Monday,
March 2, 2015
Follow UT Dallas:
CVL Science Series
Monday, March 2 (noon - 1 p.m.)
Title: The Representation of Episodic Memory in Single Neurons of the Human Hippocampus
Speaker: Dr. John Wixted, University of California, San Diego. more info
Biomedical Lecture
Monday, March 2 (1:30 - 2:30 p.m.)
Talk focuses on biomedical microfluidic devices.
Speaker: Dr. Kwang W. Oh, University at Buffalo. more info
Comet Countdown to Commencement
Monday, March 2 (2 - 6 p.m.)
Gather information about commencement, alumni benefits, job search assistance and more. Free T-shirts for seniors while supplies last. more info
Free HIV Testing
Tuesday, March 3 (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
Students can sign up for free HIV testing in the Student Wellness Center. You must sign up for testing before the testing date. more info
International Student Tax Filing Workshop
Tuesday, March 3 (2 - 3:30 p.m.)
If you are an international student who did not receive U.S. Source Income, but were present in the United States more than 30 days in 2014, you will need fill out an 8843 form. more info
Coffee Break with Research Development: Contacting Program Managers
Tuesday, March 3 (3 - 4 p.m.)
Have a cup of coffee, grab a cookie and join a discussion during an hour-long session designed for all levels of grant writing. more info
Diversity Dialogues
Tuesday, March 3 (5 - 7 p.m.)
The Diversity Dialogues is an interactive and engaging activity that is designed to provide you the opportunity to hear and share diverse cultural perspectives. more info
DCS Series
Wednesday, March 4 (9 - 10 a.m.)
Title: Exploring Implicit Understanding of Engineering Ethics in Students Teams
Speaker: Dr. Matt Brown and Eun Ah Lee, PhD student, UT Dallas more info
Information Security Awareness Certificate - Viruses/Malware
Wednesday, March 4 (10 - 11:30 a.m.)
Learn techniques for spotting scams and fraud as well as learning how to tell viruses and malware from hoaxes. more info
Police Department Workshop - Traffic Laws and Safe Driving
Wednesday, March 4 (2 - 3 p.m.)
The UT Dallas and Dallas police departments have worked together to create a series of three workshops designed to address international students’ concerns. more info
Road Warriors Commuter Break
Wednesday, March 4 (2 - 5 p.m.)
Take a break from your day. Snacks will be provided while supplies last. more info
Physics Colloquium
Wednesday, March 4 (4 - 5:15 p.m.)
Title: Effective Potentials and Morphological Transitions for Binary Black-Hole Spin Precession
Speaker: Dr. Michael Kesden, UT Dallas. more info
Information Security Awareness Certificate - Viruses/Malware
Wednesday, March 4 (6 - 7:30 p.m.)
In this session, learn about viruses and phishing in depth. Participants will also learn security best practices to help protect themselves and their data. more info
Cinematheque: 'The Wind Rises'
Wednesday, March 4 (7:30 p.m.)
Nearsighted from a young age and unable to be a pilot, Jiro joins a major Japanese engineering company in 1927 and becomes one of the world's most innovative and accomplished airplane designers. more info
ECS Lecture
Thursday, March 5 (10 - 11 a.m.)
Topic: Computational Single Molecule Barcoding for Single-Cell Transcriptomics: Deciphering the Cellular Heterogeneity in Development
Speaker: Dr. Ahmet F. Coskun, California Institute of Technology. more info
OPT Workshop for F-1 Students
Thursday, March 5 (2:30 - 3:45 p.m.)
Learn about the OPT application process, employment and travel considerations, and reporting requirements. more info
NEXT TOPIC: What is an Artist Talk?
Thursday, March 5 (7p.m.)
During his lecture, Daniel Atkinson will explore different methods and approaches artists have taken in speaking about their works that abandon the traditional, chronological narratives many expect. more info
Education Abroad Walk-in Advising
Friday, March 6 (8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
Come to the International Center during our Education Abroad walk-in hours for advising without an appointment. more info
ECS Lecture
Friday, March 6 (11 a.m. - noon)
Topic: Integrating Structure and Control Design Using the Tensegrity Paradigm
Speaker: Dr. Robert Skelton, University of California, San Diego. more info
ECS Lecture
Friday, March 6 (1 - 2 p.m.)
Topic: Fully-Integrated CMOS Platforms for Microwave-Based Label-Free Chemical/Biochemical Sensing
Speaker: Dr. Kamran Entesari, Texas A&M. more info
Neuroscience Brownbag Series
Friday, March 6 (1 - 2 p.m.)
Topic: Post-herpetic Neuralgia: Pathobiological Insights from Rodent Models
Speaker: Vaskar Das, UT Dallas. more info
Ad Astra Lecture Series
Saturday, March 7 (2 p.m.)
Sophia Roosth, assistant professor of science history at Harvard University, will give talks on synthetic biology. Roosth’s research focuses on the 20th- and 21st-century life sciences. more info
Annual Texas Guitar Competition and Festival: Fabio Montomoli in Concert
Saturday, March 7 (4 p.m.)
