2026 Earth Day Forum featuring special guest Diane Wilson (Activist\, Author\, and Goldman Environmental Prize winner)
Join the Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice and the Sissy Farenthold Fund for Peace and Social Justice for a 2026 Earth Day Forum with activist\, author\, and 2023 Goldman Environmental Prize winner Diane Wilson. The theme of the forum is “Fighting Pollution: Protecting People and Planet with Law\, Advocacy\, and Action.” Celebrate Earth Day by learning more about how law\, policy\, and protest can be used to protect our planet—and explore how you can contribute as a student\, scholar\, or community member.
Welcome from Professor Gerald Torres (Yale School of the Environment & Yale Law School\; Board Chair of Earth Day Network)
In conversation with Professor Erin Gaines (University of Texas School of Law)
Light Refreshments to be served following the event.
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. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:2026 Earth Day Forum featuring special guest Diane Wilson (Activist\, Author\, and Goldman Environmental Prize winner)
Join the Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice and the Sissy Farenthold Fund for Peace and Social Justice for a 2026 Earth Day Forum with activist\, author\, and 2023 Goldman Environmental Prize winner Diane Wilson. The theme of the forum is “Fighting Pollution: Protecting People and Planet with Law\, Advocacy\, and Action.” Celebrate Earth Day by learning more about how law\, policy\, and protest can be used to protect our planet—and explore how you can contribute as a student\, scholar\, or community member.
Welcome from Professor Gerald Torres (Yale School of the Environment & Yale Law School\; Board Chair of Earth Day Network)
In conversation with Professor Erin Gaines (University of Texas School of Law)
Light Refreshments to be served following the event.
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.
LOCATION:TNH 2.111 - Sheffield-Massey Room URL:https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/04/22/88237/ CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME;TZID=US/Central:20260509T153000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME;TZID=US/Central:20260509T173000 DTSTAMP:20260419T120600Z CREATED:20260127T165800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T161700Z UID:20260509T153000-86377@law.utexas.edu SUMMARY:Sunflower Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Sunflower Ceremony to celebrate the Class of 2026.
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. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us at the Sunflower Ceremony to celebrate the Class of 2026.
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.
LOCATION: URL:https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/05/09/86377/ CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE;TZID=US/Central:20260525 DTEND;VALUE=DATE;TZID=US/Central:20260526 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE X-FUNAMBOL-ALLDAY:TRUE DTSTAMP:20260419T120600Z CREATED:20250522T215400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T215400Z UID:20260525T000000-82656@law.utexas.edu SUMMARY:Memorial Day DESCRIPTION:The University will be closed.
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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.
URL:https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/05/25/82656/ CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE;TZID=US/Central:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE;TZID=US/Central:20260620 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE X-FUNAMBOL-ALLDAY:TRUE DTSTAMP:20260419T120600Z CREATED:20250522T215400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T215400Z UID:20260619T000000-82679@law.utexas.edu SUMMARY:Emancipation Day (Juneteenth) DESCRIPTION:The University will be closed.
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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.
URL:https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2026/06/19/82679/ CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE;TZID=US/Central:20260907 DTEND;VALUE=DATE;TZID=US/Central:20260908 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE X-FUNAMBOL-ALLDAY:TRUE DTSTAMP:20260419T120600Z CREATED:20250522T215500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T215500Z UID:20260907T000000-82657@law.utexas.edu SUMMARY:Labor Day DESCRIPTION:The University will be closed.
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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.
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