Past Events
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