Yearly Archives: 2008
Engineer to Present Leak-Proof Method for Carbon Dioxide Storage at International Conference
Nov. 13, 2008
Event: Steven Bryant, engineering professor at The University of Texas at Austin, will present new research at the ninth annual International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies that examines a unique storage method in carbon sequestration that eliminates the risk of CO2 escaping via buoyancy.
Libraries Programs Help Students with Fall “Crunch”
Nov. 13, 2008
The University of Texas Libraries will host "Crunch Time" from Nov. 18-20 at the Perry-Castañeda Library (PCL) to raise awareness of beneficial resources and services which are available at the point of need during the pressure-filled final weeks of the semester, as well as the rest of the year.
Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology Regional Finals at The University of Texas at Austin, Nov. 14 and 15
Nov. 13, 2008
Event: The regional finals of the 2008 Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology, America's premier science research competition, comes to The University of Texas at Austin. High school students will compete for a $3,000 prize for one individual, $6,000 for one team, and an invitation to the national finals in New York City for… » Continue Reading
Campaign Debrief to Discuss Political Participation, Give Campaign and Media Perspectives
Nov. 12, 2008
Students, scholars, strategists and members of the press will analyze the results of the 2008 election at the New Politics Forum Presidential Election Debriefing to be held Nov. 14 and 15 at the Texas State Capitol.
AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center Houses New Art Gallery Featuring Works from Department of Art and Art History Faculty and Alumni
Nov. 12, 2008
The Courtyard Gallery, a new exhibition space featuring the artwork of faculty and alumni from the Department of Art and Art History, has been opened in the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center at The University of Texas at Austin.
University of Texas Libraries Announce Civil War Series and Lecture
Nov. 11, 2008
"The Littlefield History of the Civil War Era," a 16-volume series of books covering the earliest rumblings of disunion to Reconstruction, has been announced by the University of Texas Libraries.
Harry Ransom Center Hosts Amy Tan, Denis Johnson, Tim O’Brien and Lee Blessing to Kick Off Symposium
Nov. 11, 2008
Event: To open the 2008 Flair Symposium, writers Lee Blessing, Denis Johnson, Tim O'Brien and Amy Tan discuss their work and the future of reading with James Magnuson, director of the Michener Center for Writers.
NPR Journalist Michele Norris to Present “Listening to America in an Election Year: Did the Press Get it Right?”
Nov. 11, 2008
Event: Award-winning journalist, co-host of National Public Radio's (NPR) "All Things Considered" and 2008 Mary Alice Davis Distinguished Lecturer Michele Norris will present "Listening to America in an Election Year: Did the Press Get it Right?"
UT Political Scientists Analyze 2008 Election
Nov. 11, 2008
Event: Nationally recognized political scientists Daron Shaw and Sean Theriault will host the "2008 Post-Election Panel" to analyze the results of last week's historic elections. In addition to reviewing what happened, they will discuss what the results mean for the future of American politics. When: 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 11 Where: Batts Hall 5.108. A… » Continue Reading
Public perception of crime remains out of sync with reality, criminologist contends
Nov. 10, 2008
Crime on the Rise?: When the FBI and Department of Justice release their annual reports on crime in the United States, Dr. Mark Warr's phone starts ringing. His voicemail fills with interview requests from reporters seeking the criminologist's expertise for stories on rising crime.
