Thanksgiving Holiday

The University of Texas at Austin will be closed Nov. 27-28 for the Thanksgiving Holiday and will reopen Dec. 1.

Discussion Explores Current and Future Challenges for NATO

The European Union Center of Excellence at the Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law presents "NATO: Current Operations and Future Challenges,"a discussion with Lt. Gen. Karl Eikenberry.

Discussion Examines Indian Nurses in the U.S. Workforce

The Center for Asian American Studies presents "I Want to See a Real Nurse," a discussion with Sheba George, assistant professor of social science at Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science. The discussion will explore the challenges Indian immigrant nurses face in the U.S. workforce.

Symposium Spotlights the History and Future of Latino Printmaking

The Consejo Grafico, in conjunction with member organization The Serie Project, Inc. and the Center for Mexican American Studies, will host a symposium titled "U.S. Latino Printmaking in the 21st Century."

LAITS Third Friday: Technology in the Classroom

Interested in seeing how university faculty and staff use technology in teaching? Come to Liberal Arts Instructional Technology Services (LAITS) Third Friday to see and talk about how faculty have put technology to work in and out of the classroom. Each month two or three presentations are followed by open discussion.

Symposium: Origins of Ancient Mexican Civilization

The Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies will host a symposium on Olmec art and archaeology, "Olmec: The Origins of Ancient Mexican Civilization," Nov. 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Nov. 21, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Discussion Examines the Threat of Nuclear Proliferation

The Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law presents "Reducing Nuclear Threats," a conversation with former Georgia senator Sam Nunn.

Olmec Sculpture Unveiling Ceremony

The Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS) will unveil "El Rey," a full-scale stone reproduction of Olmec Colossal Head No.1.

Lecture Examines New Political Challenges in Mexico

The Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies Mexican Center will host "New Challenges that Lie Ahead for Mexico," a discussion with Miguel Alemán Velasco, former governor and senator of Veracruz, Mexico.

Symposium Features Tuvan Throat-Singing Ensemble

The Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies and the Butler School of Music present performances and workshops by the throat-singing musical ensemble Alash.

Documentary Reveals the Truth about Japanese Kamikaze Pilots

The Center for East Asia Studies will host a screening of "Wings of Defeat," an award-winning documentary that chronicles the experiences of Japanese kamikaze pilots who survived their suicide missions.

Lecture Highlights 50th Anniversary of "Exodus" by Leon Uris

The Schusterman Center for Jewish Studies presents "Leon Uris and Exodus: Fifty Years Later," a lecture by Ira Nadel, professor of English at the University of British Columbia.

Professor Discusses the Life of Prominent Blues Singer

The John L. Warfield Center for African and African American Studies presents "Uncovering Blues Lives: The Origins of an 'Empress' in Chattanooga," a discussion with Michelle Scott, assistant professor of history at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC).

Anthropologist Explores the African Presence in Mexico

The Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies Mexican Center and the Warfield Center for African and African American Studies will host "Black Images in Mexican Media," a discussion with Mexican anthropologist Sagrario Cruz-Carretero.

Film Screening: "Covered Girls"

The Center for Asian American Studies presents "Covered Girls," a documentary about the lives of a colorful and startling group of Muslim-American teenage girls in New York, challenging the stereotypes many Americans may have about this culture.

Film Screening Honors Acclaimed Playwright and Author

The Program in Comparative Literature and the Department of English will host a screening of the film adaptation of William Saroyan's Pulitzer Prize-winning play,"The Time of Your Life," Thursday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m.

2008 Event Archives

Conference to Address Historical Approaches to Race, Medicine and Health

The Department of History will host the conference "Making Race, Making Health: Historical Approaches to Race, Medicine and Public Health" Nov. 13-15, 2008 at The University of Texas at Austin. Additional supporters include the Center for Mexican American Studies, Center for Women's and Gender Studies, Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies and the Warfield Center for African and African American Studies.

Texas Politics Project Speaker Series

The Texas Politics Project, a unit of the Liberal Arts Instructional Technology Services, presents a fall speaker series featuring Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson, U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar, and a panel of top political reporters.

Political Writers Explore Texas' Post-Election Political Landscape

The Texas Politics Project Speaker Series presents three political writers - Harvey Kronberg, Ross Ramsey and Karen Brooks - for a conversation about the political landscape in Texas after the 2008 elections.

Researchers Examine Energy Security

The Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law will host a panel discussion "Energy, Security, Iran and the Persian Gulf."

Documentary Examines Pornography, Sexuality and Relationships

The Center for Women's and Gender Studies and the John L. Warfield Center for African and African American Studies will host a screening of the documentary "The Price of Pleasure: Pornography, Sexuality and Relationships."

Columbia Professor Examines Sexual Desire in the Arab World

The Center for Middle Eastern Studies, The Department of Anthropology and the Department of English present "Sexuality, Literature and Human Rights in Translation," a discussion with Joseph Massad, associate professor of modern Arab politics and intellectual history at Columbia University.

Center for African and African American Studies Renamed

The Center for African and African American Studies will celebrate its new name: the Dr. John L. Warfield Center for African and African American Studies. The renaming honors the late professor's legacy as an advocate for ethnic diversity and service as founder and longtime director of the center.

