Coming Up in ELC:

Veterans Day

Thursday, November 11
This is a U.S. national holiday, but UT is open and classes will continue as normal.

We celebrate Veterans Day on November 11 because in 1918 at the 11th hour of that day the Allied nations signed an armistice with Germany.
Fighting of “The Great War” (later known as World War I) ceased. The Treaty of Versailles, which formally ended the war, was signed months later.
November 11 was originally known as “Armistice Day” and was a day to celebrate the veterans of World War I.
After the end of World War II, American veterans organizations argued for the renaming of the holiday to “Veterans Day.”
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, “on June 1, 1954, November 11th became a day to honor American veterans of all wars.”

Join and learn about the undergraduate school application process at U.T., ACC, and other colleges and universities in the US!
Wednesday, November 10
4:00 – 5:00 pm
On Zoom: Link on Canvas calendar!

Application available online HERE
Submission Deadline: Monday, November 15 @ 5:00 pm Texas Time
Two (2) scholarships are typically awarded: one for AEP and one for ELP
Award will cover $2500 towards intensive tuition for the Spring 2022(15–week) session in either AEP or ELP.

Kick off International Education Week 2021 at the historic Cactus Café with International Open Mic Night!
Sponsored by Texas Global and hosted by local Austin singer-songwriter Kacy Crowley (longtime host of open mics at the Cactus Café), this evening of musical and poetic performances features talented students and scholars celebrating UT’s global community.
Monday, November 15
Doors open at 7:00 pm
Performances begin at 7:30 pm
The Cactus Café is an all-ages venue located within UT’s Union Building (UNB)
Register to attend HERE!

Natural spring-fed water.
It’s COLD! 68-70 degrees Fahrenheit (20-21 degrees Celsius)
Federally protected habitat, which is home to the Barton Springs Salamander.
Hours: Guarded Swim- Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Currently free admission until Feb. 2022!
Check for prohibited items

We just call it “the Greenbelt”
12.68 miles of gorgeous trails
Located just a few minutes from downtown!
Considered one of the top hiking trails in Texas
Great for hiking, mountain biking, several swimming holes (when there’s water), and even rock climbing on the limestone bluffs!
Honestly, it can be a little confusing to find the access points. Click this link for a guide.

Austinites often call the river-like water bisecting Austin either Town Lake or Lady Bird Lake, but it’s actually a reservoir of the Colorado River!
10 + miles of trail that meanders along the water’s edge.
You’ll pass by skyscrapers, neighborhoods, ball fields, and cultural attractions.
There’s even a Boardwalk portion of the Trail!
View the interactive link of the trail here.

These are two of the MOST popular activities to do on Town Lake in Austin.
You sit down to kayak, and it can be fun and fast!
You stand up to paddleboard, it and can be a fun way to work out your abs!
There are several places to purchase rentals along the Hike-and-Bike Trail, check out these two popular locations: the Texas Rowing Center and the Rowing Dock.
Price: $15 – $35 per hour or $35 – $55 for the day.