Phaedra is being put on by UT Ancient Drama, a group affiliated with the classics department. We would love for LAH students to come see the play. It’s a play that is rarely performed. Because of its unorthodox qualities, Phaedra has even been called unperformable; our intent is to challenge that assertion. Our experimental production is the foundation of a research project that has led the director to issue a call for papers on ancient “problem plays” for the upcoming Society for Classical Studies conference. See the play flyer: phaedra-final-1a
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Echo Launch Party
Foot in the Door: The Importance of Being Earnest
LAH’s Foot in the Door Theatre presents:
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
by Oscar Wilde
The Importance of Being Earnest: a Trivial Play for Serious People
In 1890s London, two friends use the same pseudonym (“Earnest”) for their on-the-sly activities. Hilarity ensues. Hearts are broken. Muffins are eaten.
Weekend 1:
CMA 2.306
April 14th at 7pm
April 15th at 2pm and 7pm
Weekend 2:
BUR 106
April 21st at 7pm
April 22nd at 2pm and 7pm
TICKETS $5 for students/UT faculty, $10 general admission
*tickets sold at the door approximately 30 minutes before the show starts*
Directed by Estevan Balderrama and Victoria Fazzino
Produced by Victoria Fazzino and Sandy Schwalen
CAST:
Jack/Earnest Worthing-Dane Sowers
Algernon Moncrieff-Ryan Chang
Gwendolen Fairfax-Brenna Larkin
Cecily Cardew-Grace Beaugh
Lady Bracknell-Eliza Day
Miss Prism-Rachel Stephenson
Rev. Canon Chasuble-Michael Knapp
Lane/Merriman-Oksana Lyon
Post-Grad Opportunities for Linguistics and Cognitive Science Majors
University of Maryland
The Department of Linguistics at the University of Maryland is looking to fill up to 3 full-time positions for post-baccalaureate researchers.
Starting date for all positions is Summer/Fall 2017. Salary is competitive, with benefits included. The positions would be ideal for individuals with a BA degree who are interested in gaining significant research experience in a very active research group as preparation for a research career. Applicants must already have permission to work in the US, or be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and should have completed a BA or BS degree by the time of appointment. The ability to interact comfortably with a wide variety of people (and machines) is a distinct advantage. Applicants may request to be considered for all four positions.
The positions are open until filled. For best consideration, applications should be submitted by April 21st, 2017. However, review of applications will begin immediately.
Positions #1–#2: Baggett Research Fellowships
Baggett Fellowships are full-time positions. Fellows can pursue research in linguistics, cognitive (neuro-)science of language, language acquisition, or computational modeling. 1–2 positions are available for 2017-2018, subject to confirmation of funds. Positions are for one year and are not renewable. Information on the program and faculty mentors is at http://ling.umd.edu/baggett
Contact: Dr. Andrea Zukowski
Position #3: Research Assistant in Psycholinguistics/Cognitive Neuroscience
This person will be involved in all aspects of studies of language comprehension using behavioral and neuroscientific techniques, including electrophysiological brain recordings (training provided). The person will also contribute to Maryland’s Language Science program (http://languagescience.umd.edu/). Previous experience in (psycho)linguistics preferred. 1 year initial appointment, possibility of extension.
Contact: Dr. Colin Phillips
Application Requirements
Applicants may request to be considered for all three positions, or any subset. Applicants for any of the positions should submit a cover letter outlining relevant background and interests, including potential faculty mentors (having multiple mentors is both possible and fruitful for the Baggett Fellowships), a current CV, and names and contact information for 3 potential referees. Reference letters are not needed as part of the initial application. Applicants should also send a writing sample. All application materials should be submitted electronically to the following recipients:
Positions #1–#2 – Andrea Zukowski; zukowski@umd.edu. Put ‘Baggett Fellowship’ in the subject line.
Position #3 – Colin Phillips; colin@umd.edu. Put ‘Research Assistantship’ in the subject line.
