BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//On Campus//University of Texas at Austin : Office of Public Affairs//EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago LAST-MODIFIED:20070903T203945Z BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20070311T080000 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20071104T020000 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE X-WR-CALNAME:OnCampus | Politics & International X-WR-RELCALID:AAAMjkAAGAAAILAAAG@utexas.edu X-WR-CALDESC: University of Texas at Austin - Office of Public Affairs - Politics & International X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7986@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090420T075930 SUMMARY:Insurgent citizenship in Brazil is topic of LLILAS lecture LOCATION:SRH 1.313 LLILAS DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090501T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090501T140000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090420T075930Z DESCRIPTION:The LLILAS Speaker Series presents Dr. James Holston, Dept. of Anthropology (UC Berkeley), who will present the talk "Insurgent Citizenship in an Era of Global Urban Peripheries." The extraordinary urbanization of the twentieth century produced urban peripheries of devastating poverty and inequality in cities worldwide. Yet, in the last few decades, combining with aspects of global democratization, it has also generated movements of insurgent citizenship. As a result, the contemporary metropolis is the site of massive collisions between complexly warring forces of exploitation and dispossession--which have generally triumphed--and increasingly coherent, yet still fragile and contradictory, recent movements for new kinds of citizen power and social justice. This talk examines the entanglements of these insurgent citizenships both with entrenched systems of inequality and with new forms of destabilization and violence. Using the case of Brazil, it argues that these clashes entail conflicts of alternative formulations of citizenship and that sites of metropolitan innovation often emerge at the very sites of metropolitan degradation. Snacks and efreshments provided. CONTACT:Paloma S Diaz URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/cola/insts/llilas/events/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7834@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090407T082300 SUMMARY:Attend kick-off event for new initiative promoting Hispanic leadership LOCATION:Etter-Harbin Alumni Center Connally Ballroom DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090504T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090504T200000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090508T091609Z DESCRIPTION:The LBJ School Center for Politics and Governance, in partnership with the Texas Exes, will begin a Hispanic Leadership Initiative to examine and promote the Hispanic population's growing potential for leadership across Texas and in the nation. The launch event will feature remarks by The University of Texas System chancellor Francisco Cigarroa and a panel discussion featuring Henry Bonilla, former U.S. congressman; Ted Cruz, former Texas solicitor general; Pete Gallego, Texas state representative; and Orlinda Naranjo, Travis County district judge. Reception begins at 6 p.m., and the program begins at 6:30 p.m. CONTACT:Veronica V Stidvent URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/lbj/cpg/event_detail.php?id=33 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8091@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090502T102459 SUMMARY:Peace Corps Junior Jam presents opportunities to college juniors LOCATION:GRG 424 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090504T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090504T200000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090502T102459Z DESCRIPTION:UT juniors are invited to learn about unique oppornities to start their international careers. International work experience and opportunities are available in over seventy countries where Peace Corps volunteers perform a variety of jobs in business, education, community development, environment, health, information technology and agriculture. Learn more about these opportunities by joining Brad Watson, recently returned Volunteer and UT recruiter, for the Junior Jam. CONTACT:Bradley C Watson URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.peacecorps.gov/index.cfm?shell=meet.regrec.event&eventid=88767&city=dallas END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7281@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090224T083449 SUMMARY:Dell Social Innovation Competition presents final event LOCATION:AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090507T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090507T193000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090508T115242Z DESCRIPTION:Everyone has a dream with the power to change the world. What's yours? Join nonprofit, business and foundation leaders for a unique discussion of social entrepreneurship and a preview of the best world-changing ideas emerging from colleges around the world. Come for the discussion and then participate in the final round of the 2009 Dell Social Innovation Competition, where the winner will be chosen and awarded $50,000 to launch a venture. A special People's Choice Award puts the power in your hands to give one team $1,000 to support their venture. Each vote cast for the People's Choice is automatically entered into a drawing for a new Dell laptop. View the three finalists at www.dellsocialinnovationcompetition.com RSVP appreciated: heather.alden@mail.utexas.edu CONTACT:Sarah E Krueger URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.dellsocialinnovationcompetition.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8070@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090429T075256 SUMMARY:An Evening with Lee: Mayoral candidate Leffingwell to appear at forum LOCATION:CAL 100 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090507T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090507T210000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090429T075256Z DESCRIPTION:Lee Leffingwell, current Austin city councilman and candidate for mayor, will be joining the hosts of Down Ballot Radio to discuss issues facing Austin and UT. Opening Act: GigglePants Improv CONTACT:Andrew A Jones END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8122@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090512T084557 SUMMARY:Learn about the Student Journal of Latin American Studies LOCATION:Parlin Hall, Room 101 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090512T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090512T170000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090512T084557Z DESCRIPTION:The Student Journal of Latin American Studies invites graduate and undergraduate students from all colleges to attend a general information session to learn more about the journal and how to get involved. Free pizza to be served at the meeting. SJofLAS has been established in order to increase student involvement in Latin American research topics and to further connect the work for graduate and undergraduate students across the world. If you have any questions please contact us at info@sjoflas.org CONTACT:Marcelo A Bohrt-Seeghers URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.SJofLAS.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8109@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090506T082524 SUMMARY:"Mexican Public Opinion and Foreign Policy" to be panel topic LOCATION:Classroom 107, ATT Conference Center DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090513T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090513T183000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090515T163137Z DESCRIPTION:Scholars from CIDE, one of Mexico's leading research centers, discuss how Mexico views the United States and the world in 2009. Q&A session to follow. CONTACT:Mexican Center at g.sanders@austin.utexas.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8118@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090508T160213 SUMMARY:Stories and experiences shared by survivors of the Bhopal gas tragedy LOCATION:RLM 4.102 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090521T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090521T203000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090515T163137Z DESCRIPTION:The Union Carbide Chemical Disaster in Bhopal, India, killed more than 23,000 people due to a catastrophic gas leak and ongoing water contamination in this central Indian city. This year marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the horrific night in 1984 when a toxic cloud of methyl isocyanate enveloped the sleeping city. The anniversary is a celebration by Bhopal survivor groups and their allies, and of twenty-five years of courage in the face of corporate crime. Two sixteen-year-old youth organizers from Bhopal, and senior activists Rachna Dingra and Satinath Sarangi, will be touring the United States and Canada this April and May. The tour is being hosted by the International Campaign for Justice in Bhopal. ICJB is a coalition of survivors' groups and allies around the world working for justice and a life of dignity for the survivors of the Bhopal Disaster, and for a toxic-free future for us all. The campaign and tour are committed to "No More Bhopals" - exposing the great need for more effective regulation to protect marginalized communities from chemical harm. The Bhopal campaign hopes to gain North American NGO and government support for holding Union Carbide's parent, Dow Chemical, responsible for the ongoing toxic disaster in Bhopal and cleaning it up. Visit www.bhopal.net to learn more about Bhopal. CONTACT:Vikram V Garg URL;VALUE=URL:http://austin.aidindia.org/node/48 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8180@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090602T161348 SUMMARY:Young Conservatives of Texas offer Summer Orientation Info Session LOCATION:CBA 4.326 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090609T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090609T200000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090603T164313Z DESCRIPTION:Do you believe... -That a strong national defense is invaluable to this nation? -That the preservation of private property is a constitutional right and should be protected? -That the protection of the unborn, the sanctity of marriage, and the family is vital to sustaining a healthy society? -That a fair taxation system would provide more economic growth than any socialist policy? -That accountability of elected officials is the foundation of a free and prosperous republic? -And most importantly, that a strong faith in God is essential to the welfare of this nation? If so, then the Young Conservatives of Texas is the organization for you! Find out more about the Young Conservatives of Texas and how you can make a difference in the fight against liberalism at our summer orientation information session! When: The first night of every Summer Orientation session at 7 p.m., just after the Orientation BBQ. Where: The McCombs School of Business CBA 4.326. Take the escalators up to the fourth floor, turn left toward the atrium, then go right down the hall. The room will be at the end of the hall on your right. Visit us on the Web or Twitter, also on Facebook: Young Conservatives of Texas- UT Chapter Contact: Dustin Matocha or 512-304-5163 for more info! CONTACT:Dustin J Matocha URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.twitter.com/YCT_UT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8210@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090615T125342 SUMMARY:Students to protest against fraudulent Iranian presidential election LOCATION:Texas Capital (11th & Congress) DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090617T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090617T190000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090615T125342Z DESCRIPTION:In light of the tragic and blatant fraudulent presidential elections in Iran, a group of both Iranian and non-Iranian students are coming together to hold a demonstration and march at the Texas Capitol on Wed., June 17, at 5:00 p.m. in solidarity with the people of Iran and to show our disappointment with and disapproval of the recent election results. CONTACT:Roja Najafimoghaddamn URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utipj.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8232@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090619T150109 SUMMARY:Report on FMLN in El Salvador addresses changes and challenges LOCATION:Sid Richardson Hall 1.115 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090622T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090622T130000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090619T150109Z DESCRIPTION:Report on El Salvador En español e inglés / In English and Spanish Ricardo González, FMLN deputy to the Legislative Assembly, will speak about the platform, plans and strategy of the new government in El Salvador. CONTACT:Sylvia F Thompson END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8181@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090602T162129 SUMMARY:Young Conservatives of Texas offer Summer Orientation Info Session LOCATION:CBA 4.326 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090629T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090629T200000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T162129Z DESCRIPTION:Do you believe... -That a strong national defense is invaluable to this nation? -That the preservation of private property is a constitutional right and should be protected? -That the protection of the unborn, the sanctity of marriage, and the family is vital to sustaining a healthy society? -That a fair taxation system would provide more economic growth than any socialist policy? -That accountability of elected officials is the foundation of a free and prosperous republic? -And most importantly, that a strong faith in God is essential to the welfare of this nation? If so, then the Young Conservatives of Texas is the organization for you! Find out more about the Young Conservatives of Texas and how you can make a difference in the fight against liberalism at our summer orientation information session! When: The first night of every Summer Orientation session at 7 p.m., just after the Orientation BBQ. Where: The McCombs School of Business CBA 4.326. Take the escalators up to the fourth floor, turn left toward the atrium, then go right down the hall. The room will be at the end of the hall on your right. Visit us on the Web or Twitter, also on Facebook: Young Conservatives of Texas- UT Chapter Contact: Dustin Matocha or 512-304-5163 for more info! CONTACT:Dustin J Matocha URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.twitter.com/YCT_UT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8182@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090602T162212 SUMMARY:Young Conservatives of Texas offer Summer Orientation Info Session LOCATION:CBA 4.326 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090707T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090707T200000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T162212Z DESCRIPTION:Do you believe... -That a strong national defense is invaluable to this nation? -That the preservation of private property is a constitutional right and should be protected? -That the protection of the unborn, the sanctity of marriage, and the family is vital to sustaining a healthy society? -That a fair taxation system would provide more economic growth than any socialist policy? -That accountability of elected officials is the foundation of a free and prosperous republic? -And most importantly, that a strong faith in God is essential to the welfare of this nation? If so, then the Young Conservatives of Texas is the organization for you! Find out more about the Young Conservatives of Texas and how you can make a difference in the fight against liberalism at our summer orientation information session! When: The first night of every Summer Orientation session at 7 p.m., just after the Orientation BBQ. Where: The McCombs School of Business CBA 4.326. Take the escalators up to the fourth floor, turn left toward the atrium, then go right down the hall. The room will be at the end of the hall on your right. Visit us on the Web or Twitter, also on Facebook: Young Conservatives of Texas- UT Chapter Contact: Dustin Matocha or 512-304-5163 for more info! CONTACT:Dustin J Matocha URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.twitter.com/YCT_UT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8183@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090602T162248 SUMMARY:Young Conservatives of Texas offer Summer Orientation Info Session LOCATION:CBA 4.326 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090713T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090713T200000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T162248Z DESCRIPTION:Do you believe... -That a strong national defense is invaluable to this nation? -That the preservation of private property is a constitutional right and should be protected? -That the protection of the unborn, the sanctity of marriage, and the family is vital to sustaining a healthy society? -That a fair taxation system would provide more economic growth than any socialist policy? -That accountability of elected officials is the foundation of a free and prosperous republic? -And most importantly, that a strong faith in God is essential to the welfare of this nation? If so, then the Young Conservatives of Texas is the organization for you! Find out more about the Young Conservatives of Texas and how you can make a difference