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Time / Title Location Description 7:30AM - 7:00PM Volleyball Playday (121) RSC Recreational Sports, in conjunction with AISD and Women's Athletics, will bus 1500 5th-grade students to the RecSports Center to receive volleyball instruction, compete in a tournament, and experience the collegiate environment of the University of Texas as prospective students. Division of Recreational Sports 8:00AM - Race Judicata Start and conclude in front of Littlefield Fountain. Come early and take part in this 5K run around campus sponsored by the Student Bar Association as part of Law Week. School of Law 10:00AM - 12:00PM Rise & Shine (80) LBJ Auditorium Students who are Junior in High School and their parents are invited to learn more about the University of Texas at Austin by attending our 1999 Rise & Shine program. Meet and talk with University staff and students who can answer your questions about gaining admission to UT, living on and off campus, understanding the day-to-day life of a UT student, and more. Better get here early-Rise and Shine will start before UT Interactive. Advanced registration is required, please call 475-7440 or register online at http://www.utexas.edu/student/admissions/forms/riseandshine.html. Office of Admissions 10:00AM - 5:00PM Austin Science Fun Day (46) TMM Science is a lot of fun when UT reaches out to public school classes and Austin science organizations! Find out more about these collaborative projects, which help to build community interest in science. See both the chemistry and physics circuses. Speakers and performers will make you love science! College of Natural Sciences 11:00AM - 5:15AM University Police Department Open House (107) UPB Look around at the University Police Department and see what the department has to offer. Tools of the profession will be on display, too. University Police Department 11:00AM - 12:00PM Prospective Graduate Students' Tour (56) South Mall Entrance of Tower If you're thinking about graduate school, pull out your walking shoes and come on down! This walking tour of the UT campus will give a selected view of the campus from a graduate student perspective and have you back in front of the Tower before the opening session of UT Interactive. Office of the Vice President and Dean of Graduate Studies 11:00AM - 1:00PM Splash! - 1999 Big 12 Swimming & Diving Championship Preliminaries (123) TSC Come see some of the nation's best collegiate men's swimmers and divers compete for conference supremacy as Texas seeks its 20th consecutive conference crown. Intercollegiate Athletics 12:30PM - 1:15PM Lunch for Future Graduate Students (56) MAI 212 By Reservation Only. If you've applied for admission to graduate school in the summer or fall of 1999, this light buffet is your chance to meet graduate advisers and graduate studies staff. Reservations are required; call 232-3600. Office of the Vice President and Dean of Graduate Studies 12:30PM - 1:15PM Blanton Museum of Art Tours of the Permanent Collection (83) HRC Blanton Museum Take advantage of these docent-led tours of the Museum's permanent collection. Highlights include works from the recently acquired Suida-Manning Collection, the Mari and James A. Michener Collection of Twentieth Century American Art, and the Contemporary Latin American Art Collection. College of Fine Arts - Blanton Museum 12:30PM - 1:15PM Curators Tour of David Douglas Duncan Exhibition (80) LBJ Library and Museum Curators Roy Flukinger and Liz Murray will conduct tours that provide insight into Duncan's career, accomplishments, and influence. An unparalleled opportunity to view and understand these acclaimed works. Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center 12:30PM - 1:15PM "Besuch der alten Dame" or "The Visit" by Friedrich Duerrenmatt (93) BAT 7 Take in this open rehearsal of the German play by Friedrich Duerrenmatt. Definitely worth a visit! College of Liberal Arts - Department of Germanic Studies 12:30PM - 1:15PM German Translation Workshop (93) BAT 104 This creative interaction will focus on German translation. Bring your short German-language documents, artifacts, family heirlooms, and anything else you'd like to have translated! College of Liberal Arts - Department of Germanic Studies 12:30PM - 1:15PM Paralelos: Visual Parody in Contemporary Argentinean Art (74) ART Blanton Museum Take a tour of the current exhibition curated by the Blanton Museum of Art's curator of Latin American Art, Mari Carmen Ramirez. College of Fine Arts - Blanton Museum 12:30PM - 1:15PM Paralelos: Visual Parody in Contemporary Argentinean Art (74) ART Blanton Museum Take a tour of the current exhibition curated by the Blanton Museum of Art's curator of Latin American Art, Mari Carmen Ramirez. College of Fine Arts - Blanton Museum 12:30PM - 1:15PM Tour of Conservation Lab (74) ART Blanton Museum What do you know about art conservation? Take a tour of the conservation lab and find out more! Sara McElroy, Blanton Museum of Art Conservator, will give a tour of the conservation lab, demonstrate a variety of conservation techniques, and facilitate a discussion about conservation practices. College of Fine Arts - Blanton Museum 12:30PM - 1:15PM Discover Sculpture (74) ART 2.428 Explore some of the processes of creating sculpture. Various sculpture techniques will be demonstrated and examples of finished work will be shown. College of Fine Arts - Department of Art and Art History 12:30PM - 1:15PM Meet the King of Instruments: The Visser-Rowland Pipe Organ Demo and Performance (48) MRH Bates Recital Hall 3rd Floor Experience 5,315 pipes in all their glory as Professor Frank Speller gives a demonstration and recital on UT's magnificent Visser-Rowland pipe organ in Bates Recital Hall. Don't miss it! College of Fine Arts - School of Music 12:30PM - 1:15PM Tour Bass Concert Hall (76)PAC Bass Concert Hall Lobby A great deal of behind-the-scene work going on before a show is presented on the Bass Concert Hall stage. Bring your questions! College of Fine Arts - Performing Arts Center 12:30PM - 1:15PM Special Effects Demonstration (76) PAC Backstage-At Stage Door Everyone loves them, but what really goes on to create special effects? Learn what it takes at this session. You might get the chance to participate in a demonstration, too. College of Fine Arts - Performing Arts Center 12:30PM - 1:15PM Shakespeare at Winedale Performance Courtyard between (87) PAR and (88) CAL Stop by and enjoy this special theatrical performance! Students from the Shakespeare at Winedale program will present a scene from the upcoming spring performance at Winedale. College of Liberal Arts - Department of English/Shakespeare at Winedale program 12:30PM - 1:15PM Immigration to the United States Courtyard between (88) CAL and (89) HRH Take time to learn about Immigration to the United States from the perspective of Frank Bean with the College of Liberal Arts. College of Liberal Arts 12:30PM - 1:15PM Walking Tour of the UT Campus for Prospective Students and Parents (56) MAI Information Desk Put on your walking shoes for this fun tour! Great introduction to the university grounds for prospective students and parents. Office of Admissions 12:30PM - 1:15PM Distinguished Teachers on Teaching (104) EAH Connally Banquet What is needed for successful teaching? Learn more as members of the Academy of Distinguished Teachers discuss the characteristics of successful teaching in an open forum. Bring your questions, too. Academy of Distinguished Teachers 12:30PM - 1:15PM Tony Bennett: Songs and Stories (50) TCC 3.122 Hear the fascinating and entertaining stories behind the classic songs and career of the legendary Tony Bennett as told by UT SAGE program director Jerry Conn. Division of Continuing and Extended Education - SAGE Seminars for Adult Growth and Enrichment 12:30PM - 1:15PM Drill into the Earth Check with information booth Here's your chance to see, hear, and feel a real drill rig! The BEG truck-mounted drill rig will demonstrate one of the basic tools used for geologic research to explore the earth. You may surprised at how big the drill is-about the size of a small fire engine, with a boom that stands up 40 feet. See the rig remove several cores from the earth, which you may get to keep. Bureau of Economic Geology 12:30PM - 1:15PM So You’ve Always Wanted to Play the Piano! (48) MRH 4.194 If you have little or no musical training, but you've always wanted to play the piano, then this is for you! After some instruction geared to beginners, you'll be able to play one piece on the piano. College of Fine Arts - School of Music 12:30PM - 1:15PM Visit the House of the Vettii in Ancient Pompeii (75) DFA 3.218 Take a trip via CD-ROM! Experience the ancient Pompeii, as an ancient viewer would have done, then see the variations in what was accessible to various members of society in Pompeii through this interactive demonstration. College of Fine Arts - Department of Art and Art History 12:30PM - 1:15PM How Children Learn to Read and Why They Fail (92) MEZ 208 Mini-Lecture presented by Philip Gough discussing the ways school children learn to read and some reasons they might fail. College of Liberal Arts 12:30PM - 1:15PM Austin Middle Eastern Ensemble (89) HRH, Jessen Auditorium Come hear a selection of music from the Middle East. You'll have an opportunity to see instruments from the region, as well. College of Liberal Arts - Center for Middle Eastern Studies 12:30PM - 1:15PM Discovering Latin America (91) BEN 204 and South Mall Discover our southern neighbors through 6th-grade eyes. The 6th-grade students are invited to research countries in Latin America, create posters, and give a short presentation on a country to a group of their peers, parents, and teachers. Prizes for students, too. College of Liberal Arts - Institute of Latin American Studies 12:30PM - 1:15PM College of Engineering Information Sessions (40) ENS 145 If you're a student interested in engineering, then this information session is for you! College of Engineering - Student Affairs Office 12:30PM - 1:30PM Musical Journey to the Caribbean: Steel Band and Marimba Demonstration and Performance (76) PAC Bass Concert Hall Outside Steps You'll feel that tropical breeze as members of the UT Percussion Ensemble demonstrate and perform on Caribbean steel band instruments and/or marimbas. Plus hands-on instruction for a few lucky audience members. College of Fine Arts - School of Music 12:30PM - 2:15PM Conflict Resolution through Mediation (29) GEA 114 Come find out why decisions created by people working together are likely to succeed. This underlying philosophy of conflict resolution through mediation will be described more fully at this session. You'll walk away with good information about this practical, mutually beneficial course of action. Bring your questions, too! College of Communication: Department of Speech Communication, International Office 12:30PM - 2:15PM Saturday Morning Math Group (38) RLM 4.102 Up to 100 high school students from area schools meet with faculty and a graduate student team four times a semester as the Saturday Morning Math Group. The students receive extra credit in their high-school math classes. You are welcome to come and participate. College of Natural Sciences - Department of Mathematics 12:30PM - 2:30PM Walking Through Darkness: How Children in Literature Conquer Adversity The McCord Center, Presbyterian Seminary, 100 W. 27th Street Take in this luncheon and panel discussion with guest writers, UT academics, bookstore owners, and participants. You're sure to learn more about youth literacy, critical reading strategies, and appreciation of authors and illustrators of children's literature in Austin. This event is sponsored in conjunction with the Living Books Literacy Center. College of Communication - Performance Studies Division, Speech Communication 12:30PM - 3:15PM National Coalition Building Institute: Prejudice Reduction Mini-Workshop (122) SSW 2.132 This workshop draws on multiple life experiences of workshop participants, and helps you celebrate your similarities and differences and identify the misinformation you may have learned about other groups. Participants will also begin to identify and heal from internalized oppression and learn about the impact of discrimination. Sponsored in conjunction with the