utexas edu

African American Issues

Eric McDaniel
Associate Professor, Department of Government
512-232-7268
emcdaniel [at] mail [dot] utexas [dot] edu

Cultural and Political Revolution

Samer Ali
Associate Professor, Department of Middle Eastern Studies
512-471-3881
saali [at] mail [dot] utexas [dot] edu

Event: Sixth Annual Young Women’s Day of Action Luncheon with Maria Poblet, director of Causa Justa::Just Cause

When: Thursday, Oct. 27, noon

Where: Student Activity Center Ballroom, The University of Texas at Austin

The following professors with expertise on the Middle East, terrorism and domestic politics are available to talk about the killing of Osama bin Laden and its implications for the region, national security and the Obama administration.

The impact on domestic politics H.W. Brands Professor, Department of History 512-475-7238 hwbrands [at] mail [dot] utexas [dot] edu A renowned presidential scholar and historian…   » Continue Reading

Peter Matthiessen is one of the most renowned and revered writers of our time. He has won the National Book Award twice - for The Snow Leopard and for Shadow Country.

Peter will be on stage with Victor Emanuel, who will ask him questions about his career, his travels, and the causes that have meant most to him.

Tickets are $30.

A portion of the proceeds will go to Travis Audubon. Tickets may be purchased online here: http://www.utexas.edu/ce/tcc/events/Audubon_Society/

Astronomers from around the country and the world are convening in Austin April 11-14 for the American Astronomical Society's Division on Dynamical Astronomy meeting.

The meeting will be held at the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol. Free registration is available for journalists.

Interested journalists should contact Rebecca Johnson at rjohnson [at] astro [dot] as [dot] utexas [dot] edu or 512-475-6763.

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Wednesday, Feb. 23, 11 a.m., Online. Have you Googled yourself lately and been surprised? Learn tips and tricks to present yourself in the best light online, and learn to use social networks for your advantage.

This online class includes identity do's and don'ts for sites like Facebook and Twitter, as well as general tips for managing personal information on the Web.

To log in go to: http://meeting.austin.utexas.edu/identity/.

Saturday, Dec. 11, noon, Winedale Historical Complex, near Roundtop, Texas. Christmas at Winedale is an annual 19th-century folk-life celebration that gives visitors a chance to experience a recreation of life in the 1800s.

The event includes tours of Winedale's historically significant buildings, decorated as they would have been in the 1800s, as well as stagecoach rides, folk-life demonstrations, tours of the herb garden, music and other entertainment.

Friday, Sept. 24, 6 p.m., Visual Arts Center (Kayem Arbor Entrance on Trinity Street) (ART). Be the first to experience and enjoy a spectacular weekend of art, performances, discussions, tours, talks, festivities and libations as we premiere our inaugural exhibitions at the Visual Arts Center (VAC), the new collaboration and exhibition space of the Department of Art and Art History in the College of Fine Arts.

Your participation and support will play a vital role in the growth of the VAC as a new center of our dynamic community.

Tuesday, Oct. 13, 6 p.m., The Carillon Restaurant in the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center. You are invited to a progressive tasting with Executive Chef Josh Watkins at the Carillon Restaurant.

The five-course menu will feature favorites such as hamachi crudo, crisp pork belly and braised beef short ribs.

Get ready to sit back, relax and indulge your senses with exquisite cuisine. Space is limited and the dinner is expected to sell out.