Commencement Security

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Due to increased security procedures, large bags, backpacks, and purses will no longer be permitted at any UT Commencement ceremony, and all other bags may be searched.

It is highly encouraged that graduates and their guests leave large bags in their vehicles, hidden in the trunks.  If guests bring large bags to the ceremonies they may be denied access to the venue.  They would then be late to the ceremony after making a trip to deposit them in the car and then coming back to the venue.

Graduates, please let all of your guests know about this policy.  If your guests do not read English please make a special point to tell them, as they will not be able to read the signs that will be posted around campus and the garages.

The new security procedures for the UT-wide ceremony can be found online.

Please note that these are merely safety precautions.  There have been no threats to campus so there is no cause for alarm.  The University is just exercising caution. 

For questions regarding safety at the UT-wide ceremony on Saturday May 18, please contact the Office of University Events at (512) 471-7753 or UniversityEvents@austin.utexas.edu.

Please contact the MPA Program Office at MPAEvents@mccombs.utexas.edu regarding safety at the MPA Commencement and reception on Friday May 18.

General safety procedures for the UT campus can be found on the UTPD website.  http://www.utexas.edu/police/

Submitted by Madeline Chauvin

 

UT Summer Audit Intern Position

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The UT System Administration internship program is designed to complement students’ education with a career-related work experience.  Working in teams, interns will be assigned a UT System department and conduct a financial controls audit.  Under supervision, interns will lead entrance and exit meetings with clients, perform interviews, test to ensure internal controls are working as intended and write a portion of the audit report.

Interns are also able to participate in the Excellence for Interns program, which provides informal sessions with high-level leaders from a broad array of backgrounds. These sessions include presentations about UT System’s operations, discussion of career opportunities, and Q&A segments.

Interns should be a current college student with business related courses or major.  The program starts in mid-June and ends in early August.

While unpaid, these internships are still a great way to obtain solid audit work experience and gain an understanding of higher education and public service careers. We are very flexible with student schedules and work to ensure the internship provides an in depth opportunity to understand a career as an internal auditor.

If you are interested in applying for the position, please send your resume to Paige Buechley at pbuechley@utsystem.edu

Posted by Alesi Gerthe

Commencement Celebrations

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Graduating MPAs, please note that there are Commencement celebrations coming up, not just the MPA-specific ceremony.

The Great Texas Exit

The Texas Exes will host their annual “Great Texas Exit” on Commencement weekend.

The Great Texas Exit is a FREE open house for graduates and their families  There will be a complimentary champagne toast and snacks will be provided.

With unique Longhorn decor, special appearances (by Bevo, Hook’em, and Smokey the Cannon), a fantastic central campus location, and food and drink, the Great Texas Exit is the perfect place to celebrate your journey and raise a glass to the future!

Where: Etter-Harbin Alumni Center, 2110 San Jacinto Blvd (across from the football stadium)
When: Friday, May 17, 2013, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00  p.m.
Saturday, May 18, 2013, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
More details: https://www.texasexes.org/get-involved/great-texas-exit.aspx

For questions, please contact Katie Lauck at lauck@alumni.utexas.edu.

Submitted by Madeline Chauvin

Lavender Graduation Ceremony

Lavender Graduation is a special ceremony that honors the achievements of graduating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and ally students on campus.

When: Wednesday, May 15 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Where: Student Activity Center Ballroom. Reception to follow immediately afterwards in the UT Alumni Center.

The participation RSVP deadline was May 1.  Although the deadline has passed, you can still check with UT’s Gender and Sexuality Center to see if you can be added. The deadline to RSVP as a guest is May 10. For information about RSVPing please go to the Lavender Graduation Facebook event page.

UT Libraries Graduation Celebration

The University of Texas Libraries invites the University of Texas Class of 2013 graduates, their families and friends to stop by the Perry-Castañeda Library on May 17 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. for cake and punch as your accomplishments are celebrated.  The celebration is a come and go event, which will be held in the UFCU Student Commons on the entry level to PCL.

PCL will have plenty of air conditioned space for the graduates and families to enjoy while having their refreshments in addition receiving materials and information for alumni.  There will also be a special photo booth.

For more information, please contact Gregory S. Perrin, Chief Development Officer,  at perring@austin.utexas.edu or 512-495-4349.

