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About The University of Texas at Austin
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Continuing Education
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Campus & Community / Diversity
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Academics, Awards & Assessments
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Resources & Research
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A Vision for the Future
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The University of Texas at Austin helps build a strong regional economy and provides an educated workforce for Central Texas. Its museums, libraries and athletic facilities serve the local community and the seven million tourists who visit Austin each year. The university transforms people. And those people, in turn, change the world. What starts here changes the world.
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The University of Texas at Austin Visitor’s Guide is published by the Office of the Vice President for Public Affairs, in conjunction with University Directories, 88 Vilcom Circle, Chapel Hill, N.C. 27514, 800-743-5556. Volume 5, 2010. Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. Material contained herein may not be reproduced without written consent from The University of Texas at Austin and University Directories. Every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy in the resource material printed in this magazine. If there is an error or omission, or if you would like information regarding this publication, e-mail utopa@www.utexas.edu.
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A Letter from the President
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elcome to The University of Texas at Austin, one of the world’s great research universities. We have a large, diverse student body, a beautiful campus, and we’re in a city recognized as a center for culture, politics, the arts, technology and music. Our campus is home to students from all 50 states and more than 125 foreign countries. Our undergraduate and graduate programs rank among the best in the nation. The faculty includes teachers and researchers who have won the Nobel Prize, the Pulitzer Prize, MacArthur Fellowships and many other honors. At UT, we view our size as an asset. With more than 300 degree programs and renowned research facilities such as the Harry Ransom Center, the McDonald Observatory and the Blanton Museum of Art, the university offers a world of opportunity. We have a big, complex campus, and our students learn how to get things done in a big, complex world. The late author Willie Morris, a University of Texas at Austin graduate who served as editor of our student newspaper, The Daily Texan, once wrote in those pages: “Somewhere within walking distance of the oak under which you sit is the book that will change your life, the professor who will show you the way . . . . And somewhere, you trust, is the unknown promise that will make the next 50 years worth living.” On our campus, transforming experiences are within a short walk and an arm’s reach. What starts here changes the world. Enjoy your visit at one of the nation’s finest universities. — William Powers Jr. President, The University of Texas at Austin
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Reaching New Heights: The UT Tower, designed by Paul Cret of Philadelphia, is a symbol of academic excellence and personal opportunity.
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About The University of Texas at Austin • Location: Austin, Texas • Founded: 1883 • Type of institution: Public, four-year research university. The largest component of The University of Texas System. •
Enrollment: The university enrolls about 50,000 students who come from all 50 states and more than 125 foreign countries. About 38,000 are enrolled as undergraduates, and 12,000 are enrolled in graduate and professional programs.
• Continuing education enrollment: 300,000 annually • Faculty/Staff: 2,900 faculty and 22,000 staff members • Size of freshman class: About 7,500 • Degrees awarded yearly: 12,000 • Registered student organizations: 900 • Colleges/Schools/Divisions: 18 • Degree programs: More than 100 undergraduate and 170 graduate degree programs • Estimated yearly cost for an undergraduate student: $18,400 (including tuition and housing) • Student-faculty ratio for undergraduates: 19.36 to 1 • Total yearly budget: $2.1 billion • Research funding: $500 million annually • Campus size: The 350-acre main campus has 13 million square feet of buildings, 284 elevators, 70 escalators, 120 building power substations and 15,000 parking spaces. • Museums and libraries: Seven museums and 17 libraries • Living alumni: 450,000 • Mascot: Bevo, a Texas Longhorn, has been the mascot since 1916 and represents the pride and tradition of the university. • Colors: Burnt orange and white
Creating Community: Old world architecture and modern facilities create a rich educational environment. Battle Hall (top photo) is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
• Alma mater: “The Eyes of Texas” written by John Sinclair in 1903
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he university’s Division of Continuing Education was formed in 1909 to “extend the resources of the university to the people of Texas.” Today, the division serves the needs of more than 300,000 people annually, supporting the university’s strategic themes of “a broadened sense of ownership by the people of Texas,” “improved public education” and “support for the Texas economy.” Web-based and online courses connect students of all ages to the vast intellectual capital of The University of Texas at Austin. Researchers and educators in the K-12 domain are developing programs to enhance educational outreach to immigrant children who enter Texas schools each year. Full- and part-time students enrolled in the university tap into the evening college credit program, as do residents of the greater Austin community who are not enrolled in UT Austin. Working professionals sharpen career skills in professional development seminars, workshops and certificate programs. Retired adults benefit from both the fellowship and scholarship opportunities of the Third Age University, while the Odyssey enrichment program offers stimulating open-enrollment lectures by active university scholars. Training for oilfield workers, as well as for accountants and attorneys who require specialized knowledge of the petroleum industry, also is available. Faculty and graduate students receive training to improve their ability to teach and enhance students’ learning. This training includes applying the latest technologies to support their teaching effectiveness and the best assessment methods to measure learning success.
Blending Past, Present and Future: The Littlefield Home, built in 1893, is a beautiful example of eclectic Victorian architecture. It stands on the west side of campus.
