2007 CoLA Events

Paul Woodruff speaks about the "Vision for Core Curriculum"

The Association of Professionals in Student Affairs (APSA) will hold its monthly meeting with special guest Paul Woodruff, dean of undergraduate studies and professor of philosopy. Woodruff will speak about the "Vision for Core Curriculum" at the university. The event is free and open to all members of the campus community. Lunch will be provided.

Final Exams

The last class day for the fall semester is Friday, Dec. 7 and final exams are Dec. 12-18. Check the Office of the Registrar's Web site for your final exam schedule.

Book Signing: "Party Pieces" by English Professor Alan Friedman

Follett's Intellectual Property hosts a booksigning, performance and reception for "Party Pieces: Oral Storytelling and Social Performance in Joyce and Beckett" by Alan Friedman, professor of English.

Fall Commencement 2007

Join the Class of 2007 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. 8, 2007, at 6 p.m. Due to ongoing renovation of Bass Concert Hall, Liberal Arts Graduate Studies will participate in the Liberal Arts joint ceremony for the fall commencement exercise only.

Orange Santa Gift Drive Concludes with Holiday Sing-along

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. 7 to celebrate Songs of the Season, a holiday sing-along that will feature an appearance by Orange Santa. Songs of the Season features combined choral organizations from the School of Music.

John L. Warfield Memorial

A memorial service will be held Friday, Dec. 7 for former Center for African and African American Studies Director John L. Warfield. Warfield died Oct. 25 in Kalamazoo, Mich., after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He was 71.

Lecture Examines Liberal Arts Curriculum

Dr. Herbert I. London, president of the Hudson Institute in New York City, will speak on "The Struggle for the Curriculum," as the final speaker in the lecture series, "The Essence of a Liberal Education: Defining the Core." The event is free and open to the public.

Symposium: Sustaining Performance under Stress

The Center for Strategic and Innovative Technologies and its co-sponsors, the Institute for Advanced Technology and the Army Research Laboratory, cordially invite you to join leading researchers for the Sustaining Performance under Stress Symposium. The program highlights the latest in psychology, neuroscience and kinesiology. University of Texas at Austin psychologist Brad Love will present on his computational models of human cognition.

Performing Blackness Show Highlights Female Blues Musicians

The Center for African and African American Studies (CAAAS) presents artist Sharon Bridgforth as part of its Performing Blackness Series. Bridgforth will read from her work in progress, "delta dandi," which explores the life of a blues woman musician traveling with a jazz band in the 1940s, at the height of the birth of bebop.

Journalist Discusses Women in the North Caucasus

Freelance journalist and author Gisela Erbslöh will lecture on "Prometheus' Daughters: Women among the ruins of the North Caucasus."

Erbslöh works for acoustic and print media, covering Russian, Ukrainian, and white Russian culture, history, literature, ecology, media and children's culture. She will discuss the challenges women in the Caucasus face today in maintaining their traditional way of life.

Brown Bag Lunch Explores Use of Music Videos in Language Teaching

The Texas Language Technology Center presents its final brown bag lunch of the semester with Tom Garza, chair of the Department of Slavic and Eurasian Studies and director of the Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies.

Garza will discuss the "Rockin' Russian" project (in development), which will help students learn Russian through music videos. The event is free and open to the public.

Film Screening "No Turning Back"

The Center for Asian American Studies (CAAS) screens "No Turning Back" (2003) as part of CAAS's Immigration and Migration semester theme.

Thanksgiving Holiday

The University of Texas at Austin will be closed Nov. 22-23 for the Thanksgiving Holiday and will reopen Nov. 26.

Lecture "Managing Nuclear Waste: The Illogic of Reprocessing"

The Robert Strauss Center for International Security and Law presents a lecture titled "Managing Nuclear Waste: The Illogic of Reprocessing." Princeton's Dr. Frank von Hippel will discuss how nuclear powerplants may contribute to proliferation of nuclear weapons if the Department of Energy succeeds at reversing a three-decade U.S. policy opposed to reprocessing of nuclear waste.

Goldman Sachs Exec Discusses China's Economy

Robert D. Hormats, vice chairman of Goldman Sachs International will discuss "The Impact of China on the Global Economy and the Challenges and Opportunities it Poses" as part of the Distinguished Lectures on East Asia. Admission is free and open to the public.

Memorial for Professor Robert Dawson

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 17 at the Protho Theater at the Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center, for Robert Dawson, French and Italian professor, who died June 4 in Paris at the age of 63.

Liberal Arts ITS 3rd Friday: Technology in the Classroom

Interested in seeing how university faculty and staff use technology in teaching? Liberal Arts Instructional Technology Services (LAITS) is pleased to host another year of "3rd Friday" presentations for the 2007-08 academic year. This year's presentations are a conglomerate of technology projects developed by staff and faculty members from Liberal Arts ITS, the Division of Instructional Innovation and Assessment, and the colleges of Liberal Arts and Fine Arts.

Sen. Kirk Watson Discusses Texas Politics

The Texas Politics Project presents a lecture from Sen. Kirk Watson (D-Austin). Admission is free and open to the public.

Lecture Examines Ethnic Cleansing and Racism

Dr. Michael Mann, distinguished professor of sociology at UCLA, presents a lecture on "Ethnic Cleansing and Racism: How Often Are the Victims Considered Non- or Sub-Human." This is the second installment in the Humanities Institute 2007-8 Distinguished Lecture Series, "Imagining the Human."

Forbes Journalist Discusses "Reporting on Russia"

Forbes journalist Heidi Brown will discuss "Reporting on Russia: Getting Beyond Stories of Oligarchs and Murder."

Former Presidential Aide Discusses "Executive Power Under Siege"

The Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law will host a talk on "Executive Power Under Siege" as part of its International Security Speaker Series. David Rivkin, a partner with the law firm Baker Hostetler LLP in Washington, D.C., will make a presentation and take questions.

Gallery Talk: "Love Letters," the Public Art of Charles White

The Center for African and African American Studies hosts "Love Letters," a gallery talk about the public art of Charles White, presented by guest curator Ian White. The exhibit will run from Nov. 9 to Dec. 15. For more information, contact Stephanie Lang, program coordinator, at 512-471-1794 or stephanielang@mail.utexas.edu.

Patrick Rosal: Poetry Reading and Book Signing

The Center for Asian American Studies (CAAS) hosts visiting poet and professor, Patrick Rosal. He will be reading passages from his book "My American Kundiman". Book signing will follow reading. This event is free and open to the public.

