The University of Texas at Austin | OnCampus http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/podcast.php?id=video Watch a variety of videos about people, programs, research and events at The University of Texas at Austin. From Longhorn football to the McDonald Observatory go behind-the-scenes with the Campus Closeup series. The Longhorn ID series tells the personal stories of current and ex-students, faculty and staff. The Take Five series from university faculty offers a glimpse into lecture halls and labs across campus. Take five and experience the essence of academic life at The University of Texas at Austin. Videos from The University of Texas | OnCampus Watch a variety of videos about people, programs, research and events at The University of Texas at Austin. From Longhorn football to the McDonald Observatory go behind-the-scenes with the Campus Closeup series. The Longhorn ID series tells the personal stories of current and ex-students, faculty and staff. The Take Five series from university faculty offers a glimpse into lecture halls and labs across campus. Take five and experience the essence of academic life at The University of Texas at Austin. EN (c) 2009 The University of Texas at Austin The University of Texas at Austin | OnCampus mason@austin.utexas.edu Higher Education no Christopher Palmer Learn the story of the Littlefield Fountain, how competing donors George Washington Littlefield and George Washington Brackenridge formed the campus' appearance and the past and present controversy behind the confederate statues in the South Mall of The University of Texas at Austin. The story behind the Littlefield Fountain Learn the story of the Littlefield Fountain, how competing donors George Washington Littlefield and George Washington Brackenridge formed the campus' appearance and the past and present controversy behind the confederate statues in the South Mall of The University of Texas at Austin. http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=2549 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:26:45 -0600 no 00:05:04 Marsha Miller Thousands of children attended the 2009 Longhorn Halloween at the Frank Erwin Center on Oct. 25. Ghosts, goblins and witches posed at the Phantom Photo Booth. Thousands of children attended the event at the Frank Erwin Center on Oct. 25. Ghosts, goblins and witches posed at the Phantom Photo Booth. Thousands of children attended the 2009 Longhorn Halloween at the Frank Erwin Center on Oct. 25. Ghosts, goblins and witches posed at the Phantom Photo Booth. http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=2435 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:36:16 -0500 no 00: Christina Murrey El Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is celebrated over two days (Nov. 1-2) by Mexicans and Latin Americans living in the United States and Canada. It is a time for friends and family to remember and celebrated their departed loved ones. Family and friends remember and honor their deceased loved ones through prayer, offerings and food. El Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is celebrated over two days (Nov. 1-2) by Mexicans and Latin Americans living in the United States and Canada. It is a time for friends and family to remember and celebrated their departed loved ones. http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=2287 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:57:17 -0500 no 00: Christopher Palmer In anticipation of Halloween, Elizabeth Richmond-Garza, Douglas Bruster, Molly Schwartzburg and Thomas Garza read passages from their favorite creepy horror authors. Excerpts of terror include Oscar Wilde's "The Canterville Ghost," William Shakespeare's "Hamlet," Edgar Allan Poe's "The Black Cat" and Alexei Tolstoy's “The Family of the Vurdalak.” Faculty read excerpts from select spooky literature In anticipation of Halloween, Elizabeth Richmond-Garza, Douglas Bruster, Molly Schwartzburg and Thomas Garza read passages from their favorite creepy horror authors. Excerpts of terror include Oscar Wilde's "The Canterville Ghost," William Shakespeare's "Hamlet," Edgar Allan Poe's "The Black Cat" and Alexei Tolstoy's “The Family of the Vurdalak.” http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=2332 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:25:21 -0500 no 00:10:20 Christopher Palmer Students speak out on the legendary campus folklore behind a certain mystical squirrel. Do you know the legend of the albino squirrel? Students speak out on the legendary campus folklore behind a certain mystical squirrel. http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=2242 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:08:46 -0500 no 00:03:02 Christina Murrey Dr. John Wallingford in the College of Natural Sciences and Dr. Tim George with the Dell Children's Medical Center highlight ways in which the new Dell Pediatric Research Institute (DPRI) will allow critical relationships to be forged between clinicians and researchers. Using their own work as an example, as experts in neural tube defects such as spina bifida, Dr. Wallingford and Dr. George's collaboration at DRPI can accelerate advances in diagnosis and therapies for children's health. Researchers and clinicians collaborate under same roof to advance diagnosis and therapies for children's health. Dr. John Wallingford in the College of Natural Sciences and Dr. Tim George with the Dell Children's Medical Center highlight ways in which the new Dell Pediatric Research Institute (DPRI) will allow critical relationships to be forged between clinicians and researchers. Using their own work as an example, as experts