Leo Manzano (Spanish ’08) earned the Silver Medal for the United States in the 1,500 meter during the 2012 Olympics in London where he posted a time of 3:34.79. He is the first Longhorn to ever make the U.S. Olympic team in the 1,500 meter. During his time at the university, he won five NCAA […]
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In Memoriam: Fall 2012
James “Jim” R. Soukup, former professor of government, died May 26 at age 83. Soukup began his teaching career at the university in 1956, where he was a threetime Fulbright scholar to Japan for the study of labor politics and later served on the Fulbright National Selection Committee. He was instrumental in the development of […]
The Future of Not Even Past
History Comes Alive Through New Partnerships The Department of History has been reaching out to even more readers through two new collaborative projects. A new website, Milestones, produced together with historians at The Ohio State University, is a partnership between Not Even Past and Ohio State’s Origins. Each month historians at the two universities will […]
A Changing Landscape
Eva Longoria addresses the power of “Latinidad” at the 2012 Lozano Long Conference Actor, activist and philanthropist Eva Longoria delivered the keynote address at the 2012 Teresa Lozano Long Conference “Central Americans and the Latino/a Landscape: New Configurations of Latino/a America,” on February 25. The conference, organized by the Lozano Long Institute for Latin American […]
Professor Aaron Bar-Adon created Hebrew linguistics field
Jerusalem, Israel — “Beresheet bara elohim et hashamayim veet haaretz (In the beginning, God created the heaven and the earth),” reads aloud Professor Aaron Bar-Adon in his rich, careful Hebrew, reminding the audience of possibly the most famous text from Genesis in the Old Testament. “This is the drama of the creation of the world,” […]
On Campus: "Colour Blind"
A winner of the Student Activity Center’s Through Our Eyes Photography Contest, Jared Hattingh shot his entry “Colour Blind” last spring during the annual University of Texas at Austin celebration of Holi. Celebrating both the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil on the day of the full moon, Holi is a […]
Research Briefs: Spring 2012
College of Liberal Arts: Not Even Past Brings History to the Public The Web has many sites devoted to history, but only one brings together such a diverse group of historians with expertise in every major field and time period. For the past year, Not Even Past has drawn on the expertise of faculty and […]
Building the Model
The University of Texas at Austin is known for its landmark buildings — The Tower, The Texas Union, Battle Hall. Soon to join these campus icons: the new College of Liberal Arts building, nearing completion on the East Mall. Not only is the building the newest landmark for the campus, it is also a landmark […]
Shaping the Future of African-American Policy in Texas
Davis Appointed Founding Director of Institute for Urban Policy Research & Analysis In connection with the African and African Diaspora Studies Department, The University of Texas at Austin has appointed King Davis founding director of the Institute for Urban Policy Research and Analysis. Davis, professor and Robert Lee Sutherland Chair in Mental Health and Social […]
Retiring Faculty 2012
Harry Cleaver Economics Cleaver, associate professor of economics, taught at the university for 35 years. A specialist in Marxist theory, he taught a popular introductory course on Marxist economics for more than 20 years. Cleaver’s recent work has focused on social struggles, particularly in rural Mexico. He has published several articles on the Zapatista uprising […]
What Makes People Give?
Researchers investigate the science of generosity AMERICANS DONATED NEARLY $300 billion in 2011, surpassing the gross domestic product of all but 33 countries in the world, according to a 2010 report by the Giving USA Foundation. And in 2010, 62.8 million people volunteered almost 8.1 billion hours in the United States, according to the Corporation […]
Life in Radio
Spanish and Portuguese Professor Luis Cárcamo-Huechante wins Humanities Research Award to study indigenous Mapuche culture The inspiration for Luis Cárcamo-Huechante’s current research project lies in a moment from his childhood in Tacao, a rural village in southern Chile, in the 1970’s. “I used to listen to the radio after 8 p.m. after a long day […]
On the Rise
Perhaps the only benefit from Austin’s lack of rain has been that construction on our new College of Liberal Arts Building is ahead of schedule, helping the building project come in under budget. Located on the East Mall, this 200,000 square-foot, glass and limestone building includes a number of sustainable design strategies and is expected […]
Gone to Texas!
