Greetings Graduates!

As foretold, we have finalized our workshop event, to be held this Saturday, Nov. 14th from 1pm to 2pm in the 3rd Floor Board Room of the ADMIN Building (where the Graduate Office is located).

We have an exciting line up of guest specialists who will come to personally look over and tutor people's resumes and CVs. Among these individuals are the University Writing Center Interim Director - Terrie Garcia and our own Graduate Adviser - Denisse Cantu. We will also have representatives from Career Services to participate and distribute handouts.

The event will begin with a short presentation by your officers to brief on the different job sectors to apply for (business/academic/non-profit/government). Our goal is to provide a list of resources representing these job markets and example resumes for participants to begin exploring job possibilities on their own - in the event some participants cannot stay for the entire event. After which, each guest specialist will spend a few minutes introducing themselves and their field of expertise. Each specialist will then be available in separate work areas to tutor your documents and answer questions.

Please spread the word this week to anyone you think may be interested. Though this workshop is geared towards graduate student concerns, undergrads are more than welcome to attend and you are not obligated to bring a CV or a resume to participate.

-Leif Behmer-
GSA President

Schedule of Ceremonies
Saturday, December 19, 2009 at the McAllen Convention Center

College of Science & Engineering
College of Education                                                                                 9:00 a.m.

College of Arts & Humanities
College of Social & Behavioral Sciences                                              12:30 p.m.

College of Business Administration
College of Health Sciences and Human Services                               4:00 p.m.

For more Information click here

Join us to find out more about the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at The University of Texas- Pan American!  FLYER

Noon Session

12-1 p.m.

UTPA Campus MACG 1.202

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RSVP at  MBA Program at UTPA Noon Info Session



Evening Session

7-9 p.m.

McAllen Teaching Site

1800 S Main St, McAllen, TX 78503-5441

(Adjacent to La Plaza Mall)

RSVP at MBA Program at UTPA Evening Info Session

UTPA is hosting two informational sessions in the next week regarding the new graduate certificates in the department of Communication.

 Long winding lines marked the wait for President Bill Clinton at The University of Texas-Pan American on Oct. 22. He spoke at the Fine Arts Auditorium about pressing issues facing the world and how his Clinton Global Initiative is set to help.

For the sixth consecutive year, the Distinguished Speakers Series will offer not only students but faculty, staff and Rio Grande Valley residents the chance to hear and learn from some of the world’s most intriguing, impactful and inspiring personalities. The 2009-2010 series first speaker will be Steve Wozniak, a Silicon Valley icon, who helped shape the computer industry with his design of Apple’s first line of products – the Apple I and II – and his influence on the Macintosh. He was recognized as one of America’s leading innovators with the National Medal of Technology and has been inducted into the Inventors Hall of Fame. His presentation will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the UTPA Fine Arts Auditorium. Seating for students, staff and faculty with appropriate UTPA ID will commence at 7 p.m.; seating for the public will begin at 7:20 p.m.

Bring the kids and enjoy a safe and fun Halloween celebration at UTPA’s Carnival of the Great Pumpkin on Oct. 31. The annual event will be held from 6-10 p.m. in the UTPA Fieldhouse. Student organizations on campus will offer food booths and carnival games with 100 percent of the proceeds going to help operate their organizations. Families can also enjoy music, costume contests with prizes, a pumpkin pie eating contest and free attractions like an inflatable moon jump. Admission is free. For more information, call the University Program Board at 316-7991.

Don’t miss a chance to see the 42nd President of the United States – Bill Clinton – when he speaks on campus Oct. 22. Clinton will speak about the initiatives of the William J. Clinton Foundation to help solve some of the world’s most challenging problems. Hear how you can make a positive impact on the world. Clinton will begin his presentation at 6:45 p.m. in the UTPA Fine Arts Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. Doors will open at 6 p.m. but priority seating will go to you – students, faculty and staff –with appropriate UTPA ID. For security reasons, attendees are discouraged from bringing backpacks, briefcases, purses, camera bags or other similar items to the presentation. For more information, contact the Student Union office at 956/316-7989.

The Office of Graduate Studies will be hosting a Thesis/Dissertation Workshop on October 27th. The same workshop is offered at noon and evening.

Description: Important workshop for graduate students preparing their thesis or dissertation. Presenters will review the new procedure for electronic submittal of drafts and final copies.

Meal to be provided. Limited space - reserve your space today.
 
When: Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Where: Academic Services Building, Room 1.106

Noon Workshop (12-2 p.m.) Register Here

Evening Workshop (5:30-7:30 p.m.) Register Here

For more information contact gradschool@utpa.edu