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Texas Student Research Showdown

This fall, the UT Office of Undergraduate Research will once again host the Texas Student Research Showdown, a research communication competition. Student researchers from all disciplines will make videos and give short presentations explaining their work to a general audience, with judges awarding up to $1,500 in scholarships to recognize excellence in research communication.

If you have conducted research and would be interested in sharing it with a broad audience, please consider making a submission.  Aside from the potential awards and the experience presenting their work, student submitters will have a 2-minute video to show for their efforts — an ideal way to explain their work to friends, family, grad schools, and future employers.  You can learn more about the event (and see past examples of student work) at https://ugs.utexas.edu/our/showdown. I’ll be sending out more info when the form for submissions opens in September.

Intern with Voto Latino

Voto Latino is looking for a driven, hard-working individual with excellent organizing experience and organizational skills to work as a part of its Field Team. The Field Campaigns Intern will work with the Field team to organize Voto Latino events on-the-ground in multiple states across the country. The Field Campaigns Intern will coordinate volunteer events and will play an integral role in our field programs including our Hispanic Heritage Month of Action initiative.  This link has all the additional information you need: http://votolatino.org/about-us/careers/field-campaigns-intern/

CELTA – Cambridge English Language Teaching Certificate Meeting

The International Office has  a program for training to become a teacher of English as a foreign language that some of your students might be interested. CELTA stands for the Cambridge English Language Teaching Certificate. It is the most widely-recognized qualification for teaching English that enables its holders to obtain the best teaching positions all over the world. The program is intensive, consisting of 8-hours a day of instruction, for 4 weeks, including hands-on experience in the classroom. The program runs multiple times a year. It is a great opportunity for those who wish to work and travel.

There are some information sessions on CELTA coming up September 28th,  November 2nd, and December 7th from 5-6pm at UTC 1.130. 

Learn more at https://world.utexas.edu/esl/teach-abroad. I hope to hear from you soon.

Training opportunity for students interested in campaigns

Want to work on a campaign? 

 

Join us for our eleventh annual  

Campaign Bootcamp to gain practical skills and get advice before you dive in!

 

Campaign Bootcamp

Friday, May 26 – Sunday, May 28

The University of Texas at Austin

This three-day training will offer several hands-on workshops taught by active political professionals. It’s a great opportunity for students and recent graduates to learn from some of the country’s top field organizers, campaign managers, pollsters, and digital strategists.  

 

Unlike other trainings, Campaign Bootcamp features a unique, interactive component where participants work together on mock campaign teams to craft a real-life campaign plan for their candidate. At the end of the weekend, teams present their plans to our mock “Texas Campaign Commission” of political professionals to try and win their endorsement.

 

 

Who should attend?

 

Young adults (current students or recent 

graduates) interested in political or issue-based campaigns. All motivated young people from across the state and partisan perspectives are invited to attend.

Seats are limited, so register today! 

 

If you’re interested in bringing a group of three or more, please reach out to Taylor Foody for information about available group discounts.

 

Scholarships are also available to any student in need. Please complete the application and send your resume to Taylor Foody no later than Friday, May 19th.

Refugee Services of Texas – Advocacy Intern

Refugee Services of Texas is recruiting for an Advocacy Intern for the summer months of (May 10- September 1st) with Refugee Services of Texas.  Please see the internship description below: 

RST Advocacy and Community Engagement Intern Description

The Advocacy and Community Engagement Intern will

  • Research and keep up to date on proposed bills that would affect RST clients
  • Facilitate communication and engagement with our growing group of advocacy volunteers
  • Send out weekly email updates to volunteers with information on upcoming events, legislative updates, and resources for speaking to legislators and the public about refugee issues
  • Determine next tasks to get volunteers involved in, including which legislators to reach out to
  • Direct and support lead volunteers in their tasks such as setting up legislative visits and ensuring they have appropriate preparation and resources
  • Maintain communication with lead volunteers and all other volunteers on a weekly basis to answer questions, concerns, receive feedback, and determine how to grow RST advocacy
  • Stay in contact with RST administration and RCUSA to gain consensus and direction on advocacy efforts

This is an exciting opportunity for anyone interested in pursuing a career in advocacy or grassroots organizing.

