Author Archives: Linda Mayhew

Sayed Kashua, Monday, February 22, 7 p.m., Joynes Reading Room

Sayed Kashua, Monday, February 22, 7 p.m., Joynes Reading Room

Bestselling Israeli-Palestinian author, journalist, and TV show writer Sayed Kashua reflects about the use of humor in his works across genres. Kashua will speak about his weekly column in Israel’s newspaper Haaretz and his hit TV show Arab Labor, and about addressing serious political and social issues through the lens of humor. While supplies last, interested students may inquire in person at the front desk of the Joynes Reading Room to receive a free book by Kashua. 

Liberal Arts Research Week Events

We are now accepting applications for our research poster presentation session that will take place during the Liberal Arts Honors Day reception on Saturday, April 16. Students may also apply to showcase their work at the Dean’s Research Reception on Wednesday, April 20, where their research will be presented to College directors, chairs, deans, and faculty.

Please forward this information to students who might be interested in the opportunity to use these venues to publicize their work. Please also forward this message to faculty in your department so they can help get the word out.

The application can be found on our website. The deadline for students to apply is Friday, March 11.

Scholarships from Dean of Students

Scholarship applications are now open! 

The Office of the Dean of Students manages and supports a variety of financial awards to recognize excellence among our students. All students who may be eligible are encouraged to apply. The 2016 scholarship application for all scholarships managed by our office is available on Hornslink today, Monday, February 8, 2016. Completed applications for all scholarships, including a letter or recommendation must be submitted no later than Monday, February 22, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. 

Breakthrough Austin

Are you looking for an exciting reason to stay in Austin this summer? Check out Breakthrough Austin, a local nonprofit organization that focuses on getting first generation college students the skills they need to be successful before, during, and after college. As a Breakthrough Teaching Fellow, you will be in charge of developing and delivering lessons to a class of about 10 middle school aged students. You will work closely with an Instructional Coach from an Austin-area school, and on a team with other college students from across the country. This is a paid internship, you will be a quarter time AmeriCorps member (and receive an education award upon completion of the program), and there is inexpensive housing provided by the program should you need it. The application is February 23rd so get started today!

http://www.breakthroughaustin.org/teachers/how-to-apply

COLA Scholarships

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS

Applications are now being accepted for merit-based, research and study abroad scholarships for spring 2016!

See if you are eligible on the Liberal Arts scholarship website: http://www.utexas.edu/cola/student-affairs/Scholarships-and-Awards/  

Deadlines for most scholarships are February 15 or March 7, 2016.

Also this:

Are you a Liberal Arts student from any of these counties in Texas?

Franklin 

Camp

Delta

Hopkins

Lamar

Red River

Titus

Upshur

Wood County

You may be eligible for the  “Styles – Franklin County” scholarship: 

http://www.utexas.edu/coHi la/student-affairs/Programs/scholarships-hidden/Styles-Franklin-County-Scholarship.php

Applications are now being accepted!!  Deadline March 7, 2016.

Reacting to the Past Club Signup

Did you love Reacting? Have you wanted to take it but not had the chance? Join the LAH Reacting Club. Meetings will occur at 4 pm every other Wednesday. We will meet in  CLA 2.606, Normandy Scholars Room. We will play mini Reacting games and the setting will be pretty informal compared to Reacting classes (no papers, no grading, less structured). We’ll be holding the first meeting on February 17th so sign up below and come join us and have fun!  The first game we’ll play is the Mexican Revolution.  

Sign up here if you’d like to join.

LAH Book Related Events

Hi Everyone,

We have two book related events coming up:

LAH Book Drive: https://www.facebook.com/events/548042192038620/

Inside Book Projects LAH Volunteering: https://www.facebook.com/events/910584419048875/

Career Services on the Go

Liberal Arts Students – 

Do you need resume, internship or job search help but don’t have time to come to Liberal Arts Career Services? No problem, we’re coming to you.

We’ll be in the CLA from 12:00 – 1:00 PM on 

  • Tuesday, February 9
  • Wednesday, February 10
  • Thursday, February 11

Wondering how we can help you when you drop by? 

  • Bring your resume for a quick review
  • Make plans for your summer internship search
  • Get tips for your post-graduation career plans
  • Learn about law school or grad school planning

See you there!

LIBERAL ARTS CAREER SERVICES

The University of Texas at Austin | 512-471-7900 | lacs@austin.utexas.edu | utexas.edu/cola/lacs/ 

Free Speech Essay Contest

Students must write on one of two questions, one concerning Freedom of Speech in relation to Religious Expression; the other, Freedom of Academic Speech.

 On the Contest:

Essays must be between 1400-2500 words. The deadline for submissions is Monday, February 22nd, 2016.

First prize is $1500; second prize is $1000; third prize is $700. The first-prize essay will also be considered for possible publication in the College of Liberal Arts magazine, Life & Letters.

The contest is co-sponsored by the BB&T Chair for the Study of Objectivism and the Department of Philosophy. Complete details about rules and the specific essay questions are available at http://www.utexas.edu/cola/orgs/bbtobjectivism/essay-contest/

Questions? Contact Clair LaVaye at c.lavaye@utexas.edu

Thanks very much for your help in spreading the word.

Free Speech – Let’s talk about it …

The Liberal Arts Honors Study Abroad Scholarships

The Liberal Arts Honors Program will award scholarships in varying amounts to support LAH students and Humanities majors who will be studying abroad.  An LAH student may apply for this scholarship by writing a one-page statement of his or her study abroad plans. The statement should include where and what the student will be studying, the projected cost involved, and the role that study abroad and the mastery of a foreign language plays in the student’s academic and career goals.

Now is the time to apply for Liberal Arts Honors Study Abroad Scholarships! Deadlines are: 5:00 pm March 1 for Fall and Summer.

Please submit your application online through the study abroad online scholarship application, Global Assist and select “Get Started”. The website will prompt you to set up an online profile and show you a list of scholarships which criteria you meet. If you are applying for a study abroad program not affiliated with UT, please enter program code 300999.

Both LAH students and Humanities majors are eligible to apply for the LAH Study Abroad scholarship. Please contact the LAH office with any questions.