The Department of Linguistics has shared facilities for testing of infants, children and adults, eye-tracking labs, an ERP lab and a whole-head MEG facility, as part of the Maryland Neuroimaging Center. The department is part of a vibrant language science community under the umbrella of the Maryland Language Science Center (http://languagescience.umd.edu) that numbers 200 faculty, researchers, and graduate students across 17 academic units. The Language Science Center coordinates many interdisciplinary projects, including a research field station in Guatemala, and partnerships with school districts and various (inter)national organizations.
The positions are open until filled. For best consideration, applications should be submitted by April 21st, 2017. However, review of applications will begin immediately.
LAH Lower-Division Sign Up Book Available Wednesday 4/12
Clements Center Events
Last Week to Apply for the Clements Undergraduate Fellows Program
The Clements Undergraduate Fellows Program is committed to teaching, mentorship, professional development, and research with UT-Austin’s youngest aspiring statesmen and scholars. Fellows will convene monthly throughout the academic year to participate in discussion groups, meet privately with high-profile guest speakers, be mentored by the Clements Center’s affiliated scholars, and exchange ideas on their course projects. Each year also include at least one field tour of a nearby historic site related to diplomatic and military history. Application due April 14th. Details and instructions can be found here.
The End of Europe: Dictators, Demagogues, and the Coming Dark Age
The Clements Center is excited to host James Kirchick on April 12th at 12:00pm in the Texas Eastwoods Room UNB 2.102 for a talk on his new book “The End of Europe: Dictators, Demagogues, and the Coming Dark Age” (Yale 2017). James Kirchick is a journalist and foreign correspondent currently based in Washington. Additionally, he is a fellow at the Foreign Policy Initiative in Washington, DC. He has reported from Southern and North Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, across the European continent, and the Caucasus.
Student Worker Opening
CoLA Student Division is looking for one more peer advisor! This non-work study position involves filling out paperwork (Q-drops/withdrawals) for student, making appointments for them to meet with Student Division advisors, and answering policy/procedure questions about COLA and UT. We are looking for someone who is graduating later than May 2019 and is available during the summer. Students can find the job on Hire a Longhorn under “Senior Student Associate/Peer Advisor” or Job ID 65249.
Applications Open for Peers for Pride Class & Program
Applications Open for Peers for Pride Class & Program!
Want to make a difference on campus, meet community, & build teaching skills?
Looking for classes on intersectional LGBTQA+ justice?
Apply Now to join Peers for Pride 17-18 & facilitate workshops for Thriving Queer Communities!
Priority Deadline: April 15
* Take two WGS/TD/SSW classes in ’17-18 with Dr. Kristen Hogan (Fall 2017: WGS335/TD357T/SW360K)
* Get your course flags in Cultural Diversity in the United States and Ethics and Leadership
* Learn more about LGBTQA+ activism & how it’s interconnected with racial, class, & dis/ability justice
* Create & facilitate performance-based workshops around UT for thriving queer communities
* Have fun together!
Apply Now: http://tinyurl.com/GSCPfP1718
Peers for Pride is a project of the Gender & Sexuality Center: Serving Women & LGBTQA Communities
Peers for Pride is supported by the Center for Women’s & Gender Studies
LAH Coffee Chats
LAH upperclassmen will be holding something like “office hours” in a coffee shop, and LAH lowerclassmen could come visit and ask questions about the major, professors, classes, etc. These are taking place next week, all week, and we have a variety of majors being represented by upperclassmen.
The sign-up link is here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VLdh_ztDEt2v-N7my1uxGrpk4tvVjfUtW89LUTrx_mA/edit#gid=0
Spring 2018 UTLA Application Deadline & Information Session
Spring 2018 UTLA Application Deadline & Information Session
The Spring 2018 application for the Semester in Los Angeles (UTLA) program is open and available online. The deadline to apply (for the Spring 2018 semester only) is Monday, May 1st.
An information session will be held on Wednesday, April 26th at 3:00PM in CMA 5.136. This session will be general in nature and intended for anyone with questions about the program, online application, costs, L.A., etc. Phil Nemy, Executive Director of the UTLA program, will be hosting via video conference.
The UTLA program is open to all UT majors and students can participate up to one full semester after graduation.
For more information (including a link to the online application), visit here.
Upcoming UTLA Application Deadlines:
Summer 2018 – October 2, 2017
Fall 2018 – February 12, 2018