Enron Whistleblower Discusses Ethical Leadership in the 21st Century

Sherron Watkins, a former vice president of Enron, will discuss "The Courage of Your Convictions: Ethical Leadership in the 21st Century," on Monday, Nov. 5. Watkins was Time Magazine's Co-Person of the Year (2002) for exposing Enron's accounting practices. Tickets are available in Gebauer Room 2.200.

Lecture: "Who Controls the CIA? The Dangers of Outsourcing"

The Robert Strauss Center for International Security and Law presents the lecture, "Who Controls the CIA? The Dangers of Outsourcing," by author and security expert R.J. Hillhouse at 5 p.m., Nov. 1, 2007. Hillhouse will address the growing outsourcing of intelligence and military operations and its impact on U.S. national security.

Ransom Center Kicks Off Texas Book Festival with "Literary Austin" Event

The Texas Book Festival and the Harry Ransom Center present a panel of Austin writers who will discuss their contributions to "Literary Austin," an anthology edited by Don Graham, a leading authority on Texas literature and culture. Graham is the Dobie Regents Professor in American and English Literature at The University of Texas at Austin.

Combs Discusses Revitalizing Comptroller's Office

The Texas Politics Project welcomes Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Susan Combs who will discuss "A New Day at the Comptroller's Office: Simpler, Smarter, Faster."

Screening: Independent Short Films by Women Make Movies

The Center for Women's and Gender Studies (CWGS) presents a night of short films from independent women filmmakers that address global issues of women and technology. The event is free and open to the public. Scholars from CWGS will lead a discussion following the screening.

Kids Invited to Longhorn Halloween

The children of university staff, faculty and students will have a safe place to wear costumes and enjoy fun activities at the "Longhorn Halloween" carnival in the Frank Erwin Center from 2-5 p.m. on Oct. 29. The free event features games and activities such as a haunted house, face painting, fortune telling, a chemistry circus and fire safety programs that will include a close-up look at a real fire engine.

Brazil Week Explores Brazilian Culture, Current Affairs

Brazil Week 2007 explores the latest trends in Brazilian culture and current affairs in a series of events that are free and open to the public.

Liberal Arts Career Expo

Find an internship, meet potential employers and get a jump on your career. Participating employers include AmeriCorps, Austin Film Festival, BookPros/Phenix and Phenix, Chase Bank, Dell, Four Seasons Hotel, Goldman, Sachs, and Co., Google, Make-a-Wish Foundation and the Walt Disney Company. Come professionally dressed and bring several copies of your resume.

Deadline: Apply to Graduate

Students planning to graduate in December must apply to graduate by 5 p.m. on Oct. 24, 2007. If you are officially enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts, you may apply to graduate online.

If you have questions about graduation, visit the Student Division in the Gebauer Building, Room 2.200 or call 512-471-4271 to talk with a Student Division advisor.

Humanities Institute Lecture Series: Imagining the Human

The theme of this year's Distinguished Visiting Lecturers Series at the Humanities Institute is "Imagining the Human." Katherine Hayles, distinguished professor of English at UCLA, presents the first lecture in the series, with a focus on "Re-envisioning the human in an information-intensive era." Hayles specializes in the interrelations between literature and science in the 20th and 21st-centuries and in electronic textuality.

Liberal Arts Week 2007

Liberal Arts Council hosts Liberal Arts Week Oct. 22-26. All students, faculty and staff are invited. Through programs, lectures and events, the Liberal Arts Council works to build community and diversity throughout the college and to create an intimate college experience at a public university.

2007 Parents' Weekend

Liberal Arts parents are invited to the 2007 College of Liberal Arts' Parents' Weekend. Enjoy a dinner with faculty, staff and students, an open house and a series of short classes taught by the college's distinguished faculty.

Conference: Asia in Latin America

A conference exploring the histories, literatures, and ideologies of Asians in the Americas. Keynote speaker Jeffrey Lesser, of Emory University will speak on "How Shizuo Osawa became 'Mario the Jap' and other Stories of Brazilian Ethnicity."

Liberal Arts ITS 3rd Friday

Interested in seeing how university faculty and staff use technology in teaching? Liberal Arts Instructional Technology Services (LAITS) is pleased to host another year of "3rd Friday" presentations for the 2007-08 academic year. This year's presentations are a conglomerate of technology projects developed by staff and faculty members from Liberal Arts ITS, the Division of Instructional Innovation and Assessment, and the colleges of Liberal Arts and Fine Arts.

Symptomatically Black: A Creolization of the Political

Barnor Hesse, associate professor in African American studies, political science and sociology at Northwestern University, will give a diaspora talk titled "Symptomatically Black: A Creolization of the Political." Hesse researches political genealogies in the African diaspora, racism and western governmentalities and conceptual methodologies in African diaspora studies.

"Women and the Rise of the Welfare State in Argentina"

Ohio State University historian Donna Guy presents a lecture on "Women and the Rise of the Welfare State in Argentina" as part of the Latin American Distinguished Speaker Series

Campus Fusion Week

Campus Fusion is the culmination of the "Week of Dialogue," a collaborative vision built by the Multicultural Information Center and Student Government at The University of Texas at Austin. Events include a Kick-Off Rally on the West Mall, Love Your Body Day, Town Hall Meeting, Spoken World Night and a Culmination Event, which includes a talent show and performance showcase. For a complete list of events, http://www.utexas.edu/diversity/ campusfusion/indexmain.html .

POSTPONED: Former Presidential Aide Discusses "Executive Power Under Siege"

**This event has been postponed. Information on the rescheduled date will be announced on http://www.robertstrausscenter.org/events/ .**

The Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law will host a talk on "Executive Power Under Siege" as part of its International Security Speaker Series. David Rivkin, a partner with the law firm Baker Hostetler LLP in Washington, D.C., will make a presentation and take questions.

Film Screening "Displaced in the New South"

The Center for Asian American Studies (CAAS) screens "Displaced in the New South" (1995) as an introduction to a weekend conference 'Asia in Latin America', and part of CAAS's Immigration and Migration semester theme.

Brown Bag Lunch: Mentoring the African American Student Athlete

Faculty and staff are invited to join Leonard Moore for a discussion of "How to Mentor the African American Athlete." Moore is an associate professor of history and director of the Pre-Doctoral Scholar and Mentoring Institute in the Division for Diversity and Community Engagement.

