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Task Force Recommends Gender Equity Plan
Co-Chair Gretchen Ritter advocates initiative to eliminate faculty gender gap
McCain Ahead of Obama in Texas, Poll Shows
23 Percent Believe Obama is Muslim
Education Notes: Experts for American Indian Heritage Month
Scholars are available to discuss research on Native American issues and identity
Humanities Institute Announces 2008-09 Community Sabbatical Recipients
Program helps professionals improve non-profit services
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Lecture Examines New Political Challenges in Mexico
November 18
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Olmec Sculpture Unveiling Ceremony
November 19
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Discussion Examines the Threat of Nuclear Proliferation
November 20, 5:30 PM
Symposium Highlights Origins of Ancient Mexican Civilization
November 20 - 21
Symposium Spotlights the History and Future of Latino Printmaking
November 21
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Feature
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.
Spotlight
H.W. Brands Examines Barack Obama's Speaking Style in the Chronicle of Higher Education