Acts of Sharing – Trade Books, Sports Equipment and More

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Many of you have asked how to get textbooks less expensively and we finally have an answer for you!  Check out Acts of Sharing as a way for you to clean up your room and get rid of textbooks or find new ones.  LAH alum Brian Boitmann started up this organization and it seems like a wonderful way to trade textbooks and other items.  Here is some more info:

ActsofSharing.com is the hub for LAH students, and for that matter, UT students and organizations, to share and borrow items together.  We realized that rather than selling back our textbooks only to buy them again this next semester, it made more sense to just connect with our fellow classmates and share the books we needed for our new classes instead.  Not only can you share textbooks, but sporting goods, outdoor equipment, movies, games–just about anything you like, a free craigslist for friends and students at UT!  And by sharing and borrowing what we need from other Longhorns we know, we can save money and live in tighter community with each other on campus.

Horns Helping Horns, this is the culture we want to have on campus, and we believe that what starts here, changes things in a BIG way.
Join us on the LAH and University of Texas communities at www.ActsofSharing.com!

Texas Mock Trial

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Dear students,

The Undergraduate Mock Trial Associations is a competitive organization that sends teams to state, regional, and national competitions. This organization has been in existence for over 20 years now. We first registered with the university in 1991. Basically, we study a case and compete against teams from other schools while pretending to be lawyers. We have a lot of fun while learning about courtroom procedures. Our organization allows students interested in law and advocacy to compete in mock trials against other colleges and universities. Participation in mock trial will give students an opportunity to learn from real trial attorneys, strengthen their understanding of the la,w and enhance their public speaking abilities.

If you are interested in learning more then stop by our table on the West Mall. We will be happy to answer any and all of your questions. Please come to our information sessions which will be held on Tuesday, September 6th and Wednesday, September 7th at 7pm in a to be announced location.
The try out packet will be posted on our website, texasmocktrial.org, soon.  Try outs will be Friday September 9th,  Saturday September 10th, and Sunday September 11th in a to be announced location.

Please contact us or come to the information sessions if you are interested. We look forward to seeing you there!

Hook’em!

—
Elizabeth Fletcher
President, Texas Mock Trial
Liberal Arts Honors/ Government
Psychology B.A.
The University of Texas at Austin
832.767.9797 I eafletcher107@gmail.com

LAH Fall Welcome Lunch

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LAHers, come welcome our incoming first year students at the Fall Welcome Lunch!

All LAHers are invited to attend.  This will also be a chance for mentors and mentees to meet up, if they have not done so already.

The luncheon will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 23nd from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm in the Texas Union Ballroom.

Our luncheon is a ‘come when you can and stay as long as you want’ affair.  If  your Reading Round-Up goes until Noon, join us at Noon.

Please RSVP your attendance to lahonors@austin.utexas.edu by Tuesday, August 16.

Interactive Copywriting Internship

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This internship comes to us from an upperclass LAH alum.

Interactive Copywriting Intern

HCB Health

Description

The HCB Health Interactive team is looking for a smart, adaptive, insightful liberal arts major to assist with copywriting and content strategy. We offer an entrée into the advertising industry — for someone willing to step up to the challenge.

The ideal candidate can think critically about:

  • The elements of a successful web experience
  • The brand paradigm
  • Writing that drives users to take action
  • How to empower others to succeed in their work

Agency Profile

HCB Health delivers smart, effective advertising and marketing to the health industry. Our Interactive team creates engaging online experiences — i.e. websites — to build relationships and win customers.

Description

As the Interactive Copywriting Intern, you’ll assist HCB Health’s Digital marketing team with a range of tasks. In the process, you’ll get a crash course in copywriting, interactive marketing, website creation and more.

Our intern should be able to handle various tasks, including:

  • Basic copywriting. We’re looking for elegance, clarity and internal logic. Fun, easy-to-understand copy sells better than academic writing — with our clients and with us.
  • Web content creation. The candidate should be able to write web pages, blog posts, emails and tweets with efficiency and wit.
  • Copyediting. Understanding of the Chicago Manual of Style (and/or Strunk and White’s Elements of Style) and source citation is a big plus. Attention to detail is paramount.
  • Content Research. You’ll search through websites, medical materials and more to catalogue content and make site recommendations.
  • Data entry. Every now and then, we’ll need you to create spreadsheets and data documents for website back-ends.