Application Deadline: Undergraduate Research Awards

Liberal Arts students may apply for $1,000 undergraduate research awards to support research and travel to conferences pertaining to their field of study. The deadline is Monday, Oct. 15.

Brown Bag Lunch: Technologies for Language and Culture Studies

The Texas Language Technology Center (TLTC) presents a brown bag lunch and lecture by Claire Bartlett, director of the Language Resource Center and associate director of the Center for the Study of Languages at Rice University. Bartlett will speak on ""Developing, Customizing, and Selecting Technologies for Language and Culture Studies."

"Globalization, the Welfare Gap, and the Rise of the Left in Latin America"

Susan Stokes, John S. Saden Professor of Political Science and Director of the Yale Program on Democracy at Yale University, will speak on "Globalization, the Welfare Gap, and the Rise of the Left in Latin America." The lecture is part of the Department of Government's Comparative Politics Speaker Series.

Speaker of the Texas House Candidate to Discuss State Politics

Representative Brian McCall (R-Plano) will discuss Texas politics in a lecture titled "From the Government and Here to Help" as part of The University of Texas at Austin's Texas Politics Speaker Series. McCall has served in the Texas House of Representatives since 1991, and has declared his candidacy for Speaker of the House. Admission is free and open to the public.

Explore Your Future: Finding a Major and Career Workshop

The Liberal Arts Student Division, the Career Exploration Center, and Liberal Arts Career Services invite all undeclared students to an Explore Your Future Workshop. We will discuss the value of a Liberal Arts degree, what kinds of things to consider when selecting a major and how career planning and internships complement your degree. Seating is limited, so please RSVP.

If you have questions about the event, you can call the main Student Division number at (512) 471-4271 or send a message to gabemlopez@mail.utexas.edu .

History of Globalization - and the Globalization of History

Tony Hopkins, the Walter Prescott Webb Professor of History, will lecture on "The History of Globalization--and the Globalization of History," followed by a question and answer session. A boxed lunch will be served.

Faculty Deadline: Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program

The College of Liberal Arts invites faculty to apply for research funding from the college's Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program, which provides a structured opportunity for faculty to receive assistance with research projects while also giving students exposure to and hands-on experience with conducting research in the various disciplines within the Liberal Arts.

Cesar Chavez Celebration, Statue Unveiling

The bronze statue of civil rights leader Cesar Chavez will be unveiled Oct. 9 on the university's West Mall during a celebration to honor his legacy as an advocate for social justice. The 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. celebration will begin on the Main Mall with entertainment and remarks from student leaders, guests and university officials. Sara Martinez Tucker, undersecretary for the U.S. Department of Education, will deliver the keynote address.

Call for Nominations: President's Leadership Awards 2008

Faculty and staff are invited to nominate students for the Texas Exes' 2008 President's Leadership Awards. The awards are given to one outstanding sophomore, two juniors and three seniors. Nominees should demonstrate leadership qualities and experiences associated with the undergraduate student community of the university. The deadline for nominations is Oct. 8. For questions about the nomination process, please contact Missy Quintela at 512-471-8077 or quintela@alumni.utexas.edu.

National Young Women's Day of Action

National Young Women's Day of Action promotes the leadership and action of young women and provides the opportunity to reflect upon the history of social change enacted by young women. Students faculty and staff are invited to a range of events.

Pavlovian Society of America 2007 Conference

The Pavlovian Society is one of the few scientific forums that fosters the exchange of ideas among scientists studying basic learning mechanisms at behavioral, neurophysiological and molecular levels of analysis.

Actors from the London Stage Present Shakespeare's "Macbeth"

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.

Presented by the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Austin and the University of Notre Dame since 1999, the actors will spend a week on the Austin campus conducting classes and workshops in addition to the public performances.

University of Texas at Austin and Mexico Study South-of-the-Border Poverty, Social Policy

Note to media: Press are invited to the private signing ceremony, from 9:30-10 a.m. in Main 210. RSVP by Oct. 3 to p.diaz@austin.utexas.edu or 512-232-2409

The University of Texas at Austin will sign an agreement with Mexico's Secretariat of Social Development (SEDESOL) to exchange social policy information and resources, granting the university access to the most complete databases on poverty and public policy in Mexico. The private signing, which media can attend, will be followed by a public lecture on poverty in Mexico by Felix Velez Fernandez Varela, SEDESOL sub-secretary of prospective, planning and evaluation.

Middle East Expert Discusses "Pitfalls in Democracy Promotion"

Marina S. Ottaway, director of the Middle East Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, will speak on "Pitfalls in Democracy Promotion," followed by a question and answer session.

Global Challenges Conference Celebrates Strauss Center Launch

The Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law celebrates its launch with inaugural conference, "A Brave New World: Meeting the Global Challenges of the 21st Century." The conference will include two panels with some of the nations' renowned experts on international affairs and global issues.

Troy Kimmel Discusses Latest Meteorological Technology

The Austin Forum presents a lecture by meteorologist Troy Kimmel, senior lecturer in the Department of Geography and the Environment. Kimmel will discuss how computer technology has changed the face of weather analysis and forecasting.

Talk Explores History of Animal Welfare Movement

Janet Davis, chair of the Department of American Studies, will lecture on "Cows, Christians, and Cultural Studies: Forging an Interdisciplinary Perspective on the History of Animal Welfare." The talk is part of a weekly speaker series hosted by the Americo Paredes Center for Cultural Studies.

Explore Your Future: Finding a Major and Career Workshop

This event has been canceled.

The Liberal Arts Student Division, the Career Exploration Center, and Liberal Arts Career Services invite all undeclared students to an Explore Your Future Workshop. We will discuss the value of a Liberal Arts degree, what kinds of things to consider when selecting a major and how career planning and internships complement your degree. Seating is limited, so please RSVP.

If you have questions about the event, you can call the main Student Division number at (512) 471-4271 or send a message to gabemlopez@mail.utexas.edu .

Roundtable Discussion with Gregory Vincent

Students, faculty and staff are invited to join the Division for Diversity and Community Engagement for an open dialogue about diversity issues and pratices in an informal setting. Gregory Vincent, vice president of the division and a professor in the School of Law, will lead the discussion.

Call for Proposals: 2008 Writing Across the Curriculum Conference

The Department of Rhetoric and Writing will host the 2008 International Writing Across the Curriculum conference, attended by scholars across disciplines, May 28-31.

