Past Events
Jan
19
2026
University Closed - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2026
The University of Texas Marine Science Institute will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of the holiday.
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Jan
15
2026
Public Lecture Series 2026
The 2026 public lecture series features in-person presentations by scientists on their research and programs, free for everyone to attend. Lectures are held at 7:00 PM at the Patton Center, with doors opening at 6:30 PM.
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm • In Person
Speaker(s): Paula Baker
Jan
12
2026
Popcorn Social - Campus Community Event
Pop into the new year by joining us for a Popcorn Social on Monday, January 12, at 1:00 PM in the Lyceum as we begin the spring semester.
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm • In Person
Jan
9
2026
Departmental Seminar
Learning from (sparse) observations through the lens of models
11:00 am – 12:00 pm • Hybrid
Speaker(s): Patrick Heimbach
Jan
8
2026
Public Lecture Series 2026
The 2026 public lecture series features in-person presentations by scientists on their research and programs, free for everyone to attend. Lectures are held at 7:00 PM at the Patton Center, with doors opening at 6:30 PM.
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm • In Person
Speaker(s): Emily Hyde
Dec
23
2025
University Closed - Winter Break
The University of Texas Marine Science Institute will be observing Winter Break from December 23, 2025, to January 2, 2026.
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Dec
12
2025
Retirement Celebration for Patricia Garlough and Eva Gonzales
Please join us in celebrating the retirements of Patricia “Patty” Garlough and Eva Gonzales on Friday, December 12th, from 9:30–10:30 AM in the Lyceum.
9:30 am – 10:30 am • In Person
Dec
8
2025
Cookie Swap - Campus Community Event
Please join us for our Cookie Swap on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the Campus Commons for an afternoon of seasonal refreshments.
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm • In Person
Nov
24
2025
Holiday Light Display - Campus Community Event
Join us Monday, November 24th, at 2:00 PM in the Campus Commons for an ornament decorating session.
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm • In Person
Nov
24
2025
Fall Break Notice
Students at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute will observe Fall Break from November 24 to November 29, 2025, in observance of Thanksgiving. The university will be closed on November 27 and 28, 2025.
8:00 am – 5:00 pm