The concept of pattern in the arts provides artists with tools that can limit creativity or suggest new avenues for exploration. They can offer a maker innovative options to explore with their accustomed materials and techniques; at times present a designer a means of control; advance a range of new ornaments and motifs to work with; and impart a new understanding of the relation between functional and decorative form. This exhibition will look at the impact of pattern in the arts using the University Art Galleries collections. 

Austin-based artist Shawn Smith merges nature and technology in his two- and three-dimensional work featuring life-size animals, insects and abstract self-portraits, exploring "how humans use data as a lens for looking at the anthropocene, species loss and habitat destruction." On view at Wright Gallery, Langford A, Room 212, from Sept. 16-Oct. 24. Artist talk: Sept. 26, 4-5 p.m.; reception from 5-6 p.m.

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The Career Center, in cooperation with GRAD Aggies, presents Preparing for Your Academic Interview. Participants will learn how to prepare for interviews, strategies for answering typical interview and behavioral interview questions, and tailoring your research for an academic presentation. The importance of researching the university and department to understand their recruiting needs before the interview will be stressed to help demonstrate that you would be a great addition to their team! Attending this event and completing the reflection is worth 1 PDU towards a GRAD Aggies Professional Development Certificate for graduate & professional students.

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This session will provide participants with tangible activities and strategies to fold values discovery into their career development strategy, both in and out of the classroom.