Moody Monthly October 2020

October 2020

Moody Magazine is the official student publication of the Moody College of Communication.

Created and published by Communication Council, the magazine launched in Fall 2018 and is purposed with providing Moody students with a semester magazine and Moody Monthly.

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Monthly Events

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Fall Semester Updates

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COVID-19 Testing Sites

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Securing the Vote Active Organizations

Meet this Month’s Guide:

Pete the Pumpkin

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Moody Events Oct. 5 & 6

Moody Coffee Chats Oct. 14

Moody College Virtual Recruiting Event- Marketing & Sales Oct. 19-25

Free Speech Week Oct. 20

Comm Council Alumni Mixer

University Events Oct. 8

Virtual Film Series- A Thousand Cuts Oct. 10

Texas vs. Oklahoma @ Cotton Bowl Oct. 15

Virtual Film Series- Bill & Ted Face the Music Oct. 24

Texas vs. Baylor @ DKR Oct. 29

Virtual Film Series- Nosferatu Oct. 31

Texas vs. Oklahoma State

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Austin Events Through Oct. 11

45th Annual Paramount Classic Film Series Oct. 22-29

Austin Film Festival & Conference

Other Events Oct. 5

Last Day to Register to Vote Oct. 12

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Oct. 13-30

Early Voting Oct. 23

Last Day to Get an Absentee Ballot

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Fall Semester Updates Jay Hartzell Officially Named President of UT Austin September 23, 2020

COVID-19 Cases Football Game 9/12

95 Positive out of 1,198 (26 considered “not contagious�)

UT Austin Keeps Automatic Admission Rate at 6%

Football Game 10/3 12 Positive out of 1,286

September 16, 2020

This decision was implemented in 2017, dropping from 7%.

These statistics are not representative of the entire UT community. Transmission rates from those not in attendance is still high. Do your part and take the proper precautions!

Wear your mask!

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COVID-19 Testing Locations Proactive Community Testing

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UNB

Four Campus Locations:

•Longhorn Wellness Center at Student Services Building

•Union T-House Suite (UNB 3.312)

•Jester West Fireplace Lounge

Mobile Clinic (HDB Courtyard-17th & Trinity)

JSW

Walk-ups only

Schedule: Monday 10/5:

Wellness Center 8:30am-6:00pm Union 9:00am-5:30pm

Tuesday 10/6:

Wellness Center 8:30am-6:00pm Union 9:00am-5:30pm

Wednesday 10/7:

Wellness Center 8:30am-6:00pm Jester West 9:00am-5:30pm

Thursday 10/8:

Wellness Center 8:30am-6:00pm Jester West 2:00pm-5:30pm Mobile Clinic @ Dell Medical School 9:30am-12:30pm Visit https://www.healthyhorns.utexas.edu/coronavirus_proactive_testing.html for more info

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Securing the Vote

Written by Emma Bittner

Elections are always seen as a one day event, yet that is far from the truth. The few months leading up to the election are critical to get as many Americans registered to vote and make sure they are well-informed about who and what is on the ballot this November.

There are a lot of things we don’t know about the upcoming election; the outcome, how mail in ballots will work, or if there will be a vaccine by election day. However, there are a lot of things we do know and it’s important to make them clear.

Important days for 2020 election: October 5: Last day to register to vote October 13-October 30: Early voting October 23: Absentee ballot deadline November 3: Election Day

If you aren’t sure if you are registered to vote, you can check here. If you need to register to vote in Travis County, you can register here. If you recently moved or changed your name and need to update that, you can here.

In addition to knowing when to vote, it is important to know where to vote. Polling locations will be set up across the state and you can look here to find one that is closest to you! When you show up to vote you need to make sure you have an acceptable form of photo ID. Acceptable forms of photo ID:

• Texas Driver License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)

• Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS

• Texas Personal Identification Card issued by DPS

• Texas Handgun License issued by DPS

• United States Military Identification Card containing the person’s photograph

• United States Citizenship Certificate containing the person’s photograph

• United States Passport (book or card)

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In addition to knowing when and where to vote, you need to be informed on who is going to be on the ballot. You can see who is on the ballot here. Another great resource to further understand who is on the ballot is to look at the voter guide by the League of Women Voters which will be available by Oct. 9th.

Voting is your civic duty and it is so important to let your voice be heard with your vote. Can’t wait to see you vote at the polls! Post your pictures with your voting sticker using the hashtag #MoodyVotes and tag @UTCommCouncil.

Voting Locations on Campus

• Flawn Academic Center • Gregory Gym

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Both locations are open for early voting and Election Day voting from 7:00am-7:00pm.

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Active Organizations Communication Council

Meets virtually to write academic legislation and pass policy.

Works to represent, engage, and empower the greater Moody student body.

Texas Advertising Group

Meets virutally on Zoom to connect with ADV & PR bussiness professionals.

TSTV

A student-run television station that virtually streams shows, encorperating new ways to produce content virtually.

PRSSA

Helps provide out-of-class experience to students interested in public relations, regardless of major.

National Association of Hispanic Journalists Provides recognition and professional experience for Latinx & Hispanic journalists.

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Fall 2020 Magazine Committee Editor-in-Chief Barrett Senn Staff Kellie Woodin Emma Bittner Rocio Perez Adrianna Schlaefer Cindy Munoz Karishma Cordero

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