Past Events
Explore events and happenings in the College of Natural Sciences.
Sep
5
2025
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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