Ex Nihilo, UT’s undergraduate philosophy journal, is announcing a call for papers for publication in the spring semester. Ex Nihilo is run entirely by UT students with the aim of showcasing the philosophical talent of UT’s undergraduates. This is a great opportunity for committed students of philosophy to demonstrate their knowledge and writing skills and [...]

7:30PM this Thursday, Dec. 2 is the last Joynes Reading Room literary event of 2010, an evening with visiting Canadian poet Stephen Scobie. Scobie is the author of more than twenty books of poetry and criticism, and is Professor Emeritus at the University of Victoria. He will share recent work inspired by the American folk [...]

Dr. Carver has announced that he will match any total amount of money we collect — up to $200! for our Donation Drive to Support LiveWorks of Austin. Through December 7, LAH will be collecting monetary donations to purchase gift cards to stores like HEB and Wal-Mart for those in need. Please drop by the LAH [...]

2011 HIA FELLOWSHIP June 2 – July 3, 2011 Amsterdam · Berlin · Copenhagen · Paris · Warsaw Application deadline: January 10, 2011 Applications and more details available online. Humanity in Action (HIA) is accepting applications for our 2011 Fellowship Programs in Europe from talented college students and recent graduates. HIA invites applications from college [...]

Apply to be a counselor at UT’s Subiendo Academy! Subiendo: The Academy for Rising Leaders According to the U.S. Census, between 2000 and 2006, Hispanics accounted for one-half of the nation’s growth. Hispanics are the largest and youngest minority group in the United States. One-in-five schoolchildren is Hispanic. One-in-four newborns is Hispanic. According to the [...]

Before you cram your face for Thanksgiving and cram for finals, come to the LAH office and ‘Cram the jar full of cash’ for LifeWorks of Austin. Bring in a dollar, two, or more! Any amount you can cram in the jar will help LAHSC purchase $25.00 gift cards for families in need. Let’s see [...]

The first-ever All-Honors Formal in UT’s history is this Saturday from 7-11pm at the Neill Cochran House Museum (2310 San Gabriel)! An LAHSC representative will be in the LAH office all day Thursday and Friday selling tickets for $10 (tickets will be $12 at the door). Visit the facebook event for more info.

In collaboration with the Austin Center for Photography, the Joynes Reading Room will host a panel discussion on Thursday, Nov. 18th, at 7PM, with four outstanding photographers. The theme of the panel will be “Growing Up in Texas”. The University of Texas Press has provided some free copies of coffee table books by two of [...]

Read a great book over Winter Break and discuss it with a fabulous professor in January. Sign up in the LAH office. Ransom Reading Groups: The Finkler Question by Howard Jacobson, Discussion Leader:  Professor Larry Carver Freedom by Jonathan Franzen, Discussion Leader: Professor Paul Sullivan Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder, Discussion Leader: Professor Sheldon [...]

January 6 Thursday 5:00 pm: Tuition payment deadline for undergraduate students who registered for the spring semester by November 5. Tuition may be paid in full or in installments January 10 Monday Add/drop for the spring semester for students who have registered and paid their tuition January 13-14 Thursday–Friday Add/drop for the spring semester for [...]

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