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he university offers many programs to help students make the transition from high school. For example, First-year Interest Groups have increased freshman retention rates to more than 90 percent, a figure comparable to the nation’s best public universities and a strong positive indicator of student satisfaction. As part of these groups, students participate in discussions about study and time management strategies, social opportunities and issues, campus life and involvement opportunities. The Freshman Seminars Program offers small, 15-student courses taught by University of Texas at Austin professors, administrators and staff members, many of whom are outstanding figures in their fields, winners of teaching awards and members of the university’s Academy of Distinguished Teachers. Freshman seminars often include activities that introduce students to the academic richness and resources of the university. Freshman Facts: • The average SAT score for entering freshmen in the fall 2009 semester was 1217; the average ACT score was 26. • 92 percent of freshman applicants submitted SAT scores; 44 percent submitted ACT scores. (Some freshman applicants submitted both scores.) • 63.7 percent of freshmen live in on-campus housing. • 14.4 percent of entering freshman men join fraternities. • 14.6 percent of entering freshman women join sororities. • 7.5 percent of entering freshmen are out-of-state students. • 76.9 percent of the entering freshman class graduated in the top 10th of their high school class; 99.05 percent were in the top half of their graduating class.
Advancing Diversity: A 12-foot-tall bronze sculpture of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., a compelling work that captures the spirit of the civil rights leader, stands on the East Mall.
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he university serves the people of Texas by sharing its wealth of knowledge and resources through annual campus-wide events such as Explore UT, Gone to Texas and Longhorn Halloween. Numerous university programs are designed to assist educators and students. Community outreach programs include the Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts, the National Center for Educational Achievement, Neighborhood Longhorns and UTeach. In addition, numerous university outreach centers focus on attracting students to higher education.
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he University of Texas at Austin believes strongly in the value of a diverse campus community. The university has long been an intellectual gathering place for people who seek knowledge, friendship and new perspectives. The campus has gained great strength from the richness of its many voices. Students and professors from Texas, across the nation and more than 100 countries enrich the learning environment. As a world-class institution of higher learning, the university is committed to expanding those voices, to welcoming even more cultures and ideas, and to making educational opportunity available to all. The university maintains a diversity Web site that reflects the vast array of academic courses and programs that focus on cultural issues, campus support services for women, minorities and people with disabilities, museums and research centers with ethnic or cultural concentrations, and student organizations that celebrate diversity. Visit the Web site at www.utexas.edu/diversity. Expanding Horizons: With more than 900 registered student organizations, activities range from public service and activism to events that reflect students’ social and cultural interests.
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rom Nobel laureates and Pulitzer Prize winners to Truman Scholars and gold medal Olympians, faculty and students at The University of Texas at Austin excel in their fields. Numerous faculty members are elected to prestigious national boards and organizations, including the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. The Plan II Honors Program, a nationally recognized model of excellence, attracts numerous prestigious Marshall, Truman and Mellon scholars. In a survey by the National Research Council, seven doctoral programs ranked in the top 10 in the nation and 22 departments ranked in the top 25. Among Texas colleges and universities, UT Austin ranked No. 1 in 30 of the 37 fields in which it was evaluated. The university has one of the largest graduate schools in the nation with more than 12,000 students. It also is the national leader in the number of master’s and doctor’s degrees awarded. U.S. News & World Report’s annual survey ranks the university among the top 20 public national universities in the United States. A 2004 global ranking produced by the Times of London newspaper cited UT Austin as the 15th-best university in the world. Other prominent and widely used college and university ratings publications, including the Fiske Guide to Colleges, the Princeton Review and Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine, tout UT Austin as a “best buy” and “best value” based on academics, tuition and the average amount students receive in scholarships and grants, among other factors. UT Austin was named the nation’s “hottest” state university in the 2005 Kaplan/Newsweek “How to Get Into College Guide.”
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Providing Leadership: Numerous faculty members are elected to prestigious national boards and organizations, including the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
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he Capital City reaps the benefits of the constant stream of young, well-educated, highly skilled workers provided by The University of Texas at Austin. With about 22,000 employees, the university is Austin’s largest employer and one of the largest in the state. The university generates an annual level of Texas business activity of $7.4 billion, 82,000 jobs and $2.5 billion in personal income. The university’s students provide an annual economic boost of $837 million into the local economy. The student spending leads local businesses and employees to spend another $1.5 billion in Austin in the form of direct spending, increasing productivity and new economic development.
Building Capital: Much of Austin’s growth is driven by advances in research and industry developed at the university.
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he University of Texas at Austin’s main campus covers more than 350 acres.
The university’s research facilities, including the Marine Science Institute at Port Aransas, the McDonald Observatory near Fort Davis and the Bee Cave Research Center west of Austin, house more than 90 research units. The university operates the J.J. Pickle Research Campus, the Brackenridge tract and the Montopolis Research Center, all in the Austin area. Research conducted by University of Texas at Austin faculty, staff and students pushes frontiers in emerging sciences and established disciplines. Their discoveries explain our past and light the path to the future. Annual research funding at the university is about $500 million. The Office of Technology Commercialization helps faculty and researchers transfer university technology to industry partners for society’s benefit.
Fostering Discovery: The University of Texas at Austin helps drive the Texas economy by developing, licensing and marketing innovative technologies and producing a highly educated work force.
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he university is a key player in Austin’s emerging wireless technology industry through its Wireless Networking and Communications Group (WNCG) — the largest and one of the top programs in the country. WNCG’s research has helped Austin become a leader in creating a wireless future where voice, data and digital media converge onto broadband wireless platforms, providing information and connectivity at one’s fingertips. This pioneering technology can enhance and expand critical services, such as enabling drivers to learn about road conditions and weather in real time or helping law enforcement agencies locate missing people. Adding momentum to economic development, the Wi-Fi Alliance — a global Wi-Fi organization that comprises more than 200 members from the world’s leading companies — moved its headquarters to Austin from Mountain View, Calif., and is part of UT Austin’s IC 2 Institute. According to an IC 2 report titled “Austin’s Wireless Future,” there are more than 90 wireless companies in the Austin area employing about 3,400 people with a payroll of about $125 million.