in the fight against liberalism at our summer orientation information session! When: The first night of every Summer Orientation session at 7 p.m., just after the Orientation BBQ. Where: The McCombs School of Business CBA 4.326. Take the escalators up to the fourth floor, turn left toward the atrium, then go right down the hall. The room will be at the end of the hall on your right. Visit us on the Web or Twitter, also on Facebook: Young Conservatives of Texas- UT Chapter Contact: Dustin Matocha or 512-304-5163 for more info! CONTACT:Dustin J Matocha URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.twitter.com/YCT_UT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8235@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090624T170242 SUMMARY:Series begins with talk on sustainability and the global coffee trade LOCATION:Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090714T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090714T193000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090710T164651Z DESCRIPTION:Nestor Osorio is executive director of the London-based International Coffee Organization, the United Nations agency that oversees the world coffee trade. He will speak about sustainability and the global coffee economy at the inauguration of "Faces of the Americas/Rostros de las Americas," a new speaker series that looks at business and current events in Latin America. A reception and coffee tasting begins at 6 p.m. Q&A session to follow. CONTACT:Mexican Center at g.sanders@austin.utexas.edu URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/cola/insts/llilas/news/current/faces/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8349@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090730T134926 SUMMARY:Iranian religious scholar Dr. Mohsen Kadivar to speak LOCATION:AVAYA Auditorium, ACES 2.302 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090809T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090809T190000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090807T164805Z DESCRIPTION:Dr. Mohsen Kadivar is associate professor at the Iranian Institute of Philosophy in Tehran. Kadivar will spend the 2009-2010 academic year as a visiting professor of Religious Studies at Duke University, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses on ethics in contemporary Iran, Islamic political theory and Islamic philosophy and jurisprudence. Kadivar studied Islamic jurisprudence and philosophy at the Qom Seminary, and went on to receive a doctorate of philosophy and theology in Tehran. He has written more than 13 books reconciling Islamic traditions and modern democracy. Kadivar's writing on the theology of freedom has been critical of the doctrine of Velayat-e Faqih (Rule of the Supreme Jurist), an innovation in Shi'te political thought instituted in Iran by Ayatollah Khomeini in 1979, calling into question the religious authenticity of this form of autocratic rule. In 1999, Kadivar was convicted by the Special Court for Clergy and sentenced to eighteen months in prison on charges of having spread false information about Iran's "sacred system of the Islamic Republic" and of helping enemies of the Islamic revolution. The discussion will take place in Persian. CONTACT:Christopher S Rose URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/cola/depts/mes/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8342@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090729T132237 SUMMARY:Energy Technology and Policy course offered in three-day format LOCATION:AT&T Conference Center Room 203 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090818T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090820T170000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090729T132237Z DESCRIPTION:Dr. Michael Webber, assistant professor of mechanical engineering and associate director of the Center for International Energy and Environmental Policy at the University of Texas at Austin, will share his insights and candid views about the best and worst of U.S. energy practice. Webber's fast-paced and information-packed lectures include real-world examples, entertaining anecdotes, engineering fundamentals, historical perspectives and an outlook for the future of energy. This crash course is perfect for people who want an energy credential or a graduate class in energy, but only have a few days to spare. CONTACT:Rachel N Norrod URL;VALUE=URL:http://lifelong.engr.utexas.edu/etp09/index.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8492@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090824T145555 SUMMARY:"You Bring Out the Asian American in Me" is night of entertainment LOCATION:Texas Union Ballroom DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090903T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090903T214500 LAST-MODIFIED:20090825T173837Z DESCRIPTION:YBO is an event that welcomes first-year Asian American students, continuing Asian-American students and allies to the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) community. This event is FREE to everyone and we will be giving away goodie bags for as long as they last to anyone that walks through the door, as well as door prizes during the show (giftcards, t-shirts, a WII, an XBOX 360), so come out and BRING YOUR FRIENDS OF ALL SHAPES, SIZES AND COLORS!! **Mark your calendars and come enjoy some great entertainment that you won't forget: - Student group: Hum a Capella - Keynote speaker: Cathy Bao Bean - Comedian: Eliot Chang CONTACT:Jennifer C Lee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8526@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090827T173843 SUMMARY:Learn about opportunities for undergraduates in Washington, D.C. LOCATION:FAC, Room 4 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090908T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090908T183000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090827T173843Z DESCRIPTION:Learn about opportunities for undergraduates to spend a spring or fall semester in Washington, D.C., interning and taking in-residence UT Austin courses. The UT Austin campus coordinator, the Archer Center director, and former Archer Fellows will give an overview of the program and provide you with tips on submitting the most competitive application. CONTACT:Katrina Kosted URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/ugs/utindc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8649@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090908T102230 SUMMARY:National LGBT Equality March Rally and information session to be held LOCATION:West Mall DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090910T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090910T130000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090908T102230Z DESCRIPTION:Find out why students at UT are heading to Washington, D.C., on Oct. 10 and 11 to march for equality and how to get involved. There will be an information session after the rally in the Lonestar Room of the Texas Union at 1 p.m. CONTACT:Stavana E Strutz URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.jointheimpact-austin.blogspot.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8617@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090903T162130 SUMMARY:Census Population Division has career opportunities in area studies LOCATION:Texas Union Chicano Culture Room 4.206 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090910T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090910T130000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090903T162130Z DESCRIPTION:"The U.S. Census Population Division's International Program Center Offers Career Opportunities for Area Studies Students" Dr. Victoria Velkoff is the assistant division chief of the Estimates and Projections Area in the Census Bureau's Population Division. Her area produces and disseminates population estimates for the nation, states and counties of the United States on an annual basis. Her area also produces population projections for the United States. Enrique Lamas is the director of the Population Division at the U.S. Census Bureau. The Population Division produces and analyzes information on the population of the United States and countries around the world, and their demographic, geographic and other characteristics. The division oversees the planning, collection, processing and distribution of population data obtained from censuses, surveys, and administrative records. CONTACT:Allegra H Azulay URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/cola/centers/creees/events/upcoming.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8650@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090908T102714 SUMMARY:Human rights, freedom of expression in Colombia are lecture topic LOCATION:LBJ Room, CMA 5.160 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090910T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090910T140000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090910T093111Z DESCRIPTION:This talk features Hollman Morris, an internationally acclaimed journalist whose weekly television show, Contravía (Countercurrent), boldly confronts the violence that ravages Colombia. For fifteen years, Morris has reported on the impact of the country's long-running guerrilla war on the most marginalized members of Colombian society, including its peasants, Afro-descendants and indigenous peoples. His exclusive eyewitness accounts have won him the 2007 Human Rights Watch Defender Award in 2007 and the International Press Freedom Award in 2006, as well as intimidation and death threats. CONTACT:Jennifer A Potter-Miller END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8564@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090831T112222 SUMMARY:Story of Koreans in Japan examined in anthropologist's talk LOCATION:WCH 4.118 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090914T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090914T173000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090831T112222Z DESCRIPTION:"A Letter From Afar: A Story of Repatriation and Exile" Through an examination of a woman's letter to a friend repatriated in the late 1970s, social anthropologist Sonia Ryang will present the complex case of Koreans in Japan who were once strongly associated with North Korea. This story will show how human lives have been and continue to be treated with disrespect not simply because of abuse or oppression but because of historical events, such as the Cold War in Asia. Refreshments available at 3 p.m. CONTACT:Shirley G Field URL;VALUE=URL:https://www.utexas.edu/cola/centers/eastasia/events/11464 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8696@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090910T213440 SUMMARY:Rapoport Center for Human Rights & Justice hosts talk on Helsinki Watch LOCATION:TNH 3.214 Faculty Lounge DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090914T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090914T173000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090910T213440Z DESCRIPTION:Come join us for the first lecture of the Rapoport Center's Human Rights Happy Hour Speaker Series. Professor Sarah Snyder, a Cassius Marcellus Clay fellow in the History Department at Yale University, will deliver a talk entitled "The Development and Influence of Helsinki Watch." The Happy Hour Speaker Series features faculty, activists and scholars from various disciplines from around the world to deliver lectures focusing on today's pressing human rights issues. CONTACT:Alia Hasan-Khan URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/law/academics/centers/humanrights/events/speaker-series.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8750@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090914T071708 SUMMARY:Students for Debra Medina for Governor hosts first meeting LOCATION:CBA 4.338 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090916T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090916T200000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090914T071736Z DESCRIPTION:"Who is Debra Medina and what does she stand for?" "Why is she running to be the next governor of Texas?" "How can I get involved?" Students for Debra Medina will be holding their first meeting of the year. Come out to learn who Debra Medina is, what she has to offer Texans and to find out how to get involved! The meeting will consist of an informational presentation about Debra Medina followed by a Q&A and overview of the agenda for the year. Come out to have fun, join in lively discussion and decide if you want to get involved. Free cookies and great opportunities will be provided! CONTACT:Adam R Rosen URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.StudentsForDebraMedina.info/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8605@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090902T124808 SUMMARY:Panel addresses First Amendment, changing landscape of news in Texas LOCATION:Dean's Conference Room, Dorothy Gebauer Building (GEB) 3.312 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090917T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090917T170000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090910T093111Z DESCRIPTION:The Texas Politics Speaker Series presents "The First Amendment and the Changing Landscape of News in Texas (and Beyond)," a panel to mark Constitution Day with Carlton Carl, Christy Hoppe, Harvey Kronberg and Evan Smith, moderated by Jim Henson, executive producer of the Texas Politics Project. Carlton Carl is the chief Executive Officer and Executive Producer of the "Texas Observer." Christy Hoppe is the Austin bureau chief of the "Dallas Morning News," where she has covered politics in Texas for nearly 20 years. Harvey Kronberg is the founder, editor and publisher of the "Quorum Report," an online political newsletter dedicated to Texas politics. Evan Smith became the chief executive officer of the "Texas Tribune" in July 2009, after spending almost 18 years at "Texas Monthly" magazine. CONTACT:Myra A Rodriguez URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.laits.utexas.edu/txp_media/pr/speaker_series.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8565@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090831T112403 SUMMARY:Future of Japanese politics examined in context of August 30 election LOCATION:WCH 4.118 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090921T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090921T170000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090831T112403Z DESCRIPTION:Patricia Maclachlan will analyze the results of Japan's pivotal August 30 Lower House elections and explore some of the scenarios for the future of Japanese politics. Is Japan on the threshold of major political, economic and foreign policy change, or should we expect a few more years of political inertia? Refreshments will be served from 3 p.m. CONTACT:Shirley G Field URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/cola/centers/eastasia/events/11462 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8530@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090827T174540 SUMMARY:Learn about opportunities for undergraduates in Washington, D.C. LOCATION:FAC, Room 4 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090922T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090922T133000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090827T174540Z DESCRIPTION:Learn about opportunities for undergraduates to spend a spring or fall semester in Washington, D.C., interning and taking in-residence UT Austin courses. The UT Austin campus coordinator and former Archer Fellows will give an overview of the program and provide you with tips on submitting the most competitive application. CONTACT:Katrina Kosted URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/ugs/utindc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8917@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090923T093222 SUMMARY:Info Session: Study social work during London "Maymester" LOCATION:School of Social Work, Utopia Theater DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090923T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090923T160000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090923T093222Z DESCRIPTION:At this London Maymester information session, students may come to meet the faculty directors of the program and learn more about the Maymester course in London. CONTACT:Ariel Perez URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/student/abroad END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8918@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090923T093531 SUMMARY:Public relations "Maymester" offered in Ireland LOCATION:CMA 5.160 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090923T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090923T163000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090923T093613Z DESCRIPTION:The Ireland Maymester is for any undergraduate students of the University of Texas at Austin with upper-division standing. Please attend this information series to hear about the program in public relations taught by Professor Brad Love, UT Department of Advertising. http://communication.utexas.edu/students/international/ip-maymester.html CONTACT:Ariel Perez URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/student/abroad END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8919@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090923T094757 SUMMARY:Costa Rica study abroad: Information session announced LOCATION:Joynes Reading Room (CRD 007) DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090923T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090923T180000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090923T094757Z DESCRIPTION:Study abroad in Costa Rica. Students can come hear about highlights, application process, dates, costs and scholarship opportunities for study abroad programs in Costa Rica. CONTACT:Ariel Perez URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/student/abroad END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8922@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090923T111927 SUMMARY:Info session hosted for summer study abroad in Argentina and Spain LOCATION:Benedict Hall (Spanish Dept.) Room 1.106 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090923T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090923T180000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090923T133214Z DESCRIPTION:Any Spanish language, engineering or science students interested in studying abroad during a summer session (I, II, or I & II) should come learn more about these programs in Córdoba, Argentina, and Santander, Spain, with the academic advisers from the Department of Spanish and Portuguese. Both programs offer first and second summer session courses. CONTACT:Ariel Perez URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/student/abroad END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8923@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090923T112135 SUMMARY:Hear about Ghana "Maymester" at info session LOCATION:Utopia Theatre, School of Social Work DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090924T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090924T130000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090923T112135Z DESCRIPTION:Students are welcome to come hear about the highlights, application processes, dates, costs and scholarship opportunities for this program. CONTACT:Ariel Perez URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/student/abroad END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8921@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090923T095119 SUMMARY:Social Work in Ghana "Maymester" hosts info sesssion LOCATION:JES A232A (Warfield Conference Room) DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090924T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090924T153000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090923T095119Z DESCRIPTION:Students interested in a Ghana Maymester should come hear about the program highlights, application process, dates, costs and scholarship opportunities, including a partial scholarship offered by the Warfield Center. CONTACT:Thomas B Ward URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/student/abroad/mm.