Past Events

Explore events and happenings in the College of Natural Sciences.

Upcoming Past

Aug

21

2025

Community-Building

CNS New Faculty Welcome Reception

Invited guests and new faculty will come together to celebrate the arrival of the newest additions to our faculty—those who joined in 2025, whether in Spring or Fall.

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm In Person

Aug

21

2025

Careers, Learning and Development

CNS New Professional-Track Faculty Orientation

Hosted by CNS Faculty Affairs, this welcoming and engaging session is designed to introduce new teaching faculty to key resources, while connecting them with students and colleagues and providing important information to support faculty success.

1:00 pm – 2:45 pm In Person

Aug

15

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.

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm In Person

Aug

8

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.

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm In Person

Aug

1

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.

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm In Person

Jul

30

2025

Public Event

Live Solar Tour: Solar Maximum & Auroras

Join in for a live exploration of the sun with McDonald Observatory.

11:00 am Virtual

Jul

29

2025

Public Event

Pop-Up Activity: Ice Ages

Cool off this July with family-friendly Ice Age activities, from fossil exploration and story time to art-making and exploration of the museum’s new hands-on Discovery Center.

10:00 am – 1:00 pm In Person

Jul

27

2025

Public Event

H-E-B Free Fourth Sunday

Enjoy FREE museum admission all day during H-E-B Free Fourth Sundays, held the fourth Sunday of every month.

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm In Person

Jul

25

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.

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm In Person

Jul

22

2025

Public Event

Astronomy on Tap ATX

Join Astronomy on Tap ATX for a night full of astronomy talks, astronomy news and more. This month features UT alums David O’Dell and Dr. Melanie Rowland.

8:00 pm In Person