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Flexible Work Arrangement Survey and Performance Appraisal Update

Dean David Vanden Bout sent messages to staff and supervisors about annual performance appraisals happening in Workday this year and with the opportunity to take a survey on flexible work arrangements. Staff and supervisors can find the links in their emails.

State of the College Address

State of the College Address

On March 3, 2022, Dean David Vanden Bout presented to members of the college community his vision and reflections on core college values and the strategic impact the College of Natural Sciences can make.

Moving Forward Together

Moving Forward Together

On the day he was announced as the permanent dean for the College of Natural Sciences, David Vanden Bout sent the following message to the community of students, faculty, staff and supporters.

Commitments to Care and to Science

​Interim Dean David Vanden Bout sent a message to all students, faculty and staff ahead of another academic year when COVID-19 demands attention. 

Mourning the Loss of Professor Steven Weinberg

The interim dean alerted faculty, staff and students about the passing of world-changing scientist and Nobel Laureate Steven Weinberg.

First Day Message from Interim Dean David Vanden Bout

​Updates from the College of Natural Sciences dean's office on a day of transition cover educational, research and staff priorities.

Dean Goldbart Will Be Provost of Stony Brook University

Dean Goldbart Will Be Provost of Stony Brook University

Dean Paul Goldbart reached out to the College of Natural Sciences community as Stony Brook University announced he would be that campus's next provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. 

Committing to Equity

Committing to Equity

Dean Goldbart sent a message to all faculty, staff and students in the College of Natural Sciences about how the college, with guidance from a community-led Action Team, is moving forward to improve inclusion and equity in Texas Science, including for members of our community who are Black, indigenous or people of color.

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Supporting our Students in the Days Ahead

Amid a challenging semester for everyone and leading up to the national elections, Dean Paul Goldbart, joined by Senior Associate Dean David Vanden Bout and Associate Dean Dan Knopf, sent a message to all faculty.

Standing with our International Community

Standing with our International Community

Dean Goldbart sent a message to members of the community about the vital role of international scholars in the College of Natural Sciences and the importance of extending support to one another in a turbulent time.​Dear College of Natural Sciences community,Our accomplishments in research and education rest, above all, on the wellbeing of all of yo...
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Celebrating Eon, a New Art Installation in Welch Hall

Celebrating Eon, a New Art Installation in Welch Hall

Landmarks today unveiled its newest commission in the recently renovated Welch Hall, a 37.7 x 8.93 foot video installation by Los Angeles-based artist Jennifer Steinkamp, titled Eonwhich takes its inspiration from the symbiosis. At a celebration with the artist and curatorial contributor Rudolf Frieling of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Dean Goldbart spoke about the digital work and its significance for the scientific community. 

Working Safely through the Fall

​The dean and fellow members of the College Leadership Team alerted staff about plans for working in the College of Natural Sciences through the rest of 2020.

A Commitment to Inclusion in Texas Mathematics and Science

A Commitment to Inclusion in Texas Mathematics and Science

​Dean Goldbart sent a message to the community after Interim President Jay Hartzell announced that the building once named for R.L. Moore would be renamed and that Painter Hall would soon have a new Heman M. Sweatt entrance.

Your Ideas in a Time of Momentum

Dean Goldbart emailed the college​ community requesting help in constructing a more inclusive path forward for the College of Natural Sciences.

New Lateral Communities Initiative

Dean Goldbart emailed college staff and supervisors to introduce the Lateral Communities initiative.