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25

Aug

Fall 2011 Recruitment Events

With school back in session, our Fall 2011 recruitment events are just around the corner! Below you can find the updated schedule with times and locations:

Fall 2011 Recruitment Schedule

Wednesday, Aug. 31 (5:30 PM, CBA 4.324) & Tuesday, Sept. 6 (5:30 PM, UTC 3.110) - Info Sessions
These information sessions are optional and a way for you to learn more about Orange Jackets and the application process.

Thursday, Sept. 8 (6:30-8:30 PM, Lone Star Room in the Union) - Meet ‘n’ Greet
This is also an optional event for you to get to know our members!

Sunday, Sept. 11 (2-4 PM, Starbucks on 24th) & Monday, Sept. 12 (7-9 PM, Starbucks on 24th) - Starbucks Chats
These chats are also optional and a way for you to ask any last-minute application questions and get to know some more OJ actives.

Tuesday, Sept. 13 (5 PM, SSB 4th Floor) - Applications Due

While we would love to see all prospective candidates at our events, these events are considered VOLUNTARY and your attendance will not be factored into the selection process.

In addition, please click on the link below to fill out a brief recruitment survey - this will allow us to determine an approximate number of people to expect for each event: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dHpXd3BhVXZTOEF2VEg0ZWVyd0Z1aHc6MQ#gid=0

Can’t wait to meet each and every one of you amazing women!

Hook ‘em,

Angie Deng
VP of Membership

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25

May

Fall 2011 Recruitment Schedule

For those interested in becoming a member of Orange Jackets, we have determined the Fall 2011 recruitment schedule! 

We are looking for the most driven and talented women across the university- our selection process will be based upon the three tenets of Orange Jackets: scholarship, leadership, and service. We are all so excited to kick off the recruitment process and to get to know y’all!

Fall 2011 Recruitment Schedule

  • Monday, August 1 - Applications released!
  • Wednesday, August 30 & Tuesday, September 6 - Information sessions
    These information sessions are optional and a way for you to learn more about Orange Jackets and the application process.
  • Thursday, September 8 - Meet ‘n’ Greet with Orange Jacket actives
    This is also an optional event for you to get to know our members!
  • Sunday, September 11 & Monday, September 12 - Starbucks Chats 
    These chats are optional and a way for you to ask any last-minute application questions and get to know some more OJ actives.
  • Tuesday, September 13 - Applications due by 5 PM

To become an Orange Jacket, you must fulfill three basic criteria:

  1. Completed 24 hours in residence at UT
  2. At least 3 long semesters remaining in residence
  3. Have a GPA at least 3.0 or higher

Please keep in mind that Orange Jacket tappees (what we call our new members) must attend weekly meetings on Wednesdays from 5-6:30 PM. In addition, each tappee must commit to completing a year-long service initiative with the rest of the class and meet other requirements decided upon at the beginning of each academic year. 

For more information, please feel free to peruse our website. If you have any other questions, please contact the Vice-President of Membership, Angie Deng, via e-mail (Angela.Deng@bba08.mccombs.utexas.edu). 

We look forward to meeting you all!

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07

Apr

Introducing 2011-2012 Executive Board

Elections took place last night, and we were so happy to see so many members running for positions! After a night of speeches, questions, and voting, we are excited to introduce the 2011-2012 Orange Jackets Executive Board:

President: Erica Brody

Vice-Presidents of Scholarship and Service: Mariana Fanous & Kayla Riggs

Vice-President of Special Events: Cathy Sze

Vice-President of Membership: Angie Deng

Administrative Director: Maggie Gunn

Treasurer: Sia Mahajan

Tap Trainers: Hayden Lawson & Andrea LeBlanc

Congratulations, ladies! Looking forward to another great year!

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Congratulations to Alyssa Manse for being selected as the recipient of the 2011 Margaret C. Berry Scholarship! We had many phenomenal women apply and interview, so being selected as the sole recipient of this award is truly an honor. We cannot wait for Alyssa to join us in the fall as an Orange Jacket — we look forward to the great ideas and enthusiasm Alyssa is sure to bring to the organization!

Congratulations to Alyssa Manse for being selected as the recipient of the 2011 Margaret C. Berry Scholarship! We had many phenomenal women apply and interview, so being selected as the sole recipient of this award is truly an honor. We cannot wait for Alyssa to join us in the fall as an Orange Jacket — we look forward to the great ideas and enthusiasm Alyssa is sure to bring to the organization!

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13

Mar

MCB 2011 Application

Due to technical difficulties with the ojackets website, you can find the application temporarily here. 

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Margaret C. Berry Scholarship Application NOW OPEN!

The Margaret C. Berry Scholarship is awarded annually to one outstanding sophomore woman who has demonstrated a commitment to scholarship, leadership, and service during her two years at The University of Texas at Austin. The winner of this prestigious award receives honorary Orange Jackets and Mortar Board membership, and an $800 scholarship from The Texas Exes. Application deadline is March 30.

For more information about the Margaret C. Berry Scholarship and Orange Jackets, please visit http://www.ojackets.com.

 
Scholarship information sessions:
March 22 at 8pm in UTC 3.104
March 28 and March 29 from 8-10pm at the Starbucks on 24th Street

These information sessions are optional and simply a chance for you to learn more about Orange Jackets, the application process, and meet current Orange Jackets.

