UTEP Events Calendar (June 25-July 2)

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Published on Saturday, 23 June 2012 19:30

Monday, June 25

6 p.m.

Blumberg Auditorium, UTEP Library

2012 Mexican Elections Project

The 2012 Mexican Elections Project presents a guest lecture by Silvia Nunez Garcia. The title of her lecture is “Mexico’s 2012 Presidential Elections: Profiles and Social Issues.” The lecture is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Tony Payan, Ph.D., at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Irasema Coronado, Ph.D., at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Thursday, June 28

8:30 p.m.

Lawn in front of the Geological Sciences Building

Movies on the Lawn – Nacho Libre

Rated: PG; 100 minutes

Inspired by a true story, Nacho is a young man raised in a Mexican monastery who takes it upon himself to rescue the holy place from financial ruin. He enters a local sports tournament as a masked wrestler to win prize money in this raucous comedy. Movies on the Lawn is free and open to the public. A $5 movie combo is available and includes a hot dog, small coke and popcorn. Information: 915-747-5711 or www.utep.edu/union

Friday, June 29

5:30-10 p.m.

Memorial Triangle

Splash ‘n’ Sparks

Splash 'n' Sparks is a complimentary appreciation event for UTEP's faculty, staff and their immediate families. Tickets for student employees and additional guests are available on site for $5 each (cash only). Concession items will be available for sale by UTEP Food Services (cash only). Free popcorm and cotton candy will be provided by Staff Council.