Asian Studies Undergraduate News

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation from the Department of Asian Studies at The University of Texas at Austin!  In recognition of your achievement, we invite you and any family members attending commencement to a reception at the Department of Asian Studies.

Date: Thursday, May 17th

Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Where: Meyerson Conference Room, W.C. Hogg 4.118

R.S.V.P. with the number of attendees by Monday May 7, to Joni Carpenter, Senior Academic Advisor for Asian Studies, at joni.carpenter@austin.utexas.edu or (512)475-6027.

Light food and refreshments will be served. 

We hope this will be a special time to introduce your family to the professors you have studied with during your college education.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Liberal Arts Career Services – helping liberal arts students go “Beyond the Tower!”

To apply for these opportunities or learn more about these events, check out your BTT Gateway account.

Don’t have an account? Register with LACS to access opportunities and to learn about our events, services and resources.

EMPLOYER SPOTLIGHT

The Sierra Club, Lone Star Chapter: Located in Austin, the Lone Star Chapter’s State Conservation Office serves Sierrans as their grassroots communications center. We also provide Sierrans with a full time professional activist staff employed to represent Sierrans as we fight at the state level to protect and conserve Texas’ diverse and valuable natural heritage.

Sierra Club Opportunities: The Sierra Club is currently hiring for Summer 2012 Interns! See more information in your BTT Gateway account via Job ID 6038. The deadline to apply is this Friday, April 27, by 4 pm.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

* Internship Course Credit  Are you participating in an internship this summer or next fall? Make the most of the experience, and earn academic credit!  Read More…

* The Liberal Arts Entrepreneur Course  Thinking about starting a business? If so, consider applying to LA 325: The Liberal Arts Entrepreneur. This course is designed to help you build your business idea into a business plan.  Read More…

APPLICATION DEADLINES for the week of April 29th: 

Search these Job or Schedule IDs in BTT Gateway for details and to apply.

The following are just a sample of the many jobs and internships you will find in BTT Gateway!

4/30 – Brooksource, Sales Executive & Corporate Recruiter: Job IDs 5765 & 5766

4/30 – A*Med Healthcare, Community Relations Coordinator: Job ID 6032

4/30 – LeighFisher, Entry Level Federal Practice Consultant: Job ID 5965

4/30 – Office of the Attorney General – Texas (Child Support Division), Case Initiation Intern: Job ID 6063

4/30 – City Year San Antonio, Corps Member: Job ID 5425

5/1 – National Park Service – Rocky Mountain, Fall Internship Rocky Mountain Park: Job ID 5695

5/1 – Yoga Journal, Web Intern: Job ID 5512

5/1 – Medical Institute for Sexual Health, Internships: Job ID 5503

5/1 – Direct Action Research and Training Center (DART), Community Organizer for Social Change: Job ID 5381

5/2 – Congressional Campaign for Justin Hewlett, Canvasser: Job ID 6062

5/3 – Vertive, Public Relations Intern: Job ID 6064

5/4 – UT School of Law – Immigration Clinic, Undergraduate Intern: Job ID 6051

5/4 – Children of Nations, Development Intern: Job ID 6050

5/4 – US Dept of Homeland Security, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center College Intern Program: Job ID 5381

LACS RESUME POLICY

The first resume you upload to BTT Gateway will be reviewed by a member of LACS for grammar, format, marketing and relevance to help you highlight your experience in a professional format. Please allow up to two business days for the review process, during which you will not be able to submit the resume for jobs or internships in BTT Gateway. If your resume is not approved, we will provide feedback to help you craft a stronger resume. Once your first resume is approved, all subsequent resume uploads will be automatically approved and you will have immediate access to the resume for BTT Gateway applications. Due to the review process, we recommend you upload your resume well in advance of any upcoming deadlines.

Review the LACS Resume Guidelines to learn the criteria for resume approval.

Liberal Arts Career Services – helping liberal arts students go “Beyond the Tower!”

