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Sylvia Butanda
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Trash to Treasure drive to accept donations
May 4, 2012
The drive will collect used goods at donation locations across campus for the fall 2012 Trash to Treasure garage sale.
First of May marks May Day, or International Workers Day
May 2, 2012
Laborers and activists around the world acknowledged the first day of May through political demonstrations on Tuesday.
UT Orchestra features noted, 'high caliber' works at show
April 25, 2012
Greater amount of music majors allows orchestra to tackle more difficult and crowd-pleasing pieces.
Cultural Showcase exposes University's diversity
April 24, 2012
From modern dancing to traditional mariachi and West African music, Monday was a night of cultural enrichment.
Graduating students exhibit takes on 'Contour' theme
April 20, 2012
Twenty-three seniors sent about 120 original designs down the runway at the 13th annual Division of Textiles and Apparel fashion show.
Austin Police officer fatally shoots dog
April 17, 2012
A response to a domestic disturbance issue left the dog of an Austin resident dead due to a misunderstanding.
Former UT professor to be honored with development of theater history center
April 17, 2012
The professorship will fund faculty and student research in theater history, allowing for the center to move forward.
Texas ranks in top ten healthiest colleges in the US
April 13, 2012
A contributing factor to the high rank was the DHFS and their promotion of healthy dining options.
Austin City Council passes updated regulations for pedicabs
April 12, 2012
With the increasing popularity of pedicab transportation, Austin City Council members approved new regulations Thursday to hopefully increase safety of pedicab operation and use.
Texas ranks top ten in healthiest colleges in the US
April 12, 2012
Health programs, services and healthy dining hall food options contributed to UT’s number seven place.
Second UT Energy Poll reports increasing public support for domestic energy
April 10, 2012
The results of the survey were composed from more than 2,300 online respondents.
Loose convict causes concern
April 9, 2012
A convicted sex offender who purposely cut off his ankle monitor and fled his residence has still not been found.
Council strives for student improvements
April 9, 2012
An annual survey conducted in October revealed the major issues students wanted to discuss and change.
iPhone app lets users share memes
April 9, 2012
New app shares memes when users can't find the words they're looking for.
CEO discussed child abuse, philanthropy
April 6, 2012
The United States ranked 20th out of 21 countries in a child well-being report of the wealthiest nations in the world.
UT teaching students to save energy through competition
April 4, 2012
Campus residence halls will attempt to reduce their energy use for the month of April as part of a national energy conservation challenge.
New solar charging station on campus for student use
April 3, 2012
Students on campus can now charge their electrical devices outside using solar energy.
Author: media misrepresents minorities
April 3, 2012
Investigative journalist and author Juan Gonzalez discussed minority journalists throughout American history.
Convicted insider trader warns students against committing similar crimes
March 28, 2012
While earning extra money can be nice, illegal acts are neither right nor worth it.
Former secretary of defense to give keynote address at graduation
March 26, 2012
The former secretary of defense is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at the spring commencement ceremony.
Several graduate schools recognized as top in country
March 26, 2012
Three University departments were recognized in a recent report revealing the top graduate schools in the country.
Climate change brings bats to Austin
March 26, 2012
With the emergence of warm spring weather comes the return of the Mexican Freetail bats under Congress Bridge.
NY Times correspondent talks Iraq, dangers of war coverage
March 22, 2012
After more than 10 years of war overseas, the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts have calmed down, but the United States is still engaging in secret battlegrounds in addition to these declared war zones.
Study finds troubling rate of university matriculation
March 21, 2012
With only nineteen percent of eighth graders going on to graduate from college, Texas examines solution to issue.
Texas DPS warns against visiting Mexico for spring break
March 8, 2012
Students should not consider planning a risky trip to Mexico, according to the Department of Public Safety.
Health Fair educated students on health possibilities
March 6, 2012
The fair featured cooking demonstrations, relaxation techniques and health and sustainable food organizations for students.
UT alumni create Longhorn Bar
March 2, 2012
The snack is now being sold at up to 80 locations in Texas, including campus convenience stores and the University Co-op.
Officials investigate cause of fire on fourth floor of Welch Hall
March 2, 2012
Investigators consider a fire source in a refrigerator or laboratory chemicals inside.
Students discuss financial aid concerns at SenaTea
February 29, 2012
Event reached out to hear student concerns and address issues of improvement.
Love Your Body Week kicks off with jean donation drive
February 27, 2012
Barbie and Ken stood on display at Gregory Gym Plaza Monday to show students an unrealistic body image.
Day of prayer revived on campus
February 24, 2012
The purpose of Collegiate Day of Prayer is to unite students from all denominations through a vision to seek God for the campus and the city.
UT Senate elections appoint 2012 positions
February 24, 2012
Nominations were announced at the general meeting, after which candidates met with college council leaders and spoke at council meetings.
$10 million private donation to be used in expanding supercomputer center
February 22, 2012
The Texas Advanced Computing Center will receive a $10 million private donation to advance the supercomputer center’s data-driven science.
Veterans receive help, information during Veteran Welcome Week
February 22, 2012
Student Veteran's Association teams with UT to bring better services to student veterans.
Political heroine's school discipline debate revived
February 21, 2012
Pioneer in political and civil rights is remembered at UT each year on her birthday.
Return of student integrity-advocacy week to feature variety of events
February 20, 2012
The re-installment of IntegrityUT Week will emphasize UT’s Honor Code policy.
Primary election delay to deter UT student voters
February 17, 2012
Early voting would begin on May 14, after most students’ semesters finish, but nonetheless, they have options that allow them to participate in voting.
Hinduism Awareness Week hosts educational yoga-related activities for students
February 17, 2012
The Hindu Student Association hopes that when people hear “yoga,” they will think of them.
Gerre Hancock remembered at memorial service
February 15, 2012
A former professor of organ and sacred music died on Jan. 21 as a result of coronary artery disease.
Website helps raise awareness for local nonprofit organizations
February 13, 2012
Austin is showing some love for nonprofit organizations this week as part of the first Love Austin Week created by Snoball.com.
Study shows people turn to leisure activities in spare time
February 10, 2012
Hamermesh said he firmly believes that Americans generally work too much and Europeans do much less work but seem happier.
Fair Trade USA fights poverty through business
February 8, 2012
Paul Rice left the U.S. fresh out of college with the mentality that he could change the world.
Princeton Review names UT top college for value
February 7, 2012
The Princeton Review named UT-Austin one of the top 10 Best Value Public Colleges in the nation for 2012.
New building allows for collaboration between communication departments
February 6, 2012
An online tour of the upcoming Belo Center for New Media allows students to virtually explore the facility and preview KUT’s new home.
The Project unites alumni, students in community service
January 30, 2012
Fifty Texas Exes alumni chapters and the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement will team up to renovate two Austin area neighborhoods.
Self-defense classes empower, educate women
January 23, 2012
In response to a series of attacks in Central Austin The Moy Yat Kung Fu Academy, will be offering free self-defense classes.
School of Music to host 2014 violin competition
January 22, 2012
The Butler School of Music will host the “Olympics for the violin” in 2014.
Digital archive of Guatemalas police force launched at conference
December 5, 2011
The archive’s coordinator created the archive from a warehouse of decomposing documents six years ago.
Students learn study abroad etiquette
November 21, 2011
The third annual International Education Week hosted an etiquette workshop Friday.
First waste-free grocery store to open, sell local produce with no packaging
November 14, 2011
The store will sell food from local vendors in bulk to customers who bring their own containers.
Conference students discuss US-Mexico border issues, solutions
November 13, 2011
80 students from the U.S. and Mexico came together to examine issues facing the border and devise probable solutions.
500th Moonlight Prowl reveals unfamiliar UT history
November 7, 2011
Students, staff and UT Alumni “prowled” campus Friday night for the 500th Moonlight Prowl tour.
Collegiate EMS Week will teach CPR, first aid
November 7, 2011
Only 34 percent of cardiac arrest patients received bystander CPR in the Austin area.
Museum hosts fright fest for kids
October 31, 2011
The central focus of the event included live scorpions, spiders, worms and bugs for the public to learn about.
UT Alumni Share Olympic Experience
October 30, 2011
The Texas Program in Sports and Media hosted a panel discussion where Longhorn Olympians shared their journeys towards the world’s biggest athletic stage.
Hogg Foundation awards $1.6 million grants to increase mental health workforce
October 20, 2011
Three grant sites will create internships for doctoral psychology students in need of training and to improve the mental health workforce.
Texas Quidditch holds first scrimmage of season
October 17, 2011
Intercollegiate Quidditch has quickly spread across the United States, as students prepare the this year's World Cup.
Navratri Celebration Honors Women
October 16, 2011
The Hindu Student Association estimated about 1,000 students and community members attended.
Lecture Examines Marriage and Happiness in U.S. and Japan
October 10, 2011
Hiroshi Ono examined the causes of marital happiness.
Family Fossil Day features dinosaur exhibit and children's activities
October 9, 2011
The Texas Natural Science Center featured the fossil of Sarahsaurus aurifontanalis this Sunday for the 10th annual "Family Fossil Fun Day" event.
National award honors two UT scientists
October 3, 2011
The awards are coordinated by the White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Campus Safety Week bringing awareness to students
October 2, 2011
The event covered topics of safety and security and included children’s games and activities.
Pecan Street Festival celebrates 30 Years
September 26, 2011
Vendors, artists and thousands of people from Central Texas took over Sixth Street for the 30th year of Pecan Street Festival.
Lecture series explores relation between memory and the future
September 25, 2011
Alison Preston spoke about the memory and the hippocampus during the Hot Science-Cool Talks series.
Reuniting pets and owners lost by wildfires
September 19, 2011
Austin Pets Alive! is working with the Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office and Animal Control to go door-to-door looking for pets.
Center for Womens and Gender Studies receives grant
September 8, 2011
The Center for Women’s and Gender Studies received a $100,200 grant, which will initiate a program for women’s empowerment, encouraging a more active participation in politics.
Longhorn Recycling Roundup cleans up tailgaters' trash
September 5, 2011
The 2010 football season recycling crew collected about 17 tons of aluminum and plastic in tailgate lots.
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