Symposium Examines the New President and the LBJ Legacy
December 4-5
LBJ Library and Museum
As part of the yearlong Lyndon B. Johnson Centennial Celebration, the LBJ School of Public Affairs will hold a symposium on "Policy Challenges for the New President and the LBJ Legacy."
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.
Fine Arts Library Hosts Exhibition of West African Cultural Artifacts
December 5- March 5
Doty Fine Arts Building, Fine Arts Library
A new exhibition of cultural artifacts from West Africa will be displayed at the Fine Arts Library from Dec. 5 through March 5. An opening reception will be held at the Fine Arts Library on Dec. 5 at 5 p.m.
Fall Commencement to be Webcast Live
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 ceremony for undergraduate studies and graduate studies will be held at the Frank Erwin Center on Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. and will be webcast live at: http://realaudio.cc.utexas.edu:8080/ramgen/redundant/LAC08.rm. You must have RealPlayer installed on your computer to view the webcast.
Seminar Examines Japanese Power in the 21st Century
December 10
Will C. Hogg Building (WCH), Meyerson Conference Room
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
The Center for East Asian Studies will present its second Japan Seminar with Susan Napier, director of the Japanese program at Tufts University.
Film Screening: "Irony of Fate: A Continuation"
December 8
Geography Building (GRG), Room 102
7:30 PM
The Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies presents a holiday film "Irony of Fate: A Continuation."
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.
Explore the Blanton Museum Through Poetry
April 6- December 31
Blanton Museum of Art
Explore the Blanton Museum of Art's collection through poetry in the exhibition "If These Walls Could Speak: The Blanton Poetry Project," which opened April 6. The exhibition showcases more than 40 poems written in response to art featured in the museum's permanent collection. The poems appear on wall labels in the galleries and will remain on view throughout 2008.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 19
The university will be closed Monday, Jan. 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Classes Begin in January
January 20
Classes begin for the spring semester on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009.
Economist Examines the U.S. Financial Crisis
January 28
Thompson Conference Center (TCC), Room 1.110
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where did the financial crisis come from, and what should we do about it? James Galbraith, who has been one of the leading commentators on the crisis, will discuss the roots of the problem and the most effective ways that citizens can advocate for sensible responses from political leaders and business.
Student Conference Spotlights Latin American Research
February 5-7
Thompson Conference Center
The Institute of Latin American Studies Student Association will host its 29th annual conference, featuring new research on a wide range of critical topics, such as immigration, human rights, social movements and social policy.
Symposium Celebrates Ayn Rand's "Atlas Shrugged"
March 4
ACES Auditorium (ACE 2.302)
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
The Department of Philosophy will host the symposium "Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged: Celebrating the Best Within Us," Wednesday, March 4 at 4 p.m. Presenters will offer perspectives on the Russian-born philosopher's magnum opus, "Atlas Shrugged," both as philosophy and literature.
Spring Break
March 16-21
Classes are suspended for Spring Break March 16-21.