For any additional questions, please contact Orange Jackets VP of Membership, Meridith McGraw at meridith.mcgraw@yahoo.com. 

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Alumnae Spotlight Margaret C. Berry, born and raised in Dawson, Texas, graduated high school as co-valedictorian in 1933. Though she  received a full scholarship to Baylor University from Pat Neff, former Texas governor and Baylor president, Berry turned the offer down to attend The University of Texas. After earning a history degree from UT in 1937, she began teaching at elementary schools in El Campo, Freeport, and Galveston, Texas. During the summers, Berry earned a Master’s from Columbia University in New York City. In 1947, Berry began her administrative career at Navarro Junior College as a dean and history instructor. She became Dean of Women at East Texas State in 1950. After 10 years, Berry left to get her doctorate in higher education at Columbia University. She moved to Austin in 1961 to write her dissertation on the student life and customs at The University of Texas and became Associate Dean of Women at UT in 1962. Berry, known as UT’s unofficial historian, wrote four books about UT’s history, traditions, leaders, and its buildings: UT Austin: Traditions and Nostalgia; The University of Texas: A Pictorial Account of its First Century; Brick by Golden Brick: A History of University of Texas Campus Buildings; UT History 101: Highlights in the History of the University of Texas. Berry retired in 1980, but from 1995 to 2002 she taught freshmen seminars on University of Texas history. Source: Dolph Briscoe Center for American History 

Alumnae Spotlight

Margaret C. Berry, born and raised in Dawson, Texas, graduated high school as co-valedictorian in 1933. Though she  received a full scholarship to Baylor University from Pat Neff, former Texas governor and Baylor president, Berry turned the offer down to attend The University of Texas. After earning a history degree from UT in 1937, she began teaching at elementary schools in El Campo, Freeport, and Galveston, Texas. During the summers, Berry earned a Master’s from Columbia University in New York City. In 1947, Berry began her administrative career at Navarro Junior College as a dean and history instructor. She became Dean of Women at East Texas State in 1950. After 10 years, Berry left to get her doctorate in higher education at Columbia University. She moved to Austin in 1961 to write her dissertation on the student life and customs at The University of Texas and became Associate Dean of Women at UT in 1962. Berry, known as UT’s unofficial historian, wrote four books about UT’s history, traditions, leaders, and its buildings: UT Austin: Traditions and Nostalgia; The University of Texas: A Pictorial Account of its First Century; Brick by Golden Brick: A History of University of Texas Campus Buildings; UT History 101: Highlights in the History of the University of Texas. Berry retired in 1980, but from 1995 to 2002 she taught freshmen seminars on University of Texas history.

Source: Dolph Briscoe Center for American History 

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Presenting Tappee Project 2011

Through collaboration and perseverance, the extraordinary women from the tap class of 2010 are proud to present their 2010-2011 Tappee Project: a campus audio guide. The University of Texas at Austin has a remarkable campus brimming with untold history, and thousands of students complete their college experience without realizing the rich history behind our buildings, statues, and traditions. The purpose of the audio tour guide is to enrich the university community as well as the Austin community at large by highlighting the historical significance of our campus, emphasizing the importance of learning from our past, and preserving the knowledge of our continuing legacy. We hope our project will amplify school pride and spirit for past, present, and future Longhorns alike. 

The proposed plan is to have downloadable .mp3 and .pdf files on the university website, Orange Jackets website, or iTunes. The tap class is currently working with Texas Ex Jim Nicar on his life project of Texas landmark awareness and helping with his research efforts, looking for funding opportunities, and narrowing down the list of campus landmarks to 15 historical sites.  

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11

Oct

Capture the 40 Acres Benefit Tournament

Orange Jackets is hosting its annual Capture the 40 Acres university-wide benefit tournament! The tournament will be held on Sunday, November 14, 2010 from 11 AM - 2 PM. All proceeds will go to The Settlement Home of Austin, a residential home for abused and neglected girls.

Each team consists of 6 players. The entry fee is $60 per team, which includes 1 hour of play time, free food and drink, free T-shirt, and prizes for tournament winners and superlative awards. Payments in cash or check will be accepted. Please make checks out to “Orange Jackets.”

To register, please click here. Registration deadline ends at 5 PM on Monday, November 8. Don’t miss your chance to sign up!

If you have any questions, please e-mail Emily Overfield (emily.overfield@gmail.com) or Marci Luedtke (marciluedtke@mail.utexas.edu).

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01

Oct

Introducing Our Newest Tappee Class!

We are so proud to introduce our Tappee Class of 2010-2011! This group of women is phenomenal, and we cannot wait to see what tap project they come up with. Congratulations to these fabulous 27 ladies!!!

Alyssa Davis

Alyx Stevens

Andrea LeBlanc

Brennan Parmelee

Carisa Nietsche

Cathy Sze

Courtney Kauffman

Derin Kiykioglu

Emily Van Duyn

Grace Kim

Hayden Lawson

Jasmine Bell

Kaitlin Brangan

Kayla Riggs

Kelsey Spector

Lauren Boneta

Maggie Gunn

Mariana Fanous

Mary McGeehan

Melanie Molina

Michelle Arbov

Sarah Classen

Sharanya Rajan

Shea Flynn

Shreeya Popat

Sia Mahajan

Zoya Waliany


Be on the lookout for more information soon about the accomplishments of these amazing ladies!

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