Apply to be on Texas 4000!

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Texas 4000 is a non-profit student organization that is dedicated to fighting cancer by sharing hope, knowledge and charity. We cultivate the next generation to lead the fight against cancer through our cornerstone event, a more than 4,500-mile bike ride from Austin to Anchorage. We also raise $4,500 (about $1 per mile) to donate to cancer research. Past and current LAH riders include Jamie Hill and Caroline Suh.

The application deadline to be on the 2014 team has been extended to 9/24/12. Apply now! This is your last chance to be on the 2014 team!

Apply at: http://texas4000.org/riders/apply

If you have any questions, feel free to email apply.texas4000@gmail.com

Liberal Arts Week 2012, Sept 24-28

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Liberal Arts Week 2012

The Liberal Arts Council, the official student voice for students in the College of Liberal Arts, will be hosting its annual Liberal Arts Week! The theme is “You Know You’re in Liberal Arts When…,” and the week will consist of various events listed below that showcase the college. Come out for free food, t-shirts, sunglasses, water bottles, and more!

Liberal Arts Council is proud to be partnered with The New York Times and the Senate of College Councils for Liberal Arts Week 2012.

Essay Contest – Hosted by THE LIBERATOR news-magazine

The winning essay will receive a $250 prize as provided by THE LIBERATOR. 

Who: Open to all students registered within the College of Liberal Arts

What: Submit a 500-750 word (please no more than 750 words) essay for consideration by the staff of THE LIBERATOR answering the following prompt:  

How would your liberal arts education influence your personal platform for the presidency of the United States?

Where: Please send all submissions to THE LIBERATOR e-mail address at utlacpromotions@gmail.com. The author of the winning submission will receive a $250 prize provided by THE LIBERATOR news-magazine, and the winning essay will be published in THE LIBERATOR‘s election issue on October 8! 

When: All submissions are due to THE LIBERATOR e-mail address at utlacpromotions@gmail.com by 5 PM on Monday, September 24.

Please include your full name, major, classification, and address in the body of the e-mail. The winner will be announced by the following week. 

 

“The Amazing Presidential Race” –

An Open Discussion on the 2012 Presidential Election

 When: Tuesday, September 25 at 6PM

Where: Mezes (MEZ) 1.306

Interested in the upcoming Presidential Election? The Liberal Arts Council presents an open discussion with Dr. Albertson, Dr. Edwards, and Dr. Henson regarding the latest on the exciting 2012 Presidential Campaign. Come engage in discussion about one of the year’s most interesting topics and be better prepared for the election in November. Tiff’s treats and drinks will be offered! *This event is open to all UT students!

New York Times Jeopardy

When: Wednesday, September 26 from 6-7 PM

Where: Painter (PHR) 2.110

 Come out and test your knowledge with New York Times representative Paul Wilson! The event will allow all in attendance to participate in an educational yet exciting and competitive manner. There will be a variety of snacks and beverages.

 

“You Know You’re in Liberal Arts When … You Reside in the Six Pack.”

When: Monday, September 24 (midday)

Where: Near the Six Pack

Love being in the College of Liberal Arts? Come take a picture with the College Ambassadors committee of the Liberal Arts Council. Students will write why they love being a part of CoLA on white board and then have their photo taken. Each photo will have the chance to be part of a collage to be displayed in the new Liberal Arts Building!

Voter Registration

When: Monday, September 24 through Wednesday, September 26 from 10 AM-2 PM

Where: West Mall

The Campus and Community Focus committee of the Liberal Arts Council will be registering voters for the upcoming elections. Be a part and take pride in being registered to vote!

 

“You Know You’re in Liberal Arts When… You Already Need to D-Stress!”

When: Wednesday, September 26 from 10 AM-2 PM

Where: West Mall Rally Space

Stressed? Already worried about upcoming exams? Feeling the pressure? Come out and learn what kinds of destress resources that UT offers to students! Meet with some Counseling and Mental Health Center representatives, learn about the Mind and Body Lab, beat out your stress with bongo drums, come pick up some relaxing goodies, and even win some fantastic prizes!

INSPIRE Peer Program

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Are you a first year student that wants to get involved in a Women and Gender Studies program? The INSPIRE Peer Program is a great way to give first year, female students the opportunity to explore majors and careers, get out of campus and experience Austin, and offer a networking/support group by connecting first year students with fourth year students.

Who are we? We are three ambitious, active 4th year girls who have a lot of wisdom to pass on. We have gone through classes, dropped courses, attended conferences, gotten internships, and soon we will be graduating. These experiences and more can enhance your college journey and give you the confidence to pursue your goals.

If you are interested in joining us, please send us an email to inspire.peer.program@gmail.com.

We also invite you to meet us at an open info session this coming Tuesday, September 25, between 6:30pm and 8:30pm, at PAR 302. We will have snacks and refreshments.

Looking forward to meeting you!

