Monthly Archives: Sept. 1998

Pioneering research under way at The University of Texas at Austin to develop improved techniques to diagnose and treat diseases such as cancer and heart disease received a boost today thanks to a $2.499 million grant awarded by the National Science Foundation.

The College of Fine Arts at The University of Texas at Austin has arranged to temporarily display two multicolored fiberglass sculptures by nationally recognized sculptor Luis Jimÿnez. Installation of the art work begins Thursday (Oct. 1) on the plaza in front of the Bass Concert Hall.

A new interdisciplinary undergraduate concentration in the College of Liberal Arts will use the breadth of the liberal arts to bridge the widening chasm between technical expertise and general education.

President Larry R. Faulkner of The University of Texas at Austin will visit ex-students and other University supporters in the Midland/Odessa area on Wednesday (Sept. 23) as part of his continuing effort to enhance and expand the University's relationship with constituents throughout the state.

Professors and students of the College of Education, The University of Texas at Austin, are major organizers and participants of the upcoming conference "Global Learning in the 21st century."

Dr. Sheldon Ekland-Olson, dean of the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Austin, has been named executive vice president and provost at The University of Texas at Austin. The appointment was made Friday (Sept. 18) by UT President Larry R. Faulkner and is effective Nov. 1.

Dr. Francisco Jose Barnes de Castro, Rector of the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM), and a team of the university's vice presidents and deans visited The University of Texas at Austin campus on Sept. 3. Barnes met with UT Austin President Larry R. Faulkner and other University officials to discuss the development of closer working relationships on academic programs of mutual interest. A reception was held to welcome the Mexican visitors to the campus.

Five prominent women scientists will offer success strategies for female science students who want to break into industrial careers from noon to 2 p.m. Friday (Sept. 18) at The University of Texas at Austin.

Christopher Dickey, Newsweek's bureau chief in Paris and son of poet and novelist James Dickey, will speak at The University of Texas at Austin Monday (Sept. 21) at the Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center.

President Larry R. Faulkner of The University of Texas at Austin announced today that Dr. Edie N. Goldenberg, recently named executive vice president and provost, has withdrawn her acceptance and will not assume duties in Austin. Goldenberg recently has encountered health problems requiring treatment over time.