The University of Texas at Austin welcomed its new students in grand style during the traditional Gone To Texas celebration Tuesday, Aug. 23. The program, held every year on the evening before classes begin, underscores what it means to be a Longhorn and highlights the academic mission of the university. The event’s theme is inspired […]
Riding High on Good Looks
Beauty impacts hiring, salaries and profits, economist finds The best looking people earn an extra $250,000, on average, during their careers than the least attractive people and are more likely to remain employed, get promoted and even secure loans, according to a new book by University of Texas at Austin economist Daniel Hamermesh. The most […]
Got it in Writing
A surprising Bronze Age discovery Listening to Cynthia Shelmerdine describe the writing on a Greek tablet from more than 3,000 years ago, it’s like she was looking over the scribe’s shoulder as he worked. She points out details and nuance of technique, the condition of the tablet and what it means, literally, and for the […]
Students Dive into Language, Culture
New summer immersion program gives students a head start in language study Standing before a colorful spread of Russian foods, Katya Cotey shows her students what it’s like to sit down at a dinner table in Russia. She points to a hearty spread of meat-stuffed buns, vegetable soups and smoked sausages and explains the cultural […]
Classics’ Detective Work Leads to the Return of Stolen Artifact
Back in 2007, Gina Giovannone was contacted by the U.S. Border Patrol to help identify an old manuscript written in Latin that was believed to have been stolen from a Jesuit library in Peru. Acting on a lead, a customs officer had identified a man arriving in Houston who had history of possession of stolen […]
All the World’s a Stage
International relations and global studies major challenges a new generation of global leaders Amid the strong winds of technological change and global competition, the United States is facing an increasingly borderless world. And while these forces gather strength, more students are feeling the need to relate to different cultures and speak other languages. In an […]
Books: Fall 2011
Greenback Planet: How the Dollar Conquered the World and Threatened Civilization as We Know It By H.W. Brands, professor, Department of History Historian H.W. Brands charts the dollar’s astonishing rise to become the world’s principal currency recounting key episodes in U.S. monetary history, from the Civil War debate over fiat money (greenbacks) to the recent […]
Research Briefs: Fall 2011
The Right to Raise To increase volunteerism and donations, organizations should phrase requests differently to motivate people who already care about the cause, according to research from psychologist Marlone Henderson. For example, if the person already cares about the cause, the request should emphasize how much money is still needed (“We still need $50,000 to […]
In Memoriam: Fall 2011
Jonas B. Kelsall, Lieutenant Commander (SEAL) Prior to arriving at The University of Texas at Austin, Jonas B. Kelsall (French, Naval ROTC ’01) enlisted in the Navy and completed Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training. In 1997, he received a NROTC scholarship to attend UT where he later met his future wife, Victoria, who was also a student […]
Student News: Spring 2011
Honors and Awards Each year the College of Liberal Arts honors 12 seniors with the Dean’s Distinguished Graduate Award for their leadership, scholarly achievements and service to the community. The 2011 Dean’s Distinguished Graduates are: Nubia Betancourt (Arabic Language and Literature) Lindsey Carmichael (History/English) Shelby Carvalho (Government/Humanities) William Cochran (Plan II Honors) Frances Deavers (Psychology) […]
Cost of Free Speech
The Cost of Political Speech With a record $2.4 bill ion spent by candidates in the last U.S. presidential election, the “Free Speech Dialogue” held Feb. 10 delved into the controversial topics of how money complicates political speech and who is entitled to First Amendment rights. “I would like students to walk away with a […]
Awards & Honors: Spring 2011
Staff Six staff members in the College received a 2011 President’s Outstanding Staff or Supervisor Award in recognition of extraordinary contributions to the continuing success of the university including: Sally Dickson (European Studies) Jared Diener (Religious Studies) Nancy Moses (Government) Annelise Notzon (English) Maria Pineda (Germanic Studies) Gail Sanders (Teresa Lozano Long Institute for Latin American […]