If you have anyone interested please contact myself or Susan Stasney at sstasney@rstx.org. 

The Daily Texan

The Daily Texan is currently recruiting staff for this summer, and we’re seeking staffers to work in all departments (Opinion, News, Science&Tech, Life&Arts, Sports, Social Media, Podcast, Copy, Design, Photo and Tech).  We are currently reaching out to students as we try to build a staff representative of the university, and will send more information to those indicating interest on this form. 

The summer newspaper is a great, relaxed way to get introduced to the Texan, and we are very flexible in accommodating students’ summer plans. Those who indicate interest will receive tryout information at the end of the month.

Clements Center Events

Just announced: Register now for GOV 360N “International Security” with Dr. Paul D. Miller

Clements Center Associate Director Paul D. Miller will be teaching “International Security” (Unique ID: 38757) in Fall 2017. This course is the required cornerstone course for the Certificate in Security Studies, which is a transcript-recognized certificate for students who focus their studies on international and national security affairs.

 

Wednesday, May 3: Civil-Military Relations in the Trump Era with Mackubin Owens

Please join the Clements Center on Wednesday, May 3rd in Sid Richardson Hall Room 3.122 at 12:15pm, for a talk with Dr. Mackubin Owens, Dean of Academics at the Institute of World Politics, on “Civil-Military Relations in the Trump Era.” This event is free and open to the public. 

 

Friday, May 5: Conservatives and the World: The Ideas and Statecraft of Conservative Internationalism

The Clements Center and Harrington Faculty Fellows Program are honored to host distinguished academics and former policymakers for a Colloquium on “Conservatives and the World” from 8:30 am to 3:30pm on May 5th in the Texas Union Governors Room. This day-long event will explore how a doctrine of conservative internationalism, distinct from liberal internationalism, emerged in U.S. foreign policy over the past century. Scholars will evaluate the core principles and key figures that have contributed to the history of conservative internationalism and assess the extent to which this philosophy continues to inform US diplomacy today. Full agenda on the Clements Center website.

 

Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Life: Campaign Bootcamp

Join the New Politics Forum for our annual Campaign Bootcamp on Friday, May 26 to Sunday, May 28. This nonpartisan, youth-focused training serves a fantastic introduction to what it’s like to work on and run a political campaign. Hands-on workshops are taught by active political professionals on topics such as campaign management, crafting a campaign narrative, developing a field plan, volunteer management, fundraising, and more. The $65 registration fee will cover the cost of parking, meals, and event materials for all three days of the conference. 

Registration for the event is now open and scholarships are also available to all those in need. If you have a group of three of more students interested in attending, please contact Taylor Foody for a discount code! To learn more about Campaign Bootcamp, its speakers, and other event details, visit our website.

Texas Civic Ambassadors Program

Applications now being accepted for our 2017-2018 Texas Civic Ambassador program.

A year of service, education, and leadership supporting civic life in Texas.

Apply here.
What is the Texas Civic Ambassador program?

An education and service opportunity that helps young people become leaders in their communities and on their college campus. Ambassadors participate in outreach activities to educate citizens about civic life in Texas.

Who should apply?

Seeking young adults (ages 18-29) who are currently attending any college in Texas and are passionate about our democracy and the civic life of their communities.

Ideal candidates will be emerging leaders who are seeking educational opportunities to take their civic engagement to the next level. The program seeks young citizens from across the partisan spectrum and from a variety of backgrounds / experiences.
The Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Life at The University of Texas at Austin cultivates informed voters and active citizens. We do so through research, education, and outreach programs focused on three key pillars: civic discovery, young people, and civil dialogue.