Category Archives: Dates and Deadlines

Archer Fellowship Program Deadline Approaching!

This year’s Archer Fellowship Program application deadline is fast approaching on February 15. We will be hosting two events for students who wish to participate in fall 2020 or spring 2021.

Archer Application Q&A Workshop

Tuesday, February 4 • 4-5 p.m. • FAC 328

Join us for our final workshop of the semester, dedicated to answering your questions about the Archer Fellowship Program and its application! The deadline to apply to the Archer Fellowship Program is February 15. RSVP HERE 

Archer Rapid Application Reviews

February 11 & 12 • 1-4 p.m. • JES A115

Applying to the Archer Fellowship Program? Get expert advice on your resume, personal statement, and policy paper! Drop by any time between 1-4 p.m. on February 11th or 12th for a 15-minute appointment. No appointment necessary, but please RSVP if you intend to participate! RSVP HERE

Archer Application Deadline

February 15, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.

The Archer Fellowship Program application deadline for the 2020-2021 academic year is on February 15! Visit archercenter.org for more information.

Bittersafe Poetry Submission

Every soul has a story, and too many stories are never told. The beautiful thing about humans is they are and forever will be continually and uniquely beautiful.

There are no “un-creative” people; there are simply unshared songs, unshaped stories, and unseen melodies.

Please lend your voice to a “crowd-sourced” poetry anthology — either anonymously, under pseudonym, or under your own name — by submitting at least four of your best or favorite poems by December 15th, 2019. Length and subject of your choosing. All profit will be gifted to Austin’s SAFE Alliance. But, maybe, the greater gift will be letting your story see the light.

Email submissions to: bittersafepoetry@gmail.com

For waiver/disclosure in English, Spanish, and ASL: 
https://laneonfire.com/bittersafe/

We want to donate all of profits from the book to The SAFE Alliance (safeaustin.org).

Teach for America Application

Today in America, kids growing up in low-income communities have a 14% chance of graduating from college by the time they’re 25. Be among the most diverse, remarkable leaders of your generation working to change that statistic by putting your talents to work to disrupt educational inequity.

By joining Teach For America, you will become part of a 60,000 strong network of leaders shaping the political, economic, and social future of our country. Learn about inspiring ways alumni are leading across education, business, policy, law, medicine, and more. Also, check out stories from UT students who have decided to join Teach For America after graduation.

The class of 2020 is welcomed to apply for the 2020 Teach for America corps by Friday, December 6th, 2019. All majors accepted. Full salary and benefits. 60,000+ alumni network.

Peace Corps Application Workshop

For Peace Corps, now is the time for interested seniors to be applying!  There are still seats available for the Application Workshop on Tuesday September 17 from 12:30 – 2 pm at Texas Global at 2400 Nueces St.  Students are asked to register in advance on the Events Page since food will be provided.

Peace Corps are currently recruiting for departures ranging from April to September 2020 with 130 open positions up on our website right now!  This is the perfect time for seniors to get those applications submitted!  Attached a quick overview of the program in addition to a flyer for the workshop.

As a quick reminder, Peace Corps is open to all US Citizens 18 years of age and older.  They cover all cost associated with serving from housing to medical to living allowance while providing an opportunity for students to give back on a global scale.  They also have tons of other benefits including grad school fellowships!

About PeaceCorps 

 

Writing Center Internship

The University Writing Center (UWC) if looking for new interns!  Undergraduates must first take RHE368C: Writing Center Internship where they will be trained to work as writing consultants. Students who successfully complete the internship course will interview for positions that begin in Fall 2020, pay $12.40/hour, and can be renewed every semester the student is enrolled.

 This internship has two components: coursework and consulting.

During the first part of the term, you will learn the goals and practices of writing centers, research issues in writing center studies and composition studies, analyze papers and assignments from various academic disciplines, observe writing consultations at the UWC, role-play responses to different consulting scenarios, and review key elements of grammar, mechanics, and usage.

