Feb. 7 Civil engineering student helps with logistics for environmental art project in Central Park
A University of Texas at Austin graduate student in civil engineering has provided technical information and logistical support to install thousands of 16-foot-tall structures in Central Park for the latest project of world-renowned artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude.Feb. 7 H.M. Queen Elizabeth II confers knighthood on Law Professor Basil Markesinis
The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office's recent release of its 'New Year Honours 2005--Diplomatic and Overseas List,' named Professor Basil Markesinis QC, DCL, FBA, as Knight Bachelor for his 'services to Comparative Law and International Legal Relations.'Feb. 7 KLRU-TV premiering weekly statewide public affairs show hosted by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Paul Stekler
KLRU-TV (Austin PBS), in association with Midnight Films, announces a new statewide series, 'Special Session,' hosted by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and University of Texas at Austin Radio-Television-Film Professor Paul Stekler. The series debuts at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 10.Feb. 3 The University of Texas at Austin joins forces with Mexican institutions on nanotechnology
Scientists and engineers at The University of Texas at Austin and at Mexican research institutions will collaborate in nanotechnology and materials research with the formation of the International Center for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials (ICNAM).Feb. 3 Continued support of traditional fall recruitment period for Greeks recommended by review group at The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin should continue to support a traditional fall recruitment period for Greek fraternities and sororities that choose to conduct one, a review group working through the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs has recommended.Feb. 2 Science program partners with Shell Oil to support math and science education
The Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science Teaching (TRC) at The University of Texas at Austin announced today that it has received a $1 million grant from Shell Oil Company to improve the teaching and learning of math and science in grades K-12.Feb. 2 Leadership status affects cognitive performance of people with higher testosterone levels
Leadership status affects cognitive performance of people with relatively higher testosterone levels, according to a new study that will be published in the February issue of Hormones and Behavior.