Historian Discusses the Fate of Savannah During the Civil War

Jacqueline Jones, the Walter Prescott Webb Chair in History and Ideas, will discuss her new book "Saving Savannah: The City and Civil War" (Knopf, 2008) in a talk sponsored by the Department of History. Seating is free, but limited.

Election Monitoring Party

Join Sean Theriault, associate professor of government, to monitor election night returns. Political scientists and researchers will discuss congressional races and issues, such as party polarization. The event is free and open to the university community.

Dia de Los Muertos Celebration

Sigma Lambda Beta Fraternity, Inc. and a host of student organizations will present a Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration to remember loved ones who have passed away and rejoice the lives they once lived.

Experts Examine the State of the U.S. Economic Crisis

The Liberal Arts Council presents "Where We've Been, Where We Are, Where We're Going," a panel discussion exploring the economic crisis and its political implications.

Professors Discuss Their Works at Book Festival

Professors and alumni will share their expertise on topics ranging from the U.S. economic crisis to political figures in American history at the 2008 Texas Book Festival Nov. 1-2 at the Texas Capitol.

2008 Family Weekend

Liberal Arts parents are invited to the 2008 College of Liberal Arts' Family Weekend. Enjoy a reception with faculty, staff and students, an open house and a series of short classes taught by the college's distinguished faculty.

Workshop Explores the History of South Africa

The John L. Warfield Center for African and African American Studies presents "King Kong, Bigger Than Cape Town: A History of South African Musical," a workshop by Tyler Fleming, a doctoral candidate in African history.

Discussion Spotlights Latino Silkscreen Artists

The Center for Mexican American Studies presents a discussion "A Retrospective on The Serie Project Inc." with the project's founder and director, Sam Coronado.

Liberal Arts Career Services Hosts Law Fair

Liberal Arts Career Services will host Law Fair, featuring representatives from more than 100 law schools throughout the country. Attendees can learn more about the admissions process from the decision-makers at the admissions panel workshop October 29, 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Texas Union, Governor's Room (3.116). The event is free and open to the public.

Political Scientist Examines Current Issues in Iraq

The Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law will host a discussion, "Iraq and the Future of American Policy in the Persian Gulf" with F. Gregory Gause, professor of political science at The University of Vermont.

Political Scientist Examines China's Challenge to Human Rights

The Humanities Institute will host the lecture "China's Challenge to Human Rights: Repression at Home and 'Peaceful Rising' Abroad," by Andrew Nathan, Class of 1919 Professor of Political Science at Columbia University.

French Photographer Explores Jewish Culture Across the World

The Schusterman Center for Jewish Studies and the Harry Ransom Center present a discussion with French photographer and author Frederic Brenner, who will present his book "Diaspora: Homelands in Exile," a visual anthology of contemporary Jewish life that documents traditional and modern cultures in more than 40 countries.

Liberal Arts Week 2008

Liberal Arts Council (LAC) hosts Liberal Arts Week Oct. 27-31. All students, faculty and staff are invited. Through programs, lectures and events, the council works to build community and diversity throughout the college and to create an intimate college experience at a public university.

Gambling the Vote: A Closer Look at the 2008 Election

One of the most important elections in our nation's history is quickly approaching. Come listen as three distinguished professors explore the most prevalent issues in the 2008 presidential election in a discussion panel, "Gambling the Vote: A Closer Look at the 2008 Election Because You Only Vote Once."

Application Deadline: Undergraduate Research Awards

Liberal Arts students may apply for $1,000 undergraduate research awards to support research and travel to conferences pertaining to their field of study. The deadline is Monday, Oct. 27.

Book Signing: "There Was a Woman: La Llorona from Folklore to Popular Culture"

The Department of English and Center for Mexican American Studies (CMAS) will host a book signing and reading for "There Was a Woman: La Llorona from Folklore to Popular Culture," by Domino Perez, associate professor of English and associate director of CMAS.

Speaker Series Examines Latin America's Globalized Economy

The Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS) and Royal Bank of Canada Wealth Management will host the Latin America and the Global Economy Speaker Series.

Film Series: Tragic Comedies from the Eastern Bloc

The Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies presents "Laughter through Tears: Tragic Comedies from the Eastern Bloc," featuring four film screenings:

Kids Invited to Longhorn Halloween

The children of university staff, faculty and students will have a safe place to wear costumes and enjoy fun activities at the "Longhorn Halloween" carnival. The free event will feature games and activities, such as a haunted house, face painting, fortune telling, chemistry circus, fire safety programs that will include a close-up look at a real fire engine, and the Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies will feature a Slavic vampire game.

Sociology Professor Discusses the Politics of Health Care Access

The Center for Asian American Studies presents a discussion, "Enforcing Dependency: Immigrant Mothers and Health Care Access" with Lisa Sun-Hee Park, associate professor of sociology at The University of Minnesota.

Film Screening: "And Thereafter: A Korean 'War Bride' in an Alien Land"

The Center for Asian American Studies and SAHELI present a screening of "And Thereafter: A Korean 'War Bride' in an Alien Land," a portrayal of the fortitude of an immigrant "war bride" in America. The film tells the story of 76-year-old Young-Ja Wike, one of the 10,000 Korean women who married American G.I.s. after the war. Her marriage was the only escape from the crushing poverty of post-war Korea.

Speaker Event: Young Women's Day of Action

The Gender and Sexuality Center at the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement and the Women's Resource Agency presents National Young Women's Day of Action, a reception and resource fair.

