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FESTIBA 2015 at Sekula Library
Two schools from opposite sides of the Rio Grande have been coming together to share their love of reading with the help of The University of Texas-Pan American and the Dustin Sekula Memorial Library in Edinburg.
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Journey Stories Exhibit Opening at UTPA Library - Part 1
University of Texas Pan American
First part of the Journey Stories Exhibit in UTPA Library. The Library hopes the exhibit will inspire students to incorporate projects connected to journey topics, whether the students are in history, art, literature, creative writing, music, or other coursework. Recorded in March 2015.
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Journey Stories Exhibit Opening at UTPA Library - Part 2
University of Texas Pan American
Second part of the Journey Exhibit Opening at UTPA Library. Recorded in March 2015.
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UTPA Alumni Reunion 2015
The University of Texas-Pan American is gearing up to celebrate its last year as UTPA with a host of activities for current and former students.
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UTPA News - Alegria 2015
U-T-P-A's Ballet Folklórico is celebrating its 45th anniversary by showcasing different dances from all over Mexico at its Alegría 2015 performance across the Rio Grande Valley.
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UTPA News - Bronc TV News
Student journalists at The University of Texas-Pan American are getting a head start in their careers, as well as some accolades.
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UTPA News - Fitness Challenge 2015
The University of Texas-Pan American is hoping to keep its title as the champion of the University of Texas-System's Fitness Challenge while inspiring its employees to adopt healthy lifestyles.
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UTPA News - MUSE Program 2015
Migrant students from local school districts are getting an early look at college life, thanks to a program from The University of Texas-Pan American.
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UTPA News - Team Mario
The University of Texas-Pan American Has Teamed Up With A Local Nonprofit To Help Children With Autism Develop Social Skills.
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UTPA News - Tree Campus USA
The University of Texas-Pan American prides itself on being a green campus. In fact, its campus has more than a thousand trees. A group of students at U-T-P-A is taking steps to make sure each tree is taken care of.
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UTPA News - Undergraduate Research
Undergraduate students at The University of Texas-Pan American are getting a head start on doing research.
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UTPA News - UTRGV Clarinet Choir
Students from The University of Texas - Pan American, soon to be The University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley, are showcasing their talent abroad.
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UTPA News - Virginia Haynie Gause
One woman at The University of Texas-Pan American has kept Rio Grande Valley residents in the know about events from concerts to famers markets.
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UTPA News - Visual Arts Profile
Art students at The University of Texas-Pan American have developed their own sense of community since they got their own building to call home. By the Fall of 2015, they expect their community to get larger.
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UTPA Pillar of Success 2015 - Carman Pagan
Carmen Pagan, who earned B.A. and M.A. degrees in Communication Disorders from UTPA in 1987 and 1989, respectively, is co-owner of Milestones Therapeutic Associates in McAllen. The bilingual speech-language pathologist has more than 20 years of clinical experience and specializes in the assessment and treatment of children with neuromuscular disorders. Currently, she is chair of the Governor’s Commission for Women, to which she was first appointed by Governor Rick Perry in 2005.
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UTPA Pillar of Success 2015 - Jo Ann Gonzales Gama
Houston native Jo Ann Gama, co-founder, president and superintendent of IDEA Public Schools, came to South Texas to teach in the Donna Independent School District through Teach for America and stayed to help create a charter school system that educates more than 19,000 students in 36 schools throughout the Rio Grande Valley, Austin and San Antonio. She earned an M.Ed. degree in Educational Administration from UTPA in 2003.
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UTPA Pillar of Success 2015 - John David Franz
To hear John David Franz’s story, one gets the impression that he has always been in a hurry – completing high school in three years at age 16, becoming a municipal judge in Hidalgo at 18, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Government from Pan American University at 20, graduating from the University of Texas Law School at 23, being elected mayor of his hometown at 29 and appointed by the Governor of Texas to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Board at 34. Though he admits to being quite ambitious as a young man, he says that his parents and the example they set for him and his younger sister were the real driving forces in his developing a résumé of achievement that has resulted in his selection as a 2015 Pillar of Success at The University of Texas-Pan American.
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UTPA Presidential Pillar 2015 - Alfred H. “Al” Ogletree
Alfred H. “Al” Ogletree is considered the “father of Bronc baseball,” serving as head coach at UTPA from 1969 to 1997. The legendary coach led the Broncs to their first-ever College World Series appearance in 1971 and to 1,217 wins over the course of his illustrious career. Elected to numerous state and national halls of fame, Coach Ogletree once was selected as The Sporting News National Coach of the Year and was named “coach emeritus” by UTPA after his retirement.
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Virginia: A Traveler's Farewell / A Night of Music
University of Texas Pan American
This performance was a concert by several UTPA students to honor Virginia Haynie Gause who will retire as Media and Marketing Librarian at The University of Texas - Pan American (UTPA) after almost 42 years of service. The concert was held from 7-9 PM on Monday, May 11, 2015 in the UTPA Student Union Theater.
