I am excited to announce that the W. Sue Ragle Scholarship application is now open.  This scholarship is open to all undergraduate students who are unsure of their major and/or career path and have used any exploratory services (such as career counseling, career coaching, etc.) to help formulate their academic plans.  Awards are up to $1000 and will be awarded during the spring semester.

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This is Neil Tanner, an Event Operations Manager at South by Southwest and proud UT Alumni (BBA ’08).

I am reaching out to share SXSW Volunteer Opportunities with your LIberal Arts Honor Program students. The Volunteer program provides the opportunity to attend official parties, concerts, films and take advantage of the entirety of the event. Volunteers will receive their badge depending on hours worked and can choose which Volunteer Crew to work with.

Students seeking Volunteer leadership opportunities should consider being a Stage Manager or Theater Manager.

We also have several Internships available

Conference Partner Programming Intern

Technology Project Management Intern

Outdoor Stage Production Intern

Production Intern

Data Analyst

Legal Intern

Conference Keynote & Featured Speaker Internship

Registration & Credentials

Students interested in Volunteering should email Volunteer@sxsw.com.

Students interested in leadership positions or internships should email ntanner@sxsw.com with their resume.

Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 4:30 pm CDT

In an era when many women refused to put their writing into print, polymath Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle (1623–1673) not only insisted on print as the best medium for her drama, philosophy, poetry, and science fiction, but also was meticulously involved in her books’ creation and customization, both during and after the printing process.

As part of the Pforzheimer Lecture Series, Dr. Liza Blake, Associate Professor at the University of Toronto, will highlight Cavendish’s work to craft a reputation by carefully managing the distribution of her writing.In addition to sharing her findings about the many ways Cavendish worked to make each book its own unique object—including custom bindings, annotations with “glitter pen,” frontispieces, and materials included only in copies going to distinguished recipients—Blake will argue that focusing on Cavendish and her books has the potential to reorient the fields of early modern book history and textual bibliography.

ATTENDING IN-PERSON

If you are attending in-person, please RSVP by clicking the “register” button. All attendees will receive an email confirmation with information on check-in, parking, and event details.

WATCHING ONLINE

Can’t make it to the Ransom Center? Watch the program live on YouTube. Following the talk, a recording will be available online. No registration necessary. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to be notified when we go live.

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Dear Leaders of Undergraduate Programs:

British, Irish and Empire Studies offers fellowships to undergraduate students researching projects that involve work in any of the program’s areas of interest – Britain, Ireland, and any part of the present or former British Empire. Grants of up to $500 are available to facilitate research; they may be used for travel to archives and libraries, for procuring digital materials, or for other legitimate research purposes. The grant may also be used to defray the costs of attending a conference to present work. Students writing honors theses are particularly encouraged to apply. Those who have received grants under this program in previous semesters are welcome to apply again.

Students who would like to apply for a BIES fellowship for Spring/Summer 2023 should email the following materials to BIESut@austin.utexas.edu by October 28, 2022. The application should consist of (1) a cover sheet with full name, UT EID, email address, telephone number, title of the project, and the amount requested; (2) a one-page description of the work proposed including details of how and approximately when the fellowship money will be spent; (3) a one- to two-page resume and (4) a brief letter of recommendation from a supporting UT faculty member. If a student is uncertain about whether their plan of research will qualify, please have them contact me in advance at philippa@austin.utexas.edu to discuss it. Applicants will receive a confirmation message when all material has been received.

Successful applicants will receive their fellowship money after completing the research and providing a brief report of their activities and the expenses incurred. The report must be submitted by August 15, 2023. If you have other questions about the fellowship, please contact the BIES staff at Marian.Barber@austin.utexas.edu.

Bush School of Government & Public Service at TEXAS A&M is hosting an informational and networking event in College Station on Fri-Sat, October 21-22 for those interested in learning about and preparing for careers in public service.

Specifically, undergraduate students from Texas universities who exhibit leadership skills, support diversity, and have self-identified as future public servants interested in related fields are encouraged to attend:

Nonprofits * Government (federal, state, local) * Policy Areas in Education, Health, the Environment * Homeland Security * National Defense * Cybersecurity * INGOs * Disaster Response * Intelligence * Diplomacy * Conflict & Development * Int’l Economics * Int’l Politics * Regional Studies * and more!

WHAT:     Public Service Weekend

WHERE:   Texas A&M University campus in College Station

DATES:     October 21-22 (Fri-Sat), 2022

TIMES:    Start about 3:30 pm Friday and end 6:00 pm Saturday

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, October 12

«  We will accept applicants as they apply and provide further directions. We will fund travel to/from, lodging, and meals at the event. Find out more on our website via the link below.

