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	Posted: December 20, 2007 December Health Notes University experts on evolutionary health, health communication AUSTIN, Texas -Dec. 20, 2007- Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin are available to discuss health issues ranging from human evolution to health communication. Meet the experts...
	Posted: December 18, 2007 Archeology Researcher Purchases Dig Site, Preserves History Gault site was major activity area for nomadic Clovis people AUSTIN, Texas -Dec. 18, 2007- Michael Collins, research associate at the Texas Archeological Research Laboratory at The University of Texas at Austin purchased the 33-acre Gault archeological site in Southwestern Bell County and donated it to the Archaeological Conservancy. More... Read the feature story about Dr. Collins' research... Learn more about the Gault site excavation...
	Posted: December 17, 2007 Creative Work Has Health Advantages Study also finds those with higher levels of education tend to be more creative AUSTIN, Texas -Dec. 17, 2007- Employees who have more control over their daily activities and do challenging work they enjoy are likely to be in better health, according to a new study from The University of Texas at Austin published in this month's Journal of Health and Social Behavior. More... Visit the Population Research Center...
	Posted: December 12, 2007 Adapting to Pregnancy Played Key Role in Human Evolution, Study Shows Male, female spine evolved differently AUSTIN, Texas -Dec. 12, 2007- The human spine evolved differently in males and females in order to alleviate back pressure from the weight of carrying a baby, according to research spearheaded at The University of Texas at Austin. The lumbar differences are documented for the first time in the Dec. 13 issue of Nature. More about the evolution and pregnancy study... Dr. Liza Shapiro...
	Posted: December 7, 2007 Most Ancient Case of Tuberculosis Found in 500,000-Year-Old Human Evidence Suggests Vitamin D Deficiency Endangers Migrating Populations AUSTIN, Texas -Dec. 7, 2007- Although most scientists believe tuberculosis emerged only several thousand years ago, new research from The University of Texas at Austin reveals the most ancient evidence of the disease has been found in a 500,000-year-old human fossil from Turkey. More about the tuberculosis fossil... Dr. John Kappelman...
	Posted: December 7, 2007 University of Texas System Seeks Volunteers UT Volunteer Corps to help increase college participation AUSTIN, Texas -Dec. 6, 2007- The University of Texas System's Institute of Public School Initiatives invites employees of all nine academic campuses to volunteer to help increase college participation. By joining the University of Texas Volunteer Corps for College, faculty and staff will receive training to assist students and parents in areas of low-income or low-college going communities. More... Learn more about how to volunteer... Visit the University of Texas System Web site...
	Posted: December 5, 2007 Liberal Arts Graduate Earns Prestigious Marshall Scholarship Zain Yoonas receives one of 37 national awards AUSTIN, Texas -Dec. 5, 2007- The Marshall Scholarship program awarded University of Texas at Austin alumnus Zain Yoonas a two-year scholarship to study modern Middle Eastern studies at the University of Oxford. Yoonas, who graduated in 2006 with degrees in Plan II Honors and Middle Eastern Studies, is one of 37 scholars from across the nation who received the honor. More about the Marshall Scholarship winner... Visit the Marshall Scholarship Web site...
	Posted: December 5, 2007 Professor Teaches Russian with Rock Music Thomas Garza uses videos from MTV Russia to supplement language instruction AUSTIN, Texas - Students learning Russian will soon be able to perfect their grammar while rocking out to music videos from Russia's pop stars. Associate Professor Thomas Garza is developing a new Web site, "Rockin' Russia," with a grant from Liberal Arts Instructional Technology Services that will supplement Russian instruction at the university. More... Visit the Texas Language Technology Center...
	Posted: December 5, 2007 Harrington Fellows Program Names 2007-08 Scholars Three are Liberal Arts Faculty and Graduate Fellows AUSTIN, Texas -Dec. 5, 2007- The Donald D. Harrington Fellows Program, one of the most well-endowed visiting scholar and graduate fellow programs in the nation, and the most prestigious fellowship program at The University of Texas at Austin, begins its seventh year with a new group of 12 scholars, including three in the College of Liberal Arts. More about the Liberal Arts fellows... More on the Harrington Fellows Program...
	Posted: December 3, 2007 Books that Changed America Liberal Arts experts featured in university homepage banner story AUSTIN, Texas -Dec. 3, 2007- Have you ever stayed up all night reading a book you just couldn't put down? Felt unreasonably annoyed when a well-meaning friend interrupts your reading time? Found that a book that you've read changed your mind and challenged you to change the world you live in? If this sounds familiar, Dr. Michael Winship, the Iris Howard Regents Professor of English at The University of Texas at Austin, says you're not alone. Books always have captured the imagination of readers, inspired reforms and revolutions, changed hearts and minds and altered people's lives. More... Read the story... View past Liberal Arts features...
	Posted: November 28, 2007 History alum stars in Jeep commercial, new movie Ex-longhorn belts "Rock Me Gently" in popular ad Paul Bartholomew (History '94) stars in the new Jeep Liberty commercial "Pouring In." The spot features Bartholomew driving a Liberty and listening to '70s pop hit "Rock Me Gently." Soon a squirrel, two birds and a wolf jump into the car and join a group sing-along. Adweek magazine named the ad one of October's best spots. Bartholomew previously starred in episodes of "Without a Trace," "Yes, Dear" and "The Riches." He can be seen next in the feature film "Charlie Wilson's War," starring Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts. Watch the Jeep Liberty commercial...
	Posted: November 28, 2007 J. Robert Cade Dies at 80 Liberal Arts alumnus was inventor of Gatorade AUSTIN, Texas -Nov. 28, 2007- Dr. J. Robert Cade, professor of medicine at the University of Florida and inventor of the sports drink, Gatorade, died Tuesday, Nov. 27. He was 80. Cade (B.A. '48), an alumnus of the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Austin, and his wife Mary, are friends of the college. Learn more about Cade's research at the University of Florida…
	Posted: November 27, 2007 Brian Bremen Earns Burnt Orange Apple Award University-wide award recognizes outstanding teaching AUSTIN, Texas- Nov. 27, 2007- Brian Bremen, associate professor of English in the College of Liberal Arts, earned the 2007 Burnt Orange Apple Award in recognition of his outstanding teaching leadership and commitment to student learning. Bremen is known for incorporating innovative graphic, audio and video components in large lecture courses, such as the popular "Masterworks of American Literature." More... Visit Professor Bremen's Web page... Learn more about the award...
	Posted: November 20, 2007 Pro Bene Meritis Awards: Call for Submissions Nominations due Nov. 30 The College of Liberal Arts invites nominations for the 2008 Pro Bene Meritis Awards. Submissions are due Friday, Nov. 30, 2007. More... Learn how to nominate someone… Read about last year's honorees...
	Posted: November 19, 2007 Football Game Days Tops for Drinking Among College Students Alcohol consumption on par with New Year's, Halloween, study shows AUSTIN, Texas -Nov. 19, 2007- College students drink larger amounts of alcohol on football game days, comparable to well-known drinking days such as New Year's Eve and Halloween, according to research from The University of Texas at Austin. More about college students and drinking... Dr. Kim Fromme...
	Posted: November 15, 2007 White Children More Positive Toward Blacks After Learning About Racism Study shows kids benefit from learning about racism faced by historical figures AUSTIN, Texas -Nov. 15, 2007- Challenging the idea that racism education could be harmful to students, a new study from The University of Texas at Austin found the results of learning about historical racism are primarily positive. The study appears in the November/December issue of the journal Child Development. More about the effects of racism education... Dr. Rebecca Bigler...
	Posted: November 15, 2007 November Health Notes University experts discuss depression, superbugs AUSTIN, Texas -Nov. 15, 2007- Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin are available to discuss health issues ranging from depression to antibiotic-resistant "superbug" bacteria. Depression, superbug experts...