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8924@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090923T112256 SUMMARY:"Maymester" in China hosts information session LOCATION:CMA 4.128 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090924T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090924T170000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090923T112256Z DESCRIPTION:Open to all UT students! For more information on Maymester programs, including China, please visit: http://www.utexas.edu/student/abroad/mm.htm or http://communication.utexas.edu/students/international/PROD75_008662.html. CONTACT:Ariel Perez URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/student/abroad END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8632@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090904T123354 SUMMARY:Major new health legislation is topic for panel of policy experts LOCATION:Clinical Education Center, Brackenridge DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090925T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090925T141500 LAST-MODIFIED:20090904T123354Z DESCRIPTION:Did you know that spending for health and human services in Texas accounts for about a third of the entire state budget? Join the Center for Health and Social Policy (CHASP) as we host a panel of policy experts to discuss critical health and human services legislation from the 81st Texas Legislature. Featured speakers Eva de Luna Castro, senior budget analyst, Center for Public Policy Priorities; Stephen Palmer, Texas Health Care Policy Council, Office of Governor Rick Perry; and Heather Vasek, long-term care expert with Delisi Communications, will provide different perspectives on the impact of a few critical laws affecting health and human services. CONTACT:Robin A Pearson URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/lbj/chasp/events/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8944@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090924T064824 SUMMARY:Rapoport Center for Human Rights & Justice hosts talk with Lisa Hajjar LOCATION:TNH 3.140, Jeffers Courtroom DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090928T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090928T173000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090924T064824Z DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the second lecture of the Rapoport Center's Human Rights Happy Hour Speaker Series. Professor Lisa Hajjar will present a talk entitled "Does Torture Work?" followed by a discussion. Hajjar is associate professor and department chair of Law and Society at the University of California, Santa Barbara. The Happy Hour Speaker Series features faculty, activists and scholars from various disciplines from around the world to deliver lectures focusing on today's pressing human rights issues. CONTACT:Alia Hasan-Khan URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/law/academics/centers/humanrights/events/speaker-series.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8925@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090923T112423 SUMMARY:Journalism program offers study abroad in Santander LOCATION:Burson Room (CMA, 5th floor) DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090928T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090928T170000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090923T112423Z DESCRIPTION:Any and all journalism students interested in studying abroad in Santander, Spain, should come to this info session to hear about this program's highlights, application process, dates, costs and scholarship opportunities. CONTACT:Ariel Perez URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/student/abroad END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8926@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090923T112517 SUMMARY:Learn about Beijing "Maymester" at information session LOCATION:BAT 5.108 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090929T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090929T170000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090923T112517Z DESCRIPTION:Come learn about the GOV 360N Maymester program in Beijing, China. CONTACT:Ariel Perez URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/student/abroad END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8927@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090923T112720 SUMMARY:Photojournalism, Czech studies in Prague: Learn more at info session LOCATION:CMA 4.128 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090929T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090929T170000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090923T112720Z DESCRIPTION:This program is open to all students interested in studying photojournalism and/or participating in Czech studies this summer in Prague. Come hear about the highlights, application process, dates, costs and scholarship opportunities of this program. For more information, visit http://www.utexas.edu/student/abroad. CONTACT:Ariel Perez URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/student/abroad END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8708@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090911T085213 SUMMARY:OMB's Clay Johnson speaks to public sector professionals LOCATION:Bass Lecture Hall DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20090930T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20090930T130000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090911T085213Z DESCRIPTION:As deputy director for management at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) from 2003 thru 2008, Clay Johnson led what most informed observers consider to be the most successful reform of the federal government's management practices in modern times. As executive director of the Bush-Cheney Transition in 2000-2001, he organized and led what most students of such matters believe to be the most successful American presidential transition in recent memory. He also worked closely with Governor and President George W. Bush to select and recruit the senior officials for his administrations, and served as Governor Bush's Chief of Staff. Johnson is respected for his accomplishments in Washington by critics and supporters alike, and by his predecessors and successors. Prior to his government work, Johnson served as president of the nationally prominent Horchow and Neiman Marcus mail order companies. He also held management positions at Pepsico, Citicorp and the Dallas Museum of Art. He has a BS degree in Administrative Sciences from Yale University and an MS degree from MIT's Sloan School of Management. CONTACT:mtemple@austin.utexas.edu URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/lbj/cpg/event_detail.php?id=35 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8928@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090923T112841 SUMMARY:Pro social PR "Maymester" in Ireland hosts info session LOCATION:CMA 5.160 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091001T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091001T133000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090923T112841Z DESCRIPTION:This program is open to all UT students. For more information, please visit: http://communication.utexas.edu/students/international/ip-maymester.html. CONTACT:Thomas B Ward URL;VALUE=URL:http://communication.utexas.edu/students/international/ip-maymester.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8929@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090923T113034 SUMMARY:Portugal "Maymester" offers anthropology/archeology LOCATION:EPS 1.130-KA (Anthropology Dept.) DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091001T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091001T190000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090923T113034Z DESCRIPTION:Courses in this Maymester are open to all majors: ANT 353E/ANT 359, no prerequisites. Meet the professor and teaching assistants in charge of the program. Learn to identify, clean, reconstruct, preserve and display found objects from Bronze/Iron/Roman Ages. Ceramic and metal workshops offered. CONTACT:Thomas B Ward URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/student/abroad/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8967@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090925T132903 SUMMARY:Visiting journalist Amrita Shah speaks on India's urban future LOCATION:WCH 4.118 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091002T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091002T170000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090925T175053Z DESCRIPTION:"Envisioning India's Urban Future: A Case Study of Ahmedabad" Amrita Shah is a well-known journalist and non-fiction writer who may be best known for her regular column in one of India's largest dailies, The Indian Express, where she is contributing editor. She has been associated with various Indian and international publications including Time-Life News Service. She has edited features magazines Debonair and Elle. She is the author of "Hype, Hypocrisy and Television In Urban India" (1997) and "Vikram Sarabhai - A Life" (2007). She is currently working on a book on the Indian city of Ahmedabad for which she has received a New India Fellowship. Ordinarily resident in Mumbai, Shah is at present a Fulbright Fellow/Visiting Scholar at the Institute for Public Knowledge, New York University. CONTACT:Don Arntz URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/cola/insts/southasia/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8709@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090911T085419 SUMMARY:Anyuan: Author probes China's revolutionary tradition LOCATION:Santa Rita Room, UT Union DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091005T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091005T180000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090911T085419Z DESCRIPTION:Based on Professor Elizabeth Perry's current book-in-progress, this talk will probe the meaning of the Chinese Communist revolution - as it was once experienced and as it has been interpreted and reinterpreted over the ensuing years. Focusing on the remarkable efforts of Mao Zedong and his comrades to educate and mobilize the coal miners of Anyuan in the 1920s, the speaker will trace the ways in which this original "Anyuan revolutionary tradition" was obscured and distorted over the years to serve a variety of personal, political and pecuniary agendas. Colorfully illustrated with dozens of historical and contemporary visual images, this talk uses the example of Anyuan to try to recover the possibility of alternative revolutionary paths, driven less by class struggle and cults of personality than by the quest for human dignity through grassroots organization. CONTACT:ceas@uts.cc.utexas.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8642@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090906T120136 SUMMARY:Green Worker Cooperatives brings economic and ecological Change LOCATION:LBJ Conference Room (CMA 5.160) DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091006T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091006T170000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090906T120136Z DESCRIPTION:Speaker Omar Freilla grew up in the South Bronx and returned home after earning a master's degree in environmental science from Miami University in Ohio. He worked as transportation coordinator for the New York City Environmental Justice Alliance and program director for Sustainable South Bronx before founding Green Worker Cooperatives in 2003. Freilla, who also is a board member of the U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives, was awarded the 2007 Jane Jacobs Medal for New Ideas and Activism, sponsored by the Rockefeller Foundation. Green Worker Cooperatives is a South Bronx-based organization dedicated to incubating worker-owned and environmentally friendly cooperatives. In response to high unemployment and decades of environmental racism, the group creates new ways people can earn a living without polluting the earth or exploiting human labor. One goal of the organization is to turn the estimated 10,000 tons of construction waste that ends up in waste transfer stations in the Bronx each year into green-collar jobs for local residents. The group's first cooperative project is ReBuilders Source, a retail warehouse for surplus and salvaged building materials recovered from construction and demolition jobs. CONTACT:Robert W Jensen URL;VALUE=URL:http://communication.utexas.edu/students/srfellowevents.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8795@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090915T093716 SUMMARY:Archer Program: Undergrads can live/learn/study in Washington, D.C. LOCATION:FAC, Room 4 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091007T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091007T173000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090915T112156Z DESCRIPTION:Learn about opportunities for undergraduates to spend a spring or fall semester in Washington, D.C., interning and taking in-residence University of Texas at Austin courses. The UT Austin campus coordinator and former Archer fellows will give an overview of the program and provide you with tips on submitting the most competitive application. CONTACT:Katrina Kosted URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/ugs/utindc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8930@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090923T132600 SUMMARY:Learn about Costa Rica "Maymester" abroad LOCATION:Joynes Reading Room (CDR 007 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091007T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091007T170000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090923T132600Z DESCRIPTION:Attend this information session if you would like to learn more about the Maymester program in Costa Rica. CONTACT:Thomas B Ward URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/student/abroad/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9108@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091006T115906 SUMMARY:World Trivia Night: Oct. 30 is team registration deadline LOCATION:McCombs School of Business, Legacy Events Room, CBA 3.202 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091008T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091008T170000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20091030T000000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20091006T115906Z DESCRIPTION:We are now accepting team registrations for World Trivia Night, with a registration deadline of Oct. 30. Who: Teams of five UT students may register for the World Trivia Night competition (up to one UT faculty/staff member or one non-UT person may join a team for a total of five individuals per team). Registration Information: Teams of five can register on a first-come, first-served basis by completing the registration form, which can be downloaded at http://utiew.wordpress.com CONTACT:Claudia L Prieto URL;VALUE=URL:http://utiew.wordpress.