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The round table at 12PM today with Dr. Blanchard has been cancelled.

There will be a study abroad info session on Tuesday, February 20 at 5:00 PM in the CV Library. Dr. Skaggs will be leading a service learning based study abroad experience to the Dominican Republic. This is a great opportunity for students interested in non-profit work and learning about other cultures. Please RSVP if you plan to attend. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/service-learning-in-the-dominican-republic-information-session-tickets-43139320870

Service Learning In the Dominican Republic Information Session Join us for an information session about an upcoming service learning abroad experience in the Dominican Republic. This experience will take place in the summer of 2018; the service learning component will be from May 28 through June 4. Students will have the opportunity to work with local non-profi...

The Center for US Latin America Initiatives is hosting former president of Mexico Vicente Fox on Monday, February 19 at 5:30 PM in the Student Services Addition Auditorium. Mr. Fox will speak on his latest book, Let’s Move On: Beyond Fear & False Prophets. This event is free and open to the public.

This a great article about Hobson Wildenthal Honors College students Samee Ahmad, Clisha D'Souza, Linda Schiller, and Ben Wroblewski. These four students were presented with the Global Citizen Award by the Center for U.S. Latin American Initiatives for their extraordinary efforts during the Oaxaca study abroad experience last summer. http://ow.ly/lnGj30hH55E

Students Awarded For Humanitarian Work in Mexico - UT Dallas Magazine - The University of Texas at Dallas At the end of a summer internship, seven students opted to stay for an additional four weeks in the Mexican state of Oaxaca, but Ben Wroblewski, Samee Ahmad, Clisha D’Souza and Linda Schiller embarked on a decidedly bolder course.

The Honors College will be hosting an Education Abroad information table on January 18 from 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM in the Green Center Atrium. This will be a great chance to learn more about the programs UT Dallas offers and to ask any questions you have about study abroad.

Thomsen Fund tickets will be distributed on January 10 for February events. Tickets will be available at 8:15 AM in the Green Center Atrium.

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The Anson L. Clark Summer Research Program is a summer research program for incoming freshmen at UT Dallas. Students join active research groups and launch their research careers through an intensive summer experience. For Summer 2018 applicants, the first application deadline is coming up on January 3. You can find out more information about the Clark Summer Research Program and start an application using the link below.

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Quick reminder: Thomson Fund tickets will be available on Wednesday, December 13 beginning at 8:15 AM in the Green Center Atrium.

Graduating CV students present their capstone projects.

Students Awarded For Humanitarian Work in Mexico - UT Dallas Magazine - The University of Texas at Dallas At the end of a summer internship, seven students opted to stay for an additional four weeks in the Mexican state of Oaxaca, but Ben Wroblewski, Samee Ahmad, Clisha D’Souza and Linda Schiller embarked on a decidedly bolder course.

Please join our fall graduating seniors as they present their Honors Capstone Projects Thursday December 7, 3:00 –4:00 p.m. in GC Atrium. For CV students, this can count as one of the required CV events for the year.

Some of this year's topics are Leading Theories of Consciousness, Exploring the Music of Romeo and Juliet, Developing a Project-Based Curriculum, The Missing Chinese Monastic Generation,Fidelity Open Share Management,andThe Tarrant County Dichotomy to name a few.

Welcome and congratulations to the newest members of Phi Kappa Phi! http://ow.ly/nIW930fZx46

Xtine is an associate professor in the School of Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication at The University of Texas at Dallas. She co-directs SPACE Media Lab with Dr. Banner and Dr. Knight; and she regularly works in collaboration with LabSynthe directed by Dr. Dufour. She is an Advisory Board Member of the Feminist Research Collective. Friday, October 20 at 12:00 PM in the CV Library.

Space is limited, please check your email to RVSP. Pizza provided for those who RSVP.

Join Dr. Marilyn Kaplan for an informational session on studying abroad in Sydney, Australia. This faculty led program will offer students the unique opportunity to study in Sydney by bringing together academic instruction, private sector industry guest speakers, and government and NGO representatives to provide students a comprehensive understanding of the opportunities Australia offers entrepreneurs to develop innovative ideas. Thu, October 19, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM in the CV Library. If you would like pizza at the event, please check your email and RSVP.

Do you have an interest in studying abroad? Curious to hear from HWHC students about their study abroad experiences? Join us for a student-led workshop on study abroad programs. This a great opportunity to listen, learn, and ask questions from your fellow HWHC students on how they successfully found and completed a study abroad! Wed, October 18, from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM in RHS 1.001.

Please join us for a guest round table featuring Mr. Daryl Kimball, Executive Director of the Arms Control Association in Washington D.C. He will be discussing the recent North Korean nuclear tests, nuclear security, and the role of Congress in shaping the U.S. nuclear weapons program. The event will be on Thursday, October 12 at 4:00 PM in the CV Library. Check your email to RSVP.

Quick reminder that Thomsen Fund Tickets will be available on Wednesday, October 11 at 8:15 AM in the Green Center Atrium.