Address Examines Abu Ghraib, America's Prisons

The American Studies Graduate Student Conference presents a keynote address by Ruth Wilson Gilmore on "Understanding America's Addiction to Prisons: From California to Abu Ghraib." Gilmore is chair of the American Studies and Ethnicity department at the University of Southern California, and she is the author of "Golden Gulag: Prisons, Surplus, Crisis, and Opposition in Globalizing California."

"Gender, Technology, and the Girl's Gaze: Female Youth and Film Production"

Part of a much larger project on contemporary girl-made media in the United States, this presentation by Mary Kearney, assistant professor in the Department of Radio Television Film, examines the relationship of female youth and film production.

Lecture: Oscar Wilde and the Masquerade of Victorian Culture

Elizabeth Richmond-Garza, director of the Comparative Literature program and associate professor of English, presents "'Individuality Intensified': Oscar Wilde and the Masquerade of Victorian Culture." The lecture is in conjunction with the Harry Ransom Center exhibition Dress Up: Portrait and Performance in Victorian Photography, on display through December 30.

The Future is Now: the Hispanic Impact on American Politics and Government

Daron Shaw, associate professor of government, is a featured panelist for the Center for Politics and Governance's inaugural conference "The Future is Now: the Hispanic Impact on American Politics and Government." Shaw will participate in the panel titled "The State of Hispanic Politics: Understanding Hispanic Voters and their Electoral Impact."

Brazilian Film Series Screening: Vinicius

Enjoy a free screening of the documentary "Vinicius," as part of the Brazilian Film Series.

Lecture: Space, Tourism, and Slavery in Beaufort, South Carolina

The Center for African and African American Studies (CAAAS) presents the Diaspora Talk Lecture Series. The first lecture is "Ceremonies of Remembrance: Space, Tourism, and Slavery in Beaufort, South Carolina," by Dr. Sandra L. Richards, Northwestern University.

Liberal Arts ITS 3rd Friday

Interested in seeing how university faculty and staff use technology in teaching? Liberal Arts Instructional Technology Services (LAITS) is pleased to begin another year of "3rd Friday" presentations for the upcoming 2007-08 academic year. This year's presentations are a conglomerate of technology projects developed by staff and faculty members from Liberal Arts ITS, the Division of Instructional Innovation and Assessment, and the colleges of Liberal Arts and Fine Arts.

Lecture: "The Death Penalty in America: A Fading Practice?"

In the third installment of the inaugural University Lecture Series, historian David Oshinsky speaks on the history of capital punishment in the U.S. in "The Death Penalty in America: A Fading Practice?". Oshinsky won the 2006 Pulitzer Prize for his book, "Polio: An American Story," which explored the campaign to wipe out polio, the most feared childhood disease of the 1950s.

President's State of the University Address

President William Powers Jr. will present his vision for the future of The University of Texas at Austin at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 19. A reception will follow. All students, staff and faculty are invited to attend. Powers was installed as the university's 28th president in 2006.

Lecture: "Colored Men" and "Hombres Acqui"

Michael Olivas, the William B. Bates Distinguished Chair in Law at the University of Houston Law Center, discusses his book "Colored Men and Hombres Aqui: Hernandez v. Texas and The Emergence of Mexican American Lawyering." A book signing and reception will follow at 6 p.m. at the Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River St.

Sekou Sundiata Memorial

A memorial celebration of the life and works of Sekou Sundiata will be held at 7 p.m. on Sept. 11, 2007 at St. James' Episcopal Church, 3701 E. Martin Luther King Boulevard. The memorial event will feature video and audio footage from Sundiata's America Project residency at The University of Texas at Austin in 2006-07, personal reflections on his life and work, and music and poetry performed in his honor. The event is free and open to the public.

University Lecture Series Features Liberal Arts Faculty

Top faculty from the College of Liberal Arts will speak at the inaugural University Lecture Series Sept. 10, 12, 19 and Oct. 2, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Frank Erwin Center. This community event is designed to bring together members of the freshman class and introduce them to the intellectual riches of the university. All students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends are invited and admission is free.

State of College Address

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.

Lecture: Beyond Today's Crisis: South Asia in 2015

Stephen Cohen, a senior fellow in foreign policy studies at the Brookings Institution, will discuss "Beyond Today's Crisis: South Asia in 2015." Pizza and drinks will be provided.

Texas Beyond History Launches New Cabeza de Vaca Exhibit

TexasBeyondHistory.net, a virtual museum produced by the Texas Archeological Research Laboratory (TARL), introduced a new exhibit, "Learning from Cabeza de Vaca: Revelations about Hunter-Gatherer Foodways at the Dawn of Written History in Texas." The exhibit features early accounts of Texas' native peoples and plants reported by Cabeza de Vaca.

Performing Blackness Series: The Book of Daniel

"The Book of Daniel" is an autobiographical performance that looks at the politics of race, gender and sexuality. Written and performed by Daniel Alexander Jones.

First Day of Classes

The fall semester begins Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007.

Gone to Texas: A Texas-Sized Welcome to All Students

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!

For more information, contact the Office of University Events at 512-471-7753.

Gone to Liberal Arts: Welcome Barbecue for New Students

The College of Liberal Arts welcomes new students with a barbecue dinner prior to GONE TO TEXAS. The event will include BBQ from Poke-e-Jo's, live music performed by bluegrass band, "Run of the Mill," and door prizes from local businesses. Students will have the chance to mingle with Liberal Arts faculty and staff, including advisors, representatives from career services and UTeach, and Liberal Arts Council members.

MooovIn Hospitality Welcomes New Students

Warm welcomes from volunteers offering assistance will greet new and returning students and their parents moving in to residence halls at The University of Texas at Austin Aug. 24-26 for the fall semester.

Shakespeare at Winedale Summer Season 2007

The 37th season of Shakespeare at Winedale begins July 18 and features three of the bard's beloved plays: "Comedy of Errors," "Measure for Measure" and "Richard II." Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults. Call the Shakespeare at Winedale box office at 512-471-4726 to make reservations.

Application Deadline: 2007-08 Free Minds Project

The Free Minds Project provides Travis County adults living on low to moderate incomes with a chance to fulfill their intellectual potential and to "jumpstart" their college education. Applications are due Sunday, July 15, 2007.

