By Drs. Cari Hovanec and Rachel Murray On January 27th, Drs. Cari Hovanec and Rachel Murray presented a symposium on Animals in Literature and the Problem of Mass Extinction. Dr. Hovanec is a Professor of Instruction in English and Writing. She is the author of Animal Subjects (2018). Her research and teaching interests include literatureContinue reading “Animals in Literature and the Problem of Mass Extinction”
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ACE POINTS IN THE AGE OF COVID
All Honors students are required to achieve 100 ACE points across a year, and the typical breakdown is 40 points in Academics (4 symposia minimum); 20 points Engagement (2 social events minimum), and 40 points in any combination of academics, engagement or community service events. COVID has obviously changed this requirement; so, for Fall 2020-SpringContinue reading “ACE POINTS IN THE AGE OF COVID”
COFFEE CONVERSATION: PROS & CONS OF ECOTOURISM
Dr. Kristian Taylor, a Professor of Instruction in Biology at UT whose research focuses on marine invertebrates, led the latest coffee conversation on the pros and cons of ecotourism. Students discussed the efficacy of environmental activism, whether it’s conducted through ecotourism, raising awareness on social media, or via monetary donations. Coffee conversations are relaxed, inclusiveContinue reading “COFFEE CONVERSATION: PROS & CONS OF ECOTOURISM”