Qualifications

We’re looking for a liberal arts major who writes effectively and is a self-starter. By “self-starter,” we mean someone who’ll pull out all the stops to get the right answers. The ability to self-edit is desired, and the ability to take direction is a must. A good sense of humor and cheerful attitude go a long way.

Compensation
The internship is paid and available for academic credit.

Requirements
Must be available at least two days a week.

Dates of Internship
August 29, 2011 – December 12, 2011

Think you have all of this (and more)? Prove it to us in an email at interactive.jobs@hcbhealth.com.

Peer Adviser Position in CoLA

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The College of Liberal Arts recently posted a job listing on the Hire A Longhorn website, http://www.hirealonghorn.org/, (number 35587) in order to fill three peer advisor positions for the COLA Student Division.  Please see the information below regarding qualifications and application instructions.

Qualifications: CURRENTLY ENROLLED undergraduate or graduate student at UT. Preferred graduation date NO EARLIER THAN FALL 2012. Customer service experience. Detail-oriented. Enthusiastic. Fast learner. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment. Ability to handle confidential information. Ability to work the hours specified, with potential for increased hours in the future. May be asked to adjust class schedule to meet desk coverage needs.

Application Instructions: Email FORMAL COVER LETTER AND RESUME to Melinda Villarreal at melinda.villarreal@austin.utexas.edu by 7/29/11. Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered. An email will not substitute for a cover letter. PLEASE INCLUDE EXPECTED DATE OF GRADUATION WITHIN RESUME. Interviews will take place week of 8/1/11. Projected start date is 8/16/11.

Thank you,

Melinda

Melinda Villarreal

Student Division, College of Liberal Arts

Gebauer 2.200, G6100

The University of Texas at Austin

Office: 512-471-7352

Fax: 512-471-5393

Email: melinda.villarreal@austin.utexas.edu

Schurig Jetel Beckett Tackett Law Firm looking for LAH Interns!

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SJBT (www.sjbt.com),  an International estate and business planning law firm in Austin is looking for LAH interns!

In the past, the students they  have hired through LAH have been an amazing and talented bunch and they are hoping we send other bright students their way.  James Lamon, LAH senior has been an intern this summer and if you have any questions about the firm, the responsibilities etc. please feel free to email him: j.lamon@yahoo.com

SJBT is looking for students in their junior or senior year with a pronounced interest in the study of law and who intend to attend law school after graduation.  The internship program will offer the opportunity for students to see how an international estate planning law firm works from the ground up and will offer students the opportunity to assist both billing timekeepers and attorneys on a range projects and in a range of capacities.

They are primarily looking for students who can work part time during the week.  However, in general, applicants should be able to work at least 10-15 hours a week.

They require a current resume and a rough estimation of the hours and days during the week that the applicants will be available.  A cover letter is welcome but not mandatory.

Resumes should be sent via email to, Travis Bagwell (a former LAHer), at the following address and should include the following subject line:

Email Address: tbagwell@sjbt.com

Subject Line:  “Internship Application: [Applicant’s Full Name]”

Bike Job on Campus

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UT students Looking for a job?  We have the perfect opportunity for you.

Job Description: Must be able to work the following hours, Monday through Friday 11am – 3pm.  If your career goals include alternative transportation, we have a great opportunity for you.  Focused on the UT bicycle program daily duties include: primarily operating the bicycle hub (The Kickstand) Monday through Friday 11am to 3pm, assisting with bicycle registrations, bicycle warning and impounds, and other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Excellent customer relations and computer skills.  The ability to accomplish tasks in a timely fashion. Cash handling or customer service experience a plus.  Must be able to work Monday through Friday 11am to 3pm.  Must have basic bicycle knowledge and a strong desire to learn more regarding state laws and UT regulations regarding bicycles as well as general bicycle maintenance knowledge: including how to fix a flat, and minor adjustments to seats, brakes and handlebars.

Pay: $10/Hr

If you are interested please login to hirealonghorn.org and apply or email your Resume to bjuarez@austin.utexas.edu

UT Community Garden Summer Hours

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The UT Community Garden has announced its summer hours! We’ll be at the garden every Wednesday 5-8 PM, and we’d love your help! The garden’s located on campus at 2108 Concho St. We’re growing food for ourselves, for donation, and for UT dining halls. All the info and pictures are up on our blog www.utgardening.blogspot.com.
Questions? Project ideas? Feel free to email gardening@utenvironment.org.