Film Series: Slavic and East European Comedies

Back by popular demand, it's the Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies (CREEES) Summer Film Series. This year's theme is Slavic and East European Comedies, featuring 10 classic and modern comedies from around the region. All films are free and open to the public and have English subtitles.

Second Summer Term Classes Begin

Classes begin for the second summer term July 9. The last class day for second-term and whole-session courses is August 10.

University Holiday: Independence Day

The University of Texas at Austin will be closed Wednesday, July 4 for the Independence Day holiday.

South Asia Institute Hosts Texas Language Summit

Application Deadline: Texas Language Technology Center Grants

The Texas Language Technology Center (TLTC) is accepting applications from qualified Liberal Arts graduate students interested in foreign language instructional technology (one student per semester: Fall 2007 and Spring 2008). Grants are equivalent to TAships/AIships ($7,000 - $8,000). Grant proposals should be submitted by 5 p.m. on June 15, 2007, to info@tltc.la.utexas.edu. Proposals will be reviewed and rated by the TLTC Advisory Committee, and final funding decisions will be announced by July 15, 2007.

Government Professors Discuss Texas Lyceum Poll Results

Texans appear to be in line with much of the nation when it comes to choosing their favorite 2008 presidential candidate according to numbers released today by the Texas Lyceum Poll. University of Texas at Austin Government professors Daron Shaw and Jim Henson conducted the poll, commissioned by the Texas Lyceum, a non-partisan, non-profit statewide leadership group focused on public policy facing Texas and the nation. The poll shows many Texans remain undecided in the primary elections while general election trial ballots indicate a tight general election.

Members of the media who wish to speak to Daron Shaw and Jim Henson regarding The Texas Lyceum poll results are invited to join them on a conference call today, June 14 at 1 p.m. The number is 1-888-296-6500, guest code 298528#.

Film Series: Slavic and East European Comedies

Back by popular demand, it's the Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies (CREEES) Summer Film Series. This year's theme is Slavic and East European Comedies, featuring 10 classic and modern comedies from around the region. All films are free and open to the public and have English subtitles.

English Department Hosts Joyce Conference; Irish Poet Paul Muldoon to Give Reading

AUSTIN, Texas - The Department of English at The University of Texas at Austin will host the International James Joyce Conference June 13-17. The event will honor the lifetime achievement of Tom Staley, director of the Harry Ransom Center (HRC), and feature noted poets and scholars such as Paul Muldoon, Vicki Mahaffey and Sean Walsh.

Liberal Arts ITS Faculty Training Workshops: Open Sessions

Liberal Arts Instructional Technology Services (LAITS) is holding six open sessions as part of its annual Faculty Technology Training Workshop. Join faculty and staff from the College of Liberal Arts in discussion of how the university community develops technology projects and uses technology to teach.

Summer Orientation Sessions Welcome New Students

Congratulations on being admitted to the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Austin! We know this is an exciting and busy time for you and you may be wondering what you should be doing to prepare for entering the university. Follow the steps outlined on the "Be a Longhorn" Web site, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Teaching Conference Discusses Women's Role in World Studies

"Restoring Women to World Studies," Hemispheres 2007 Summer Teachers' Institute, will explore the historicall and contemporary position of women in Latin America, the Middle East, Russia, East Europe and Eurasia and South Asia.

Professors Examine Race and Gender with Teachers Preparing for First Class at Ann Richards School

AUSTIN, Texas - Professors from The University of Texas at Austin will explore educational issues such as racial stereotypes and gender biases with teachers at the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders.

First Class of "Free Minds" Graduate This May; Program Introduces Liberal Arts to Low-Income Citizens

AUSTIN, Texas-The inaugural class of the Humanities Institute's Free Minds Project, which fills a gap in the education market by extending a liberal arts education to adults living on low to moderate incomes, will graduate this May.

2007 Spring Commencement

The University of Texas at Austin celebrates the academic attainment of our graduates with a wide spectrum of Commencement activities in a fun-filled and memorable weekend. Degree candidates, their families and friends are invited to the university-wide Commencement, the most important event of the academic year.

The College of Liberal Arts hosts additional convocation ceremonies for its various departments.

Memorial Service Set for Gordon Bennett, Professor Who Studied China and Japan

AUSTIN, Texas - A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, May 17 at Trinity United Methodist Church at 600 East 50th St., for Gordon Bennett, associate professor of government and Asian studies, who died on May 11 at the age of 67.

Faculty Deadline: Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program

The College of Liberal Arts invites faculty to apply for research funding from the college's new Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program, which will provide a structured opportunity for faculty to receive assistance with research projects while also giving students exposure to and hands-on experience with conducting research in the various disciplines within the Liberal Arts. Applications for the fall apprenticeships are due May 15.

Living Newspapers End-of-Year Showcase

At the Living Newspapers Across the Disciplines End-of-Year Showcase, area students perform plays about human rights issues drawn from the headlines. The event includes performances by students in Margaret Woodruff-Wielding's Introduction to Humanities Class at Austin Community College, as well as a filmed staging of the play "got rights?" performed by students from Michelle Ludwig's Troupe St. Stephen's, among others. These original, student-written plays will cover issues ranging from child poverty to the environment.

Researchers Examine the Science of Social Interaction, Reconciling the Head and the Heart, Analyzing Racial Fears

AUSTIN, Texas-Psychologists, neuroscientists and economists will examine the science of social interactions-from fears about race to emotion-based decision-making-at The University of Texas at Austin's "Neural Systems of Social Behavior" conference at the Hilton Hotel, May 11-13.

Second Annual Children's Shakespeare Festival

Elementary students from across Texas perform selections from Shakespeare's plays in original Elizabethan verse. Admission is free and open to the public.

Tower Bells to Toll on Day of Remembrance

The Tower bells at The University of Texas at Austin will toll May 4 during UT Remembers, a traditional day of remembrance honoring members of the university community who died in the previous year.

Consul General Helps Celebrate History and Impact of Cinco de Mayo

The Teresa Lozano Long Institute for Latin American Studies (LLILAS) and the Center for Mexican American Studies (CMAS) present "Cinco de Mayo and the Forging of Two Nations," a discussion of the history and the current impact of the celebration of Cinco de Mayo, with special guest Rosalba Ojeda Y Calderon, the newly appointed consul general of Mexico in Austin. Reception to follow.