UT-wide Ceremony

The UT-wide Commencement ceremony will be on Saturday May 18, beginning at 8:00 p.m., with a concert beforehand.  As a reminder, graduating students do need tickets.
For questions regarding the MPA Commencement ceremony on Friday May 17, please contact mpaevents@mccombs.utexas.edu.

Submitted by Madeline Chauvin

Graduates: Mailboxes and Nameplate Holders

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MPA Grads, please remember to clear out your mailboxes before you leave UT.  We need to reassign them to the incoming MPA students.  If you do not clear out your mailboxes by Wednesday May 22 we will assume that you do not want the contents and they will be shredded.

If you are not going to use your nameplate anymore you may donate your holder to the MPA Program Office for future use with the incoming students.

Submitted by Madeline Chauvin

University-wide Commencement Ceremony

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The University-wide Commencement Ceremony of The University of Texas at Austin is held each spring to mark the completion of another academic year and to celebrate the cumulative accomplishment of the distinguished community of graduates of The University of Texas at Austin.

Graduating MPA students are invited to participate in the University-wide Commencement Ceremony on Saturday evening, May 18.

Sanya Richards-Ross, four-time Olympic gold medalist and UT alumna, will serve as the Commencement Speaker for the graduating class of 2013.

Degree candidates participating in the evening Commencement on May 18 are required to present a ticket when lining up for the Grand Procession. Tickets will be available beginning Monday, May 6, at the Texas Performing Arts Box Office and the Frank Erwin Center Box Office. Tickets are for degree candidates only and are free of charge. No tickets are required for guests. Seating for guests is on a first come, first served basis. Tickets are not available by phone. They must be picked up in person by presenting a UT ID.

Procession tickets may be picked up at the following locations beginning Monday, May 6:

Texas Performing Arts Box Office
(23rd Street and Robert Dedman Drive)
Open 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Special hours Friday, May 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Frank Erwin Center Red River Box Office
(1701 Red River Street)
Open 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Special hours Saturday, May 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

For information on the University-wide Commencement Ceremony, please visit: http://events.utexas.edu/commencement/spring2013

Posted by Alesi Gerthe

Services for the Disabled/Elderly at MPA Commencement

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The disabled/elderly may wish to stay at the MPA reception in McCombs prior to the ceremony so they can stay out of the heat. At 2:30 p.m. the doors to the gym will open and they can enter through the regular doors (where students normally check in) and sit on the chairs provided to take their turn to use the elevator. They will not have to climb the outdoor stairs like the other guests.

We have information regarding disability services on our website. There is no handicapped parking (cars will need to be parked in a garage) but there will be a drop-off zone in front of the gym.

You may be interested in renting a wheelchair for the day if that works best for your family.

Please note that Friday May 3 is the last day to request a sign-language interpreter for the MPA ceremony.  If you are interested in having one at the ceremony, please e-mail MPAEvents@mccombs.utexas.edu or call the MPA Program Office at 512-471-6559 by May 3 so that arrangements can be made.

Submitted by Madeline Chauvin

DEADLINE: Summer Internship Applications

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Are you planning to do an internship this summer?  Please note that the deadline to apply to do an internship is Friday May 3.   If an internship application is submitted after the deadline to request approval the student will be given an additional written assignment to complete before being approved. You must be approved to do your internship before starting it.

You can find the internship requirements and deadlines, employer forms, syllabus, and link to the application online.  You can also check online at any time to see if your internship has been approved, and to see which documents have been received by the MPA Program Office.

For questions, please contact the MPA Internship Coordinator at mpaaccountinginternships@mccombs.utexas.edu.

Submitted by Madeline Chauvin

Commencement Regalia Reminder

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Graduating MPAs, this is a reminder that the deadline to purchase regalia is Friday May 3. Information regarding regalia can be found on the Commencement page of our website.

The Masters Regalia Package (Cap, Gown, Tassel, Hood) costs $64.99 plus tax. MPA students earning both their BBA and MPA degrees concurrently only need to buy this one outfit, which they can wear to the BBA ceremony.

Regalia is mandatory when participating in any UT Commencement ceremony.

For questions regarding regalia, please contact the Graduation Department at the UT Co-op.

Submitted by Madeline Chauvin