#UTAustin

[ww92030]

8.19.2023 [Taken by T/copperproto for T/longhornfurries university event.]

[austinstudying]

Some pictures of campus throughout the week

I took a majority of them during the UT vs OU football game (a lot of people were in Dallas for that game hence why there aren’t that many people around)

We lost that game

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[jaysgg]

UT Austin Students! This is a cool Notebook for YOU.

*UT Austin T-Shirts!

*Orange University NOTEBOOK!

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[alexanderrogge]

The University of Texas-Austin Trombone Choir performed the works of James Kazik, David Faleris, Steven Verhelst, Kevin Day, Christian Guillen, Manny Albam, Madeline Lee, and Michael Davis, and featured Evan Williams from the National Symphony Orchestra and TSgt. David Gonzalez & MSgt. Darren Workman from the USAF Band at The U.S. Army Band 2025 American Trombone Workshop; Dr. Nathaniel Brickens, conducting. #UTAustin #UTA #Longhorns #HookEm #NationalSymphony #NSO #USAFBand #AirForceMusic #TromboneChoir #Trombone #ATW2025 #ATW #Music

[healthyhorns]

Navigating Finals Season: Tips for Stress Management and Self-Care 

Finals season can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. Rocky Hopkins, Graduate Student Assistant for the Longhorn Wellness Peer Educator Program, Madison Buckley, Mental Health Promotion Student Assistant, and Audrey Rovillain, public health major and Longhorn Wellness Peer Educator, share their tips for managing stress, balancing study time and practicing self-care during finals. Whether you're an undergraduate or graduate student, these strategies can help you prioritize well-being and tackle the challenges of finals. 

About Rocky Hopkins  Rocky is a master's student in health behavior and health education at UT Austin. She serves as a Graduate Student Assistant for the Longhorn Wellness Peer Educator Program and is an active member of Sigma Alpha Iota, a music fraternity focused on community empowerment through music. 

About Madison Buckley  Madison, an exercise science undergraduate student with a pre-health certificate, is passionate about mental health promotion. She works as a Mental Health Promotion Student Assistant with the Longhorn Wellness Center and is involved in Texas Athletics' Sports Medicine and Dell Medical School’s Health Science Pipeline Program. 

About Audrey Rovillain  Audrey, a public health major from Houston, is a Longhorn Wellness Peer Educator, helping to promote wellness on campus. She is also involved in the Natural Sciences Council, SPARK Magazine, and the EdEN Interns program, where she teaches elementary school students about gardening and nutrition. 

Here are their top tips for staying calm, focused and balanced during finals. 

Tip #1: Set Boundaries and Prioritize Well-Being  Both Madison and Rocky stress the importance of protecting your physical and mental health. Rocky emphasizes getting enough sleep: “Instead of staying up all night, I go to bed at a reasonable hour and wake up early to finish any remaining work.” Audrey agrees, noting that adequate sleep helps maintain motivation and focus. Madison also recommends “mind breaks,” like walking, adjusting posture, or listening to music, to help recharge and reduce stress. 

Tip #2: Break Tasks Into Smaller Chunks and Take Regular Breaks  A structured approach helps prevent burnout. Rocky uses hour-long study sessions followed by 20–25-minute breaks. Audrey suggests creating daily study plans to stay on track, while both emphasize the importance of regular breaks. Audrey uses activities like journaling or drawing to reset, while Rocky enjoys creative outlets like Zentangling to de-stress. 

Tip #3: Practice Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques  Managing stress is also about staying centered. Madison uses deep breathing, stretching and walks to clear her mind. Rocky combines stress balls with slow breathing for relaxation, while Audrey recommends stepping away from devices during breaks and using mindfulness activities like meditation or journaling to recharge. 

Tip #4: Reflect and Adjust for the Future  Reflection is key to improving your study habits. Madison recommends starting earlier and attending more office hours next time. Rocky and Audrey both reflect on what worked well in their time management and study strategies, aiming to fine-tune their approach for future exams. 