Pioneering Advanced Technology: The University of Texas at Austin serves Texas and the nation as one of the most highly rated public research universities in the United States.
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he University of Texas at Austin’s museums, libraries and research facilities offer some of the world’s greatest collections of artifacts, art, manuscripts, photographs, musical recordings and historical documents. Museum offerings include Latin American, Renaissance and Baroque art, more than 40 million documents relating to the career of President Lyndon Baines Johnson, 30 million literary manuscripts, five million photographs and five million natural science specimens. The Harry Ransom Center is home to the world’s first photograph and the Gutenberg Bible, the first book printed with movable type. The Ransom Center’s Bible is one of only five complete examples in the United States. The Jack S. Blanton Museum of Art is the largest university art museum in the country and the third largest art museum in Texas. The Blanton’s collection spans the history of Western civilization with about 17,000 works of art from Europe, the United States and Latin America. The Texas Natural Science Center, which includes the Texas Memorial Museum, conducts research, holds more than 5.7 million specimens in its collections, and promotes public awareness of biological diversity through its exhibits, labs and outreach programs. The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History maintains one of the leading archives on Texas history, including the letters of José Enrique de la Peña that detail the Texas Revolution, as well as the battle of the Alamo. The university contains one of the top 10 research libraries in the nation. The 17 libraries on the UT Austin campus house more than eight million volumes.
Showcasing Arts, Science and Culture: The Jack S. Blanton Museum of Art, with its light-filled atrium and expansive galleries, showcases exhibitions filled with Old Master paintings, modern and contemporary American and Latin American art, and prints and drawings.
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ore than 700 patents have been issued to the university since its inception. Licensing deals generate more than $5 million annually for the university. From making detailed measurements of the Earth’s gravity field, developing technology to more effectively deliver drugs inside the human body, documenting global warming and creating devices to quickly and effectively test AIDS patients, researchers at the university work to address important social issues and problems to improve the human condition.
Recognizing a Legacy: A statue of Cesar E. Chavez honors his legacy as an advocate for social justice.
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eginning with its first performance in 1981, Texas Performing Arts (TPA) has evolved into one of the largest and most extraordinary university arts presenters in the country. Powered by commitment to educate, enlighten and entertain, it has helped establish the university and Austin as a venue for international culture and performing arts. Texas Performing Arts promotes an artistic fusion in which pop legends, chamber orchestras, alternative rock bands and world music superstars share the stage. From Broadway to Baryshnikov, Tony Bennett to Alicia Keys, Gipsy Kings to Kodo Drummers of Japan, TPA presents a kaleidoscope of world-class artists in all genres to more than 500,000 visitors each year. And, through the ArtesAmĂŠricas initiative, it has created a gateway for Latin American arts into the United States. Performances occur in six venues on campus, including Bass Concert Hall (3,000 seats), the historic Hogg Memorial Auditorium built in 1933 (1,200 seats), the acoustically brilliant Bates Recital Hall (700 seats) and three intimate theatres: B. Iden Payne (500 seats), McCullough (400 seats) and Oscar B. Brockett (200 seats).
Celebrating the Arts: Texas Performing Arts promotes an artistic fusion in which pop legends, chamber orchestras, alternative rock bands and world music superstars share their talents.
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n its history, The University of Texas at Austin has claimed 47 national championships. In Big 12 Conference sports, Texas has won more titles in men’s and women’s sports than any other school since the league began operating in 1996. Longhorn Olympians have won more than 100 medals, including 58 gold medals. In fall 2002, Sports Illustrated magazine named UT Austin No. 1 among the nation’s 324 Division I athletic programs. The magazine cited the university’s success in athletic competition, attendance at sporting events on campus and a participation rate of more than 80 percent in intramural and club sports programs. Each home football game attracts about 27,000 out-of-town visitors to Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, which holds more than 100,000 fans. Other “must-see” attractions to the Austin area include the Zilker Botanical Garden, the Capitol Complex, the Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum, the Austin City Limits Music Festival, the South by Southwest Music and Film Festival, the Austin Film Festival, historic Sixth Street, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, the Austin Zoo, the State of Texas Fair and Rodeo, the First Thursday celebration at historic South Congress Avenue, the Austin Children’s Museum, the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum and the Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library and Museum on the UT Austin campus.
Creating True Champions: Longhorn quarterback Vince Young led the Longhorns to their fourth national championship in school history in 2005 and the first since 1970.
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he Division of Recreational Sports has served the campus community since 1916, making it one of the oldest and largest collegiate recreational programs in the country. What began as a men’s intramural program has grown and evolved to become one of the most popular programs on campus. Ninety percent of students, or more than 45,000 young men and women, participate in RecSports programs and activities, accruing more than 3.21 million hours of participation annually. The division includes Intramural Sports, Fitness/ Wellness, Outdoor Recreation, Sport Clubs and Informal Recreation. Facilities managed by RecSports include more than 500,000 square feet of indoor and 40 acres of outdoor space. To serve its patrons, RecSports employs 46 full-time staff members and about 1,000 part-time student employees. The Intramural Sports program, one of the oldest and most popular features at RecSports, offers more than 100 team, individual or dual events each year for men, women and coed divisions. Traditional sports such as football, soccer, volleyball and softball are staples of the intramural calendar, while sports such as threesport challenge, sports trivia bowl and indoor soccer offer non-traditional options. Each year, about 23,000 students participate in intramural sports, including 500 basketball teams, 400 flag football teams, 300 softball teams and 170 soccer teams. The Sport Club program consists of 43 different student organizations that make up the University of Texas Sport Club Association. Clubs are organized into three levels: nationally competitive, competitive and recreational. Staying Active: Students and RecSports members experience a dynamic, one-of-a-kind recreational facility. The outdoor section of the Gregory Gym Aquatic Complex offers heated lap and leisure swimming pools, a heated spa, deck space with loungers, the Poolside Café, lush landscaping, music, wireless Internet and more.