	Posted: November 14, 2007 Lecturer Serves on Campus Safety and Security Committee Meteorologist Troy Kimmel works to keep Texans safe in severe weather AUSTIN, Texas -Nov. 14, 2007- Troy Kimmel, lecturer in the Department of Geography and the Environment, recently completed his last home football game for the 2007 season as the meteorologist for the Campus Safety and Security Committee. The committee partners with the University Police Department's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during home games by monitoring emerging weather patterns that may pose a risk to the campus community. This is Kimmel's second season to be involved in the EOC effort. More... Learn more about the Campus Safety and Security Committee... Visit Kimmel's Web site...
	Posted: November 8, 2007 November Education Notes Nov. 12-16 is International Education Week AUSTIN, Texas -Nov. 8, 2007- Nov. 12-16 is International Education Week. Students increasingly need knowledge and experience gained through study abroad and international educational opportunities to compete in today's global economy. Faculty and staff at The University of Texas at Austin are available to discuss area studies research and international programs that prepare students for life in a multicultural world. More... Learn more about International Education Week... Visit the Center for Global Educational Opportunities (C-GEO)...
	Posted: November 8, 2007 UT Sweeps Grad Student Awards in Geography and Environment Students take top honors in Southwest region The Department of Geography and the Environment swept all major graduate student awards at the meeting of the Southwest Division of the Association of American Geographers. Major competitors included Louisiana State University, Texas A and M, the University of Oklahoma and a variety of other programs in the region. More about the awards... The Department of Geography and the Environment...
	Posted: November 1, 2007 Professor Emeritus James McKie Dies at 85 Economist had 70-year relationship with university AUSTIN, Texas -Nov. 1, 2007- James W. McKie, professor emeritus of economics, died Oct. 30, following a long illness. More about McKie... Read a profile about McKie in the college magazine (PDF)...
	Posted: November 1, 2007 Daylight-saving Time Affects Work Habits, Television Viewing People adjust daily routines with time change, research shows AUSTIN, Texas-Nov. 1, 2007- People adjust their daily routines to accommodate different time zones and changes in daylight-saving time, research from The University of Texas at Austin shows. More about the daylight-saving time affect... Visit Daniel Hamermesh's Web site...
	Posted: November 1, 2007 Texas Book Festival Honors Hinojosa-Smith for Lifetime Achievement Nov. 3 event at Capitol celebrates literature of Texas-Mexico borderlands AUSTIN, Texas -Nov. 1, 2007- Rolando Hinojosa-Smith, the Ellen Clayton Garwood Professor of Creative Writing at The University of Texas at Austin, is one of two Texas authors to be honored with the Bookend Award for lifetime achievement and contributions to Texas literature at the 2007 Texas Book Festival. More... Learn more at the Texas Book Festival... Visit the Department of English...
	Posted: October 29, 2007 Professor John Warfield Dies at 71 Former director of CAAAS fought for racial equality on campus AUSTIN, Texas -Oct. 29, 2007- John Warfield, former director of the Center for African and African American Studies (CAAAS) in the College of Liberal Arts and associate professor of educational psychology at The University of Texas at Austin, died Oct. 25 in Kalamazoo, Mich., after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. More... Read Warfield's obiturary at the Austin American-Statesman (subscription)... Visit the Center for African and African American Studies...
	Posted: October 25, 2007 Alumna Jenna Bush Writes About Her Work with UNICEF "Ana's Story: A Journey of Hope" now available in bookstores In 2006, Liberal Arts alumna Jenna Bush (B.A. English, '04) left her job as a public school teacher in Washington, D.C. for an internship with UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund, in Panama. Her task: documenting the lives of children in Central America living in extreme poverty. More... Learn more about "Ana's Story" at HarperCollins... Visit the Department of English...
	Posted: October 16, 2007 Experts Available to Discuss Halloween, Dia de los Muertos Professors research vampires, ghosts and witches AUSTIN, Texas -Oct. 16, 2007- University of Texas at Austin researchers are available to discuss a range of topics related to Halloween and Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), including, ghosts, folklore, the occult, phobias, vampires and witchcraft. Meet the Halloween experts...
	Posted: October 25, 2007 October Education Notes Graduate School Pipeline Programs AUSTIN, Texas -Oct. 25, 2007- Although African Americans and Hispanics make up 32 percent of all U.S. citizens in the average age range of Ph.D. candidates in arts and sciences, only 7 percent of all doctoral recipients are black or Latino, according to a 2005 report from the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation. The University of Texas at Austin offers a wide range of programs designed to bridge this gap and prepare the next generation of students for graduate education, including: More...
	Posted: October 22, 2007 Oct. Liberal Arts Insider Now Online Newsletter highlights faculty and staff honors, new publications Robert H. Abzug (History) is the inaugural director of the Schusterman Center for Jewish Studies. Read the rest of the Insider...
	Posted: October 22, 2007 Humanities Institute Announces 2007-08 Community Sabbatical Recipients Program provides flexible leave time for staff at Central Texas non-profits AUSTIN, Texas -Oct. 22, 2007- The Humanities Institute at The University of Texas at Austin has announced the 2007-08 recipients of the Community Sabbatical program, which provides paid flexible leave time for staff members of non-profit organizations in central Texas. More... Learn more about Community Sabbaticals... Visit the Humanities Institute...
	Posted: October 18, 2007 Researchers Underscore Limitations of Genetic Ancestry Tests Assistant Professor Deborah Bolnick urges caution when interpreting results AUSTIN, Texas -Oct. 18, 2007- Although many people rely on commercially available genetic tests for insights into their ancestry, the tests have significant limitations, according to Deborah Bolnick, assistant professor of anthropology at The University of Texas at Austin. In "The Science and Business of Genetic Ancestry Testing," which appears in the Oct. 19 issue of Science, Bolnick and 13 researchers from universities across the nation call upon the scientific community to better educate the public about the limitations of the tests, and urge consumers to approach the tests with caution. More... Read the article at Science Magazine... Visit Professor Bolnick's Web site...
	Posted: October 18, 2007 Professor Testifies in Congressional Hearing on Women in Science Ritter is director of Center for Women's and Gender Studies Washington, D.C. -Oct. 18, 2007- Gretchen Ritter, director of the Center for Women's and Gender Studies, joined former health secretary Donna Shalala to examine the challenges women faculty in science and engineering face as part of a U.S. congressional hearing Oct. 17. More about Ritter's testimony... Feature story "Citizen Jane" on Ritter's women's equality research... Read more about the "Women in Academic Science and Engineering" hearing...
	Posted: October 19, 2007 Strauss Center, Russian University Announce Partnership Four Liberal Arts professors serve as faculty fellows AUSTIN, Texas -Oct. 18, 2007- The Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law at The University of Texas at Austin announced it is forming a groundbreaking partnership with the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO), a world-renowned university dedicated to the study of international politics and diplomacy. More... Visit the Strauss Center for International Security and Law...
	Posted: October 16, 2007 Podcasts, Blogs Replace Costly Textbooks in Language Learning Texas Language Technology Center earns grant for new Web sites AUSTIN, Texas -Oct. 16, 2007- The University of Texas at Austin's Texas Language Technology Center (TLTC) is employing the latest multimedia technology and social networking software to create 21st century language-learning tools. Podcasts, blogs and interactive online materials are quickly replacing traditional textbooks and audiotapes. More about the language projects... Visit the TLTC Web site...
	Posted: October 18, 2007 Vincent Appoints Leadership Team to Enhance Diversity Two Liberal Arts professors join Division of Diversity and Community Engagement AUSTIN, Texas -Oct. 18, 2007- The Office of the Vice President for Diversity and Community Engagement (DDCE) appointed two College of Liberal Arts professors, Edmund T. Gordon and Leonard Moore, to the office's senior leadership team. The appointments are the latest step toward enhancing and restructuring the university's diversity and community engagement initiatives. More... Read the complete press release... Visit the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement...
	Posted: October 17, 2007 Value of Multilingual Workforce Explored by 2007 Texas Language Summit Project Professor Itty Abraham serves as principal investigator AUSTIN, Texas -Oct. 16, 2007- Teaching the children of Texas languages in addition to English will be imperative for the state's workforce of the near future to compete for the best jobs, according to a new report by The University of Texas at Austin's 2007 Texas Language Summit Project. More... Learn more about the Texas Language Summit Project...
