Sept. 24 Harry Ransom Center Encourages Community to Read Edgar Allan Poe As Part of The Big Read
The Harry Ransom Center, a humanities research library and museum at The University of Texas at Austin, is encouraging the Austin community to read "The Great Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe" as part of The Big Read campaign, which kicks off today.Sept. 18 FCC Commissioner Baker to Discuss Broadband Use in Education During Forum at The University of Texas at Austin
Commissioner Meredith Attwell Baker of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will speak during a forum and press conference at The University of Texas at Austin Monday, Sept. 21, on the importance of broadband Internet technology for distance learning to prepare high school students for higher education.Sept. 11 Powers to Give State of the University Address at The University of Texas at Austin Sept. 16
William Powers Jr., president of The University of Texas at Austin, will deliver his fourth President's State of the University Address at 4 p.m. on Sept. 16, providing a report on ongoing and new initiatives of the university's administration.Sept. 3 Internet Visionary and Texas Alum Bob Taylor to Speak at The University of Texas at Austin
Bob Taylor, considered by many to be the father of the Internet, will mark the 40th anniversary of its invention during a public conversation at The University of Texas at Austin on Sept. 17 with John Markoff, technology reporter for The New York Times.Aug. 19 Mooov-In 2009 Volunteers Plan to Assist Incoming Students
Mooov-In, a tradition of greeting and helping new and returning students moving into their residence halls at The University of Texas at Austin, will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, Aug. 21, and Saturday, Aug. 22, and from noon to 5 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 23, the weekend before the start of fall semester [...]Aug. 18 "Gone to Texas" Welcomes Students to The University of Texas at Austin
"Gone to Texas," the official welcome for new students entering The University of Texas at Austin, will be held on the university's Main Mall at 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 25, the evening before classes start on Aug. 26.Aug. 7 Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks Wednesday, Aug. 12; Images and HD Video Available from StarDate Media
It’s time once again for nature to put on its late-summer fireworks show: the Perseid meteor shower. This year’s best viewing will be before dawn on Aug. 12, with a second chance after sunset that night, according to the editors of StarDate magazine.Aug. 3 Ransom Center's Exhibition Celebrates Bicentennial of Edgar Allan Poe
The Harry Ransom Center, a humanities research library and museum at The University of Texas at Austin, is commemorating the 2009 bicentennial of Edgar Allan Poe, American poet, critic and inventor of the detective story, with the exhibition "From Out That Shadow: The Life and Legacy of Edgar Allan Poe."Aug. 3 "Other Worlds" Exhibition Examines Evolution of Astronomy
The Harry Ransom Center, a humanities research library and museum at The University of Texas at Austin, will present the exhibition "Other Worlds: Rare Astronomical Works," showcasing items from the center's science collection that survey some of the most important astronomical discoveries of the last 500 years.July 31 University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work to Host Day Camp for Homeless/At Risk Children
A day camp designed to promote higher education for 31 homeless/at risk children will be held Aug. 3-6 at The University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work.July 2 Ransom Center Receives Big Read Grant from National Endowment for the Arts
The Harry Ransom Center, a humanities research library and museum at The University of Texas at Austin, has received a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to host The Big Read in Austin, focusing on Edgar Allan Poe's stories and poems.July 1 Hispanic Health and Healthcare Policy Research Focus of Conference in National Hispanic Heritage Month
"The 2009 International Conference on Aging in the Americas," hosted by the LBJ School of Public Affairs, will be held on Sept. 15-17 at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center at The University of Texas at Austin campus.
