December 2021
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Research Study on Trauma, Mental Health, and College Experiences among Students Formerly in Foster Care 

"A colleague of mine is conducting a study to understand the trauma, mental health, and suicidal ideation among young people enrolled in postsecondary education who have a history of foster care. They are compensating participants with a $20 Amazon gift card."
-Paige
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The HHH team is very curious to see what you liked and what we can improve for the program. We want to hear your thoughts and opinions so we can make changes to accommodate your needs and wants! Thank you!
!!Coming up in 2022!!
RISE Summit is a free conference for all first-year students, designed to strengthen your leadership skills and develop strategies to succeed throughout your college career! This year, RISE Summit is going hybrid—featuring a virtual program on Thursday, January 13 from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., and an in-person component on Friday, January 21 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The Research Mentorship and Apprenticeship Program (Research-MAP) will provide a cohort of 10–15 students with professional development and research presentation experience, funding to support their activity as research assistants, and assistance connecting with a faculty mentor if they do not already have one.

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We invite you to take part in the MEC's in Spring 2022! This will explore the histories, modalities, and praxis of social justice activism and advocacy within the various contexts that student leaders interact with during and following their time on campus.

Deadline: January 14, 2022

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The Archer Center provides undergraduate students from across The University of Texas System a unique opportunity to live, learn, and intern in the nation's capital for a fall or spring semester. 

The application deadline for the fall 2022 and spring 2023 semesters is Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at 11:59 PM CST. 
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The Student Emergency Fund exists to support the financial wellness and personal wellbeing of our students. The fund aims to provide financial support when a verified emergency has impacted a student\'s health, safety, or wellbeing.

Types of verified emergencies that can be used to apply for the Student Emergency Fund:

  • Medical treatments such as hospitalization,
  • Utilities through the City of Austin,
  • Medication/prescription expenses,
  • Replacement of belongings lost in fire or natural disaster,
  • Safety-related needs (e.g. lock change, emergency shelter, etc.),
  • Food insecurity.
This newsletter is part of Horns Helping Horns within New Student Services, a department of The University of Texas at Austin.