Darden Smith, UT’s 2023-24 songwriter in residence, is offering one-on-one consultations for student songwriters through the University Writing Center (UWC) until December 2, 2024. And on Nov. 1-2, he’s offering a songwriting workshop in the University Writing Center, PCL 2.330. Students can sign up for these events using the link here!
Category Archives: Events
LIFT Fellowship
We’re excited to announce that applications for the Longhorn Impact Fellowship at Texas (LIFT) program will be opening soon!
LIFT (Longhorn Impact Fellowship at Texas) pairs student consultants with companies and nonprofits to help solve sustainability-related challenges. All UT Austin juniors, seniors, and graduate students may apply for the Spring 2025 cohort. Scholarships & independent study credit are available to select students.
Sanger Learning Center Hiring
The Sanger Learning Center is hiring Tutors and Supplemental Instruction Leaders for Spring 2025! Working at Sanger provides valuable work experience on a flexible schedule while helping other students achieve their goals. Skills developed and implemented by student educators at Sanger include peer-to-peer content tutoring and study group facilitation.
We also encourage students to attend the SLC Job Fair! They’ll be able to meet current student educators, the staff members leading our teams, and ask as many questions as they’d like while snacking on free Potbelly sandwiches, chips, and cookies. The event details are below:
SLC Job Fair
- October 17th| 3-5pm (drop-in anytime) | JES A309
The priority deadline for our tutoring application is October 20th, but the application will remain open on a rolling, as-needed basis. Our SI Leader application will open in late October and close in late-November.
Please join us for the second Rapid Research Talks organized by the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship (MMUF) and McNair Scholars programs. The event will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2024, from 5:30-7:30 pm in RLP 1.302B. MMUF and McNair scholars will be giving 3-minute presentations of their research. Come learn about the fascinating research being conducted across disciplines. This is also a great opportunity for students to learn more about each program.
FIG and TrIG Mentors
The First-Year and Transfer-Year Experience programs are recruiting FIG & TrIG Peer Mentors for Fall 2025. This is an excellent opportunity for students to develop leadership and interpersonal skills that will set them up for success at UT and beyond!
The application is now live and more information about the positions and applications can be found at the link here.
We will also be hosting virtual info sessions for students to learn more:
The deadline for both new and returning mentors to apply is November 10th, 2024!
Harry Ransom Center Events
The following are two upcoming events hosted by the Harry Ransom Center:
Flair Symposium: Literature and Change (November 7-9)
- This year’s symposium will explore the enduring significance of reading and writing within our current cultural moment. For more information on speakers, the program schedule, and registration, please click the link here!
Registration-a-Thon (October 29)
- The Harry Ransom Center will also be hosting a Registration-a-Thon in which students will be encouraged to create research accounts, get a taco lunch, and grab HRC swag bags. While pre- registration is not required, it is recommended, and you may do so here!
GRE/LSAT Prep
Are you preparing to take the GRE or LSAT exams?
Join Strive Grad Prep Academy with Sanger Learning to provide an overview and resources!
GRE Overview
- October 8
- 5:30 pm
- JES A309
LSAT Overview
- October 15
- 5:30 pm
- JES A309
For more information on Strive Grad Prep Academy, please click the link here!
Grad Fair 101
Student Org Leadership Event
Student organization leaders are invited to the 2024 Longhorn Playbook for Successful Student Organizations event on Thursday, September 12th, from 5:30pm – 8:30pm at the Shirley Bird Perry Ballroom at the Texas Union. The Office of the Dean of Students appreciates your work towards building successful and healthy communities among the student body. This event is designed to give you the tools, inspiration, and resources you need to continue driving your organization’s success.
Here is what you can expect:
- A pep-talk from Coach Vic Schaefer, Head Coach of the University of Texas Women’s Basketball Team
- Team huddles with fellow student leaders and staff in engaging discussions
- Learn about resources on campus to support you in your role
- Enjoy a team timeout with catered dinner
- Halftime show exclusive giveaways
- Post event happier hour featuring mocktails and conversations with campus leaders
Think this might be of interest to you? Just register at the link here!