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UT Outpost Opens New Location in Student Services Building

Serving the UT community for almost 10 years, UT Outpost broadens its impact and reach at its new location in the heart of the Forty Acres.

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Giving Back

The season of giving thanks and gratitude is upon us! Our staff in the Division of Student Affairs have an opportunity to give back to our students every day in so many different ways. One way collectively that we support our students is through the UT Outpost, one of our newest programs with Student Emergency Services in the Office of the Dean of Students.

This important initiative was launched earlier this year to address food insecurity on campus, as well as provide students with to professional attire for internship and job interviews.

As a Division with close to 1,000 full-time employees, we want to support the important work of the UT Outpost by achieving 1,000 pounds of donations, including food for the food pantry and needed items for the career closet. We’re encouraging our entire team to participate in the UT Austin Student Affairs Thanksgiving Challenge, Nov. 5-26, and help the UT Outpost continue to provide healthy food and business clothing to our students!

Items requested for the food pantry include: 1. Non-perishable box meals 2. Canned or packaged foods – fruit, vegetables and proteins 3. Snack foods – fruit bars, granola bars, and protein bars 4. Breakfast items – cereal, cereal bars and Pop Tarts 5. Dietary foods – Nutri-System meals, vegan or gluten-free meals 6. Juices in single-serve packages

Items requested for the career closet include: 1. Women’s accessories – jewelry, belts and shoes 2. Men’s accessories – ties, belts and shoes 3. Business portfolios, briefcases or handbags

Who: Division of Student Affairs Staff When: Nov. 5-26 Where: Collection barrels and boxes will be provided and placed in the Student Services Building, Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, Gregory Gym, Texas Union, Kinsolving and Jester Residence Halls.

You can also bring your individual donations directly to the UT Outpost, 2609 University Ave. on Monday, Nov. 26, 3-4 p.m. Let them know you are donating as part of the UT Austin Student Affairs Thanksgiving Challenge and we’ll have special treats for you!