#UTAustin

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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

[instructionsonback]

[angelhandstattoo]

Our next stop on our day of art in Austin was the @blantonmuseum on the campus of @utaustintx - first to the this exquisite Ellsworth Kelly exhibit in its own building. Reminiscent of a church, it’s a secular celebration of color and light, and the shifting light of the day and seasons. There were panels of color block black and white, representing the stations of the cross, and the 18 foot wooden monolith (the “altar”) was carved from a single piece of wood. It was beautiful and breathtaking 🟥🟧🟨🟩🟦🟪 . . @joatwood @gutzrobert @vckijonespittman @karenmaness #austin #texas #utaustin #blantonmuseum #ellsworthkelly #colorandlight #stainedglass #secularchurch #art #artist #artistsoninstagram #texasart #theartofthehollywoodbackdrop #oldfriends #artteacher #beauty #grateful (at The Blanton Museum of Art) https://www.instagram.com/p/CptT1R3tGOf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[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! 🚗🎓

[alexanderrogge]

The National Tenor Trombone Solo Competition Finals featured Nathanael Peters, Ross Ganske, and Riley Carr playing Fantaisie by Sigismond Stojowski in Division I at The U.S. Army Band 2024 American Trombone Workshop. #BiolaPride #Biola #UTAustin #Longhorns #HookEm #ValdostaState #VState #BlazerNation #TenorTrombone #Trombone #ATW2024 #ATW #Music

[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

[mark-matos]

🧠✨MIND-READING AI REVEALS STORIES IN YOUR HEAD!📚🔮 #MindReading #AI

Remember those epic sci-fi movies where characters could read minds? Like in Chronicles of Riddick, Star Wars, The Matrix, and Dune? 🎥🚀 Well, scientists at The University of Texas at Austin are turning fiction into reality with a semantic decoder that translates brain activity into text! 😱

🔬 The system uses fMRI scanners and AI (similar to ChatGPT & Google's Bard) to transform brain activity from listening to or imagining stories into text - just like mind-reading powers in our favorite sci-fi universes! 🧠💥 No surgical implants needed! 🏥✨

🧪 This groundbreaking research brings us closer to the telepathic abilities we've seen in Chronicles of Riddick, Star Wars, The Matrix, and Dune! 🎬💫 Imagine communicating like a Jedi or a Bene Gesserit! 🤯

🚫 Fear not, sci-fi fans! The system only works with cooperative participants who've willingly trained the decoder. Untrained or resistant participants won't produce intelligible results, so no evil empires will misuse this technology! 🚷🔐

🔜 The system still relies on fMRI machines, but this research could pave the way for more portable brain-imaging systems, bringing us closer to the sci-fi world we've always dreamed of! 🌐💼

[utexjim]

Another awesome #TEDxUTAustin event 👏 always learning, Showcase was inspirational 👨‍🏫 #TEDxTalks #TED #tedtalks #howandwhy #UT #UTAustin #TEDxUTAustin2023 #TEDx (at LBJ Presidential Library & Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpGmB5BpM9H/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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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

[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 😊

[angelhandstattoo]

Our last event on our big Saturday day of art and activity was this cool UT event at SXSW at Bangers, where our gal @karenmaness scored us VIP passes, as her students built 2 separate displays for the event. The first was a corrugated plastic replica of UT Tower, with various synchronized projections; and the second was a Lamborghini replica with some awesome LED lighting and projected images as well. After enjoying country group Lucius, we had some great food and cocktails until the “speakeasy” ended and we walked around a bit to check out the SXSW action - where I snapped that last pic from the HBO venue of that oh-so-iconic White Lotus line. It was a super fun night; we got to meet some of Karen’s students, enjoy some fun perks, have some deep conversation, and I got to walk the streets of Austin in my Buddy Holly tshirt and Tony Lama cowboy boots (sadly not pictured)…a wonderful end to the most amazing day of art and culture, with these cherished people 🥰🧡🐂 . . @joatwood @karenmaness @gutzrobert @vckijonespittman #austin #texas #sxsw #utaustin #bangersaustin #luciusband #countrymusic #oldfriends #artistsoninstagram #artist #art #hookemhorns #buddyholly #vip #speakeasy #cvjh #cvhs #sandiegans #sandiegotattooartist #tattooer #ladytattooers #texasartist (at Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpvf5zxOaXm/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[healthyhorns]

