Where: SRH 3.122, LBJ School

Sponsored by: The Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law

On Wednesday, November 4th, the Strauss Center for International Security and Law and the Clements Center for National Security will host Thomas Hunt, Professor of Kinesiology and Health Education at The University of Texas at Austin, as he discusses his book, Fight Like a Machine: The Combat Future of the Human Body. As AI, robotics, and digital gaming reshape the battlefield, what does it mean to be “fighting fit” in the modern military? Fight Like a Machine draws on military history, kinesiology, and defense studies to argue that the traditional model of the soldier, defined by strength, speed, and endurance, is giving way to a new paradigm of human-machine integration. Looking to Ukraine and its technically skilled, largely middle-aged fighting force, Hunt will explore why cognitive agility and technological fluency now matter alongside physical power, and what that shift means for military recruitment, training, strategy, and the inclusion of women in combat roles. At stake, he contends, is nothing less than the future of the American military.

Paul Edgar, Executive Director of the Clements Center, will moderate the discussion. Lunch will be provided.

Garage parking is available for a fee at the Manor Garage, the Brazos Garage, and the San Jacinto Garage. Parking will not be validated. Registration is not required.

Biography Thomas M. Hunt, J.D., Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education at The University of Texas at Austin. His scholarship explores how physical culture intersects with global political affairs. A previous book, Drug Games: The International Olympic Committee and the Politics of Doping, 1960-2008, offered a critical analysis of how the history of performance enhancement in sport was shaped by Cold War and post-Cold War politics. In his book from the University of Oklahoma Press, Fight Like a Machine: The Combat Future of the Human Body, Hunt expands this focus to the defense and national security arena, arguing that emerging technologies are redefining the role of the human body in warfare.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

More information: https://www.strausscenter.org/events/fight-like-a-machine-the-combat-future-of-the-human-body/

Sponsored by: OUTLaw (LGBTQ+ Alliance)

We invite you to join our Norton Rose Fulbright attorneys for a DIY mosaic experience on Wednesday, November 4! The Mosaic Workshop is a creative studio that teaches the art of mosaics through hands-on workshops. You’ll have the opportunity to create your own mosaic piece while networking with attorneys and members of our recruitment team. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

More information: https://florecruit.com/v2/app/nrf/registration/events/109572/register

Where: PATMAN (Patman Family Plaza)

Sponsored by: Texas Business Law Society

Please join TBLS and attorneys from Simpson Thacher for a Meet & Greet featuring Nothing Bundt Cakes in the Patman Family Plaza (Breezeway) on Thursday, November 5th, from 1:30-3:30 PM.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

More information: https://utbls.com/

Where: East Austin Comedy Club (2505 E 6th St. Austin, TX)

Sponsored by: Texas Law Fellowships

Join Texas Law Fellowships for Comedy Night! TLF hosts annual events to raise funds that support students doing public interest work during the summer. This year, TLF has arranged for the best professional local comedians to perform just for the law school! Join us for great laughs, drinks, and the perfect opportunity to take a break from the books. The show will be near Bar Review, so come pregame for a cause!

For more information and to reserve your spot: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/JLT5NXBU9BKNU

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Where: TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)

Sponsored by: Career Services

1Ls: Stop by to meet recruiters from Lowenstein Sandler LLP and learn more about the firm.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Where: TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)

Sponsored by: Alumni Relations and Development

Join us for the 28th annual alumni tailgate with delicious food from the Rodriguez family (Eduardo Rodriguez '68 and Michael Rodriguez '94).

Alumni, faculty, and 3Ls are welcome to attend.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

More information: https://law.utexas.edu/alumni/get-involved/tailgate/

Where: Virtual

Sponsored by: Career Services

Hosted annually by the Texas Law CSO, the Public Service Career Fair (PSCF) is the largest public sector recruitment program available to 1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls, domestic and foreign-trained LL.M.s, and recent graduates (up to one year after graduation) from participating law schools in Texas. PSCF provides both public interest and government employers the opportunity to conduct interviews for paid and unpaid summer and/or part-time internships, as well as postgraduate positions. This two-day career fair features an interview program, an informational webinar, an in-person table networking event, and concludes with an in-person happy hour.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

More information: https://law.utexas.edu/careers/interview-programs/public-service-career-fair/

Where: In-Person at Texas Law

Sponsored by: Career Services

Hosted annually by the Texas Law CSO, the Public Service Career Fair (PSCF) is the largest public sector recruitment program available to 1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls, domestic and foreign-trained LL.M.s, and recent graduates (up to one year after graduation) from participating law schools in Texas. PSCF provides both public interest and government employers the opportunity to conduct interviews for paid and unpaid summer and/or part-time internships, as well as postgraduate positions. This two-day career fair features an interview program, an informational webinar, an in-person table networking event, and concludes with an in-person happy hour.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

More information: https://law.utexas.edu/careers/interview-programs/public-service-career-fair/

Where: The Texas Science and Natural History Museum

Sponsored by: Thurgood Marshall Legal Society

Attendence at this event is by invitation only.

TMLS Annual Gala is the Thurgood Marshall Legal Society's signature event, bringing together students, faculty, alumni, and firm partners to celebrate the year's achievements and honor the community's traditions. The evening includes dinner, remarks, and recognition of graduating members and honorees.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Where: CCJ 2.310 (Jury Room)

Sponsored by: David J. Beck Center for Legal Research, Writing, & Appellate Advocacy

The Thad T. Hutcheson First-Year Moot Court Competition is a 64-person, single elimination tournament for first-year law students at the University of Texas.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Where: CCJ 2.310 (Jury Room)

Sponsored by: David J. Beck Center for Legal Research, Writing, & Appellate Advocacy

The Thad T. Hutcheson First-Year Moot Court Competition is a 64-person, single elimination tournament for first-year law students at the University of Texas.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Where: CCJ 2.310 (Jury Room)

Sponsored by: David J. Beck Center for Legal Research, Writing, & Appellate Advocacy

The Thad T. Hutcheson First-Year Moot Court Competition is a 64-person, single elimination tournament for first-year law students at the University of Texas.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Where: CCJ 2.310 (Jury Room)

Sponsored by: David J. Beck Center for Legal Research, Writing, & Appellate Advocacy

The Thad T. Hutcheson First-Year Moot Court Competition is a 64-person, single elimination tournament for first-year law students at the University of Texas.

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.