Town Hall Discussion: Foreign and Domestic Policy

The Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law and the Center for Politics and Governance will host "McCain v. Obama: Competing Visions for America," a discussion of foreign and domestic policy with panelists Harold Ford, Jr., Lee Feinstein, and Tod Lindberg.

Book Reading: "The Border that Defined a Nation"

The Mexican Center at the Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS), the Consulate of Mexico in Austin, and the Center for Mexican American Studies will host a book reading from Octavio Herrera's "El Lindero Que Definió a la Nación" ("The Border that Defined a Nation").

Texas Politics Speaker Series Welcomes Henry Cuellar

The Texas Politics Speaker Series will host a discussion with U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar.

Lecture: Bringing Text Books into the Internet Age

The Texas Language Technology Center (TLTC) will host a lecture "The Open Education Movement: Transforming the Economics and Ecology of Education," with Richard Baraniuk, professor of electrical and computer engineering at Rice University.

Film Screening: "Born in the USSR: 21-Up"

The Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies presents a screening of "Born in the USSR: 21-Up." The screening will be followed by a question and answer forum with director Sergei Miroshnichenko.

Documentary Examines Efforts to Mobilize the Latino Vote

The Center for Mexican American Studies and the School of Journalism will host a film screening of the documentary "Latinos '08: How Political Candidates and Advocacy Groups Try to Buy Latino Loyalty," directed by Philip Rodriguez.

Staged Reading Examines Collective Grief and Trauma

The John L. Warfield Center for African and African American Studies and Allgo (Austin's Queer People of Color Organization) will host a staged reading of "delta dandi," written and performed by Sharon Bridgforth, affiliate faculty member at the Center.

Lectures Examine Technology in the Classroom

Thomas Garza, associate professor of Slavic and Eurasian studies, will introduce "Rockin' Russian," a web-based program designed to provide students of Russian with supplementary exposure to the language and culture through contemporary MTV-style music videos.

Author Charles Mann Discusses the American Landscape Before Columbus

The Department of Geography and the Environment will host a talk by author Charles C. Mann on "1491: Landscapes of the Americas Before Columbus." According to Mann, America before Columbus was more sophisticated and populous than scholars previously believed, and a more livable place than Europe.

History Professor Examines Cold War Lessons

The Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law presents a discussion, "Cold War Lessons and Contemporary Dilemmas" with Melvyn Leffler, professor of American History at The University of Virginia.

Texas Land Commissioner Discusses Politics and Public Policy

The Texas Politics Speaker Series presents a discussion, "Politics, Partisanship, Perception and Public Policy," led by Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson.

Virgil's Birthday Celebration

The Department of Classics and Eta Sigma Phi is celebrating the birthday of Rome's most famous poet, Virgil.

Interdisciplinary Conference Commemorates 1968

The Program in Comparative Literature will host the interdisciplinary conference, "1968: A Global Perspective" Oct. 7, 10-12 at the university. The conference commemorates the 40th anniversary of 1968 by examining its literature, icons, myths, images and cultural impact. All events are free and open to the public.

Film Series Explores Legacy of 1968

The Program in Comparative Literature presents a four-week film festival which will screen 20 documentary films from California Newsreel and the Farmworker Movement Documentation Project. All films will be shown at 7 p.m. in Calhoun 100.

Symposium Explores Environmental and Climate Change

The Department of Geography and the Environment will host the 39th Annual Binghamton Geomorphology Symposium to discuss how fluvial deposits (sediment transported and deposited by rivers) relate to the study of environmental and climate change.

Discussion: Immigration Rights

The Teresa Lozano Long Institute for Latin American Studies presents a discussion "Deportations of Latin American Migrants: Impacts of the U.S. Policy of Massive Removals" led by Nestor Rodriguez, professor of sociology.

Forum: Is Graduate School for Me?

The Graduate Coordinator Network and the Graduate School, in conjunction with the Career Exploration Center's "Graduate & Professional School Day," will host an open forum to help students decide if graduate school is the right choice for them. Graduate students, faculty and graduate coordinators will be available to discuss graduate school and graduate student life.

Sandia National Laboratories VP Discusses Nuclear Weapon Control

The Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law presents a discussion "International Nuclear Control in a Global Technology Environment: Effectiveness and Challenges" with Joan Woodard, executive vice president and deputy laboratories director, Sandia National Laboratories. Refreshments will be served.

Fall Speaker Series Features Rep. Rick Noriega

The Texas Politics Project, a unit of the Liberal Arts Instructional Technology Services, presents "An Afternoon with a Representative" featuring State Rep. Rick Noriega.

CANCELED - "School of Thought" Alumni Event

This event has been canceled. The College of Liberal Arts invites alumni and friends to the second annual "School of Thought" Oct. 3-4, 2008. This year's theme is "The Presidency and American Democracy" and includes guest speakers from across the college's Departments of History and Government, and a special workshop with Actors from the London Stage.

Roundtable Discussion: Social Justice Issues in the Publishing Industry

The Center for African and African American Studies presents a roundtable discussion, "Progressive Publishers and Academics: The Last Word on Social Justice?" The panel includes a host of progressive press publishers, writers, artists and scholars who support democratic social movements.