Musicians: Dante Cardenas, Niko de la Garza, Arnold Fonseca, Esteban Padilla, Dave Ramirez, Amanda Ramirez. Special Guest Musician: Jonathan Lee Salinas. Producers: Dante Cardenas, Arnold Fonseca. Special Guest Producer: Esteban Padilla. Sound Engineer: Dave Ramirez. Graphic Designer: Jorge Camarillo. Videographer: Roel Resendez. -
Eddie Arguelles Memorial Service Video
Written by The Pan American Eddie Arguelles was not only a cyclist, but a family man. He is survived by his wife, 4-year-old son and 11-year-old daughter. Those who worked closely with Arguelles in the UTPA Information and Technology Division said his family was a large part of his life. "Eddie would go pick up...his daughter during work hours and he'd have her in (his office) with him, and he loved having her there," said Melissa Robles, an IT administrative assistant and co-worker of Arguelles. "He was very proud of her and protective of her." Aside from family, Arguelles shared a passion for cycling. He was a part of a group called the 5AM Wake-Up Ride, which was created in 2009 for people that wanted to exercise before work. Irma Hermida, an IT communications coordinator, said Arguelles was an avid biker who indulged in all sorts of cycling. "He liked to barbecue, he was a writer, he was a Pan Am student, he was a father, he was a husband, he was a friend, he was a cyclist. (He liked)all types of cycling," Hermida said. "There was a mountain bike side of him, he was a racer, he was a road cyclist and he also did cycling with his family, like leisure rides." Arguelles was six classes away from graduating with a general studies degree. While he told co-workers it would take him more than two years to complete his degree because he took only one class per semester, his family will be presented with his posthumous degree by UTPA President Robert Nelsen at the graduation ceremony May 10. Arguelles' supervisor and Technical Assessment Officer Anne Toal said he was a dream to work with and an asset to the UTPA IT department. "Eddie had an enormous appreciation of life and I feel like he made me a better supervisor by having had the privilege of working with him," Toal said. "I feel like everyone I saw him come in contact with here, in some way, they improved. He shed some of his grace on them and he brought them something that they didn't have." Linda Mares, a co-worker and fellow cyclist of Arguelles, said he was a positive and helpful person in the workplace. "He was able to bring the best out of people," said Mares, a business analyst in the IT division. "He was able to recognize what your strengths were, and he would let you know that you were really good at it and that you were awesome." The man responsible for Arguelles' death was driving an F-150 truck and had been drinking, according to The Edinburg Police Department. After striking Arguelles, 23-year-old Emilio Gomez was caught trying to dispose of the body on Iowa Road by Edinburg police. The next day, Gomez was charged with intoxicated manslaughter, tampering with physical evidence and accident involving death, according to The Monitor. Accompanying Arguelles on his early morning ride was friend Eddie Palacios. Palacios took to the 5AM Wake-Up Ride Facebook page shortly after the accident and asked for help in the search for Arguelles. Hermida said one positive thing that came from this tragedy was the awareness about drunk driving. She said his legacy will help the community come together to help end driving under the influence. "We are tired of these drunk drivers," Hermida said. "It doesn't matter if they hit a cyclist or if they hit a pedestrian. It doesn't matter who it was, it needs to stop. I've lost family members to (drunk driving) and now a friend." In memory of Arguelles, Hermida said plans are being considered to have a "ghost bike" placed at the intersection where the accident happened as a reminder to those who pass by. Ghost bikes are white bicycles at the scenes of biking accidents, usually ones involving motor vehicles. "You place a ghost bike where they passed just as a reminder to people that they need to be careful," Hermida said. "That there are people out there who cycle, that their life is just as important (as someone) on four wheels and just to respect cyclists." Memorial services were held April 19 at Memorial Funeral Home in Edinburg and cremation service was scheduled for Tuesday at Val Verde Memorial Garden in Donna. UTPA and the IT department will also hold a memorial service in Arguelles' honor April 25 at 3 p.m. in the Engineering Building Room 1.300. "While he was alive, he lived. And he did, very, very much so," Toal said of Arguelles. "He was very much alive. He was very much in the present. He was enjoying doing all the things that he could do." Written by The Pan American
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ExxonMobil Teacher of the year 2014 Raquel A. Rico
ExxonMobil Teacher of the year 2014 Raquel A. Rico
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Faculty Development Series - Proposal Review Panel
As part of the ongoing Faculty Development series, a panel of experts gave their perspective on writing successful grant proposals. Dr. Havidán Rodríguez (Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs), Dr. Maria Reyes (Professor of Curriculum and Instruction), Dr. Teresa Feria (Assistant Professor of Biology and ADVANCE Administrative Faculty Fellow), and Dr. Steven C Tidrow (Associate Professor of Physics and Geology and Associate Dean for Research and Innovative Education for the College of Science and Mathematics) gave their ideas for writing strong and successful research grant proposals. Conducted by the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs on February 6, 2014, and hosted by Dr. Sadiq Shah, Vice Provost for Research, the panel talked about their tried and true methods, and then opened the floor to questions.