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hrough unique community support programs, the university touches the lives of Texans in all of the state’s 254 counties and beyond. University faculty, staff and students participate in volunteer work, field placement for students and organized projects on important issues faced by the state. Prominent examples of the university’s support programs include: • The Charles A. Dana Center, which supports education leaders and policymakers in fortifying Texas education, focusing on math and science education, school district support and services, and research and policy issues. • The UTeach program, which confronts the K-12 math and science teacher shortage in Texas. • The President’s Achievement Scholarships, Longhorn Opportunity Scholarships and Texas Exes Leader Scholarships, which attract outstanding minority students, reflecting the diverse cultures of our state. • The Children’s Wellness Center of the School of Nursing, which trains pediatric nurse practitioners, graduate nurse specialists and undergraduate nursing students, while providing primary care health services for under-served children in Austin’s Del Valle Independent School District.
Making a Difference: Three of every four students volunteer at least once a year. Faculty, staff and students contribute three million hours of volunteer service to the community every year.
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tudents are able to add a global dimension to their education through the Study Abroad program. For the third time, The University of Texas at Austin sent more than 2,200 students abroad during an academic year (2008-09). The most recent national ranking (2007-08) placed the university fourth in the nation. The university also ranks seventh for total enrolled degreeseeking international students (2008-09). Academic centers and departments focused on particular international locations or cultures include: • Center for African and African American Studies • Center for Asian American Studies • Department of Asian Studies • Edward A. Clark Center for Australian and New Zealand Studies • Américo Paredes Center for Cultural Studies • Center for East Asian Studies • Center for European Studies • Department of French and Italian • Department of Germanic Studies • The Mesoamerica Center • Center for International Business, Education and Research • Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies • Medieval Studies Program • Center for Mexican American Studies • Center for Middle Eastern Studies • Department of Middle Eastern Studies • Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies • Department of Slavic and Eurasian Studies
Providing Global Perspectives: Intercultural Programs staff provide support for students and their spouses settling in to the community, operate the Partnerships to Advance Language Study and Cultural Exchange program, and design and implement programs tailored to meet the needs of individuals and groups from abroad.
• South Asia Institute • Department of Spanish and Portuguese • Department of African and African Diaspora Studies
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here is no better measure of a university than its alumni. During a visit to campus, you may cross paths with a Pulitzer Prize winner, the next great novelist or a budding Olympic champion. The University of Texas at Austin has produced leaders in multiple fields throughout its existence, providing knowledge and expertise across the gamut of human activity. Prominent alumni include Laura Bush, Walter Cronkite, Bill Moyers, Renée Zellweger, Farrah Fawcett, Tom Landry, Earl Campbell, Roger Clemens, Denton Cooley and Alan Bean.
Earning Prestigious Awards: John Tate (right), professor emeritus of mathematics, received the 2010 Abel Prize for his vast and lasting impact on the theory of numbers. The Abel Prize is the highest honor in the field of mathematics.
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umerous guided, self-guided and virtual tours are available to help visitors get a first-hand look at the people, programs and facilities of The University of Texas at Austin.
The Office of Admissions sponsors walking tours for prospective students, non-college-bound groups and individuals. For more information, visit www.utexas.edu/student/admissions/services/visit.html. Other guided tours include: • Moonlight Prowl — A guided, nighttime campus tour packed with anecdotes of student life, history and university lore.
• Tower Observation Deck Tours — A special guided tour around the observation deck of the university’s landmark Tower that explores the architecture, interior and more. Observation deck tours are available by reservation only through the Texas Union Information Center. For information on availability and the schedule of tour reservations, call 512-475-6633, or toll free at 877-475-6633.
• Explore UT: The Biggest Open House in Texas — An annual event for the people of Texas to discover the treasures throughout campus. Through tours, lectures, performances, demonstrations and hands-on activities, explorers of all ages are invited to make themselves at home, discover something new and have fun.
• Virtual Tours — Highlights include the “Virtual Campus,” an ongoing and collaborative effort of faculty, students and staff to present the university community in new and exciting ways, and “Scenes from the Top,” a virtual guided tour around the observation deck of the university’s Tower.
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University Traditions The Tower and Main Building Commanding the highest point on the Forty Acres, The University of Texas at Austin Tower dominates the campus landscape. Opened in 1937, the 307-foot Tower has become an icon, bathed in orange lights to celebrate academic honors and athletic victories. Through the decades the Tower has been a backdrop for convocations, football rallies, concerts and demonstrations. Designed by Paul Cret, the Main Building was created to house the university’s central library. Rising 27 floors above the library’s reading rooms, the Tower contained the library’s book stacks. As a closed-stack library, a Tower librarian would retrieve patron requests, often navigating the rows of bookshelves on roller skates, and then send them downstairs in a small elevator. The University’s Colors: Burnt Orange and White Orange and white made its first appearance on April 21, 1885, at the university’s first baseball game against the city of Georgetown. A train was chartered for the trip and just as the whistle blew two students sprinted to the nearest general store to acquire ribbon that would be worn by university supporters. When asked which colors of ribbon, the out-of-breath students gasped, “Anything.” The shopkeeper supplied them with the colors he had the most in stock – white and bright orange. The colors became official in 1900 and for almost 30 years, the university athletic teams wore bright orange uniforms, which usually faded in the wash to a yellow hue by the end of the season. In 1928, football coach Clyde Littlefield ordered uniforms in a darker shade of orange that wouldn’t lighten, and would later become known as “Texas orange.” The dark-orange color remained until the 1930s, when the Great Depression made the dye too expensive. University uniforms were bright orange for another two decades, until football coach Darrell Royal reinstated the burnt orange color in the early 1960s. The Eyes of Texas “The Eyes of Texas,” the official alma mater of the university, was the result of student Lewis Johnson’s determination to create a song for the university with a distinct Texas identity. Johnson collaborated with friend John Lang Sinclair, who in the spring of 1903, hit upon the idea of a parody of then university President William Prather. Prather ended most of his speeches with the phrase, “and always remember, the eyes of Texas are upon you.” Sinclair turned it into a song, set to the music of “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.” “The Eyes of Texas” made its debut on May 12, 1903, at a variety show and fundraiser for the university track team. Before the song was finished the crowd was in an uproar and demanded so many encores that members of the quartet became hoarse.
