Apply now to INSPIRE, Empowering Texas Women Leaders

INSPIRE is a three-year program (sophomore to senior) that encourages undergraduates to think not only about their own future but also about the future of their communities and what tools are necessary for social change.

INSPIRE is a unique and transformative space at UT. While students are provided professional development workshops, travel to conferences, and assistance as they work on group and personal projects, the biggest impact of this program might be that it provides the space and time to step back and reflect on what it means to be a student, more than likely a first-generation college student, and more often than not in male-dominated careers.

Visit our website HERE to learn more about INSPIRE.
View our You Tube video HERE.
Find our application HERE

The application deadline has been moved to August 4, 2020. All applicants will be notified in September 2020 on the status of their application and will then begin their INSPIRE experience.

Opportunities:

  • Community service/leadership development
    • Mentoring and networking
    • Internship/career assistance
    • Attending leadership conferences

Four primary criteria guide the competitive selection process:

  • Individual leadership potential;
    • Maturity, the ability to deal with challenges, and the capacity to reflect on one’s own personal strengths and weaknesses;
    • Special interests, unique characteristics and/or diverse experiences, which contribute to the INSPIRE program;
    • Willingness to commit to the program.

INSPIRE does not have a course requirement, but we do expect the students in the program to attend twice monthly meetings. There are additional occasional activities/ opportunities outside of these meetings.

Questions? Contact Nancy Ewert

Apply to the Health Leadership Apprentice Program!

The Dell Medical School Health Leadership Apprentice Program is seeking ambitious, innovative individuals to collaborate with faculty and staff on efforts tied to the school’s work in health care transformation. For those who aspire to be a health care leader, apply to the Health Leadership Apprentice (HLA) Program.

UT System Virtual Career Expo

UT Austin Liberal Arts Virtual Career Fair

Open to all majors, register to meet with employers from a variety of industries hiring for internship and full-time opportunities.

  • Wednesday, April 15, from 12 to 5 p.m.
  • Register in advance and build your chat schedule with employers: RSVP for UT Austin Liberal Arts Virtual Career Fair
  • Explore the employer list of national participants, including City Year, Cloudflare, Dell, Office of Injured Employee Counsel, Peace Corps, Recognize Services and Spring ISD

UT Austin Teacher Virtual Career Fair

Educators can meet hiring representatives from school districts and other recruiting entities in a live virtual setting.

Prepare for the Virtual Career Fairs

  • Resumes: Update and improve your resume with the help of a career coach. Contact your college/school career center for virtual resume assistance.
  • Interviews: All UT Austin students have free access to Big Interview, an online mock interview platform where you can practice answering career fair questions and get experience for post-fair interviews.

Please contact us at careerengagement@austin.utexas.edu if you have any questions. Our team will continue to inform you of career-related opportunities and resources.

Junior Fellows Deadline Extension

The Junior Fellows Program is a society of juniors and seniors from the University at large who are engaged in independent research projects under the direction of members of the faculty.

Fellows are required to attend meetings of the group, held every other week in both the fall and spring semesters. Besides project presentations, meetings feature discussions led by eminent scholars from on and off-campus. Fellows have the opportunity to participate in field trips, seminars, and other academic activities.

The application is now open for qualified students! The deadline will be extended to April 15 for first-round consideration, but we will continue to accept applications until the last class day.

Application materials can be found on the Junior Fellows webpage.  For more information contact Professor Elizabeth Scala  by email.

 

Sanger Learning Center Resources Moving Online

During the transition to online learning, and throughout the Spring 2020 semester, the University of Texas at Austin’s Sanger Learning Center is here to support students. Below is a list of the free academic support services we are offering remotely and how students can access them.

Would you help us spread the word? A brief mention in an appointment or email has a great influence on students’ awareness of campus resources like ours:

Learning Specialist Appointments

Meet one-on-one with a Learning Specialist to talk about time management, test prep, study effectiveness, motivation, and more. When you schedule the appointment, please indicate in the notes whether you would prefer to meet via Zoom or phone.

Appointment Tutoring 

Schedule a one-hour Zoom session with one of our trained peer tutors. We offer tutoring for more than 70 courses in everything from Math to Management Information Science.

Public Speaking Center Has your public speaking assignment been transformed into an online presentation? Schedule a one-hour Zoom consultation, individually or as a team, with a trained peer speech consultant to prepare or rehearse for any public speaking event or assignment.

Drop-In Tutoring

For brief, on-demand help with many lower-division math, chemistry, and physics courses, email us between the hours of 11 a.m.–10 p.m. M–Th, 11 a.m.-–3 p.m. on Fridays, and 5 p.m.–10 p.m. on Sunday. Tutors will be standing by via Zoom starting April 6.