in neural tube defects such as spina bifida, Dr. Wallingford and Dr. George's collaboration at DRPI can accelerate advances in diagnosis and therapies for children's health. http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=2187 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:54:53 -0500 no 00:02:27 Mason Jones The Intellectual Entrepreneurship program encourages undergrads to find their own path through college and explore the opportunities of grad school. Undergrads find their passion The Intellectual Entrepreneurship program encourages undergrads to find their own path through college and explore the opportunities of grad school. http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=2104 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:30:07 -0500 no 00:04:18 Marsha Miller Professor of Nutrition Dr. Stephen Hursting discusses the link between obesity and cancer, and the relationship to children's health. Dr. Stephen Hursting discusses the cancer/obesity link, and its relationship to children's health. Professor of Nutrition Dr. Stephen Hursting discusses the link between obesity and cancer, and the relationship to children's health. http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=2119 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:27:25 -0500 no 00: Mason Jones Bob Taylor was the first project manager and person most responsible for the creation of the first national network - the ARPAnet - which is universally regarded as the precursor to today's Internet. John Markoff, technology writer for The New York Times, talks with alumnus Taylor about computing, the Internet and its impact on communications and our society. The 1910 Society Lecture Series kicks off the Graduate School's 100-year celebration and is co-sponsored by the Dell Distinguished Lecture Series and the Department of Computer Science. Bob Taylor speaks on 40th anniversary of ARPAnet Bob Taylor was the first project manager and person most responsible for the creation of the first national network - the ARPAnet - which is universally regarded as the precursor to today's Internet. John Markoff, technology writer for The New York Times, talks with alumnus Taylor about computing, the Internet and its impact on communications and our society. The 1910 Society Lecture Series kicks off the Graduate School's 100-year celebration and is co-sponsored by the Dell Distinguished Lecture Series and the Department of Computer Science. http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=1914 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:22:34 -0500 no 00:59:58 Marsha Miller Student Benjamin Durham shares his experiences studying the Yoruba language as part of the Fulbright-Hays Group Project Abroad. Fulbright-Hays scholar Benjamin Durham shares experiences learning Yoruba language and culture. Student Benjamin Durham shares his experiences studying the Yoruba language as part of the Fulbright-Hays Group Project Abroad. http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=1933 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:00:11 -0500 no 00: Christina Murrey Across campus on the day before fall classes begin, professors and freshmen gather at the Freshman Reading Round-Up to talk about books they have read over the summer. It is an opportunity to read a great book, meet outstanding faculty members and get acquainted with a small group of fellow freshmen. Professor David Laude, a member of the Academy of Distinguished Teachers in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, leads his class in discussion of Paul Roberts' book, "The End of Oil." Incoming students take part in lively discussions of summer reads with distinguished faculty. Across campus on the day before fall classes begin, professors and freshmen gather at the Freshman Reading Round-Up to talk about books they have read over the summer. It is an opportunity to read a great book, meet outstanding faculty members and get acquainted with a small group of fellow freshmen. Professor David Laude, a member of the Academy of Distinguished Teachers in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, leads his class in discussion of Paul Roberts' book, "The End of Oil." http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=1916 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:31:30 -0500 no 00: Marsha Miller and Christina Murrey A bronze statue of civil rights champion Barbara Jordan was unveiled on The University of Texas at Austin campus at the Battle Oaks, at 24th and Whitis streets near the Texas Union. Jordan is the first female public figure so honored on the campus. Barbara Jordan is honored with first campus statue of a woman. A bronze statue of civil rights champion Barbara Jordan was unveiled on The University of Texas at Austin campus at the Battle Oaks, at 24th and Whitis streets near the Texas Union. Jordan is the first female public figure so honored on the campus. http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=1833 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:11:51 -0500 no 00: Christopher Palmer Some of the many remarkable faculty, staff and students at The University of Texas at Austin are highlighted during a presentation shown before and after the State of the University Address. Presentation honors outstanding faculty, staff, students. Some of the many remarkable faculty, staff and students at The University of Texas at Austin are highlighted during a presentation shown before and after the State of the University Address. http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=1837 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:22:39 -0500 no 