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Presidential Pillar 2014
The Rio Grande Valley legislative delegation was the first to be honored by the Presidential Pillar. This is an award recognizing a dedicated group of individuals who have demonstrated incredible perseverance, dedication, teamwork and tenacity on behalf of the students of South Texas. The Presidential Pillars for 2014 were honored at the UTPA Alumni Gala event, March 29, 2014. Recognized were Senators Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa and Eddie Lucio Jr. Also honored were State Representatives René Oliveira, Ryan Guillen, Armando "Mando" Martinez, Eddie Lucio III, Sergio Muñoz Jr., Terry Canales, Robert "Bobby" Guerra, and Oscar Longoria.
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UTPA 2014 Faculty Excellence Award in Mentoring
Dr. Frederic Zaidan III, Associate Professor and Chair of Biology, was awarded the UTPA 2014 Faculty Excellence Award in Mentoring.
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UTPA 2014 Faculty Excellence Award in Research
Dr. Karen Yagdjian, Professor of Mathematics, was awarded the UTPA 2014 Faculty Excellence Award in Research.
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UTPA 2014 Faculty Excellence Award in Service
Dr. Marie T. Mora, Professor of Economics, was awarded the UTPA 2014 Faculty Excellence Award in Service.
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UTPA 2014 Faculty Excellence Award in Teaching
Dr. Victor Alvarado, Professor of Educational Psychology, was awarded the UTPA 2014 Faculty Excellence Award in Teaching.
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UTPA ADVANCE Administrative Fellows Program 2013 - 2014
This is a look at the experiences of faculty participants in the ADVANCE Administrative Fellows Program 2013 - 2014 at The University of Texas-Pan American.
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UTPA ADVANCE Leadership Spring 2014
This is a look at the experiences of faculty participants in the ADVANCE Leadership Institute at The University of Texas-Pan American.
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UTPA Authors Reception Video - 2014
University of Texas Pan American
University of Texas Pan American Authors Reception in 2014. Authors and publications include: Marie T. Mora and Alberto Davila / The economic status of the Hispanic population -- Elvia Ardalani / Callejon Kashani -- Bimal K. Banik / β-Lactams: Unique Structures of Distinction for Novel Molecules (Topics in Heterocyclic Chemistry, 30) -- Robert Bradley / Buen gusto and Classicism in the visual cultures of Latin America -- Cynthia Jones / Preserving Life, Destroying Privacy: PICT and the Elderly -- Cynthia Lynch / Budget theory: Policy and public financial management -- Francisco Guajardo / Principal 2.0: Technology and educational leadership -- Jameela Banu / Nutrition and diet in menopause -- Javier Kypuros / System dynamics and control with bond graph modeling -- Jessica Lavariega Monforti / The roots of latino urban agency team-based learning in the social sciences and humanities: Group work that works to generate critical thinking and engagement -- John W. Darcy / Japan Master Tax Guide 2013/2014 -- Karen Watt / The administration and supervision of special programs in education -- Linda English / By all accounts: General stores and community life in Texas and Indian territory -- Marci R. McMahon / Domestic negotiations: Gender, nation, and self-fashioning in U.S. Mexican and Chicana literature and art -- Jose Maria Martinez / El cisne, la espiga y la cruz: Poesia religiosa del modernismo Hispanoamericano -- Maureen Flynn / Cognitive behavior therapy: Core principles for practice -- Myra Infante / Combustible sinners and other sinners -- Paul Saka / Perspectives on pragmatics and philosophy -- Philip Gasquoine / Neuropsychology: Cellular physiology to clinical practice -- Rebecca Mitchell / Modern love and poems of the English roadside, with poems and ballads -- Russell Skowronek / The Norquest Family of Edinburg -- S. George Vincentnathan / Current problems of the penal law and criminology -- S. George Vincentnathan / Crime and justice in India.
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UTPA News - ADVANCE Grant
UTPA's Dr. Marie Mora, a professor of economics and Vice Provost Fellow for Faculty Affairs, discusses how the university is encouraging more women to pursue careers in higher education, particularly in the STEM fields. Through the National Science Foundation's ADVANCE grant, the project has addressed issues that have constrained the recruitment, retention and advancement of women faculty at UT Pan American.
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UTPA News - Entrepreneurship Among Hispanics on the Rise
Hispanics have been starting their own businesses at a faster rate than any other demographic in the United States over the past decade. UTPA professors Drs. Alberto Dávila and Marie Mora have written a book that looks at this trend.
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UTPA News - First White Coat Ceremony for Nursing Students
You may have heard of medical schools having white coat ceremonies to welcome its newest students, but The University of Texas-Pan American is one of a select few schools to start offering this rite of passage to its nursing students. The white coat ceremony was held at UTPA's Student Union Theater on September 19, 2014.
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UTPA News - Included for Life Mobile App
A professor at The University of Texas-Pan American has developed a new app to help teachers and caregivers of children with disabilities better understand what these youngsters are going through.
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