46th Annual Staff Recognition Program and President's Reception

Thirty Staff Excellence Award winners and two Outstanding Supervisor Award winners will be recognized along with staff who have 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 years of service. All employees, family members, and friends of the honorees are invited to join us to celebrate these outstanding and dedicated employees.

Peace and Justice Day

Join the Center for African and African American Studies (CAAAS) to celebrate International Workers' Day as they share poems, songs, flowers and speeches.

Alejandro Escovedo, David Garza Celebrate Latin Music Month

Austin favorites Alejandro Escovedo and David Garza will perform as part of the Latino Music Month Kick-Off and Hecho En Tejas Celebration.

Professor Examines Internet's Effect on Asia's Identity

Tracy Dahlby, the Frank A. Bennack Chair in Journalism at The University of Texas at Austin, will discuss "'Mediamorphosis' in Asia." A 3 p.m. reception precedes the event.

Shakespeare at Winedale's "Spring Festival of Play"

Elementary students from across Texas perform selections from Shakespeare's plays in original Elizabethan verse. Admission is free and open to the public.

Shakespeare Takes Center Stage at Winedale Events

The Shakespeare at Winedale program presents two events featuring performances of William Shakespeare's work, including "Henry IV" and "Romeo and Juliet."

Latin American Demography Conference

The Population Research Center (PRC) hosts the "Latin American Demography: Past, Present and Future" conference, which will feature the research of PRC alumni. Topics include family change and gender, social policy, migration and border studies, reproductive health, social and labor mobility and aging.

For more information, contact Bryan Roberts at brr@prc.utexas.edu or 232-6329.

Famed Novelist Discusses Literature and Censorship in Putin's Russia

Vladimir Sorokin was born in a small town outside of Moscow in 1955. He trained as an engineer at the Moscow Institute of Oil and Gas, but turned to art and writing, becoming a major presence in the Moscow underground of the 1980s.

Afro-Mexico: Dancing Between Myth and Reality

The Center for African and African American Studies (CAAAS) presents: Afro-Mexico Dancing Between Myth and Reality

Professors Discuss Race in the Classroom

Four professors tackle the controversies of tough classroom discussions in a panel discussion on "Race in the Classroom."

Child Development Center Book Drive

The Child Development Center invites you to celebrate the Week of the Young Child by donating to our book drive April 25-May 11. The center will be collecting new and gently used books in donation boxes around campus, and will accept children's books for all age groups as well as parent resource books.

Shakespeare Now! Series Features English Professors

The Shakespeare Now! Series offers a different approach to interpreting the ever-changing meaning of Shakespeare's work. English professors Eric Mallin and Douglas Bruster will discuss Hamlet's "To be or not to be" soliloquy, and "Godless Shakespeare," an account of the absence of God and belief in Shakespeare's plays. Refreshments will be served.

Cattleman Discusses Doing Business with Fidel

John Parke Wright, an American cattle investor, will discuss his experiences doing business with Cuba despite U.S. trade restrictions. The Wright family cattle and shipping business was founded in west Texas in 1900, and later diversified to Florida and Cuba before the revolution.

For more information, contact Paloma Diaz at 512-471-8593.

National Book Award Winner Discusses Ecological Concerns

The Plan II Honors Program will host environmental author and essayist Barry Lopez for the Joynes Room Distinguished Authors and Poets Series. The San Francisco Chronicle calls Lopez "the nation's premier nature writer."

LAITS Third Friday

Interested in using technology in teaching? Liberal Arts Instructional Technology Services (LAITS) 3rd Friday series showcases how University of Texas at Austin faculty have put technology to work in and out of the classroom. Each month two or three presentations are followed by open discussion.

Endowed Lecture Explores Chekhov Masterpiece

Writer, actor and director James Loehlin, associate professor in the Department of English, will offer insights on Anton Chekhov's "The Cherry Orchard" in a lecture titled "Stanislavsky has ruined my play: Chekhov's 'Cherry Orchard' at the Moscow Theatre" for the 2007 David O. Nilsson Lecture in Contemporary Drama.

Game Court 2007: Students Design Alternative, Non-violent Video Games

The University of Texas at Austin's Science, Technology and Society (STS) Program and the Electronic Game Developers Society will host Game Court 2007. The annual event, held in conjunction with Austin Community College, asks Central Texas college students to present socially redeeming digital game concepts to be judged by a panel of game design experts and industry executives. The event is free and open to the public.

Reception Highlights Sociology Prof.'s New Book: "Forbidden Fruit"

Mark Regnerus, assisstant professor of sociology, will discuss his new book "Forbidden Fruit," which examines sexual attitudes and practices of American religious teenagers. He will read selections from the book, which will be available for purchase at a discounted price.

Former Ambassador Examines Nuclear Realities in North Korea

Stephen W. Bosworth, dean of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, will speak on "North Korea: Perspectives and Prospects" as part of the University of Texas at Austin's Distinguished Lectures in East Asia, with a reception to follow. The event is free and open to the public.

Liberal Arts Honors Day

Introduced in 1948, Honors Day is the occasion when students who have achieved academic excellence are honored by administrative officials, academic deans and members of the faculty. Liberal Arts students will be recognized along with their peers from across the university.

A Country in Transition: Experts Review Mexican President's First 100 Days

AUSTIN, Texas-April 10, 2007-The University of Texas at Austin will bring together scholars, policy analysts and politicians representing Mexico's three largest parties to review Felipe Calderon's new administration for a conference titled "President Calderón's First 100 Days in Office: Trends and Directions."

Undergraduate Research Fair

Know anything about China's birth control policy? How about Roman ideas of literary immortality? Or about how children decide what is real? If not, or if you do, please plan to attend the College of Liberal Arts' second annual Undergraduate Research Fair.

Donald D. Harrington Fellows to Present Research Symposium at Amarillo Club

AMARILLO, Texas--The Donald D. Harrington Fellows Program of The University of Texas at Austin will present a research symposium at 4 p.m., April 11 at Amarillo College in the Concert Hall Theatre. The symposium is free and open to the public.

Legislative Blogrolling: An Afternoon with Bloggers of Texas Politics

From the feisty Wonkette.com to the conservative sleuths who uncovered false documents used in a Dan Rather story on "60 Minutes II," political bloggers have more of an impact than many politicians and journalists care to admit. Three of Texas' most popular politcal bloggers will speak on "Legislative Blogrolling" as part of the Texas Politics Speaker Series.

