Explore the fun side of fitness this summer in tennis, golf, basketball, soccer, volleyball, swimming, "Kidfit," art, climbing, team sports and recreational games at the UTPA Wellness and Recreational Sports Complex. All activities are taught by trained instructors, coaches and/or UTPA varsity athletes. For more information, visit http://portal.utpa.edu/portal/page/portal/utpa_main/dess_home/dos_home/dos_wrsc/wrsc_youth_camps.
(Monday-Friday: Fitness Camp: 8:10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Late Program: 4:15-6 p.m.)
Calling All Sophomores! The Sophomore Academic Mentoring Program (SAM) Program is looking for sophomores to enroll as protégés. By becoming a protégé you will be entitled to a new college experience full of support in all areas applicable to college success. Learn how to be a better student, increase your GPA, decide on your major, maximize your experience at UTPA, and join other students on their quest for a degree. Enroll now online at www.utpa.edu/SAM. Make a difference in your life today – become a protégé and see what SAM has to offer you!
The Office of International Programs and the Department of Modern Languages and Literature present Language and Culture Sessions during the summer. Beginning Arabic will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. in COAS 180. Intermediate Arabic will be held Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. in COAS 180. Certificates will be awarded upon completion. For more information, call 956/381-3572 or e-mail intlcenter@utpa.edu. Forms are available at COAS 125 or online at www.utpa.edu/internationalprograms.
The first play of the summer, "Cahoots," is a comedy about a homeowner's association meeting that turns into mayhem and attempted murder. The performance will be held at the Albert L. Jeffers Theatre, located in the Communication Arts and Sciences Building. For more information, visit http://www.utpa.edu/dept/comm/theatre/.
(July 24-26, 8 p.m. and July 27, 2 p.m. )
The Sophomore Academic Mentoring (SAM) Program applications for the Fall 2008 semester are available. Full-time junior or senior students with a declared major and a 2.5 GPA or higher may apply to this program. Qualified students interested in applying for this on-campus, direct waged paid position should submit their information by the priority deadline of July 31. Students should be interested in working with UTPA students and developing leadership skills through mentoring. Visit http://www.utpa.edu/sam/ for more information or contact SAM Coordinator Karen Speer at 956/316-7966 or stop by the office located at BA-120I.
Free Spanish lessons are being offered to faculty and staff this summer. Class is limited to the first 25 who register. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Lessons will be held Mondays and Wednesdays, 5-8 p.m. To register, contact the English Language Institute (ELI) at 956/381-2133 or eli@utpa.edu.
