Heman Sweatt Symposium

Tuesday, April 14    1 pm- 2 pm
The African American Student Athlete Experience: Past and Present
Description: a panel discussion with past and current UT athletes followed by a question and answer session
University Teaching Center, Room 4.112

Wednesday, April 15   5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
UT Faculty Women of Color’s Response to the Gender Equity Report
Description:  a panel discussion with current UT faculty members followed by a question and answer session
Jackson Geological Sciences Building 2.218

Thursday, April 16   6:00 pm –8:00 pm
Stop, Look & Listen: Examining the Racial Climate at The University of Texas at Austin
Description: A student roundtable discussion
Mary E. Gearing Hall, 105

Friday, April 17   3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Video Screening with Jerry LeVias of “Breaking the Huddle: The Integration of College Football”
Description:  showing of HBO special followed by question and answer session with Jerry LeVias
Texas Union Theatre

Friday, April 17th 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Keynote Address Featuring Mr. Jerry LeVias
Description: Presentation of Barbara Jordan Essay Competition winners followed by keynote address. A reception in the courtyard at the AT&T Center will follow.  
AT&T Executive Conference Center

Paid parking is available at the conference center

Free parking is available after 5:45 p.m in the state parking lot on the corner of 19th and Congress across from Bullock Museum