Lecture: Social Movements In Contemporary India

Rajendra Vora, professor of politics and public administration at the University of Pune, India, will discuss "Social Movements In Contemporary India: A Close Look at Dalit and Peoples Movements."

Yoruba Day

The Center for African and African American Studies (CAAAS) presents a celebration of the Yoruba presence in Brazil. Activities include a film screening, fashion show and Brazilian food from Sao Paolo Restaurante.All events are free and open to the public.

Women's and Gender Studies Conference Explores New Research

The Center for Women's and Gender Studies (CWGS) hosts the Emerging Scholarship in Women's and Gender Studies Conference. The 14th annual conference highlights new and exciting scholarship from both graduate and undergraduate students from the university community. Panels include discussions of the effects of gender on social policy, health care, Austin's public spaces, individual identity, film and literature among others.

Seminar Looks at African Feminisms and Women's Spirituality

Teresa Washington, associate professor in the Department of English at Grambling State University, will discuss "African Feminisms and Women's Spirituality" as part of the Center for African and African American Studies (CAAAS) 2007 Africa Seminar Series.

Explore Your Future: Finding a Major and Career Workshop

Undeclared students are invited to attend "Explore Your Future: Finding a Major and Career Workshop."

Forum Explores Implications of Surveillance

The University of Texas at Austin's Science, Technology and Society (STS) Program presents "Surveillance and You," a civic forum to explore the ethical, cultural, technological, security and business aspects of surveillance. Participants will include people from the public, the private sector, academia and government. The event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited and online registration is required.

Keep UT Hate Free Week

Keep UT Hate Free Day took place last year in response to multiple hate crime incidents on campus. The success of this event led to its expansion into a weeklong event this year. The purpose of Keep UT Hate Free Week is to empower and unite the UT Austin Community and to celebrate the formidable diversity of our 40 acres.

Graduation Application Deadline

Students planning to graduate in May 2007 must apply to graduate by 5 p.m. on Monday, March 26. In most cases, students can apply online from the College of Liberal Arts Web site.

Afro-Latin America: Political Actions and Performance Legacies

"Afro-Latin America: Political Actions/Performance Legacies" is a forum to discuss and experience theater, dance, music, and visual art of Afro-Latin America. The two-day event will feature performances, discussions and visuals. Presented by the Center for African and African American Studies (CAAAS).

Liberal Arts ITS Third Friday

Note: This series typically takes place on the third Friday of each month, but due to Spring Break, this month's presentation occurs on the fourth Friday.

Interested in using technology in teaching? Liberal Arts Instructional Technology Services (LAITS) 3rd Friday series showcases how University of Texas at Austin faculty have put technology to work in and out of the classroom. Each month two or three presentations are followed by open discussion.

Conference Examines Health Behaviors in Eastern Europe and Eurasia

The conference focuses upon exploring the ways in which cultural, political and economic factors shape health behaviors and health related practices within Eastern Europe and Eurasia.

Oshinsky, Buchanan Discuss Legacy of Watergate with Woodward and Bernstein

Government professor and presidential scholar Bruce Buchanan and David Oshinksy, the Jack S. Blanton Chair in History, will moderate discussions with Watergate journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein as part of the panel "The Legacy of Watergate: Why It Still Matters." Seating is free, but limited. Doors open at 1:30 p.m.

Concert Features Russian Guitar Virtuosos

As "Duo Zingaresca," renowned seven-string guitarists Oleg Timofeyev and Vadim Kolpakov perform intricate Russian melodies with a precision that has wowed audiences throughout the world. Admission is free and open to the public.

CANCELLED - Explore Your Future: Finding a Major and Career Workshop

This event has been cancelled. The next available workshop is April 4.

Undeclared students are invited to attend "Explore Your Future: Finding a Major and Career Workshop."

Diaspora Talk Remembers Slaves Abused for Medical Research

Petra Kuppers, associate professor in the Department of English, Theatre, and Women's Studies at the University of Michigan, will discuss the Anarcha Project, a multi-media performance that evokes haunting memories of three Alabama slave women who in the 1840s persevered through years of medical experimentation at the hands of J. Marion Sims, "the father of gynecology."

Register for German Immersion Weekend

Spend the weekend hiking, camping and practicing your German! German speakers at all levels (beginners to native speakers) are invited. Students, faculty and members of the community are welcome.

Brazil Center Hosts Open House for Cultural Minister, Musician Gilberto Gil

The Brazil Center will host an open house in honor of Gilberto Gil, Brazilian Minister of Culture and internationally renowned musician. Austin Mayor Will Wynn will present Gil with a key to the City of Austin.

Spring Break

Spring Break for University of Texas at Austin faculty and students is Monday, March 12-Saturday, March 17. Classes will resume Monday, March 19.

Dylan Thomas Prize Winner to Give Public Reading

Welsh author Rachel Trezise, winner of the first Dylan Thomas Prize, will give a public reading from her short story collection "Fresh Apples." The event is free and open to the public.

University to Test New Emergency Siren System

The university is installing an outdoor siren system to alert people to seek shelter when dangerous conditions exist on the campus. The system will be tested monthly around 11:50 a.m. (during class changes) on the first Wednesday of each month. The first test will be at 11:50 a.m. on Wednesday, March 7.

Chair of Texas Parent PAC to Discuss Public Education

Carolyn Boyle, chair of the Texas Parent political action committee(PAC), will speak about public education as part of the Texas Politics Speaker Series. Admission is free and open to the public.

Explore UT: The Biggest Open House in Texas

Mark your calendars for Explore UT, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., March 3 at The University of Texas at Austin. There are more than 60 Liberal Arts activities and sessions featured at this university-wide event. Come see for yourself what The Biggest Open House in Texas has to offer.

Undergrad Scholarship Deadline

The College of Liberal Arts is now accepting applications for merit-based undergraduate scholarships for the 2007-08 academic year. The awards range from $500 to $2,500.

The deadline is Thursday, March 1, 2007.

Twenty-fifth Annual Texas State German Competition

More than 1,000 high school students from across the state are expected to participate in the twenty-fifth annual Texas State German Contest. Reporters are invited to attend the convocation ceremony for the winners at 4 p.m. in Gregory Gymnasium.

$10,000 Freshman Scholarship Deadline

First year students (with fewer than 30 residence hours) in the College of Liberal Arts are invited to apply for the Bernard and Audre Rapoport Service Scholarship. The scholarship is open to those who have demonstrated commitment to community service and have shown both financial need and academic excellence.