00:12.42 Mason Jones Alum Bob Harris remembers the first computer programming course taught at UT on the venerable IBM 650 and Control Data 1604. First programming course at UT. Alum Bob Harris remembers the first computer programming course taught at UT on the venerable IBM 650 and Control Data 1604. http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=1820 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:47:26 -0500 no 00:01:23 Christopher Palmer Jason Shear's chemistry laboratory has developed a technology that enables researchers to utilize microscopic three-dimensional protein structures. The potential applications of these "smart materials" are so significant that graduate student researchers from other disciplines have begun collaborating with the Shear lab in order to study antibiotic resistance, develop new medical devices and explore how 3-D hydrogels can help regrow nerve cells. Lab collaborations yield potential for medical technology. Jason Shear's chemistry laboratory has developed a technology that enables researchers to utilize microscopic three-dimensional protein structures. The potential applications of these "smart materials" are so significant that graduate student researchers from other disciplines have begun collaborating with the Shear lab in order to study antibiotic resistance, develop new medical devices and explore how 3-D hydrogels can help regrow nerve cells. http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=1782 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:02:21 -0500 no 00:06:32 Mason Jones "My child is just super-sized, is that OK?" Nutritional Sciences guest speaker discusses childhood obesity. The Sonia Wolf-Wilson Lectureship and the Department of Nutritional Sciences present Daniel Hale, Ph.D., professor of pediatrics; chief of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes; Director, U.S. Hispanic Nutrition Research and Education Center, UT Health Science Center at San Antonio. My child is just super-sized, is that OK? "My child is just super-sized, is that OK?" Nutritional Sciences guest speaker discusses childhood obesity. The Sonia Wolf-Wilson Lectureship and the Department of Nutritional Sciences present Daniel Hale, Ph.D., professor of pediatrics; chief of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes; Director, U.S. Hispanic Nutrition Research and Education Center, UT Health Science Center at San Antonio. http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=1615 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:13:56 -0500 no 00:54:17 Mason Jones Is it possible? Should we have it? Who will pay for it? Students speak out. Students speak out about universal health care Is it possible? Should we have it? Who will pay for it? Students speak out. http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=1603 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:13:10 -0500 no 00:02:41 Mason Jones The Harry Ransom Center is commemorating the 2009 bicentennial of Edgar Allan Poe, American poet, critic and inventor of the detective story, with the exhibition "From Out That Shadow: The Life and Legacy of Edgar Allan Poe." The exhibition is on display at the Ransom Center Sept. 8, 2009 through Jan. 3, 2010 and features manuscripts, books, art and personal effects, many of them displayed for the first time. Ransom Center celebrates Edgar Allan Poe this week The Harry Ransom Center is commemorating the 2009 bicentennial of Edgar Allan Poe, American poet, critic and inventor of the detective story, with the exhibition "From Out That Shadow: The Life and Legacy of Edgar Allan Poe." The exhibition is on display at the Ransom Center Sept. 8, 2009 through Jan. 3, 2010 and features manuscripts, books, art and personal effects, many of them displayed for the first time. http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=1585 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:24:22 -0500 no 00:01:04 Mason Jones The Texas Dragon/Lion Dance Team (TDDT) is a performance-driven lion dance group the goal of which is to share the art of lion dancing with the community. TDDT performs year-round, for a wide variety of events including elementary schools, cultural events, festivals, restaurants, and weddings. No experience is necessary! An interest in the art of lion dancing and/or martial arts is all that you need to be a part of TDDT. Group promotes Dragon/Lion dancing. The Texas Dragon/Lion Dance Team (TDDT) is a performance-driven lion dance group the goal of which is to share the art of lion dancing with the community. TDDT performs year-round, for a wide variety of events including elementary schools, cultural events, festivals, restaurants, and weddings. No experience is necessary! An interest in the art of lion dancing and/or martial arts is all that you need to be a part of TDDT. http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=1407 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:22:48 -0500 no 00:01:24 Mason Jones A student-initiated effort results in the installation of a statue of Barbara Jordan, the first female public figure honored on the university’s campus in its 126-year history. Barbara Jordan was the first African American representative to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas. In 1972 she became the first African American woman from the South to be elected to the U.S. Congress. In 1979 she became a professor at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs. In 1994, President Bill Clinton awarded Jordan the Medal of Freedom. The first statue of a woman unveiled on campus. A student-initiated effort results in the installation of a statue of Barbara