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The University of Texas at Austin Seal Approved by the UT Board of Regents in 1903, The University of Texas at Austin seal was created by Greek Professor William J. Battle, who was unhappy with the original version. Battle purchased books on heraldry, sent for and received copies of seals from universities across the U.S. and Europe, and at his own expense, hired a leading firm in heraldic design – the Bailey, Banks and Biddle Company of Philadelphia – as consultants to sketch prototypes according to his directions. In its final version, Battle described the university seal: “In conformity with general usage, the design adopts as its central feature the shield form that shows the origin of its heraldic arms. The shield is divided into two fields, the upper white, the lower orange, the university colors. In the lower and larger field are the historic wreath and star of the Great Seal of the State of Texas; in the upper field is an open book, fit symbol of an institution of learning. The shield rests within a circle of blue, the color of sincerity, containing the motto, ‘Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.’ This is Professor Edwin W. Fay’s rendering of the apothegm of President Mirabeau B. Lamar, ’Cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.’ Around the disk of blue is a larger disc of red, color of strength, bearing the words, ‘Seal of The University of Texas.’” Bevo: The Longhorn Mascot While the university’s athletic teams were first nicknamed “Longhorns” in 1904, a live longhorn mascot didn’t make an appearance until Thanksgiving Day 1916, at the UT vs. A&M football game in Austin. Purchased for $124 by a group of Texas Exes, the steer was presented to students at halftime. Texas won the game 21 – 7. Bevo has been a regular at university athletic events ever since. Hook ‘em Horns Entering the second week of November 1955, university football fans were still hopeful for a Southwest Conference title and a date at the Cotton Bowl. But their next opponent was nationally ranked Texas Christian University. To prepare for the game, head cheerleader Harley Clark organized a pep rally at Gregory Gymnasium. A few days earlier, while in the Texas Union, Clark was talking with classmate Henry Pitts, who suggested that the hand sign with the index and little fingers extended, looked like a longhorn and might be fun to do at rallies and football games. Clark liked the idea and decided to introduce it at the Gregory Gym rally. He demonstrated the sign to the crowd and the next day at the game the stadium was full of “Hook ‘em Horns” hand signs.
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AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center
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ith the opening of the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center in August 2008, both educational conferences and visiting families finally have a “home” at The University of Texas at Austin. At the corner of University Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, the AT&T Conference Center offers inspiring views of the university’s Tower, the State Capitol and a serene central courtyard. Guest amenities include an attached underground garage, complimentary transportation on the main campus, a fitness center and pool. University parents and visiting recruiters enjoy discounted rates on the 297 stylish and warm guest rooms and suites. Whether or not you choose to spend the night, the center offers a full range of dining pleasures with platinum service: • The Carillon, an upscale restaurant serving breakfast and dinner; • Gabriel’s Café, a casual café with video entertainment and cocktails; • One Twenty 5 Café, a coffee/wine/light fare bar so named for the 125th anniversary of the university in 2008. In the conference facility, multiple functionalities and advanced technological features combine to create a sophisticated learning environment capable of fulfilling the most complex education and conferencing needs. Ranging from a 300-seat amphitheatre and expansive ballroom to an array of tiered, flat and fixed classrooms and conference rooms, each space is equipped with the latest relevant innovations in voice, broadband, wireless and television services. From the concrete that formed its structure to the soap at the wash basin, this facility has been constructed with an environmental sensibility. The conference center is built to the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Silver certification standards. Many sustainable features have been implemented into the design and construction, accommodations, dining and facility maintenance.
Providing a Stylish Stay: The AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center brings to life the university’s mission to drive economic and social progress in Texas, the nation and the world.
To learn more about the features of the center’s meeting space, dining facilities and guest rooms, visit www.meetattexas.com. To make reservations, use the online reservation system or call toll free at 877-744-8822.