	Posted: October 15, 2007 Memorial Fellowship Honors Professor Carlota S. Smith Fellowship will support graduate students in linguistics AUSTIN, Texas -Oct. 15, 2007- The College of Liberal Arts established the Carlota S. Smith Memorial Fellowship to honor the distinguished career of the late linguistics professor. Smith was the Dallas TACA Centennial Professor in the Humanities and taught at The University of Texas at Austin for 38 years. More... Visit the Department of Linguistics' Memorial Web page for Smith... Learn how you can contribute...
	Posted: October 11, 2007 October Health Notes National Breast Cancer Awareness Month AUSTIN, Texas -Oct. 11, 2007- October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin are available to discuss the illness, from women's body perceptions to the connection between emotions and physical healing. Breast cancer experts...
	Posted: October 9, 2007 Hsu Named One of History News Network's Top Young Historians Professor recognized for migration, ethnic studies research The History News Network named Madeline Hsu, associate professor of history and director of the Center for Asian American Studies, one of the nation's "Top Young Historians." More about Hsu... Visit Hsu's History News Network profile...
	Posted: October 9, 2007 H.W. Perry Jr.'s Book on Supreme Court Honored for Lasting Impact "Deciding to Decide" earns Wadsworth Publishing Award H.W. Perry Jr., associate professor of law and government at The University of Texas at Austin, was honored recently with the Wadsworth Publishing Award in Political Science for his 1991 book, "Deciding to Decide: Agenda Setting in the United States Supreme Court" (Harvard University Press). More about the award... Visit Professor Perry's Web site...
	Posted: October 1, 2007 Anthem Foundation Renews Gift for Ayn Rand Research on 50th Anniversary of "Atlas Shrugged" Philosophy Professor Tara Smith leads objectivism scholarship at the university AUSTIN, Texas -Oct. 1, 2007- On the 50th anniversary of the publication of "Atlas Shrugged," the Anthem Foundation for Objectivist Scholarship renewed a $300,000 fellowship for research on Ayn Rand's philosophy of objectivism in the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Austin. Since its inception in 2001, the fellowship has been renewed twice, bringing the Anthem Foundation's total contribution to the university to $900,000 through 2010. More... Visit the Department of Philosophy...
	Posted: September 26, 2007 Actors from the London Stage Present Shakespeare's "Macbeth" Week-long residency of activities begins Oct. 1 AUSTIN, Texas -Sept. 17, 2007- Actors From The London Stage (AFTLS), a troupe of five of England's most talented actors, will perform William Shakespeare's "Macbeth," Oct. 3-6 in Austin and Round Top, Texas. The actors will spend a week on the Austin campus conducting classes and workshops in addition to the public performances. More... View a complete schedule of AFTLS residency activities... Read the actor's biographies...
	Posted: September 27, 2007 September Education Notes Latest education news and research from the university AUSTIN, Texas -Sept. 27, 2007- More than 20 professors from The University of Texas at Austin will mentor sixth through 12th grade teachers this fall at the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders. In 2007, the Center for Women's and Gender Studies (CWGS) entered into a three-year partnership with the fledgling school to provide curricular and research support. CWGS faculty conduct research on issues that will inform the school's development, such as how gender and race affect academic performance, leadership and civic participation, and math, science and technology education. More... Visit the Center for Women's and Gender Studies... Visit the College of Education...
	Posted: September 19, 2007 President Pledges Support for Liberal Arts During State of the University Address English and History departments identified as strategic priorities AUSTIN, Texas -Sept. 19, 2007- President William Powers Jr. identified the College of Liberal Arts' Department of English as a strategic priority in his annual State of the University Address. "No comprehensive university can be great without stellar programs in the humanities and social sciences, and we need to nurture them," he said. English joins the Department of History in Powers' vision to strengthen areas of excellence at the university. In 2006, Powers empowered the History Department with $1.3 million in recurring funds to support research and teaching. The new funding initiatives for English, which will be announced later this semester, will help the nationally recognized program provide more support for its faculty and students. More... Visit the Department of English... Read the 2007 State of the University Address...
	Posted: September 19, 2007 September Issue of Dean's Newsletter Alumni newsletter is now online Catch up on the latest news and research from the College of Liberal Arts. Read the newsletter...
	Posted: September 19, 2007 Honorary Doctorate Awarded to Creative Writing Professor Texas A and M honors Hinojosa-Smith's contribution to Hispanic literary tradition Texas A and M University awarded Rolando Hinojosa-Smith, the Ellen Clayton Garwood Centennial Professor in Creative Writing, an honorary doctorate in recognition of his distinguished career as an internationally noted author whose writings document the Hispanic spirit and traditions. Last spring, Hinojosa-Smith was inducted into the Texas Literary Hall of Fame. Hinojosa-Smith is the author of "Ask a "Policeman (1998), "Korea Liebes Lieder (1993)" and "The Useless Servants" (1993). Visit the Department of English...
	Posted: September 25, 2007 Computer Discounts Available for Students, Faculty and Staff Apple and Dell Computers provide special offers Liberal Arts students, faculty and staff are eligible for special discounted pricing on personal computer purchases. Apple created the "College of Liberal Arts Apple Store" and Dell Computer has special offers for "Liberal Arts Recommended Laptops" for students, faculty and staff. Access to the computer deal requires a UT EID. Visit the following links for additional details. Students: www.utexas.edu/cola/student_resources/ Faculty: www.utexas.edu/cola/faculty_resources/ Staff: www.utexas.edu/cola/staff_resources/ More... More information about student computer deals... More information about faculty computer deals...
	Posted: September 26, 2007
	Posted: September 18, 2007 September Issue of Student Lounge Student newsletter is now online The September edition of the Student Lounge, the student e-newsletter, is now online. Catch up on honors and awards, scholarship news and more. Read the newsletter...
	Posted: September 14, 2007 Scholars Celebrate Constitution Day Experts debate foreign policy powers in video interviews Each year on Sept. 17, Americans honor the ratification of the U.S. Constitution in 1787. More than 200 years after it was written, the Constitution still provides the framework for political life in the United States and exerts a powerful influence on U.S. foreign policy. To help students and the public think about the Constitution and its continued meaning, scholars at The University of Texas at Austin share their perspectives, in video interviews, on how the Constitution provided for the division of power over foreign affairs and continues to shape foreign policy today. More... View Constitution Day video commentary... Visit the Department of Government...
	Posted: September 13, 2007 September Health Notes Researchers discuss alcohol and drug addiction AUSTIN, Texas -Sept. 13, 2007- September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, and University of Texas at Austin researchers are available to discuss issues, from addiction recovery to Americans' perceptions of drug addicts. Health news and experts...
	Posted: September 10, 2007 College Appoints Director of Schusterman Center for Jewish Studies History Professor Robert Abzug tapped for leadership role AUSTIN, Texas -Sept. 10, 2007- Robert H. Abzug, the Oliver H. Radkey Regents Professor of History at The University of Texas at Austin, will lead the Schusterman Center for Jewish Studies, a center established in 2006 with a $6 million challenge grant from the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation. More... Visit the Schusterman Center for Jewish Studies Web site... Learn more about Professor Abzug...
	Posted: September 5, 2007 New Language Flagship Program Meets Critical Need for Arabic Speakers $700,000 grant helped establish program AUSTIN, Texas -Sept. 5, 2007- Responding to the critical need for advanced Arabic speakers in the United States, The University of Texas at Austin's Department of Middle Eastern Studies has established a National Flagship Language Program in Arabic. The National Security Education Program awarded the university more than $700,000 to establish the program. More about the flagship... Visit the Arabic Studies Web site... Visit the Arabic Study Abroad Web site...