National Coalition Building Institute, an international leadership training organization that has worked to eliminate prejudice and intergroup conflicts world wide since 1984. School of Social Work 12:30PM - 3:15PM Experiencing Nonlinear Dynamics (38) RLM 14.222 This demonstration regarding nonlinear dynamics promises to be information-packed. REGISTRATION AT THE NATURAL SCIENCES COUNCIL BOOTH IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT. College of Natural Sciences - Department of Physics 12:30PM - 3:15PM How Butterflies Choose their Food (37) PAT Roof Don't miss this fascinating tour of the greenhouse on the roof of Patterson. And you'll get to learn how butterflies choose their food! Registration is required at the Natural Sciences Council booth for this event. College of Natural Sciences - Department of Zoology 12:30PM - 3:15PM Animal Communication (37) PAT 103-112 Interested in taking a guided tour of our lab? The lab is very "public friendly" and the tour is sure to be interesting. Registration is required at the Natural Sciences Council booth for this event. College of Natural Sciences - Department of Zoology 12:30PM - 3:15PM What is Mass Spectromety (61) WEL 1.408 What is mass spectrometry? Come find out during this tour of the Department's Mass Spectrometry Laboratory. Registration is required at the Natural Sciences Council booth for this event. College of Natural Sciences - Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry 12:30PM - 3:15PM It’s Astronomical (38) RLM 18th Floor Go to the 18th floor of RLM and you'll get a chance to look through the Department's 16-inch telescope. Registration is required at the Natural Sciences Council booth for this event. College of Natural Sciences - Department of Astronomy 12:30PM - 3:15PM Touring the College of Natural Sciences East Mall This lab tour will show you a the vast range of facilities within the college. See the Animal Communication Laboratories in Zoology, Nutrition and Textile labs in Human Ecology, the Greenhouse on the roof of Patterson, and the Health Professions Office, as well as the Mass Spectrometry lab in Chemistry and Biochemistry, and the Robotics Laboratory in of Computer Sciences. Lectures from world renown UT professors will end each tour. Registration is required at the Natural Sciences Council booth for this event. College of Natural Sciences 12:30PM - 3:15PM The Cytoskeleton of Living Cells (37) PAT 543 Here's your chance to look at the cytoskeleton of living cells. Registration is required at the Natural Sciences Council booth for this event. College of Natural Sciences 12:30PM - 3:30PM Student Publications at UT Austin (21) CMC Texas Student Publications Building Walk through the daily publication process at this open house. See first-hand how students produce a daily newspaper, run a radio station, create television programs, and put together a yearbook. Texas Student Publications 12:30PM - 4:15PM Scenic Painting (76) PAC Scene Shop Backstage At Stage Door Want to try your hand at painting and creating artwork for a set? Come participate or just see what others are doing as they paint a set over the course of the day. This workshop will also help you learn how sets are designed. College of Fine Arts - Performing Arts Center 12:30PM - 4:15PM Mini-workshop on Computing Training (53) FAC Second Floor Training Room Learn about the latest computing topics from the experts. Each workshop will last approximately 45 minutes and begin on the hour. Academic Computing and Instructional Technology Services 12:30PM - 4:15PM Multimedia Lab Open House (96) GSB 2.130 Plunge into multimedia through this hands-on open house. Scan an image, edit your own photo, create your own Web page, or take your own picture with a video/digital camera and then edit with Photoshop. Print out copies of your work to take home. Plus, you can take a virtual reality tour of Austin. Academic Computing and Instructional Technology Services and the Center for Instructional Technologies 12:30PM - 4:15PM Scientific Scuba Diving (99) GRE Pool Check out scuba diving here! Take in demonstrations of underwater communications, diver propulsion vehicles, and hand-held sonar by the Lab's Dive Team. Applied Research Laboratories 12:30PM - 4:15PM Make Your Own Monoprint! (74) ART Serigraphy Studios Water-baseed and non-toxic, this hand-on activity will show you the monoprinting process. College of Fine Arts - Department of Art and Art History 12:30PM - 4:30PM Policy Across Disciplines: LBJ Joint Programs (80) LBJ Hallway Learn more about the flexibility and relevance of a Public Affairs degree for Texans in this session showcasing the LBJ School of Public Affairs' joint degree program. Students will present information and welcome your questions. Brochures and videotape information, too. LBJ School of Public Affairs 12:30PM - 4:30PM Programs for Seniors: UT LAMP, UT SAGE, UT ELDERHOSTEL (50) TCC 3.120 Join us for round-table discussions on UT's programs for senior citizens: LAMP (Learning Activities for Mature People), SAGE (Seminars for Adult Growth and Enrichment), and ELDERHOSTEL (Travel study programs and adventures for adults 55 and older). Senior representatives from these programs will be available to tell you about course offerings, lectures, seminars, activities and travel learning adventures. Division of Continuing and Extended Education 12:30PM - 5:15PM Utopian Visions (87) PAR 104 Investigate your place in history's continuum. Look back 100 years at events in the past, consider the present, and check out projected events 100 years into the future. College of Liberal Arts 12:30PM - 5:15PM Exhibits at the Texas Memorial Museum (46) TMM Explore the exhibits showcasing the vast collections of the Texas Memorial Museum representing the natural history of Texas. Stop in and take a look! College of Natural Sciences 12:30PM - 5:15PM Film Festival and Exhibit (122) SSW 1.218 Learning Resource Center Videos related to health, chemical dependency, gerontology, death and dying, and much much more are waiting for you at this festival at the Learning Resource Center. Print materials will also be available. School of Social Work 12:30PM - 5:15PM Beam Me Up, Bevo! (Live Videoconferencing Demonstration) (21) CMA 5.158A and (8) COM ACITS From the Division's site on Lake Austin Boulevard, you'll link up with a live videoconference feed to two sites on campus. Have any questions about distance education and instructional technology for the staff? Ask them through interactive video. Continuing & Extended Education's Distance Education Center 12:30PM - 5:15PM Perry-Castañeda Library Open House (111) PCL What a collection! Come view over 230,000 physical maps and 2,400 scanned maps on the Web, UT theses and dissertations, and the Faculty/Staff Book Exhibit in the Main Library of the University of Texas at Austin. Orientation, self-guided tours, research assistance, and hand-on demonstrations of print and electronic resources in UT's largest library await your visit. General Libraries-Perry-Castañeda Library 12:30PM - 5:15PM Come Explore Education through Technology (128) TCC 2.118 and (96) GSB 2.130 Stop by this computer station with hands-on demonstrations of popular computer-based training courses, health- & government-on-a-disk high school courses, and the computer-assisted instruction module "Market Yourself." In addition, Dr. Frank Dietz will introduce his on-line course, "American Science Fiction." Continuing & Extended Education's Distance Education Center 12:30PM - 5:15PM Open House and Guided Tour of the Valdez Mural at the School of Social Work (122) SSW Main Stairway and Foyer This open house with guided tour will offer lots of visual pleasures, including the beautiful Valdez mural. Deena Mersky, who spearheaded the project of decorating the Social Work Building, will show the mural and explain how the panels depict the ills of society and the remedies for them. Other artwork, including student posters, will be displayed as well. School of Social Work 12:30PM - 5:15PM Learning in the Age of Worldwide Communication (122) SSW 1.214 Check out our brand-new classroom facilities and state-of-the-art computer classroom. Although social work is a high-touch field of study, it's also quite a high-tech field. The whole world is at your fingertips here, so come see what you can learn. School of Social Work 12:30PM - 5:15PM Fiesta in Benson (81) SRH Unit 1 Check out the internationally renowned Benson Collection-a vast array of materials ranging from early 16th century Spanish documents to sound and visual archives relating to conjunto music. Materials related to Latin America and to Spanish-speaking peoples in the U.S. combine for a fiesta of resources. Special exhibits include Developing Santos: A Collaboration; Brazilian Photographs of the 1920's; and Mexican Masks, collected by Donald Cordry. General Libraries-Benson Latin American Collection 12:30PM - 5:15PM Alumni Architecture (86) BTL 200 Stop by and enjoy this exhibit of alumni work from the Alexander Architectural Archive. Plus, you can take part in hands-on demonstrations of electronic and print resources in architecture and planning. General Libraries-Architecture and Planning Library 12:30PM - 5:15PM Discover Ancient Greece (95) WAG 101 New technologies help to unveil some of the mysteries of ancient Greece! Come see this demonstration of the digitized sites and monuments of ancient Greece. Learn how multimedia is used in teaching the Classics as well. College of Liberal Arts 12:30PM - 5:15PM A sample of Sport Clubs at UT (99) GRE Watch as members of RecSport sports clubs demonstrate their skill in Ballroom Dance, Fencing, and Tai Kwan Do. After a little instruction, you'll get a chance to try, too! Division of Recreational Sports 12:30PM - 5:15PM Italian Teaching at UT (89) HRH 1.118 Experience a live performance of a different sort! This live, first-semester Italian lesson with UT students will let you see for yourself what "teaching Italian" looks like at UT. College of Liberal Arts 12:30PM - 5:15PM Journeys in Time & Space: Technology and Learning (93) BAT 12 The Institute for Technology and Learning (ITAL) creates innovative programs that bring UT into K-12 classrooms across our state. Visit Tx2k: The Texas 2000 Living Museum for a World Wide Web tour of museum exhibits created by high school and middle school students in eight Texas communities. Or check out our Alien Rescue CD-ROM to join a team of 6th-grade scientists searching our solar system to find new homes for creatures from a doomed galaxy. College of Liberal Arts 12:30PM - 5:15PM Transitions in Russia and Eastern Europe (87) PAR 105 Learn about one of the world's most fascinating regions with this introduction to the culture of Russia and Eastern Europe. Learn new languages, experience folk songs and dance, and get a glimpse into a different way of life through short student films, photography and cultural displays. College of Liberal Arts - Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies 12:30PM - 5:15PM Virtual American Studies (93) BAT 12 Check out these Web materials generated by students in two American Studies courses. Some materials have been prepared by groups of students and some generated in a wired classroom. See what you can learn from a demonstration of an interactive Web-based learning skills site, too. College of Liberal Arts 12:30PM - 5:15PM Chemistry Library Open House (61) WEL 2.132 Discover the world of chemistry, chemical engineering, and biochemistry at this open house. Hands-on demonstrations of electronic and print resources will make learning interesting. General Libraries-Chemistry Library 12:30PM - 5:15PM Deliberative Democracy (88) CAL 100 Would you like to learn more about deliberative democracy? Attend this lecture and demonstration of the effect of deliberative polling on the democratic process. College of Liberal Arts 12:30PM - 5:15PM Public Affairs Library Open House (81) SRH 3.243 Find everything you've ever wanted to know about public affairs at this open house. Lots of electronic and print resources in interdisciplinary collections will be at your fingertips. See how this area serves the needs of public administrators and researchers in government and public policy. General Libraries-Public Affairs Library 12:30PM - 5:15PM Slavic Studies (87) PAR 103 This display of information