Jordan, the first female public figure honored on the university’s campus in its 126-year history. Barbara Jordan was the first African American representative to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas. In 1972 she became the first African American woman from the South to be elected to the U.S. Congress. In 1979 she became a professor at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs. In 1994, President Bill Clinton awarded Jordan the Medal of Freedom. http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=1505 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:50:03 -0500 no 00:07:23 Mason Jones "Journey to the Stars" is a new Space Show in the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History's Rose Center for Earth and Space. Featuring extraordinary images from telescopes on the ground and in space and stunning, never-before-seen visualizations of physics-based simulations, "Journey to the Stars" sends visitors through space and time to experience the life and death of the stars in our night sky, including our own nurturing Sun. Supercomputing resources for the show were provided by the Texas Advanced Computing Center at The University of Texas at Austin through the TeraGrid, a project of the National Science Foundation. UT supercomputer renders Sun anew for most advanced planetarium show ever produced. "Journey to the Stars" is a new Space Show in the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History's Rose Center for Earth and Space. Featuring extraordinary images from telescopes on the ground and in space and stunning, never-before-seen visualizations of physics-based simulations, "Journey to the Stars" sends visitors through space and time to experience the life and death of the stars in our night sky, including our own nurturing Sun. Supercomputing resources for the show were provided by the Texas Advanced Computing Center at The University of Texas at Austin through the TeraGrid, a project of the National Science Foundation. http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=1390 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:00:00 -0500 no 00:01:18 Christopher Palmer At the McCombs School of Business, Brian Lendecky teaches his students accounting skills through hands-on community volunteerism. His students use their in-depth tax knowledge to get low-income families the most out of their tax returns. Student volunteers provide free tax services. At the McCombs School of Business, Brian Lendecky teaches his students accounting skills through hands-on community volunteerism. His students use their in-depth tax knowledge to get low-income families the most out of their tax returns. http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=1334 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:13:10 -0500 no 00:07:12 Mason Jones Watch the homecoming of one of the Harry Ransom Center’s most famous and frequently borrowed art works, Frida Kahlo’s "Self-portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird" (1940). Featuring interviews with curators and installers, the video narrates the painting's return to the Ransom Center, its unpacking and assessment, and finally, its installation on the first floor. The painting will be on display for a limited time in the Ransom Center’s lobby through Jan. 3, 2010. Beloved self-portrait back home at the Ransom Center. Watch the homecoming of one of the Harry Ransom Center’s most famous and frequently borrowed art works, Frida Kahlo’s "Self-portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird" (1940). Featuring interviews with curators and installers, the video narrates the painting's return to the Ransom Center, its unpacking and assessment, and finally, its installation on the first floor. The painting will be on display for a limited time in the Ransom Center’s lobby through Jan. 3, 2010. http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=1187 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:22:41 -0500 no 00:05:32 Christopher Palmer After a clamorous surprise visit by friends, colleagues and the Longhorn Band, Government Professor Sean Theriault was awarded the 2009 Friar Centennial Teaching Fellowship, the university's largest undergraduate teaching honor. Professor wins largest undergraduate teaching honor. After a clamorous surprise visit by friends, colleagues and the Longhorn Band, Government Professor Sean Theriault was awarded the 2009 Friar Centennial Teaching Fellowship, the university's largest undergraduate teaching honor. http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=1137 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:02:35 -0500 no 00:05:51 Mason Jones Sculpture students learn techniques from welding to electronics as sculpture professor Margo Sawyer helps them discover their voices. Enter a sculpture class where young studio artists hone their craft. Sculpture students learn techniques from welding to electronics as sculpture professor Margo Sawyer helps them discover their voices. http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=1108 Fri, 22 May 2009 10:10:45 -0500 no 00:08:42 Christopher Palmer First-year law student Jennifer Coulter talks about when she lost her sight, the skills she had to learn and the resources on campus for the visually impaired. Despite losing her sight, Jennifer remained focused on school. First-year law student Jennifer Coulter talks about when she lost her sight, the skills she had to learn and the resources on campus for the visually impaired. http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=1096 Wed, 20 May 2009 17:44:31 -0500 no 00:03:21 Christina Murrey For opera director, music