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Latest Issue of Liberal Arts Insider Now Online

Newsletter highlights faculty and staff honors, new publications

AUSTIN, Texas -Dec. 5, 2008- The December issue of The Liberal Arts Insider is now online. The electronic newsletter highlights faculty and staff honors, and new publications.

Emerita Professor Elizabeth Warnock Fernea Dies

Noted author of "Guests of the Sheik" championed women's issues in the Middle East

AUSTIN, Texas -Dec. 4, 2008- Elizabeth Warnock Fernea, professor emerita of comparative literature and Middle Eastern studies who taught for 24 years at The University of Texas at Austin, died Dec. 2 at the age of 81.

Liberal Arts Senior Earns Prestigious Marshall Scholarship

Dhananjay Jagannathan earns one of 40 national awards

AUSTIN, Texas -Dec. 4, 2008- The Marshall Scholarship program has awarded Dhananjay Jagannathan a scholarship to study ancient philosophy at the University of Oxford and classics and ancient philosophy at the University of Cambridge.

National Science Foundation Awards Sociologist $365,000 Grant

Chandra Muller will examine educational experiences of students with learning disabilities

AUSTIN, Texas -Nov. 25, 2008- A sociologist in the Population Research Center at The University of Texas at Austin has been awarded a $365,000 grant by the National Science Foundation to examine the educational experiences of kindergarten through 12th-grade students with learning disabilities.

Health Notes: Obesity Prevention and Awareness

Researchers examine dietary health and physical fitness

AUSTIN, Texas -Nov. 25, 2008- With the festive holiday season comes an abundance of parties and family gatherings filled with feasts and tempting treats. Although a few extra pounds gained during the holidays may seem harmless, the extra weight gain may lead to obesity later in life. Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin are available to share insights into making healthy food choices, adopting better eating habits and battling the bulge with exercise.

Texas Exes Recognizes Liberal Arts Alumni

Alumni honored for significant achievements and service to the university

AUSTIN, Texas -Nov. 21, 2008- Two alumni of the College of Liberal Arts will be honored with a 2009 Outstanding Young Texas Ex Award to be presented at the Alumni Center during the university's May 2009 commencement ceremonies.

The University of Texas at Austin Among Leaders in Study Abroad

College of Liberal Arts sends the most students overseas

AUSTIN, Texas -Nov. 17, 2008- The University of Texas at Austin is among the top three universities sending students abroad and the Top 10 universities educating international students, according to the new "Open Doors" report, published by the Institute of International Education (IIE).

Pro Bene Meritis Awards: Call for Submissions

Nominations due Jan. 9

AUSTIN, Texas -Nov. 10, 2008- The College of Liberal Arts invites nominations for the 2009 Pro Bene Meritis Awards. Submissions are due at noon, Friday, Jan. 9, 2009.

The Pro Bene Meritis Award is the highest honor the college bestows in recognition of individuals who are committed to the liberal arts, who have made outstanding contributions in professional or philanthropic pursuits, or who have participated in service related to the College of Liberal Arts.

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