Longhorn Legislative Aides

11/18/2019

Last week LLAs had the amazing opportunity to co-host Tejas coffee featuring State Representative James Talerico. Special thanks to the Tejas Club for asking us to be a part of their long history of inviting great and inspiring leaders like State Representative James Talerico to campus!

11/10/2019

This week we are excited to co-host Tejas Coffee on Thursday! Please join us for refreshments around 7:45PM as we welcome State Representative James Talerico.

“Born in Williamson County, Talarico attended Round Rock ISD schools and graduated from McNeil High School. James Talarico, a Texas Ex, majored in government and was heavily involved in extracurriculars while at UT, serving as the University Democrats president and executive director of Student Government. While on the Forty Acres, Talarico started programs to get students civically engaged such as “Hook the Vote,” which registered students to vote during the 2008 and 2010 elections. After graduating from UT in 2011, Talarico joined Teach for America and moved to San Antonio to teach sixth-grade students on the city’s west side. James earned a master’s degree in education policy from Harvard University. After graduation, he became Central Texas Executive Director for Reasoning Mind, a nonprofit dedicated to equipping classrooms with innovative technology. At 30, James Talarico now serves District 52 in the Texas State House of Representatives as the youngest member of the Texas Legislature.”

All are welcome to attend. We hope to see y’all there!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/477458626205545/?ti=icl

One of the oldest student organizations at the University of Texas, the Tejas Club was founded in 1925 on the principles of friendship, leadership and scholarship.

09/12/2019

Thank you so much for an amazing last few months of recruitment. It has been a pleasure getting to know y’all. We are still in the process of reading applications and will contact you all as soon as possible!! 🧡

Last but not least, we are spotlighting Noor Shenaq, who currently serves on Student Government’s research and data team. Here’s what she has to say about LLA: “LLA is one of the best ways to transition from high school to college. I cannot imagine my freshman year not being part of LLA. Apply to LLA because it is a unique opportunity where you'll be surrounded by passionate people who are striving to make a difference and you'll be empowered to pursue what you love. “

09/11/2019

The application closes today at 6PM!! If you have questions, please reach out to us.

Tasnim Islam currently serves as the Representative for the College of Liberal Arts in the Assembly. She believes you should “Apply to LLA to feel uplifted and visible on campus.” Join this special community!

09/10/2019

The application closes in 2 days!! Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!!

McKenzie Castro has spent much of her time continuing the aspect mentorship she received through LLA by serving as a Camp Texas Counselor. Here’s what she has to say about her experience: “The people I met in LLA will remain my friends for life. I cannot put into words the value of the friendships I made within this organization and the difference each LLA and the co directors made on me in so many different ways”

09/09/2019

The application is due in 2 DAYS! Stay tuned for information regarding office hours so you can come chat with us regarding questions the application.

It’s Topher Time!! Topher Hotchkiss is currently serving as an Executive Agency Director for Student Government. Here’s why he believes you should apply:

“The best thing that I gained from being in LLA was finding a community of highly motivated individuals who seek out ways to change and impact campus whether on their own or in a group. This group pushed me to test my own boundaries to find ways that I could directly impact and benefit the lives of others.”

09/08/2019

The Application to join the next class of LLAs closes on Wednesday—in THREE DAYS! Still debating whether to apply?

Nora Balli, current Unversity Wide Representative says, “LLA is a community that will make your UT experience a truly unforgettable one! It’s an opportunity to get to know people beyond the surface level and truly be known for who you are! I was so blessed to get to be surrounded by so many passionate people who really pushed me to pursue opportunities I would previously thought were out of my reach! It’s instant way to get plugged in on the 40 Acres and to make your UT experience meaningful. LLA is also a great way to learn more about yourself! You will be challenged in so many different ways and you will grow because of it!”

09/07/2019

The application closes in just 4 Days!! We have enjoyed meeting so many of y’all at our info sessions. There’s ONE more left next week!

Oscar Lopez III is currently a Policy Director for Student Government. He strongly believes that the LLA program has given him “a loving, encouraging, motivated family on campus!“ Join the famiLLAy 🧡🤘🏾

09/06/2019

The LLA app closes in 5 Days! Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Kerry MacKenzie, current University Wide Representative speaks to the friendship and community she found in the program:

“[You will] find your best friends. If it wasn't for LLA, I wouldn't have met some of the most amazing people in my life. The LLAs share my passion for improving our community, challenge me to get outside of my comfort zone, and are always down to have a good time.”

09/06/2019

The app is closing soon and we have TWO info sessions left. Be sure to come out and learn more about how you can be a part of one of the best programs on this campus!! Here’s what current Financial Director and former LLA, Matthew Kenny, has to say:

“It’s an excellent way to find a community of student leaders as well as give yourself the opportunity to find things you’re truly passionate about on campus.”

09/04/2019

LLA apps close in ONE WEEK!! Meet Radhika Patel, current Women’s Resource Agency Co-Director:

“...LLAs will be your support system through everything you encounter during your first year on campus and anytime after that. They are not only the best support system but they’re are also the best people to talk to about literally anything, whether it's a political debate or talking about music. LLA gave me the coolest and sweetest group of friends.”

Make sure you come out to an info session (the first one is tonight in RLP 0.102) so that you can meet some of our LLAlumni!!

09/03/2019

The LLA app closes in 8 days!!! Here is what one of our COLA representatives, Mark Stephens says about the program:

“I think it’s easy to see LLA as just a way to get involved in student government. While it does offer a unique and incredibly rewarding experience through being an active member in SG, it also made being a freshman on the forty acres so much easier. LLA provided me with everything I wanted in the freshman experience - from meeting so many new people to also making a real impact on my campus and community.”