As part of Public Health Week 2015, the student organization Texas Public Health will be putting on an exciting Global Health Night, this Wednesday at 6pm!
General
Is Nutrition Important?
The answer is YES! As tempting as frozen pizza can be, you obtain major health benefits by feeding your body and brain with nutritious foods. And it’s not about just about eating your vegetables. Here are a few tips: Learn about nutrition! Watch a “nutrition 101” video from Brainpop and learn how… read more
Last day to drop a course or withdraw from UT (undergraduates) – April 6th, 2015
April 6th, 2015 is the last day for an undergraduate student to withdraw from the University or drop a class (with the dean’s approval) for the Spring 2015 semester. Please take into consideration that if you receive the permission to withdraw or drop a course from you academic department, this… read more
Spring Break Health & Safety
This Spring Break, keep the following tips in mind: Always keep your insurance card with you. Fill your prescriptions before leaving for vacation. Know where to seek care for different medical needs. For severe or potentially life-threatening emergencies, call 911 or go to a local hospital emergency room. For conditions or… read more
The Women’s Health Clinic at UHS
Did you know that University Health Services includes a full-service Women’s Health Clinic? The clinic offers annual exams and many more services by appointment Monday-Friday in the SSB. Most insurance plans are accepted, and if you have the UT student health insurance plan, IT’S FREE!
Sleep Awareness Week 2015
Getting enough sleep can be difficult on a busy student schedule, but sleep is essential for optimal brain performance. National Sleep Foundation has released a great interactive tool to help you design your bedroom for restful sleep using all 5 senses!
BeVocal Presents: Social Growth Festival (SoGrow), March 4th & 5th
BeVocal: the Bystander Intervention Initiative of the University of Texas at Austin debuts the Social Growth Festival (SoGrow), two days of cultivating social responsibility through recognizing harm, choosing to respond and taking action! Join us for live entertainment, education, and activism this Wednesday and Thursday! Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1542984142656352 Wednesday March 4th… read more
International Student Survey Opportunity: Improving Student Understanding
Longhorns, you have been selected to participate in a short student survey focused on understanding student perspectives and opinions! Please consider taking a moment to fill out the survey which you can access here. This is an anonymous survey being conducted by the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. You will not be… read more
Calling All Chinese International Students! Survey Opportunity
A research team from UT Austin’s School of Advertising and Public Relations is conducting a study on Chinese international students’ quality of life. The UT Austin Institutional Review Board approval ID is 2014-12-0027. All Chinese international students have the opportunity to participate in this study. The survey is being conducted… read more
Getting FIT at UT Austin
As a UT student, it can be hard stay fit with all the demands on your time! Here are a few tips for working physical activity into your busy schedule: First things first, use UT REC SPORTS! It’s a great way to have fun and be fit! RecSports has activities… read more