Foot in the Door Spring audition information

WELCOME TO A NEW SEMESTER OF GREAT PLAYS AND GREAT PEOPLE

Monday, January 30th at 7pm-ART 1.120

Tuesday, January 31st at 7pm-ART 1.120

If you are interested in acting, tech, or have any interest in our company at all, come see us at auditions! 

Auditions consist of cold readings from the plays, so you don’t have to prepare anything. Bring yourself, some friends, a pen/pencil, and be ready to play. You only need to come to one night to be considered, but coming to both doesn’t hurt! 

We are doing three shows this semester:

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST by Oscar Wilde

Directed by Estevan Balderrama and Victoria Fazzino

Tentative performance dates: April 14th, 15th, 16th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd

THE DUCK VARIATIONS by David Mamet

Directed by Josh Armstrong

Tentative performance dates: April 8th and 15th 

CHECK PLEASE by Jonathan Rand

Head Directed by Sandy Schwalen, co-directed by Sidney Schubarth and Kinsey Shackelford

Tentative performance dates: April 7th, 8th, 9th, 14th, 15th, 16th

Any questions, comments or concerns? Contact executive producer Victoria Fazzino <victoria.fazzino@yahoo.com>!

Language and Culture in Salvador, Brazil

It is still possible to apply to the summer program in Salvador.  It is being run this year as a special affiliated program. Course offerings include both lower division, including Portuguese for Spanish speakers, and upper division. Dan Siefken from Study Abroad will have an info session next Wednesday at 5:00 in Benedict 1.118. I’ve attached a brochure. The deadline is February 15.

Here’s the basic info for students:

Language and Culture in Salvador, Brazil – Summer 1    

o   Track 1: POR 329S and POR 362 or

o   Track 2: POR 601D / POR 610S / POR 611D       

Info Session:

o   Wednesday, Feb. 1 @5-6pm BEN 1.118

CoLA Spring 2017 Scholarships

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS

 

Applications are now being accepted for merit-based, research, and study abroad scholarships for spring 2017!

 

See if you are eligible on the Liberal Arts scholarship website: 

 

bit.ly/CLAScholarships

 

Deadline for merit & research scholarships are February 19 and March 6!

Free tickets to Austin Opera Performance February 2nd- 7:30 pm

See an Austin Opera production for free! A limited number of free tickets are available for:

Donizetti’s The Daughter of the Regiment |  Feb. 2 at 7:30.
Love and whimsy triumph over barriers of rank and class in this romantic comedy. Be dazzled by the vocal fireworks in Donizetti’s charming masterpiece about tomboyish, love-stricken Marie — the adoptive daughter of 1,500 French soldiers.

If interested email Chelsea Toler-Hoffman (Humanities/LAH alum) at: ctoler@austinopera.orginclude your name and email address.

She also has a limited number of discounted tickets ($15.00) once the  free tickets get snapped up.

McCombs Undergraduate Career Expo, 2/1 – Are You Ready?

Liberal Arts students are invited to attend the McCombs Spring 2017 Undergraduate Career Expo on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 from 3:00 – 5:00 PM.  If you plan to attend, are you ready? 

Attend our prep workshop on 1/30 to learn how you can best prepare in advance; what to wear; what works and doesn’t work; and what employers are really looking for.

Workshop

Career Fair Success Strategies for the McCombs Undergraduate Career Expo- Join us to talk about the best ways to market yourself during the Career Expo on 2/1. We will discuss the following topics and more…

  • How to dress appropriately so that you don’t get turned away at the door (yes, this happens).
  • How to market the liberal arts degree.
  • How to make the best first impression.
  • What questions you should ask employers.
  • Who will be there and what they are looking for.
  • How to follow up after the event.  

Monday, January 30, 2017 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | LACS, FAC 18 | All Current Liberal Arts Students | Casual | RSVP Required: Login and and explore the event in your BTT Gateway account and search for this event under the Career Events tab.

McCombs Undergraduate Career Expo- 

Wednesday, February 1, 2017 | 3:00 – 5:00 PM (open to Liberal Arts students), Arrive by 2:45pm (Recommended) | UT RecSports Center, 2nd Floor | Required Attire: Business Professional. Please see the below Business Professional tab and the complete Business Attire Guide for more information on business professional attire. Students not wearing business professional attire will not be permitted into the expo. | Don’t forget your UT ID. You will be required to show your ID to gain entry.

Employer Info & Expo App: Download the Undergraduate Career Expo App by searching for “McCombs Undergrad Career Expo” in your Google Play Store or Apple Store.

