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UT alumni, students upset by donor threats to pull money if ‘Eyes of Texas’ goes away
Students have protested the alma mater song because of its racist background, but UT President Jay Hartzell has said that it will continue to be played at football games and events.
The University of Texas at Austin s alma mater which is sung the tune of “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad” was first played in a minstrel show with performers in blackface and connected to a saying from Confederate Army Commander Robert E. Lee.(gregobagel / Getty Images)
Emails from alumni threatening to pull hefty donations unless the University of Texas keeps a controversial song tradition didn’t sit well with many other graduates, even those who have fond memories of the tune.
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UT Austin Campus to Reopen on Wednesday, Feb. 24
The following is a letter from UT Austin President Jay Hartzell to the university community regarding the reopening of campus. The university was closed Sunday, Feb. 14 through 8 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24.
Dear UT Community,
I know that many of you are still grappling with the consequences of the winter storms. From power outages and burst pipes to canceled schools and grocery shortages, all of us have had a rough 10 days. And although the sun may be shining again, many of us remain tired and stressed. In addition, the storms did not spare campus. University teams have been very active on and off campus during the past week making emergency repairs, fixing burst pipes, keeping systems operational and ensuring that the water supply is safe. We’ve made great progress, and I couldn’t be prouder of our staff. Because of their tremendous efforts, we can reopen campus tomorrow.