This course examines the history, form, and theory of American comic-book art from its origins in the picture-stories of the 1840s to the graphic novels of the present. It explores the relationships between this “low” art form and “fine” art, popular culture, artistic training, political and social history, and technology. Primary attention will be given… [Read More]
KINES 250 Examining Culture in Sport and Beyond
Examining Culture in Sport and Beyond: How Group Dynamics and Leadership Practices Shape Outcomes This course is designed to explore the concept of culture as a set of group dynamics and leadership practices that result in the achievement of a desired outcome. By examining the ways in which group cultures are defined, created, and maintained,… [Read More]
BIOL 115 Evolution, Behavior and Ecology
An introduction to evolution, behavior, and ecology. Topics include the mechanisms and results of evolution; speciation processes; population, community, and ecosystem ecology; fundamentals of animal behavior; and behavioral ecology.
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology
This course introduces students to the foundations of sociological thought, research, and subject matter. Every day we make sense of our world by formulating simple theories about why people do the things they do, about the forces that hold our society together, and about its major problems. This course examines the human condition from the… [Read More]
Lecturer Examines Hell, Gender & Disability
Allen-Head Lecture Brings Christian Scholar To Speak on Hell, Gender & Disability SHERMAN, TEXAS— Dr. Meghan Henning, the associate professor of Christian Origins at University of Dayton, will present Austin College’s 2023 Allen-Head Lecture on Thursday, March 2. Her talk, “Hell Hath No Fury: Gender, Disability and the Invention of Damned Bodies in Early Christianity,”… [Read More]
ATP Open House to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
In the 2022-2023 academic year, Austin College celebrates five decades of delivering the innovative Master of Arts in Teaching curriculum to prepare outstanding teachers for the classroom. ATP prepares teachers through a five-year experiential program which includes a bachelor of arts degree, a master of arts in teaching degree, and a Texas teacher certification. To… [Read More]
Austin College Hosts Public Administration Symposium
Finding Consensus and Solutions in Local Government SHERMAN, TEXAS—The Austin College 2022 Public Administration Symposium titled “Real Solutions to Real Challenges: Finding Consensus in Local Government” is scheduled for November 3 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Wright Campus Center. The symposium sessions are free and open to the public, but reservations are required.… [Read More]
Wind Symphony Performs October 5
The Austin College Wind Symphony will present “Modern Folk Music” as its first performance of the 2022-2023 academic year on Wednesday, October 5, at 7:30 p.m. in Clifford J. Grum Sanctuary of Wynne Chapel. The presentation, directed by Alan Harkey of the Austin College music faculty, is free and open to the public. The program… [Read More]
Fall Equinox to Be Observed
The 2022 Fall Equinox will occur in Sherman on Thursday, September 22, at solar noon, 1:19 p.m. CDT. For most, the moment likely will pass unnoticed. Austin College physicist David Baker is preparing once again to demonstrate the workings of the unique Gnomon Hole in the roof of the College’s IDEA Center. The Gnomon Hole… [Read More]
A.J. Carlson Lecture Set for September 28
Amherst College professor Dr. Sheila Jaswal will present Austin College’s A.J. Carlson Lecture on Wednesday, September 28, at 5 p.m. in Mabee Hall of the Robert J. and Mary Wright Campus Center. Her lecture will address “Being Human in STEM: Promoting campus equity and inclusion through partnering with students.” A welcome reception will be held… [Read More]