Clements Center Internship Information Session

Internship Information Session

Wednesday, Jan 25, 2017   |   12:00-1:00 PM   |  Texas Governors Room

On January 25th, the Clements Center will host an Internship Information Session at the Texas Governor’s Room (UNB 3.116) from 12-1pm. Clements Center staff will be on hand to provide tips and strategies for applying to summer internships in the fields of national security, foreign policy, and intelligence. Fellow UT students will also talk about their experiences with the application process, internship programs, and financial resources. A light lunch will be provided.

Please be sure to check out our Internship and Fellowship Database, as well as our Student Professional Development Fund program.

Student Loan Expert Heather Jarvis on January 27, 2017

Subject: You’re Invited to Hear National Student Loan Expert Heather Jarvis on January 27, 2017

The Texas Law Career Services Office would like to invite you and your public service-minded students to a presentation on federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness and the income-drive repayment programs. National student loan expert Heather Jarvis will present “Public Service Loan Forgiveness in Five Easy Steps” in the Law School’s Francis Auditorium (see map) on Friday, January 27 , from 11:45 AM -1:00 PM.

Although the program is being hosted by the School of Law, the information shared will be beneficial to students and professionals of all disciplines employed in the public sector. We hope that you and your students will attend. RSVP on Eventbrite by Wednesday, January 25, 2017. There is no cost to attend.

The presentation is sponsored by the William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law, the Texas Law Career Services Office, and the Texas Law Financial Aid Office. All UT-Austin students, faculty and staff are invited to attend.

UTLA Fall 2017 Application Deadline & Information Sessions

The Semester in Los Angeles (UTLA) program is currently accepting applications for Fall 2017 and beyond. The deadline to apply for Fall 2017 is February 13th, 2017. 

UTLA Information sessions are scheduled in early February for the following dates:

Monday, February 6, 3:00PM-4:00PM, BMC 5.102

Tuesday, February 7, 1:00PM-2:00PM, CMA 5.136

Thursday, February 9, 3:30PM-4:30PM, BMC 5.102

These sessions will be general in nature and intended for anyone with questions about the program, online application, costs, L.A., etc.  Phil Nemy, UTLA Director, will be in Austin and hosting these sessions. 

UTLA is open to all UT majors.  For more information on the Semester in the Los Angeles Program (including a link to the online application), visit: http://moody.utexas.edu/utla

Future UTLA Application Deadlines:

Spring 2018 – May 1, 2017

Summer 2018 – October 2, 2017

Gender & Sexuality Center Spring Open Workshops

The UT Gender & Sexuality Center: Serving Women & LGBTQA Communities offers open workshops each fall and spring to learn more about and practice creating safer and more welcoming campus and communities with and among women and LGBTQA+ people. I am sharing the workshop information here for you to consider attending and for you to share with staff, faculty, administrators, and students who may be interested.

Gender & Sexuality Center: Serving Women & LGBTQA Communities

GSC Open Workshops, Spring 2017

These workshops are open to and designed for all UT students, staff, faculty, and administrators.

Taught by the GSC Education Team: http://ddce.utexas.edu/genderandsexuality/education/meet-the-team/ 

Please RSVP for Open Workshops: http://tinyurl.com/GSCWorkshopsSpring17 

*Or request a workshop for your unit/department/center/class/organization: http://tinyurl.com/GSCWorkshopRequest 

LGBTQA+ Identities, Ally Toolkit Part 1:

Offered Two Times This Spring: W 2/8, 11a-1p, SAC 2.120 OR Tu 3/28, 2-4p, MEZ 2.124

In this intersectional workshop for LGBTQA+ and non-LGBTQA+ identified people, you will learn and practice a series of vocabulary tools for your support of LGBTQA+ justice in your classrooms, offices, and conversations. You will learn and practice describing the differences between assigned sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and romantic orientation; you will reflect on your own identities. You will practice identifying – and enacting bystander intervention in – microaggressions around gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and romantic orientation. And you will set your intention for inclusive language (including pronouns) for your communities. You will also learn about existing and necessary campus resources for LGBTQA+ people. Attend this workshop on its own or continue on to Practicing Allyship (Ally Toolkit Part 2) with the option to join Allies in Action. LGBTQA+ Identities (Ally Toolkit Part 1) is a prerequisite for Practicing Allyship (Ally Toolkit Part 2).

