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Close to the land

Geography Professor Kelley Crews spent 18 months in the Okavonga Delta region of Botswana to help assess the changes to a delicate ecosystem and its people.
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Two Natural Sciences Students Named Goldwater Scholars

Steve Lu and Eileen Martin, undergraduates in the College of Natural Sciences, have been awarded Goldwater Scholarships, the premier undergraduate award of its type in mathematics, natural sciences and engineering.
Student Experience

Texas Team Wins 2011 Imperial Barrel Award Competition

A team of geoscience students from The University of Texas at Austin beat finalists from 11 global regions to win the Imperial Barrel Award, the world’s largest and most prestigious competition in petroleum geosciences hosted annually by the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG).
Student Experience

Rodeo club took bulls by the horns

Told by the Board of Regents to transfer to Texas AandM if they wanted to rodeo, a group of ’50s-era students built their own arena, a thrilling team and a swinging country-western scene instead.
Student Experience

Tower shines orange Saturday night

On April 16, the Tower lights will celebrate the students recognized at Honors Day and will mark the 100th anniversary of the Friar Society.
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Spotlight on undergraduate research

The most rewarding part of psychology major Margaret Sanders’ research experience was the opportunity to design and conduct her own study from start to finish.
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“An Inconvenient Tax” Documentary to Screen April 19

Event: Screening of documentary film, “An Inconvenient Tax,” followed by panel discussion with University of Texas at Austin tax and policy experts and filmmaker Vincent Vittorio.
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Jewish Studies Center Meets $6 Million Challenge Grant

The Schusterman Center for Jewish Studies has matched a $6 million grant from the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Foundation, ensuring the continued growth of Jewish studies at The University of Texas at Austin.
Research

Shorenstein Center on the Press, Politics and Public Policy Director Receives 2011 DeWitt Carter Reddick Award

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Alex S. Jones is the recipient of the 2011 DeWitt Carter Reddick Award, one of the highest honors given by The University of Texas at Austin College of Communication, recognizing achievements in the field of communication.
Research

Experts for Earth Day: Researchers Offer Environmental Perspectives

Earth Day will be celebrated on Friday, April 22. Faculty experts from The University of Texas at Austin are available to discuss their research on topics ranging from the building of sustainable communities to plant ecology and environmental policies.
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Spotlight on undergraduate research

English and Government major Zachary Garber recommends students speak to professors often because they have the research experience to share.
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Centerpiece Theater Screens “Baron Prásil (The Fabulous Baron Munchausen)” at the Visual Arts Center

Event: In conjunction with the senior design exhibition, Centerpiece Theatre presents the 1961 sci-fi/fantasy film, “Baron Práil (The Fabulous Baron Munchausen)” at the Visual Arts Center (VAC).