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8931@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090923T132717 SUMMARY:Puerto Rico "Maymester" features kinesiology course LOCATION:BEL 10th floor undergraduate study area DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091008T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091008T130000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090923T132717Z DESCRIPTION:Come hear about the Puerto Rico Kinesiology Maymester! Bring your lunch. CONTACT:Thomas B Ward URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/student/abroad/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8932@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090923T132856 SUMMARY:International advertising "Maymester" held in Hong Kong LOCATION:CMA 5.160 -LBJ Room DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091008T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091008T150000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090923T132856Z DESCRIPTION:This program (ADV 334), taught by UT professor Wei-Na Lee, is open to all students. More information on this and other Maymester Abroad programs can be found here. CONTACT:Thomas B Ward URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/student/abroad/mm.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9116@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091007T092413 SUMMARY:Learn about Ghana "Maymester" at information session LOCATION:JES A232A DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091008T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091008T153000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091007T142929Z DESCRIPTION:Students can travel to Ghana for an opportunity to examine the role of the slave trade, colonialism, cultural history and social policy in influencing Ghana's prevailing societal issues. Students will explore various community and social development programs through social service agencies programs, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and indigenous projects. CONTACT:Thomas B Ward URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/student/abroad/mm.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9125@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091007T142958 SUMMARY:Social Work in Ghana "Maymester" hosts info sesssion LOCATION:JES A232A (Warfield Conference Room) DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091008T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091008T183000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091007T142958Z DESCRIPTION:Students interested in a Ghana Maymester should come hear about the program highlights, application process, dates, costs and scholarship opportunities, including a partial scholarship offered by the Warfield Center. CONTACT:Thomas B Ward URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/student/abroad/mm.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8796@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090915T093758 SUMMARY:Evan Smith hosts conversation with Time correspondent Karen Tumulty LOCATION:Bass Lecture Hall DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091009T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091009T130000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091005T121844Z DESCRIPTION:Karen Tumulty, national political correspondent for Time, has written or co-written three dozen cover stories for the magazine and posts several times a day on Time.com's political blog, "Swampland." Her extensive list of Time cover stories includes the now-iconic "How the Right Went Wrong," a look at how political conservatives lost their footing, which featured a crying Ronald Reagan as its cover image (March 2007). Tumulty, who was named national political correspondent in 2001, has also written profiles of Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and Mitt Romney, as well as dozens of stories about the 2008 presidential campaign from Washington and from the campaign trail. She has also held positions with Time as congressional correspondent and White House correspondent. CONTACT:mtemple@austin.utexas.edu URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/lbj/cpg/event_detail.php?id=34 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9062@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091002T163229 SUMMARY:Author Dr. M. Christopher Brown II to speak LOCATION:Sanchez Bldg, Room 104 (Al-Kiva Room) DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091009T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091009T140000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091002T163229Z DESCRIPTION:Please join Dr. M. Christopher Brown II, executive vice president and provost of Fisk University, for a talk titled "In Search of Satisfaction: The Impostor Syndrome, Academic Careers, and Obamamerica." Dr. Brown is internationally known for his research and writing on education policy and governance/administration, and is especially known for his studies of historically black colleges and education equity. He is the author or editor of fifteen books and monographs including the "Quest to Define Collegiate Desegregation," "Organization and Governance in Higher Education" and "Black Sons to Mothers." CONTACT:Deborah L Duval URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/diversity/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8872@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090920T205109 SUMMARY:"The Future of Food" explores science, politics of corporate farming LOCATION:WEL 2.224 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091009T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091009T200000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091007T071029Z DESCRIPTION:The global food crisis of 2008 led to increased food prices, decreased availability and widespread social and political unrest, particularly in poor and developing countries. Experts worldwide have speculated on the causes and long-term effects of such a crisis, citing reasons varying from population growth to increasing use of biofuels in developed countries. Having worked and reported from the very grass roots of agriculture in India, one of the countries most vulnerable to food shortages and crisis, Devinder Sharma will present his perspective on how the systematic corporatization of agriculture threatens livelihoods and food security worldwide. Sharma is an award-winning Indian journalist, writer, thinker and researcher, well-known and respected for his views on food and trade policy. He was trained as an agricultural scientist and holds a master's degree in plant breeding and genetics. Sharma quit active journalism to research policy issues concerning sustainable agriculture, biodiversity and intellectual property rights, environment and development, food security and poverty, biotechnology and hunger, and the implications of the free trade paradigm for developing countries. He was recently honored as one of the 25 most valuable Indians by the magazine "The Week." He blogs at http://devinder-sharma.blogspot.com/. CONTACT:Vikram V Garg URL;VALUE=URL:http://austin.aidindia.org/node/69 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9144@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091010T073259 SUMMARY:Ghana Maymester information session announced LOCATION:RAS 211B DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091013T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091013T160000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091010T073259Z DESCRIPTION:Any and all students interested in studying abroad this Maymester in Ghana should come to hear about the program's highlights, application process, dates, costs and scholarship opportunities. CONTACT:Tommy Ward 1-2446 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8934@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090923T133455 SUMMARY:Brazil language and culture studies course open for summer session I LOCATION:Benedict Hall (Spanish Dept) Room 1.106 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091014T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091014T180000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091016T152626Z DESCRIPTION:Attend a presentation by academic advisers in Spanish and Portuguese on the language program in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil. CONTACT:Thomas B Ward URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/student/abroad/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9145@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091010T073426 SUMMARY:Ghana Maymester information session announced LOCATION:ME B0.302 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091014T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091014T180000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091010T073426Z DESCRIPTION:Any and all students interested in studying abroad this Maymester in Ghana should come to hear about the program's highlights, application process, dates, costs and scholarship opportunities. CONTACT:Tommy Ward END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9146@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091010T073500 SUMMARY:Ghana Maymester information session announced LOCATION:PAR 303 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091015T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091015T170000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091010T073500Z DESCRIPTION:Any and all students interested in studying abroad this Maymester in Ghana should come to hear about the program's highlights, application process, dates, costs and scholarship opportunities. CONTACT:Tommy Ward END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9147@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091010T073538 SUMMARY:Ghana Maymester information session announced LOCATION:JES A207A DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091016T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091016T150000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091010T073538Z DESCRIPTION:Any and all students interested in studying abroad this Maymester in Ghana should come out to hear about the program's highlights, costs, dates, application process, and scholarship opportunities. CONTACT:Tommy Ward END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9068@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091004T085518 SUMMARY:Speakers discuss the implications of the Honduran coup LOCATION:SRH 1.313 (LLILAS) & Rare Books Room (Benson Library)Collection DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091019T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091019T190000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091009T144326Z DESCRIPTION:LLILAS invites you to the forum "Military Coup or Constitutional Succession? Foro Urgente on Honduras." Speakers will discuss the constitutional implications of the coup and assess the responses from Honduran civil society and from the international community to this crisis. This one-day event will include the following sessions: Civil Society and Resistance to the Coup; The Impact of the Crisis on Research and Education; The Rule of Law and Democracy; Honduras on the International Stage. We will close with a presentation titled "The U.S. Response to the Crisis." Invited speakers: Jorge Arturo Reina, Honduran Ambassador to UN; Miriam Miranda, OFRANE; Michael Shifter, Inter-American Dialogue; Dario Euraque, former director of IHAH; Zachary Elkins, UT Austin; Jeffrey Tulis, UT Austin CONTACT:Paloma S Diaz URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/cola/insts/llilas/events/12463 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9230@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091018T175820 SUMMARY:Beijing (GOV 360N) Maymester holds information session LOCATION:Bats 1.104 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091021T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091021T170000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091018T175820Z DESCRIPTION:Come meet Professor Peter Trubowitz and find out more about the program experience in Beijing and funding opportunities. CONTACT:Thomas B Ward URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/student/abroad/mm.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9195@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091014T151100 SUMMARY:"Justice at Guantánamo": Author Kristine A. Huskey discusses book LOCATION:Sheffield Room, UT Law School DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091021T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091021T180000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091014T151100Z DESCRIPTION:Kristine A. Huskey, a University of Texas law professor and the former director of the National Security Clinic at the UT School of Law, will discuss her new book, "Justice at Guantánamo: One Woman's Odyssey and Her Crusade for Human Rights." The book looks at the future of Guantánamo and current U.S. policy on preventive detention. CONTACT:Sonja M Hartley URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/law/academics/centers/humanrights/about/Huskey%20poster.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9183@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091013T161132 SUMMARY:School of Journalism presents a lecture by Dan Rather LOCATION:Union Ballroom DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091022T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091022T173000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091016T153644Z DESCRIPTION:The School of Journalism presents the Mary Alice Davis Distinguished Lecture in Journalism Series, featuring Dan Rather. Rather will discuss "The Future of News: The Crisis in American Journalism and Why People Should Care." The lecture will be followed by Q&A; seating is first come, first served. CONTACT:Hilary G Stanco URL;VALUE=URL:http://journalism.utexas.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9285@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091021T100330 SUMMARY:UN Day Potluck hosted by Model UN LOCATION:West Mall DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091023T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091023T130000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091021T100330Z DESCRIPTION:Come join Central Texas Model United Nations on the West Mall for a celebration of United Nations Day! United Nations day is celebrated October 24th every year but we'll be celebrating a day early with an international potluck featuring food from different parts of the world. With every piece of free food you receive, you will also receive a tidbit of knowledge! We'll be talking about past UN action in different regions of the world in addition to their cuisine. So stop by for knowledge and nourishment! CONTACT:Janette Martinez URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.ctmun.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9213@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091015T133835 SUMMARY:Students present research on non-profit work in developing countries LOCATION:Sid Richardson Hall, Building 3, Third Floor Lobby DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091023T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091023T130000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091015T133835Z DESCRIPTION:The Strauss Center's William H. Crook Chair in International Affairs sponsors fellowships for graduate students working in developing countries. This year's fellowship recipients will share their findings from their summer research around the globe. The 2009 Crook Fellows include: * Jenna Cullinane, who conducted field research in conjunction with Makerere University on community colleges in Uganda; * Amanda Dillon, who worked with A Glimmer of Hope, a nonprofit foundation dedicated to poverty alleviation and social enterprise development in Ethiopia, researching work and reporting standards; * Bonnie Doty, who also worked with A Glimmer of Hope to conduct an analysis of the organization's microfinance projects in Ethiopia; * Maria Garcia, who worked with CHF International on a program to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria in Honduras; * Emily Joiner, who worked with the International Accountability Project (IAP) in Peru, conducting a case study of an International Finance Corporation-funded development project; * Dianna Long, who worked with Pure Love Expressed Healthcare International, an organization in Kenya that aims to provide HIV-positive mothers with alternative feeding options for their babies; *Sarah Williams, who worked with the Uganda Village Project, conducting assessments to address each community's healthcare needs, including HIV/AIDS and malaria prevention, obstetric fistula outreach, health education and safe water. CONTACT:Laura E Jones (jonesle) URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.robertstrausscenter.org/events/view/100 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9207@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091015T122254 SUMMARY:Pencils of Promise visits campus: Organization builds schools for poor LOCATION:Texas Union: Eastwoods Room 2.102 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091023T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091023T150000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091015T122254Z DESCRIPTION:The founders of the Pencils of Promise (PoP) non-profit organization will visit the University of Texas at Austin campus. PoP comes with the mission of building schools for some of the world's most impoverished and undereducated children. Attend the event to learn how to join the Pencils of Promise UT chapter. CONTACT:Alexandra Ecenia URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.pencilsofpromise.