History
The University of Texas at Austin hosted its first “Explore UT” in 1999. Based on the model of an open house held during the university’s Centennial observance in 1983, the 1999 program was called “UT Interactive: A Campus Wide Exploration.” The response to UT Interactive was overwhelming and in spring 2000, plans were made to establish a more permanent structure that would allow the program to be held annually beginning in 2001. The program name was changed and “Explore UT: The Biggest Open House in Texas” was established.
Explore UT has been held the first Saturday of March since 2001. Like most open houses, it offers an opportunity to come “inside” — in this case, to see the university’s literary and art collections, learn about its cutting-edge scientific research, experience its history and traditions, and interact with faculty, staff and students.
Purpose
Explore UT aims to inform the public about the university’s mission — teaching, research and public service. It invites Texans of all ages to experience the intellectual life, technological advances and rich resources of a world-class university. It helps them see how the university is shaping the future.
Explore UT seeks to broaden the horizons of schoolchildren and motivate them to aspire to higher education. It seeks to help parents and teachers instill the excitement and wonder of learning in children. It welcomes alumni to re-connect with the institution that prepared them for their careers.
The University of Texas at Austin belongs to the citizens of Texas. Explore UT is an opportunity for people to enhance that sense of ownership.
For a complete listing of all of the Explore UT activities and events across campus or for more informaiton, please visit the
Explore UT Web site
site.
Source: College of Liberal Arts, The University of Texas at Austin
The McCombs School of Business invites the UT community of friends to join us for Explore UT at McCombs on March 3, 2012 for a variety of fun and educational activities, workshops and events hosted throughout the day:
Activity Stations:
- Global Bean Bag Toss
- Career-Go-Round
- Brand Yourself with Temporary Tattoos and Face Painting
- Dress for Success Fashion Show
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World Trivia Challenge: Are You a Global Citizen?
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Who Wants to Be A Millionaire?
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Build Your Business Foundation
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Major Toss Up
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Enhancing Your Creativity
McCombs Resources and Information Tables:
McCombs Volunteer Information:
Upon Arrival: Please check in at Explore UT McCombs Headquarters in the Undergraduate Program Office Conference room, located between the Business Honors Office and the Office of Student Life in CBA 2.304. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your volunteer shift.
T-Shirts: You may pick up your Volunteer T-Shirt in the Office of Student Life (CBA 2.302) on Saturday, March 3rd when you arrive for your volunteer shift. Please plan to wear your Volunteer t-shirt on the day of the event. The dress is casual; however please keep in mind that you are representing The University of Texas at Austin and the McCombs School of Business (a.k.a please make sure your shorts/skirt is of appropriate length). If you prefer, you may pick up your t-shirt on the day of the event prior to the start of your volunteer shift.
Parking: http://www.utexas.edu/events/exploreut/parking.html
For Explore UT on Saturday, March 3, parking in most surface lots on campus, as well as state lots and garages south of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (MLK). Please observe posted signs. There will be an Explore UT Shuttle running on campus from 9:30 am – 6:00 pm.
Free parking:
*San Jacinto Garage (SJG) – on the east side of San Jacinto Boulevard just north of 24th Street.
* 27th Street Garage (TSG) – on the southeast corner of University Avenue and 27th Street.
* Speedway Garage (SWG) on the southwest corner of Speedway and 27th streets.
* Entering the campus from the north on Dean Keeton Street (26th Street) will provide the easiest access to free parking garages. See the Explore UT map for locations.
Paid parking:
* Paid parking at a rate of $10 per vehicle is available on the south and east sides of campus
* AT&T Conference Center Garage (ATT) – on West 28th Street between Whitis Avenue and University Avenue.
* Brazos Garage (BRG) – on the northeast corner of MLK Boulevard and Brazos Street.
* Manor Garage (MAG) – on the southeast corner of Robert Dedman Drive and Clyde Littlefield Drive.
* Trinity Garage (TRG) – on the southeast corner of Trinity Street and MLK Boulevard.
Special Parking Needs
Visitors with special parking needs should check with a guard at any UT guard station at campus entrances. Guard stations are designated by the on the Explore UT map. Visitors may also consult the campus Accessibility Map.
Volunteer Jobs:
Set-up: deliver and set up tables, chairs and materials to event sites as well as post event signs and banners before Explore UT begins. Other duties as assigned.
Breakdown: move chairs and tables, and general clean up of event materials from grounds and classrooms after Explore UT ends. Other duties as assigned.
Monitors: attend events, track visitors, and help attendees with professional development credits where applicable.
Greeters: announce upcoming events and direct visitors as needed. This position is ideal for friendly, outgoing individuals.
Activity assistants: will help in preparing and executing the various McCombs School of Business Explore UT events, especially interactive activities and those involving younger children.
Please indicate in the Questions/Comments section of
the online sign-up form if there is a position you have particular interest in.
Volunteer Shifts:
9 a.m. – 11 a.m. – Set up
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
4 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Break down