Graduate Office

Undergraduate Research Initiative Academic Year 2009-2010

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:56:00 -0600

The Undergraduate Research Scholars Initiative (URI) at The University of Texas-Pan American

is a program where undergraduate students share in the excitement of research discoveries,

work side-by-side with faculty, and graduate students who are creating new knowledge and

learn valuable research techniques. The initiative allows undergraduate students to obtain realworld

research experience in a field of interest related to their majors.

• A chance for in-depth learning.

The URI allows students to concentrate on a specific topic in which they may have an

interest.

• One-on-one faculty interaction.

Students work directly with a faculty member in his or her research program.

Deadline: December 11, 2009 at 5:00 pm

Office of Graduate Studies, AB 116

Preference will be given to faculty without a current URI award

For more information and Application form click here

Graduate Student Association Resume/Vitae Workshop

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:47:00 -0600

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

STEM Success Scholarship Program

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:37:00 -0600

New STEM Success Scholarship Program

Scholarships are available to Hispanic American graduate students who are enrolled fulltime in a STEM related Master’s graduate program. Scholarships will cover full tuition and fees for up to 9 hours for one semester, with a maximum award of $4,500 per year. The scholarship is part of the “Promoting Postbaccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans” grant that was recently awarded by the U.S. Department of Education to UTPA. Approximately 12 students will be awarded scholarships during the Spring 2010 semester.

Application packets are due by December 1, 2009 and students that are selected will be notified by December 15, 2009.

STEM Success Scholarship Summary

STEM Success Scholarship Application

Electronic Thesis & Dissertation - Instructions

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:30:00 -0600

Electronics Thesis & Dissertation Submission Instructions

Thesis/Dissertation updated

International Week 2009, Nov 16-20. Free & Open to Everyone!

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:20:00 -0600

Designated by the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of State, International Week is an event held by universities across the country to promote international education and awareness of cultural issues. International [Education] Week provides an opportunity to highlight: the benefits of international education and exchange, to express appreciation for students and scholars who study and teach here, and to commend the millions of people who build and strengthen bridges of global understanding by organizing and participating in exchange programs.

For more information and Detailed Schedule Click Here

Forums set to discuss increase in designated tuition and fees at UTPA

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:23:00 -0600

The University of Texas-Pan American's Cost of Education Committee is soliciting input from students, faculty, staff and the community on a proposal to increase designated tuition and fees that would take effect Fiscal Year 2011-2012. The Cost of Education Committee which is recommending the increase is hosting community forums Nov. 9, 10 and 11.

Since 2000, there has been a steady decrease in funding from the state pressuring the University to depend more heavily on designated tuition. Read More

Graduation: Schedule of Ceremonies

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:27:00 -0600

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

MBA Information Session @ UTPA, November 12, 2009

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:46:00 -0600

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

UTPA Map

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

Thesis and Dissertation: Important Updates

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:44:00 -0600

Online submission of theses and dissertations is now available. Please go to Thesis/Dissertation for further instructions.

Spring 2010 Registration Bulletin

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:47:00 -0600

Spring 2010 Registration Bulletin is now live, you can access it at: http://registrars.panam.edu/PDFFiles/UTPABulletinSpring2010.pdf

2010-2011 Graduate Catalog

UTPA-Mathematics and Science Teacher Preparation Academy

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:16:00 -0600

The UTPA Mathematics and Science Teacher Preparation Academy (MSTPA) continues to enhance efforts to improve math and science education in K-12 in the South Texas region by increasing teachers’ understanding in the areas of content and pedagogy for classroom practices. Full scholarships are available to teachers accepted into the MSTPA program to pursue a master’s inmathematics, chemistry or physics education .

Apply NOW

Deadline to apply is November 7th.

For more information Click Here

2010-2011 UTPA "Excellence/Departmental" Scholarships

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:45:00 -0600

UTPA Excellence and Departmental Scholarship application is available online. Application period is September 1, 2009 to January 4, 2010. There are over 200 scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students.

For more information please contact the Scholarship Office at 956/381-2935, stop by SSB 1.169 or visit www.utpa.edu/scholarships.excellence

UTPA offers new Certificates at Graduate level

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:49:00 -0600

College of Arts and Humanities

Graduate Certificate in Media Relations & Strategic Communication

Domestic requirements

Instructions to apply

Flyer

Graduate Certificate in Communication Training & Consulting

Domestic requirements

Instructions to apply

Flyer

College of Business Administration

Certificate in Advanced Business Administration

Domestic requirements

International requirements

Instructions to apply

Information Session

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:43:00 -0600

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

Information Sessions

Tuesday, Nov. 3^rd & Wednesday, Nov. 4^th

5:30p.m. - 7p.m.

UTPA McAllen Teaching Site

1800 South Main St., Ste. 1100

McAllen, TX
(Next to the La Plaza Mall, across from Movies 6)

For more information Click here

President Bill Clinton speaks at UTPA

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:05:00 -0600

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.

More than 1,000 people from UTPA and the community witnessed his visit and listened to Clinton encourage change for a better world through education, community service and sustainability efforts.

“I am delighted to be here at UTPA and there is nothing I would rather do than be here tonight and have the opportunity to speak to all of you, particularly those who are students,” Clinton said. “I like to come to colleges and universities to ask young people to think clearly, have a clear view of the world and its challenges so you can learn what you can do.” Read more