	Posted: September 6, 2007 Robert W. and Maureen H. Decherd Give $1 Million for English Endowment Alum gift will create stipend for teaching literature, American society AUSTIN, Texas -Sept. 6, 2007- Robert W. and Maureen H. Decherd (BA '73) donated $1 million to create the "Maureen Healy Decherd '73 Teaching Endowment for English" benefiting the Department of English in the College of Liberal Arts. More about the endowment... Read the full press release... Visit the Department of English Web site...
	Posted: September 10, 2007 Langlois Appointed Vice Provost Psychology prof to lead academic governance, student scholarships AUSTIN, Texas -Sept. 10, 2007- Dr. Judith H. Langlois, a leading researcher in children's social development who recently served as interim dean of the College of Liberal Arts, has been appointed vice provost at The University of Texas at Austin. More about the appointment... Visit Langlois' Web site...
	Posted: August 28, 2007 New Edition of Liberal Arts Insider Faculty and staff newsletter is now online Mahmoud Al-Batal (Middle Eastern Studies) is the director of a new flagship Arabic program, which is funded by a major grant from the National Flagship Language Program. Read the rest of the Insider...
	Posted: August 31, 2007 Professor Norval Glenn Honored for Work in Social Services Sociologist earns Warren E. Miller Award The Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research at the University of Michigan gave the Warren E. Miller Award for Meritorious Service to the Social Sciences to professor Norval Glenn. More about Glenn... Visit Norval Glenn's Web site...
	Posted: August 24, 2007 Classics Professor Carol F. Justus Dies Indo-European language scholar taught at university for 13 years AUSTIN, Texas--Aug. 24, 2007--Carol F. Justus, adjunct associate professor of classics and Middle Eastern studies, died Aug. 1 at the age of 67. She taught at The University of Texas at Austin for 13 years. Justus earned a doctorate from the university in Indo-European linguistics in 1973 and wrote more than 30 articles on Indo-European language, numerals and culture, Hittite and other topics. More...
	Posted: August 23, 2007 August Education Notes Latest education news and research from the university AUSTIN, Texas -Aug. 23, 2007- University of Texas at Austin researchers are available to discuss education issues from a variety of perspectives. The following is a summary of education news and resources from the university. Education news and experts...
	Posted: August 14, 2007 New "Restrict My Information" Service Available from Registrar Feature gives students greater control in disclosure of information AUSTIN, Texas--August 14, 2007--A significant improvement in the way students may control disclosure of their publicly available information, including a feature enabling them to select which publicly available information may or may not be released and how that information appears in various directories, has been made available by the Office of the Registrar at The University of Texas at Austin. Read more... Learn How to Restrict Your Information... Visit the Office of the Registrar...
	Posted: August 13, 2007 Batter Out: Umpires Likely to Favor Pitchers of the Same Race or Ethnicity Game attendance, electronic monitoring mitigate behavior AUSTIN, Texas -Aug. 13, 2007- Umpires for Major League Baseball are more likely to call strikes in favor of pitchers who share their race or ethnicity, according to new research from The University of Texas at Austin. More about the research... Read the complete study (PDF)... Visit Daniel Hamermesh's Web site...
	Posted: August 9, 2007 August Health Notes Latest health news and research from the university AUSTIN, Texas -Aug. 9, 2007- University of Texas at Austin researchers are available to discuss health issues from a variety of perspectives, from sexual behavior to poor families' access to health care. The following is a summary of the latest health news and research from the university. Health news and experts...
	Posted: July 31, 2007 Why Do People Have Sex? Researchers Explore 237 Reasons AUSTIN, Texas -July 31, 2007- Many scientists assume people have sex for simple and straightforward reasons such as to experience sexual pleasure or to reproduce, but new research at The University of Texas at Austin reveals hundreds of varied and complex motivations that range from the spiritual to the vengeful. More about the research... Read about the study in the New York Times...
	Posted: August 2, 2007 Linguist Winfred P. Lehmann Dies Emeritus professor was founding director of the Linguistics Research Center AUSTIN, Texas-August 2, 2007-Winfred P. Lehmann, emeritus professor of linguistics, died Aug. 1 at the age of 91. He taught at The University of Texas at Austin for 38 years and served as chair of the Department of Linguistics from 1964 to 1972. More about Lehmann... Visit the Linguistics Research Center's memorial honoring Professor Lehmann... Visit the Department of Linguistics...
	Posted: July 26, 2007 July Education Notes Education news, experts, K-12 Web resources AUSTIN, Texas -July 26, 2007- The following is a summary of education news and resources from The University of Texas at Austin. This month, we focus on K-12 Web resources that will keep children learning all summer long. Education news, resources and experts...
	Posted: July 23, 2007 Obese Girls Less Likely to Attend College, Research Shows Mental health, behavioral issues prevent college enrollment AUSTIN, Texas -July 23, 2007- Obese girls are half as likely to attend college as non-obese girls, according to a new study from The University of Texas at Austin. More about the obesity and higher education research... Visit Robert Crosnoe's Web site...
	Posted: July 19, 2007 July Health Notes Latest health news and research from the university AUSTIN, Texas -July 19, 2007- University of Texas at Austin researchers are available to discuss health issues from a variety of perspectives, from mental health and brain function to changes in the healthcare industry. The following is a summary of the latest health news and research from the university. Health news and experts...
	Posted: July 9, 2007 Dean Diehl Discusses Vision in Alcalde magazine Rankings, global studies and diversity critical to college's future "A Propitious Moment" by Cora Bullock Reprinted with permission from the Texas Exes. Randy Diehl already seemed remarkably comfortable being dean when we met, a couple weeks before he was officially instated June 1. That's probably because he's been teaching in the College of Liberal Arts for more than 30 years and was chair of the psychology department for four. More from Dean Diehl's interview... Read the full article, "A Propitious Moment," in the Alcalde (PDF)...
	Posted: July 5, 2007 Do Women Really Talk More than Men? Psychologist's Research Refutes Popular Belief AUSTIN, Texas -July 5,2007- Refuting the popular stereotype that females talk more than men, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have found women and men both use an average of 16,000 words each day. The psychology researchers have published their findings in "Are Women Really More Talkative Than Men?" in the July issue of Science. More about the research... James W. Pennebaker's Web site...
	Posted: July 9, 2007 An All-American Summer Reading List Statesman taps professors for book suggestions The Austin American-Statesman recently asked local writers for suggested reading in honor of Independence Day. College of Liberal Arts faculty members H.W. Brands, Gretchen Ritter, Tom Palaima and others offer their recommendations, covering topics from American wealth to the Declaration of Independence to baseball great Ted Williams. The Statesman's reading list (subscription required)... Summer reading ideas from English professor A. Van Jordan and others...
	Posted: June 27, 2007 French Professor Robert L. Dawson Dies at 63 Professor taught at university for 32 years Robert Dawson, French and Italian professor, died June 4 in Paris at the age of 63. He taught at The University of Texas at Austin for 32 years. More about Professor Dawson... Visit the Department of French and Italian... Visit the Harry Ransom Center's French Collection...
	Posted: June 19, 2007 Dig Up Texas History in Virtual Archeology Museum New Los Adaes exhibit tells story of first Texas capital AUSTIN, Texas -June 19, 2007- TexasBeyondHistory.net, a virtual museum produced by the Texas Archeological Research Laboratory (TARL) at The University of Texas at Austin, introduced today a new exhibit "Los Adaes: 18th- Century Spanish Capital of Texas" at www.texasbeyondhistory.net/adaes/. The exhibit features findings from recent excavations at the Los Adaes site near Robeline, La. More about the exhibit... Visit the Los Adaes exhibit... Visit Texas Beyond History...
	Posted: June 12, 2007 Ann Richards Students Prepare for Leadership Success New partnership connects university to community AUSTIN, Texas -June 12, 2007- The first class of students enrolling at the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders are learning about issues from health to leadership as part of a Summer Transition Camp. More about the Ann Richards School... Visit the Center for Women's and Gender Studies Web site... Visit the Ann Richards School Web site...
