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	Shakespeare at Winedale Summer Season 2008 Date: July 16 - August 10 Location: Winedale Historical Center, Round Top The 38th summer season of Shakespeare at Winedale begins July 16 and features three of the bard's beloved plays: "Romeo and Juliet," "The Merchant of Venice" and "Antony and Cleopatra." Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults. Call the Shakespeare at Winedale box office at 512-471-4726 to make reservations. More... Visit Shakespeare at Winedale... Download the complete 2008 performance schedule...
	Michener Fellow Reads Work at Summer Poetry Event Date: July 24 Location: Austin Java, 1206 Parkway Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM The Undergraduate English Association co-hosts a summer poetry event with writing group RIOT Ink featuring Joe Ahearn, a Michener Center for Writers fellow. The reading will be followed by a spoken word performance by the writers of RIOT Ink and a moderated open mic. More... More about Joe Ahearn... More about RIOT Ink...
	Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies Hosts Summer Film Series Date: June 11 - July 30 Location: Geography Building, Room 102 Time: 7:30 PM The Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies presents the summer film series "Power, Conflict and the Smoking Gun." Screenings are Tuesdays or Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., June 11 to July 30. All films are free and open to the public. More... View the schedule...
	College Hosts 13th Annual Colloquium Hippocraticum Date: August 11 - 13 Location: Quadrangle Room, Texas Union The Departments of Classics and Philosophy in the College of Liberal Arts will host the 13th Annual "Colloquium Hippocraticum" August 11-13 at The University of Texas at Austin. The conference will bring together scholars and students of ancient medicine, science, philosophy, history and literature with the aim of advancing understanding and usage of the term "Hippocratic." More... Learn more about the conference...
	MooovIn Hospitality Welcomes New Students Date: August 22 - 24 Location: Participating residence halls Warm welcomes from volunteers offering assistance will greet new and returning students moving in to residence for the fall semester. William Powers Jr., president of the university, will be among the volunteers who will work in shifts helping the new arrivals carry suitcases, boxes and other belongings from vehicles and move them into residence halls during MooovIn 2008. More... Register to volunteer...
	Gone to Liberal Arts: Welcome Barbecue for New Students Date: August 26 Location: Turtle Pond, Inner Campus Drive Time: 6:00 PM The College of Liberal Arts welcomes new students with a barbecue dinner prior to Gone to Texas. The event will include barbecue from Poke-e-Jo's, live music, free t-shirts and door prizes from local businesses. Students will have the chance to mingle with Liberal Arts faculty and staff, including advisers, representatives from career services and UTeach, and Liberal Arts Council members. More... Learn more about Gone to Texas...
	Gone to Texas: A Texas-Sized Welcome to All Students, Staff and Faculty Date: August 26 Location: South Mall and Main Building Plaza Time: 8:00 PM Each August on the evening before fall classes begin, new students are invited to celebrate their fresh start with live music and a broad spectrum of presentations from across the campus. Join us for this Texas-size welcome! And, as you head out the door, let 'em know you've gone to Texas! More... Visit Gone to Texas...
	Fall Semester Classes Begin Date: August 27 Classes for the fall semester begin Wednesday, Aug. 27. More... View the 2008-09 academic calendar...
	University Closed for Labor Day Date: September 1 The university will be closed Monday, Sept. 1 in observance of Labor Day. More... View the holiday schedule...
	State of the College Address Date: September 9 Location: Quadrangle Room, Texas Union Time: 3:30 PM All Liberal Arts staff and faculty are invited to attend Dean Randy Diehl's State of the College Address and Reception. Join Dean Diehl as he shares his vision for the college and the road ahead. More...
	Liberal Arts Career Services Hosts Law Fair Date: October 29 Location: Texas Union Ballroom Time: 11:00 PM - 3:00 PM Liberal Arts Career Services will host Law Fair, featuring representatives from more than 100 law schools throughout the country. Attendees can learn more about the admissions process from the decision-makers at the admissions panel workshop October 29, 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Texas Union, Governor's Room (3.116). The event is free and open to the public. More... Visit Liberal Arts Career Services...