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Check out this great article by Kate Brooks from Liberal Arts Career Services:

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/career-transitions/201205/graduating-no-job-do-now

Remember, College of Liberal Arts students can still use Liberal Arts Career Services for a full year after graduation!

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Burnt Orange Report, the largest progressive political blog in Texas, is looking for a summer intern, and is recruiting more writers to join our staff!

Founded in 2003, BOR is one of the most widely read political blogs in Texas, and one of the biggest state-level blogs in the country. Writers have gone on to work in the Legislature, manage political campaigns, and make an impact here in Texas. Please pass this on to any interested individuals and encourage them to apply.  For more information about Burnt Orange Report, see www.BurntOrangeReport.com

Internship Application Deadline: May 15 | Writer Application Deadline: May 22

Summer Internship:
$200 per month; 15 hours per week; 10 in office, 5 on own

Burnt Orange Report is looking for a summer intern to help with advertising, event planning, accounting, and research projects. The ideal applicant is a student with an interest in journalism, communications, marketing, politics, non-profits, government, or law. To succeed in this position, you must have a passion for progressive politics, be extremely detail oriented, and possess a strong work ethic. Knowledge of Excel, GoogleDocs, Twitter and Facebook is a must.

To Apply:
Submit resume, cover letter explaining why you’re a good fit for the job, 2 professional references, and a school assignment that demonstrates quantitative and qualitative skills and critical thinking to  katherine at burntorangereport.com. Qualified applicants will be brought in for an interview. This position is located in Austin, no exceptions. Deadline: May 15.

Staff Writers:
Burnt Orange Report is looking for writers with electoral or legislative experience to cover the 2012 election cycle. Applicants must have a passion for Democratic and progressive politics, and at least 1 year’s experience working on a campaign, with a progressive organization, or in a governmental body. Writers will be tasked with covering elections at all levels of the ballot. Compensation is based on the quantity of posts written each month. This is a part-time position.

To Apply:
Submit resume, cover letter, 2 references, and two representative writing samples to  katherine at burntorangereport.com. Qualified applicants will be asked to write two “sample” posts as part of the application process. This is a remote position. Deadline: May 22.

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The Planning Department operates at the center of all things SXSW working between other department on logistics and scheduling before and throughout the event. Candidates for this position should enjoy challenging work and problem-solving and be interested in the nuts-and-bolts of mega-events. We are seeking interns who maintain a high level of professionalism, creativity, attention to detail, and most of all the ability to work in a team setting to complete projects.

Planning – Event Coordination Internship
Responsibilities include clerical support for the planning staff, updating logistical documents and spreadsheets as well as updating and coordinating event schedules, facility set-up, and audio-visual requirements for SXSW 2013. Additional areas of experience within the planning department include hospitality and event planning, spatial layout and design, as well as many other facets of our daily operations. Candidates must be highly organized, professional and computer savvy with experience in Microsoft Word and Excel (and Filemaker Pro helps).
Must be available for at least 20 hours per week from June through August.
Applicants should send their resume and a cover letter to  intern at sxsw.com

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Peak advising season for International Students is here, which means that we will be offering Extended International Student Walk-In Advising Hours (9:00-11:30 am, 1:00-4:30 pm), beginning  Friday, May 4th and running through Friday, May 18th.

Please note:  Given the volume of students who come in at this time of year, we often have to stop adding names to the wait-list prior to the end of the advertised advising hours (this can frustrate students at times, but we want to ensure that everyone can be seen on a given day.  The student can always call 512-471-2477 to see if we are still taking names).  On Monday, May 21st, advising hours will revert back to the standard times advertised on our website at:  http://world.utexas.edu/isss/advising

*Scholar Advisors and the Health Insurance Advisor will continue to see individuals on an appointment-only basis.

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“Our TEKS” is a theatrical exploration of my American Studies/Plan II senior thesis. Over the past year, I have followed the Texas textbook controversy by conducting dozens of interviews with educators, government officials and textbook publishers. These interviews, along with transcripts of Board meetings and media coverage, were combined into a play, which explores the 2010 Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). It’s Our Town meets Barnum & Bailey meets the Colbert Report.

Showtimes:
Monday, April 30 8pm
Tuesday, May 1 8pm
WIN 2.180

For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/373068732736188/?notif_t=plan_user_joined

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Interested in gaining valuable experience while serving your fellow students? Want to get more involved on campus?

The Alcohol and Other Drug Education Program (ADEP) is recruiting UT students to serve as peer educators for the upcoming year! We are considering applications on a rolling basis, looking to build a strong team that can help promote positive social norms and responsible alcohol use on campus!

ADEP Peer Educators:
. Earn academic credit with a service learning designation–up to 5 credit hours–for classroom and volunteer work!
. Secure an excellent source for letters of recommendation
. Enhance resumes by demonstrating an attitude of community service
. Have fun interacting with like-minded people in a small group setting
. Help fellow Longhorns be safer & smarter when it comes to health choices

For more information and to apply, visit: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/R26NXLR

Apply online now!  Applicants will be interviewed on a rolling basis until all available slots are filled!

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The Department of African & African Diaspora Studies cordially invites you to UT Blackademics this Thursday (4/26/2012). This event will highlight the work of UT Black Studies researchers. Brief talks will be recorded in preparation for broadcast on KLRU public television and for distribution via social media. To attend, please RSVP at http://bit.ly/HxySSO

Date: Thursday, April 26th
Time: 7 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm)
Location: KLRU Studio 6A (map)

You can watch our promotional video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66k6SWErL…

Visit our Facebook event page at http://www.facebook.com/events/388039351…

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