Tip #5: Transition Smoothly Between School and Home Life  The shift from school to home life can be challenging. Madison suggests taking breaks at home to recharge with food and connect with friends. Rocky sets expectations with family and friends about availability during finals, while Audrey prioritizes relaxing by changing into comfortable clothes and unwinding when she gets home. 

Final Thoughts  Finals week doesn’t have to be a stressful experience. By setting boundaries, breaking tasks into smaller steps, practicing mindfulness and reflecting on your progress, you can reduce stress and improve your performance. Remember, taking care of yourself throughout the process is key—good luck, and you've got this! 

For more information on the Longhorn Wellness Center and the programs and services offered, visit healthyhorns.utexas.edu/lwc. 

- Laura Kinch, Associate Director, Communication and Marketing, Healthyhorns

[travisdrivingschool]

Austin’s College Campuses: Why Students Should Take Drivers Ed Before Navigating UT and ACC 🚗🎓

Navigating Austin’s busy college campuses—like The University of Texas (UT) and Austin Community College (ACC)—can be overwhelming for new drivers. With packed parking lots, heavy pedestrian traffic, cyclists zipping by, and an abundance of one-way streets, getting around these campuses safely requires more than just basic driving skills.

At Travis Driving School, we understand the unique challenges that students face when driving around Austin’s campuses, and that’s why our drivers ed courses are designed to help you gain the confidence and skills you need to navigate these busy areas like a pro. Whether you’re commuting to class or driving through the heart of the city, taking drivers ed before you start college can make all the difference.

1. Mastering Campus Traffic at UT and ACC

College campuses are full of distractions—bustling students, busy crosswalks, and constant traffic from buses and bikes. As a student at UT or ACC, you’ll encounter tight streets, confusing intersections, and lots of distractions that can make driving stressful.

Travis Driving School provides students with real-world training, helping you learn how to manage traffic around campus while staying focused on the road. Our drivers ed program emphasizes defensive driving techniques, so you’re prepared to handle Austin’s chaotic campus traffic safely.

2. Handling Parking Challenges at Austin’s Campuses

Parking at UT and ACC can be a nightmare. With limited spots, tight parking garages, and overcrowded lots, finding a safe place to park is a challenge in itself. New drivers often struggle with parallel parking or navigating crowded parking structures, which can lead to unnecessary stress.

In our drivers ed courses at Travis Driving School, we teach students essential parking skills, from mastering parallel parking on busy streets near campus to confidently maneuvering through tight spaces in parking garages. Knowing how to park safely and efficiently will make your daily commute to class much easier.

3. Navigating Public Transit and Cyclists Around Campus

Both UT and ACC are filled with cyclists, pedestrians, and buses that crisscross the campuses every day. Sharing the road with so many different types of transportation can be tricky, and if you’re not prepared, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.

Travis Driving School teaches you how to safely share the road with public transit and cyclists, helping you understand the rules of the road for bike lanes, bus stops, and crosswalks. By learning these skills in drivers ed, you’ll be ready to navigate Austin’s college campuses with confidence.

4. Becoming a Confident, Independent Driver

As a college student, driving gives you freedom and independence, but with that freedom comes responsibility. By taking drivers ed at Travis Driving School, you’ll gain the skills you need to drive safely around campus, and more importantly, the confidence to navigate Austin’s roads on your own.

From mastering campus traffic to navigating the city’s highways, our drivers ed program ensures that you’re ready to tackle any driving challenge that comes your way.

Conclusion: Get Ready for Campus Life with Travis Driving School

If you’re heading to UT, ACC, or any other college campus in Austin, taking drivers ed is a smart first step toward becoming a confident and safe driver. Whether you’re navigating campus streets or the city’s busy highways, Travis Driving School is here to help you learn everything you need to know.

