Events

Tuesday Feb. 16, 2021
Logo of the UT Austin UXPA User Experience Professionals Association
6 to 7 p.m.
Zoom link sent to those who RSVP (in details)

UXPA UT is running a UX Storytelling event on Tuesday, February 16th, at 6 pm. This event is aimed at empowering UXers to tell more compelling stories for their projects, communicating their process effectively while keeping the audience engaged! Event Details

Tuesday Feb. 16, 2021
Careers in white text on orange background
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Zoom link will be distributed to iSchool students

Do you get nervous heading into an interview? If so, you are not alone! Most of us get nervous before interviewing but like anything, the more prepared you are, the more confident you will feel. Join us to learn how to prepare in advance, polish your story, respond to potential interview questions, answer difficult questions, devise questions to ask, and ensure you do all that you can to make a positive first impression and communicate why you're the best person for the job. Event Details

Friday Feb. 12, 2021
Careers in white text on orange background
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Event will be held on Handshake

There are many key elements to creating a strong portfolio and making your portfolio stand out. Join us to learn how to build a professional online portfolio! Hosted by Blackbaud this workshop is a must for UX-focused students but also open to all! Event Details

Thursday Feb. 11, 2021
An information ball above hands
1 to 2 p.m.
Zoom link provided in the details

Join the iSchool Undergraduate Student Services staff as they discuss internal transfer procedures and share more about the new Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts major in Informatics. Event Details

Wednesday Feb. 10, 2021
Careers in white text on orange background
7:30 a.m.
Event will be held on Handshake

Come learn about Nokia's summer offerings from Caroline Rock, one of the company's interaction designers! Check out open listings at Nokia's website. Event Details

Tuesday Feb. 9, 2021
University of Texas iSchool logo with crest on an orange background
1:15 to 2:30 p.m.
Zoom link included in details

Since 2019 the Linked Conservation Data Consortium has investigated whether Linked Data may provide a way in which conservation documentation can be disseminated, shared and re-used. This talk will describe our work in the areas of modeling, terminology, policy and education so far. (Click for more details) Event Details

Tuesday Feb. 9, 2021
Careers in white text on orange background
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Event held on Handshake

Did you know that 94% of recruiters use LinkedIn to seek candidates? There are several key elements to creating a strong LinkedIn profile and making your profile stand out to recruiters and hiring managers. Join us to learn how to build a professional online presence and also how to leverage LinkedIn for networking and career opportunities! Event Details

Tuesday Feb. 9, 2021
Careers in white text on orange background
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Event held on Handshake

Did you know that 94% of recruiters use LinkedIn to seek candidates? There are many key elements to creating a strong LinkedIn profile and making your profile stand out. Join us to learn how to build a professional online presence and how to leverage LinkedIn for networking and career opportunities! Event Details

Friday Feb. 5, 2021
University of Texas iSchool logo with crest on an orange background
1:30 to 2:45 p.m.
Zoom link will be provided via email (iSchool listservs)

The talk will focus on a new project on the decolonization of digital cultures and information. This involves an examination of digital technologies, information and everyday life in Mexico. Based on an ethnographic pilot study focused on the lived experiences of different people using WhatsApp in Mexico, I discuss the app in terms of its role as a critical infrastructure for an attention economy and affective information. (Click for more information) Event Details

Thursday Feb. 4, 2021
An information ball above hands
1 to 2 p.m.
Zoom link provided in the details

Join the iSchool Undergraduate Student Services staff as they discuss internal transfer procedures and share more about the new Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts major in Informatics. Event Details