Past Events

This year marks the 80th Anniversary of the publication of Ayn Rand’s breakout classic The Fountainhead. Join some of the leading experts on Rand’s ideas for an afternoon of discussion of the novel, its philosophy, and its enduring appeal.

The Grand Opening Celebration will be held on Saturday, September 23, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission is free all day long, and all ages are welcome! Tour the newly renovated building, come see our exciting new exhibits!

Join us in celebrating our Fall 2023 season with the opening of five new exhibitions at the VAC! Enjoy refreshments and conversation as you view a project by Jacqueline Kiyomi Gork, A Well-trained Eye, If we are here ..., Queer Sublime, and Chatter in the Campo.

This training focuses on developing essential skills for promoting mental well-being and preventing suicide.

Dora Epstein Jones is a theorist and teacher of architectural culture and a new Professor of Practice at The University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture.

Effectively managing stress challenges us to develop an array of skills. The EAP is offering a two-hour training to teach these practical skills for meeting life’s challenges.

Frank Barkow is the co-founder and partner of Barkow Leibinger, an American/German architecture practice committed to academic teaching, research, and innovative design.

Vinyasa is a series of sequenced poses that seamlessly flow together. You'll experience foundational postures and creative variations that strengthen, open, and restore your body and mind. In addition, this class incorporates a longer warm-up and cool-down to deliver a well-rounded and total body experience.

This training aims to ground participants in an understanding of mental health, share tips to manage stress and nurture emotional resilience.

Join us for our September Lunchtime Lecture with Dr. Michael Webber from the Cockrell School of Engineering. ""A Surprising Look at the Future of Energy""