The Undergraduate Writing Center is hosting a reception for undergrads to learn more about the spring internship course that they can take if they’re interested in working at the UWC.
The reception will be held in the UWC on October 22, starting at 3PM. If you or any of your friends who would like to work at the UWC, attend!
Apply to become an orientation advisor and help us with incoming LAHers and other UT students this summer!
For more information and to receive an application, plan to attend one of the following information sessions:
Tuesday, October 12, 8:30 – 9:30 pm, JES A121A
Wednesday, October 13, 5:30-6:30 pm, SSB G1.310
Sunday, October 17, 8:30-9:30 pm JES A121A
If you are unable to attend one of the above sessions, contact New Student Services by Wednesday, October 20 for an appointment to obtain an application at 512-471-3304. Applications are due by noon on Thursday, October 28, 2010, so please allow ample time to complete your application.
Glamour magazine would like to invite you to apply for our Top 10 College Women Competition. We’re looking for dynamic young women with leadership experience, academic excellence and inspiring goals. Winners receive a $5,000 cash prize, recognition in Glamour and a trip to New York City for an awards luncheon.
Any woman who is currently a full-time junior at an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada for the 2010—2011 academic year is eligible to enter.
Students can read about our former winners, and download an application on our website here:
The deadline is December 1, 2010.
For any students who are interested in transferring to
psychology or adding it as a second major for Spring 2011, please attend a Psychology
transfer information sessions. Potential applicants are required to attend an information session if they intend to apply.
Times and locations are listed below:
Thursday, September 30, 10 – 11 am, SEA 4.244
Friday, October 8, 2 – 3 pm, SEA 4.244
Tuesday, October 12, 2 – 3 pm, SEA 4.244
Wednesday, October 20, 3 – 4 pm, SEA 4.244
Monday, November 1, 8:30 – 9:30 am, SEA 4.244
Please visit our website for more details about admission criteria: www.psy.utexas.edu/
On Saturday, October 9, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. the LBJ School will host a workshop for anyone who has ever considered applying to graduate school, in particularly, the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs.
The full-day event will include a FREE INTRODUCTION COURSE to the GRE organized by Princeton Review and an “all you ever wanted to know about LBJ” discussion. Complimentary breakfast & lunch with vegetarian options will be provided. All participants will receive a GRE Workbook from Princeton Review. A second workshop is scheduled for November 6, 2010.
Seating is capped at the first 60 applicants, who must RSVP at greworkshoprsvp@gmail.com. Questions may be directed here as well.
The Study Abroad Office is sponsoring a general information session for Juniors, Seniors, Graduate Students, and Alumni who are interested in applying to the U.S. Fulbright Scholars Program for 2012-2013.
Vijay Renganathan, Senior Program Officer for Fulbright Student Outreach from the Fulbright offices in New York will be on campus to facilitate.
The details are as follows:
Fulbright Scholarship General Info Session and Q&A
Thursday, October 7, 2010
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Wooldridge Hall (W.O.H.), Room 1.102
Would you like to create your own major?
The Humanities major allows you to design your own
interdisciplinary plan of study around a research interest.
As part of the Humanities major, you will:
• Join a close-knit community in Liberal Arts Honors
• Receive individualized advising
• Work closely with faculty members
• Write an honors thesis
The Humanities major is by application only and requires
30 hours in residence and a 3.5 gpa. Details online:
http://www.utexas.edu/cola/progs/humanities/.
Come learn more about the Humanities major, including how it can fit with Bridging Disciplines, pre-med, and pre-law programs,
at one of the following info sessions:
Monday, Sept. 27 at 2 pm in GEB 1.208
Thursday, Sept. 30 at 3 pm in GEB 1.208
Or schedule an appointment with the Humanities advisor, Linda Mayhew, by calling 471-3458.
Archer Program (UT in D.C.) for Undergraduates
Fall 2010 Info Sessions
September 29, 2010 (Wednesday) at 12:00 p.m. in FAC 4
October 26, 2010 (Tuesday) at 1:30 p.m. in FAC 4
October 27, 2010 (Wednesday) at 3:30 p.m. in FAC 4
November 16, 2010 (Tuesday) at 1:30 p.m. in FAC 4
December 1, 2010 (Tuesday) at 3:30 p.m. in FAC 4
If you would you like to spend a fall or spring semester in Washington, D.C. involved in an internship and taking in-residence UT Austin classes, please see http://www.utexas.edu/ugs/utindc and then come to one of the information sessions to find out more. The UT Austin campus coordinator and former Archer Fellows will give an overview of the program and provide you with tips on submitting a competitive application.
Application tips are provided on Facebook; become a fan of Archer Program Application Information (UT Austin).
The cost for 15 hours is $3,600 for all in-state, out-of-state, and international participants, a savings of at least $900 (or more, depending on your major and your residency status) on your current flat-rate tuition and fees.
Need-based scholarships are available
Live in houses on Capitol Hill with your classmates!
You can intern anywhere you like! Past internships include the State Department, Brookings Institution, This Week with George Stephanopoulos, Amnesty International, Centers for Disease Control, the Supreme Court, the White House, National Public Radio, World Bank, United Nations Information Centre, Public Strategies, the Smithsonian, the Holocaust Museum, the Save Darfur Coalition, and many, many more.
Undergrads from all majors are encouraged to apply.
The application deadline for Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 will be in February 2011.
Please feel free to make an appointment with Katrina Kosted, coordinator, if you would like to discuss your interest in the program, or if you are unable to attend an info session.
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Katrina Kosted
Campus Coordinator for UT in D.C./Archer Program
Academic Advisor for Bridging Disciplines Programs
School of Undergraduate Studies
The University of Texas at Austin
1 University Station G5525
Flawn Academic Center, Room 33
Austin, Texas 78712
512.232.7564 phone
512.232.7580 fax
http://www.utexas.edu/ugs/bdp
http://www.utexas.edu/ugs/utindc
Liberal Arts Competitive Scholarships
Purpose of Award
For students in the College of Liberal Arts with a UT Austin GPA between 3.25 and 3.69.Eligibility Criteria
GPA: 3.25 – 3.69
30 hours in residence at UT at time of application.Award amounts from $1,000 – $2,000.
DEADLINE: October 15, 2010
Liberal Arts UG Research Awards
Purpose of Award
To support undergraduate student research.
To enable students to attend conferences pertaining to their field of study.Award amounts: up to $1,000.00 will be awarded for fall 2010 or spring, 2011.
Eligibility Criteria
Student must have declared a Liberal Arts major
GPA of at least 3.2 at time of applicationDEADLINE: October 15, 2010
Liberal Arts Study Abroad Scholarships for Exchange Programs
Purpose of Award
For students in the College of Liberal Arts planning on going on an Exchange Study Abroad Program. Number of awards vary in each semester.Eligibility Criteria
Undergraduate student currently enrolled in Liberal Arts with at least one semester completed in the College.
Completion of a minimum of 15 hours of coursework in residence, through the Summer 2010 semester (at time of application).
UT-Austin GPA of at least 3.0.
One letter of recommendation from a UT faculty member.
Award amounts: $1,000 – $2,000DEADLINE: October 15, 2010
To apply, go to
http://www.utexas.edu/cola/student-affairs/Programs/Scholarships.php