The University of Texas at Arlington's Center for Theory is designed to facilitate the research and teaching of a growing number of faculty and graduate students interested in contemporary social and cultural theories. The Center serves as an interdisciplinary gathering point, bridging social sciences and humanities. Of particular interest is the impact of information and communication technologies on the self, society and culture. We aim to create a sense of intellectual community at UTA and to focus discussion on central social problems of the early 21st century.