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he University of Texas at Austin has been transformed into a modern art destination featuring 28 sculptures on loan from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The sculptures grace outdoor public spaces and the interior of several buildings on the main campus, bringing with them an important new dimension to life at the university. The sculptures are part of Landmarks, a strategic, long-term public art program created to develop a collection for the campus that complements building projects and supports broader university-wide priorities. By presenting works of the highest artistic and intellectual merit, Landmarks enhances the aesthetic character of the campus and conveys the university’s identity, ideals and standards of excellence. The mid-to-late 20th century Met pieces provide a foundation for the university to build upon to create its own stunning and cohesive collection of acquisitions and commissions that will beautify and unify the campus. The loan includes the works of internationally renowned artists such as Magdalena Abakanowicz, Louise Bourgeois, Deborah Butterfield, Anthony Caro, Jim Dine, Donald Lipski, Beverly Pepper, Antoine Pevsner, Tony Smith and Ursula von Rydingsvard. Several education programs accompany the loan, including a free audio tour podcast and family and teacher resource guides. These works, created between 1948 and 2000, are located in courtyards and plazas, between buildings, in libraries and corridors, creating a sense of place and experience for people making their way around campus. In addition to the sculptures loan, Landmarks includes two other key initiatives. The first involves the purchase or commission of art for building projects on the main campus and the second enhances public sites that are not associated with a specific building project. Spaces such as gateways, medians, malls, corridors and Waller Creek have become university-wide priorities. Public art in these locations creates focal points, unifies overlooked areas on campus and ensures an even distribution of works across campus.
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Touring Landmarks: For more information regarding the Landmarks public art program, visit www.landmarks.utexas.edu.
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Texas Exes Q: What can an alumni association offer incoming freshmen? A: The Texas Exes, the alumni association for The University of Texas at Austin, has created several programs to help students have a positive experience at UT. Camp Texas: An August leadership retreat for incoming freshmen gives students the chance to make friends and meet UT student leaders and faculty through team challenges and relaxing free time. It is held in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. This is a premier opportunity for freshmen to explore their new beginning and start shaping their UT experience. Visit www.texasexes.org/camptexas for more information on how to register for any of the three-day sessions. Texas Exes Student Chapter: An annual student membership program sponsored by the Texas Exes that gives every student the opportunity to network personally and professionally with peers and alumni, support local communities, participate in nationally recognized traditions, define capacities for leadership and share information. Annual dues of $20 are exchanged for a variety of member benefits, events and programs. Visit www.texasexes.org/tesc. Scholarships: In 2009, the Texas Exes awarded nearly $2 million to more than 700 students. Incoming freshmen, as well as returning students, are eligible for Texas Exes scholarships. For entering freshmen, the application deadline is Dec. 1 of their senior year in high school. For current students, the deadline is March 1. Applications are available online at UT’s financial services Web site or on the Texas Exes Web site. Visit www.texasexes.org.
Building Lasting Relationships: The Texas Exes is the alumni association of The University of Texas at Austin.
Texas Expresso Café: Housed in the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center, the Texas Expresso Café offers coffees and sandwiches in a casual atmosphere. Watch Longhorn sports on the big screen TV or connect your laptop to the Internet via the free Wi-Fi service. Q: What do the Texas Exes offer parents? A: For $25 a year (a 50 percent discount off annual membership), parents can stay connected to the campus through our award-winning, bimonthly alumni magazine, The Alcalde, and take advantage of our numerous member benefits. Dues support the university through scholarships, teaching and advising awards, and student leadership programs. Join online at www.texasexes.org/join. Parents may also support their student’s connection to the university by purchasing an official UT class ring or a Texas Exes life membership as a gift. For more information, visit the Texas Exes Web site at www.texasexes.org.
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he university embraces parents and families as essential and important members of the UT community. Founded in 1948 as the Dads’ Association, Texas Parents, the parents’ association of The University of Texas at Austin, supports the needs of students and their parents. The goals of the association are to keep parents informed, create positive ways for parents to be involved with the university and to act as a liaison between parents, families and the administration, offices and departments. Texas Parents serves the parents and families of all UT students. By sponsoring activities such as Family Weekend and Family Orientation, the association provides opportunities for parents and family members to meet administrators and faculty, socialize with other parents and participate in their Longhorns’ lives on campus. The association also provides student scholarships, gives awards for outstanding teaching and research, recognizes staff members who significantly enhance the experience of the student body, and offers financial support to the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and student programs, events and initiatives. The association offers resources on its Web site for parents with students who are just starting out at UT all the way up to those who are completing their education. The site includes things to do on campus and around Austin, as well as tips to help both parents and their Longhorns embrace success at the university. For more information, visit www.texasparents.org. Contact Texas Parents at utparent@uts.cc.utexas.edu or call the office in Gregory Gym at 512-471-2353 or toll free at 888-690-0012. Creating Family Ties: Texas Parents is the parents’ association of The University of Texas at Austin.
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ounded in 1896 by Dr. William J. Battle, the University Co-op was created as an association owned by students, faculty and staff to furnish books, supplies and clothing at reasonable prices to its members. The Co-op continues this mission today with a focus on advancing the educational interests of the university. The University Co-op is a nonprofit organization and a true cooperative. One hundred percent of its after-rebate “profits” (excluding a portion set aside for reinvestment) are used to support university-related projects and activities. In the past year, the Coop provided the university with $2 million. Rebates to students totaled more than $1 million. “We are continually talking to various university departments and organizations about their needs for assistance in updating or enhancing their student-related facilities or projects,” said Co-op President George H. Mitchell. In recent years, the Co-op has given each of the university’s colleges a major grant (up to $100,000) for capital and other
long-term projects, such as student lounges, career centers and computer laboratories. Each semester the University Co-op allocates $75,000 to student groups to help offset the costs of executing programs and events for the benefit of students at the university through its Special Requests Committee. The University Co-op also sponsors many special events on campus, including the Forty Acres Fest, Gone to Texas, Explore UT, the Orange and White Ball, the George H. Mitchell Awards recognizing academic excellence by undergraduates and graduate students, the Robert W. Hamilton Awards recognizing outstanding published works by faculty and staff, the Division of Textiles and Apparel Spring Fashion Show and the Texas Revue talent showcase. The University Co-op has six Austin locations, including its flagship bookstore at 2244 Guadalupe St. For more information, visit its Web site at www.universitycoop.com.