Ariel, Veronica and Chinyere

INSPIRE Peer Mentors

Center for Women’s and Gender Studies

The University of Texas at Austin

inspire.peer.program@gmail.com

Texas Tribune Festival Needs YOU!

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The Texas Tribune Festival, which is taking place on campus this weekend, is really short on volunteers and needs your help!

If you are willing to work at the Festival on Saturday you will receive a free Festival pass, get invited to the VIP parties, get special gifts, and more.  More information on the festival can be found here: http://www.texastribune.org/festival/home/

For more information, or to volunteer, contact Tanya Erlach: terlach@texastribune.org

Texas Undergraduate Law Review

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The Texas Undergraduate Law Review would like to cordially invite you to our Fall 2012 Information Session meeting.

TexasULR Info Session

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

6:00PM

CBA 4.344

Started in 2011 by a collaboration between pre-law community leaders at The University of Texas at Austin (including several LAHers!), the objective of the Texas Undergraduate Law Review is to enhance the reading, writing, and rhetoric abilities of undergraduate students through introducing them to the field of undergraduate research in the contemporary legal issues facing our generation. We are a student-edited and officially recognized research organization at UT Austin and will be publishing nationally throughout the year.

This is a perfect opportunity to turn that in-class research paper into something that will get you published and help you ‘stand out’ from the rest of the applicants to law school.

Additionally, we are currently seeking candidates to fill current vacancies on the Editorial Board, don’t miss out on the opportunity to become a leader in the pre-law community at UT Austin!

For more information, or to be included on our weekly email listserv, email TexasULR@gmail.com or visit www.TexasULR.org for more details about how YOU can get involved and get better prepared for law school today!

UT Semester in LA Program- Info Sessions

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If you are passionate about film, television, music or digital arts, and are interested in exploring related careers in the entertainment industry, you may be interested in participating in the UT Semester in Los Angeles Program. Students earn UT in-residence credit, and the program is open to all majors.

UT SEMESTER IN LA PROGRAM COURSES
• New Media and Emerging Entertainment
• How Hollywood Works: The Business of Show Business
• Inside the Music Industry
• The Creative Process of Film and TV
• Careers in Entertainment (fall and spring only)
• Communication Internship in L.A.

ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be currently enrolled degree-seeking students in good academic standing who will have:

• Min. 60 credit hours and a minimum GPA of 2.25 by semester of participation;
• Successfully completed RTF 305 “Intro to Media Studies,” or equivalent, by the semester of participation.

FALL INFORMATION SESSIONS

Wed., September 26, 4:00 PM, CMA 5.160*
Thursday, September 27, 6:30 PM, CMA 5.160*
Wed., November 14, 2:00 PM, CMA 5.160
* Executive Director will be on campus.

The application for fall 2013, spring or summer 2014 will open February 1-28, 2013.
MORE INFORMATION
Visit http://communication.utexas.edu/utla

Or, call the UTLA Center, toll free, at 877-875-2111.

Green Fee Committee

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Interested in sustainability? Want to be a part of making UT more sustainable? Apply to be a Green Fee Committee (GFC) Member. As a member you will help make decisions about what sustainability projects will be funded by the Green Fee paid by students every semester. Your ideas will help shape sustainability efforts on campus.

The UT Green Fee Committee is seeking applicants for an open At-Large student slot. Applications will be accepted now through October 5th at the following weblink: http://tinyurl.com/GFCmembership

The UT Green Fee is an internal grant program that supports environmental service projects for campus. The Committee has nine members and meets monthly throughout the year, and weekly in late April and May to assess and award funds to grantees. Each meeting is 1-2 hours and is scheduled around members’ commitments. Desired skills: enthusiasm for sustainability, willingness to provide input and consider other people’s ideas, commitment to attending meetings and responding to emails. More information can be found on the main Green Fee website, www.utexas.edu/sustainability/greenfee.php. There are no prerequisites for membership other than current enrollment as a UT student, and ability to serve at minimum through May 31, 2013.

For questions, please contact Karen Blaney (karen.blaney@austin.utexas.edu).

Communications Internal Transfer Sessions

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Communications Internal Transfer Information Sessions http://communication.utexas.edu/prospective/internal-transfer-information .

Attending a session is required if you want to meet with the internal transfer advisor, but not required if you want to apply to Communications.  Students only have to attend one session but are welcome to come to more than one for a refresher.

Study Abroad Peer Advising

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The SAO Peer Advisors will serve as mentors to any student considering international opportunities through the Study Abroad Office, including faculty-led programs, exchanges and affiliated programs.  They are available for walk-ins, five days a week at the designated times below and available for information sessions and/or FIG presentations.  To schedule a presentation, please email stamppeeradvisor@austin.utexas.edu.  Also, please click the picture above to find out more information about these wonderful students, and be sure to bookmark their walk-in advising times at http://world.utexas.edu/abroad/advising/peeradvisors.

Peer Advising Walk-in Hours

Day Hours  
Monday 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.  
Tuesday 9 a.m. – noon; 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.  
Wednesday 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.  
Thursday 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.  
Friday 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.