	Posted: June 18, 2007 Dean Diehl Appointed to University-Wide Council to Advise President Dean to advise on goals, budget issues AUSTIN, Texas -- June 18, 2007 --Randy L. Diehl, dean of the College of Liberal Arts, has been appointed to a university-wide council to advise the president and develop a strategic and business plan for the university. The newly formed Policy and Planning Advisory Council will advise President Powers on major issues affecting The University of Texas at Austin's long-term goals, major budget issues and priorities, and strategic decisions. More about the council...
	Posted: June 6, 2007 College Graduates Less Likely to Abandon Religion, Research Shows Religion, spirituality more accepted on campus AUSTIN, Texas -June 6, 2007- College graduates are more likely to maintain their religious beliefs and practices than those who never attend college, new research at The University of Texas at Austin has found. More about the study... Visit Mark Regnerus' Web site and read the complete study...
	Posted: June 8, 2007 World's Largest Student Literary Prize Awarded to Grad Student Will Dunlap wins $90,000 Keene Prize AUSTIN, Texas -June 8, 2007- Will Dunlap, a first-year graduate student in the James. A. Michener Center for Writers at The University of Texas at Austin, has won the 2007 Keene Prize for Literature, the world's largest student literary prize. This is the second year the $90,000 award has been given by the College of Liberal Arts. More about the winner... More information about the Keene Prize... Visit the James A. Michener Center for Writers...
	Posted: June 1, 2007 Diehl Leads University's Largest Community New dean begins June 1 June 1, 2007 - Randy L. Diehl, a professor of psychology at The University of Texas at Austin, is the new dean of the College of Liberal Arts. More about Dean Deihl...
	Posted: May 25, 2007 Professor Carlota S. Smith Dies at 73 Noted linguist studied with Noam Chomsky Professor Carlota S. Smith of the Department of Linguistics died Thursday, May 24, at the age of 73 after a long battle with cancer. She was the Dallas TACA Centennial Professor in the Humanities and taught at The University of Texas at Austin for 38 years. More about Professor Smith... Department of Linguistics memorial honoring Professor Smith...
	Posted: May 22, 2007 Depressed Individuals Linger Longer on Negative Images New findings from psychologist Christopher Beevers AUSTIN, Texas -May 22, 2007- When presented with a series of photographs ranging from neutral to distressing, people who are depressed spend more time focused on negative images, according to research at The University of Texas at Austin. More about the research... Visit Dr. Beevers' Web site...
	Posted: May 17, 2007 Economic Students Study Bevo's Score-Boosting Presence Also, which students are more likely to hit the clubs at night? AUSTIN, Texas -May 17, 2007- From the football field to Sixth Street, economic students at The University of Texas at Austin transformed their college experiences into economic analyses to study the effect of Bevo on the football team's performance and their peers' risk-taking and partying preferences. More about the studies... Visit the Department of Economics Web site...
	Posted: May 15, 2007 Liberal Arts Professors Win University-Wide Teaching Awards Seven professors honored The Office of the Provost honored seven liberal arts professors with teaching awards for their commitment to undergraduate and graduate students. Teaching award winners... More details on the awards...
	Posted: May 11, 2007 Department of Defense Awards University Grant for Military Language Training Middle Eastern studies expands Arabic, Persian programs The Department of Defense (DOD) announced the award of a $580,000 grant to the Department of Middle Eastern Studies at The University of Texas at Austin as part of the new Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Language and Culture Project. More about the grant...
	Posted: April 25, 2007 Liberal Arts Student Wins Mitchell Award Senior Christina Skelton honored for academic excellence Senior Christina Skelton (Plan II, Classics and Geology) is the grand prize winner of the 2007 University Co-op / George H. Mitchell Awards for Academic Excellence. These awards celebrate and reward undergraduate and graduate students who have demonstrated unparalleled dedication and achievement in their fields of study. More about Skelton... Profile of Christina Skelton...
	Posted: May 7, 2007 College of Liberal Arts Honors Incoming Freshmen for Academics, Leadership Dedman Distinguished Scholars AUSTIN, Texas -May 8, 2007- The College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Austin has selected seven students for the Dedman Distinguished Scholars, Class of 2011. Dedman scholars are selected based on class rank, Scholastic Aptitude Test scores, exemplary extracurricular activities, community service and interviews. Each student will receive $10,000 per academic year for four years. More about the Dedman Scholars...
	Posted: April 30, 2007 Choking Under Pressure? Researchers earn $1.3 million grant to study effects of incentives, pressure on learning and performance AUSTIN, Texas -April 30, 2007- The National Institute of Mental Health awarded a five-year, $1.3 million grant to University of Texas at Austin psychologists Arthur Markman and Todd Maddox to support their research on what motivates people to learn and what causes people to "choke" under pressure. More about the research... Visit Dr. Markman's Web site... Visit Dr. Maddox's Web site...
	Posted: March 30, 2007 Latin American History #1 in 2008 U.S. News and World Report Rankings Eight Liberal Arts programs ranked among nation's best U.S. News and World Report named The University of Texas at Austin's Latin American History program as the nation's best in its 2008 rankings of America's Best Graduate Schools. Seven other Liberal Arts programs made the list, based on expert opinion about program quality and statistical indicators that measure the quality of a school's faculty, research and students. More about the rankings...
	Posted: May 4, 2007 Forty Liberal Arts Students Accepted into Teach For America 2007 Corps Grads to serve for two years Teach For America accepted 69 seniors from The University of Texas at Austin into the 2007 corps. Forty of those accepted are liberal arts majors, demonstrating the College of Liberal Arts' leading role in graduating students who are committed to public service. More about the program... Visit the Teach for America Web site...
	Posted: May 10, 2007 Student Honors Excellence in Graduate Education Awards AUSTIN, Texas -- May 17, 2007 -- Six current and former College of Liberal Arts graduate students were honored for their excellence in graduate education at the annual Graduate School/University Co-op awards banquet on May 16. The University Co-operative Society generously underwrites the banquet and awards. Meet the winners... More details on the graduate awards...
	Posted: May 3, 2007 Brian King to Receive Holloway Teaching Award Geography professor chosen by students Brian H. King, assistant professor of geography and the environment, has been selected to receive the 2007 Jean Holloway Award for Teaching Excellence. King will join former Holloway laureates at a dinner in his honor on May 7. This student-nominated and student-selected award began in 1970. More about King... Visit King's Web site... More about the Holloway Teaching Awards...
	Posted: May 3, 2007 Student Athletes Honored Liberal Arts students excel in and out of the classroom College of Liberal Arts students took home top honors at the annual student athlete awards ceremonies. Congratulations to the following students for their accomplishments both in and out of the classroom. Student-athlete award winners... University of Texas athletics...
	Posted: April 30, 2007 Student Lounge Newsletter April 2007 Congratulations on the completion of another school year! It has been an exciting and successful year for the College of Liberal Arts. Catch up on the latest news, awards and scholarships in the April 2007 edition of The Student Lounge. Read the newsletter...
	Posted: April 25, 2007 Humanities Institute Offers Sabbaticals for Non-Profit Professionals Applications due May 25 AUSTIN, Texas -April 25- The Humanities Institute at The University of Texas at Austin has announced applications are available for the 2007 Community Sabbatical Program, which provides paid flexible leave time for staff members of central Texas non-profit organizations. More about the program... Visit the Humanities Institute Web site... View more details and apply for the program...
	Posted: May 1, 2007 Liberal Arts Council Wins Murff Excellence Award Excellence in support of career services The Texas Campus Career Council (TC3) at The University of Texas at Austin honored the Liberal Arts Council with a 2007 Robert Murff Excellence Award for outstanding support of career services at the university. Award winners are chosen by the TC3 membership, which includes representatives from all of the career service offices on campus. The award will be presented on Thursday, May 10, 2007 at a luncheon held at the UT Alumni Center. Liberal Arts Council... Liberal Arts Career Services...
