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Summer 2015 Undergraduate Research Program

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Summer 2015 Undergraduate Research Program – The University of Texas at Austin

Undergraduate Research in Race, Ethnicity, & the Demography of Crime and Punishment

·      Opportunity to study social demography through course work and a mentored research experience with senior PRC graduate students

·      Program pays for room and board, and computing and research-related expenses

·      REU students receive a $4,000 stipend for participation in the 8 week program

·      Students participate in a 3-hour summer course during the first 4 weeks of the program

·      Second half of the program focus is on individual projects in collaboration with graduate student mentor and faculty director, David Kirk

·      Student papers are presented in the fall at a professional conference

·      This program is specifically geared toward students with junior standing who are seriously thinking about attending graduate school in the social sciences and, particularly, in sociology or demography

The 2015 summer REU Program application deadline is FEBRUARY 17, 2015.

See http://www.utexas.edu/cola/centers/prc/training/undergraduate.php for details about the REU program.

BHI Search Marketing Internship

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BHI Search Marketing Internship

Do you love to write and have a passion for all things Internet?  Do you want a paid internship where you are constantly challenged to learn cutting edge strategies for improving online performance? If so, this may be the opportunity for you.

We are looking for motivated self-starters with initiative and creativity looking to gain experience in the growing fields of online marketing and search engine marketing (SEM).  Your work will directly impact the leading new home listing website, www.newhomesource.com.  The search marketing intern is responsible for assisting with the production, implementation, and execution of search marketing efforts.  Primary responsibilities are content creation and quantitative analysis of your results. This is a position designed to support BHI’s search marketing strategy.

This position requires a strong writing/editing background, knowledge of online communication, strong analytical skills and a researcher’s mindset.  He or she will work closely with the search marketing team as you learn how to develop and execute online search tactics supporting paid and organic search goals.

“I loved working with BHI. It was the first time that a company invested real responsibilities in me and I felt like a part of the team.”  A. Steel (LAH student, previous intern and current Staff Writer/Editor)

This position is full time (40 hours per week) to be worked Monday through Friday.    BHI is willing to work with students who could earn college credit.

In addition to finding a practical application for students’ liberal arts skills, BHI offers a fun collaborative environment with access to gym facilities, a rock wall, running, cycling and yoga groups, volunteer opportunities, a gardening club and other activities that stimulate healthy living.

Further details including job qualifications, and application information can be found at the link below:

http://www.builderhomesite.com/careers/search-marketing

Using Creativity in the Service of Others: A Workshop

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Singer-songwriter, Darden Smith, and Positive Psychology Educator, Mary Judd, will describe how they designed a nationally-recognized program for Veterans based on what they each love to do: write songs and elevate people’s strengths. Using stories, photos, and song samples from their SongwritingWith:Soldiers retreats, the UT graduates will demonstrate how tapping into their own creativity and passions has greatly impacted the lives of others — and improved their own, too. Tips for identifying personal passions and creative approaches for helping groups in need will be shared. http://www.songwritingwithsoldiers.org

Wednesday, February 11, 2015
4:00-5:30 pm
Biology Laboratories 301

Using Creativity in the Service of Others

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Singer-songwriter, Darden Smith, and Positive Psychology Educator, Mary Judd, will describe how they designed a nationally-recognized program for Veterans based on what they each love to do: write songs and elevate people’s strengths. Using stories, photos, and song samples from their SongwritingWith:Soldiers retreats, the UT graduates will demonstrate how tapping into their own creativity and passions has greatly impacted the lives of others — and improved their own, too. Tips for identifying personal passions and creative approaches for helping groups in need will be shared. http://www.songwritingwithsoldiers.org

Monday, February 9, 2015
7:00-8:30 pm
Garrison Hall 0.102

Archer Fellowship Program

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Interested in learning about public policy and public service first hand by living, learning, and interning, in Washington, D.C., for a fall or spring semester?