Discussion Spotlights Gender and Race in the Presidential Election

The Center for Women's and Gender Studies presents the first of four round table discussions about gender and race issues in the upcoming election. The topic for the first discussion is "Gender and Immigration."

Scholar Discusses Development Challenges in Mexico

The Teresa Lozano Long Institute for Latin American Studies presents a discussion led by Alejandro Natal, visiting Fulbright scholar from El Colegio Mexiquense in Toluca, Mexico, who will speak about his recent research on the role of community-based organizations in rural development in Mexico and some of the challenges they face. A light lunch will be provided.

Actress Vinie Burrows Explores the State of Blackness

The Center for African and African American Studies presents a performance and talk by legendary actress and activist Vinie Burrows. The performance, "Random Thoughts on the Bicentenary of the U.S. Abolition of the International Slave Trade on January 1, 1808," will feature excerpts from Burrows' Broadway show "Walk Together Children" and her comments on the state of blackness in 2008.

Actors from the London Stage Present "The Winter's Tale"

Actors From The London Stage (AFTLS), a troupe of five of England's most talented actors, will perform William Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale," Oct. 1-4 in Austin and Round Top, Texas.

The troupe will perform "The Winter's Tale" at 8 p.m. Oct. 1-3 at the B. Iden Payne Theater at the university, and at 7 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Winedale Historical Center in Round Top. The Oct. 1 performance will be followed by a question-and-answer session with the actors.

Symposium Addresses Energy Policy in France and the European Union

The Center for European Studies will host the one-day symposium "Energy Policy and Technology in France and the EU: Some Implications for the United States" Monday, Sept. 29. Additional sponsors include the Center for International Energy and Environmental Policy in the Jackson School of Geosciences, the France-UT Institute, and the French Consulate of Houston.

Workshop Highlights Race and Anthropology of Africa

The Center for African and African American Studies presents"'Race and the Anthropology of Africa," a workshop featuring Jemima Pierre, assistant professor of anthropology, who will explore the complex constructions and interrelationships with Africa and its people.

Center for Asian American Studies Hosts Discussion About Racism

The Center for Asian American Studies and the Department of Sociology present "Experiencing Racism, Experiencing Illness: How Racial Bias is Related to the Health of Asian Americans," featuring Gilbert Gee, associate professor, UCLA School of Public Health.

Film Screening: "The Children We Sacrifice"

The Center for Asian American Studies and SAHELI present a screening of "The Children We Sacrifice,"a documentary that provides a personal and collective account of incest in South Asia, advocating both a validation of their struggle and a change to protect future generations of children. The event will feature readings from poet Mamata Misra.

Historian Revisits Bush v. Gore to Examine Modern Electoral Flaws

Noted historian Charles L. Zelden will explore problems with the American electoral system in the lecture, "The Unlearned Lessons of 2000: Bush v. Gore and the Hidden Crisis of American Democracy." The talk is free and open to the public.

Adobe Founder Discusses How to Build a Global Software Company

The Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law presents "The Adobe Story: Lessons Learned in Building a Global Software Company" with Charles Geschke, co-founder of Adobe Systems, Inc. Refreshments will be served.

Beryl Korot Discusses Video Art

The Schusterman Center for Jewish Studies presents a discussion with Beryl Korot, an internationally exhibited painter and video artist. Beryl Korot is one of the pioneers of multi-screen video, a founding editor of Radical Software, and collaborator with composer Steve Reich on multimedia works "Three Tales" and "The Cave."

Film Screening: "Three Tales"

The Schusterman Center for Jewish Studies hosts a special screening of "Three Tales," the acclaimed multimedia exploration of humanity and technology, with music by Steve Reich and video by Beryl Korot.

Liberal Arts ITS Third Friday

Interested in seeing how university faculty and staff use technology in teaching? Come to Liberal Arts Instructional Technology Services (LAITS) Third Friday to see and talk about how faculty have put technology to work in and out of the classroom. Each month two or three presentations are followed by open discussion.

Film Series Spotlights Global Feminism

The Center for Women's and Gender Studies presents screenings of "Nu Shu: A Hidden Language of Women in China" and "The Women's Kingdom" as a part of the 2008-09 Global Feminisms Film Series.

University Celebrates Constitution Day

Each year on Sept. 17, Americans honor the ratification of the U.S. Constitution in 1787. More than 200 years after it was written, the Constitution still provides the framework for political life in the United States and exerts a powerful influence on U.S. foreign policy.

The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs invites the campus community to "Celebrate Constitution Day" from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 17. The program includes a reading from the preamble at noon, and a voter registration drive hosted by various student organizations.

Students Making A Difference: Working for Nonprofits in Developing Countries

The Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law presents a discussion led by the 2008 Crook Fellows at "Students Making a Difference: Working for Nonprofits in Developing Countries." Lunch will be provided.

This year, the Strauss Center's William H. Crook Chair in International Affairs sponsored fellowships for graduate students working in developing countries. The students will share their findings from their summer research around the globe.

Parade Celebrates Mexico's Independence Day

The Center for Mexican American Studies presents a Celebración de la Independencia parade to honor the independence of Mexico. The event will also commemorate the independence of Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Chile.