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Helpful Phone Numbers University Operator/General Information.. ........................... (512) 471-3434 Admissions...................................................................... (512) 475-7400 24-hour general information . . ................................ (512) 475-7399 AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center................. (512) 404-1900 Reservations............................. (512) 404-3600 or (877) 744-8822 Athletic Events, Men’s....................................................... (512) 471-4602 Athletic Events, Women’s................................................... (512) 471-4602 Blanton Museum of Art.. .................................................... (512) 471-7324 Dean of Students Office..................................................... (512) 471-5017 Employment Center . . ......................................................... (512) 471-3656 24-hour tape of job openings. . ............................... (512) 471-4295 Equal Employment Opportunity Services............................. (512) 471-1849 Frank C. Erwin Jr. Special Events Center . . ............................. (512) 477-7744 General Libraries.............................................................. (512) 495-4348 Harry Ransom Center.. ....................................................... (512) 471-8944 Housing and Food Service, Division of................................. (512) 471-6021
Human Resources Services................................................. (512) 471-4772 LBJ Library and Museum. . .................................................. (512) 721-0200 Parking and Transportation Services................................... (512) 471-7275 Public Affairs, Office of . . .................................................... (512) 471-3151 Student Financial Services, Office of................................... (512) 475-6282 Texas Exes. . ...................................................................... (512) 471-8839 Texas Memorial Museum . . .................................................. (512) 471-1604 Texas Performing Arts....................................................... (512) 471-1444 Texas Union.. .................................................................... (512) 475-6636 Thompson Conference Center............................................. (512) 471-8839 University Health Services................................................. (512) 471-4955 University Police Department. . ........................................... (512) 471-4441 University of Texas Press . . .................................................. (512) 471-7233 University Volunteer Center............................................... (512) 471-6161 Visitor Information........................................................... (512) 471-6498
Colleges and Schools School of Architecture....................................................... (512) 471-1922 College of Liberal Arts. . ..................................................... (512) 471-4141 McCombs School of Business.............................................. (512) 471-5921 School of Information....................................................... (512) 471-3821 College of Communication................................................. (512) 471-5775 College of Natural Sciences................................................ (512) 471-3285 Division of Continuing Education........................................ (512) 471-4652 School of Nursing............................................................. (512) 471-7311 Graduate School . . ............................................................. (512) 471-4511
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Texas Exes 2110 San Jacinto Blvd . . .........................................512-471-8839 www.texasexes.org (see ad page 20 and page 48)
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AUTOMOBILES — PERFORMANCE & ACCESSORIES
Abe’s Automotive 8421 Research Blvd..............................................512-454-1913 abesautomotive.com (see ad page 19)
AUTOMOTIVES — REPAIR
Amber Oaks 9001 Amberglen Blvd...........................................866-709-7670 www.camdenliving.com (see ad page 10)
Abe’s Automotive 8421 Research Blvd..............................................512-454-1913 abesautomotive.com (see ad page 19)
Ballpark, The 4600 Elmont Dr. . ..................................................512-445-9601 theballparkaustin.com (see ad page 7 and back cover)
Lite Foot Bikes North and South Locations....................................512-351-3555 (see ad on inside back cover)
Block On Campus, The 2501 Pearl St.......................................................512-472-2562 theblockoncampus.com (see ad page 8)
AT&T Conference Center & Hotel 1900 University Ave.. ............................................512-404-1900 (see ad page 19)
Cedar Hills 4100 W Slaughter Ln............................................866-932-2150 www.camdenliving.com (see ad page 10)
Freidell Brian D DDS 4213 Burnet Rd. . ..................................................512-454-9691 (see ad page 51)
Gaines Ranch 4424 Gaines Ranch Ln . . .........................................866-688-4116 www.camdenliving.com (see ad page 10)
Blazer Tag Adventure Center 1701 W Ben White Blvd Bldg 1. . .............................512-462-0202 (see ad page 42)
Huntingdon 12349 Metric Blvd................................................866-673-2980 www.camdenliving.com (see ad page 10)
Optique Eyewear 360 Nueces St Ste 70............................................512-472-3937 (see ad page 19)
Jefferson West — Unique Student Apartments 2704 Rio Grande St.. .............................................512-236-1903 Quarters On Campus, The 22222 Rio Grande Ste 200.....................................512-531-0123 (see ad page 36) Ridgecrest 3101 Wells Branch Pkwy.......................................866-637-5392 www.camdenliving.com (see ad page 10) South Congress 1007 S Congress. . .................................................866-932-5791 www.camdenliving.com (see ad page 10) Stoneleigh 4825 Davis Ln......................................................866-645-6068 www.camdenliving.com (see ad page 10) Town Lake Student Apartments 1109 S Pleasant Valley Rd.....................................512-326-1040 townlakeaustin.com (see ad page 7 and back cover) University Towers 801 W 24th St. . ....................................................866-503-6308 www.universitytowers.com (see ad page 16)
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AT&T Conference Center & Hotel 1900 University Ave.. ............................................512-404-1900 (see ad page 19) America’s Best Value Inn 909 E Koenig Ln...................................................512-452-4200 (see ad page 30) Comfort Inn 700 Delmar Ave — I-35 & 185 . . .............................512-302-5576 (see ad page 42) Courtyard by Marriott —Austin Central 5660 N IH 35.. ......................................................512-458-2340 (see ad page 26) Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Central 959 Reinli St . . ......................................................512-302-5550 (see ad page 26 Hampton Inn Austin North 7619 I-35 N.........................................................512-452-3300 (see ad page 12) Hawthorne Suites 935 La Posada Dr.. ................................................512-459-3335 (see ad on back cover) Hilton Garden Inn.....................................................800-684-7250 500 North IH 35...................................................512-480-8181 (see ad page 22 and page 24)