Stay ahead of the traffic, park like a pro, and handle Austin’s roads with ease—sign up for drivers ed at Travis Driving School and start your college journey on the right foot! 🚗🎓

[clairwil]

Jen Easterly and Bobby Chesney talk cybersecurity at Texas Tribune Festival 2023

Jen Easterly, Director of The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) discusses cybersecurity with Bobby Chesney Dean of the University of Texas Law School at the Texas Tribune Festival 2023 CISA Jen Easterly & Dean Bobby Chesney It’s the first day of the 2023 Texas Tribune Festival in Austin and at the Omni Trademark Ballroom it’s a full-court press for CISA Jen Easterly and UT…

[gamma-xi-delta]

SORORITY RUSH WEEK VLOG (+ bid day) 2023 : The University of Texas at Austin

Published by Audrey Atienza

[podfic-pals]

Hi Podfic Pals - I'm a grad student and am doing a project on podfic listeners and creators. I've been an avid fanfic reader my whole life but more recently discovered podfics. They've opened a whole new world of fandom for me. I was wondering if you would be open to a conversation about podfics? I'd love to learn about your creative process and journey as a fan. Any information you can share is greatly appreciated. Hope we connect soon!

Hi 🤗🤗

Your project sounds intriguing and we’d be interested in more information about what kind of paper you’re writing or what thesis you’re posing. If you‘d be able to email us your questions, we could either answer them collectively or individually, though not every pal is comfortable answering questions or being mentioned by name.

We’d like to know a bit more before we give a definitive yes to participating. — We hope that’s okay with you and we look forward to your email at podficpals@gmail.com 😊

[nando161mando]

When the public university administrators call in #police do their dirty work, maybe it’s time to take #FreePalestine #protest to the public streets outside their homes. #UTAustin #Austin

[ww92030]

OPERATING SYSTEMS (CS439H) - 12 DAYS REMAIN

[austinstudying]

What I am doing today

I have a final exam for General physics 2 on Monday.

I will go skim through the chapters in the textbook and mindmap the concepts I don't fully understand.

I will be studying on the Amtrak train from Austin to home. TY to @amtrak-official for reminding me about how much I love the amtrak train.

Chapters I want to cover today:

Lens

Magnetism

Electromagnetism

[subtextures]

Quick Response to “The Laughter of the Sphinx” by Michael Palmer

I found “The Laughter of the Sphinx” by Michael Palmer on one of our bookshelves a couple of days ago. I finished it today. Back in the early 80’s while still an undergrad at UTAustin, I spent an inordinate amount of time in the Half-Price Book store which was then located at 15th and Lavaca (now torn down and replaced by a bank building, like much of Austin). I would spend hours going through the record albums, or poetry section, both of which were rather large. (Poetry is no longer a very large section in any of the Half-Price book stores nowadays). Emily Dickinson wrote that she knew something was poetry when the back of her head exploded when she read it. In the early 80’s, while my head did not explode, I would feel the words thicken on the page, taking on a physicality which went beyond the page. This would happen even if I could not understand what the poem was saying. I felt this when I read Pound and Ashbery for the first time, and still happens whenever I read Dickinson.  It happened when I read Michael Palmer’s “Notes for Echo Lake” standing in the cold aisle of the poorly heated Half-Price Books. Over the years I continued to read and buy copies of Palmer’s work. I’m not sure he has gotten easier to read, or I am not as shallow a reader as I was in my early 20’s, but I did find more to hang on to than I did in my youth. If you have not read Palmer, “The Laughter of the Sphinx” would be a good place to start. It is an abstract and surrealistic delight, while sometimes taking on the concrete feel of the Objectivists. Perhaps I’ve been reading too much George Oppen lately, but several times in “The Laughter of the Sphinx” the poems read like Objectivist pieces. In an interview I read with Palmer decades ago, he said he did not like the term avant-garde because it assumed a direction. I love getting lost in his poetry.

(February 22, 2025)

[jaysgg]

University of Texas at Austin! These are the coolest T-Shirts for YOU.

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[alexanderrogge]

The National Tenor Trombone Solo Competition Finals for Division III featured Ryuto Hibino, Josh Stout, and Darren Brady performing Bluebells of Scotland by Arthur Pryor at The U.S. Army Band 2025 American Trombone Workshop. #TianjinJuilliardSchool #Juilliard #UTAustin #UTA #Longhorns #HookEm #EastmanSchool #Eastman #Rochester #GoJackets #TenorTrombone #Trombone #ATW2025 #ATW #Music