Laura Lein (Anthropology) Lein, professor in the Department of Anthropology and the School of Social Work, taught at the university for 24 years. Lein directed the Women’s Studies Program at the university for two terms, from 1987 to 1991, where she coordinated interdisciplinary curriculum, fund development and new programs. She served on boards of many organizations, […]
In Memoriam: Fall 2009
Pablo Beltrán de Heredia, emeritus professor of Spanish and Portuguese, died Aug. 21 at the age of 92. He taught at the university for 25 years. He was a noted scholar of Spanish art and literature. Recognized as a key figure of cultural and political life in Santander, Spain, Beltrán de Heredia was named the […]
10 Tips to Land a Career in Today’s Job Market
Liberal Arts career coach discusses what matters most in job hunt Job hunting is tough these days, and in a recession it can feel hopeless. But according to Liberal Arts Career Services Director Kate Brooks, there is hope and there are jobs to be had. The key to finding and keeping a career in tough […]
Lessons of the Immigrant Experience in Texas
Museum exhibit highlights Galveston as America’s Forgotten Gateway While riding a ferry to America’s most famous port of entry, Ellis Island, with a group of Texas high school students on a Jewish heritage tour, Suzanne Seriff began to wonder about the lesser-known gateways to America. Her curiosity about Galveston’s largely forgotten history as a major […]
Barbecue State of Mind
Stories of Texas barbecue with heaping servings of places, people and tall tales In Texas, barbecue is serious business. Be it ribs, brisket, sausage or something more exotic, barbecue to Texans is not just food — it’s a frame of mind. So what is it about barbecue that Texans hold so near and dear to […]
In Memoriam: Spring 2009
Graduate Coordinator Kathy Ross died Jan. 3, after a battle with ovarian cancer. Ross joined the Department of Linguistics as a senior office assistant in 1990. In 1991, she was promoted to graduate coordinator, a position she held until her death. For 18 years, she guided hundreds of students through the graduate program. Emerita Professor […]
Alumni News: Spring 2009
Texas Exes: 2008 Distinguished Alumna Linnet Frazier Deily (B.A. Government, ‘67) has served as the U.S. ambassador to the World Trade Organization in Geneva, Switzerland, vice chair of Charles Schwab Corp., and as a member of the university’s Board of Regents. She has pursued a career in international banking and investments, rising to become president […]
News & Notes: Spring 2009
Anthropologist Brings Lucy the Famous Fossil to University Non-Invasive Scan Offers new Insights into Ancient Human Ancestor Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin, in collaboration with the Ethiopian government, have completed the first high-resolution CT scan of the world’s most famous fossil, Lucy, an ancient human ancestor who lived 3.2 million years ago. […]
A Scholar’s Call to Service
As Judith Langlois walks through the state-of-the-art children’s research lab in the Sarah M. and Charles E. Seay building, she recalls the three-room schoolhouse in Hot Springs, Arkansas, where she found her passion for science. During an era when many parents and teachers believed women lacked the mental capacity to excel in math and science, […]
Q&A: Unemployment and the U.S. Economy
This Labor Day, while the country is still dealing with tough economic times, we sat down with University of Texas economist Daniel Hamermesh, to get his take on unemployment and if and when to expect an economic recovery. Who or what determines when the economy has recovered? The National Bureau of Economic Research in Cambridge […]
In Memoriam: Fall 2008
Charles Bonjean, emeritus professor of sociology, died Feb. 20 at the age of 72. The former executive director of the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health taught at the university for 40 years. Bonjean served as chair of the sociology department from 1972 to 1974 when he was appointed Hogg Professor of Sociology, a position he […]
Retired Faculty: Fall 2008
Arnold Buss: Leading the Field and Inspiring Psychology’s Thought-Leaders For more than six decades, Arnold Buss, recently retired psychology professor, has been a nationally recognized researcher in the field of social behavior and personality. Throughout his career at The University of Texas at Austin, Buss examined shame and guilt; an epigenetic theory of personality (emphasizing […]
The Real Indiana Jones
Anthropologist separates fact from fiction From the moment Indiana Jones performed his first death-defying stunt on the big screen in 1981, moviegoers and archaeologists alike have been enthralled by the globetrotting, whip-cracking action hero. From recovering ancient biblical artifacts to rescuing damsels-in-distress, the fictional archaeologist stops at nothing to save the world from political […]