	Posted: April 20, 2007 Diehl Named Dean of the College of Liberal Arts Psychology professor Randy L. Diehl to become dean June 1 AUSTIN, Texas -April 20, 2007- Dr. Randy L. Diehl, a professor of psychology at The University of Texas at Austin, has been named dean of the university's College of Liberal Arts effective June 1. More about Diehl... Visit the Department of Psychology Web site...
	Posted: April 23, 2007 Economic Development Leads to Equal Work Load Between Sexes, Research Shows Study dispells myth that women work more than men AUSTIN, Texas -April 23, 2007- Men and women in rich countries, including the United States, work equal amounts of time unlike those who live in poor countries, according to an international economics study. "We found citizens in countries with higher incomes experience an even distribution of work across gender," said Daniel Hamermesh, co-author of the study and the Edward Everett Hale Centennial Professor in Economics at The University of Texas at Austin. More about the research... Read the complete study (PDF)... Visit Dr. Hamermesh's Web site...
	Posted: April 23, 2007 English Professor Wins Rome Prize for Renaissance Research Jorie Woods earns prestigious fellowship AUSTIN, Texas -April 20, 2007- The American Academy in Rome awarded associate professor of English Marjorie Woods a Rome Prize for her research in Renaissance and Early Modern studies. The prestigious prize is awarded annually to only 30 recipients, who participate in a residential fellowship at the academy lasting from six months to two years. More about the award... Visit Dr. Woods' Web site...
	Posted: April 17, 2007 University Darkens Tower In Remembrance of Virginia Tech Shooting Victims Powers: UT "extends its profound sympathy and compassion" AUSTIN, Texas -April 17,2007- The University of Texas at Austin Tower will be darkened this evening (April 17) and will remain dark through Thursday night (April 19) in remembrance of the victims of the shooting incident yesterday at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. In addition, flags will be lowered to half-staff through Sunday as the university symbolizes its compassion and concern for the members of the Virginia Tech community. More about the university's response...
	Posted: April 19, 2007 Liberal Arts Students Lead 2007-08 Student Government Assembly Andrew Solomon (Plan II) is new SG president The College of Liberal Arts had a strong showing in the recent student government elections. Four of six members of the new Student Government Executive Board are liberal arts Plan II majors. More about Liberal Arts in Student Government... Daily Texan: SG elects officers, sets next year's tone
	Posted: April 19, 2007 Speech Team Earns Third Consecutive National Title Liberal Arts students named national finalists AUSTIN, Texas -April 19,2007- The University of Texas at Austin Speech Team earned a fifth national title in Impromptu Speaking at the 2007 American Forensic Association National Individual Events Tournament. The team placed second in the Team Sweepstakes category. Several Liberal Arts students were named national finalists. More about the finalists...
	Posted: April 16, 2007 CarMax Founder and Wife Bolster Plan II Study Abroad Program with $1 Million Gift Donation to increase support for international travel AUSTIN, Texas -April 16, 2007- CarMax founder Austin Ligon and his wife, Samornmitr "Pan" Lamsam, have donated $1 million to the Plan II Honors Program at The University of Texas at Austin. The donation, one of the largest single gifts to the nationally recognized program, will support students studying abroad. More about the Ligon-Lamsam gift... Visit the Plan II Web site... Plan II's "Undecided" interviews Ligon...
	Posted: April 13, 2007 Classics Majors Win National Translation Contest Students excel in Greek, Latin Four undergraduate Classics majors have won prizes in Eta Sigma Phi's national translation contest for Greek and Latin. Eta Sigma Phi is the national honor society for students of Classics. More about the winners... Visit the Department of Classics Web site... More about Eta Sigma Phi...
	Posted: April 13, 2007 Four Liberal Arts Professors Awarded Guggenheim Fellowships AUSTIN, Texas -April 13- The Guggenheim Foundation has awarded 2007 fellowships to four College of Liberal Arts professors at The University of Texas at Austin. The professors are among 189 artists, scholars and scientists selected from 2,800 applicants for awards totaling $7.6 million. More about the winners... Visit the Guggenheim Foundation Web site...
	Posted: April 13, 2007 Gov. Perry Appoints Chair of Rhetoric and Writing to College Ready Commission Linda Ferreira-Buckley to advise on college readiness programs Gov. Rick Perry appointed Linda Ferreira-Buckley, chair of the Department of Rhetoric and Writing, to the Commission for a College Ready Texas. The commission will provide leadership and guidance to the State Board of Education to improve college readiness programs by aligning high school curriculum with college standards. More about the commission... Associate Professor Linda Ferreira-Buckley... The Commission for a College Ready Texas...
	Posted: April 13, 2007 Sophomore Earns Fellowship to Study Yoruba Tressa Westerman awarded Fulbright-Hays fellowship Ethnic Studies sophomore Tressa Westerman earned a Fulbright-Hays fellowship to participate in the Intensive Advanced Yoruba Group Project Abroad. More about the award...
	Posted: April 3, 2007 Researchers Examine Impact of Sexual Violence on Women's Lives April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month AUSTIN, Texas-April 3, 2007-April is recognized nationally as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Throughout the month, the Center for Women's and Gender Studies (CWGS), the Institute on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in the School of Social Work and student organizations at The University of Texas at Austin will sponsor programs to increase awareness about the impact of sexual violence. Experts available to discuss sexual assault... More info on CWGS awareness events...
	Posted: April 4, 2007 English Professor Wins Top Hamilton Book Award Evan Carton's "Patriotic Treason" wins $10,000 grand prize AUSTIN, Texas-March 29, 2007-Evan Carton won the $10,000 grand prize at the Hamilton Book Awards for his book, "Patriotic Treason: John Brown and the Soul of America" More about the Hamilton Awards... Professor Evan Carton...
	Posted: April 5, 2007 Lecturer Named State Coordinator for Weather Research Unit Kimmel joins Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network AUSTIN, Texas-April 5, 2007-The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS), has named Troy Kimmel, lecturer in the Department of Geography and the Environment, state coordinator for Texas. Kimmel also serves as chief meteorologist for Clear Channel Radio's Austin affiliates: KVET, KASE and KFMK. More about Kimmel's work with CoCoRaHs... Visit Troy Kimmel's Web site... Learn more about CoCoRaHS or become a volunteer obserever...
	Posted: March 28, 2007 Maymester and Summer Session Abroad Deadlines Extended Proposals still being accepted Due to technical difficulties with the original announcement, the deadline for Maymester and Summer Session Abroad proposals has been extended. Any faculty who would like to submit a proposal should contact Jesse Damon at jdamon@mail.utexas.edu as soon as possible. Information and the application for Maymester Abroad... Information and the application for Summer Session Abroad...
	Posted: March 21, 2007 Summer Freshman Class 2007 Info on admission, enrollment and registration Congratulations and welcome to the College of Liberal Arts, Class of 2011! We are thrilled you are joining us this summer. It is our hope that your four years on campus will be rewarding, challenging, and successful. Please visit the Summer Freshman Class (SFC) Web site for important information on admission, registration, orientation and more. Visit the SFC Web site...
	Posted: March 27, 2007 Liberal Arts Student Wins $30,000 Truman Scholarship Lauren Koehler recognized for leadership, volunteerism in Texas and Latin America AUSTIN, Texas-March 27, 2007-Lauren Koehler, a senior Plan II honors program student, has earned a 2007 Harry S. Truman Scholarship. During the past 10 years, at least one University of Texas at Austin student has received the national honor. More about Koehler's award... Visit the Truman Scholarship Web site and meet the 2007 scholars...
	Posted: March 21, 2007 Intellectual Entrepreneurship Improving Education and Increasing Diversity by Ana Lucia Hurtado Editor's Note: The following is an excerpt from an article that appeared in the January/ February 2007 issue of Change magazine. The opinions expressed are those of the author. The lack of diversity in graduate programs is a national crisis. A May 2005 report by the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation indicated that, even though African Americans and Hispanics make up 32 percent of all U.S. citizens in the normal age range of Ph.D. candidates, only 7 percent of all doctoral recipients are black or Latino. Read more about improving education and increasing diversity... Read the complete article... Information on the IE Consortium...
