“Radiation in Austin increasing, keep shelter closed tightly,” said bulletin number 3 from Austin’s Civil Defense headquarters, which was in radio contact with the group. Professor John Scanlan, who directed the nuclear reactor laboratory in the Engineering Science Building, served as radiation mo...
The faculty organized an all-male University Club in December 1904, both as a social outlet and to network with college-educated men in Austin. They found a house on the corner of 17th and Lavaca Streets, and chose Professor Will Battle – namesake for Battle Hall and the Battle Oaks – ...