Past Events

Explore events and happenings in the College of Natural Sciences.

Upcoming Past

Sep

5

2025

Public Event

Astronomy Afternoon

Explore the science of spectroscopy at Texas Science & Natural History Museum in its special exhibit, Big Eye on Dark Skies, featuring a scale model of the Hobby-Eberly Telescope.

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm In Person

Sep

4

2025

Public Event

Mindful Sips: Neuroscience of Alcohol Use Disorder

Part of a seminar series organized by the Waggoner Center for Alcohol and Addiction Research about the neuroscientific, genetic and social aspects of alcohol drinking and the development of Alcohol Use Disorder.

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm In Person

Speaker(s): Kim Nixon and Marion Friske

Sep

4

2025

Community-Building

Second-Year Social — On Track Together!

A kick-off social for second-year students to connect with classmates, explore program tables and grab some snacks and swag.

11:00 am – 1:00 pm In Person

Sep

3

2025

Public Event

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

Aug

29

2025

Public Event

Astronomy Afternoon

Explore the science of spectroscopy at Texas Science & Natural History Museum in its special exhibit, Big Eye on Dark Skies, featuring a scale model of the Hobby-Eberly Telescope.

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm In Person

Aug

28

2025

Community-Building

Patio-Palooza Community-Wide Celebration

Come out to celebrate the first week of classes at this come-and-go event for CNS students, faculty and staff that features over 40 student orgs, college programs and campus resources.

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm In Person

Aug

27

2025

Community-Building

Morning Mix: Donuts with the Deans

Drop in for Donuts with the Deans, a casual come-and-go event with free donuts, coffee and hot tea!

9:00 am – 11:00 am In Person

Aug

26

2025

Community-Building

CNS STEM Trivia Jam

Come solo or with a team and put your science smarts to the test at STEM Trivia Jam!

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm In Person

Aug

26

2025

Community-Building

Longhorns & Dinosaurs

New students in the College of Natural Sciences are invited out for Ice Ages and ice cream at the Texas Science and Natural History Museum.

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm In Person

Aug

26

2025

Careers, Learning and Development

CNS Faculty Development Award Information Session

Join the CNS assistant dean for professional-track faculty to learn about eligibility, funding parameters, timelines and application materials for the UT Faculty Development Award.

10:00 am – 11:00 am Virtual