To apply for these opportunities or learn more about these events, check out your BTT Gateway account.

Don’t have an account? Register with LACS to access opportunities and to learn about our events, services and resources. 

EMPLOYER SPOTLIGHT

Bazaarvoice: Bazaarvoice is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company that enables consumers to engage with retailers and manufacturers by posting reviews, asking / answering questions, and sharing their stories. Our software is integrated into 1000+ of the biggest brand sites on the web, including Macys.com, Travelocity, BestBuy.com and Infinity. Bazaarvoice is an open, creative and collaborative culture, where passion and excellence rule. We were awarded one of the Best Places to Work in Austin (2010, 2011).

Bazaarvoice Opportunities: Bazaarvoice is currently searching for a User Experience Research Intern. View the job posting in your BTT Gateway account, Job ID 6001. Applications are due TOMORROW – Friday, April 20, 2012.

APPLICATION DEADLINES for the week of April 22nd: 

Search these Job or Schedule IDs in BTT Gateway for details and to apply.

The following are just a sample of the many jobs and internships you will find in BTT Gateway!

4/23 – Austin Clubhouse, Lisa Yoch Fellowship in Mental Health Service Leadership: Job ID 6036

4/23 – Provident Funding, Credit Analyst: Job ID 5856

4/23 – Little Green Beans, Retail Internship in Merchandising, Sales & Communications: Job ID 6046

4/25 – Software Advice, SEO & Content Marketing Internship: Job ID 6030

4/25 – Blueprint Schools Network, Apollo 20 Fellowship: Job ID 6026

4/27 – Lawyer’s Aid Service, Paralegal Clerk Trainee: Job ID 6022

4/27 – Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter, Summer Internship: Job ID 6038

4/27 – Software Advice, Inside Sales: Job ID 6031

4/27 – Russell Consulting Group, Social Media Professional: Job ID 6027

4/27 – NBC News, Tim Russert Fellowship: Job ID 6043

4/27 – Citizen Schools, Nation Teaching Fellowship: Job ID 5957

4/28 – Spectrum Association Management, Community Manager: Job ID 6023 

EVENTS for the week of April 22nd: 

Details available under “Career Events” in BTT Gateway.

4/23 – Revenade, Info Session: PAR 204, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. (Associate Business Developer Position)

4/23 – Peace Corps, Info Session: FAC 18 (LACS), 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

4/25 – Northwestern Mutual, Info Session: CAL 200, 5 – 6:00 p.m. (Financial Representatives & Interns)

4/26 – GlobalNet, Global Networking Event with Employers for Students Interested in International Careers: RSC 2.104, 6-8 p.m., RSVP Required

4/28 – Harvard Kennedy School, Information Session: FAC 18 (LACS), 12 – 1:30 p.m.

4/29 – InternInAustin Summer Internship Fair: Registration Deadline

LACS RESUME POLICY

The first resume you upload to BTT Gateway will be reviewed by a member of LACS for grammar, format, marketing and relevance to help you highlight your experience in a professional format. Please allow up to two business days for the review process, during which you will not be able to submit the resume for jobs or internships in BTT Gateway. If your resume is not approved, we will provide feedback to help you craft a stronger resume. Once your first resume is approved, all subsequent resume uploads will be automatically approved and you will have immediate access to the resume for BTT Gateway applications. Due to the review process, we recommend you upload your resume well in advance of any upcoming deadlines.

Review the LACS Resume Guidelines to learn the criteria for resume approval.

Thanks,

Liberal Arts Career Services | The University of Texas at Austin

FAC 18 | ph 512.471.7900 | fx 512.471.7903

recruit@austin.utexas.edu | http://www.utexas.edu/cola/orgs/lacs

Hot off the press!

Our Hindi (HUF) students Florence Kerns and Ishita Paul both won the 1st prize at the national inter-collegiate debate hosted by Yale University!