The Center for Asian American Studies Hosts Open House

The Center for Asian American Studies presents a slide show and talk by Eddie Fung, with his editor and wife, Judy Yung. The event will feature Eddie Fung's life from a Chinatown childhood during World War II. The reception will begin at 3:30 p.m., followed by the talk and book signing, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Copies of "The Adventures of Eddie Fung: Chinatown Kid, Texas Cowboy, Prisoner of War," will be available for purchase for $15.

Fixing Up the House of Race with Richard Rodriguez

Sandra Soto, assistant professor of women's studies at the University of Arizona, presents a talk, "Fixing Up the House of Race with Richard Rodriguez." The talk is part of the center's fall platica series.

Events Commemorate 35th Anniversary of the Chilean Coup

The Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice and the Nettie Lee Benson Latin American Collection present two events Sept. 11-12 to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Chilean coup d'etat and honor the donation of Joyce Horman's archives to the Benson Collection.

The Global Semiconductor Industry: A Discussion

The Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law invites you to "The Global Semiconductor Industry: A Discussion" with Morris Chang, chairman of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) 5:30 p.m. Sept. 9 in the LBJ Library Brown Room, 10th Floor. Refreshments will be served.

Dean's Forum

All liberal arts staff and faculty are invited to attend Dean Randy Diehl's forum and reception on Tuesday, Sept. 9. Dean Diehl will speak briefly about the state of the college and then open up the discussion for a Q&A.

University Closed for Labor Day

The university will be closed Monday, Sept. 1 in observance of Labor Day.

Fall Semester Classes Begin

Classes for the fall semester begin Wednesday, Aug. 27.

Gone to Texas: A Texas-Sized Welcome to All Students, Staff and Faculty

Each August on the evening before fall classes begin, new students are invited to celebrate their fresh start with live music and a broad spectrum of presentations from across the campus. Join us for this Texas-size welcome! And, as you head out the door, let 'em know you've gone to Texas!

Gone to Liberal Arts: Welcome Barbecue for New Students

The College of Liberal Arts welcomes new students with a barbecue dinner prior to Gone to Texas. The event will include barbecue from Poke-e-Jo's, live music, free t-shirts and door prizes from local businesses. Students will have the chance to mingle with Liberal Arts faculty and staff, including advisers, representatives from career services and UTeach, and Liberal Arts Council members.

MooovIn Hospitality Welcomes New Students

Warm welcomes from volunteers offering assistance will greet new and returning students moving in to residence for the fall semester.

William Powers Jr., president of the university, will be among the volunteers who will work in shifts helping the new arrivals carry suitcases, boxes and other belongings from vehicles and move them into residence halls during MooovIn 2008.

Shakespeare at Winedale Goes on Tour

The 38th summer season of Shakespeare at Winedale goes on tour to three U.S. cities this August. For reservations, call 512-471-4726 or email smbayne@mail.utexas.edu.

Explore the Blanton Museum Through Poetry

Explore the Blanton Museum of Art's collection through poetry in the exhibition "If These Walls Could Speak: The Blanton Poetry Project," which opened April 6. The exhibition showcases more than 40 poems written in response to art featured in the museum's permanent collection. The poems appear on wall labels in the galleries and will remain on view throughout 2008.

College Hosts 13th Annual Colloquium Hippocraticum

The Departments of Classics and Philosophy in the College of Liberal Arts will host the 13th Annual "Colloquium Hippocraticum" August 11-13 at The University of Texas at Austin. The conference will bring together scholars and students of ancient medicine, science, philosophy, history and literature with the aim of advancing understanding and usage of the term "Hippocratic."

Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies Hosts Summer Film Series

The Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies presents the summer film series "Power, Conflict and the Smoking Gun." Screenings are Tuesdays or Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., June 11 to July 30. All films are free and open to the public.

Michener Fellow Reads Work at Summer Poetry Event

The Undergraduate English Association co-hosts a summer poetry event with writing group RIOT Ink featuring Joe Ahearn, a Michener Center for Writers fellow. The reading will be followed by a spoken word performance by the writers of RIOT Ink and a moderated open mic.

Blanton Museum Features Japanese Art

Join the Blanton Museum for the second class in a four-week series held in conjunction with "Exquisite Visions of Japan" and take a tour of this radiant country from the comfort of a classroom. Explore myriad topics on Japanese art, architecture, history and culture. Includes a themed tour at 1 p.m. each week before the class. This week's session is "Reinventing the Past in Modern Japanese Literature and Film" with Kirsten Cather, assistant professor in the Department of Asian studies. Admission is $75 for members, $100 for non-members.

Reading Showcases Work by Texas Poets

The Undergraduate Writing Center will host a reading by poets featured in the new issue of "Borderlands: Texas Poetry Review." The event will showcase new poems by Laureate Larry D. Thomas and other local and regional poets. Free refreshments will be served.

Shakespeare at Winedale Summer Season 2008

The 38th summer season of Shakespeare at Winedale begins July 16 and features three of the bard's beloved plays: "Romeo and Juliet," "The Merchant of Venice" and "Antony and Cleopatra." Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults. Call the Shakespeare at Winedale box office at 512-471-4726 to make reservations.

Michener Fellow Reads Work at Summer Poetry Event

The Undergraduate English Association co-hosts a summer poetry event with writing group RIOT Ink featuring Sarah Smith, a Michener Center for Writers fellow. The reading will be followed by a spoken word performance by the writers of RIOT Ink and a moderated open mic.