University Health Services Appoints Susan Hochman as New Executive Director 

In October, Associate Vice President of Health and Well-being, Dr. Chris Brownson, announced the appointment of Susan Hochman as Executive Director of University Health Services. 

Hochman’s passion for college health began more than 20 years ago when she was an undergraduate student employee for Watkins Health Services, the student health center at the University of Kansas, where she first discovered her commitment to improving health and well-being for college students. She maintained her involvement in student health while pursuing her Master of Public Health degree at Emory University. Since that time, she has continued to develop her career as a college health professional. 

Hochman came to The University of Texas at Austin and University Health Services from Columbia University in 2010 as the manager of the Health Promotion Resource Center, which is now the Longhorn Wellness Center. In this role, Hochman was instrumental in reshaping the department’s approach to health promotion, strategic planning for priority programs and re-envisioned and chaired the UT Wellness Network, a campus-wide coalition focused on the health and wellness needs of faculty, staff and students.  

In 2012, Hochman transitioned to Assistant Director of University Health Services where she played a vital role on the UHS leadership team and oversaw assessment and evaluation, provided administrative oversight to the Health Promotion Resource Center, led strategic communication plans and brand development, and oversaw Nutrition Services.  

Hochman’s leadership expanded further in 2018, when she became Director for Strategic Initiatives for the Healthyhorns portfolio, which includes University Health Services, the Counseling and Mental Health Center, and the Longhorn Wellness Center. In this capacity, she provided strategic leadership for the Health Information Technology and Clinical Data Informatics and Research teams, optimizing data to inform departmental decisions and advance the field of college health. She also led the Healthyhorns Public Information Team, guiding the team in strategic communications, marketing and brand efforts. During the pandemic, Hochman played a key role as the point person for COVID-19 related health messaging for UT. She was named Executive Director for Strategic Initiatives in March of 2024 as she supported the conceptualization of the University’s strategic initiative related to health and well-being. 

In 2018, Hochman won the the Texas Parents Staff Merit Award an award that annually recognizes select employees within Division of Student Affairs who contribute to a culture of excellence. Hochman has also received the Eyes of Texas Excellence Award which is given to faculty, administration, or staff members at the University of Texas at Austin for their outstanding contributions to student life. 

Beyond her work at UT Austin, Hochman is also a fellow of the American College Health Association where she has held numerous leadership positions, including: serving as the association’s Vice President, playing a vital role in the Guidelines Taskforce where she was on the writing team for the Framework for a Comprehensive College Health Program and chairing the ACHA Data Strategy and Research Committee presently.  

In her new role as Executive Director of University Health Services, Hochman will lead the broader administrative and strategic initiatives within UHS. 

“University Health Services has a rich history of providing high quality, excellent, student-centered care and being a vital part of the public health landscape at the University,” Hochman said. In her new role, she will prioritize maintaining that legacy.  

Hochman said she has always loved her work in the world of college health and is excited to see how she can continue her impact in this field and at UT Austin. 

“I am excited to continue putting our students first,” Hochman said, “and taking excellent care of our talented providers and staff.” 

Dr. Brownson said he is confident that Hochman is the right person for this role.   

“Susan is such a great fit for the role of Executive Director,” Brownson said. “She is such a strong administrator who is communicative, strategic and extremely passionate about student healthcare. She cares deeply about University Health Services and the important work they do.” 

-Erin Garcia, Healthyhorns Outreach and Social Media Coordinator