and business make perfect harmony within groundbreaking opera house, Opera Vista. Opera entrepreneur creates sustainable business model for arts organizations. For opera director, music and business make perfect harmony within groundbreaking opera house, Opera Vista. http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=1062 Mon, 18 May 2009 20:24:16 -0500 no 00:03:51 Christina Murrey Monika Merola's graduation caps years of courage for student with brain injury. Faith, family and bilingual education help student overcome obstacles to graduate. Monika Merola's graduation caps years of courage for student with brain injury. http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=1054 Mon, 18 May 2009 20:11:23 -0500 no 00:03:08 Christina Murrey Rita Stephan's determination to promote multicultural understanding is strengthened after escaping the war in Lebanon during summer 2006. PhD candidate negotiates war, classrooms, and motherhood with courage and wit. Rita Stephan's determination to promote multicultural understanding is strengthened after escaping the war in Lebanon during summer 2006. http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=1058 Mon, 18 May 2009 20:03:47 -0500 no 00:04:07 Mason Jones Texas Interdisciplinary Plan challenges students to excel academically. By providing small classes, mentoring, tutoring and leadership opportunities, TIP transforms the learning experience by emulating a small college atmosphere at The University of Texas for Natural Sciences and Liberal Arts students. Texas Interdisciplinary Plan challenges students to excel. Texas Interdisciplinary Plan challenges students to excel academically. By providing small classes, mentoring, tutoring and leadership opportunities, TIP transforms the learning experience by emulating a small college atmosphere at The University of Texas for Natural Sciences and Liberal Arts students. http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=1012 Wed, 06 May 2009 15:22:33 -0500 no 00:05:14 Christopher Palmer As a member of the Texas Cowboys, Keshav Rajagopalan sets off the cannon after each touchdown at home football games. In his role as the student body president, he strives to connect students with leadership opportunities in the numerous and varied campus clubs and organizations. Student body president encourages leaders, fires the cannon. As a member of the Texas Cowboys, Keshav Rajagopalan sets off the cannon after each touchdown at home football games. In his role as the student body president, he strives to connect students with leadership opportunities in the numerous and varied campus clubs and organizations. http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=1005 Mon, 04 May 2009 12:54:47 -0500 no 00:01:59 Christopher Palmer Visit the architectural wonder that is Leon the Pendulum (named after the French physicist Jean Bernard Léon Foucault). Installed in 1983 and located in the lobby of DEV, the Development Office Building (2901 N. I-35), the pendulum remains a well-visited attraction which won the Austin Chronicle 2007 award for Best Moment of Zen That's Not on 'The Daily Show.' Spanning four stories, Leon appears to rotate once every 48 hours, although it actually swings back and forth in the same place while the Earth turns beneath it. Foucault pendulum provides meditative spot on campus, exact calculation of time. Visit the architectural wonder that is Leon the Pendulum (named after the French physicist Jean Bernard Léon Foucault). Installed in 1983 and located in the lobby of DEV, the Development Office Building (2901 N. I-35), the pendulum remains a well-visited attraction which won the Austin Chronicle 2007 award for Best Moment of Zen That's Not on 'The Daily Show.' Spanning four stories, Leon appears to rotate once every 48 hours, although it actually swings back and forth in the same place while the Earth turns beneath it. http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=977 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:32:38 -0500 no 00:03:52 Mason Jones Professor Barry Brummett talks about style and snakeskin boots. He is the author of A Rhetoric of Style and Chair of the Department of Communication Studies. Communication professor talks about style and snakeskin boots. Professor Barry Brummett talks about style and snakeskin boots. He is the author of A Rhetoric of Style and Chair of the Department of Communication Studies. http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=967 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:54:48 -0500 no 00:01:40 Mason Jones Landmarks brings the finest works of public art to the main campus in order to support the university as a leading research institution, to enhance its aesthetic character, and to provide a source of civic pride and welfare. Watch the installation of some of these beautiful sculptures. Landmarks program brings public art to campus. Landmarks brings the finest works of public art to the main campus in order to support the university as a leading research institution, to enhance its aesthetic character, and to provide a source of civic pride and welfare. Watch the installation of some of these beautiful sculptures. http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=919 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:07:55 -0500 no 00:03:24 Mason Jones Grace Eckhoff, a junior in biology and Plan II, talks about her experience in the Freshman Research Initiative (FRI), in the laboratory of biochemist Andy Ellington, and the tools it provided her for creating a study on multi-drug resistant tuberculosis in Afghanistan. Student's tuberculosis research could help Afghanistan. Grace