University Closed for 4th of July

The university will be closed Friday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. This holiday commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

Cross-Border Educators Meet for ANUIES Conference

The university and ANUIES, a Mexican higher education organization, will host a binational conference featuring the Mexican Secretary of Education Josefina Vázquez Mota and David Dunn, chief of staff for the U.S. Department of Education. This is the first time ANUIES has held the conference, the largest gathering of Mexican university presidents outside of the country, in the United States.

LAITS Workshop: Neogeography: Mapping Tools for the Masses

Liberal Arts Instructional Technology Services (LAITS) will host the faculty workshop "Neogeography: Mapping Tools for the Masses" Friday, June 20. The workshop will focus on the features of Google Maps, Google Earth and geotagging content, including an overview of the technology, how to use it a basic and intermediate level, and an exploration of more advanced topics.

Talk looks at civil war and trauma in El Salvador

Ricardo Ainslie, professor of educational psychology and an affiliate faculty member of the Center for Mexican American Studies, presents "Memory and Reconciliation: Civil War and Trauma in El Salvador." Ainslie explores how societies attempt to recover from such catastrophic and traumatizing experiences. Focusing on the impact of the civil war, this talk looks at the problem of memory in a society's efforts to find reconciliation.

Moonlight Prowl Campus Tour

The Moonlight Prowl is a nighttime campus tour featuring anecdotes of student life, history and lore. Gathered from newspaper accounts, professors' memoirs and the countless boxes in the university archives, the tour is intended to help personalize the university, explore a little of its history and have some fun.

Summer 2008 Classes Begin

Classes begin for the first summer term June 5. The last class day for first-term classes is July 10. The second summer term begins July 14. The last class day for second-term and whole-session courses is August 15.

Last Day to See Jack Kerouac Scroll

The last day to view the scroll manuscript of Jack Kerouac's novel "On the Road" is June 1. The first 48 feet of this 120 foot "page" will be visible in the Harry Ransom Center gallery. This visually stunning first draft has no paragraph or chapter breaks, and the characters are all referred to by their real names. The scroll manuscript is on loan from the collection of Jim Irsay.

Humanities Institute Offers Sabbaticals for Non-Profit Professionals

The Humanities Institute at The University of Texas at Austin has announced that applications are available for the 2008 Community Sabbatical Program, which provides paid flexible leave time for staff members of central Texas (501) (c)(3) non-profit organizations. The deadline to apply is May 30.

International Writing Across the Curriculum Conference

The University of Texas at Austin and Department of Rhetoric and Writing will host the 2008 International Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) Conference. The event will feature pre-conference workshops, speakers from around the world, presentations by colleagues across the disciplines, and a special Friday night performance by the Austin Lounge Lizards made possible through the support of Longman Publishers.

University Closed for Memorial Day

The university will be closed Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. This holiday commemorates U.S. men and women who have died in military service to their country.

Humanities Institute "Free Minds" Graduation

The second class of the Humanities Institute's Free Minds Project will graduate this May. The only program of its kind in the state of Texas, the Free Minds Project offers a college-level course in the humanities to adults living on low to moderate incomes.

Commencement 2008

The University of Texas at Austin celebrates the academic attainment of our graduates with a wide spectrum of commencement activities in a fun-filled and memorable weekend. Degree candidates, their families and friends are invited to the university-wide commencement, the most important event of the academic year. The College of Liberal Arts also hosts additional convocation ceremonies for its various departments.

Trash to Treasure Donation Drive

The Student Government Campus Environmental Center is collecting unwanted belongings for a giant garage sale during a two-week donation drive. From May 7-19 students can donate items at a drop-off location at Red River and Manor Road, and at donation boxes in area dorms and Greek houses. Student volunteers are available to pick up large items , furniture and boxes. The garage sale will take place 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. August 24 in the RecSports Center.

Final Exams Schedule

The last class day for the spring semester is Friday, May 2 and final exams are May 7-13. Check the Office of the Registrar's Web site for your final exam schedule.

Poetry on the Plaza: Lost and Found

The Harry Ransom Center presents "Poetry on the Plaza: Lost and Found" Wednesday, May 7 at 12 p.m. Graduate students from "Nineteenth-Century American Poetry and the Poetics of the Page" class, taught by Coleman Hutchison, assistant professor of English, will present a selection of American poems that they have rediscovered during their coursework with the Ransom Center's collections. Their selections will include works by poets who have been consistently excluded from the canon and those who have fallen out of favor over time. Refreshments will be served at this free event.

Third Annual Children's Shakespeare Festival

Elementary students from across Texas perform selections from Shakespeare's plays in original Elizabethan verse. Admission is free and open to the public.

University Extension Courses Open for Summer, Fall Registration

Extension courses offer a wide range of classroom and online classes from the university's course inventory. These courses count for college credit and are included in the students' cumulative UT GPA. Classroom courses meet evenings on the University of Texas Austin campus. Online courses can be taken any time, any place. Students have up to nine months to complete an online course and earn university credit. Register now to meet fall 2008 graduation requirements.

UT Remembers Memorial Service

UT Remembers will host an annual day of remembrance to honor more than 160 members of the university family May 2 at the Tower Garden. On the last day of the spring semester, families, friends, colleagues and co-workers gather to remember those who died, to reflect upon who they were, what they gave to the institution and what they meant to the people whose lives they touched. Each person's name will be read, and the tower bell will toll in tribute.

