Events: UT Community
Explore events and happenings in the College of Natural Sciences.
Oct
2
2026
Island Science Day Reception
This special gathering will celebrate 85 years of marine science at UTMSI and 20 years of coastal stewardship, research and community engagement through the Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve.
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm • In Person
Oct
2
2026
Public Star Party on UT Campus
Join the astronomy department for a free public viewing at the Painter Hall telescope.
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm • In Person
Oct
7
2026
Public Star Party on UT Campus
Join the astronomy department for a free weekly public star party on the roof of the Physics, Math and Astronomy Building (PMA).
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm • In Person
Oct
9
2026
Public Star Party on UT Campus
Join the astronomy department for a free public viewing at the Painter Hall telescope.
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm • In Person
Oct
13
2026
Mindful Sips: Risk Factors for AUD in Child Development
Mindful Sips is a seminar series raising awareness of alcohol and substance use disorders and the diverse factors involved in its development.
4:00 pm • In Person
Speaker(s): Jessica Church-Lang and Rajesh Miranda
Oct
14
2026
Reel Science: "The American Southwest"
Join us for an award-winning film showcasing the Colorado River’s wildlife and landscapes while examining dams, water overuse, and conservation.
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm • In Person
Oct
14
2026
Public Star Party on UT Campus
Join the astronomy department for a free weekly public star party on the roof of the Physics, Math and Astronomy Building (PMA).
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm • In Person
Oct
16
2026
Fossil Friday
Fossil Friday is a weekly citizen science event where the UT community is invited to pick and sort fossil material to learn more about biodiversity in the past!
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm • In Person
Oct
16
2026
Public Star Party on UT Campus
Join the astronomy department for a free public viewing at the Painter Hall telescope.
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm • In Person
Oct
20
2026
Mindful Sips: Sex-Specific Effects on Reward Seeking and Addiction
Mindful Sips is a seminar series raising awareness of alcohol and substance use disorders and the diverse factors involved in its development.
3:30 pm • In Person
Speaker(s): Juan Dominguez