Fabio Montomoli is recognized by critics as one of the best interpreters of the international scene for his beautiful sound, power, and wide variety of timbres. more info
Annual Texas Guitar Competition and Festival: Xuefei Yang in Concert
Saturday, March 7 (8 p.m.)
International sensation Xuefei Yang, admired for weaving Asian and western musical traditions, performs the featured concert of the Guitar Competition and Festival. more info
Gustavo Romero in Concert
Sunday, March 8 (2 p.m.)
Concert pianist Gustavo Romero is known for the technical brilliance and interpretive depth of his playing, as well as his commitment to in-depth exploration of individual composers. more info
Helen Suzman Exhibition
Feb. 23 - March 27
The M.B. & Edna Zale Foundation is sponsoring a traveling exhibition highlighting the work of Helen Suzman, a former South African parliamentarian who devoted her life to fighting apartheid laws. more info
‘Who’s Afraid of Chuck and George?’
Feb. 13 - April 4
Artist duo Brian Jones and Brian Scott work together as “Chuck & George,” who are alternately the protagonists and antagonists of a campy universe. more info
Love Us for Good
Feb. 27 - March 13
Love Us For Good is a multi-media exhibition of works from members of 500X Gallery in Dallas. Recently celebrating its 35th anniversary, 500X is the oldest artist-run space in Texas. The show is curated by Diane Durant, outgoing president of 500X. more info
Reclaiming the F Word: In Defense of Feminism
March 3 - 5
The campus community is invited to meet on the Plinth and identify their inner feminist. more info
President's Volunteer Service Award Reception
March 3 - 10
The President's Volunteer Service Awards have been developed to thank and honor Americans who engage in volunteer service. more info
14th Annual Texas Guitar Competition and Festival
March 5 - 7
The School of Arts and Humanities at will host the 14th annual Texas Guitar Competition and Festival with performances from a number of international musicians. more info
Media Contact: Office of Media Relations, UT Dallas (972) 883-2155. newscenter@utdallas.edu
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To purchase tickets, click here from a desktop or laptop computer.STEAM Advocate to Share His Vision at Lecture
John Maeda — an artist, graphic designer, computer scientist and educator — will speak March 4 at the second talk in this year’s ATEC Distinguished Lecture Series at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
John Maeda
Maeda’s talk, “Turning STEM into STEAM,” will illustrate the concept of combining science, technology, engineering and math — the STEM subjects — with another letter, an “A” for art. read more
- Accolades
Marketing Professor Wins Best Paper Award
Dr. Daniel Rajaratnam
Dr. Daniel Rajaratnam, clinical professor of marketing at the Naveen Jindal School of Management, and his coauthors were awarded the Sheth Foundation Best Paper Award for their paper published in 2014 in the Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science.
The paper, “The Intellectual Ecology of Mainstream Marketing Research: An Inquiry into the Place of Marketing in the Family of Business Disciplines,” was selected by the editorial review board from 38 papers published out of 539 papers submitted to the journal in 2014.
- Comet Sports
Baseball vs. Concordia
Friday, March 6, 2 p.m.
Baseball vs. Concordia
(doubleheader) Saturday, March 7, noon and 2 p.m.
To view upcoming tournaments and games, visit cometsports.utdallas.edu.
- Volunteerism
- OSV Info Booth
Monday, March 2 (11 a.m. - noon)
Scottish Rite Hospital (Off-campus)
Wednesday, March 4 (1 - 4:30 p.m.)
Homework Helpers (Off-campus)
Thursday, March 5 (3 - 5 p.m.)
Richardson Animal Hospital (Off-campus)
Saturday, March 7 (9 a.m. - noon)
Volunteer opportunities are available on an ongoing basis. For more events, consult the listings on the Office of Student Volunteerism website.
- Career Center
- Learn Strategic Interviewing Skills
Monday, March 2 (2 - 2:45 p.m.)
JSOM CMC Workshop: Interviewing Strategies
Monday, March 2 (5:30 - 6:30 p.m.)
JSOM CMC Resume Workshop
Tuesday, March 3 (11 a.m. - noon)
CPT Information Session
Tuesday, March 3 (11 - 12:30 p.m.)
JSOM CMC Workshop: Resume Pop-ups
Tuesday, March 3 (1 - 3 p.m.)
Conducting an Effective Job Search
Wednesday, March 4 (1 - 1:45 p.m.)
JSOM Wells Fargo Information Session
Thursday, March 5 (4 - 6 p.m.)
JSOM CMC Workshop: Write a Killer Resume
Thursday, March 5 (5 - 6 p.m.)
JSOM CMC Mock Interviews
Friday, March 6 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
Career Advice and a Slice
Friday, March 6 (noon - 1 p.m.)
The center provides resources, employer connections and assistance in support of career paths for students and alumni. For future events, consult listings on the Career Center calendar and JSOM Career Management Center websites.
- Social Media
- A number of UT Dallas departments and organizations provide social media channels. A list is available on the Social Media Directory page.