Jan. 31 Texas elementary school children invited to name Marine Science Institute's newest boat
Grade school children throughout Texas have the chance to name the latest addition to the fleet of boats at The University of Texas at Austin's Marine Science Institute.Jan. 31 Environmental Health and Safety officials to take sediment samples from Waller Creek
Officials from The University of Texas at Austin Environmental Health and Safety Office will take sediment samples in Waller Creek at 1 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 3 (weather permitting).Jan. 31 Islam and new immigrant religions featured in religious studies lectures
The Religious Studies Program at The University of Texas at Austin will present a series of lectures featuring Dr. Helen Rose Ebaugh, professor of sociology at the University of Houston, and Dr. Willard Oxtoby, emeritus professor of comparative religions from the University of Toronto.Jan. 30 StarDate magazine celebrates 30 years
The University of Texas at Austin's McDonald Observatory celebrates 30 years of publishing StarDate magazine this month.Jan. 29 Enrollment of first-time freshman minority students now higher than before Hopwood court decision
Diversity efforts at The University of Texas at Austin have brought a higher number of freshman minority students--African Americans, Hispanics and Asian Americans--to the campus than were enrolled in 1996, the year a court ruling ended the use of affirmative action in the university's enrollment process.Jan. 29 Renowned astrophysicist Frank Shu to speak on origin of stars, planetary systems at astronomy lecture
Dr. Frank Shu, a renowned astrophysicist, will give a public lecture on 'The Origin of Sunlike Stars and Planetary Systems' from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 5, in the Engineering Teaching Center (ETC) 2.108 at The University of Texas at Austin.Jan. 29 Mural of Windberg's tribute to Texas longhorns to be celebrated in San Jacinto Hall Thursday (Jan. 30)
A mural of artist Dalhart Windberg's painting 'West Texas Royalty,' reflecting the majesty of Texas longhorns, will be the focus of a celebration at 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 30 in a residence hall at The University of Texas at Austin where the eight-by 21-foot mural has been installed.Jan. 29 'Take a Stand' event, Feb. 2, addresses men's role in ending violence against women
'Take a Stand, Man' -- an afternoon retreat for college men to learn more about their role in confronting and ending violence against women, including sexual assault and partner violence, will be held from 1-7 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 2 at The University of Texas at Austin.Jan. 28 University plans for state budget reductions
In response to announced and expected state budget reductions, The University of Texas at Austin has begun planning to address a $19 million reduction in its current year state funding and an anticipated operating budget shortfall of $25-$30 million next fiscal year.Jan. 27 Neil Iscoe, technology entrepreneur, researcher appointed director of Technology Licensing
Dr. Neil Iscoe, an experienced technology entrepreneur, researcher and executive, has been appointed director of the Office of Technology Licensing (OTL) at The University of Texas at Austin, Juan Sanchez, vice president of research, announced today (Jan. 27).Jan. 27 Slave narratives on display at The University of Texas at Austin during Feb. 3 screening of documentary for Black History Month
An exhibit featuring a collection of slave narratives documenting memories of the last generation of African Americans born into bondage will be on display Feb. 3 at The University of Texas at Austin during a Black History Month program that includes an HBO documentary about slavery.Jan. 23 Cypress Semiconductor CEO to speak on limiting government at Engineering lecture
Dr. T.J. Rodgers, an outspoken critic of government involvement with technology industries and president and chief executive officer of Cypress Semiconductor Corp., will speak at The University of Texas at Austin's Electrical and Computer Engineering Distinguished Lecture Series.
