Journalist to Give Centennial Lecture on Dangers of Reporting in Mexico

By Lisa Y. Garibay

UTEP News Service

Alfredo Corchado has known for a long time about the dangers of being a working journalist in Mexico. But he keeps going back.

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Communication Department Takes Students, Ideas to Indonesia

By Lisa Y. Garibay

UTEP News Service

UTEP Associate Professor of Communication Stacey Sowards, Ph.D., was first introduced to Indonesia when her parents moved there during her senior year in college. After visiting the country several times with her family and pursuing her master’s degree at UTEP, she decided to continue her studies there because of her strong interest in intercultural issues and communication.

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UTEP Calendar of Events (May 6 - 12)

Tuesday, May 7

7:30 p.m.
Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall

UTEP Symphony Orchestra
The UTEP Symphony Orchestra continues a tradition of presenting music used in film, TV and stage. Also featured will be several soloists from our artist faculty. This is a blockbuster event of fabulous music featured in various media. Tickets: $5 general admission; $3 seniors, military, and non-UTEP students; free for children 6 and younger, UTEP students, faculty, and staff. Information: 915-747-5606

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UTEP Calendar of Events (April 29-May 5)

Monday, April 29

7:30 p.m.

Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall

UTEP Glee Clubs

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Spring Convocation Celebrates Excellence, Reflects on Past

By Laura L. Acosta

UTEP News Service

The University of Texas at El Paso’s transformation from a tiny West Texas mining school almost 100 years ago to one of today’s most vibrant, relevant and innovative universities in the nation can be attributed to the success of its students, faculty and staff, UTEP President Diana Natalicio said in her remarks during the University’s Honors Convocation on April 21.

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UTEP Professor Named to Academy of Distinguished Teachers

By Lisa Y. Garibay

UTEP News Service

Beth Brunk-Chavez, Ph.D., associate dean for the College of Liberal Arts and an associate professor of rhetoric and writing studies in the English Department, has been appointed to The University of Texas System’s Academy of Distinguished Teachers.

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Texas Legislators Recognize 100-Year Anniversary of UTEP's Establishment

By Veronique Masterson

UTEP News Service

Dressed in UTEP orange neckties and scarves, with silver pickaxe pins on their lapels, about 60 UTEP ambassadors – alumni and friends of The University of Texas at El Paso – joined University President Diana Natalicio, The University of Texas System Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa, The University of Texas System Board of Regents Vice Chair Paul Foster, and the El Paso legislative delegation at the Texas Capitol to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Texas State School of Mines and Metallurgy.

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Alumni Create App to Help Parents

By Nadia M. Whitehead

UTEP News Service

About half a year ago three tech-savvy, soon-to-be dads had an epiphany.

While on the hunt for safe baby products, they noticed a major flaw in smartphone applications designed for recalled products.

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