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9291@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091022T074259 SUMMARY:Austin 350 Movement hosts greenhouse gas awareness event LOCATION:South Mall to Texas State Capital DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091024T154500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091024T190000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091022T074259Z DESCRIPTION:If Texas were a country, it would be the world's eighth largest emitter of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO2). If you would like to voice your support for reducing emissions of CO2 here's how you can help: People all over the world are coming together to create an International Day of Action on Saturday, Oct. 24, through the Web site 350.org. The goal is to take a united stand to get the planet - and ourselves - back to sustainable levels of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere. Scientists say that 350 parts per million (ppm) of CO2 in the atmosphere is the safe limit for humanity. Currently, the planet has 386 parts per million of CO2 - and this number is rising by about 2 ppm every year. Show your support locally by getting moving for climate solutions! THE PLAN: At 3:50 p.m. we'll gather at the base of the UT Tower on the South Mall. Shortly thereafter we will walk toward the Capitol building. Bikes, kids, dogs, moms, dads neighbors, Republicans, Democrats, young, old ... ALL are encouraged to participate. Once we make it to the Capitol, a group photograph will be taken to document our support of the 350 mission. This image will be provided to the 350.org team so they can use it to show world leaders that we want the 350ppm target included in the UN Climate Treaty negotiations this December. CONTACT:Sarah M Magnelia URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.350.org/Austin350Movement END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8533@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090827T175735 SUMMARY:Learn about opportunities for undergraduates in Washington, D.C. LOCATION:FAC, Room 4 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091026T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091026T163000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090827T175735Z DESCRIPTION:Learn about opportunities for undergraduates to spend a spring or fall semester in Washington, D.C., interning and taking in-residence UT Austin courses. The UT Austin campus coordinator and former Archer Fellows will give an overview of the program and provide you with tips on submitting the most competitive application. CONTACT:Katrina Kosted URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/ugs/utindc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9273@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091020T110734 SUMMARY:Rapoport Center hosts talk with Murhabazi Namegabe on child soldiers LOCATION:Eidman Courtroom, CCJ 2.306 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091026T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091026T170000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091020T110734Z DESCRIPTION:Come join us for the third lecture of the Rapoport Center's Human Rights Happy Hour Speaker Series. Murhabazi Namegabe will deliver a talk entitled "Children and Armed Conflict." Dr. Namegabe will discuss his work in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the ongoing conflicts in Africa that impact young people and create child soldiers. He currently directs the child and youth programmes for the Congolese NGO Bureau pour le Volontariat au Service de l'Enfance et de la Santé (Volunteer Office in the Service of Children and Health). His efforts have promoted and protected the rights of children affected by armed conflict. The Happy Hour Speaker Series features faculty, activists and scholars from various disciplines from around the world to deliver lectures focusing on today's pressing human rights issues. CONTACT:Alia Hasan-Khan URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/law/academics/centers/humanrights/events/speaker-series.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9120@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091007T111914 SUMMARY:"Holocaust Survivors, Stories of Resilience" is Templeton Symposium LOCATION:UTOPIA Theatre, School of Social Work DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091027T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091027T123000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091027T151330Z DESCRIPTION:This symposium will present the findings of the study "Forgiveness, Resiliency and Survivorship Among Holocaust Survivors," led by Dr. Roberta Greene, who holds the Louis and Ann Wolens centennial chair in gerontology and social welfare in the School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin. Greene's three-year study, funded by the John Templeton Foundation, replicated another one originally conducted in Israel. Her team interviewed Holocaust survivors living in Texas, New York, New Jersey, California, Minnesota and Washington, D.C. Greene and Dr. Marilyn Armour, associate professor of social work, are principal co-investigators of the study. They will be joined by invited panelists, some of whom are Holocaust survivors, who will report and discuss the research results, which provide a better understanding of how the powers of forgiveness and natural healing contribute to recovery following trauma. They will also discuss how the research results can be applied to clinical practice. Co-sponsored by Jewish Community Association of Austin and Texas Hillel. CEUs available: Social Work, LPC, LMFT . CONTACT:Liz Nowicki lbnowicki@mail.utexas.edu URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/ssw/news/2009/x0044.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9310@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091023T100059 SUMMARY:Mexico's incarceration of indigenous women is topic of talk LOCATION:SRH 1.313 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091027T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091027T133000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091023T100059Z DESCRIPTION:LLILAS presents the talk "Mujeres Indígenas Presas: Racismo Estructural y Criminalización de la Pobreza" Aída Hernández Castillo, professor, Centro de Investigaciones y Estudios Superiores de la Antropología Social, Mexico, will discuss the policies of the criminalization of social protest and the criminalization of poverty promoted by the Mexican government in the last decade, based on the experience of indigenous women incarcerated in a women's prison in the state of Morelos in Mexico. Commentary and comparative reflections on incarceration and racism in the Americas will be presented by João Costa Vargas, associate professor of anthropology, UT Austin. CONTACT:Paloma S Diaz URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/cola/insts/llilas/events/12672 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8935@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090923T133843 SUMMARY:Brazil language and culture studies course open for summer session I LOCATION:Benedict Hall (Spanish Dept.) Room 1.106 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091027T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091027T180000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090923T133843Z DESCRIPTION:Attend a presentation by academic advisers in Spanish and Portuguese on the language program in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil. CONTACT:Thomas B Ward URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/student/abroad END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8938@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090923T134223 SUMMARY:Info session hosted for summer study abroad in Argentina and Spain LOCATION:Benedict Hall (Spanish Dept.) Room 1.106 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091028T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091028T180000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090923T134223Z DESCRIPTION:Any Spanish language, engineering or science students interested in studying abroad during a summer session (I, II, or I & II) should come learn more about these programs in Córdoba, Argentina, and Santander, Spain, with the academic advisers from the Department of Spanish and Portuguese. Both programs offer first and second summer session courses. CONTACT:Thomas B Ward URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/student/abroad/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9200@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091015T074524 SUMMARY:"An Unlikely Weapon": Briscoe Center screens Eddie Adams documentary LOCATION:Blanton Museum of Art Auditorium DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091028T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091028T203000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091027T151330Z DESCRIPTION:The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History will host a screening of the documentary "An Unlikely Weapon: The Eddie Adams Story." The film will be followed by remarks by David Hume Kennerly, Alyssa Adams and Cindy Adkins. The event is free and open to the public. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. "An Unlikely Weapon" is an award-winning documentary about the life of acclaimed photojournalist Eddie Adams, whose photographic archive was recently donated to the Briscoe Center by his widow, Alyssa Adams. The film explores Adams's career, notably the complex legacy of his most famous image, "Saigon Execution," which won the Pulitzer Prize. Narrated by Keifer Sutherland, the film features extensive interviews with Eddie Adams, his family and friends, and his colleagues, including Tom Brokaw, Peter Jennings, David Hume Kennerly, Morley Safer, Nick Ut, Bob Schieffer, Hal Buell, Kerry Kennedy and Gordon Parks. The Blanton Museum of Art Auditorium is located in the Edgar A. Smith Building, 200 E. MLK Blvd. (MLK Blvd. at Congress). See map and directions. CONTACT:Erin L Purdy URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.cah.utexas.edu/news/press_release.php?press=press_adams_documentary END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9073@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091005T074514 SUMMARY:Gubernatorial candidate Debra Medina speaks on campus LOCATION:WEL 2.246 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091028T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091028T203000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091005T074514Z DESCRIPTION:Debra Medina, Republican candidate for governor, speaks at the University of Texas at Austin. Debra Medina, Republican candidate for governor, known for her unwavering resolve in support of life, liberty and property rights, will be speaking at the University of Texas campus. As Governor, Medina will act to abolish property taxes entirely in the state of Texas, ensure state sovereignty and protect individuals from government intrusion in all aspects of our lives. Medina will be speaking about her "David vs. two Goliaths" candidacy, her revolutionary issues positions and will engage in a question and answer session with the audience. Due to growing concern over the direction in which Governor Perry has led our state, more and more students are enthusiastically stepping up to discuss the key issues that are vital to the continued prosperity of Texans all across the state. Learn more about Debra Medina at MedinaForTexas.com and Students for Debra Medina. CONTACT:Adam R Rosen (arr956) [AdamRosen75@gmail.com] URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=140997933740&ref=mf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8712@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090911T090132 SUMMARY:Working in New Media: Author Garrett Graff speaks on issues LOCATION:LBJ School 3rd Floor Lobby (SRH) DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091029T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091029T130000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090911T090132Z DESCRIPTION:Garrett M. Graff is an editor at the "Washingtonian" magazine, where he covers media and politics, edits the Capital Comment section and serves as Internet director. His first book is "The First Campaign: Globalization, the Web, and the Race for the White House" (2007). He teaches graduate-level Internet and social media at Georgetown University. Previously, he was the founding editor of mediaBistro.com's Fishbowl D.C., a popular blog that covers the media and journalism in Washington, and co-founder of EchoDitto, Inc., a multi-million-dollar Washington, D.C.-based internet consulting firm. A Vermont native, Graff served as deputy national press secretary on Howard Dean's presidential campaign and, beginning in 1997, was then-Governor Dean's first Webmaster. As the first blogger admitted to cover a White House press briefing, he is a frequent speaker on blogging and the intersection of politics and technology. He has appeared on "Good Morning America," Fox News, CNN, CNN Headline News, CNN International, CNBC, MSNBC and various NPR programs, as well as local and regional television and radio channels. He has spoken at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library, the National Press Club, and Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, as well as companies, trade groups and to overseas audiences at the invitation of the U.S. State Department. CONTACT:mtemple@austin.utexas.edu URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/lbj/cpg/event_detail.php?id=36 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9359@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091028T153322 SUMMARY:Latin America and the Cold War is conference topic LOCATION:GAR 4.100 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091029T131500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091029T171500 LAST-MODIFIED:20091028T153751Z DESCRIPTION:Think the Cold War only involved the United States and Europe, or that Latin America didn't have its part? Guess again, but better yet, come find out how much of a central role the region played from five professors who know more than most. Department of History professors Jonathan C. Brown, Virginia Garrard-Burnett, and Mark A. Lawrence, as well as renowned visiting scholars Rafael Hernández Rodríguez and Julio Moreno, are convening the conference "Latin America in the Cold War," Oct. 29-30. Conferees will discuss how the international Cold War intersected with the political, economic, social and cultural development of Latin America in the second half of the 20th century. Schedule for Day 1 (Oct. 20): 1:15 p.m., Welcoming ceremony 1:30 p.m., Introductory remarks "On Hawks, Doves, Owls, Bears and Pitirres: The Cold War as a Zoo." Rafael Hernández Rodríguez, Instituto Juan Marinello, editor of Temas, and Mellon Visiting Professor at LLILAS. 3 p.m., Panel 1: Central America: Dictatorships, the Canal Zone, and Rebellion Chair: Nelson Valdes, University of New Mexico "Cold War Watershed? The 1964 Riots and the Start of Negotiations for the Panama Canal," Mark Lawrence, UT history department "'Re-Conquering the Working Youth': The Juventud Obrera Católica of Guatemala," Bonar Hernández, UT history department "The Taste of Power: Factionalism and Consolidation of Military Power in 1960s Guatemala," Giovanni Batz, LLILAS CONTACT:Cameron B Strang URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/cola/insts/historicalstudies/news/2099 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9360@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091028T153741 SUMMARY:Latin America and the Cold War is conference topic (day 2) LOCATION:GAR. 4.100 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091030T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091030T163000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091028T153741Z DESCRIPTION:Think the Cold War only involved the United States and Europe, or that Latin America didn't have its part? Guess again, but better yet, come find out how much of a central role it played from five professors who know more than most. Department of History professors Jonathan C. Brown, Virginia Garrard-Burnett, and Mark A. Lawrence, as well as renowned visiting scholars Rafael Hernández Rodríguez and Julio Moreno, are convening the conference "Latin America in the Cold War," Oct. 29-30. Conferees will discuss how the international Cold War intersected with the political, economic, social and cultural development of Latin America in the second half of the 20th century. Schedule, Day 2: 9 a.m., Panel 2: Central America: Social Revolution and Counterrevolution; Chair: Juliet A. Hooker, associate director, Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS) 10:30 a.m., Panel 3: Internationalizing the Struggle; Chair: Gastón Martínez Rivera, Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia 1:15 p.m., Introduction by Virginia Garrard-Burnett, UT history department Featured presentation: "Managing Cold War Turbulence: Coca-Cola in Latin America" Julio Moreno, associate professor, University of San Francisco and visiting fellow of the Institute for Historical Studies 2:45 p.m., Panel 4: National Security and Culture in South America; Chair: Anthony J. Candil, visiting scholar, LLILAS CONTACT:Cameron B Strang URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/cola/insts/historicalstudies/news/2099 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9319@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091025T084714 SUMMARY:The Prison Machine: Teach-in explores hyper-incarceration in U.S. LOCATION:School of Social Work, 1925 San Jacinto Blvd, Room 2.112 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091030T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091030T140000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091025T084714Z DESCRIPTION:The UT Student Prison Caucus will hold a teach-in presentation and dialogue about the hyper-incarceration phenomenon in the United States and the Prison Industrial Complex (PIC). We have invited several community members to