Eckhoff, a junior in biology and Plan II, talks about her experience in the Freshman Research Initiative (FRI), in the laboratory of biochemist Andy Ellington, and the tools it provided her for creating a study on multi-drug resistant tuberculosis in Afghanistan. http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=938 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:43:26 -0500 no 00:02:34 Christopher Palmer Law school graduate, Paul DiBlasi, speaks about his experience working towards justice through nonprofits organizations and the creative process of researching legal issues while advocating for the rights of clients. Law graduate fights for Katrina victims, workers rights and more. Law school graduate, Paul DiBlasi, speaks about his experience working towards justice through nonprofits organizations and the creative process of researching legal issues while advocating for the rights of clients. http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=874 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:46:19 -0500 no 00:01:23 Mason Jones The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is the first non-governmental organization to be invited to participate in the Millennium Seed Bank (MSB) Project, a global plant conservation effort developed by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, United Kingdom. The goal of the project is to conserve seed from about 10 percent of the world’s plant species by the year 2010. Project collects seeds from 24,000 plant species. The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is the first non-governmental organization to be invited to participate in the Millennium Seed Bank (MSB) Project, a global plant conservation effort developed by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, United Kingdom. The goal of the project is to conserve seed from about 10 percent of the world’s plant species by the year 2010. http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=846 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 15:05:44 -0500 no 00:08:09 Christopher Palmer William Powers Jr., president of The University of Texas at Austin, has been granted the 2009 inaugural Austin Jurisprudence Award by the Austin Council of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). Powers wins the Austin Jurisprudence Award. William Powers Jr., president of The University of Texas at Austin, has been granted the 2009 inaugural Austin Jurisprudence Award by the Austin Council of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=853 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:09:59 -0500 no 00:06:24 Christopher Palmer From virtual reality to software programming to 3D animation and beyond, young college-bound women explore technology at the First Bytes summer camp. Young women dig into technology at campus summer camp. From virtual reality to software programming to 3D animation and beyond, young college-bound women explore technology at the First Bytes summer camp. http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=830 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:09:28 -0500 no 00:07:24 Mason Jones Twins Paco and Lalo Gutierrez have been working together at UT for more than 17 years. Paco and Lalo, working at UT more than 17 years. Twins Paco and Lalo Gutierrez have been working together at UT for more than 17 years. http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=817 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 10:05:06 -0500 no 00:01:41 Mason Jones The University of Texas at Austin hosts "the biggest open house in Texas" inviting everyone to come to campus and experience a day filled with fun, discovery and friendship. The biggest open house in Texas. The University of Texas at Austin hosts "the biggest open house in Texas" inviting everyone to come to campus and experience a day filled with fun, discovery and friendship. http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=731 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 07:24:55 -0600 no 00:07:25 rsgerrow Meet Ana Coronell, a student of economics and finance from Panama who explains the challenges of going to school in a foreign country. She tells how joining and creating organizations on campus have helped her make friends and how she's enriched her college education by attending cultural events and lectures from world-renown guest speakers. Student from Panama finds niche in clubs, cultural events. Meet Ana Coronell, a student of economics and finance from Panama who explains the challenges of going to school in a foreign country. She tells how joining and creating organizations on campus have helped her make friends and how she's enriched her college education by attending cultural events and lectures from world-renown guest speakers. http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=720 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 10:13:34 -0600 no 00:01:48 Mason Jones John Sibley Butler says creativity is a necessary asset in business and shares the source of his inspiration. Butler is the director of the Herb Kelleher Center for Entrepreneurship and the Institute for Innovation and Creativity (IC2). Director of Institute for Innovation and Creativity shares inspiration. John Sibley Butler says creativity is a necessary asset in business and shares the source of his inspiration. Butler is the director of the Herb Kelleher Center for Entrepreneurship and the Institute for Innovation and Creativity (IC2). http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=708 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:04:36 -0600 no 00:01:52 Christopher Palmer Visit a