	Posted: March 16, 2007 Alumna Wins Prestigious Gates Cambridge Scholarship Corinna Kester ('04 Plan II) to study at Cambridge 2004 Plan II graduate Corinna Kester was one of 48 Americans to receive the 2007 Gates Cambridge Scholarship. At Cambridge, she will pursue an MPhil. in Engineering for Sustainable Development. More about the scholarship... Visit the Gates Cambridge Web site...
	Posted: March 13, 2007 March Edition of Alumni Newsletter News from Liberal Arts Dear Friends, The university presented its highest honors at an awards dinner on Jan. 22. It was a banner night for the college, as nine of the 12 award recipients are from Liberal Arts. I was deeply honored to be included as a recipient, along with Paul Woodruff (Philosophy), of the Civitatis Award for my commitment to the university. I am proud to serve alongside such talented and devoted colleagues. Read the rest of the newsletter...
	Posted: March 9, 2007 Students Campaign for Higher Education On Capitol Hill Spring Break Campus leaders to meet with members of Congress AUSTIN, Texas - March 9, 2007 - Student Government leaders from The University of Texas at Austin are forgoing sun, sand and the slopes for Capitol Hill during their spring vacation, March 13-16, for the third annual "SG in DC" program. More about SG in DC... Visit the Student Government Web site...
	Posted: March 12, 2007 Liberal Arts Advisors Honored for Excellence Two advisors win university's James Vick Advising Award Academic advisors Stacey Amorous (Humanities/Liberal Art Honors) and Richard Ribb (Student Division) won the 2007 James W. Vick Texas Excellence Awards for Academic Advising. The award seeks to promote quality advising at The University of Texas at Austin by publicly recognizing advisors who have had an effective, positive influence on the educational experience of university students. Only four of these university-wide, student-nominated honors are given every year.
	Posted: March 8, 2007 Daylight-saving Time Affects Work Habits, Economy Research shows television viewing also impacted AUSTIN, Texas - March 8, 2007 - People adjust their daily routines to accommodate different time zones and changes in daylight-saving time, new research from The University of Texas at Austin shows. More about the impact of daylight-saving time... Read the complete study... Visit Dr. Hamermesh's Web site...
	Posted: March 7, 2007 Submit Your Feedback on Dean Finalists Provide your confidential thoughts on the four finalists The final four candidates for the dean of the College of Liberal Arts have met with faculty, staff and students. The search committee invites the university community to offer feedback on the candidates. Review the finalists and provide feedback... More about the dean search...
	Posted: February 28, 2007 February Edition of Liberal Arts Insider Faculty and staff newsletter The university presented its highest honors at an awards dinner on Jan. 22. It was a banner night for the college, as nine of the 12 award recipients are from Liberal Arts. Read the rest of The Insider...
	Posted: February 14, 2007 Dean Finalist Forums Schedule Faculty, staff, students invited to meet with candidates The liberal arts community of faculty, staff and students are invited to attend forums to meet with the finalists for the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts position. View the schedule... Info about the finalists...
	Posted: February 19, 2007 Winner of First Dylan Thomas Prize to Visit Campus Welsh writer to give workshops, master class, public reading AUSTIN, Texas--Welsh author Rachel Trezise, winner of the first Dylan Thomas Prize for the short story collection "Fresh Apples," will be in residence at The University of Texas at Austin March 6-8. During her stay, Trezise will give several workshops, a master class and a public reading. More about the author... Learn more about the Dylan Thomas Prize... Visit the Department of English Web site...
	Posted: February 9, 2007 Researchers Examine Romantic Relationships Expert faculty available to discuss relationships Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin examine the science and sociology of intimate relationships--from the initial attraction between two people to the effects of long-term compatibility and separation. The following experts are available to discuss their research on human relationships. Meet the experts...
	Posted: February 9, 2007 Finalists Announced for Dean of College of Liberal Arts Position Finalists to meet with members of university community AUSTIN, Texas--Four candidates for the position of dean of the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Austin have been selected as finalists and will meet with faculty, students and staff members of the college in open forums in February and March. The candidates also will meet with university administrators and deans. More about the finalists... High-resolution images of the candidates...
	Posted: December 1, 2006 Public Affairs Advisory Committee Faculty and staff recognized for work with media, promotion of departments The Public Affairs Advisory Committee for the College of Liberal Arts recognizes the faculty and staff members who work with the media on a regular basis and who promote their departments' and colleagues' good work. Liberal Arts comprises the largest community at the university. With 600 faculty members, 450 staff members and an average of 15,000 students, it would be impossible to surface stories and opportunities without the committee's advice, perspective and recommendations. Meet the committee...
	Posted: February 5, 2007 Lawrence Named One of History News Network's Top Young Historians Professor honored for Vietnam, Cold War research Associate professor of history Mark Lawrence was chosen as one of the nation's "Top Young Historians" by the History News Network. More about Lawrence... View the History News Network's profile on Lawrence...
	Posted: February 5, 2007 In Memoriam: Molly Ivins Columnist's papers available at university The Center for American History at The University of Texas at Austin pays tribute to Molly Ivins, nationally syndicated political columnist, author, and lecturer who focused her attention on the Texas Legislature and state politics, United States government, national politics and social issues. Ivins donated her papers to the archives of the Center for American History in 1993 and continued to make additions to her collection during the course of her work. More about Ivins... Guide to the Molly Ivins Papers...
	Posted: January 29, 2007 2007 Pro Bene Meritis Awards Recipients have shown dedication to Liberal Arts The College of Liberal Arts is proud to announce the winners of the 2007 Pro Bene Meritis awards. Professor David Oshinsky, Dr. Denton Cooley, and Professor Robert Solomon (posthumously) were chosen for their outstanding service to the College of Liberal Arts. More about the award recipients... Visit Professor Oshinsky's Web site... Visit Professor Solomon's Web site...
	Posted: January 24, 2007 President Powers Leads Delegation to Mexico Powers to meet with Ambassador Garza, university alumni AUSTIN, Texas--U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Antonio Garza will host a reception to honor William Powers Jr., president of The University of Texas at Austin, Thursday, Jan. 25, at the ambassador's residence in Mexico City. Garza will welcome hundreds of university alumni who live in Mexico, an Austin delegation and the university's partners on both sides of the U.S.- Mexico border. More about the Mexico visit... Information on the February NAFTA conference... Statesman article: Building connections in Mexico...
	Posted: January 22, 2007 Professor Robert Solomon Dies Philosophy professor was noted scholar Professor Robert C. Solomon died Tuesday, Jan. 2 at the age of 64. He was the Quincy Lee Centennial Professor of Business and Philosophy and a Distinguished Teaching Professor. More about Professor Solomon... Read the Austin American-Statesman obituary... Students remember Solomon on austinist.com...
	Posted: January 19, 2007 Graduate Research Award Winners Graduate students to receive research funding Congratulations to the recipients of the 2006-07 Liberal Arts Graduate Research Awards. The purpose of the fellowship program is to fund research and research-related expenses of graduate students who are in the second or third year of their graduate programs. This year's winners... More information on the awards...
	Posted: January 8, 2007 Liberal Arts Professors Recognized by University University's most prestigious awards honor faculty Recipients of some of the most prestigious awards given by The University of Texas at Austin to faculty and supporters of higher education will be honored Jan. 22 at an awards dinner at the Blanton Museum of Art hosted by William Powers Jr., president of The University of Texas at Austin. Nine of the twelve recipients are from the College of Liberal Arts. More about the award recipients...
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December Health Notes

