At the young age of seven, Sarah Rung fell in love with history the moment she set foot in the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. It was a family vacation to Washington, D.C. she would never forget. “I loved everything the museum stood for,” Rung recalls. “I was mesmerized… read more
Front Porch Gathering to Address Social and Economic Equity
Faculty, staff students and community members are invited to the Front Porch Gathering event titled “Pursuing Social and Economic Equity through Innovation” on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at the Austin American-Statesman Conference Center, 305 S. Congress Ave. Austin continues to establish itself as an innovation hub, nurturing the technology sector, start-up… read more
Speech, Respect and Support During Difficult Times
Dear Campus Community Members, Yesterday’s events on the Main Mall are a reminder that our university has a highly-engaged student body. Student activism has been a hallmark of The University of Texas at Austin going back to at least the 1930s and the protests surrounding the Kavanaugh nomination are a… read more
Save the Date! National Symposium to Explore Mental Health Services for Students of Color
The Steve Fund presents “Young, Gifted & @Risk,” a national symposium addressing mental health and wellness for students of color on Nov. 14, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the LBJ Auditorium and Thompson Conference Center. In partnership with UT Austin, the national event attracts scholars, campus administrators, mental health… read more
Recap: 1968 Retrospection Panel
In 1968, a small population of African American students—now known as The Precursors—endured significant challenges as they pursued their college degrees at The University of Texas at Austin. They were among the first Black undergraduates to attend and integrate the Forty Acres and pave the way for future generations. To… read more
Gender and Sexuality Center Open Workshops
The work of the Gender and Sexuality Center (GSC) Education Program is to make the campus more welcoming and inclusive to all members of the university community. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to participate in these interactive workshops throughout the months of October and November. Go to this website… read more
DDCE, Community Members Celebrate Building Bridges Chair Mike Manor
Staff within the DDCE joined Austin community members at a farewell celebration for Mike Manor, chair for the Travis County Sheriffs Office’s Building Bridges Program. Attendees thanked him for his 21 years of service and dedication to the community and citizens of Austin/Travis county at the morning event held on… read more
Upcoming Services for Students with Disabilities Events
October is Disability Advocacy and Inclusion Month as well as National Disability Employment Awareness Month! To spread awareness about people with disabilities, Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) is hosting several events throughout the month. For more information about these events or to learn more about SSD, call 512-471-6259, videophone 512-410-6644, email ssd@austin.utexas.edu… read more
Little Longhorns Celebrate Diez y Seis
UT Elementary School kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month with a fun-filled Diez y Seis celebration on Friday, Sept. 14. In honor of the anniversary of Mexico’s independence from Spain, first-grade students donned traditional sombreros and danced with maracas before an audience of teachers, classmates and family members. As part of… read more
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