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2012-13

January 29, 2013
Smarter Systems for a Greater UT
AVAYA Auditorium
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September 27, 2012
State of The University Address
Iden B. Payne Theater
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2011-12

Spring 2012
President's Newsletter

December 15, 2011
Tuition Policy Recommendations (2012-13, 2013-14)

October 17, 2011
A Message from the President

September 14, 2011
State of The University Address
Iden B. Payne Theater
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September 2011
A Message from the President

2010-11

July 2011
A Message from the President

June 8, 2011
UT Austin Among Nation's Most Productive Universities
Op-Ed for The Austin American-Statesman and The Dallas Morning News

May 9, 2011
The Public Research University of the Future
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April 2011
A Message from the President

April 6, 2011
Research Enhances Teaching

Op-Ed for The Houston Chronicle

February 2011
A Message from the President

September 15, 2010
State of The University Address
Iden B. Payne Theater
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2009-10

September 16, 2009
State of The University Address
Iden B. Payne Theater
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2008-09

June 2009
Report of the Window Policy Review Committee (PDF)
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April 24, 2009
Barbara Jordan Statue Dedication
The University of Texas at Austin

April 2009
A Report on Tutition and Funding 2009 Update (PDF)
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February 13, 2009
Clinton Global Initiative University Meeting
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December 2008
A Report on the Top 10% Law (PDF)
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December 1, 2008
Dolph Briscoe Naming Announcement
Main 212
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November 20, 2008
Harry Ransom's 100th Anniversary
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center
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September 17, 2008
State of The University Address
B. Iden Payne Theater
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2007-2008

May 12, 2008
Jamail Gift Announcement
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April 12, 2008
Signing Ceremony for Memorandium of Understanding with Aga Kahn University
Texas State Capitol
Austin, Texas

April 11, 2008
The Giant Magellan Telescope Luncheon
Houston Club
Houston, Texas

April 2008
A Report on Tuition (PDF)
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March 20, 2008
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Reliant Center, Tejas Room
Houston, Texas

March 18, 2008
Sarah and Ernest Butler Gift Announcement
Main Building 212
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January 21, 2008
Martin Luther King Community March and Festival
Martin Luther King, Jr. Statue
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October 25, 2007
Kilgore Award Dinner
Four Seasons Hotel
Austin, Texas

October 12, 2007
Texas Exes African American Alumni Reunion Dinner
Alumni Center
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October 9, 2007
Cesar Chavez Statue Unveiling
Main Mall
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September 24, 2007
Strauss Center Press Conference
LBJ Library
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September 21, 2007
Center for Politics and Governance Launch
Thompson Conference Center
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September 19, 2007
State of the University Address
Jessen Auditorium
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September 6, 2007
Belo Gift Announcement
MAI 212
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2006-2007

June 22, 2007
Norman Hackerman Memorial Service
University Methodist Church

June 12, 2007
AT&T Education Center Announcement
Adjacent to Facility Site
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May 19, 2007
Graduate School Convocation
Bass Concert Hall
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May 18, 2007
ROTC Commissioning Ceremony
Bates Recital Hall
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May 3, 2007
Staff Recognition Program
Texas Union Ballroom
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April 27, 2007
Ransom Center 50th Anniversary Gala
Main Mall
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April 23, 2007
Virginial Tech Candlelight Vigil
Main Mall
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January 25, 2007
Mexico City Reception
U.S. Ambassador's Residence
Mexico City, Mexico

October 19, 2006
Lonestar Dedication Ceremony at TACC
Pickle Research Campus
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October 13, 2006
LBJ Plaza Renovation Press Conference
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September 29, 2006
State of the University Address
Bass Concert Hall
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September 28, 2006
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Transfer to UT
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September 6, 2006
AVOICE Press Conference
Convention Center
Washington, D.C.

2005-2006

September 29, 2006
State of the University Address
Bass Concert Hall
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May 15 , 2006
Michael and Susan Dell Foundation Grant Announcement
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

March 4, 2006
Austin NOW
The Blanton Museum of Art
Austin, TX

February 28, 2006
Walter Cronkite Presentation
KLRU Studies
Austin, TX

February 20, 2006
Explore UT Op-Ed
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February 2, 2006
Texas Monthly Talks with Evan Smith
KLRU Studios
Austin, TX

 

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