discuss the PIC, which will provide participants with the tools for dialogue and/or action. The teach-in will offer an opportunity for collaboration between those presenting, the UT Prison Caucus, students and community members who are interested in learning about or being involved in the movement to stop hyper-incarceration. There will be an opportunity for action and campaign building if participants are interested in moving forward. The following are the guest presenters: * Dr. Joy James, professor, University of Texas Center for African and African American Studies * Bob Libal, Grassroots Leadership * Gabe Padilla, PODER Young Scholar for Justice * Jorge Antonio Renaud, formerly incarcerated poet * Luissana Santibanez, Grassroots Leadership * Laura Smith, Crime Prevention Institute * Gabe Solis, Texas After Violence * Visual art from the Annual Exhibition of Art by Michigan Prisoners The topics to be covered include: Life inside Re-entry Death penalty School-to-prison pipeline Immigration detention Prison Industrial Complex (PIC) Disproportionality of communities of color Refreshments provided by Tom's Tabooley. CONTACT:Sarah V Carswell END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9218@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091016T090530 SUMMARY:"Roll Beyond Coal" is day of clean energy activities LOCATION:Austin City Hall plaza DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091031T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091031T170000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091016T090530Z DESCRIPTION:The Reenergize Texas UT chapter and the Sierra Club are bringing Austinites together to call for a coal-free energy future for Austin. There will be a "Roll Beyond Coal" rally with photo petitions at City Hall from 12:30 until 2 p.m. followed by a clean energy bike tour from 2 to 3 p.m., and an after party at the GingerMan from 3 until 5 p.m. Join us! CONTACT:Jacob M Bintliff URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.facebook.com/share.php?appid=2344061033&src=box&tid=149235418155&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fhome.php%23%2Fevent.php%3Feid%3D68555854 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9296@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091022T080957 SUMMARY:"Terrorism and Criminal Justice on Trial" presents U.K. perspective LOCATION:Eidman Courtroom, UT School of Law DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091102T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091102T190000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091022T080957Z DESCRIPTION:The Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law invites you to "Terrorism and Criminal Justice on Trial: A U.K. Perspective," with Clive Walker, professor of criminal justice studies at the University of Leeds. The United Kingdom's complex anti-terrorism strategy comprises several strands, represented by criminal justice prosecution on one side and executive responses beyond criminal justice on the other. Professor Walker will argue that criminal justice is the preferable response but that inevitable strains will arise that put at issue the fundamental values of criminal justice. Criminal justice itself goes on trial when the subject matter is terrorism. Clive Walker has written extensively on emergency issues, with many published papers not only in the United Kingdom but also in several other countries, especially the United States, where he has been a visiting professor at George Washington University and Stanford University. His books have focused upon terrorism and include "The Anti-Terrorism Legislation" (2nd ed., 2009). In 2003, Walker was a special adviser to the U.K. Parliamentary select committee, which was considering what became the Civil Contingencies Act of 2004. CONTACT:Laura E Jones (jonesle) URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.robertstrausscenter.org/events/view/102 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9282@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091021T073645 SUMMARY:"Unlearning Liberty": Speaker addresses free speech rights on campus LOCATION:UTC 2.112A DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091103T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091103T200000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091021T073645Z DESCRIPTION:Greg Lukianoff is the president of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE), a non-profit group dedicated to the preservation of free speech rights for all college students. Mr. Lukianoff will deliver a speech titled "Unlearning Liberty," on how speech codes and censorship are failing to teach students how to live in a free society. Currently, the University of Texas at Austin has a red-light rating from FIRE, meaning that UT has at least one policy that both clearly and substantially restricts freedom of speech. A "clear" restriction is one that unambiguously infringes on what is or should be protected expression. In other words, the threat to free speech at a red-light institution is obvious on the face of the policy and does not depend on how the policy is applied. A "substantial" restriction on free speech is one that is broadly applicable to important categories of campus expression. Mr. Lukianoff will discuss what UT has done to earn this designation and more when he comes to campus. You won't want to miss it. CONTACT:Dustin J Matocha URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=159760242942&ref=nf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9362@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091028T190703 SUMMARY:Human Trafficking is topic of two-night Veritas Forum LOCATION:Hogg Auditorium DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091103T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091103T210000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20091104T000000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20091028T190703Z DESCRIPTION:DID YOU KNOW: -Human trafficking is modern slavery -85% of human trafficking is sex trafficking -90% of trafficking victims are female -About 2/3 of human trafficking victims are 17 or younger; half are children -Human trafficking is a huge issue in Texas WHAT CAN WE DO? WHY SHOULD WE CARE? Attend one or both nights to learn about this important issue! Different aspects of the issue will be explored each night. Speakers will talk for about 45 minutes, then there will be a Q&A session, followed by coffee and cookies on the union patio, with time to discuss with one another. Nov. 3: Blair Burns, International Justice Mission (IJM). IJM is a human rights agency that secures justice for the victims of slavery, sexual exploitation and other forms of violent oppression. IJM lawyers, investigators and aftercare professionals work with local governments to ensure victim rescue, prosecute perpetrators and promote functioning public systems. Nov 4: Vinoth Ramachandra of International Fellowship of Evangelical Students (IFES), holds a B.Sc. and Ph.D. Degrees in nuclear engineering from the University of London. Vinoth lectures at universities, colleges and theological conferences worldwide. IFES is an international Christian federation of about 150 autonomous national, university student organizations. Ask your professors about extra credit for attending this event! Visit the Facebook event page for more info. CONTACT:Danielle C Cummings URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=149782116578&index=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9074@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091005T075217 SUMMARY:Experts discuss international migration issues at conference LOCATION:AT&T Center and Texas Union DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20091104 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20091104 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20091106T000000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20091106T083332Z DESCRIPTION:"Migration During an Era of Restriction," a three-day conference Scholars and legal experts will address immigration policy issues and present research findings concerning migration developments in Europe and the United States, as well as in sending communities in Latin America. Speakers from the United States, France, Germany, Spain, Russia, Turkey, Mexico and Peru will participate in panels and roundtables focusing on a wide range of topics, including changing immigration policies, ethnic tensions, border control, deportations, remittances, return migration, legal and human rights issues affecting migrants, impacts of removals in sending countries and the prospects for continuing high emigration rates. Join us for a reception and keynote address by Professor Alejandro Portes (Princeton University) at the Tejas Room, AT&T Center, Thurs., Nov. 5, at 5 p.m. For full conference schedule and information, click here. CONTACT:Paloma S Diaz URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/cola/insts/llilas/conferences/migration.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9394@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091031T135000 SUMMARY:"Black Gold": Coffee documentary screened for Fair Trade month LOCATION:Bass Lecture Hall, basement of SRH DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091104T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091104T134500 LAST-MODIFIED:20091102T144914Z DESCRIPTION:In honor of Fair Trade month, Public Affairs Alliance for Communities of Color (PAACC) presents... "Black Gold" (2007) A film about coffee and trade "Touching ... sad ... yet hopeful." Watch an Ethiopian coffee producer's epic journey around the world as he attempts to get a fair price for his coffee. See the trailer at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeK2QqjSB1I 78 minutes CONTACT:Amy Knop-Narbutis END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9457@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091105T150829 SUMMARY:Study in China: Scholarship opportunity announced LOCATION:China DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20091105 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20091105 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20091221T000000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20091105T150829Z DESCRIPTION:The Association of American Universities (AAU) is working with the Chinese Embassy to offer a third year of the AAU/Chinese government scholarship program for students at AAU universities to study at Chinese universities. The program, begun last year as a pilot program, will provide up to fourteen scholarships for one or more years of study at a Chinese university. The program is intended primarily for graduate study by undergraduate seniors graduating this year, but is open to students wishing to study at the undergraduate level as well. Applications should be submitted by Dec. 21 to AAU at the following address: AAU/Chinese Scholarship Program Association of American Universities 1200 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 550 Washington, DC 20005 To request application forms, send an email message to liza@austin.utexas.edu. CONTACT:Liza Scarborough URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.aau.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9444@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091104T165454 SUMMARY:U.S. strategy beyond counterinsurgency is topic of expert's talk LOCATION:LBJ Library Brown Room, 10th Floor DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091105T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091105T183000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091104T165454Z DESCRIPTION:Celeste Ward, senior defense analyst, RAND Corporation is one of the top experts on counterinsurgency in Afghanistan and a critic of the McChrystal plan, as recently seen in the Frontline documentary "Obama's War." This talk is part of the International Security Speaker Series. CONTACT:Daniel L Abrahamson END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9264@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091020T083653 SUMMARY:U.S. strategy beyond counterinsurgency is topic of talk LOCATION:LBJ Library Brown Room, 10th Floor DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091105T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091105T183000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091020T083653Z DESCRIPTION:The Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law invites you to "U.S. Strategy Beyond Counterinsurgency" with Celeste Ward, senior defense analyst at the RAND Corporation. Over the last few years, the theory and doctrine of counterinsurgency have effectively become the dominant framework for conceptualizing current wars and the future of warfare. But the unquestioned acceptance of counterinsurgency theory and its implicit assumptions threaten to lead the United States dangerously astray. Celeste Ward will argue that Iraq should not appropriately be described as a counterinsurgency, that the surge was not an application of the doctrine in any case and that it accomplished less than has been described by many. Celeste Ward is a senior defense analyst at the RAND Corporation. Prior to joining RAND, she was the deputy assistant secretary of defense for Stability Operations Capabilities in the Office of the Secretary of Defense from Aug. 2007 to Jan. 2009. She joined DoD from her second tour in Iraq, where she served for all of 2006 as the political-military adviser to the MNC-I commander, Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli. She also served in Iraq from Nov. 2003 to June 2004 with the Coalition Provisional Authority, where she assisted in the creation and stand-up of the Iraqi Ministry of Defense. For more information, please visit http://www.robertstrausscenter.org/events/view/101. CONTACT:Laura E Jones (jonesle) URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.robertstrausscenter.org/events/view/101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9233@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091018T180440 SUMMARY:Down Ballot Radio's "Election Day!" features fantasy candidate vote LOCATION:West Mall Rally Space DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091106T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091106T133000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091018T180440Z DESCRIPTION:Down Ballot Radio will be holding a live performance of their show on the West Mall Rally Space. Andy Cody and Tony will be discussing local and state politics with their usual dash of wit and humor. The crew of Down Ballot will also be holding the Fantasy Candidate Draft Election Day! So, come out and vote for your favorite Fantasy Political Candidate ticket! CONTACT:Andrew A Jones END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9385@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091030T073354 SUMMARY:Admiral discusses Europe, NATO and the 21st century LOCATION:LBJ Library Atrium, 10th Floor DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091106T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091106T130000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091030T073354Z DESCRIPTION:The Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law invites you to "Europe, NATO, and the 21st Century: The Trans-Atlantic Bridge," with Admiral James G. Stavridis, Supreme Allied Commander, Europe, and Commander, U.S. European Command. Lunch will be served. At a time when globalization has made the world smaller, more interconnected and more vulnerable to transnational threats, debate is lively on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean about how the North Atlantic Treaty Alliance will best counter the myriad challenges to the security of its member states. Admiral Stavridis will present an overview of the history, linkages, challenges and opportunities that are informing the debate and shaping the new strategic concept that will springboard NATO into the second decade of the 21st century and beyond. Admiral James Stavridis is an accomplished author and has written extensively on topics of leadership and international relations. He is a 1976 distinguished graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, where he earned a master's of art in law and diplomacy as well as a Ph.D. in international relations, and a distinguished graduate of both the Naval and National War colleges. CONTACT:Laura E Jones (jonesle) URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.robertstrausscenter.org/events/view/106 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9405@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091102T085441 SUMMARY:Genetics and politics collide in debate over use of genetic data LOCATION:Bass Lecture Hall DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091106T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091106T141500 LAST-MODIFIED:20091102T085441Z DESCRIPTION:Center for Health and Social Policy (CHASP) professor Dr. Benedicte Callan will discuss how the advent of the sequencing of the human genome and identification of the functions of thousands of genes has sparked an international debate over how this information should be accessed and exploited. Lunch provided. CONTACT:Robin A Pearson END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8643@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090906T120626 SUMMARY:"End of Literacy": Journalist looks at rise of post-literate society LOCATION:Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Building (CPE 2.204) DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091109T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091109T140000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091112T150318Z DESCRIPTION:In his new book, "Empire of Illusion: The End of Literacy and the Triumph of Spectacle," Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges charts the dramatic and disturbing rise of a post-literate society that craves fantasy, ecstasy and illusion. He argues that we now live in two societies: One, the minority, functions in a print-based, literate world, which can cope with complexity and can separate illusion from truth. The other, a growing majority, retreats from a reality-based world into one of false certainty and magic. Hedges looks at trends in entertainment, education and public life to describe an age of terrifying decline and heightened self-delusion. After earning a degree from Harvard Divinity School, Hedges embarked on a reporting career that began in 1983 in El Salvador. After six years in Latin America, he spent seven years in the Middle East, most of them as the bureau chief for the "New York Times." He also covered the wars in Bosnia and Kosovo, before joining the Times' investigative team covering terrorism. Hedges left the paper to become a senior fellow at The Nation Institute, write books and teach. He is the author of "War Is a Force That Gives Us Meaning" (2002); "What Every Person Should Know About War" (2003); "Losing Moses on the Freeway" (2005); "American Fascists: The Christian Right and the War on America" (2007); "I Don't Believe in Atheists" (2008); and "Collateral Damage: America's War Against Iraqi Civilians" (2008, with Laila Al-Arian). CONTACT:Robert W Jensen URL;VALUE=URL:http://communication.utexas.edu/students/srfellowevents.