More links to explore...

UT COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS WEBSITE
Oh how exciting!! UT Design is the feature right now!!! That's Maura... :D BFA Design may be the one major that could have something to do with every single major at UT. And so there is... UT IDeA.
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COURSES
Helpful courses if you're interested in technology, computing, and um, being cool. Ya'...

Computing Classes at UT

Web Publishing at UT: Learning to Publish
 
Non-CS Major Courses : Elements of Computing Program
 
Technology Resources for Students
 
Texas Union Informal Classes

SOLIDWORKS SEMINARS
Free seminars. Some can be interesting. Worth browsing to every once in a while to check seminar topics.

ACC VIDEOGAME TECH CERTIFICATION
This kind of training wasn't always available in Austin. So if you think you might be interested, take advantage of it.

ACC FREE FRIST WEDNESDAY VIDEO GAME SEMINARS
I have attended these and they are really interesting. HIGHLY recommend them.
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LINKS TO ORGANIZATIONS
Probably good to browse to these often, make sure you don't miss out on any good contests, news or events.

ED2010 AUSTIN
UT interdisciplinary group that connects writers, photographers, and designers. This is the Ut branch of a national org. You can make some great connections through these people if you are interested in any of the ablove, and they put alot of time into planning some great lectures and events.

CORE 77
If you are a design student you need to know this site. Great for browsing and inspiration, design news. Bookmark this one.

MESSAGE BOARD USED BY "SMARTIES" (says Benson)

COROFLOT
Design connection database. Also good for checking out resume's of industry professionals (compare as you dare), finding out about grad. school, viewing student work (compare, more, as you dare). Great place for students.

IDSA TEXAS
I will keep this blog posted with IDSA events that we have going on in Austin. But here are some nice links to check out, get to know the Austin design culture. 2006 IDSA national conference will be held in Austin. Get involved with the planning, it's very worthwhile.

AUSTIN AIGA EVENTS
Can't say enough about how important it is for students to get involved with the AIGA. Endless amounts of opportunity for interdisciplinary activities.
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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS GALLERY SPACE

Both Graduate and Undergraduate students are able to use the Flood Gallery space for a one week period while classes are in session. All mediums are prestented as well as encouraged. The Flood Gallery is located on the fourth floor of the Art Building. Artwork may be viewed any time the Art Building is open. Any student intersted in showing their work should contact Richard Jordan or Bradley Petersen, faculty coordinators for the Flood Gallery.

Both Graduate and Undergraduate students are able to use the New Gallery space for a one week period while classes are in session. All mediums are presented as well as encouraged. The exhibits frequently have receptions presented by the artist(s). The New Gallery is adjacent to the cafeteria on the first floor of the Doty Fine Arts Building. Normal hours are 9a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Any student interested in showing their work should contact Mel Ziegler, faculty coordinator for the New Gallery.

Virtual Gallery
College of Fine Arts (COFA) Galleries
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There are more links out there, and believe me, when I find the time to post them... They'll be in here too. Oh yes... Don't doubt me.