Media Advisories
| Feb. 13 | Democratic primary debate to take place on campus |
| Feb. 12 | Media credential guidelines available for Feb. 21 debate |
| Feb. 5 | Center celebrates photojournalist Kennerly's latest book |
Feb. 14 Spring 2008 Enrollment Increases Slightly at The University of Texas at Austin
Preliminary enrollment figures for the spring 2008 semester at The University of Texas at Austin show that proportional representation increased slightly for Asian American, Hispanic and African American students compared to the 2007 spring semester.Feb. 12 Experts for Presidential Debate in Texas: Researchers Offer Range of Perspectives, from the Political to Psychological
Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama, Democratic presidential candidates, will debate at The University of Texas at Austin Thursday, Feb. 21. Researchers at the university are available to provide commentary on how issues such as party polarization, gender, race and faith are shaping the 2008 presidential election.Feb. 11 Education Notes: Black History Month Experts
February marks the celebration of Black History Month, a remembrance of important people and events in African American history. Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin examine African American history and contemporary issues of race and equality from a variety of perspectives.Feb. 7 McDonald Observatory Receives $190,000 NASA Grant; Will Train Texas Elementary, Middle School Teachers in Science Education
The University of Texas at Austin McDonald Observatory has been awarded a grant of about $190,000 from NASA to train teachers across the state in science education. The project will develop, test and implement professional development workshops for 500 Texas teachers of grades 3-8 that will be delivered via videoconference.Feb. 7 Palestinian Prime Minister's Speech to Be Webcast Live
Prime Minister Salam Fayyad of the Palestinian National Authority will deliver remarks today (Feb. 7) at The University of Texas at Austin on building a Palestinian state and fostering peace and prosperity in the region.Feb. 7 Ann Wilson Appointed Interim Director of Blanton Museum of Art
Ann Wilson, associate director of the Blanton Museum of Art at The University of Texas at Austin since May 2004, has been appointed interim director of the museum, effective March 1.Feb. 6 Distinguished Curators, Scholars and Critics of Contemporary Art Present Public Lectures and Seminars
EVENT: The Department of Art and Art History at The University of Texas at Austin will present a series of visits by leading curators, critics and scholars from the contemporary art world. The series will run from February through April with presentations by ArtForum Contributing Editor Katy Siegel and Wade Saunders who writes for [...]Feb. 5 Shell Oil Company Gives $225,500 to The University of Texas at Austin
Shell Oil Company has contributed $225,500 to support academic programs at The University of Texas at Austin.
