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Strategies to deal with climate change

Ayesha Kang February 2, 2012

Although there has been a growth in the technology that forecasts climate change, scientists are not equipped to effectively deal with natural disasters, said climatologist and University of Reading professor...

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With energy efficient neighborhood, students can do real-world research

Kayla Jonsson February 2, 2012

A green energy research company working directly with the University will soon relocate to an energy-efficient neighborhood one-and-a-half miles from campus. Pecan Street Inc., a research and development...

Kokabee to remain imprisoned in Iran for at least another year

Victoria Pagan February 2, 2012

Physics graduate student Omid Kokabee will remain illegally imprisoned in Iran under espionage charges for at least another year with no court hearing or release date in sight, said Eugene Chudnovsky,...

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Lecture explores masculinity in homosexual performers

Shreya Banerjee February 2, 2012

February is Black History Month and members of the department of African and African Diaspora Studies and the John L. Warfield Center for African and African American Studies said they want to focus their...

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SG passes tuition referendum despite opposition

Jody Serrano February 1, 2012

Students will be able to voice their opinions on tuition increases and funding cuts during the campus-wide general election in March after a Student Government vote Tuesday night. It is the first such...

Campus ministries host Beautiful Feet to engage religious conversations

Christina Noriega February 1, 2012

Throughout February, 72 campus ministries will participate in Beautiful Feet, a campus-wide project to engage students in religious conversation about the Christian faith. Campus Renewal Ministries,...

Austin Jewish Film Festival Brings Cultural Experience to Campus

David Maly February 1, 2012

The UT community received a glimpse of Jewish culture Tuesday night, with the screening of the film “Restoration” in the Austin Jewish Film Festival on campus. “Restoration” (2011)...

Lecture series speaker discusses various job prospects for science students

Paxton Thomes February 1, 2012

Students working towards degrees in the science field do not have to restrict their future job options to working in a lab or doctor’s office, said a bank official in a lecture Tuesday. The College...

Student imprisoned in Iran writes letter seeking basic rights

Victoria Pagan February 1, 2012

UT physics graduate student Omid Kokabee's second court hearing for espionage charges in Iran was scheduled for Tuesday, but those in contact with him are still not certain if it happened, said Eugene...

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Scoring Careers offers opportunities for business connections

Shreya Banerjee February 1, 2012

As a part of McCombs School of Business’ Career Week, two student organizations held a career fair Tuesday aimed at helping students make connections in the business field and practice professionalism...

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Study may offer new perspective on cancer treatment

Bobby Blanchard February 1, 2012

Potential for a new perspective on diagnosing, predicting and treating cancer may result from a research study involving 3-D models showing the mechanical property changes that a cancer cell undergoes,...

After charges of leaking secrets, student remain in Iranian jail

Victoria Pagan January 31, 2012

UT physics graduate student Omid Kokabee remains imprisoned indefinitely in Iran despite pleading not guilty to espionage charges in an Iranian court. Kokabee was imprisoned while on a visit to his native...

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