Quick reminder, there will be a student-led panel on research tomorrow on October 4 at 7:00 PM in RHS 1.001. If you are interested in joining a research lab, this is a great opportunity to learn more about the process. To RSVP, please check your email.

Are you an ECS major looking to meet some new people in CV? CV Council will be hosting a mixer for all ECS majors on September 29 in the Green Center Atrium / Patio area. We hope to see you there. Please check your email to RSVP.

Attention all A&H, ATEC, EPPS, IS, JSOM, Undeclared majors; CV Council will be hosting a mixer tonight in the Green Center Atrium / Patio area from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. This is a great chance to meet other students from the Hobson Wildenthal Honors College in your major. Please check your email to RSVP.

Please join us on September 28 at 3:00 PM in the CV Library for a meet and greet with Author David Wright, Professor of English at the University of Illinois. He is a former Fulbright Fellow to Brazil whose life story and experiences are as interesting and compelling as his written work. Wright’s in-progress novel tells the story of the Union army’s “African Brigade.” This unit made up of former slaves made a three-week long raid into North Carolina, from where most of the men had fled and still had family in bo***ge. Please check your email to RSVP.

Worried about landing your first internship? Curious to hear how other HWHC students found their internship? Join us for a student-led workshop on internships on Wednesday, September 27 at 7:00 PM in RHS 1.001

This a great opportunity to listen, learn, and ask questions from your fellow HWHC students on how they successfully found and completed an internship! Space is limited so please RSVP to secure a seat (check the most recent weekly email for an RSVP).

We still have a few Thomsen Fund tickets left for Miller, Mississippi for 9/22 & 9/29; please email Sheila Kelly for a pair of free tickets. http://ow.ly/Ky2S30fikVN

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Quick reminder: Round Table for students interested in the Green Fellowship Program. Thursday, September 14 at 4:00 PM in the CV Library.

Quick reminder: Thomsen Fund Tickets for October events will be available on Wednesday, September 13 at 8:15 AM in the Green Center Atrium.

To help those affected by Hurricane Harvey, the Office of Student Volunteerism (OSV) has compiled a relief effort guide for the campus community. The OSV is working with various groups, including student-athletes, to collect contributions from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily through Friday, Sept. 1, at a tent on Trellis Plaza. A variety of services, including the Comet Cupboard for students, are available to assist with stresses related to the storm. The Counseling Center is encouraging students seeking support to come by. Similarly, the Employee Assistance Program is available to faculty and staff, as well as their family members.

Please keep all those impacted by Hurricane Harvey in your thoughts during this difficult time.
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Did you know we have an volunteer group of EMT certified students, faculty, and staff that support the UT Dallas community? Check out this great story about the creation of the University Emergency Medical Response (UEMR) featuring McDermott Scholar and CV student Umer Nadir who serves as the unit's organizer and chief. http://ow.ly/PIv730eFW74

Students Form Volunteer Emergency Response Team on Campus - News Center - The University of Texas at Dallas UT Dallas students with emergency medical technician (EMT) training have organized a team of volunteer first responders to provide faster and more...

Welcome back to campus from everyone at UT Dallas. Get excited Comets! http://ow.ly/H0aZ30eyMfg

Let's Begin the New Academic Year with Resolve At the start of fall classes, I am always filled with renewed excitement and optimism. This is born of my joy at being able to work with so many...

Happy Eclipse Day! If you couldn't find a good pair of glasses to watch the eclipse , NASA is doing a live stream across the US. http://ow.ly/ViFn30ezh3O

NASA Eclipse 2017 Live - Streaming Video of August 21 Total Solar Eclipse Watch NASA's video streams of the August 21, 2017 total solar eclipse, broadcast on NASA television and live from locations across the country.

Welcome back to campus! Check out the official back to school guide for UT Dallas hosted by the News Center.
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Back to School: Your Guide to the First Days of Fall 2017 - News Center - The University of Texas at Dallas UT Dallas will open new facilities, including two apartment complexes and an alumni center, and expand its dining options that will further enhance...

Looking to get around campus or avoid traffic jams when trying to get to class in the morning? Check out some of the new developments for parking and transportation at UT Dallas beginning this fall. http://ow.ly/ZPt530euhSE

University Rolls Out Transportation, Parking Upgrades for Start of Fall 2017 Semester - News Center - The University of Texas at Dallas The fall semester brings several transportation features that make it easier for students, faculty and staff to arrive to campus, quickly find...

The running joke is that the cranes at UT Dallas never leave, they just change location. http://ow.ly/Aecd30eugLe

University Unveils New Alumni Center, Housing, Adds Dining Options - News Center - The University of Texas at Dallas This fall semester, The University of Texas at Dallas will debut new facilities, including two apartment complexes and an alumni center, and expand...

Congratulations to Nancy Fairbank for winning the Phi Kappa Phi Urann Fellowship! http://ow.ly/ndWd30dE4ly