University experts on evolutionary health, health communication

Archeology Researcher Purchases Dig Site, Preserves History

Gault site was major activity area for nomadic Clovis people

Creative Work Has Health Advantages

Study also finds those with higher levels of education tend to be more creative

Adapting to Pregnancy Played Key Role in Human Evolution, Study Shows

Male, female spine evolved differently

Most Ancient Case of Tuberculosis Found in 500,000-Year-Old Human

Evidence Suggests Vitamin D Deficiency Endangers Migrating Populations

University of Texas System Seeks Volunteers

UT Volunteer Corps to help increase college participation

Liberal Arts Graduate Earns Prestigious Marshall Scholarship

Zain Yoonas receives one of 37 national awards

Professor Teaches Russian with Rock Music

Thomas Garza uses videos from MTV Russia to supplement language instruction

Harrington Fellows Program Names 2007-08 Scholars

Three are Liberal Arts Faculty and Graduate Fellows

Books that Changed America

Liberal Arts experts featured in university homepage banner story

History alum stars in Jeep commercial, new movie

Ex-longhorn belts "Rock Me Gently" in popular ad

J. Robert Cade Dies at 80

Liberal Arts alumnus was inventor of Gatorade

Brian Bremen Earns Burnt Orange Apple Award

University-wide award recognizes outstanding teaching

Pro Bene Meritis Awards: Call for Submissions

Nominations due Nov. 30

Football Game Days Tops for Drinking Among College Students

Alcohol consumption on par with New Year's, Halloween, study shows

White Children More Positive Toward Blacks After Learning About Racism

Study shows kids benefit from learning about racism faced by historical figures

November Health Notes

University experts discuss depression, superbugs

Lecturer Serves on Campus Safety and Security Committee

Meteorologist Troy Kimmel works to keep Texans safe in severe weather

November Education Notes

Nov. 12-16 is International Education Week

UT Sweeps Grad Student Awards in Geography and Environment

Students take top honors in Southwest region

Professor Emeritus James McKie Dies at 85

Economist had 70-year relationship with university

Daylight-saving Time Affects Work Habits, Television Viewing

People adjust daily routines with time change, research shows

Texas Book Festival Honors Hinojosa-Smith for Lifetime Achievement

Nov. 3 event at Capitol celebrates literature of Texas-Mexico borderlands

Professor John Warfield Dies at 71

Former director of CAAAS fought for racial equality on campus

Alumna Jenna Bush Writes About Her Work with UNICEF

"Ana's Story: A Journey of Hope" now available in bookstores

Experts Available to Discuss Halloween, Dia de los Muertos

Professors research vampires, ghosts and witches

October Education Notes

Graduate School Pipeline Programs

Oct. Liberal Arts Insider Now Online

Newsletter highlights faculty and staff honors, new publications

Humanities Institute Announces 2007-08 Community Sabbatical Recipients

Program provides flexible leave time for staff at Central Texas non-profits

Researchers Underscore Limitations of Genetic Ancestry Tests

Assistant Professor Deborah Bolnick urges caution when interpreting results

Professor Testifies in Congressional Hearing on Women in Science

Ritter is director of Center for Women's and Gender Studies

Strauss Center, Russian University Announce Partnership

Four Liberal Arts professors serve as faculty fellows

Podcasts, Blogs Replace Costly Textbooks in Language Learning

Texas Language Technology Center earns grant for new Web sites

Vincent Appoints Leadership Team to Enhance Diversity

Two Liberal Arts professors join Division of Diversity and Community Engagement

Value of Multilingual Workforce Explored by 2007 Texas Language Summit Project

Professor Itty Abraham serves as principal investigator

Memorial Fellowship Honors Professor Carlota S. Smith

Fellowship will support graduate students in linguistics