Normandy Scholar Program on WWII Spring Applications

The Normandy Scholar Program on WWII is accepting applications for a two-part program for the Spring 2024 semester. Consisting of 14 weeks of instruction and a three and a half week tour of WWII-related sites in Europe, UT students across all academic disciplines are invited to apply (no foreign language required)!

Applications are due on Monday, October 9, 2023.

Click the link here to view the application on the program’s website.

ADAPT Hiring Student Consultants (23-24)

The Assessment, Data Analytics & Planning Team (ADAPT), within the Division of Student Affairs is hiring new paid Student Consultants for the upcoming academic year to enhance and support the work we do for students.

The position was created in 2017 by the Vice President for Student Affairs office as an avenue for obtaining student feedback on current campus-related events, programs, and policies affecting student life at The University of Texas at Austin.  Any currently enrolled UT Austin undergraduate or graduate student interested in a paid position as a Student Consultant must complete the application by September 6th at 11:59pm.

You can find the application via Qualtrics linked here.

UWC Open Mic Night

On Wednesday, September 6th, the University Writing Center is hosting an Open Mic Night in celebration of 30 years of writing! This event will take place at the Cactus Cafe from 4-7pm, with performances of spoken word and music (and food!).

This event is open for anyone to attend or perform. There are both 5 and 10 minute sign-up slots; performers can also sign-up at the event itself, but spots will be limited and not guaranteed. We will be gathering at 4 pm and performances will start at 5 pm. We hope to see you there!

Visit the UWC Events page here. This event is made possible by the generous support of Liberal Arts Honors.

Texas Tour Guide Fall 2023 Applications

Want to be a Texas Tour Guide?

Texas Tour Guides are student employees of the Undergraduate Office of Admissions. They provide campus tours to prospective and admitted students, serve on student panels, and welcome over 75,000 guests to campus each year!

Applications are available online via Handshake and will close on September 9, 2023.

Application Link: https://utaustin.joinhandshake.com/jobs/8006193

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Attention LAHers! The College of Liberal Arts is now accepting applications for the following fall scholarship competitions.  Applications are online and the deadline to apply is October 2nd, 2023.

  • Competitive Scholarship
  • McReynolds and Kirkpatrick Memorial Awards in Pre-Medical Studies
  • Liberal Arts Undergraduate Research Awards

See the announcement on the Liberal Arts Student Resource Page on Canvas under “Announcements” or click here to be directed to the Online Scholarship Portal. Please email the COLA Scholarship Office at cola-scholarships@austin.utexas.edu if you have any questions about these competitions.

 

LAH Student Mentors

LAH’s first year mentorship program matches a LAH upperclassman with incoming freshman. As a LAH Mentor you will be matched with a student(s) that you will conduct check-ins with to share resources, as well as, answer any questions. If you would like to support and be a role model for students entering UT, please complete this information form so we can match you with a mentee who is right for you.

Application link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqt0zufOuxxcJt3m80ueSUXUTm6S3OmMrXca0jP6y8CuHWZw/viewform

College Student Commission Openings

The College Student Commission is an official commission of the City of Austin. Members work together to find solutions to the issues affecting college students in Austin. Each area college or university has three reserved seats on the commission. UT Austin currently has two vacancies for the 2023-2024 school year.

This is an opportunity to help your campus community by sharing your experiences and observations as a college student and as a resident of Austin. You would have the chance to work with our local government by proposing recommendations for new or enhanced city programs and policies that affect you and other students. Please fill out the interest form by Sunday, April 23 at 11:59 p.m. if you wish to be considered and email Paige Muehlenkamp-McHorse at paige.muehlenkamp@austin.utexas.edu with any questions.

Paid Psychology Research Study

Have you been feeling depressed? Are you interested in participating in a paid research study?

The Mood Disorders Lab at The University of Texas is looking for participants 18-25 years old to participate in a study examining the behavioral patterns and symptoms of depression.

Qualified participants will complete questionnaires and participate in mobile data collection. Compensation will be provided. All participant information is confidential.

To see if you are eligible, visit the following website: tinyurl.com/mobilemoodstudy

Please call or email at 512-232-4750 or mdl@utexas.edu for more information

Sincerely,

The Mood Disorders Laboratory Team

Student Positions in the Health Professions Office

The Health Professions Office (HPO) is hiring for student positions!! If you run across any students who may be great for either of these positions, please send them our way! Please contact Brooke Sheetz, Brooke.Sheetz@austin.utexas.edu, if you have questions or need additional information.

Hiring: Health Professions Peer Coach/Mentor

The Health Professions Office is looking for Health Professions (HP) Peer Coaches/Mentors! If you have a passion for helping your fellow HP students, plan to go into health profession, and want to enhance your leadership skills, this may be the job for you! This is a paid position at $10.50/hour, 8-12 hours per week and they are looking for rising juniors with a GPA of 3.6 or higher. Visit Handshake and search for Job #594900 for more information. Applications are rolling so applying soon will give you an advantage!

*This position will start in the Summer

Hiring: HPO Communications Intern

Would you like an on-campus opportunity to enhance your communication, organizational, and social-networking skills? The HPO Communications Intern supports the Health Professions staff to develop and implement promotional campaigns to boost UT student engagement with the Health Professions Office. This is a paid position at $10.50/hour, 5-8 hours per week. If have  experience in social media go to Handshake and search for Job #6914158 and apply!

**This position will have an immediate start date