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Student Government is active year-round, and there are always people working on projects and issues important to students. You can get most of these updates by signing up for the Student Government Newsletter. Click on the tab 'Newsletter Sign-up' on the right or email Communications Director Danielle Brown (daniellebrown@austin.utexas.edu) with your subscription request. Newsletters are sent weekly during the long sessions and every other week during the short (summer) sessions.

University of Texas System Student Regent Application Now Available

Each year, the Governor of Texas appoints one student from The University of Texas System to serve as a nonvoting member of The University of Texas System Board of Regents. The application is now available for the 2010-2011 term. For more information, please contact President Liam O'Rourke.

Student Regent Application Form
Governor Appointment Application
Minimum Time Requirements For Student Regent

"The Vagina Monologues" Application Now Available!

The UT Women’s Resource Agency will be producing the annual production of Eve Ensler’s “The Vagina Monologues” in February 2010. “The Vagina Monologues” is a play that creates awareness about women’s issues while also benefiting local and national organizations that help end violence against women and girls. We invite you to participate in this year’s production spotlighting the sexual violence perpetrated against the women of the Democratic Republic of Congo. We are currently looking for any and all members the UT community who are committed to being part of this movement.

The following positions are available:

Director: Responsible for creative decisions regarding the stage production of “The Vagina Monologues.” Duties will include: casting, weekly meetings, production research, rehearsal scheduling, cast management, retreat planning, and V-Week execution.

Assistant Director: Aid in the duties as outlined by the Director and Producers. The AD must be present at all rehearsals but weekly meetings are optional.

Cast Member: Must attend rehearsals, cast retreat, and V-Week events. Cast members are expected to memorize their lines and be well-prepared at each rehearsal. They must table and promote both the show and the V-Day movement.

"The Vagina Monologues" Application

Have questions? Email the Women’s Resource Agency at texaswra@gmail.com!