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Natural Sciences Career Expo offers internship opportunities

Rachel Thompson September 20, 2011

Students donned ties and trousers and polished their resumes for the fall 2011 Natural Sciences Career Expo at the Frank Erwin Center on Monday. Inside, a wide range of employers, from small start-up companies...

Hispanic enrollment thrives at UT

Nina Hernandez September 20, 2011

Total Hispanic enrollment at UT is at all time high, according to the University’s most recent enrollment data. Hispanic enrollment jumped 5 percent in 10 years, and 17.5 percent — or 8,975...

‘Dialogues on 2012’ says end of world prophecies can lead to panic

Amanda Rogers September 19, 2011

The year 2012 is approaching fast, and the author of a new book says apocalyptic predictions are powerful enough to cause mental and physical harm to those that believe them. Christopher Keating,...

Mayor Leffingwell, YMCA team up to encourage fitness

Sarah Lawson September 19, 2011

YMCA East Communities Branch reached out to the community on Saturday to encourage physical activity in children and facilitate family fun. Mayor Lee Leffingwell partnered with the YMCA to sponsor the...

Reuniting pets and owners lost by wildfires

Sylvia Butanda September 19, 2011

The recent wildfires in Bastrop County have destroyed homes and disrupted daily life for local residents and their pets. Officials at area animal shelters say they are doing what they can to reunite pets...

Community gardeners hone their skills

Sarah Lawson September 19, 2011

Fires have scorched the plains of Texas and substantial rain has yet to come to Austin this summer, but wildfires and a severe drought aren’t slowing down local gardeners. On Saturday the Sustainable...

‘Bernie’ benefit show raises wildfire relief funds

Sarah Lawson September 19, 2011

Funny man Jack Black and Austin director Richard Linklater visited the Paramount Theater to show a benefit screening of the new film “Bernie.” All proceeds went to aid the Bastrop fire relief...

Online presence may trim University fat

Liz Farmer September 19, 2011

Editor’s note: This is the second in a four-part, weekly series examining System Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa’s plan to increase efficiency across UT institutions. Online advising will increase...

UT’s unofficial historian recalls student involvement

Allison Harris September 19, 2011

The woman widely known as the unofficial historian of the University shared her memories spanning 80 years of UT history, including the construction of the Tower, the acquisition of the Big Bertha drum...

Indie band, bus does good for Texas firefighters

Allison Harris September 19, 2011

Indie-pop group Foster the People helped raise almost $26,000 for wildfire relief during Austin City Limits on Friday as part of the group’s ongoing effort to promote community service during their...

High-stakes diplomacy over Palestinian UN bid

The Associated Press September 19, 2011

NEW YORK — The United States and Europe raced Sunday to avert or delay a looming United Nations showdown over Palestinian statehood that could crush already dim Mideast peace prospects, with Secretary...

Researchers seek to gain alternative energy from algae

Omar Gamboa September 16, 2011

From a test tube of algae, UT scientists and other engineers at the J.J. Pickle Research Campus have produced 2,200 gallons of algae in an effort to find an efficient alternative to fossil fuels. “Through...

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