Spend an Evening with Tibetan Buddhist Monks

The Department of Religious Studies will host a special meeting with Tibetan Buddhist Monks from the Gaden Shartse Monastery May 2 in the Meyerson conference room. The Buddhist monks will discuss the continuation of Tibetan Buddhist traditions in exile, personal experiences of leaving the Tibetan homeland, as well as the current political situation. The event is sponsored by the Department of Asian Studies and the South Asia Institute. Light refreshments will be provided.

Class of 1958 Reunion

Calling all members of The University of Texas at Austin Class of 1958! After 50 years, it's time for a class reunion. Join your fellow Liberal Arts graduates for a reception at 2 p.m. on May 1. You'll have the opportunity to chat with fellow members of the Class of '58 and hear insightful speakers.

Conference Commemorates 40 Years of the Latin American Left

The Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies will host the conference "What's Left of the Latin American Left?" April 28-29. This scholarly meeting will commemorate the 40th anniversary of the events that triggered a new era of revolutionary violence in Latin American countries in 1968. This conference will include specialists in music, history, literary criticism and art history, who will explore what remains of those movements, how they evolved, disappeared, or became neutralized, and what legacy, if any, remains of them in Latin America today.

Museum Exhibit Spotlights Vietnamese American Culture

Students from the Center for Asian American Studies will produce a one-day exhibit and reception April 27 at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. The exhibit "Telling Our Stories: Vietnamese Americans in Texas" will feature a culmination of the course "Vietnamese American Culture and History," taught by instructor Linda Ho.

Shakespeare at Winedale Spring Festival of Play

The Shakespeare at Winedale spring 2008 class presents "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at 7 p.m., April 25 and 26 at the Winedale Theatre Barn in Round Top. Regular admission is $10; student tickets are $5.

Elementary students in the Winedale Educational Outreach Program will also perform scenes from Shakespeare's plays at the spring "Festival of Play" from 12 noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 26. The performances will be followed by Eeyore's Birthday Party from 2 to 4 p.m. Admission is free.

Conference: Brazil: Gender, Sexuality, Violence and the Racial State

The Center for African and African American Studies (CAAAS) will host the conference "Brazil: Gender, Sexuality, Violence and the Racial State" April 24-25. The symposium will bring together key Afro-Brazilian and U.S. intellectuals, activists, and artists to discuss the political challenges facing and possibilities for Black communities in Brazil.

Film Screening: Never Perfect

The Center for Asian American Studies presents the film "Never Perfect," followed by a question-and-answer session with the director, Regina Park. "Never Perfect" explores the complex journey of a young Vietnamese-American woman and her struggle with popular perceptions of beauty and body image.

Lecture: After Leonardo: The Artist as Scientist in 17th-Century Italy

The Humanities Institute will host the lecture "After Leonardo: The Artist as Scientist in 17th-Century Italy" by Paula Findlen, professor of history at Stanford University. Findlen specializes in the rise of modern science, medicine and technology during the Renaissance and is the author of "Possessing Nature: Museums, Collecting, and Scientific Culture in Early Modern Italy."

Film Screening: "Nanking," with co-director Dan Sturman

The Strauss Center for International Security and Law will host a screening of the award-winning documentary film "Nanking" (2007), with co-director Dan Sturman. The film documents the 1937 Nanking Massacre committed by the Japanese army in China's capital city.

Lecture: Learning Conjunto Ensemble Music

The Center for Mexican American Studies and the School of Music will present "Learning Conjunto PlaticArte" featuring a lecture and demonstrations by the university's new conjunto ensemble instructors Joel Guzman (accordion) and J.J. Barrera (Bajo Sexto).

Liberal Arts ITS Third Friday

The LAITS student technology assistants will present works-in-progress for various IT grant projects funded this year. Liberal Arts Instructional Technology Services "Third Friday" presentations are a conglomerate of technology projects developed by staff and faculty members from Liberal Arts ITS in the College of Liberal Arts.

Symposium Celebrates Américo Paredes

The Center for Mexican American Studies (CMAS) presents the symposium, "Pistols, Pens and Guitars: Celebrating 50 Years of Américo Paredes' 'With His Pistol in His Hand'." Participants include: Richard Flores, senior associate dean of the College of Liberal Arts; José Limón, director of CMAS; and Ramón Saldivár, professor of English, Stanford University. Music provided by Conjunto Aztlan.

Lecture: The West, East Asia and the Tropics in Global Economic Development

The Strauss Center for International Security and Law hosts the lecture "The West, East Asia and the Tropics in Global Economic Development" by Kaoru Sugihara, professor of economic history at the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Kyoto University. Sugihara will present three paths of economic development that have been pursued in the West, East Asia and the tropics and discuss their roles in global economic development.

Undergraduate Research Symposium

The College of Liberal Arts will host the Undergraduate Research Oral Presentation Symposium in partnership with Undergraduate Research Week. Liberal Arts students will give 10-minute presentations of their research, followed by five minute question-and-answer sessions. A special panel discussion by three history seniors will take place from noon to 1 p.m.

Lecture: Instructional Technologies to Facilitate Language Learning

The Texas Language Technology Center presents the lecture "Instructional Technologies to Facilitate Literacy and Language Learning," by Page Ware, assistant professor in the School of Education at Southern Methodist University. Ware will discuss the integration of technology into second language teaching and learning.