small town in Coahuila, Mexico called Cuatro Ciénegas where spring pools and years of isolation have resulted in uniquely endemic species evolving in isolation, similar to the Galapagos Islands. These marshlands in the desert basin contain over 70 creatures found no where else in the world, promising vast research potential. Find out how the town has changed over the years and how researchers, townspeople, landowners and the government have begun working together to enact sustainable water policies and protection for the many endangered plants and animals of Cuatro Ciénegas. Desert springs in Mexico cause the evolution of unique species. Visit a small town in Coahuila, Mexico called Cuatro Ciénegas where spring pools and years of isolation have resulted in uniquely endemic species evolving in isolation, similar to the Galapagos Islands. These marshlands in the desert basin contain over 70 creatures found no where else in the world, promising vast research potential. Find out how the town has changed over the years and how researchers, townspeople, landowners and the government have begun working together to enact sustainable water policies and protection for the many endangered plants and animals of Cuatro Ciénegas. http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=709 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:39:05 -0600 no 00:08:51 Mason Jones University of Texas at Austin undergraduate Christopher Jackson uncovers the true history behind his grandmother's epic civil rights battle to enroll at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas in the 1950s. Christopher's essay about grandma Versie's struggle for equality won first place in the Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition. Student uncovers his family's history in the civil rights movement. University of Texas at Austin undergraduate Christopher Jackson uncovers the true history behind his grandmother's epic civil rights battle to enroll at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas in the 1950s. Christopher's essay about grandma Versie's struggle for equality won first place in the Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition. http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=668 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:42:14 -0600 no 00:17:31 Christopher Palmer Meet Viviana Aldous, a freshman writer for the Daily Texan student newspaper. She explains the crucial responsibility of political journalists to inform the public and, as a student reporter, how important it is that the main campus is only a few blocks away from the state capitol building. Student journalist gets the scoop on state/local government. Meet Viviana Aldous, a freshman writer for the Daily Texan student newspaper. She explains the crucial responsibility of political journalists to inform the public and, as a student reporter, how important it is that the main campus is only a few blocks away from the state capitol building. http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=667 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:38:14 -0600 no 00:01:33 Mason Jones Cello performance doctoral student Leanne Zacharias brings the audience closer while performing her final recital. Cello performance student brings the audience onstage. Cello performance doctoral student Leanne Zacharias brings the audience closer while performing her final recital. http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=666 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 02:34:31 -0600 no 00:02:06 Christopher Palmer Go behind the scenes and witness the intense work and dedication of the more than 360 members of the Longhorn Band. From drumline to colorguard, see and hear what makes the LHB the premier Showband of the Southwest. Come march along with the Longhorn Band. Go behind the scenes and witness the intense work and dedication of the more than 360 members of the Longhorn Band. From drumline to colorguard, see and hear what makes the LHB the premier Showband of the Southwest. http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=664 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:11:48 -0600 no 00:04:12 Mason Jones The William and Margaret Kilgarlin Center for Preservation of the Cultural Record teaches students to preserve the record of human experience, creativity, and discovery. Students in the School of Information learn to save rare documents from 16th century texts to modern home movies. Students preserve historic texts to home movies. The William and Margaret Kilgarlin Center for Preservation of the Cultural Record teaches students to preserve the record of human experience, creativity, and discovery. Students in the School of Information learn to save rare documents from 16th century texts to modern home movies. http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=659 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 15:22:51 -0600 no 00:04:34 Christopher Palmer From screen writing to producing to editing and animation, April Tone explores the field of radio, television and film degree. She explains the importance of academic cross-training and building upon the expanding television and film market in Austin, Texas. Radio, TV & film student seeks out a variety of media skills. From screen writing to producing to editing and animation, April Tone explores the field of radio, television and film degree. She explains the importance of academic cross-training and building upon the expanding television and film market in Austin, Texas. http://www.utexas.edu/oncampus/?p=660 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:14:11 -0600 no 00:01:35