will tell you what you’d like to know about Slavic Studies. Learn more about Russian, Serbian, Croatian, Czech, and Polish studies. College of Liberal Arts 12:30PM - 5:15PM Did You Study Here? (56) MAI 220 Check out the historic artifacts and views of the old Main Library and Reading Rooms, which have seen an incredible number of students over the years. Featured resources focus on biological sciences, pharmacy, botany, and zoology. General Libraries-Life Science Library 12:30PM - 5:15PM Physics-Math-Astronomy Library Open House (38) RLM 4.200 This open house will introduce you to fascinating areas of astronomy, mathematics, and physics. General Libraries-Physics-Math-Astronomy Library 12:30PM - 5:15PM Walking the Forty Acres (70) GEO 302 Take time for this virtual exhibit of "Walking the Forty Acres," which combines the building stones used for campus buildings with a campus geology lesson. This virtual view includes Precambrian to Pleistocene Building Stones and the Waller Creek Wilderness Trails and Adjuncts. You can also peruse over 46,000 geological maps in the library. General Libraries-Geology Library 12:30PM - 5:15PM Festival in Fine Arts (75) DFA 3.200 Immerse yourself in the world of art, music, theatre, and dance! The fine arts are available for listening and viewing here. Engage your senses through video, music, laserdiscs, compact disks, and DVD. General Libraries-Fine Arts Library 12:30PM - 5:15PM Texas Union Open House (51) UNB Step inside the Texas Union, the community center for the University. Today, a national conference is occupying many of our meeting rooms, but you can still explore the Union Underground, Texas Union Campus Store, and the Information Center. When you're hungry, try Wendy's, Texadelphia, and Taco Bell or the various food cars throughout campus. The Union's campus store in Jester Center is also open. Texas Union 12:30PM - 5:15PM 5,500 Years of Writing Technologies (87) PAR 104 From clay tablets to computers...from quill pens to multimedia, you'll see how technologies have been used in writing for many thousands of years! Make a clay tablet or navigate a hypertext and learn how people have recorded and exchanged ideas throughout history. College of Liberal Arts - Division of Rhetoric and Composition 12:30PM - 5:15PM Florenico Molina Campos: Vida en las Pampas/Life on the Pampas (83) HRC Fourth Floor Gallery Come enjoy these caricatures by Campos that explore the Gaucho's life on the Argentinean plains at the turn of the century. Featured are Campos' panoramic oil landscapes, pastel portraits, calendar reproductions, and scenes of daily life, all rendered with sharp wit and detail. Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center 12:30PM - 5:15PM Concrete Canoe Rides and Information Booth (99) GRE Pool A concrete canoe? Come see for yourself! Each year the students of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) put their classroom knowledge to work by participating in the national concrete canoe contest. You'll learn how fluid dynamics, concrete mix design, and structural analysis come together to make concrete float. Come and take a ride! College of Engineering - American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 12:30PM - 5:15PM Texas by Map (91) BEN 210 See Texas in a whole new way through this online and visual demonstration. The mapping is part of a joint project between the Borderlands Information Center and the ILAS Center for Environmental Management and Resources in Latin America to collect data on the US-Mexico border. Get an aerial look at the border area, along with aerial maps of the UT campus and football stadium. College of Liberal Arts - Institute of Latin American Studies 12:30PM - 5:15PM Art Conservation (83) HRC Conservation Department Fourth Floor Drop by this open house and learn how conservation specialists work to preserve some of the world's priceless art and literary treasures. You'll learn how these same techniques can be applied to your personal collection. Experts will discuss the storage and display of art, documents, books, and photographs, including environmental issues and basic housekeeping matters. Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center 12:30PM - 5:15PM Is Pharmacy the Career for You? (4) SSB First Floor Atrium If a pharmacy career is in your future, there's no better place than UT to get an education! Stop by this booth to learn more about the professional curriculum, degree programs and career options. These are exciting times for pharmacy. College of Pharmacy and Mexican American Association of Pharmacy Students 12:30PM - 5:15PM Latin American On-line (91) BEN 210 A leading electronic resource for Latin America is at your fingertips! This demonstration will help you learn about Latin American art, free trade, K-12, and news. College of Liberal Arts - Institute of Latin American Studies 12:30PM - 5:15PM Texas History Online! (81) SRH Unit 2 It's not the same old Texas history! Check out the Handbook of Texas Online-an electronic encyclopedia of Texas history, geography, and culture-and rediscover the dynamic Lone Star state through the World Wide Web. Suggestions for best ways to search the 24,000 articles will help you use the online Handbook. Center for Studies in Texas History 12:30PM - 5:15PM Health Career Fair (4) SSB First Floor Atrium Take a tour and dip into the wealth of information about careers in pharmacy, laboratory medicine, radiology, and physical therapy. Health professionals will be on hand to answer your questions. University Health Services 12:30PM - 5:15PM Display of work under instruction of VAS student teachers (74) ART 3.410A Check out this display of work created under the instruction of student teachers. College of Fine Arts - Department of Art and Art History, VAS 12:30PM - 5:15PM Modernists in New Mexico: A Community of Writer, 1916-1941 (53) FAC Leeds Gallery Fourth Floor Learn about an amazing period in the American arts when poets, painters, photographers, and writers converged on New Mexico, inspired by its landscape and cultural diversity. This exhibition explores the interaction of these individuals with the culture and environment of their adopted state. Come see works by Alice Corbin Henderson, Spud Johnson, Oliver La Farge, Dorothy Brett, D.H. Lawrence, and others. Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center 12:30PM - 5:15PM Student Exhibition and Graduate Open House (74) ART Stop by to see this exhibition of student’s work in the Art Building classrooms. College of Fine Arts - Department of Art and Art History 12:30PM - 5:15PM Hogg Foundation for Mental Health (53) FAC Lobby Check out this interactive display. A computer will allow you to hook up to the Hogg Foundation Web site and publications discussing general mental health, children and their families, minority mental health, youth development, and the Foundation's grantmaking activities. You'll walk away with a great appreciation of the Foundation's history and impressive efforts to "develop a broad mental health program of great benefit to the people of Texas." Hogg Foundation for Mental Health 12:30PM - 5:15PM Steamroller Printmaking (75) PAC/DFA Loading Dock Area Behind PAC and DFA This all day printmaking workshop will show you the basics of printmaking monotypes. College of Fine Arts - Department of Art and Art History 12:30PM - 5:15PM Student Organization Center Open House (4) SSB 4.102 Did you know that over 700 student organizations are registered at UT? Discover who they are and what they do at this open house at the Student Organization Center. Don't worry about overload-electronic files make browsing easy. Office of the Dean of Students 12:30PM - 5:15PM Spanish and Portuguese WEB Materials for Everyone (93) BAT 115 Check out the many supplemental materials for the Department's Spanish and Portuguese language courses available over the Internet. Explore over 500 video clips of native speakers of Spanish and Portuguese, together with the transcriptions and translations of their comments. College of Liberal Arts - Department of Spanish and Portuguese 12:30PM - 5:15PM Prehistoric Texas South Mall How much do you know about prehistoric Texas? Kids and their parents can have fun learning by taking part in hands-on activities that put you in the middle of "Prehistoric Texas." You'll get a chance to make pottery, sift through prehistoric dirt for clues to the past, make hunting tools, and use native plant foods. An expert flintknapper will be on hand, and a small exhibit of archeological treasurers will be available, as well. The UT Anthropology Society will also be assisting with the program. College of Liberal Arts - Texas Archeological Research Laboratory 12:30PM - 5:15PM Finding the Law (47) TNH Law Library and Atrium Get an inside peek at the law with this exhibit of contributions by distinguished UT alumni. You can also learn about law library services, talk to a reference law librarian, and learn how the library supports one of the nation's best law schools. Take advantage of this special opportunity to view the library rare books and manuscripts and see the magnificent Hyder Collection of more than 4,000 items of furniture and art. School of Law, Tarlton Law Library 12:30PM - 5:15PM Worklife @ UT Austin (132) JHH Surrounding Grounds Come experience the quality of worklife at UT Austin! You'll explore employment opportunities through multimedia and personal interaction with UT Austin departmental representatives and Office of Human Resources Employment Counselors. Office of Human Resources (OHR) 12:30PM - 5:15PM Children’s Research Lab (92) MEZ 202 Take part in and witness mock experiments that add to our knowledge about how children grow, develop, and learn. At this lab, you'll find materials from studies with infants and young children and get the chance to see how researchers learn more about child development. Parents who are interested in having their children participate in the department's research will find information, too. College of Liberal Arts - Department of Psychology 12:30PM - 5:15PM The Middle East: Experience the Resources and Opportunities Available to All at the Center for Middle Eastern Studies (85) WMB Outside Front What do you know about the Middle East? Discover more through brochures, handouts, and other information about the Center's academic and non-academic activities. Enjoy Middle Eastern refreshments such as pistachios, too. College of Liberal Arts - Center for Middle Eastern Studies 12:30PM - 5:15PM Teach and Learn about the Middle East: Multimedia Resources Available to the Public (85) WMB Resource Center Sixth Floor Calling all teachers K-12 and other members of the community-learn more and teach about the Middle East! You'll find a wealth of materials, resources, and a lecture on the Center's outreach program. Hands-on activities for teachers to try, as well. College of Liberal Arts - Center for Middle Eastern Studies 12:30PM - 5:15PM ROTC Salute- AirForce, Army, Marines and Navy East Mall and (100) RAS Lawn Learn more about corps activites and scholarships at the cadet-staffed information tables. Plus live demonstrations including the drill team, pugil stick training. See videos of the Blue Angels Flight Team and try your hands in the Flight Trainer. College of Liberal Arts 12:30PM - 5:15PM Intramurals for Everyone (99) GRE Arena and Annex Drop by Gregory Gym for a little racquetball, wallyball, or volleyball. Basketball free throws, too. It’s a great way to experience a new sport or just have fun with light activities! Division of Recreational Sports 12:30PM - 5:15PM Brazil! (91) BEN 202 and South Mall Come learn more about Brazil through music, food, dance, and video presentations. This session is coordinated by the Brazil Center of the Institute of Latin American Studies. College of Liberal Arts - Institute of Latin American Studies 12:30PM - 5:15PM Harry's Vision on the Web (53) FAC Undergraduate Library What was Harry Ransom's original vision for the undergraduate Library, affectionately known in the 1960s as Harry's Place? See for yourself in a Web exhibit, and learn what the undergraduate Library is doing to build on that vision today. Explore UGL Online, Take a Walk on the Wired Side, Texas Information Literary Tutorial, and collaborations with the Undergraduate Writing Center and Student