Monthly Archives: April 2012

MPA Peer Career Consultant Position Available for Summer/Fall 2012

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Dear MPA Students,

Are you interested in becoming an MPA Peer Career Consultant (PCC)? MPA Career Services is looking for a bright and motivated student to join the team! Here are 5 reasons why being a PCC is the best job on campus!

  1. PCCs get to assist peers in learning more about MPA career resources and services.
  2. PCCs develop communication and leadership skills that any employer will find impressive.
  3. As a PCC you learn so much about career-related resources, as well as how to create and conduct professional events and presentations. You not only get to help students, but you also learn more about your own career development, and how to effectively market your degree and establish your career.
  4. PCCs build great relationships with supervisors, employers, faculty, and staff, and work with other student workers in a fun atmosphere.
  5. MPA Career Services understands that you have a demanding schedule and school responsibilities. Supervisors work with student employees to create balanced work schedules. Plus, you won’t have to work on weekends or holidays!

Check out the full description here: PCC Job Description – Summer/Fall 2012

If you are interested in this paid student position, please e-mail your resume and a cover letter with Summer/Fall 2012 availability to PeerMPA@mccombs.utexas.edu with “PCC Position” in the subject line by May 6.

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Ting Qu

Paid Internship and Semester Away Opportunity in New York City

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NY Union Semester, a unique academic internship in New York City, is now accepting applications for the fall 2012 and spring 2013 semesters. This program is designed for students at your academic institution who are passionate about social justice. It combines academic scholarship and on-the-ground experience at organizations committed to progressive labor and social action.

 The program includes

  • A 32-hour/week internship at a labor union or a labor-affiliated organization in New York City
  • Labor studies courses at the Murphy Institute at the City University of New York (CUNY) worth 16 credits for undergraduates and 12 credits for graduate-level students
  • A certificate in Labor Studies from CUNY’s School of Professional Studies
  • In-state tuition and a $1,900 scholarship
  • A $210 weekly stipend and monthly unlimited-ride transit allowance plus
  • Networking opportunities and the chance to experience New York City’s rich cultural and political life.

The Murphy Institute for Worker Education and Labor Studies is a CUNY program established in the late 1990’s. Many of its graduates have gone on to become union or community organizers, researchers, labor lawyers or administrators at not-for-profit organizations. Most were referred to Union Semester by a contact at their home college or university.

NY Union Semester has a rolling admissions policy. Applicants who apply early are given priority consideration. Feel free to contact Naomi Fatt if you have any questions about the internship at 212-642-2075 or naomi.fatt@mail.cuny.edu.

 

Submitted by Paul Nabhan

Training Team: Line Numbering in Microsoft Word

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When you’re editing a document or having a document edited by someone else, it’s often useful to know the number of the line of text on the page. For example, if a co-worker says you have a typo in the third line of your doc, that’s easy to find. But if they say you have a typo on the twenty-third line of your document, you’re stuck counting down twenty-three lines with a pretty good chance (at least if you’re me) that you’ll miscount. That’s where line numbering in Word comes into play. Learn more…

Submitted by Madeline Chauvin

AmeriCorps Career Opportunity in Austin

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ACE:  A Community for Education
Teach young children to read and give back to the community in and around Austin, Texas, while gaining experience and benefits during your service year.  Our mission is to provide low-income schools with highly trained AmeriCorps tutors to ensure that children advance to grade level in reading before third grade. 

What’s in it for me?
You will be able to pursue alternative teaching certification, gain leadership skills and experience in education, and earn an education award of up to $5,550.  You will also be eligible for student loan forbearance while living in Austin and earning a modest monthly living allowance.

What’s involved?
You will tutor about 10 children one-on-one daily for 30 minutes as well as participate in a monthly Saturday service project.  You will teach and learn using a research-based curriculum and receive ongoing training and professional development.  Commitment is 1 year of service.  There is an option to tutor in Spanish.

Apply Now!
Accepting applications January through June, or until positions are filled.  Visit www.aceaustin.org to apply.

