Do you have creative ideas? Do you want to impact the community and start a business? Apply to be on the Social Entrepreneurship Committee.

University of Texas students will have the opportunity to conduct market research, write a thorough business plan, pitch the idea to investors, and finally, implement the business idea. Please complete the application at www.utnourish.org  and e-mail it to venture@utnourish.org  by Thursday, April 14th. All majors are encouraged to apply. For any questions or concerns, please contact Arjita Shrimali at venture@utnourish.org  or (972)-510-4897.

Texas FIRST and Project 2012 applications are now OPEN for any student interested! Please read descriptions below for instructions/more information about how to apply for each group. Texas FIRST is looking for qualified current students to be a part of the Texas FIRST leadership team, and Project 2012 is looking for general members. Applications are available online. Please consider applying, or passing this along to anyone who may be interested.

Texas FIRST: Be a mentor to first-year students, while benefiting the Austin community

Texas FIRST (Freshman Integrating Respect Service & Teamwork) is a service-based organization aimed at providing first-year students with opportunities to grow as leaders and public servants. Texas FIRST has 12 leadership positions open for Fall 2011 through Spring 2012. As a leader in Texas FIRST, you will serve as guide to new students at UT, participating in service events, weekly meetings, socials, and a leadership retreat!

Attached is the application, as well as information on available leadership positions. Applications are available online: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dGx0Y0lOR1pVZzJyei1CMWtOU2FpVEE6MQ

Guide these dedicated new students through their first year at college, while developing long-lasting friendships and making a positive impact within the community!

Project 2012: Join the planning committee for UT’s Largest Day of Service

Project 2012 is now recruiting general committee members for 2011-2012! General members will serve on one of six sub-committees, each with a specific role in planning Project 2012, which will be held Saturday, February 25, 2012 in the Dove Springs neighborhood of Austin. We will be working with neighborhood residents, schools, and City of Austin agencies to complete outdoor improvement projects throughout the area. More information about the event can be found at utproject.org.

Attached is the application, as well as information on available positions within the committee. Applications are available online: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFk2bG1Zc2xZbVpmWTZ1R29PbXZhMEE6MQ

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2011, by 5pm, either online or to the VSLC front desk (SSB 4.400). If you have questions please contact texasfirst@gmail.com (for Texas FIRST) or to theproject.ut@gmail.com (for Project 2012).

The University of Texas Leadership and Ethics Institute (LEI) is looking for outstanding student leaders to join the 2011-2012 Student Leadership Team.  If you’re looking for a great experience and a way to make a mark on the UT campus, we invite you to apply for a position on the Student Leadership Team!

LEI is a leadership initiative of the Office of the Dean of Students that focuses on leadership development training for undergraduate and graduate students. We are currently looking for students just like you to join our team next year. 

Being a part of our Student Leadership Team is a great way to continue to develop as the student leader you may already be, help others grow in their own leadership path, and leave a lasting legacy on the 40 Acres.  Your experience in LEI will provide you with the tools to continue growing and serving your peers, it will give you hands on programming experience, as well as access to a strong network of student affairs professionals in the Office of the Dean of Students. 

Available positions for the 2011-2012 academic year are as follows:

·       Administrative Director
·       Communication Director
·       First-Year Initiatives Committee Co-Chair (2)
·       Campus and Community Outreach Committee Co-Chair (2)
·       Leadership Development and Training Committee Co-Chair (2)
·       Recognition and Awards Committee Co-Chair (2) 

The position descriptions are available online, along with detailed information about the online application process at http://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/glie/lei/leadership_team.php. 

For additional information and to talk with members of our current team, please join us for our next information session on Thursday, March 24 at 4:30 p.m. in SSG 3.406. 

The application process is entirely ONLINE.  Applications are due on April 1st at 5:00 p.m. 

If you have any questions about LEI and/or the Student Leadership Team application process,please don’t hesitate to contact us at UTLeadershipandEthicsInstitute@austin.utexas.edu. A member of our team would be happy to talk to you about LEI and the application process at any time.