All convocations and related programs will take place on Saturday, April 9, 2022, unless an alternate date is indicated.
School of Architecture
TIME: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
LOCATION: Goldsmith Hall (GOL), South Lobby
DESCRIPTION: The School of Architecture will host a reception with light refreshments for honorees and their families before the University-wide Honors Day ceremony.
CONTACT: Robin Dusek, rdusek@austin.utexas.edu
McCombs School of Business
TIME: Friday, April 8, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Rowling Hall, Crum Auditorium
DESCRIPTION: McCombs Honors Convocation is a celebration of academic and leadership excellence within the McCombs community, recognizing achievements of our undergraduate students. Award recipients will be recognized during the ceremony, and will be followed by a reception. This event is invitation only.
CONTACT: Erica Garza, erica.garza@mccombs.utexas.edu
Moody College of Communication
TIME: 10:00am – 12:00pm
LOCATION: The Texas Union, Shirley Bird Perry Ballroom
DESCRIPTION: Moody College of Communication honorees will be recognized at a college awards ceremony and brunch.
CONTACT: Sarah Sutton , sarahenelson@austin.utexas.edu
COLLEGE WEBSITE: https://moody.utexas.edu/academics/undergraduate/honors-day
College of Education
TIME: 4:00-6:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Lone Star Room at the Frank Erwin Center
DESCRIPTION: TBA
CONTACT: Amanda Karr, amanda.karr@austin.utexas.edu
Cockrell School of Engineering
TIME: 3:30 – 5 p.m.
LOCATION: EER 0.806/0.808
DESCRIPTION: The Cockrell School of Engineering College Scholars and Distinguished College Scholars will be honored at a reception in the Engineering Education Research Center immediately following the university-wide ceremony at the Frank Erwin Center. This event is by invitation only.
CONTACT: Pam Vrabel, studentservices@engr.utexas.edu
College of Fine Arts
TIME: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION: WCP Ballroom
DESCRIPTION: On Saturday, April 9, 2022, the College of Fine Arts is thrilled to revive its recognition of the highest achieving students within our college. Both our 2022 College Scholars and Distinguished College Scholars are invited to bring their family and mentors to a special reception after the university-wide ceremony. With remarks from our college deans and a special video presentation curated by the CoFA Office of Student Affairs, the day will be one to never forget. The CoFA Honor’s Day Reception will take place from 4 to 6pm in the William C. Powers Ballroom.
CONTACT: Mutiyat Ade-Salu, madesalu@utexas.edu
Jackson School of Geosciences (CANCELLED)
TIME: 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Holland Family Student Center, JGB 2.102
DESCRIPTION: Prior to the University Honors Day ceremony, the Jackson School of Geosciences hosts a luncheon for JSG College Scholars and Distinguished College Scholars, their faculty supervisor and family members. This event is by invitation only and reservations are required.
CONTACT: Jess Bradford, jessica.bradford@jsg.utexas.edu
College of Liberal Arts
TIME: 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Martin Dies Center, RLP
DESCRIPTION: Dean Stevens invites you and your family to attend the College of Liberal Arts Honors Reception for our College Scholars and Distinguished College Scholars on Saturday April 9th. The reception will take place in the Martin Dies Center in RLP from 4:00–5:30 p.m. following the University-wide honors event. Refreshments will be served.
We encourage you to also invite your favorite professor to attend the Liberal Arts Honors Day reception to share in the recognition of your academic success.
CONTACT: Katie Lathrop, katie.lathrop@austin.utexas.edu
College of Natural Sciences
TIME: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
LOCATION: Welch Hall, Great Hall (second floor)
DESCRIPTION: Begin your Honors Day celebration with a light brunch reception in Welch Hall. Natural Sciences Honors Day students and their families can enjoy this come-and-go event any time from 10am-12pm. Honors students can pick up a special CNS Honors Day t-shirt and get their photograph taken with Assoc. Dean Michael Drew and their families.
CONTACT: Contact events@cns.utexas.edu for questions about the event. Contact your academic advisor or mike.gutierrez@austin.utexas.edu for questions about Honors Day eligibility.
WEBSITE: https://cns.utexas.edu/honors/academic-distinction/honors-day
School of Nursing
TIME: 11:30 a.m.
LOCATION: School of Nursing, MPR room (room 1.112)
DESCRIPTION: Luncheon recognizing honorees
CONTACT: Yaritza “Rita” Ruiz, yruiz@austin.utexas.edu
College of Pharmacy
TIME: 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
LOCATION: Etter-Harbin Alumni Center, Legends Room
DESCRIPTION: College of Pharmacy scholars will be featured individually at a college program. A luncheon in their honor will follow.
CONTACT: Janet Larsen, janet.larsen@austin.utexas.edu
Steve Hicks School of Social Work
TIME: Friday, April 8 6:30 -- 8 p.m.
LOCATION: WCP Ballroom
DESCRIPTION: The Steve Hicks School of Social Work will host a dinner to celebrate the academic accomplishments of their scholars. This event is by invitation only.
CONTACT: Alexis Kyle, alexis.kyle@austin.utexas.edu