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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.

Task Force Recommends Gender Equity Plan

Co-Chair Gretchen Ritter advocates initiative to eliminate faculty gender gap

AUSTIN, Texas -Nov. 4, 2008- The Gender Equity Task Force, created by the provost of The University of Texas at Austin in March 2007, has recommended in its report that the university develop and enact a 5-10 year gender equity plan to "reduce or eliminate faculty gender inequity--specifically with respect to hiring, promotion, salaries and governance."

Education Notes: Experts for American Indian Heritage Month

Scholars are available to discuss research on Native American issues and identity

AUSTIN, Texas -Oct. 29, 2008- November is National American Indian Heritage Month, which celebrates the culture, history and achievements of Native peoples in North America. Scholars at The University of Texas at Austin are available to address the identity, language and land issues facing Native American communities today.

Humanities Institute Announces 2008-09 Community Sabbatical Recipients

Program helps professionals improve non-profit services

AUSTIN, Texas -Oct. 27, 2008- The Humanities Institute at The University of Texas at Austin has announced the 2008- 09 recipients of its Community Sabbatical program, which provides flexible leave time for staff members of non-profit organizations in central Texas.

Middle Eastern Studies Professor Wins Top Hamilton Book Award

Denise Schmandt-Besserat's "When Writing Met Art" wins $10,000 grand prize

AUSTIN, Texas -Oct. 23, 2008- Denise Schmandt-Besserat, emeritus professor of art history and Middle Eastern studies, won the $10,000 grand prize at the Hamilton Book Awards for "When Writing Met Art: From Symbol to Story," published by University of Texas Press.

Alumna Wins Austin Film Festival Award

Peruvian film "Danzak" named Best Narrative Student Short

AUSTIN, Texas -Oct. 24, 2008- Gabriela Yepes (M.F.A. Radio-Television-Film, '08) earned the Narrative Student Short Film Award for writing and directing "Danzak" Oct. 18 at the 2008 Austin Film Festival.

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