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Through Our Eyes photo contest!
Through Our Eyes

Every UT student views the world with a unique lens, and we want to see yours! If you have a love for our campus and photography, join the Through Our Eyes photo contest! 

Photo theme: What does UT mean to you? Whether it's showing school spirit, making new friends, learning from a professor who inspires you, or engaging in student orgs, the UT experience looks different for everyone. We want to see it how you see it.

Awards

  • First place: $1000
  • Second and third places: $250 each
  • Runners-up (12): one free gaming hour at the Alienware Longhorn Esports Arena or an hour of bowling at the Texas Union Underground
  • All winners will have their photos displayed in the Through Our Eyes section on the first floor of the WCP Student Activity Center. 

Rules for entry

  • Send entries via email attachment to toe@utexas.edu.
  • All photographs should be formatted to print as a 16x20 image for framing purposes.
  • Please send only one file that is 10 megabytes or less. You may send up to five entries (one email per entry).
  • Photos must be sent by March 3.
  • Alterations:
    • Acceptable alterations are adjustments to color, contrast, brightness, white balance and sharpness; removal of dust and scratches; and cropping to fit the 16x20 frame.
    • Use of AI-assisted alteration is prohibited. 

Judging 

All submissions will be considered in an anonymous judging process. Winners will be contacted on or around March 10. 

 

Armadillo World presents the Cactus' 45th Anniversary

We’re celebrating the 45th anniversary of the Cactus Café in February with a noteworthy slate of live performances presented by Armadillo World Headquarters. Tickets are now on sale for nine special shows that will bring back legendary performers. 

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Texas Tuesdays are back at the Underground!

One dollar games and shoe rentals each Tuesday in the Underground.

Find us in the Texas Union

Buildings: Today's Hours

Texas Union

Hours
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7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Open

WCP Food Service: Today's Hours

Texas Union Food Service & Amenities: Today's Hours

Cactus Cafe

Hours
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1:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Closed

Shake Smart

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10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Closed

Upcoming Events

crushgrams
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Scheduled
Friday February 14, 2025, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Texas Union East Patio
It's that time of year again!
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Scheduled
Friday February 14, 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cactus Cafe
Tickets are $15 (plus tax and fees). Doors at 7 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m.
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Scheduled
Saturday February 15, 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cactus Cafe
SOLD OUT. Doors at 7 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m
Hooked on Love
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Scheduled
Sunday February 16, 2025, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Texas Union Theatre
Come and see a play that is written and performed all in a day!
Hooked on Love
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Scheduled
Tuesday February 18, 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
WCP Ballroom
Join MACC for our new trivia night with mocktails, food, and prizes.
Open Mic at the Cactus
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Scheduled
Tuesday February 18, 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Recurs: Weekly on Tuesday, 7 - 9:30pm until Tue, Mar 11 2025 Weekly on Tuesday, 7 - 9pm until Tue, Apr 22 2025
Cactus Cafe
Admission is free! Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m.
late night film series
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Scheduled
Wednesday February 19, 2025, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Texas Union Theatre
Join E+E Showtime for a nostalgic film, My Neighbor Totoro, as part of the Late Night Film Series.
Rabbi Neil Blumofe
Event Status
Scheduled
Wednesday February 19, 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cactus Cafe
Doors 7:00 pm. Show at 7:30 pm. Admission is free!
late night film series
Event Status
Scheduled
Wednesday February 19, 2025, 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Texas Union Theatre
Join E+E Showtime for a nostalgic film, My Neighbor Totoro, as part of the Late Night Film Series.
Blockbuster Film Series
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Scheduled
Thursday February 20, 2025, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Texas Union Theatre
Join E+E Showtime for a recently released movie, Gladiator II, as part the Blockbuster Film Series.
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