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BUSINESS INDEX Holiday Inn Austin Midtown 6000 Middle Fiskville Rd.......................................512-451-5757 (see ad page 33) Holiday Inn Express Austin North Central 8500 N IH 35.. ......................................................512-821-0707 (see ad page 31) Hyatt Regency Austin 208 Barton Springs Rd..........................................800-233-1234 www.hyattregency.com (see ad page 20) Hyatt Summerfield Suites Austin/Arboretum 10001 N Capital of Texas Hwy................................512-342-8080 (see ad page 30) Radison Hotel & Suites Austin — Town Lake 111 Cesar Chavez @ Congress.. ...............................512-478-9611 (see ad page 48 and back cover)
MOVIE THEATERS
Arbor Cinema at Great Hills 9828 Great Hills Trail............................................512-231-0427 (see ad page 48) Gateway Stadium 16 9700 Stonelake Blvd. . ...........................................512-343-5480 (see ad page 48) Lakeline Cinemas 11200 Lakeline Mall Dr.........................................512-335-4793 (see ad page 48) Metropolitan Stadium 14 901 Little Texas Ln...............................................512-447-0110 (see ad page 48) Westgate Stadium 11 4477 S Lamar Blvd.. ............................................. 512-899-2013 (see ad page 48)
OPTOMETRISTS
Ramada Limited 9121 N IH 35.. ......................................................512-836-0079 (see ad page 49)
Optique Eyewear 360 Nueces St Ste 70............................................512-472-3937 (see ad page 19)
Renaissance Hotel 9721 Arboretum Blvd.. ..........................................512-343-2626 www.renaissancehotels.com (see ad page 40)
Quarters Public & Contract Parking Garage, The 2222 Rio Grande St Ste 200...................................512-531-0123 (see ad page 36)
Rodeway Inn University — Downtown 2900 N IH-35.......................................................512-477-6395 (see ad page 51) Staybridge Suites Arboretum 10201 Stonelake Blvd...........................................512-349-0888 (see ad page 43 and back cover) Staybridge Suites Austin Airport 1611 Airport Commerce Dr....................................512-389-9767 (see ad page 43 and back cover)
PARKING
PHYSICIANS — ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY
Cook, Robert D MD PA 4150 N Lamar......................................................512-467-0978 (see ad page 51)
SCOOTERS
Lite Foot Bikes North and South Locations....................................512-351-3555 (see ad on inside back cover)
STUDENT HOUSING
Super 8 Motel — Austin 8128 N I-35.........................................................512-339-1300 (see ad page 51)
Block on Campus, The 2501 Pearl St.......................................................512-472-2562 theblockoncampus.com (see ad page 8)
TownePlace Suites by Marriott www.marriott.com/austin 10024 N Capital of Texas Hwy................................512-231-9360 (see ad page 50)
College Houses Cooperatives 1906 Pearl St.......................................................512-476-5678 (see ad page 42)
HOUSING SERVICE
University of Texas, Division of Housing & Food Service 200 W Dean Keeton St..........................................512-471-3136 www.utexas.edu/student/housing (see ad page 20)
JEWELRY
Mastercraft Jewelry 2921 W Waco Dr...................................................254-752-6789 (see ad page 30)
KNIVES
American Tomahawk Company 8824 Clay Pike Rd Byesville OH..............................740-685-2637 www.americantomahawk.com (see ad page 42)
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Dobie Center 2021 Guadalupe St...............................................512-505-1000 www.dobiecenter.com (see ad page 14)
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Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave. . .............................................512-232-0100 www.wildflower.org (see ad page on inside front cover)
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Parking & Transportation Services..............................512-471-7275 1815 Trinity. . .......................................www.utexas.edu/parking (see ad page 38-39)
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Energy and the Environment
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T is committed to the health and sustainability of the planet through global research initiatives as well as regional and local programs. The university has adopted a Campus Sustainability Policy, which supports the reduction of life-cycle costs, green building and design practices, educational programs and strict compliance with relevant environmental laws and regulations. The School of Architecture’s Center for Sustainable Development brings together researchers from a range of disciplines with interests in the connection between the built environment and sustainability. The center created the Alley Flat Initiative, combining innovative architectural designs, sustainable development technology and community development in East Austin. The center also houses the university’s Solar Decathlon Team (UTSolarD,) a research group of students and faculty who design and build a solar-powered house for a biennial competition in Washington, D.C. The 2007 house is now a permanent fixture at the McDonald Observatory. The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center was recognized for its contributions to landscape architecture and its efforts to develop sustainable standards for landscapes nationwide. The worldrenowned center has championed land restoration and conservation since its inception in 1982.
Preserving Texas: The entrance of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center welcomes visitors with an array of native plants from the Central Texas Hill Country, and south and west Texas.
The McCombs School of Business hosts an annual Sustainable Business Summit, which brings students and industry professionals to campus to analyze the best practices of companies who have integrated green strategies into their vision. UT’s Energy Institute combines the strengths of the Cockrell School of Engineering and the Jackson School of Geosciences with those of other schools within the university to advance solutions to today’s energy-related challenges. This multi-disciplinary unit seeks to become the leading national institute focusing on energy. The Bureau of Economic Geology in the Jackson School of Geosciences established the Advanced Energy Consortium, which is dedicated to the development of technology that increases oil and gas production and minimizes environmental impact by improving the recovery of existing and new hydrocarbon resources.
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