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Internship Openings at the Strauss Center
INTERNSHIP OPENINGS
Democracy and Governance Research Interns
September – December 2012
The Strauss Center is seeking several Democracy and Governance Research Interns on a project researching the effectiveness of democracy and good governance programs in Africa. The Strauss Center’s Climate Change and African Political Stability program is conducting case studies exploring which democracy aid programs—under what conditions—are most effective in Africa. The studies will also consider how democracy programming must shift in response to varying degrees of conflict, ethnic division, and human development. Case study countries include Benin, Burundi, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Malawi, Niger, the Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Tanzania.
Intern responsibilities will include:
- Research and data collection on democracy and governance aid programs in case study countries
- Research on legal texts and political histories in case study countries
- Management of case study research files
Required qualifications:
- Academic or work experience related to public policy, governance, democratic development, international aid, and/or Africa
- Excellent research skills
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- A commitment to the mission of the Strauss Center
These are unpaid internships of 10-15 hours per week. The internship is from September – December 2012, with the possibility of being extended in to Spring 2013. The exact start and end dates are negotiable.
To apply, please send a resume and letter of interest to Ashley Moran at amoran@austin.utexas.edu. The first round of applications will be reviewed September 7, 2012. We look forward to hearing from you.
Funded by the U.S. Department of Defense’s Minerva Initiative, the Strauss Center’s program on Climate Change and African Political Stability aims to assess where and how climate change poses threats to stability in Africa, develop strategies to build government capacity to respond, and evaluate the effectiveness of foreign aid for climate change adaptation in Africa. For more information, visit www.strausscenter.org/ccaps.
Annual Bike Auction Wednesday, Sept 12
Need a bike to get around campus and town? Bid on Parking and Transportation’s bikes – bids start at $3! More information available here.
Eric & Olivia Live at the Cactus
Check out LAH’s very own Eric & Olivia at the Cactus on Friday, August 31 at 8:30 pm.
Get tickets and more details online: http://cactuscafe.org/events/event/eric-olivia/
Olivia Applegate and Eric Nikolaides met as freshmen in 2010 in the dorms at the University of Texas in Austin. However, what began as just a late-night jam session in the dorm stairwell quickly became something special. Coming from completely different musical backgrounds, the duo began to work on innovative, soulful arrangements of popular songs that featured Olivia’s unique voice and Eric’s bluesy guitar. Eric & Olivia were featured as Top 48 quarterfinalists on NBC’s hit show “America’s Got Talent” over the summer and are excited to dive head first back into the Austin scene with a fresh perspective on music.
Study Abroad Fair
LAH Basketball Games?
Is anyone interested in creating some sort of weekly LAH basketball game at Gregory Gym? If so, please contact Ryan Frankel rfrankel31@comcast.net
Fall Welcome Luncheon
Tue, August 28, 2012 • 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM • Texas Union Ballroom
Come when you can, stay as long as you want.
All LAHers are invited to the luncheon to welcome the incoming class of 2016. Incoming students will have a chance to meet upper-class LAHers as well as their mentors and fall professors.
Please stop by!
UT students Looking for a job? We have the perfect opportunity for you.
Job Description: Must be able to work one of the following am or pm shifts, Monday through Friday 8:45 am to 12:30 pm or 12:15 pm to 4:00 pm. Please indicate in cover letter what shift position you are applying for (either AM or PM). If your career goals include alternative transportation, we have a great opportunity for you. Focused on the UT bicycle program daily duties include: primarily operating the bicycle
primarily operating the bicycle hub (The Kickstand) Monday through Friday during assigned hours, assisting with bicycle registrations, bicycle warning and impounds, and other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications: Excellent customer relations and computer skills. The ability to accomplish tasks in a timely fashion. Cash handling or customer service experience a plus. Must be able to work one of the following am or pm shifts Monday through Friday. AM shift is scheduled for Monday to Friday from 8:45 am to 12:30 pm and the PM shift is scheduled for Monday to Friday from 12:15 pm to 4:00 pm. Must have basic
Must have basic bicycle knowledge and a strong desire to learn more regarding state laws and UT regulations regarding bicycles as well as general bicycle maintenance knowledge: including how to fix a flat, and minor adjustments to seats, brakes and handlebars.
Pay: $10/Hr
If you are interested please login to hirealonghorn.org and apply or email your Resume to bjuarez@austin.utexas.edu
Student Government Looking for Feedback on Student-Only Tailgating Space
Hi LAHers!
I hope this quick news update finds you well and eager to return to the Forty Acres for a great upcoming year. Student Government has been hard at work all summer coming up with ways to make help students at U.T. I have been in contact with (President) Thor Lund and (Vice President) Wills Brown throughout the summer and the dynamic duo has a number of new, great ideas to present to the Assembly and to the student body.
The most pressing issue—in terms of time—is the creation of a student-only tailgating space near DKR-Memorial Stadium for game day. Currently, the university does not have a place for tailgating just for students. I am excited by the idea and I hope you are, too!
The football season is almost upon us and the first game is just days after classes begin. It would be great to have this in place for the first game. Student Government is looking for feedback from students regarding the student-only tailgating space. Please contact me via email (joshdfuller@yahoo.com), phone (214-808-0695), or Twitter (follow and tweet at us at @CoLAReps) to let me know what you think. I would love to hear from you!
Hook ‘em!
Best,
Josh Fuller
Reacting to the Past Textbooks for Sale!
1587: Year of No Significance (Huang) 9780300028843
Confucianism & The Succession Crisis of the Wanli Emperor (Carnes)
9780321332301
The Republic with Introduction by Lane (Plato)
9780140455113
Rousseau, Burke, & Revolution in France in 1781 (Carnes)
9780321332295
Rules for Writers, includes 2009 MLA & 2010 APA Updates (Hacker)
9780312664817
The Social Contract with First & Second Discourses (Rousseau)
9780300091410
The Threshold of Democracy: Athens in 403 B.C. (Carnes)
9780321333032
World of Athens (Joint Association)
9780521698535
For all of them, asking $55. All are in pretty good condition; some may have writing and highlighting.
Please contact Asal Naderi at anaderi14@gmail.com if interested!