Florence won the 1st prize in the “non-native non-heritage speakers” category and Ishita won the 1st prize in the “non-native heritage speakers”

This is big news. Students from Yale, Princeton, Harvard, Columbia, UPenn, NYU, Weslyan, UCLA and UTexas participated in the debate and the competition received both pre and post coverage by major Indian news channels. The following is from today’s Hindustan Times post-competition coverage: http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/There-s-no-debate-all-the-world-s-a-stage-for-Hindi/Article1-839181.aspx

Big congrats to Florence and Ishita and the Hindu-Urdu Flagship Program!

Disaster and Normality Since March 11, 2011

Theodore C. Bestor, Professor and Chair, Department of Anthropology, Harvard University

Fri, April 13, 2012 • 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM • Avaya Auditorium, ACE 2.302

Theodore C. Bestor will give a talk about the Japanese earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan in March of last year.

ABOUT PROFESSOR BESTOR

Professor Theodore Bestor is as a specialist on contemporary Japanese society and culture, focusing much of his research on Tokyo. He has written widely on urban culture and history, markets and economic organization, food culture, the fishing industry, and popular culture. He is also the president of the Association for Asian Studies.

Please see this link for more details and more about Professor Bestor:

http://www.utexas.edu/cola/centers/eastasia/events/22536

Attend from 2-3 PM to learn about the Fulbright scholarship program for study/research projects abroad which take place after receiving your bachelor’s degree (applications are made one year in advance).

As Board Chair, appointed to the Board directly by President Obama, Tom plays a key role in shaping Fulbright policy and representing the program to the world.  He is a dynamic personality and has personal global connections, including with Presidents Obama and Clinton, with world leaders and with Fulbright Commissions across the globe.  Furthermore, he is a very good at helping others to make good connections.

Date: Tuesday, April 17, 2:00 – 4:00 PM

Location: International Office, Multi-Purpose Room

University Towers, 715 West 23^rd Street (entrance is shared with Abel’s Copies)

Agenda

2-3 PM: Interested students, Fulbright alumni, interested faculty scholars and non-U.S. Fulbright scholarship students discuss what the program has to offer and the sharing of experiences with the program.

For more information:

http://us.fulbrightonline.org/overview_program.html?page=us/overview_program

3-4 PM: Senior scholars (faculty) discuss ideas for recruitment of high quality scholars to participate in Fulbright opportunities abroad at the research or teaching level.

For more information:

http://www.cies.org/

For more information about Tom Healy:

http://exchanges.state.gov/academicexchanges/fulbright/ffsb/fulbright-foreign-scholarship-board-members/tom-healy.html

Liberal Arts Students – - 

Attend the Spring 2012 Career & Internship Fair to connect with recruiters from the corporate, nonprofit and public sectors who are seeking you to fill their full-time and internship opportunities!

SPRING 2012 CAREER & INTERNSHIP FAIR

Date: Thursday, April 12, 2012

Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Location: DKR Texas Memorial Stadium – North End Zone

Attire: Business Professional to Business Casual

Co-Hosted By: Liberal Arts Career Services & Liberal Arts Council

Employers: Attending employers include Microsoft México, Texas Monthly, U.S. State Department, Monkee-Boy Web Design, Texas Film Commission, J.P. Morgan Chase, LIVESTRONG, Morningstar, Peace Corps, and more! Search the full list of Attending Employers.

TOP 3 WAYS TO PREP FOR THE FAIR 

According to recruiters, the top three things you should do to stand out at a career fair are:

• Have a well-crafted resume. Attend LACS walk-in advising to get help taking your resume from good to great!If you can’t make it to LACS for help, explore our online resume resources.
• Review the list of attending employers and know why you’re interested in that company/organization, and more specifically, the jobs/internships they are offering. Review the participating employers and the opportunities they are recruiting for at our Career Fair site. Tip: Have an elevator speech ready to go so that you can summarize your interests in 30 seconds or less.
• Dress for success! Dress business professional, or at a minimum, business casual. Get help with your attire at our Dress for Success page.

Get more tips at our Making the Most of the Career Fair page.

