Oct. 19 University of Texas at Austin archeological lab starts new Web resources for schoolchildren
A new public education Web site, "Texas Beyond History," showcasing more than 13,000 years of Texas cultural history, has been started by the Texas Archeological Research Laboratory at The University of Texas at Austin.Oct. 17 Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin announce discovery that could some day eliminate need to harvest trees for wood or pulp
Cellulose in a new group of organisms may be a promising new resource for the industrial production of the substance and could eventually eliminate the need to harvest trees for wood or pulp, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin say.Oct. 16 New fellowship for study of objectivism established at The University of Texas at Austin
The Anthem Foundation for Objectivist Scholarship has established a $300,000 fellowship within the Department of Philosophy at The University of Texas at Austin to promote the study of Ayn Rand's philosophy of objectivism.Oct. 15 News Briefs: New book takes mystery out of directing, Paisano writing fellowship applications due Jan. 25, 2002
A comprehensive technique for directing that covers every stage of production — from the director's first reading of the play through the final rehearsals — has been published by University of Texas at Austin Professor Michael Bloom.Oct. 12 President Larry R. Faulkner of The University of Texas at Austin to visit top seniors in four Dallas high schools Tuesday (Oct. 16)
Dr. Larry R. Faulkner, president of The University of Texas at Austin, will visit four Dallas area schools Tuesday (Oct. 16) to encourage seniors in the top 10 percent of their class to apply for the university's Longhorn Opportunity Scholarships.Oct. 11 University of Texas at Austin scholars warn journalists against blurring of lines when reporting on recent events
In the initial days following the Sept. 11 tragedy, media representatives did an excellent job covering "spot news," but now need to be careful to find middle ground in their reporting, say two University of Texas at Austin journalism professors.Oct. 10 Engineer from The University of Texas at Austin at forefront of nationwide $80 million earthquake study consortium
Earthquake engineering specialist Dr. Sharon Wood of The University of Texas at Austin will be a co-principal investigator to develop the $80 million Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation (NEES), a national consortium funded by the National Science Foundation.Oct. 10 Future of energy to be topic of lecture at The University of Texas at Austin
Dr. William Fisher, national adviser on energy policy and an expert on global energy, discusses the future of energy and world energy resources.Oct. 9 Mexican cabinet adviser Juan Hernandez to speak at The University of Texas at Austin School of Law conference in San Antonio
Mexican Cabinet Adviser for Migrant Affairs, Juan Hernandez, will deliver the keynote luncheon address as part of the University of Texas at Austin School of Law's 25th Annual Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law. He will speak on Mexico-U.S. immigration policies and prospects for changes in the policies in light of the World Trade Center bombings of Sept. 11 and the new climate of border and homeland security.Oct. 5 Renowned University of Texas at Austin pharmacy professor Dr. Jaime N. Delgado dies
Dr. Jaime N. Delgado, a University Distinguished Teaching Professor whose 42-year career in the College of Pharmacy at The University of Texas at Austin gave him the longest tenure of any living pharmacy faculty member, died Friday (Oct. 5) at St. David’s Hospital.Oct. 3 The University of Texas at Austin's 'Archives Clinic' on Oct. 20 offers free tips on preserving old photographs, documents
Secrets to preserving historic or family letters, photographs and other paper documents and film materials will be shared by archivists and preservation students from The University of Texas at Austin during an “Archives Clinic” on Oct. 20 at the Austin History Center.Oct. 2 University of Texas at Austin receives $7 million grant for alcoholism research
The University of Texas at Austin’s Waggoner Center for Alcohol and Addiction Research announces $7 million in grant funding for new initiatives at UT Austin.