Microcomputer Facility. You can also take a self-guided tour. General Libraries-Undergraduate Library 12:30PM - 5:15PM History of Physical Fitness (34) AHG 22 Tour the Todd-McLean Physical Culture Collection, home to the world's largest archive of books, magazines, photographs, and related materials in the fields of physical fitness. Bodybuilding, alternative health, athletic conditioning, weightlifting, powerlifting, and professional strongmen and strongwomen are featured. College of Education 12:30PM - 5:15PM Surfing the Engineering Wave (17) ETC 2.144 Take a ride on the information super-highway in this Internet session featuring UT engineering programs and services Web sites. A video will introduce different aspects of engineering, and then you'll have the chance to visit the computer lab equipped with state-of-the-art educational technology equipment. College of Engineering - Equal Opportunity for Engineers (EOE) 12:30PM - 5:15PM Experience the Climbing Wall in Gregory Gym (99) GRE Climb the Wall in Gregory Gym - Ready to climb a wall? Stop by Gregory Gym and experience the exciting sport of wall climbing. Division of Recreational Sports 12:30PM - 5:15PM Exhibits at the Texas Memorial Museum (46) TMM Stop in and take a look! These exhibits showcase the vast collections representing the natural and cultural history of Texas. Texas Memorial Museum 12:30PM - 5:15PM Career Center Open House (113) JES Career Center Library A-115 Did you know that 70% of our waking hours are spent at work? How many of you love the way you spend that time? The Career Center's mission is to help students explore how they can do something they love. Browse our extensive Career Library or search our Excalibur database for internships, too. Counseling, Learning and Career Services 12:30PM - 5:15PM "Alamo" Diary Donated to UT! An Exhibit of "The Personal Narrative of Mexican Army Officer Lt. Col. Jose Enrique de la Pena" (81) SRH Unit 2 You've seen it in the news, now see it up-close at this first public exhibit! "The Personal Narrative of Mexican Army Officer Lt. Col. Jose Enrique de la Pena"-a memoir of a Mexican soldier in Santa Anna's army-was recently donated by UT alumni Charles Tate and Tom Hicks. The manuscript, which is an eyewitness account of the battle of the Alamo, contains a controversial account of the death of Davy Crockett. Center for American History 12:30PM - 5:15PM Student Organization Fair (96) GSB Third Floor Hallway Find out more about undergraduate student business organizations at this fair showcasing 20-plus groups. T-shirts and refreshments, too. College and Graduate School of Business 12:30PM - 5:15PM Historical Exhibit and Video (97) CBA Hall of Honors Second Floor Take a look at this exhibit spanning 75 years of business education at the University of Texas. This history is also featured in a continuously playing video at the Hall of Honors entryway to the College of Business. College and Graduate School of Business 12:30PM - 5:15PM Festa de Oshun: An Afro-Brazilian Religious Celebration (93) BAT 105 Don't miss the debut of "Fiesta de Oshun," an interactive CD-ROM about the Candomble, an Afro-Brazilian religion. Based on Dr. Sheila Walker's research, this presentation allows participants to learn about the Candomble by attending a virtual three-day celebration in honor of Oshun, an African goddess. Participants will meet a Candomble pries and his followers, and learn about the Orishas (African deities). College of Liberal Arts - Center for African and African American Studies 12:30PM - 5:15PM Scandinavian Translation Workshop (93) BAT 104 Check out Scandinavian translation at this interesting workshop. Bring documents, family heirlooms, artifacts, and other items for translation, too. College of Liberal Arts - Department of Germanic Studies 12:30PM - 5:15PM Office of Admissions Open House (56) MAI 7 Stop by the UT Admissions Open House and learn about all types of admissions-freshman, transfer, graduate, and international. Pick up admissions materials and talk to admissions staff who will answer your questions. Office of Admissions 12:30PM - 5:15PM Spanish Children's Storytelling (112) SZB 206 Bring the kids for this entertaining story time. Students studying bilingual education will read stories in Spanish for young children and will demonstrate techniques for helping children learn about Latino culture. College of Education 12:30PM - 5:15PM Chemical Engineering Chemistry Show (12) CPE 2.214 Take part in this extraordinary interactive chemistry show that demonstrates chemistry and chemical engineering principles with an emphasis on learning and fun. This show is certain to "spark" an interest in chemistry and chemical engineering! College of Engineering - American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AICE) 12:30PM - 5:15PM General Libraries Open House See the following 11 locations Experience the vast resources available in units of the General Libraries, including libraries' staff expertise, services, online resources, collections, treasures, and exhibits. Find out about collaborative library programs including UT Library Online, TexShare Statewide Library Resource Sharing Program, UT System Digital Library, and the Research Library Cooperative Program. In addition you'll learn how to tap into this valuable resource from home or work. General Libraries 12:30PM - 5:15PM Working With Water (39) ECJ B.112 Visit the civil engineering hydraulics laboratory and see a demonstration of unusual flow phenomenon. College of Engineering - Department of Civil Engineering 12:30PM - 5:15PM How Engineers Determine the Strength of Rock Samples (39) ECJ B.214 Visit a geotechnical engineering laboratory and learn how the strengths of foundation materials are determined. College of Engineering - American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 12:30PM - 5:15PM Impromptu Players (75) DFA Fine Arts Mini Campus and Outdoors No set agenda at these performances. Come see what actors in Shakespearean/Renaissance costume trolling through the crowd will do during your visit! Enjoy these improvisational performances throughout the day. College of Fine Arts - Department of Theatre and Dance 12:30PM - 5:15PM The Legacy of the Dust Bowl: People and Their Environment (93) BAT 107 During the Dust Bowl, people didn't have computers-but you can use them now to learn more about life back then! Discover the history of population and land use in the Great Plains, with an emphasis on the Dust Bowl and the process of out-migration that followed it. Use computers to view maps and charts and to research databases to learn more about individual counties. College of Liberal Arts - Population Research Center 12:30PM - 5:15PM Law Information Center (47) TNH Law School Atrium Curious about law school? Law school representatives will be on hand to talk to you about admissions, career opportunities, student life journals, and organizations. Lots of handouts, too. School of Law 12:30PM - 5:15PM Judge for a Flash (47) TNH 2.114 Calling all children-come see what it's like to be a judge. You will wear a judge's robe, sit on the bench, and bang a gavel. You will experience what it feels like to be a judge on the bench. Bring your camera to take a picture! School of Law 12:30PM - 5:15PM Global Expo (33) SHC WT2 International Office 105 W. Dean Keeton Street This international expo offers many great activities. Look, listen, and touch as you discover more about countries throughout the world. Find out more about the wide world with fun, educational activities. International Office - English as a Second Language, and Study Abroad Programs 12:30PM - 5:15PM Raku Fired Ceramic Medallion Demonstration (74) ART 2.410 Want to learn more about ceramics? This demonstration and hands-on activity will show you the entire pottery process. You’ll get fired medallions to take home, too. College of Fine Arts - Department of Art and Art History 12:30PM - 5:15PM So You've Got a New Invention or Product - What's Next? Patent and Trademark Searching! (39) ECJ 1.300 Learn how to research your new product or invention in a hands-on demonstration of patent and trademark files. Also view the exhibit "The Indispensable PEZ" and "Towards an Understanding of Intellectual Property." The virtual exhibit "U.S. Trademark History Timeline" is worthwhile, too. Featured resources in engineering fields also available. Patent searches will begin at 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30. General Libraries-Engineering Library 12:30PM - 5:15PM Faith in Energy (17) ETC Outside Come see mechanical engineering students boldly risk bodily harm and humiliation-all in the name of science! Demonstrations involving principles of physics are sure to wow and amaze. Nothing makes physics demonstrations cooler than getting your face painted by the best artists the UT engineering school have to offer. College of Engineering-Pi Tau Sigma 12:30PM - 5:15PM The Oldest Photograph in Texas! (81) SRH Unit 2 Get a first-hand look at the earliest datable photograph taken in Texas-a daguerreotype of the Alamo taken in 1849. What a special viewing! Center for American History 12:30PM - 5:15PM Headlines, Deadlines, Bylines: The New York Times Morgue, 1896-1996. (81) SRH Unit 2 Learn more about one of the Center's newest and most acclaimed acquisitions-the New York Times clippings morgue. You can even participate in a scavenger hunt looking for clues in these amazing newsclipping files. Center for American History 12:30PM - 5:15PM Exhibit: "With this Present Administration Texas Can't Do Nothing!" (81) SRH Unit 2 What famous Texan complained: "With this present Administration Texas can't do nothing!"? Read the 1848 letter, written by U.S. Sen. Sam Houston, for yourself! The letter was recently donated by Gov. George W. Bush and Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock. Center for American History 12:30PM - 5:15PM Brand Bingo (21) CMA, CMB, CMC College of Communication Computers Try your hand at a modified bingo game using famous brands as well as Austin-based technology companies' logos. The game will be accessed and downloaded from a Web site; you'll log in and play your bingo card electronically. In the midst of game-playing fun, you'll learn about the importance of brands and find out more about up-and-coming local firms. College of Communication, Department of Advertising 12:30PM - 5:15PM Remembering the Tower: A Living Memory Archive (87) PAR 102 This "Living Memory Archive" provides a opportunity for all of Texas to come to campus and record their memories of the UT Tower on audio tape. There has never been a place on campus or in the city of Austin for memories about the Tower to be collected and archived until today! The Living Memory Archive represents a first step in collecting memories of one of the University's (and the state's) most prominent and powerful symbols. Office of the President and the College of Liberal Arts - Division of Rhetoric and Composition 12:30PM - 5:15PM UT Interactive Day Super Star Election (21) CMA 3.102 Come and vote for your favorite character and elect a Super Star for UT Interactive Day. Participate in a Web-based election and see instant updated results. College of Communication - Office of Survey Research 12:30PM - 5:15PM Texas-Oxford Summer Program (24) GRG Foyer Find out more about this interesting summer course. An exhibit highlighting activities from the Texas-Oxford summer exchange program will feature slides from past summer excursions to England. Representatives of the program will also be on hand to answer all of your questions about participating in the summer course. College of Liberal Arts - Department of Geography 12:30PM - 5:15PM The Largest Collection of Texana in Existence (81) SRH Unit 2 Where is the largest collection of Texana located? Stop by the Center's information table and learn about our extensive research holdings. Publications will be available for sale, too. Center for American History 12:30PM - 5:15PM The Young Scientists East Mall Did you know that UT helps young scientists at Zavala, Ortega, and Barrington Elementary Schools? The Young Scientists Program encourages students' interest in mathematics, science, and engineering, and helps maintain a connection with these students as they move from elementary onward through middle school, high school, and