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9433@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091103T165951 SUMMARY:Writer Gillian Slovo to speak about anti-apartheid struggle LOCATION:TNH 3.127 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091109T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091109T173000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091103T165951Z DESCRIPTION:The Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice and the UT English Department host the semester's final lecture of the Human Rights Happy Hour Speaker Series. Gillian Slovo will deliver a talk entitled "Portrait of an Activist: Ruth First and the South African Struggle," in which she discusses her mother's efforts to end the apartheid system. Gillian Slovo is a UK-based South African novelist, playwright and memoirist. Her works include the documentary play "Guantánamo: Honor Bound to Defend Freedom" and her recently published book "Black Orchids." The Happy Hour Speaker Series features faculty, activists and scholars from various disciplines from around the world to deliver lectures focusing on today's pressing human rights issues. CONTACT:Alia Hasan-Khan URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/law/academics/centers/humanrights/events/speaker-series.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9418@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091103T090912 SUMMARY:Foreign Aid Reform Forum hosted by Strauss Center LOCATION:Sid Richardson Hall, Building Three, Third Floor Lobby DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091109T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091109T190000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091103T090912Z DESCRIPTION:The Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law, CARE USA and RESULTS invite you to the Foreign Aid Reform Forum. As Congress will soon be rewriting the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, this fall is a critical time for public discussion. This forum brings together a panel of experts to discuss the current state of U.S. foreign aid and develop recommendations for the rewriting of the Foreign Assistance Act. Kate Weaver, Strauss Center distinguished scholar and assistant professor of public affairs at the LBJ School, will moderate the forum. The panelists include: Ambassador Lewis Lucke, president of Lucke & Associates, LLC, an international consulting firm Dara Francis, Strauss Center fellow and independent consultant specializing in the role of civil society in democracy promotion Kate Phillips-Barrasso, senior policy advocate for CARE in Washington, D.C. John Fawcett, global legislative director of RESULTS, who manages legislative strategy for key issues such as global health, basic education and microcredit as well as foreign aid reform. CONTACT:Laura E. Jones (jonesle) URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.robertstrausscenter.org/events/view/105 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8939@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090923T134343 SUMMARY:Info session hosted for summer study abroad in Argentina and Spain LOCATION:Benedict Hall (Spanish Dept.) Room 1.106 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091110T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091110T180000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090923T134343Z DESCRIPTION:Any Spanish language, engineering or science students interested in studying abroad during a summer session (I, II, or I & II) should come learn more about these programs in Córdoba, Argentina, and Santander, Spain, with the academic advisers from the Department of Spanish and Portuguese. Both programs offer first and second summer session courses. CONTACT:Thomas B Ward URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/student/abroad END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8936@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090923T133932 SUMMARY:Brazil language and culture studies course open for summer session I LOCATION:Benedict Hall (Spanish Dept.) Room 1.106 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091111T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091111T180000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090923T133932Z DESCRIPTION:Attend a presentation by academic advisers in Spanish and Portuguese on the language program in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil. CONTACT:Thomas B Ward URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/student/abroad END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9420@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091103T091506 SUMMARY:Corporate accountability in Latin America is topic of talk LOCATION:SRH 1.313 Hackett Room DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091113T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091113T153000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091103T091506Z DESCRIPTION:Michael E. Conroy, former professor of economics at the University of Texas at Austin and co-director of Colibrí Consulting, Certification for Sustainable Development (Austin and Oaxaca), will present the talk "The 'Certification Revolution' and Corporate Accountability in Latin America: Emergence, Growth, and Prospects." This talk will explore the emergence of new modes of effective action and engagement by civil society in Latin America to create and enforce international standards for the social and environmental practices of both national and international corporations. CONTACT:Paloma S Diaz URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/cola/insts/llilas/events/upcoming.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9454@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091105T141559 SUMMARY:Sonagachi Project organizes sex workers in India, with positive results LOCATION:WELCH 1.308 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091113T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091113T160000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091110T105321Z DESCRIPTION:The Dean's Scholars' Distinguished Lecture Series presents Dr. Smarajit Jana, All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health. Dr. Smarajit Jana will speak about his work on the community-led Sonagachi Project to establish a union for sex workers in India's red-light districts. The Sonagachi Project has been recognized as a best-practices model in HIV/AIDS prevention by the World Health Organization. Sponsored by the Dean's Scholars Program. CONTACT:Melissa E Knight URL;VALUE=URL:http://cns.utexas.edu/honors-scholarships/deans-scholars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9375@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091029T155237 SUMMARY:South Korean Diplomat discusses UN and global issues LOCATION:JGB (Geology) 2.324 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091113T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091113T181500 LAST-MODIFIED:20091029T155237Z DESCRIPTION:Ambassador Park In-Kook has been Korea's Permanant Representative to the United Nations since May 2008. He will be speaking on "Global Challenges and the UN." International Speakers Association is a student run group at UT that works on organizing events which raise awareness about global issues. Complimentary food provided at event. CONTACT:Ameya U Latkar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9491@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091111T093536 SUMMARY:2009 Fall Forum focus is money and politics LOCATION:AT&T Executive Education & Conference Center DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091116T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091116T150000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091116T161655Z DESCRIPTION:The Center for Politics and Governance is proud to present the 2009 Fall Forum, "Money & Politics: Are We Getting Our Votes' Worth?" The event will feature the release of new, comprehensive polling data on public perceptions of the influence of money and politics. Matthew Petersen, vice chairman of the Federal Election Commission, will deliver keynote remarks. Lunch is provided. Please RSVP at www.utexas.edu/lbj/cpg CONTACT:Vanessa D Khalsa-Stotts URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/lbj/cpg/event_detail.php?id=41 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8534@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090827T175801 SUMMARY:Learn about opportunities for undergraduates in Washington, D.C. LOCATION:FAC, Room 4 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091116T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091116T130000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090827T175801Z DESCRIPTION:Learn about opportunities for undergraduates to spend a spring or fall semester in Washington, D.C., interning and taking in-residence UT Austin courses. The UT Austin campus coordinator and former Archer Fellows will give an overview of the program and provide you with tips on submitting the most competitive application. CONTACT:Katrina Kosted URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/ugs/utindc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9321@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091026T073608 SUMMARY:Lessons of the financial crisis are topic of lunchtime talk LOCATION:Sid Richardson Hall, 3.314 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091116T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091116T133000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091026T073608Z DESCRIPTION:The Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law invites you to "What I Learned (and Un-Learned) at the Financial Crisis" with Mark Blyth, professor of international political economy, Brown University. Lunch will be provided. As part of the investigative Anglo-German Warwick Commission on International Financial Reform, Professor Blyth conducted a series of elite interviews in London, New York and Washington, D.C., during the recent financial crisis. He will discuss what he found out in these sessions concerning the less obvious causes of the crisis, and likely regulatory outcomes in the United States and the European Union. Mark Blyth is professor of international political economy in the Department of Political Science at Brown University. His research interests fall into three main areas: how ideas get into policy; how we understand change in complex systems, especially financial systems; and the politics of global finance more generally. He is the author or editor of several books, including "Great Transformations: Economic Ideas and Institutional Change in the Twentieth Century" (2002) and, most recently, "Constructing the International Economy: (with Rawi Abdelal and Craig Parsons, 2010). CONTACT:Laura E Jones (jonesle) URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.robertstrausscenter.org/events/view/104 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8941@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090923T134608 SUMMARY:Photojournalism, Czech studies in Prague: Learn more at info session LOCATION:CMA 4.128 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091116T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091116T170000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090923T134608Z DESCRIPTION:All students welcome. This program is open to students interested in studying photojournalism and/or participating in Czech studies this summer in Prague. Come hear about the highlights, application process, dates, costs and scholarship opportunities of this program. For more information, visit http://www.utexas.edu/student/abroad. CONTACT:Thomas B Ward URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/student/abroad END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8535@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090827T175823 SUMMARY:Learn about opportunities for undergraduates in Washington, D.C. LOCATION:FAC, Room 4 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091117T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091117T133000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090827T175823Z DESCRIPTION:Learn about opportunities for undergraduates to spend a spring or fall semester in Washington, D.C., interning and taking in-residence UT Austin courses. The UT Austin campus coordinator and former Archer Fellows will give an overview of the program and provide you with tips on submitting the most competitive application. CONTACT:Katrina Kosted URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/ugs/utindc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9314@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091023T104757 SUMMARY:State Representative Marc Veasey presented by Texas Politics Series LOCATION:Dean's Conference Room, Dorothy Gebauer Building (GEB) 3.312 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091117T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091117T170000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091116T161655Z DESCRIPTION:The Texas Politics Speaker Series presents "An Afternoon with Representative Marc Veasey" State Representative Marc Veasey was elected to represent District 95 in the Texas House of Representatives in 2004. He served on the Environmental Regulation Committee, the Redistricting Committee and the Pensions, Investments and Financial Services Committee in the 81st Legislature. He is a member of the board of directors of the Texas Lyceum, was a delegate to the 2008 Democratic Convention in Denver, and is a member of the National Conference of State Legislature's Committee on Technology. Representative Veasey, a native Texan, received his undergraduate degree from Texas Wesleyan University. CONTACT:Myra A Rodriguez URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.laits.utexas.edu/txp_media/pr/speaker_series.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9519@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091112T111226 SUMMARY:Ambassador of Venezuela speaks on campus LOCATION:Eastwoods Room Texas Union UNB 2.102 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091117T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091117T180000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091116T161655Z DESCRIPTION:Bernardo Alvarez Herrera, ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to the United States, will discuss the future of the U.S.