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Producer Jon Landau discusses career successes

Omar Gamboa October 21, 2011

Academy Award-winning film producer Jon Landau said storytelling has been the most important part in making “Titanic” and “Avatar,” the two highest-grossing films of all time. Landau...

Government must support climate change initiatives now, speaker notes

Megan Strickland October 21, 2011

Unless governments invest heavily in climate finance immediately, 600 million people could lose their homes, while governments lose $200 billion in assets in developing countries in the future, said Gevorg...

New organization aims to promote modesty, chastity, marriage and charity

Allie Kolechta October 21, 2011

Editor's note: This is the first in a series looking at distinctive UT student organizations. A new student organization aims to educate the student body on the ideas of modesty, chastity, marriage...

Whistleblowers inform public of wrongdoings in industries

Shreya Banerjee October 20, 2011

 Americans who are unafraid to expose known dangers of certain industries are traveling with the Government Accountability Project to share their stories. GAP speakers are participating in an American...

Natural gas conference features industry experts, Texas gas use and outlook

October 20, 2011

Switching to natural gas — which Texas produces more of than any other state — could result in an annual reduction of 30 million tons of carbon dioxide, said an industry expert Wednesday. UT...

Results of first UT Energy Poll released, attempts to sway energy policymakers

Matthew Stottlemyre October 20, 2011

UT President William Powers Jr. and Thomas Gilligan, dean of the McCombs School of Business, announced the results of the first UT Energy Poll in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. The poll, conducted by...

Viewers examine music, architecture intersection

Jennifer Berke October 20, 2011

UT students and Austin residents gathered to explore the relationship between music and architecture through artistic performances Wednesday afternoon. Participants in the Music in Architecture competition...

Graduates utilize law school degrees in unexpected ways

Nicole Sanseverino October 20, 2011

While careers such as service dog trainer, wind farm employee and world champion skydiver might seem unconventional, these are just a few of the unique paths UT law alumni have taken after attaining their...

UT System launches MyEdu partnership to increase efficiency

Liz Farmer October 20, 2011

The UT System announced a partnership Tuesday with the interactive website MyEdu to increase online advising efforts across UT institutions.  The partnership is part of UT System Chancellor Francisco...

Unearthed time capsule gives history of ROTC

John Farey October 20, 2011

A 54-year-old time capsule opened for the first time on Wednesday has given rare insight into the daily life and history of UT’s Reserve Officer Training Corps during the 1940s and 1950s. World...

Professor Brands highlights the dollar’s dwindling power

Sarah White October 19, 2011

According to Pulitzer Prize finalist and UT history professor H. W. Brands, the United States dollar has dominated the world economy in the past, but a continuation of its historical strength may not be...

Fans cheer Acappellooza for reviving choral music

Andrew Messamore October 19, 2011

To the cheers and screams of an audience of more than a hundred, “Acappellooza” kicked off Tuesday night with performances from One Note Stand, Hum A Cappella and The Ransom Notes as part of...

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