Submitted by Lindsey Braentner

“The Great Texas Exit”

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Spring graduates, Texas Exes will host “The Great Texas Exit” on Commencement weekend. This free event is an open-house at the Alumni Center for graduates and their families. They are known for our plentiful champagne and snacks!

Texas Exes Great Texas Exit: https://www.texasexes.org/get-involved/great-texas-exit.aspx

Friday, May 18, 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 19, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Etter-Harbin Alumni Center, 2110 San Jacinto (across from stadium)

Graduates are invited to bring their family and friends to the Great Texas Exit at the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center to celebrate their big day with a complimentary champagne toast and light snacks. With unique Longhorn decor and photo opportunities, the Great Texas Exit is the perfect place to toast your future and The University of Texas at Austin. Bevo, Smokey the Cannon and Hook ’em will visit the Alumni Center during the day, and custom diploma frames will be available for purchase.  You can also register to be a Life Member of Texas Exes and save $200.

Contact: Katie Lauck (lauck@alumni.utexas.edu)

Submitted by Madeline Chauvin

Lavendar Graduation Ceremony

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May, August, and December 2012 graduates are invited to participate in the Lavender Graduation ceremony, which honors the achievements of graduating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and ally students on campus.

Wednesday, May 16
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Student Activity Center Ballroom
Reception immediately following in the UT Alumni Center

RSVP: http://www.utexas.edu/diversity/ddce/gsc/forms/lavenderform.php

The published April 23 deadline to RSVP has passed but I called and checked- you can still RSVP if you do it soon. You will not receive a confirmation so if you want to make sure that the response went through you need to call the Gender and Sexuality Center at 232-1831 to confirm.

For more information: http://www.utexas.edu/diversity/ddce/gsc/lavendergrad.php

Submitted by Madeline Chauvin

UBS Financial Services Internship

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 Where: UBS Financial Services, Inc.

When:  September 2012

Hours: 2 – 3 days per week (4 hours per day)

Rate: Paid Internship

Requirements:  Junior or higher.  Finance or Accounting majors.  GPA >3.0, US Citizenship.

Work Scope:  Provide support for 3 Financial Advisors and Client Service

Associate in client reporting, marketing and other administrative efforts.  A student with interest in the Financial Services Industry would be preferred.  Looking for someone for a 1-2 yr commitment.  Must have excellent communication skills.

To be considered:  e-mail your resume to Dana Stevens at dana.stevens@ubs.com

Deadline:  May 11, 2012

Submitted by Alesi Gerthe

Ranges Journal of International Relations Keynote Speaker: Raymond Slocumb

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The Ranges Journal of International Relations and the MPA Council welcome PwC Partner, Raymond Slocumb. Mr. Raymond Slocumb will speak and answer questions concerning the challenges and successes of international business in our modern globalized context. A partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) – the world’s largest accounting firm, operating in over 150 countries – Mr. Slocumb is uniquely qualified to offer a distinctively private-market perspective on international relations and the role of the business sector in our highly integrated and politicized world.

Mr. Slocumb is scheduled to begin speaking at 7 p.m. followed by a Q&A session with the audience. Afterward, there will be a Meet & Greet reception time where students will have the opportunity to talk with Mr. Slocumb. During this time, Mr. Slocumb will also be discussing career and internship opportunities for those interested in learning more about PwC. For more information, e-mail MPAC@mccombs.utexas.edu.

What: Ranges Journal Keynote Speaker: Raymond Slocumb
Date: Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: UTC 2.112A

Submitted by Paul Nabhan

Volunteer with the MPA Council and Junior Achievement

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The MPA Council is volunteering with Junior Achievement on Friday, April 27, 2012. Adopt a classroom for a day and teach elementary school children about business concepts. Materials and curriculum are provided by Junior Achievement. Please e-mail MPAC@mccombs.utexas.edu by Wednesday, April 25 if you are interested. Also visit www.jacentex.org for more information. Thank you, and we look forward to hearing from you soon!

What: Junior Achievement Volunteering
Date: Friday, April 27, 2012
Time: Approximately 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Becker Elementary School
Training: Brief training on Wednesday if you can make it

 Submitted by Paul Nabhan