Practicing Allyship, Ally Toolkit Part 2:

Offered Two Times This Spring: Tu 4/25, 2-4p, MEZ 2.124 OR W 5/10, 11a-1p, SAC 2.120

*Prerequisite: LGBTQA+ Identities (Ally Toolkit Part 1)

In this workshop for LGBTQA+, straight, and cisgender people (and people whose identities overlap), you will learn and practice interrupting systemic oppression of LGBTQA+ people in your classrooms, offices, and conversations. You will learn about and practice identifying how multiple systems of oppression (including racism, ableism, classism, and sexism) overlap with heterosexism and cisgenderism on our campus. You will reflect on your own social identities, your relationship with systems of oppression, and your roles in interrupting oppression to make campus safer and more welcoming for all LGBTQA+ communities. At the end of this workshop, you will have the opportunity to sign the Ally Program Pledge and receive the Ally Card. Note: This workshop is available only for people who self-select or volunteer to attend. If you supervise someone whom you would like to see build their familiarity with LGBTQA+ terms and concepts, please advise them to attend the LGBTQA+ Identities (Ally Toolkit Part 1) workshop.

Please RSVP for Open Workshops: http://tinyurl.com/GSCWorkshopsSpring17 

Work-study positions available at Women’s & Gender Studies

Spring 2017: Seeking Awesome Work-Study (for Receptionist/Clerical or Design help)

All genders are encouraged to apply!  Must have work-study from the Office of Financial Aid.

M-F; 8am-5pm flex., around 10 hours/week.  $10/hr.

Student will be qualified to perform such duties as: answering phones, preparing mailings, including event publicity; data entry; office filing; making campus-wide deliveries; flyering; acting as front-desk receptionist; helping with website; and assisting with event coordination.  Experience with creating flyers (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc) would be great too, but not required. 

Students may also be asked to help with other clerical tasks in the office.

Summer and Fall opportunities may also be available.   

The mission of the Center for Women’s and Gender Studies (CWGS) is to create committed communities that address the challenges faced in the areas of gender, sexuality, diversity, and equity.

We foster these communities inside and outside The University of Texas at Austin through: Interdisciplinary research; Undergraduate and graduate teaching; Social advocacy; Community partnerships.  

CWGS administers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Women’s & Gender Studies, and the undergraduate certificate in LGBTQ/Sexualities Studies.  See our website for details: http://www.utexas.edu/cola/cwgs/

Applicants must have a work-study award from the Office of Financial Aid.

Please email a statement of interest, work-study award amounts, detailed resume, your availability (not class) schedule, to ajsalcedo@austin.utexas.edu to schedule an interview ASAP. We would like to hire someone by January 25th. If you have any questions, please call the CWGS Office at (512) 471-5765. 

Things to keep in mind: 

• Punctuality makes a great first impression. 

• Your class schedule vs. free time -when can you really work? 

• Be professional – if you can’t make an interview or have already found a job, let other interviewers know. As a courtesy, a quick email will save others time and work. 

• Bring your work-study award letter and resume to the interview.

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Seeking creative Videographer/Video Editor for (awesome) Student Assistant Work-Study position

All genders are encouraged to apply!  Must have work-study award from the the Office of Financial Aid.

M-F; 8am-5pm flex., around 10 hours/week.  $10/hr.

We’d like to hire someone before Spring 2017 classes begin, if possible.

We are looking for someone who can make videos for our social media outlets.  The ideal candidate should have experience shooting and editing videos.  Knowledge and enthusiasm for feminist and social justice issues is also wanted, but also a willingness to learn is appreciated.  Ideal candidate should also be skilled at time management, able to multi-task, meet deadlines and balance multiple projects.

Graphic design skills are also a plus.

This position will also help manage the front desk/reception area.  Students will also be asked to help with other clerical tasks in the office.

Summer 2017, and Fall 2017 opportunities may also be available.   

The mission of the Center for Women’s and Gender Studies (CWGS) is to create committed communities that address the challenges faced in the areas of gender, sexuality, diversity, and equity.

We foster these communities inside and outside The University of Texas at Austin through: Interdisciplinary research; Undergraduate and graduate teaching; Social advocacy; Community partnerships.

CWGS administers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Women’s & Gender Studies, and the undergraduate certificate in LGBTQ/Sexualities Studies.  See our website for details: http://www.utexas.edu/cola/cwgs/

Send in samples of your previous work.

You MUST have a work-study award from the financial aid office in order to apply.

Please email a statement of interest, work-study verification letter and award amounts, detailed resume, your availability (not class) schedule, to ajsalcedo@austin.utexas.edu to schedule an interview ASAP. We would like to hire someone by January 25th. If you have any questions, please call the CWGS Office at (512) 471-5765. 

Things to keep in mind: 

• Punctuality makes a great first impression. 

• Your class schedule vs. free time -when can you really work? 

• Be professional – if you can’t make an interview or have already found a job, let other interviewers know. As a courtesy, a quick email will save others time and work. 

• Bring your work-study award letter and resume to the interview.