Writing Under Putin: Russian Literature Today

The Center for East European and Eurasian Studies (CREEES) presents the lecture "Writing Under Putin: Russian Literature Today" by Russian author Mikhail Shishkin. The event is free and open to the public.

Sneak Preview of "Shadows," a film by Milcho Manchevski

The Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies (CREEES) and the Austin Film Society present a special evening with Macedonian filmmaker Milcho Manchevski. The event includes a sneak preview of Manchevski's new film, "Shadows," followed by a question-and-answer session with the writer-director. The event is free and open to the public.

Honors Day Celebrates Liberal Arts Students' Academic Achievement

The 60th Annual Honors Day celebration recognizes and salutes 6,410 students during two ceremonies who have distinguished themselves through outstanding academic achievement. Their success comes from a combination of intellectual ability, hard work and serious purpose. Roderick Hart, dean of the College of Communication, will deliver the 2008 Honors Day Convocation address at the ceremonies.

Historian George Chauncey to Speak at Gender Symposium

The Gender Symposium presents the lecture "The Strange Career of the Closet: The Culture and Politics of Homosexuality from the Second World War to the Gay Liberation Era" by George Chauncey, professor of history at Yale University. Chauncey is best known for his award-winning book, "Gay New York: Gender, Urban Culture, and the Making of the Gay Male World, 1890-1940." The event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited.

Conference: Making Europe/Making Europeans

The Center for European Studies will host the conference "Making Europe/Making Europeans: The Ethnographic and the Everyday," which will focus on Europe and European citizenship as a performance and as a process in the making. Question to be explored include: How does a Europe of citizens actually come into being? What does it mean to be European? What are the different ways in which Europe is both imagined and lived? And, who is included in and who excluded from these imaginaries?

Conference: Perspectives on Gender and Technology

The Center for Women's and Gender Studies (CWGS) will host the interdisciplinary conference, "Perspectives on Gender and Technology," April 10-11. Participants will examine the interaction of gender and technology in the contemporary world from three perspectives: ways of knowing, ways of doing and ways of changing.

Lecture: Policy and Strategy in an Era of Globalization

The Strauss Center for International Security and Law will host the lecture "Policy and Strategy in an Era of Globalization" by Patrick Gorman, assistant deputy director of national intelligence, strategy, plans and policy, for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. Gorman will discuss the changing strategic landscape and the need for agility in national security institutions. Lunch will be provided.

Lecture: Justice is a Constant Struggle

The Center for Mexican American Studies will host the lecture, "Justice is a Constant Struggle," by Larry Daves, labor and civil rights activist and lawyer. Daves will discuss the legal fronts of two epic struggles for social justice: Plyler v. Doe and the fight for education for undocumented immigrant children, and Fuerza Unida's response to the flight of Levi Strauss to Costa Rica.

Lecture: Justice for Darfur?

The Schusterman Center for Jewish Studies presents the lecture, "Justice for Darfur? Accountability, Amnesty and the Search for a Sustainable Peace" by Sara Darehshori, senior counsel with Human Rights Watch. Darehshori will discuss efforts to bring perpetrators of genocide to justice.

Annual Américo Paredes Lecture: Racial Memory and the Ghost of Modernity

The Center for Mexican American Studies (CMAS) will host the 22nd Annual Américo Paredes Distinguished Lecture, "Racial Memory and the Ghost of Modernity" by Rafael Perez-Torres, professor and chair of the Department of English at the University of California, Los Angeles. Perez-Torres is the author of "Mestizaje: Critical Uses of Race in Chicano Culture."

Panel: Asian Americans in Texas

How is the presence of Asian Americans in Texas measured? The Center for Asian American Studies invites students and faculty to hear viewpoints of those who are a part of the state's Asian American community. Julia Lee, assistant professor of English will moderate the discussion. Panelists will include Art Sakamoto, Esther Chung, Irwin Tang, Mamta Accapadi and Nancy Bui.

Lecture: The Reluctant Realism of George H. W. Bush

The Robert Strauss Center for International Security will host the lecture, "The Reluctant Realism of George H. W. Bush" by Tim Naftali, director of the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum. Naftali will discuss the foreign policy and security issues of George H. W. Bush's presidency.

Film Screening: "Der Golem," 1920 horror classic

The Schusterman Center for Jewish Studies and the Austin Jewish Film Festival will host a screening of the 1920 German horror film, "Der Golem" ("The Golem: How He Came Into the World"). The screening will include live musical accompaniment by Rubinchik's Yiddische Ensemble.

Lecture: Argentine Jewish Women and Sexuality

The Department of History and the Schusterman Center for Jewish Studies present the lecture "'A Bad Reputation': Argentine Jewish Women and Sexuality, 1900-1940" by Sandra McGee Deutsch, professor of history at The University of Texas, El Paso.

Lecture: Holocaust and Revival, A new approach to Holocaust education

The Schusterman Center for Jewish Studies and the Jewish Community Association of Austin will host the lecture "Holocaust and Revival: From Death to Life, A New Approach to Holocaust Education" by Simcha Stein, general director of the Ghetto Fighters' House Museum (Beit Lohamei Hagetaot) in Western Galilee, Israel.

Liberal Arts ITS 3rd Friday

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