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2010 Lectures

Designed to create a campus-wide conversation, the Helen and Jeff Herbert Family University Lecture Series gives first-year students an opportunity to interact with leading members of our faculty—scholars, scientists, and civic leaders who are nationally and internationally renowned. All students, faculty, alumni, staff and community guests are invited, but the events will be aimed at entering first-year students. The Helen and Jeff Herbert Family University Lecture Series is generously brought to UT Austin by the Helen and Jeff Herbert family.

2010 Lectures

Cirque du Politique
Monday, Oct. 4, 2010 at 7 p.m.
Bass Concert Hall

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Speech coach Martin R. “Randy” Cox will discuss current political discourse, illustrated by presenting his prizewinning students on controversial topics of the day.

World Changers: the Great Debate
Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010 at 7 p.m.
Bass Concert Hall

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The University claims that we transform lives for the benefit of society. Which subjects are the most important for you to study if you wish to change the world? Faculty from five disciplines will present their subjects and debate in front of student juries.

The faculty presenting are:

  • Dean David Laude
  • Professor Leigh McAlister
  • Professor Lawrence Speck
  • Professor David Springer
  • Professor Sean Theriault