-Venezuela relations and their impact on foreign affairs within the Americas. Bernardo Alvarez Herrera became ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to the U.S. in 2003. After five years of service in Washington, on Sept. 11, 2008, he was recalled to Caracas after Venezuela expelled the U.S. ambassador there in solidarity with Bolivia during a diplomatic dispute with the Bush administration. Upon his return to Venezuela, he was appointed toe head his nation's delegation to UNASUR (Union of South American Nations) to investigate ongoing threats to the Bolivian government. He was later appointed president of the Bank of ALBA (Bolivarian Alliance for the Americas), an alternative trade organization created to support the social and economic development projects of its member states. Less than a year later, on June 26, 2009, Ambassador Alvarez became the first foreign ambassador in U.S. diplomatic history to be reinstated by Washington (along with his U.S. counterpart in Caracas) as the Chavez and Obama administrations moved to normalize relations. He currently serves as the dean of the Latin American diplomatic corps in Washington, having served longer in his post than any of his regional counterparts. CONTACT:Paloma S Diaz URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/cola/insts/llilas/events/12897 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8937@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090923T134022 SUMMARY:Brazil language and culture studies course open for summer session I LOCATION:Benedict Hall (Spanish Dept.) Room 1.106 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091117T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091117T180000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090923T134022Z DESCRIPTION:Attend a presentation by academic advisers in Spanish and Portuguese on the language program in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil. CONTACT:Thomas B Ward END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9363@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091028T190901 SUMMARY:Study Abroad hosts International Education Week mixer LOCATION:Gregory Gym Games Room DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091117T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091117T193000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091031T140958Z DESCRIPTION:Join Students for Study Abroad in celebrating the cultural diversity that exists on campus. International degree-seeking students, exchange students, returning UT study abroad students and prospective study abroad students are all invited to a student mixer. It's a great chance to meet people from around the world, share study abroad experiences and compare travel stories. To learn more about other events during International Education Week, visit: http://utiew.wordpress.com.. CONTACT:Emilie Marie Basez END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8644@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090906T121104 SUMMARY:Writer discusses indigenous women in post-racial, post-feminist world LOCATION:Thompson Conference Center auditorium (TCC 1.110) DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091117T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091117T210000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091112T111731Z DESCRIPTION:Professor Andrea Smith presents "Lives of Indigenous Women in a 'Post-Racial' and 'Post-Feminist' World." Smith teaches in the Department of Media and Cultural Studies at the University of California-Riverside. Well known for both her academic and activist work, Smith combines careful scholarship and a commitment to community engagement. In her lecture she will analyze the realities of white supremacy and patriarchy as they play out in the lives of indigenous women in the United States. Smith is the author of "Native Americans and the Christian Right: The Gendered Politics of Unlikely Alliances" (2008) and "Conquest: Sexual Violence and American Indian Genocide" (2005). She is also the editor of "The Revolution Will Not Be Funded: Beyond the Nonprofit Industrial Complex" (2009) and co-editor of "The Color of Violence: The Incite! Anthology" (2006). Smith is a co-founder of Incite! Women of Color Against Violence, a national activist organization of radical feminists of color advancing a movement to end violence against women of color. Co-sponsored by the Gender and Sexuality Center, Center for Women's and Gender Studies, and the Longhorn American Indian Council. There also will be an informal dialogue with Professor Smith on Wednesday, November 18, from 12:30-2 p.m. in the School of Social Work, Room 2.112, sponsored by the Social Justice Action Coalition (SJAC) and the UT Student Prison Caucus. CONTACT:Robert W Jensen URL;VALUE=URL:http://communication.utexas.edu/students/srfellowevents.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9398@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091031T141538 SUMMARY:Unpacking seminar topic is "I Studied Abroad. Will It Get Me A Job?" LOCATION:McCombs School of Business, Legacy Events Room, CBA 3.202 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091118T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091118T130000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091031T141538Z DESCRIPTION:Now that you're back home, how will that life-changing study abroad experience enhance your resume and job interviews? Campus recruiters may not realize the value of the skills and experience you've gained unless you can tell them in terms they understand. Learn how to position your study abroad experience in business-relevant terms - and make it a differentiator! Confirmed Panelists: - Dr. Katharine Brooks, director, Liberal Arts Career Services - Jennifer Thomas, career adviser, BBA Career Services, McCombs School of Business - Laurie Young, program coordinator, International Engineering Programs, Cockrell School of Engineering To learn about other events scheduled during International Education Week, visit: http://utiew.wordpress.com. CONTACT:Claudia L Prieto URL;VALUE=URL:http://utiew.wordpress.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9530@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091112T155415 SUMMARY:Expert addresses post-9/11 Mexican regional migration LOCATION:Texas Union. Eastwoods Room. UNB 2.102 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091118T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091118T130000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091112T155415Z DESCRIPTION:Noted international migration expert Francisco Alba of El Colegio de México will speak on the impact of 9/11 and the current economic downturn on Mexican approaches to Mexico-U.S. migration. CONTACT:g.sanders@austin.utexas.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9399@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091031T141938 SUMMARY:Workshop addresses funding study abroad LOCATION:Pharmacy Building, PHR 2.110 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091118T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091118T150000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091031T141938Z DESCRIPTION:Yes, studying abroad can be affordable! Learn more about the numerous funding resources and scholarships available to help students study abroad. To learn more about other events scheduled during International Education Week, visit: http://utiew.wordpress.com . CONTACT:Claudia L Prieto URL;VALUE=URL:http://utiew.wordpress.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8940@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090923T134431 SUMMARY:Info session hosted for summer study abroad in Argentina and Spain LOCATION:Benedict Hall (Spanish Dept.) Room 1.106 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091118T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091118T180000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090923T134431Z DESCRIPTION:Any Spanish language, engineering or science students interested in studying abroad during a summer session (I, II, or I & II) should come learn more about these programs in Córdoba, Argentina, and Santander, Spain, with the academic advisers from the Department of Spanish and Portuguese. Both programs offer first and second summer session courses. CONTACT:Thomas B Ward URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/student/abroad END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9400@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091031T142016 SUMMARY:Seminar focus is "How To Find An Internship Abroad" LOCATION:UTC 4.124 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091118T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091118T200000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091031T142016Z DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in gaining relevant work experience in an international setting? Learn how search for and secure internships abroad. To find out about other events scheduled during International Education Week, visit http://utiew.wordpress.com CONTACT:Claudia L Prieto URL;VALUE=URL:http://utiew.wordpress.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9401@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091031T142143 SUMMARY:"Do You Speak American?": Student panel addresses encounters abroad LOCATION:McCombs School of Business, CBA Events Room, CBA 3.304 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091119T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091119T130000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091031T142143Z DESCRIPTION:What can we learn from the stereotypes and surprises we encounter as we study abroad? Awkward. Shocking. Hilarious. Uncomfortable. Rewarding. This student panel will explore the cultural experience of being an American student abroad or an international student abroad in the United States. We hope that all well-traveled and less-traveled students will join us as we laugh, share stories, ask questions and learn from each other. To find out about other events scheduled during International Education Week, visit http://utiew.wordpress.com . CONTACT:Claudia L Prieto URL;VALUE=URL:http://utiew.wordpress.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8963@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20090925T074206 SUMMARY:World Trivia Night is evening of competition and fun LOCATION:McCombs School of Business, Legacy Events Room, 3.202 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091119T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091119T200000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091006T120837Z DESCRIPTION:What: Test your world trivia knowledge, win great prizes, while helping to support study abroad and cross-cultural exchanges during UT's International Education Week. Who: Teams of five UT students may register for the Trivia competition (up to one UT faculty/staff member or one non-UT person may join a team for a total of five individuals per team) Registration Information: Teams of five can register on a first-come, first-served basis by completing the registration form and emailing it to Claudia.Prieto@mccombs.utexas.edu or dropping it off in the Undergraduate Program Office, CBA 2.400 located in the McCombs School of Business. Registration deadline: Fri., Oct. 30 by 5 p.m. CONTACT:Claudia L Prieto URL;VALUE=URL:http://utiew.wordpress.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9287@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091021T113432 SUMMARY:Politics and race in the age of Obama is Diaspora Talk topic LOCATION:Isese Gallery DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091120T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091120T170000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091021T113432Z DESCRIPTION:The Diaspora Talk Series presents The Obamas and the New Politics of Race: "The Laws of Politics and Race in the Age of Obama," presented by Kareem Crayton, associate professor of law and political science, University of California. CONTACT:Chad V Stanton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9572@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091119T193807 SUMMARY:Political situation in Iran is topic of talk by Prof. Snehal Shingavi LOCATION:Waggener 101 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091124T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091124T210000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091119T193807Z DESCRIPTION:Iranian society is experiencing its greatest upheaval since the 1979 revolution. What began as anger over election fraud exploded into protests of millions of people in the streets of Iran's cities, animated by social and economic grievances and raising the possibility of revolutionary change. Professor Snehal Shingavi will give a talk with focus on the dynamics of the struggle in Iran against Ahmadinejad, and the labor movement since the 1979 revolution. CONTACT:Hooman Hedayati URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=180319716885&ref=nf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9574@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091120T084039 SUMMARY:Lecture on Abu Muslim presented by Iranians for Peace and Justice LOCATION:Waggener 101 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091124T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091124T210000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091120T084039Z DESCRIPTION:A lecture about the life and legacy of the revolutionary Abu Muslim. For more information check the link out below Abu Muslim Lecture CONTACT:Novin Ghaffari URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utipj.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9585@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091123T081803 SUMMARY:Talk focuses on illegal drug issues in Mexico and Central America LOCATION:Hackett Room SRH 1.313 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091130T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091130T133000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091124T115250Z DESCRIPTION:This talk will be presented by Dr. Francisco Thoumi, Tinker visiting professor at the Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies. Professor Thoumi will be joined by Luis Astorga, researcher, Instituto de Investigaciones Sociales, UNAM. Francisco Thoumi studied economics at the Universidad de los Andes in Colombia and has a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Minnesota. After his studies, he worked in high-profile academic positions at the California State University and the George Washington University and held important positions within the Inter-American Development Bank and the World Bank. Furthermore, he worked as a chief within the National Planning Department of Colombia. During his career, Mr. Thoumi has evolved as an expert, researcher and writer on drug policy issues. Among several positions in this field, he worked between 1999 and 2000 as a research coordinator for the former United Nations Office on Drug Control and Crime Prevention under their Global Programme Against Money Laundering, and between 1993 and 1996 as a regional coordinator under United Nations Drug Policy's UNDP Research Programme on the Economic Effects of the Illegal Drug Industry in Bolivia, Colombia and Peru. CONTACT:Paloma S Diaz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9549@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091116T092147 SUMMARY:Third Annual UT World AIDS Day Conference announced LOCATION:Texas Union, Governors' Room DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091201T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091201T150000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091124T115318Z DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Health and Human Rights Working Group of the Bernard and Audre Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice, this year's conference will explore aspects of the global HIV/AIDS pandemic that concern issues of public memory, human rights, documentation and representation. A lunchtime poster session will highlight the work of student researchers and Face AIDS Austin. A full conference schedule can be found at www.RapoportCenter.org. After the conference, the Center for Women's and Gender Studies will screen the award-winning documentary "Where the Water Meets the Sky" at 4:45 p.m. in the Glen Maloney Room (SSB G1.310). This documentary tells the story of a group of women in rural Zambia who make a film about the plight of young women orphaned by AIDS. CONTACT:Gabriela G Redwine URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.RapoportCenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9597@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091125T091442 SUMMARY:Countdown to Copenhagen: Phone bank for the climate! LOCATION:Parlin 203 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091201T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091201T210000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091125T091442Z DESCRIPTION:On December 7, the United Nations Climate Conference will convene in Copenhagen, Denmark to draft a new global climate treaty. As the world begins to feel the effects of climate change, it is increasingly important that the UN create a fair, ambitious and binding climate treaty. Also imperative is the need to pass a climate bill in the United States. Show your solidarity for climate change action by joining OxfamUT and the Texas Sierra Club as we phone bank for the climate! We'll be calling Sierra Club members in other states and asking them to contact their Senators, in turn asking their Senators to vote for President Obama's climate bill. We'll be using headsets and Skype - so we ask that you bring your laptops! CONTACT:Sarah M Magnelia URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.oxfamut.tk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9576@utexas.edu DTSTAMP;TZID=US/Central:20091120T114015 SUMMARY:Event features Wallace Jefferson, chief justice, TX Supreme Court LOCATION:Bass Lecture Hall DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20091204T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20091204T133000 LAST-MODIFIED:20091120T114015Z DESCRIPTION:This year the Center for Politics and Governance's Perspectives series is hosted by Evan Smith, CEO and editor-in-chief of the "Texas Tribune." Lunch will be provided. Our guest, Wallace Jefferson, was appointed chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court on Sept. 14, 2004, by Gov. Rick Perry. He succeeded former Chief Justice Thomas R. Phillips as the 26th chief justice in Texas. Chief Justice Jefferson was elected in August 2008 to be first vice president of the Conference of Chief Justices, and is scheduled to lead the organization as its president in 2010. The conference is an association of chief justices from each of the 50 states and the U.S. territories. As president, Chief Justice Jefferson will be chair of the National Center for State Courts, a policy and resource organization in Williamsburg, Va. Governor Perry first appointed Jefferson to the court in March 2001 and he was elected in November 2002 before becoming chief justice in 2004. Jefferson joined the court from private practice in San Antonio. As a partner in the appellate-specialty firm Crofts, Callaway & Jefferson, he successfully argued two cases before the United States Supreme Court. He is a graduate of the James Madison College at Michigan State University and the University of Texas School of Law. His appointment as chief justice was confirmed unanimously by the Texas Senate on Mar. 9, 2005. He was elected chief justice in 2006 and re-elected to a full term in 2008. His term ends December 31, 2014. CONTACT:Amanda L Dillon URL;VALUE=URL:http://www.utexas.edu/lbj/cpg/event_detail.php?id=40 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR