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New Book Explores Union Communication Through Lens of Boeing Labor Unrest
Small groups of workers can use communication tactics to agitate for democracy, transparency and fighting spirit within their unions, according to the new book “We ARE the Union: Democratic Unionism and Dissent at Boeing” (University of Illinois Press, 2011) by Dana Cloud, associate professor of communication at The University of Texas at Austin.
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The Department of Art and Art History Launches New Professional Practices Series in Spring 2012
The Department of Art and Art History at The University of Texas at Austin is proud to announce a new graduate seminar course starting in spring 2012. “Staying in the Game” will focus on preparing studio artists for success in their professional careers. Austin-based visual arts executive Sue Graze will lead the seminar.
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Study Shows Persistence Pays Off in the Mating Game
A new study co-authored by a University of Texas at Austin psychology professor suggests that self-deception may help men succeed in the mating game, while women will benefit more from effective communication.
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University of Texas Chemist Receives Major Grant to Improve Detection of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis
Developing a simple, paper-based test for drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) is the goal of a University of Texas at Austin chemist, whose project just received a $1.6 million point-of-care diagnostics grant through Grand Challenges in Global Health, an initiative created by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
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The science of generosity
Any altruistic act contributes to a well-functioning society. But what makes people give? Social scientists are examining what motivates good will.
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Headed to the Holiday Bowl
View photos of this season’s football highlights in anticipation of Dec. 28 when the Longhorns take on the California Golden Bears in San Diego.
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Make smarter, positive resolutions
To succeed in the new year, psychologist Art Markman says to focus energies on forming positive resolutions instead of negative ones.
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The gospels in rewrite
Classics and Religious Studies Professor L. Michael White won the Hamilton Book Awards Grand Prize for his scholarly book “Scripting Jesus.”
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Professor Aaron Bar-Adon created Hebrew linguistics field
The scholar and teacher was elected to the Academy of the Hebrew Language in November for his seminal contributions to Hebrew studies.
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Statement from Dean of Students Soncia Reagins-Lilly
Dr. Soncia Reagins-Lilly, dean of students, comments on media reports about a controversial Twitter post sent Dec. 18 about President Obama. The reports claim the tweet came from an official of a University of Texas at Austin organization.
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Six University of Texas at Austin Faculty Members Named Fellows of American Association for the Advancement of Science
Six faculty members at The University of Texas at Austin have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
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Austin NAACP Honors Dr. Gregory J. Vincent
The Austin chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) awarded Gregory J. Vincent, vice president for the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement at The University of Texas at Austin, with its highest honor, the DeWitty/Overton Freedom Award.