APPLICATION:  https://tamu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0UNORNWifkPXoGi

WEBSITE:  https://bush.tamu.edu/psw2022/

Content: Over a half day Friday and all day Saturday, attendees participate in a faculty-led discussion, a career workshop, student-led activity, student panels, an alumni panel, an admissions and grad funding overview, and generally learn more about opportunities in the fields of public and international affairs. This event also gives attendees the chance to network with other student leaders across Texas.

Fuel your passion for public service while learning the next steps to take from professionals who live it!

If interested, please click on the website and application links above. The application asks you to fill out a few questions and upload a resume and short essay on why you want to attend this event. We will review applications as they are received and send acceptances as we can.

Of those who apply, about 30 students will be selected to attend. The Bush School will cover travel expenses, overnight lodging, and event meals (pre-pay or reimbursement).

Still have questions? View our PSW 2022 Flyer or visit our PSW website above. You can also contact us directly; we’ll be glad to help.

The LAH Movie Club will be showing Lars von Trier’s Dancer in the Dark (2000) this Friday, September 30th, from 5-9, with pizza and discussion afterwards. The movie, which won the Palme d’Or at Cannes, is a tragic musical about a Czechoslovakian immigrant with worsening vision who tries to raise enough money to help cure the same genetic eye malformation in her son. Starring Icelandic pop star Björk and French acting royalty Catherine Deneuve, Dancer in the Dark is an emotional journey like no other. RSVP here.

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“According to a Student Government report released last spring, 32% of UT students are food insecure. The report cited living on or off campus and differences in access to reliable transportation as factors that impact student food security.”

Article: https://thedailytexan.com/2022/09/13/food-resources-near-ut-campus/

UT Outpost 

The UT Outpost is a free food pantry for students that offers a variety of foods and personal care products. Operating under four satellite locations in Patton Hall, the Gender and Sexuality Center, the LBJ School of Public Affairs and the Perry-Castañeda Library, as well as a central building on 2609 University Avenue. The UT Outpost is open to any students in need of food or personal care products. Hours for the Outpost vary depending on location and can be found on its website.

UT Farmstand 

Every other Wednesday, UT Farmstand provides seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables and other goods at Jester Plaza from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The goods include a range of produce grown on UT campus.

UT School of Social Work Food Pantry

The Steve Hicks School of Social Work operates a free food pantry directed towards social work students. Students in need can go to the school’s student lounge kitchen to obtain a variety of food.

Longhorn Baptist Student Ministry 

Every Wednesday from noon-2 p.m, the Longhorn Baptist Student Ministry provides free meals for all. The BSM offers both vegetarian and meat options under their FLOW initiative.

LuMin

The Lutheran Campus Ministry runs a program called The Daily Bread every Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. at 2100 San Antonio Street, Suite 120. Students can show their UT ID to receive a free bag of groceries. Along with this initiative, LuMin runs a weekly Tailgate Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. that offers free burgers with beef and vegan options for all.

UT Student Government Community Food Distribution

UT SG is running a pilot program to provide free snacks and drinks to students every month. SG has published a list of monthly dates on its Instagram and times where students can stop by on campus to obtain free food. Locations for the snack distribution may vary and will be posted on SG’s social media. The next distribution is Oct. 14.

“How are you expected to go to such a rigorous university and attend your classes if you’re worried you’re not gonna have food on the table?” said SG vice president Isabel Agbassi. “It’s more of a prevalent issue that should be prioritized.”

Agbassi, along with SG president Leland Murphy stated that they plan to take into account student feedback on the snacks and adjust provisions as needed.

Local Grocery Stores

Wheatsville Co-op

The Wheatsville Co-op located at 3101 Guadalupe St. is a local grocery store that allows shoppers to become members for a one-time $70 payment. Afterwards, members can shop at Wheatsville and get discounted groceries and a money rebate during profitable years.

H-E-B

H-E-B is a large grocery store relatively close to UT campus. Students can use the CapMetro app to locate the closest bus station to go to H-E-B, which offers a wide selection of fresh produce and general food products. The closest H-E-B to campus is located at 1000 E. 41st St.

Orange Market

Unlike some of the smaller bodegas and chain stores around campus, Orange Market, located on 910 W. 25th St., offers fresh produce such as tomatoes, onions and greens, along with complementary goods such as spices. Orange Market is open 24/7, every day of the year.

Useful Apps

H-E-B Favor

For those who are unable to get to an H-E-B due to time constraints or transportation issues, the My H-E-B app can be used to get groceries delivered directly to your house for a $5-$10 dollar delivery fee.

TooGoodToGo

To get food at a cheaper menu price, students can download the TooGoodToGo app. The app lets users book different time windows to pick up surplus food from local shops and restaurants. Doing so saves both food waste and user money. For the UT campus area, students can select to pick up bags of food from O’s Campus Cafes across the campus, or off-campus shops such as Kung Fu Tea, Clay Pit and The Pizza Press. The application’s food options and availability are variable and time-sensitive, but food is often priced within the range of $3-$6 for a portion of surplus food.