WALK-IN ADVISING

Tomorrow (Wed, 4/11) is your last day to get walk-in help prior to the career fair. Walk-in advising has been extended this week to 11am – 3:30pm in FAC 18 for last-minute career fair prep. Our career coaches can help with your resume, career fair strategies, elevator speech, and much more!

Liberal Arts Career Services – helping liberal arts students go “Beyond the Tower!”

To apply for these opportunities or learn more about these events, check out your BTT Gateway account.

Don’t have an account? Register with LACS to access opportunities and to learn about our events, services and resources.

EMPLOYER SPOTLIGHT

Microsoft México: You have unique experiences, skills and passions—and we believe you can bring them all to Microsoft for a rich, rewarding career and lifestyle that will surprise you with its breadth and potential. Just imagine the excitement and satisfaction of what you can do, where you can go, and the difference you can make with the resources of Microsoft behind you. Microsoft Mexico is the third greatest place to work in the country!

Microsoft Mexico Opportunities: Visit Microsoft Mexico at the Career and Internship Fair on April 12th. Stop by to meet the team and drop off your resume.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

* Spring 2012 Career & Internship Fair: NEXT WEEK!    Don’t miss this opportunity to meet employers from the corporate, nonprofit and public sectors offering internship and full-time opportunities. THU, April 12  •  11am-3pm  •  DKR Stadium North End Zone • Read More…

* Career Fair Prep Workshop  Learn from a career fair recruiter how to prepare for a successful visit to the career fair: MON, April 9  •  12-1pm  •  FAC 18  •  Read More…   

APPLICATION DEADLINES for the week of April 7th: 

Search these Job or Schedule IDs in BTT Gateway for details and to apply.

The following are just a sample of the many jobs and internships you will find in BTT Gateway!

4/7 – University Directories, Sales & Marketing Internship: Job ID 5797

4/7 – Discovery Green Conservancy, Reporting Process Intern: Job ID 5938

4/8 – Insight Global, Recruiter/Account Manager: Job ID5981

4/9 – Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Management Trainee & Summer Internship: Job Ids 5745 & 5746

EVENTS for the week of April 7th: 

Details available under “Career Events” in BTT Gateway.

4/9 – Making the Most of the Career & Internship Fair Prep Workshop, Learn career fair strategies for success directly from a recruiter: MON, April 9 • 12-1pm • FAC 18

4/11 – Latinas Learning to Lead Program, Registration Deadline: Details in your BTT Gateway Career Events

4/11 – MPA Council, Speaker Paul Foster:  From 6-7 p.m. in SAC Ballroom.

4/12 – Careers in the Creative Arts Info Session: From 5-6:30pm in JES A115

4/12 – Spring 2012 Career & Internship Fair: THU, April 12 • 11am-3pm • DKR Stadium • Read More…

4/12 – Blueprint Schools Network, Info Session: From 5-6pm in CAL 21

4/12 – Americorps 4-H CAPITAL, Info Session: 7-8pm in CAL 200

LACS RESUME POLICY

The first resume you upload to BTT Gateway will be reviewed by a member of LACS for grammar, format, marketing and relevance to help you highlight your experience in a professional format. Please allow up to two business days for the review process, during which you will not be able to submit the resume for jobs or internships in BTT Gateway. If your resume is not approved, we will provide feedback to help you craft a stronger resume. Once your first resume is approved, all subsequent resume uploads will be automatically approved and you will have immediate access to the resume for BTT Gateway applications. Due to the review process, we recommend you upload your resume well in advance of any upcoming deadlines.

Review the LACS Resume Guidelines to learn the criteria for resume approval.

Take a break at Stressfest 2012!

CMHC is hosting Stressfest on Wednesday, April 11 from 11am-1:30pm on the FAC Porch.

There will be free chair massages, live music, a relaxation deck, therapy dogs, tropical slushies, fitness class  demonstrations, acupuncture, and much more! For more information, please visit http://cmhc.utexas.edu/event_stressfest.html