During the last 4 weeks of the term, you will work under supervision for 6 hours per week as a consultant in the UWC. The class meets occasionally during this internship period to critically reflect upon your consulting experiences, support each other’s continued learning, and present your final projects for class.  

TO LEARN MORE:

If you wish to learn more about the internship course and working at the UWC, please attend the annual Open House:

What: UWC Open House

Where: University Writing Center, PCL 2.330

When: Thursday, October 3, 4-6PM

You’ll have a chance to talk to the professor who teaches RHE368C, meet the staff, and hear from consultants about what it’s like to take the course and work at the UWC. Pizza will be provided.

TO APPLY:

If you wish to apply for RHE368C, please submit:

  1. A cover letter that explains why you want to take the course and work at the UWC and includes a list of academic genres you have written during college (literary analysis, lab reports, etc.
  2. A resume
  3. A writing sample (5-10 pages) that you have written during your college career. If you wish to show examples of your work in more than one genre, you may include excerpts from different papers, but please don’t exceed 10 pages total.

 Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis throughout October/early November and will continue until the course is full. Early application is encouraged. All interviews will be held in the UWC.

Diverse Voices with Dr. Moore – Wednesday, February 13th

Please join LAH and the LAH Diversity Action Committee for our next Diverse Voices event featuring Dr. Leonard Moore on Wednesday, February 13th at 12 PM  at the Julius Glickman Conference Center in RLP 1.302 B.

Dr. Moore is the Vice President for Diversity and Community Engagement and the George W. Littlefield Professor of American history. He leads the UT-Austin community in increasing the inclusion of, and investment in, marginalized communities at UT and beyond. He is also focused on equity and access in innovation and entrepreneurship. He has published several books, including Black Rage in New Orleans: Police Brutality and African American Activism from World War II to Hurricane Katrina and

Carl B. Stokes and the Rise of Black Political Power. He will speak on his work to make UT-Austin more inclusive.

Please bring your lunch and join us for Dr. Moore’s exciting presentation. You can RSVP here: https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_81dJqVrSiE8kMM5

When: Wednesday, February 13th

Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Where: RLP 1.302 B

Freeman Stipend for Internships in Asia

The Freeman Stipend for Internships in Asia provides generous awards starting at $2000 to undergraduate and graduate students interning in East and Southeast Asia. Upon their return, recipients complete a project to share their experience with the campus community.

For more information and to apply, visit the Freeman Stipend webpage.

Priority Deadlines
***Applications are accepted after this date and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.**
Spring Internships: October 15
Summer Internships: January 15
Fall Internships: April 15

 

International Internships – Deadline extended!

The deadline for the 2019 International Internship Program has been extended for several locations.

Extended Deadline: Sunday, February 3, 2019

The International Internship Program offers students the opportunity to explore their field in another country, gain professional experience, and build their professional networks. Interns work full-time under the guidance of an English-speaking supervisor in placements customized to the student’s field and professional goals.

For more information, visit world.utexas.edu/abroad/programs/internships 

2019 call for applications: Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program

If you aspire to conduct independent research, to pursue doctoral study, and to contribute to diversity at institutions of higher learning, you are encouraged to apply to the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program. The MMUF Program is a doctoral preparatory program that offers a concrete mentoring plan and financial support to rising sophomore and junior students who will pursue academic research in Mellon-approved fields. The fundamental objective of MMUF is to increase diversity amongst faculty in U.S. universities and colleges, as well demonstrate a commitment to eradicating social, educational, and economic disparities.

Attend an Information Session with the Faculty Director, Dr. Toribio in BEN 3.150—
• Monday, January 28 @ 12:00 and @1:00
• Thursday, January 31 @ 10:00 and @ 11:00
• Monday, February 4 @ 12:00 and @1:00
• Thursday, February 7 @ 10:00 and @ 11:00
—or contact Dr. Toribio: toribio@austin.utexas.edu

Information on the program, current and past UT fellows, and application
requirements is also available at UT MMUF.
Application deadline: Friday, February 15, 2019.