce that the Director of Boren Scholarships and Fellowships, Chris Powers, will be visiting the UT campus on Wednesday, November 2nd to speak with students about the Boren Awards. There will be an information session in Parlin 301 from 3-4pm.
Boren Awards provide a unique funding opportunity for U.S. students to study world regions critical to U.S. interests (including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East).
The Boren Scholarships provide up to $20,000 for undergraduate students to study in countries that are generally underrepresented in study abroad.
The Boren Fellowships provide graduate students up to $30,000 to add an important international and language component to their graduate studies.
Additional information on preferred geographic regions, languages, length of study, and fields of study, as well as application procedures can be found at www.borenawards.org.
FLAS Fellowship Program – Informational Meeting for Program Coordinators and Students
Thursday, November 10
3:00-4:00 PM
Meyerson Conference Room
4.118 WCH Building
The FLAS Fellowship Program provides more than $1 million in funding to UT undergraduate and graduate students each year. Please join us for an informational meeting on the program to learn more about it and what it has to offer students in your department. A brief presentation on the FLAS Fellowship, including application requirements, program benefits and responsibilities of awarded students, will be followed by a Q&A session with a panel of previous fellowship holders and faculty and administrators with experience in the program.
For more information please contact:
Rachel Meyer
South Asia Institute
(512) 475-6038
rachelmeyer@austin.utexas.edu
or
Sally Dickson
Center for European Studies
(512) 232-4311
ces@austin.utexas.edu
We have seats open in several of our lower-division classes. Come to the LAH office and sign up now. We’ll give LAHers priority, but if we don’t fill up the classes, we will need to share with the other honors programs.
Open classes include:
ANT 301 Physical Anthropology with Chris Kirk (filling up quickly, so come soon!)
ARH 301 Intro to Visual Arts (counts as VPA – 10 seats reserved for LAH)
CTI 301 Ancient Philosophy and Lit (counts as CEHET and is a great follow up to Reacting, if you enjoyed Plato)
E 316k Masterworks of British Literature (NEW honors course. If you don’t have AP credit, or even if you do and are an English major, take this class.)
ECO 304L Intro to Macroeconomics (must have credit for ECO 304K as prerequisite)
GOV 312P Core Texts with Dempsey (must have credit for GOV 310L)
HIS 309K Western Civ in Medieval Times (Plan II class shares with us – limited seats)
HIS 315L US History Since 1865 (and yes, the awesome Dr. Restad has returned! Students wish they could retake this class with her.)
LAH 305 Reacting to the Past – two sections (Make sure you have taken your LAH writing flag by the end of your first year.)
PHL 305 Intro to Philosophy of Religion (counts for CEHET)
RHE 309S Critical Reading (Make sure you have taken your LAH writing flag by the end of your first year.)
SPN 610D Intermediate Spanish (must have credit for SPN 601D)
UGS 303 Creative Problem Solving OR Life and Death Decisions (make sure you take a UGS class in your first year)
Liberal Arts Council is bringing James Mulva, CEO of Conoco Phillips to speak on campus.
James Mulva graduated from UT and is known world-wide for his influence in the oil industry and for his integrity and leadership.
He will speak Monday October 24th at 6pm in the Social Work Building, room2.106.
At the end of the event there will be time for Q & A.
The Career Expo is your chance to connect with employers from a variety of industries seeking you to fill their full-time and internship opportunities! Don’t miss our Expo, and our prep workshop and services before the fair:
Fall 2011 Career Expo
Date: Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: Texas Union Ballroom
Co-Hosted By: Liberal Arts Career Services & Liberal Arts Council
Attire: LACS requires business dress to business casual (visit our Dress for Success page to learn more about professional attire.)
Employers: Meet recruiters from a variety of companies and organizations, including Apple, SXSW, LivingSocial, JP Morgan Chase and the Peace Corps. Search the full list of Employers Scheduled to Attend
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Take advantage of this opportunity to launch your career or find an internship. Come professionally dressed and bring several copies of your resume. Read more about the career fair, which organizations are scheduled to attend and how you can plan your visit to the fair at our Making the Most of the Career Fair page.
Workshop: Making the Most of the Career Expo
Date: Thursday, October 13, 2011
Time: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Location: LACS, FAC 18
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Do you want to know how to talk with employers and create opportunities for yourself at the Career Expo on October 19, 2011? If so, this workshop is for you! Attend this workshop to learn what works and doesn’t work at a career fair and what employers are really looking for. We will address the following topics:
Walk-In Advising
Days: Each Week on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
Times: 12:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Location: LACS, FAC 18
Walk-in 15-minute sessions are available to help strengthen your resume, draft an elevator speech, strategize your visit to the fair and much more!
Career Coaching
Days: Mondays – Fridays
Times: Appointments are available between 9am – 4pm
Location: LACS, FAC 18
Career coaching 30-minute appointments are available to help with any career fair, general career and internship preparation!
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Thanks,
Liberal Arts Career Services | The University of Texas at Austin
FAC 18 | ph 512.471.7900 | fx 512.471.7903
lacs@austin.utexas.edu | http://www.utexas.edu/cola/orgs/lacs/
Teach For America will be holding its first informational session Tonight (October 18th) at 7pm in GRG 102. Come learn more about this amazing opportunity to enrich the educational experiences of the millions of children that live in poverty. Here the stories of some of our Teach For America alumni and speak to current Corp Members about their experiences so far. Join us for pizza, discussion, and Q&A.
Texas is one of the top three contributors in the nation to Teach For America’s Corp each year. Come learn how you can help continue the tradition.