Past Events

Upcoming Past

Mar

27

2026

aqueous Performance

Dr. Rosemary Candelario of the UT Austin Department of Theatre and Dance will present aqueous, a public performance, at 5:45 PM at the Wetland Education Center.

5:45 pm – 6:15 pm In Person

Speaker(s): Rosemary Candelario - UT Austin Department of Theatre and Dance

Mar

27

2026

Bridging Knowledge and Action: Environmental Challenges, Community Engagement, and Pedagogy

A panel discussion featuring University of Texas at Austin scholars explores how collaboration and community engagement can address environmental challenges, followed by a public Butoh performance.

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm In Person

Speaker(s): Dr. C. J. Alvarez - Department of Mexican American and Latino Studies, Dr. Jackie Cuevas - Department of English, Dr. Megan Poole - Department of Rhetoric and Writing, and Dr. Donnie Johnson Sackey - Department of Rhetoric and Writing

Mar

16

2026

Spring Break Notice

Students at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute will observe Spring Break from March 16–21, 2026.

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Mar

13

2026

Dissertation Defense

Assessing the risk of perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS) to the early life stage of an estuarine dependent sportfish, the red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus).

10:00 am – 11:00 am Hybrid

Speaker(s): Kathleen Roark - PhD Candidate

Mar

6

2026

Student Travel Award Seminar

Travel awards support students in presenting or conducting research or creative projects at academic or professional conferences. These awards help cover travel-related expenses for activities that have been accepted or submitted for presentation.

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Hybrid

Speaker(s): Sabrina Heiser, Laura Sisk-Hackworth, Bea DiBona, Ariel Bellatin, and Aneena Raju

Mar

6

2026

Employee Appreciation Day - Campus Community Event

Join us for Employee Appreciation Day on Friday, March 6, at 2:00 PM in the Lyceum.

2:00 pm – 2:30 pm In Person

Feb

26

2026

Using Technology to Understand Migratory Birds in their Coastal Habitat

The University of Texas Marine Science Institute hosts a public lecture series, bringing scientists to the stage to share engaging talks on marine science, coastal ecosystems and research discoveries.

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Hybrid

Feb

19

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): Andrew Orgill and Tess Kelly

Feb

13

2026

Chinese New Year Celebration

Celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse with us at UTMSI’s Chinese New Year Celebration on Friday, February 13, 2026, at the Campus Commons, featuring cultural activities, shared learning, Chinese food, and an optional homemade dessert share.

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm In Person

Feb

13

2026

Departmental Seminar

Controls on nutrient distributions in the deep-water region of the Gulf of Mexico

11:00 am – 12:00 pm Hybrid

Speaker(s): Victor Camacho