Olmec Sculpture Unveiling Ceremony
November 19
Nettie Lee Benson Latin American Collection at the Sid Richardson Hall (SRH) breezeway
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
The Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS) will unveil "El Rey," a full-scale stone reproduction of Olmec Colossal Head No.1.
Discussion Examines the Threat of Nuclear Proliferation
November 20
LBJ Library, Brown Room, 10th Floor
5:30 PM
The Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law presents "Reducing Nuclear Threats," a conversation with former Georgia senator Sam Nunn.
Symposium Highlights Origins of Ancient Mexican Civilization
November 20-21
AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center
The Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies will host a symposium on Olmec art and archaeology, "Olmec: The Origins of Ancient Mexican Civilization," Nov. 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Nov. 21, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Symposium Spotlights the History and Future of Latino Printmaking
November 21
Texas Union, Santa Rita Suite 3.502
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
The Center for Mexican American Studies will host "U.S. Latino Printmaking in the 21st Century," a symposium exploring the legacy of Latino printmaking.
Discussion Examines the Integration of Indian Nurses in the U.S. Workforce
November 21
Avaya Auditorium (ACES), Room 2.302
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
The Center for Asian American Studies presents "I Want to See a Real Nurse," a discussion with Sheba George, assistant professor of social science at Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science. The discussion will explore the challenges Indian immigrant nurses face in the U.S. workforce.
Thanksgiving Holiday
November 27-28
The University of Texas at Austin will be closed Nov. 27-28 for the Thanksgiving Holiday and will reopen Dec. 1.
Orange Santa Gift Drive Concludes with Holiday Sing-along
December 5
Main Building, West Mall Steps
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Students, faculty and staff from The University of Texas at Austin will gather on the West Mall steps of the Main Building at noon on Dec. 5 to celebrate Songs of the Season, a holiday sing-along that will feature an appearance by Orange Santa.
Film Series Explores African Diaspora
September 29- December 1
Beauford H. Jester Center, Room A232
12:00 PM
Adam Williams, Radio-TV-Film graduate student, with support from the Center for African and African American Studies and the Black Graduate Student Association, presents a documentary series: "Africans throughout the Diaspora: Contemporary and Collective Oppression 500 Years Later." The series will run through both the fall and spring semesters.
Fall Commencement 2008
December 6
Frank Erwin Center
6:00 PM
Join the Class of 2008 to celebrate fall commencement at The University of Texas at Austin. A joint Liberal Arts commencement ceremony for Undergraduate Studies and Graduate Studies will be held at the Frank Erwin Center on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, at 6 p.m.
Final Exams
December 10-16
The last class day for the fall semester is Friday, Dec. 5 and final exams are Dec. 10-16. Check the Office of the Registrar's Web site for your final exam schedule.
Winter Break Schedule
December 22- January 2
The university will be closed Dec. 22 to Jan. 2. Classes begin for the spring semester Tuesday, Jan. 20.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 19
The university will be closed Monday, Jan. 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.