college. Come chat with people who know about this program. College of Natural Sciences - Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Science and Technology Center 12:30PM - 5:15PM Marine Science Institute Display East Mall Come visit members of the staff of the Institute, which is located in Port Aransas, Texas. Discuss your future as a marine scientist or just see what being a marine biologist is all about. Marine Science Institute 12:30PM - 5:15PM Asian Perspectives: Language & Culture (93) BAT 102 Find out about Asian culture and language through this interactive experience! Adults and children will enjoy books and activities from the Outreach Asia program, and will have fun exploring the Asian studies Web site. You can also learn as lecturers discuss and demonstrate Asian languages, videos, and cultural activities. The Center for Asian Studies 12:30PM - 5:15PM The Way We Were: Images of UT's Early Years (50) TCC Under the Oaks Don't miss this exhibit of historical reproductions! This photographic sampler contains images of life during the first 100 years at UT. Enjoy the images of "The Way We Were," which is part of the Premiere Collections at The Center for American History. Division of Continuing and Extended Education 12:30PM - 5:15PM "And That's the Way It Was": The Walter Cronkite Papers (50) TCC Under the Oaks Come see this exhibit highlighting the broadcast news career of Walter Cronkite, "the most trusted man in America." Take a look at scripts, correspondence, photographs, and memorabilia. The Walter Cronkite Papers exhibit is part of the Premiere Collections at The Center for American History. Division of Continuing and Extended Education 12:30PM - 5:15PM Natchez and Texas: A Historical Nexus (50) TCC Under the Oaks Discover the significant events and personalities in the long historical nexus between Natchez and Texas, especially the dramatic era of their interaction from the 18th century through the end of the Civil War. Correspondence, maps, newspapers, ledgers, portraits, and other materials reflect experiences and viewpoints of the Spanish, French, Mexicans, Anglo and African Americans, and native Americans involved in the turbulent development of 19th-century Texas. This exhibit is part of the Premiere Collections at The Center for American History. Division of Continuing and Extended Education 12:30PM - 5:15PM IC2 Open House 2815 San Gabriel Street Come learn about the IC2 Institute (Innovation, Creativity, and Capital)! Its programs include The Austin Technology Incubator (ATI), which has created over 1,500 hundred jobs in the Austin area, generated over $180 million in revenue, and raised more than $170 million in venture capital. You can also learn about The Multimedia Technology Commercialization Center, the Japan Industry and Management of Technology Program, and the Master of Science degree program in Science and Technology Commercialization. IC2 Institute 12:30PM - 5:15PM IC2 Hospitality Suite (56) MAI 120-A Visit the campus office of the IC2 Institute to learn about the technology transfer, economic development, and internship programs of the Institute. Refreshments will be served. IC2 Institute 12:30PM - 5:15PM UTKIDZ: Internet Scavenger Hunt in Cyberspace! (50) TCC Computer Lab Attention, kids! The Thompson Conference Center's state-of-the-art computer lab puts the world at your fingertips. Launch your questions into cyberspace as you search for the answers on a fun-filled cyberspace scavenger hunt. You'll win a prize when you find the answers. Free TCC helium balloons will be given to all participants! Division of Continuing and Extended Education 12:30PM - 5:15PM Quake Tournament (40) ENS 402 Come join the fun in this Quake II tournament! This exciting computer game demonstrates the capabilities of today's computer systems and the developments in today's gaming industry. The interactive, networked tournament is a preferred electrical engineering pastime. College of Engineering - Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 12:30PM - 5:15PM 1909-1999: Celebrating Ninety Years of Continuing and Extended Education at The University of Texas at Austin (50) TCC Explore the world of Continuing Education at this open house that highlights the resources and achievements of this active UT division serving people of all ages throughout the state. Kids can participate in an Internet scavenger hunt, while adults delve into distance learning, correspondence courses, and videoconferencing. Everyone will enjoy informative displays about the rich variety of programs. Division of Continuing and Extended Education 12:30PM - 5:15PM Dean's Scholars Middle School Enrichment Program East Mall Freezing flowers with liquid nitrogen, igniting hydrogen balloons, and more are waiting for you here! Come see the Dean's Scholars perform some the demonstrations they normally show students at Austin middle schools to inspire students toward higher education in science. College of Natural Sciences 12:30PM - 5:15PM Art Expressions: Self-Guided Tour for Kids and Their Grownups (83) HRC Blanton Museum Families are invited to take a self-guided tour of the Blanton’s permanent collections using a guide written for kids and their grownups. The tour includes a combination of games, questions, and drawing activites that encourage creative thinking and problem solving. College of Fine Arts - Blanton Museum 12:30PM - 5:15PM If You Know You Want to Teach Science, UTeach Is for You. East Mall Discover UTeach, a service-learning course for UT undergraduates designed to empower elementary school children to discover science on their own and consider it as an option for later schooling. This past fall about 2500 Austin elementary students took part in this program, with a majority of children in groups that are traditionally underrepresented in the fields of mathematics and science. Come learn more about this program! College of Natural Sciences - Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry 12:30PM - 5:15PM Sounds Like Texas: Music Resources at the Center for American History (81) SRH Breezeway Lend an ear to the music resources at this fun exhibit. Plus, test your knowledge of Texas music-How much did the Armadillo World Headquarters pay Johnny Winter for his 1972 performance? Find out here! Center for American History 12:30PM - 5:15PM Student to Student East Mall Come see how college students "give back" to the community by creating educational software for younger students. Through this innovative "Student to Student" project, developed by Dr. Vicki Almstrum, teams of students in Software Engineering have created educational software for teaching addition and subtraction of negative numbers and very large and very small magnitudes. Other software subjects include topographic maps and great explorers of centuries past. College of Natural Sciences - Department of Computer Sciences 12:30PM - 5:15PM Asian Perspectives on Testing Times: India, Pakistan and China in the Nuclear Triangle (93) BAT 101 What do you think about the nuclear triangle of India, Pakistan, and China? Join this group to get insight into the ongoing debate of nuclear arms in these countries. This discussion is held in conjunction with a symposium on this issue being conducted on campus. The Center for Asian Studies 12:30PM - 5:15PM Science Teachers’ Day East Mall If you're an educator interested in plasma science, then these sessions are for you! Learn about the ways you can bring plasma science and research findings into the classroom. Staff will be on-hand to talk about plasma science and distribute materials. College of Natural Sciences - Department of Physics, Division of Plasma Physics 12:30PM - 5:15PM Ice Cream and Silly Putty East Mall Do you know what chemical processes are used to make silly putty and ice cream? You'll find out here as student members of American Chemical Society walk you through the process and produce the final result. You'll even get to eat the ice cream! College of Natural Sciences - Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry 12:30PM - 5:15PM We're Texas Books: The University of Texas Press (53) FAC Lobby Learn how books are published, talk with authors and Press staff, and browse through a creative display of books. You can also look at the UT Press world map showing where Press authors and books come from and where the Press has sold rights, take advantage of discounts on selected UT Press titles, and put your name in the hat to win a $25 gift certificate to our annual warehouse sale. Some of the Press' oldest books published in the 1950s will be displayed. University of Texas Press 12:30PM - 5:15PM Festival Mexico-Americano (92) MEZ and South Mall This festival promises traditional music, Chicano comedy skits, videos, book displays, and panel discussions of Mexican-American public policy topics. Come see for yourself all that the Center has to offer! The panel discussions will also showcase faculty research. College of Liberal Arts - Center for Mexican American Studies 12:30PM - 5:15PM Honors in Pre-Med East Mall Parents and students interested in pre-med will discover what it takes to maintain grades and reach goals at UT. Individuals will be available with information and are ready to talk one-on-one about pre-med at the University. College of Natural Sciences - Alpha Epsilon Delta 12:30PM - 5:15PM Service-Learning is Helping You in Texas! East Mall Students help the community and schools and enhance their own educational experience through this service-learning program. Learn more about this exciting venture, and take home a few informative. handouts, too. College of Natural Sciences - Charles A. Dana Center, The Texas Center for Service-Learning 12:30PM - 5:15PM Animal A Look at the Sun East Mall See the sun in a whole new way! Step right up to the portable telescope with a solar filter to safely view the sun. College of Natural Sciences - Department of Astronomy 12:30PM - 5:15PM People's Choice 2000 (21) CMA 3.102 Come participate in a mock primary election for the year 2000. Participants will access a Web- based mock election ballot and see updated results displayed instantly. College of Communication - Office of Survey Research 12:30PM - 5:15PM Physics is Fun and Important to You! East Mall This physics mini-circus will offer fun for everyone! You'll enjoy physics demonstrations given by members of the Society for Physics Students. Take time to look at the posters documenting physics experiments and their importance to society, too. College of Natural Sciences - Department of Physics 1:30PM - 2:15PM Oil Finders Demonstration (12) CPE 2.236 (Brons Conf. Rm.) Look for oil like a true prospector and risk your fortune based on your knowledge of the earth. You'll have fun playing a game that allows you to actually drill a mock well. Strike it big or lose your shirt! College of Engineering - Department of Petroleum Engineering 1:30PM - 2:15PM Black Inventor's Museum (39) ECJ and (40) ENS courtyard between Who invented the stoplight? This outdoor museum will display models of inventions created by African Americans along with a description of the invention and the inventor. College of Engineering - National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) 1:30PM - 2:15PM Tools for Producing Oil (12) CPE 1.142 and 6.100 This is a tour unlike any other-a full-scale, operating Rod Pumping Unit on the roof, a 600-foot-deep drilled well, a Christmas tree, and a flowloop and production separator in the basement. Don't miss this tour of the Petroleum-Geosystems Engineering oil field equipment. College of Engineering - Department of Petroleum Engineering 1:30PM - 2:15PM Make a Book South Mall Calling children and adults-come create a small book from start to finish! Experience the whole creation process, from assembling pages to bookbinding, and take home the product of your work. Graduate School of Library and Information Science 1:30PM - 2:15PM Mexican Origin Pregnancy Outcomes: A Paradox Courtyard between (88) CAL and (89) HRH Attend this lecture about Mexican Origin Pregnancy Outcomes and why that is a Paradox as seen from the eyes of Parker Frisbie of the College of Liberal Arts. College of Liberal Arts 1:30PM - 2:15PM Overview of the Petroleum Industry (12) CPE 2.204 This informative lecture on the petroleum industry today will give a you a deeper understanding of this industry's status. College of Engineering - Department of Petroleum Engineering 1:30PM - 2:15PM Curators Tour of David Douglas Duncan Exhibition (80) LBJ Library and Museum Curators Roy Flukinger and Liz Murray will conduct tours that provide insight into Duncan's career, accomplishments, and influence. An unparalleled opportunity to view and understand these acclaimed works. Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center 1:30PM - 2:15PM Lectures on Famous Works of Art: Doing Nothing in the Garden in 18th-Century France (75) DFA 2.204 Learn about famous works of art and moments in art history through this mini-lecture. Experience how art comes alive with distinguished art historian Michael Charlesworth as he discusses European landscapes. College of Fine Arts - Department of Art and Art History 1:30PM - 2:15PM Book and Storytime Corner South Mall When you're through making a book, come over to the storytime corner. Storytellers called "Yarnspinners" will keep you entertained. Top off your activities with a raffle for a variety of children's books; the raffle will be held at 2:00, 2:30, and 3:00 p.m. Graduate School of Library and Information Science 1:30PM - 2:15PM Visit the House of the Vettii in Ancient Pompeii (75) DFA 3.218 Take a trip via CD-ROM! Experience the ancient Pompeii, as an ancient viewer would have done, then see the variations in what was accessible to various members of society in Pompeii through this interactive demonstration. College of Fine Arts - Department of Art and Art History 1:30PM - 2:15PM Measuring Sea Level Change From Space (36) WRW 113 Is it possible to measure sea level changes from space? Come find out by attending this informative lecture and computer demonstration of satellite measurements. College of Engineering - Department of Aerospace Engineering - Center for Space Research 1:30PM - 2:15PM Drill into the Earth Check with information booth Here's your chance to see, hear, and feel a real drill rig! The BEG truck-mounted drill rig will demonstrate one of the basic tools used for geologic research to explore the earth. You may surprised at how big the drill is-about the size of a small fire engine, with a boom that stands up 40 feet. See the rig remove several cores from the earth, which you may get to keep. Bureau of Economic Geology 1:30PM - 2:15PM Visit the House of the Vettii in Ancient Pompeii (75) DFA 3.218 Take a trip via CD-ROM! Experience the ancient Pompeii, as an ancient viewer would have done, then see the variations in what was accessible to various members of society in Pompeii through this interactive demonstration. College of Fine Arts - Department of Art and Art History 1:30PM - 2:15PM Walking Tour of the UT Campus for Prospective Students and Parents (56) MAI Information Desk Put on your walking shoes for this fun tour! Great introduction to the university grounds for prospective students and parents. Office of Admissions 1:30PM - 2:15PM College of Engineering Information Sessions (40) ENS 145 If you're a student interested in engineering, then this information session is for you! College of Engineering - Student Affairs Office 1:30PM - 2:15PM Construct a Roman Comedy Courtyard between (87) PAR and (88) CAL Join with other participants and UT students to create a generic ancient comedy. You can take a small role and influence the plot, which is sure to be a lot of fun! College of Liberal Arts 1:30PM - 2:15PM High-Tech Teaching: What Can Be Done in Classrooms of Today (31) PHR 3.106 What can be done in classrooms today to take advantage of high-tech teaching? Learn more from Dr. James Karboski, pharmacist faculty member with expertise in innovative teaching technologies. You'll see a demonstration of state-of-the-art teaching tools in one of the premier classrooms on campus. Afterward, you're invited to take a behind-the-scenes tour. College of Pharmacy 1:30PM - 2:15PM Women in the Viking Age (94) GAR 109 How do you think of women in the Viking Age? Historical sources show women in the Viking Age as not only wives and heads of households, but also poets, court officials, nuns, explorers, colonists, prophetesses, and scholars. Look further into legendary narratives and you'll find women as warriors and battle-commanders, sovereign queens, and magic workers. Come and learn more! College of Liberal Arts - Department of Germanic Studies 1:30PM - 2:15PM Learn Danish in Thirty Minutes! (93) BAT 104 Come and learn enough Danish to impress your friends and do it all in only 30 minutes! College of Liberal Arts - Department of Germanic Studies 1:30PM - 2:15PM A conversation on Film and Fiction (94) GAR 111 Enjoy a classroom-type discussion on film and fiction! After reading a short text and watching film clips, discuss with others in this interactive session led by Professor Douglas Biow and students. College of Liberal Arts - Plan II 1:30PM - 2:15PM Latin American Network for Computer-assisted Education (LANCE) (91) BEN 210 This demonstration shows how new technologies can be used to enhance the educational experience with a focus on the Americas. The LANCE project serves a range of courses in the humanities. Stop by to see the next wave in education. College of Liberal Arts - Institute of Latin American Studies 1:30PM - 2:15PM Juror for a Day: Mock Trial Opening Arguments (47) TNH Law School Jeffers Courtroom Sit in the courtroom and learn how trials really work! An award-winning mock trial team will try a lawsuit before you, the jury. During breaks, you can question the lawyers, the witnesses, and the judge. Throughout this interactive session, you'll see UT Law School's Advocacy program in action. School of Law 1:30PM - 2:15PM Tour Bass Concert Hall (76) PAC Bass Concert Hall Lobby A great deal of behind-the-scene work goes on before a show is presented on the Bass Concert Hall stage. Come tour Bass and learn what is involved. Bring your questions! College of Fine Arts - Performing Arts Center 1:30PM - 2:15PM Indonesian Gateway - Gamelan Demonstration (49) MRH Gamelan Rm 3rd Floor Come by and experience the mesmerizing tranquility of an Indonesian Gamelan-a collection of several percussive instruments, which create a virtual Indonesian orchestra. College of Fine Arts - School of Music 1:30PM - 2:15PM University Services Anytime, Anywhere in Cyberspace (56) MAI 26 If it's available to students, faculty, alumni, and visitors 24 hours a day on the World Wide Web, it's here! This continuous, live demonstration of official University administrative services is available 'round the clock. You'll see and hear streaming audio and video presentations over the Web and learn how to create your own personal UT Web page, apply for admissions and employment, obtain financial aid, track academic progress, manage your UT affairs, and much more. Administrative Computing Services 1:30PM - 2:15PM Soap Operas and Families in Brazil (92) MEZ 208 Mini-Lecture presented by Esther Hamburger of the College of Liberal Arts. Ms. Hamburger will discuss how families in Brazil and soap operas in that country become intertwined College of Liberal Arts 1:30PM - 2:15PM Customized Web Page Building (112) SZB 451 Young adults and adults are invited to work with an expert to create a simple, personal Web page, customized with links to information on individual interests, hobbies, travel, and more. Participants will be guided by graduate library students. Web pages will be available through the GSLIS Web server for one month following this event. Graduate School of Library and Information Science 1:30PM - 2:15PM German Translation Workshop (93) BAT 104 This creative interaction will focus on German translation. Bring your short German-language documents, artifacts, family heirlooms, and anything else you'd like to have translated! College of Liberal Arts - Department of Germanic Studies 1:30PM - 2:15PM "Orange Brick and White Limestone: An Architectural History of the UT Campus" (50) TCC 3.120 Trace the 115-year-old architectural history of the UT campus through this slide-assisted lecture and engaging stories as told by Roxanne Williamson, UT Professor Emeritus, Architectural History, and UT Sage Seminar Director. Division of Continuing and Extended Education 1:30PM - 2:15PM Russian Chorus (87) PAR 103 Take a trip to Russia through the vehicle of music! Don't miss this presentation of Russian choral music. College of Liberal Arts 1:30PM - 2:15PM Assault & Flattery (122) SSW Utopia Theatre Attend this annual spoof of law school life to see future lawyers sing, dance, and act while making fun of themselves and others. Is it assault or flattery? This year's theme, "Damn Attorneys," is a take-off of the popular Broadway show. School of Law 1:30PM - 2:15PM Teaching and Learning at UT (94) GAR 1 News from the front lines is yours at this interactive panel discussion by history professor Dr. Susan Deans-Smith and undergraduate students who are members of the University History Society. Each panelist will share insights into what life is like for a history major at UT Austin. College of Liberal Arts - Department of History 1:30PM - 2:15PM Suess-Sayers Courtyard between (93( BAT & (92) MEZ Take a "Dr. Seuss" break! Featured professors will read your favorite Dr. Seuss work and show the lighter side of UT faculty. College of Liberal Arts - Liberal Arts Council 1:30PM - 3:15PM Careers in Education (112) SZB 294, 296 How are teachers hired? What education careers are available? Learn all this and more by touring the career centers facility as education students interview with two Central Texas school districts. College of Education 1:30PM - 3:15PM Dig This! (105) BEL 8th Floor Press Box Get a bird's eye view of the stadium construction and an overview of UT Athletics facility plans for the future. Intercollegiate Athletics 1:30PM - 3:15PM Discovering Archaeology in Social Studies Curriculum (112) SZB 370 This teacher in-service workshop will help you see how archaeology can be used in a social studies curriculum. College of Education 1:30PM - 3:15PM Drawing 101 in the Museum (83) HRC Blanton Museum You’ll welcome this chance to learn from a drawing class using the Museum’s permanent collections as your guide. Participants will complete a drawing or drawings based on works of art in the museum using a sketchbook and conti crayons. College of Fine Arts - Blanton Museum 1:30PM - 4:15PM You Be the TV News Anchor! (21) CMB Studio 4F Building B Tired of the television news? Do it yourself! Write you own copy (2 minutes max) or read ours on Tvteleprompter. Bring 1/2 inch VHS tape and take your performance home. College of Communication - Broadcast Journalism Sequence 1:30PM - 4:15PM Real World Field Fair and Career Expo (122) SSW Corridors This lively career fair is for parents, potential students, and anyone who's interested in what social workers do. Learn about the curriculum, internships, and career options. Booths will highlight some of the community agencies and organizations where students practice their skills before graduation. School of Social Work 1:30PM - 5:15PM David Douglas Duncan, One Life: A Photographic Odyssey (80) LBJ Library and Museum Come see this landmark exhibit showcasing Duncan's powerful and penetrating photographs of great events and personalities of the past 50 years. Highlights include combat photographs from World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. In addition, Duncan's friendship with Pablo Picasso produced one of the most exclusive and revealing photographic portraits of the artist and his world. This exceptional exhibition is presented in conjunction with the LBJ Library and Museum. Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center 1:30PM - 5:15PM Live Texas Music (81) SRH Breezeway Kerrville Festival producer Rod Kennedy will host singer/songwriter Jimmy LaFave and other Kerrville stars in concert. Center for American History 2:00PM - 4:00PM Come Early, Be Loud, Stay Late (108) FDA Fields (26th and Red River) Get a sneak peak at the 1999 Longhorn Football Team and get a pep talk from Head Coach Mack Brown. Intercollegiate Athletics 2:30PM - 3:15PM Chance, Truth, and Justice: Reasoning with Numbers in the Courtroom and in Everyday Life (110) UTC 3.104 Academy of Distinguished Teachers 2:30PM - 3:15PM Make a Book South Mall Calling children and adults-come create a small book from start to finish! Experience the whole creation process, from assembling pages to bookbinding, and take home the product of your work. Graduate School of Library and Information Science 2:30PM - 3:15PM Book and Storytime Corner South Mall When you're through making a book, come over to the storytime corner. Storytellers called "Yarnspinners" will keep you entertained. Top off your activities with a raffle for a variety of children's books; the raffle will be held at 2:00, 2:30, and 3:00 p.m. Graduate School of Library and Information Science 2:30PM - 3:15PM Tools for Producing Oil (12) CPE 1.142 and CPE 6.100 This is a tour unlike any other-a full-scale, operating Rod Pumping Unit on the roof, a 600-foot-deep drilled well, a Christmas tree, and a flowloop and production separator in the basement. Don't miss this tour of the Petroleum-Geosystems Engineering oil field equipment. College of Engineering - Department of Petroleum Engineering 2:30PM - 3:15PM Learn German in Thirty Minutes! (93) BAT 104 You'll be surprised how much you can learn in a half hour! You'll walk away from this demonstration with some valuable German basics. College of Liberal Arts - Department of Germanic Studies 2:30PM - 3:15PM College of Engineering Information Sessions (40) ENS 145 If you're a student interested in engineering, then this information session is for you! College of Engineering - Student Affairs Office 2:30PM - 3:15PM A Conversation on Philosophy and the Meaning of Life (94) GAR 107 Just bring your thoughts to this interesting session on the meaning of life. Philosophical texts will be handed out at the beginning of class, and Professor Bob Solomon and students will keep the conversation rolling. College of Liberal Arts - Plan II 2:30PM - 3:15PM Shakespeare at Winedale Performance (87) PAR Courtyard between PAR and CAL Stop by and enjoy this special theatrical performance! Students from the Shakespeare at Winedale program will present a scene from the upcoming spring performance at Winedale. College of Liberal Arts - Department of English/Shakespeare at Winedale program 2:30PM - 3:15PM The Freudian Slip: Sigmund Freud and his Followers (94) GAR 109 If you're interested in the famous Sigmund Freud, then this is for you! Did you know that Freud fainted when he entered New York on an ocean liner? When Freudianism hit America, a cultural theory turned into a medical one, with big results. Come find out why "Freudian slips" are part of our vocabulary today. College of Liberal Arts - Department of Germanic Studies 2:30PM - 3:15PM Walking Tour of the UT Campus for Prospective Students and Parents (56) MAI Information Desk Put on your walking shoes for this fun tour! Great introduction to the university grounds for prospective students and parents. Office of Admissions 2:30PM - 3:15PM Texas Pride: The Heismans (120) MNC-Trophy Room If you've never seen a Heisman Trophy, now you can see two! The 1999 SWB Cotton Bowl trophy and UT's three national championship trophies are also on display. The Moses-Campbell Football Trophy Room is located in the Moncrief-Neuhaus Athletic Complex; please enter from the east side off of East Campus Drive. Intercollegiate Athletics 2:30PM - 3:15PM Looking Back at the 20th Century (94) GAR 1 This mini-lecture by award-winning history professor Dr. Howard Miller looks back on events that shaped our lives. You will be encouraged to ask questions and discuss the topic. College of Liberal Arts - Department of History 2:30PM - 3:15PM Overview of the Petroleum Industry (12) CPE 2.204 This informative lecture on the petroleum industry today will give a you a deeper understanding of this industry's status. College of Engineering - Department of Petroleum Engineering 2:30PM - 3:15PM Silenced Stories: Slave Life on Andrew Jackson's Hermitage Plantation (62) EPS 1.128 Did you know that Andrew Jackson's Hermitage Plantation was home to more than 160 enslaved Africans? The property has been a museum dedicated to Jackson since 1889, but what of the stories of the African-Americans who lived, worked, and died there? Their voices have been long silenced, but their legacies have begun to be recovered through a 1989 archaeology program. Come hear those stories! College of Liberal Arts - Department of Anthropology 2:30PM - 3:15PM Measuring Sea Level Change From Space (36) WRW 113 Is it possible to measure sea level changes from space? Come find out by attending this informative lecture and computer demonstration of satellite measurements. College of Engineering - Department of Aerospace Engineering - Center for Space Research 2:30PM - 3:15PM Tour of Child Care Center (122) SSW 2.400 at Child Care Center Child care providers, employers interested in onsite child care, and parents are welcome to this behind-the-scenes tour. Bring your questions! University Child Care Center 2:30PM - 3:15PM Customized Web Page Building (112) SZB 451 Young adults and adults are invited to work with an expert to create a simple, personal Web page, customized with links to information on individual interests, hobbies, travel, and more. Participants will be guided by graduate library students. Web pages will be available through the GSLIS Web server for one month following this event. Graduate School of Library and Information Science 2:30PM - 3:15PM Study Abroad in Germany (93) BAT 104 Why should you study in Germany? Learn all about opportunities to study abroad in Germany. College of Liberal Arts - Department of Germanic Studies 2:30PM - 3:15PM Greeting the Millennium: Gothic Culture and End of the Century, 1900 - 2000 Courtyard between (88) CALand (89) HRH Courtyard Join Elizabeth Richmond-Garza as she discusses the Gothic Culture and End of the Century in one of the College of Liberal Arts Mini-Lectures. College of Liberal Arts 2:30PM - 3:15PM Special Effects Demonstration (76) PAC Backstage-At Stage Door Everyone loves them, but what really goes on to create special effects? Learn what it takes at this session. You might get the chance to participate in a demonstration, too. College of Fine Arts - Performing Arts Center 2:30PM - 3:15PM Juror for a Day: Mock Trial Witness Examinations (47) TNH Law School Jeffers Courtroom Come and sit in the courtroom and hear how witnesses are questioned and cross-examined. An award-winning mock trial team will try a lawsuit before you, the jury. During breaks, you can question the lawyers, the witnesses, and the judge. Throughout this interactive session, you'll see UT Law School's Advocacy program in action. School of Law 2:30PM - 3:15PM Tour Bass Concert Hall (76) PAC Bass Concert Hall Lobby A great deal of behind-the-scene work goes on before a show is presented on the Bass Concert Hall stage. Come tour Bass and learn what is involved. Bring your questions! College of Fine Arts - Performing Arts Center 2:30PM - 3:15PM Kick the Stress Habit (96) UTC 3.102 This workshop will help you learn to kick the stress habit. Perfect for today's busy schedules. Counseling, Learning and Career Services 2:30PM - 3:15PM So You've Always Wanted to Play the Piano! (48) MRH 4.194 If you have little or no musical training, but you've always wanted to play the piano, then this is for you! After some instruction geared to beginners, you'll be able to play one piece on the piano. College of Fine Arts - School of Music 2:30PM - 3:15PM Lectures on Famous Works of Art: A 9,000-Year -Old Female from Jordan (75) DFA 2.204 Learn about famous works of art and moments in art history through this mini-lecture. Experience how art comes alive with distinguished art historian Denise Schmandt-Besserat as she discusses a 9,000-year-old female figurine from Jordan. College of Fine Arts - Department of Art and Art History 2:30PM - 3:15PM Blanton Museum of Art Tours of the Permanent Collection (83) HRC Blanton Museum Take advantage of these docent-led tours of the Museum's permanent collection. Highlights include works from the recently acquired Suida-Manning Collection, the Mari and James A. Michener Collection of Twentieth Century American Art, and the Contemporary Latin American Art Collection. College of Fine Arts - Blanton Museum 2:30PM - 3:15PM Life in the 21st Century B.C. (50) TCC 3.122 What do you know about the 21st century B.C.? Learn more from Bob Mayfield, UT adjunct profesor of Geography and Asian Studies and UT SAGE seminar director. He will explore the impact of Sumarian urbanization (21st century B.C.- before Christ) that has determined much of who we are today and what we will be in the future. Division of Continuing and Extended Education 2:30PM - 3:15PM Indonesian Gataway-Gamelan Demonstration (49) MRH Gamelan Rm 3rd Floor Come by and experience the mesmerizing tranquility of an Indonesian Gamelan-a collection of several percussive instruments, which create a virtual Indonesian orchestra. College of Fine Arts - School of Music 2:30PM - 3:15PM Discover Sculpture (74) ART 2.428 Explore some of the processes of creating sculpture. Various sculpture techniques will be demonstrated and examples of finished work will be shown. College of Fine Arts - Department of Art and Art History 2:30PM - 3:15PM A Conversation on Poetry and the Meaning of Life (94) GAR 111 Read poems and discover more about what they say about life through this discussion seminar. The discussion, led by Liberal Arts Plan II director Paul Woodruff and students, promises to be interesting. College of Liberal Arts - Plan II 2:30PM - 3:15PM Oil Finders Demonstration (12) CPE 2.236 (Brons Conf. Rm.) Look for oil like a true prospector and risk your fortune based on your knowledge of the earth. You'll have fun playing a game that allows you to actually drill a mock well. Strike it big or lose your shirt! College of Engineering - Department of Petroleum Engineering 2:30PM - 3:15PM Discovering Latin America (91) BEN 204 and South Mall Discover our southern neighbors through 6th-grade eyes. The 6th-grade students are invited to research countries in Latin America, create posters, and give a short presentation on a country to a group of their peers, parents, and teachers. Prizes for students, too. College of Liberal Arts - Institute of Latin American Studies 2:30PM - 3:15PM Let’s Tango (74) ART Foyer Tango, tango! Dance students from the Department of Theatre and Dance will demonstrate and teach the tango as a dance style that corresponds to the exhibition of Argentine art, Cantos Paralelos: Visual Parody in Contemporary Argentinean Art. College of Fine Arts - Blanton Museum 2:30PM - 4:15PM Open Jam Session w/members of UT Jazz Orchestra (48) MRH Recital Studio 2.608 Whether you're a jazz musician or someone who appreciates jazz, make this jam session a destination! Jazz musicians are invited to bring their instruments and join in with members of the UT Jazz Orchestra. College of Fine Arts - School of Music 2:30PM - 4:15PM BaFa BaFa: A Cross Cultural Simulation (29) GEA 114 Have you ever traveled outside the U.S., worked with someone from a different culture, met new neighbors from a different country, and wondered "Why do they do it that way?" Explore the creation and enactment of culture through the game BaFa BaFa. This well-known cross-cultural simulation will show you how stereotypes are formed and perpetuated and give you some methods for overcoming their negative effects. International Office - Study Abroad 2:30PM - 4:15PM Nantasket (73) WIN Theatre Take a "theatre break" in your day and enjoy this fine performance of the play "Nantasket" written by late UT faculty member David Mark Cohen. A ticket is required for admission. Free tickets to the performance will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at the Winship Drama Building beginning at 12:30. College of Fine Arts - Department of Theatre and Dance 2:30PM - 4:15PM Social Work: The Next Generation (122) SSW 2.112 and Utopia Theatre Are you aware of the new frontiers that social workers are forging today? Visual presentations and information will help to show you what's happening! Young people, including teens, will especially like this session because some activities were designed with them in mind. College-bound students will also have a chance to learn about a career in social work. School of Social Work 2:30PM - 4:15PM Russian Olympiad (87) PAR 101 See who will walk away with the prizes at this local competition. Austin-area junior high schools and senior high schools will compete for awards for excellence in spoken Russian, poetry, and civilization. College of Liberal Arts 2:30PM - 4:15PM Normandy Scholar Program 10th Anniversary Round-Table Discussion "The Importance of World War II: Looking Back from the End of the Century" (53) FAC 4th Floor Atrium Learn more about World War II through this round-table discussion. Panel members will first offer their perspectives on the significance of World War II, looking back from the end of this century. Next you'll have a chance to offer your views and insights. College of Liberal Arts 2:30PM - 4:15PM The Evolution and Revolution in Art Education (74) ART 3.410 In the last 20 years there has been an evolution and revolution in how art educators teach art. High quality art teachers demand that art instruction be more than exposure or entertainment. This workshop is designed to teach all teachers the difference and to stimulate ideas. Find out how learning in the arts can be important to a variety of disciplines. College of Fine Arts - Department of Art and Art History 2:30PM - 4:15PM Caricature Workshop (83) HRC Auditorium Try your hand at fun art! Austin cartoonist and caricaturist Penny Moran Van Horn will show her work and talk about the process of cartooning and caricature. Audience members will be invited to draw caricatures of one another using the tricks of the trade they learn. Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center 3:30PM - 4:15PM Memory Improvement (88) CAL 100 Forgetting where you left your car keys, the name of the person you were just introduced to, or what's next on the agenda? Come find out how memory can be improved. Counseling, Learning and Career Servic 3:30PM - 4:15PM Learn to Write Maya Hieroglyphs (75) DFA lawn The ancient language of the Maya was deciphered largely by a UT professor. Get to know these ancient people and learn to write Maya hieroglyphs. College of Fine Arts - Department of Art and Art History 3:30PM - 4:15PM College of Engineering Information Sessions (40) ENS 145 If you're a student interested in engineering, then this information session is for you! College of Engineering - Student Affairs Office 3:30PM - 4:15PM "Free Trade," An Interactive Performance About Business (96) GSB 2.124 Enjoy a great interactive performance as business lecturer and award-winning playwright Steven Tomlinson performs his one-man play, "Free Trade." This play was inspired by his experience teaching economics in Mexico. Take part in the group discussion that follows, too. College and Graduate School of Business 3:30PM - 4:15PM So You've Always Wanted to Play the Piano! (48) MRH 4.194 If you have little or no musical training, but you've always wanted to play the piano, then this is for you! After some instruction geared to beginners, you'll be able to play one piece on the piano. College of Fine Arts - School of Music 3:30PM - 4:15PM Juror for a Day: Mock Trial Closing Statements and Verdict (47) TNH Law School Jeffers Courtroom Sit in the courtroom and hear closing arguments and the verdict ! An award-winning mock trial team will try a lawsuit before you, the jury. During breaks, you can question the lawyers, the witnesses, and the judge. Throughout this interactive session, you'll see UT Law School's Advocacy program in action. School of Law 3:30PM - 4:15PM Learn Danish in Thirty Minutes! (93) BAT 104 Come and learn enough Danish to impress your friends and do it all in only 30 minutes! College of Liberal Arts - Department of Germanic Studies 3:30PM - 4:15PM To SUV or Not to SUV: That Is the Question (39) ECJ 7.208 Do you know about the potential hazards of vehicle crashes involving passenger cars and popular sport utility vehicles? This discussion will provide some insight regarding congestion, pollution, crash compatibility, and issues surrounding light-duty-truck use. Whatever you drive, this is a lecture you don't want to miss. College of Engineering - Department of Civil Engineering 3:30PM - 4:15PM Indonesian Gataway-Gamelan Demonstration (49) MRH Gamelan Rm 3rd Floor Come by and experience the mesmerizing tranquility of an Indonesian Gamelan-a collection of several percussive instruments, which create a virtual Indonesian orchestra. College of Fine Arts - School of Music 3:30PM - 4:15PM History of Klezmer Music (94) GAR 109 Come learn more about the history of Klezmer music-East European Jewish wedding music. From its Romanian origins through its American interaction with jazz from the 1920s through the 1940s, Klezmer has had interesting history. Find out more about the Klezmer revival all over the world for the past 20 years. College of Liberal Arts - Department of Germanic Studies 3:30PM - 4:15PM Walking Tour of the UT Campus for Prospective Students and Parents (56) MAI Information Desk Put on your walking shoes for this fun tour! Great introduction to the university grounds for prospective students and parents. Office of Admissions 3:30PM - 4:15PM Law without Lawyers-A Mini-Lecture Courtyard between (88) CALand (89) HRH Michael Gagarin conducts this lecture from his perspective on how life would really be if there where Law without Lawyers. College of Liberal Arts 3:30PM - 4:15PM Tour Bass Concert Hall (76) PAC Bass Concert Hall Lobby A great deal of behind-the-scene work goes on before a show is presented on the Bass Concert Hall stage. Come tour Bass and learn what is involved. Bring your questions! College of Fine Arts - Performing Arts Center 3:30PM - 4:15PM Suess-Sayers Courtyard between (92) BAT & (93) MEZ Take a "Dr. Seuss" break! Featured professors will read your favorite Dr. Seuss work and show the lighter side of UT faculty. College of Liberal Arts - Liberal Arts Council 3:30PM - 4:15PM Lectures on Famous Works of Art: The Art and Science of Marcel Duchamp (75) DFA 2.204 Learn about famous works of art and moments in art history through this mini-lecture. Experience how art comes alive with distinguished art historian Linda Henderson as she discusses the works of Duchamp. College of Fine Arts - Department of Art and Art History 3:30PM - 4:15PM Measuring Sea Level Change From Space (36) WRW 113 Is it possible to measure sea level changes from space? Come find out by attending this informative lecture and computer demonstration of satellite measurements. College of Engineering - Department of Aerospace Engineering - Center for Space Research 3:30PM - 4:15PM Interactive Teaching Using the Classtalk System (57) PAI 4.42 This event will demonstrate the Classtalk system in which every seat in the classroom is wired. Questions during lectures are answered by each student and the results are displayed. Academy of Distinguished Teachers 3:30PM - 5:15PM A Poetry Round-Up (53) FAC Dobie Room Fourth Floor During the 1930s, acclaimed poet Alice Corbin Henderson organized a Poets' Round-Up where local and visiting poets would read from their work to an audience of Santa Fe locals and visitors. The Research Center continues that tradition by inviting poets from the Michener Center for Writers and the faculty to read from their work and discuss the poetic process. Children can create their own poetry using magnetic poetry boards, as well. Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center 3:30PM - 5:15PM Saturday Morning Math Group (38) RLM 4.102 Up to 100 high school students from area schools meet with faculty and a graduate student team four times a semester as the Saturday Morning Math Group. The students receive extra credit in their high-school math classes. You are welcome to come and participate. College of Natural Sciences - Department of Mathematics 4:00PM - Megalo (56) MAI Mall Steps Come hear the sounds of this pop rock band composed of UT students and staff members. One of their first performances was at an on-campus talent show--they won! Since then, Megalo has played statewide, including a recent headlining spot at the popular San Antonio Balloon Festival. Learn more about Megalo on their web site at www.coyotemusic.com. Registered Student Organization 4:30PM - 5:15PM Learn to Write Maya Hieroglyphs (75) DFA lawn The ancient language of the Maya was deciphered largely by a UT professor. Get to know these ancient people and learn to write Maya hieroglyphs. College of Fine Arts - Department of Art and Art History 4:30PM - 5:15PM Cross-Cultural Psychology in the Southwest: The U.S. and Mexico Courtyard between (88) CALand (89) HRH Hear Manuel Ramirez discuss the Cross-Cultural Psychology as it pertains to the U.S. and Mexico in this Mini-Lecture. College of Liberal Arts 4:30PM - 5:15PM College of Engineering Information Sessions (40) ENS 145 If you're a student interested in engineering, then this information session is for you! College of Engineering - Student Affairs Office 4:30PM - 5:15PM Walking Tour of the UT Campus for Prospective Students and Parents (56) MAI Information Desk Put on your walking shoes for this fun tour! Great introduction to the university grounds for prospective students and parents. Office of Admissions 4:30PM - 5:15PM Freethinkers in German Texas (94) GAR 109 Learn about the history of German freethinkers in Texas. Were they really atheists? Presenter Hubert Heinen has special insight into this matter because his father is from Comfort, Texas, where freethinkers wouldn't tolerate the organization of a community church for more than 40 years. Come learn more about this colorful chapter in Texas history. College of Liberal Arts - Department of Germanic Studies 4:30PM - 5:15PM Discovering Latin America (91) BEN 204 and South Mall Discover our southern neighbors through 6th-grade eyes. The 6th-grade students are invited to research countries in Latin America, create posters, and give a short presentation on a country to a group of their peers, parents, and teachers. Prizes for students, too. College of Liberal Arts - Institute of Latin American Studies 4:30PM - 5:15PM Russian Chorus (87) PAR 103 Take a trip to Russia through the vehicle of music! Don't miss this presentation of Russian choral music. College of Liberal Arts 4:30PM - 5:15PM Special Effects Demonstration (76) PAC Backstage At Stage Door Everyone loves them, but what really goes on to create special effects? Learn what it takes at this session. You might get the chance to participate in a demonstration, too. College of Fine Arts - Performing Arts Center 4:30PM - 5:15PM How Earthquakes Destroy Structures (39) ECJ 7.208 Did you feel that? Find out how earthquakes wreak havoc and bring down structures-and how engineers are creating buildings that can withstand temblors. College of Engineering - Department of Civil Engineering 4:30PM - 5:15PM On Waller Creek: A Literary Reading at the Historic Dobie House Lawn of the J. Frank Dobie House--702 East Dean Keeton Street Wind down the afternoon on the lawn of J. Frank Dobie's historic home on Waller Creek. Associates of the James A. Michener Center for Writers will read from their work. James A. Michener Center for Writers 4:30PM - 5:15PM So, You Want a Career as an Electrical Engineer (40) ENS 507 Junior high and high school students interested in a career as an electrical engineer will find out what classes will prepare them for engineering. Also, take a guided tour of Internet information about engineering programs. College of Engineering - Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering 4:30PM - 5:15PM Teaching the Architectural Design Process (82) GOL 3.120 Description not available at this time. Academy of Distinguished Teachers 4:30PM - 5:15PM Anxiety Among Non-Native English Speakers in the Content Classroom (29) GEA 114 Non-native speakers of English often face language anxiety in the content area classroom. Learn more about the role of English language anxiety and how it affects motivation, learning, and academic interactions. You'll also learn about ways to deal with English language anxiety in the classroom. International Office - ESL Services 8:00PM - Jessen Series Concert of Distinguished Faculty Artists (89) HRH, Jessen Auditorium This recital, part of the Jessen Series of Distinguished Faculty Artists, will be a delightful way to complete your day. This recital is presented by Professors of Voice Rose Taylor and Darlene Wiley and Professor of Piano Gregory Allen. College of Fine Arts - School of Music

Updated 17 February 1999
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