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Subiendo Academy counselor position

Are you ready to be a leader? Do you want to educate, motivate and inspire our next generation of leaders with a great group of colleagues? Subiendo Leadership Academy is an intensive summer leadership for high school seniors. We are seeking dynamic individuals to serve as facilitators and mentors for the academy. Apply at the link below by March 1.

Location: University of Texas at Austin campus

URL: http://www.SubiendoAcademy.org/team-leaders

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Travel Grants to Brussels through the European Union Center of Excellence at UT

The European Union Center of Excellence at UT Austin is pleased to offer grants to three UT undergraduate students to travel to Brussels in the summer of 2013 through the EUCE Brussels Program. The trip is funded through the support of the European Commission and organized by the Network of European Union Centers in the U.S.

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ALL UT undergraduates are eligible from all departments and schools. However, special consideration will be given to those who are taking courses or are in an area of study relating to Europe or the EU.
Funding includes round-trip airfare to/from Brussels, five nights of hotel and some meals.

The 2013 trip will be in June with dates TBA. The agenda is currently being organized but should be similar to previous years (see agenda on website).
Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on March 29, 2013. No late applications will be accepted.

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Along with the completed application, teachers must also provide a letter of support from their current principal.

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For more information and to apply, please go here to download the application form: http://www.utexas.edu/cola/centers/european_studies/Resources-for-Students/Undergraduate-Students/Brussels.php

, Filed Under: Event, Internship

Internships With the Autism Society Available Immediately and Year-Round

seeks interns to assist directors and co-directors organize the Autism Bike Ride event taking place on Sunday April 21st. You, a self-starter, organized and motivated with exceptional communications skills are needed to assist with publicity, collating, coordinating and liaising to get this event for a great cause off the ground.  If you are inspired by hard work with others like you, contact us now.

A variety of roles are available specific to the Bike Ride ranging from social media, outreach, authorized outreach and purchases, onsite support at buzz parties, packet pick ups, and serving as a support team member on ride day, April 21st. Volunteer captains are needed to lead bike course flaggers, parking helpers, packet pickup people or registration crew. Support needed pre and post ride with messaging and follow up.Similar support with social media and messaging needed for Amplify Austin (Austin’s first day of online giving), to take place Mar. 4-5, 2013.

Year round opportunities available to interact with families and individuals affected by autism. The Autism Society is the nation’s oldest Autism-related organization, dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by Autism, one day at a time. This is accomplished through education and awareness, free information and referral, support, programming, and advocacy.  Please contact Fran Kennedy-Ellis at <austinautismsociety@gmail.com> for information about how to apply for internships.