 

If the answer is yes, the Archer Fellowship Program may be for you! Come learn about this unique program by attending an information session and/or stopping by for walk-in advising. We welcome applications from students representing all majors and disciplines on campus. In fact, each year we select Archer Fellows from across campus who then pursue their personal policy passions in Washington, D.C.

Applications for the 2015-2016 academic year are due February 23rd. Check us out on Facebook to get up to date information, including application tips!

Spring Information Sessions

Wednesday, January 28th, 4-5 p.m. in FAC 328
Thursday, January 29th, 12:30-1:30 p.m. in FAC 328

Spring Walk-In Advising with Archer Center Staff

(feel free to bring any application materials you would like reviewed)

Wednesday, January 28th, 11am-3p.m. in FAC 330
Thursday, January 29th, 1:30-3:30pm in FAC 4

If you need accommodations for an information session, or if you have any questions or concerns, please contact the UT Austin Archer Fellowship Program Coordinator, Christine Anderson.

MAN 337 ENTREPRENEURSHIP: SOCIAL ENVIR, open to non-business students

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The following business course is now open to non-business students:

MAN 337 ENTREPRENEURSHIP: SOCIAL ENVIR

04577

MW

930 to  1100a

CBA  4.330

PASSOVOY, D

open; restricted

PREREQUISITES:  Upper-division standing, AND credit or registration for MAN 320F or MAN 336

 CONTACT Leah Miller by e-mail for access to register for the course:  leah.miller@mccombs.utexas.edu

INFO SESSION: SUMMER STUDY IN RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL

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Mon, January 26
12:00pm to 1:00pm

Sid Richardson Hall (SRH), Hackett Room, 1.313
2300 RED RIVER ST., Austin, Texas 78712

Attend the next information session—with pizza—on the faculty-led summer study abroad program in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, “African Diaspora in the Americas,” taught by Associate Professor João Vargas (African and African Diaspora Studies). RSVP requested tocarla.silva@austin.utexas.edu.

Course dates are June 8 through July 17, 2015. Application deadline is Feb. 15. During the program, students will volunteer with the NGO Criola and its affiliates. Criola serves black women, teenagers and girls in Rio de Janeiro. Students receive credit for ANT 324L/391 African Diaspora in the Americas or ANT 379/391 Field Research in Social Anthropology. Scholarships available through CoLA, AADS, LLILAS and others.

Associate Professor Vargas is a native Brazilian who has worked for over 15 years on gendered dynamics of race in both Brazil and the United States. He has collaborated with Criola on this program for almost a decade.

Learn more about the program here.

The College of Liberal Arts Digital Storytelling Seminar Application

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Liberal Arts is offering a free 12-week seminar focused on 10 video projects written, directed, produced, and edited by Liberal Arts undergraduates. Participants will relive and retell some of their most epic, real, tragic, and ecstatic college moments, while receiving hands-on experience in

·       Screenwriting and Storytelling

·       Cinematography

·       Editing

·       Graphic Effects

·       Careers in Digital Video Production

This is an introductory digital storytelling, film, and media production workshop with group productions of short films using high-definition video.

Participants will be provided with access to equipment, training, software, and direct support from working professionals in video production. Guest lecturers from the Austin film industry will instruct each seminar. These workshops will guide participants through the creation of their own digital story.

 

Students must commit to attending workshops that will be held on campus

January 21 – May 31, 2015

Wednesdays from 5:30 – 8 PM

Productions have potential to continue into summer 2015

 

APPLY HERE

The deadline to apply is Monday, January 12 by 5pm. Seats are limited!

To apply please visit colaclips.com and fill out the application.

REQUIREMENTS

This seminar is restricted to Liberal Arts undergraduates.

The seminar is collaborative, and will result in the production of up to 10 short films that will be showcased online and at campus events in the fall of 2015. Participants will co-own the work with the University and be able to use it in the future for their own portfolios and creative purposes.  The University reserves the right to also use the material created for educational and promotional purposes.

Limited to no more than 30 students.

QUESTIONS?

Mystie Pineda, Radio TV Film Specialist IV | College of Liberal Arts |  The University of Texas at Austin  mystiepineda@austin.utexas.edu