Supplemental Instruction 

Join a structured study session led by a TA or an experienced student who has already been successful in the class. Check to see if your course is supported, and find the Zoom link on your class’s Canvas calendar.

Peer Led Undergraduate Studying (PLUS)

Keep in touch with your classmates through a structured PLUS study group. For most PLUS-supported courses, study groups will resume the week of April 5. Check your course’s Canvas announcements for the Zoom link.

Math Reviews 

When it comes to math midterms and finals, you don’t have to go it alone! Math exam reviews will continue via Zoom, but dates may have shifted. Check the schedule and RSVP to receive problem sets and Zoom meeting info.

Workshops 

Stay motivated with virtual workshops such as Study Smarter Not Harder, Time and Procrastination, Reading for College, Public Speaking, or Winning Finals. Check the schedule and RSVP to receive Zoom meeting info.

Students are encouraged to reach out to us with any questions or concerns.

COVID-19 Impact on Advising

Beginning March 13, 2020, LAH and Humanities advising will modified to comply with University of Texas at Austin recommendations on social distancing practices. These modifications include:

  • The LAH and Humanities Advising Office in RLP will be closed until further notice.
  • Our main phone line will not be manned.
  • All questions and concerns should be directed to our email: lahonors @austin.utexas.edu
  • All advising appointments will be held via Zoom. You can connect with a computer or phone.
  • Advising appointments can be scheduled online here:

 

Brumley Applications Deadline Extension

The Strauss Center is very pleased to announce the call for applications for the 2020-2021 Brumley Next Generation Graduate Fellows and Undergraduate Scholars programs. These unique opportunities provide research training and mentorships to exceptional undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Texas at Austin. The program is made possible by the generous support of Jon and Rebecca Brumley.

Due to the evolving situation and impact of COVID-19, we have decided to extend the application deadline to April 30, 2020.

For Undergraduates: The Brumley Next Generation Scholars Program
The Strauss Center launched the Next Generation Scholars program in 2010 with the goal of providing new research and mentorship opportunities for promising UT undergraduate students interested in careers in international security and law. This program now also includes a focus on civic engagement, expanding the reach of the program by engaging more students on a wider range of local, national, and international policy issues. Involving undergraduates in international affairs and civic engagement early in their career is an important part of the Strauss Center’s mission to prepare the next generation of leaders to help develop solutions to the most pressing public policy challenges.

This one-year program includes two key components: First, students will take a 3-credit research training and professional development course, taught in the fall of 2020. This course is designed to introduce students to policy work, including basic skills in policy research, analysis, and writing. Students will be trained on designing research strategies and proposals, conducting policy analysis, writing resumes and statements of purpose, crafting op-eds and blog posts, and planning for the steps in their career development. 

Second, in the spring semester, the Next Generation Scholars will work on a collaborative policy research project and report. Students should expect to maintain regular contact and meet biweekly for short meetings to assess progress on research and writing. The exact schedule for the spring will be determined at a later date to work around students’ course schedules. Students will also be awarded a stipend of $500 for the spring semester. Funding permitting, and contingent on positive performance evaluations, students may have the possibility of continuing as research interns at the Strauss Center after the year-long Next Generation Scholars program concludes.

Please visit the Strauss Center’s NextGen program website for application information. The application deadline for both the Brumley Next Generation Fellows and Scholars programs is April 30, 2020.

Please direct questions and submit applications via email to Lindsay Stanek at lindsay.stanek@law.utexas.edu. 

ACA Student Award Call for Applications

Are YOU a student who helps other students? Do YOU dream of being better prepared to tutor, advise, or otherwise assist your peers? Are YOU a complete superhero dedicated to helping others CHANGE THE WORLD?? Well, well, well, then WE have the opportunity for YOU!

The Academic Counselors Association (ACA) is proud to offer $300 scholarships to The University of Texas at Austin students who support the vision and values of the academic advising community. It is the hope of ACA that these scholarships will assist students in their academic pursuits and endeavors.

To qualify you must:

  • Be a currently Enrolled UT Austin Students
  • Assist in advising or other academic/student support services
  • Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 (to be verified by the ACA Awards & Recognition Committee)
  • Submit a 500 word advising statement & resume (more information on the application link)
  • Submit a recommendation letter from a staff or faculty mentor who is familiar with your work in advising or other student support services.

The deadline to apply for the scholarship is FRIDAY APRIL 10 at 11:59pm

Click here for the application and more info: tinyurl.com/ACAStudents2020