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AAS Division on Dynamical Astronomy Meets in Austin April 11-14; Free Meeting Registration for Journalists, Free Public Events April 11

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.
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Advise TX: Partners on the path to college

Learn how UT graduates are helping underrepresented students apply to college and how you can become a part of it by joining Advise TX. The final application is due April 18.
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Benson’s ¡A Viva Voz! Features Producer Avellán

The Benson Latin American Collection presents the ninth annual ¡A Viva Voz!, “Machetes, Mariachis and Spy Kids: Elizabeth Avellán Makes Movies” in which film producer Elizabeth Avellán will discuss her life as one of the few Latina film producers who has been able to succeed in the male-dominated film business. The event takes place at…
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Fine Arts Library Hosts Ransom Center Companion Exhibit

The Fine Arts Library at The University of Texas at Austin has partnered with the Harry Ransom Center to host an exhibition of materials related to the college career of American playwright Tennessee Williams.
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Beautiful People Are Happier, Economists Find

Good-looking people are generally happier than their plain looking or unattractive counterparts, largely because of the higher salaries, other economic benefits and more successful spouses that come with beauty, according to new research from economists at The University of Texas at Austin.
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“Greek Law in the 21st Century” Conference Honors Classics Scholar Michael Gagarin, March 31-April 2

The Department of Classics at The University of Texas at Austin will host a conference on “Greek Law in the 21st Century” to celebrate the career and retirement of Professor Emeritus Michael Gagarin, March 31-April 2. The event is free and open to the public with a reception on Thursday, March 31.
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Chevron Gives Nearly $800,000 in Grants to The University of Texas at Austin

Chevron, through its University Partnership Program, has contributed $793,100 to support academic programs at The University of Texas at Austin for the 2011-12 academic year.
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Voices Against Violence Events to Raise Public Awareness About Sexual Assault

Voices Against Violence, a program of the Counseling and Mental Health Center at The University of Texas at Austin, has organized a series of events on campus during April in recognition of national Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
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Tower lighting delayed for Earth Hour

The normal lighting of the Tower will be delayed until 9:30 p.m. in observance of Earth Hour, a global event demonstrating commitment to the environment.
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The making of the Cohen New Works Festival

In a city that’s full of festivals, how does one stand out? Well, the Cohen New Works Festival happens to be the largest collegiate festival of its kind and is taking place March 28-April 2.
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Engineering Department Chair Named to National Offshore Drilling Safety Advisory Committee

Tad Patzek, chair of the Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, has been appointed to a national advisory committee charged with providing guidance to the federal government on how to improve offshore drilling safety, well containment and spill response as the U.S. explores new energy frontiers.
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Tower shines orange tonight

The Tower will be lighted orange with “75” in the windows to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Plan II Honors Program.