Conference on State Politics and Policy

The Department of Government at The University of Texas at Austin presents the seventh annual Conference on State Politics and Policy, "Policymaking in the American States: Causes and Effects." Topics to be examined include public policy pertaining to education, race, the environment, and child and family issues; campaigns and elections, direct democracy and state executive and judicial offices. Admission is free and open to the public.

Russian Film Screening and Lecture: "The Prince is Back"

The Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies (CREEES) presents a screening of the 1999 film "The Prince is Back." The film's director and producer, Marina Goldovskaya, will participate in a question and answer session discussing the film and her upcoming projects.

Activist Conference Explores Public Education and Marginalization

The Abriendo Brecha IV: Activist Scholarship Conference focuses on "Public Education, Marginalized Publics, and the Politics of Insurgency." The conference is free and open to the public.

Live Web Cast: Conference Looks at NAFTA's Past, Present, Future

*Live Web cast of the conference.*

Cross-border policymakers and experts will examine the history of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and its impact on business, technology, immigration and social policy at a conference this week at The University of Texas at Austin.

Symposium on Endangered Languages of Amazonia

This symposium brings together scholars working on endangered Amazonian languages to discuss the unusual and intriguing phenomena that the documentation of these languages has revealed, and their relevance to the study of language generally.

Liberal Arts ITS Third Friday

Interested in using technology in teaching? Come to Liberal Arts Instructional Technology Services(LAITS) 3rd Friday to see and talk about how faculty have put technology to work in and out of the classroom. Each month two or three presentations are followed by open discussion.

Application Deadline: Keene Prize for Literature

The College of Liberal Arts is now accepting applications for the 2007 Keene Prize for Literature, the world's largest student prize for literature. The winner will receive $90,000, to be distributed over a two-year period.

Lecture: What We Can Learn from the Greeks

The Program in Western Civilization and American Institutions will host the lecture "What We Can Learn from the Greeks," by noted classicist Victor David Hanson. Hanson is a renowned scholar of ancient Greece, political essayist and a fellow at the Hoover Institution.

Panel: Perspectives on Reproductive Health

The Center for Women's and Gender Studies (CWGS) presents an interdisciplinary look at reproductive health, featuring panelists from across the university.

Lecture Examines Changes in Computers and Writing

Dr. Clay Spinuzzi, director of the Computer Writing and Research Lab (CWRL) give a lecture titled "Texts as Tech: Rethinking Computers and Writing."

Learn About Severe Weather Safety and Recognition

The 17th Annual Lou Withrow SKYWARN event is a community wide training program that teaches severe weather safety and recognition. Troy Kimmel, lecturer in the Department of Geography and the Environment serves as this year's chairperson of the event. Admission is free and open to the public.

Russia Day 2007

From folk music to karaoke to authentic Russian food, experience Russian culture in Austin!

Noted Cultural Historian to Speak About Air in Myth and Science

The Department of Germanic Studies at The University of Texas at Austin will host the lecture "Air: Its History in Culture, Mythology and Science," by noted cultural historian Wolfgang Schivelbusch. The lecture is the highlight of Schivelbusch's one-week residency at the university from Feb. 5-9. The event will be followed by a reception and is free and open to the public.

Interdisciplinary Grantwriting Workshop

This panel discussion will feature presentations by:
-Dr. Sharon Brown, Associate Vice President for Research, School of Nursing
-Dr. Richard Flores, Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts
-Dr. Mark Hayward, Director, Population Research Center
-Dr. Sharon Strover, Chair, Department of Radio-Television-Film



To register for the event, contact Carol Petrucci, carol.petrucci@mail.utexas.edu

27th Annual Student Conference on Latin America

The Institute of Latin American Studies Student Association (ILASSA) will host its 27th annual conference, the oldest student-run academic conference on Latin America in the world. The entire conference is free and open to the public.

Lecture: "The Promise and Threat of South Asia"

Hussain Haqqani, director of the Center for International Relations at Boston University, will speak on "The Promise and Threat of South Asia." The event is part of the speaker series, "America and the World: Rethinking America's Global Role."

Study Abroad Fair

Interested in study abroad? Hundreds of opporunities exist and they differ in location, duration, curriculum, degree of cultural immersion, language, cost and many other ways. Visit the Study Abroad Fair for more information about your options.

Liberal Arts ITS Third Friday

This event was originally scheduled for Friday, Jan. 19.

Interested in using technology in teaching? Come to Liberal Arts Instructional Technology Services (LAITS) 3rd Friday to see and talk about how University of Texas at Austin faculty have put technology to work in and out of the classroom. Each month two or three presentations are followed by open discussion.

Panel Examines Life During and After Military Service

"What is a Veteran at UT? - Open Dialogue about Wartime Experiences and Life After." Faculty and student military veterans will speak candidly about individual military experiences and life after military service. After the panelists introduce themselves, questions from the audience will be welcomed.

Prior to the discussion, light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Veteran Senator John Whitmire Discusses 2007 Legislative Session

Senator John Whitmire, often referred to as the "Dean of the Senate," will give a lecture titled " "Prospects for the 80th Legislative Session in Texas" as part of the Texas Politics Speaker Series. Admission is free and open to the public.

Film Screening and Panel Discussion: "Water"

The Center for Women's and Gender Studies (CWGS) presents the film "Water" (India, 2005) as part of its Claiming Ourselves: Women, Power and Leadership Film Series. A panel discussion will follow the screening. Admission is free and open to the public.

Public Service Set for Professor Robert Solomon

A public service for Professor Robert C. Solomon, who died Tuesday, Jan. 2 at the age of 64, will begin at noon on Saturday, Jan. 20 in the Campus Club in Walter Webb Hall at Guadalupe and 25th streets.

"Digital Identity" - A Discussion with Christoph Engemann

The Science, Technology and Society (STS) Program welcomes new postdoctoral fellow, Christoph Engemann to campus for a lecture titled "Digital Identity." Admission is free and open to the public.

Conference Unearths Religious and Cultural History of Corinth, Including Early Christianity

The University of Texas at Austin will host the international conference, "Corinth in Context: Comparative Perspectives on Religion and Society," Jan. 9-12. Sixteen archaeologists, historians and specialists in early Christian studies from around the world will present papers on continuity and change in the cultural and civic life of ancient Corinth, Greece.