The Pan American Days is an annual celebration sponsored by the Office of International Programs whose purpose is to give the students, faculty and the community a chance to learn about current issues Latin Americans are faced with today.
8:45 A.M., BUSA 118
"Exploring Cross-Cultural Differences in Students as Consumers:
A Comparison of NAFTA-based Cultures"
Dr. José Nicolas Barragan Codina, Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo León, Mexico
Moderator: Dr. Geok Simpson, Department of Economics & Finance
10:45 A.M., HSHW 1.404
"Power to the People? Evo Morales and Hugo Chavez"
Dr. Rafael Balderrama, Department of Sociology
Dr. Gary Mounce, Department of Political Science
Moderator: Political Science Association
11:45 A.M., PHYS 124
"Solid State Physics School: An Educational Project at Instituto Balseiro"
Dr. Eduardo Osquiguil (Argentina)
Fulbright Visiting Scholar in Physics and Astronomy
Moderator: Dr. Jeremy Qualls, Department of Physics and Geology
1:45 P.M., SBS 125
"Attitudes of Hispanic Students Regarding Human Sexuality Issues"
Dr. Russell Eisenman, Department of Psychology and Anthropology
3:00 P.M., ROOM 310, 3rd FLOOR, UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
“La Cienega” (100 min.)
Argentina
Latin American Film Series
5:30 P.M., STUDENT UNION THEATER “Border Guardians”
Key Note Speaker: Dr. Ana Castillo
Introduction: Dr. Blandina Cárdenas, UTPA President
6:00 P.M., EDCC 1.102
“Promoting Health in the Americas”
Dr. Maria Teresa Cerqueira, Chief, Office for Health on the US/Mexico Border
Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization
Moderator: Dr. Elena Bastida, Department of Sociology
7:10 P.M., COAS 303
Panel Presentation: Café Pan American
Dr. Yanrong Chang, Department of Communication
7:10 P.M., COAS 181
"Addressing the Social and Linguistic Aspects of Bilingualism"
Dr. Victoria Contreras
Dr. Esteban Hernandez
Dr. Ninfa Kohler
Ms. Yolanda Matus
Moderator: Dr. Elvia Ardalani
Department of Modern Languages and Literature
7:10 P.M., BUSA 119
"Marketing in Latin America"
Graduate class paper competition
Moderator: Dr. Arturo Vasquez, Department of Management, Marketing & International Business
9:10 A.M., JEFFERS THEATER, COAS
“How Target Advertising Cuts Across Age and Nationalities”
Mr. Ernest Bromley, Chairman and CEO of Bromley Communications
Hispanic-American Marketing Pioneer
Moderator: Dr. Kimberly Selber, Department of Communication
10:35 A.M., BUSA 223
“How to Target Advertising Cuts Across Age and Nationalities”
Mr. Ernest Bromley, Chairman and CEO of Bromley Communications
Hispanic-American Marketing Pioneer
Moderator: Dr. Kimberly Selber, Department of Communication
10:35 A.M., HSHW 1.274
“Rosita” Documentary Film (60 min.)
Nicaragua
Moderator: Dr. Jennifer Mata, Department of History and Philosophy
11:00 A.M. - 1:30 P.M., LIBRARY MEDIA COURTYARD Study Abroad Fair
FREE Refreshments, Music, Prizes and Entertainment
*Musica Popular Brasileira *Folkloric Dance * UTPA Guitar Trio *Zumba Presentation
Prize Sponsors: South Texas Bookstore, University Bookstore, Golden Corral, Sodexho, Starbucks, HEB, Wal-Mart
12:00 P.M., ENGR 1.300 (Auditorium) “Effect of Tribo-Layers and Sub-Surface Events on the Tribological Behavior of Solid Lubricant Coatings and Rolling Mill Processes"
Dr. José Daniel De Mello (Brazil)
Fulbright Visiting Scholar in Mechanical Engineering
Moderator: Dr. Robert Jones, Department of Mechanical Engineering
1:10 P.M., COAS 253
"Universal Forum on Cultures: Monterrey 2007"
Lic. Mauricio Martínez Soto, Community Promoter
Lic. Roberto Morris Bermúdez, Assistant Director of Promotion and Publicity
Moderator: Dr. Matthew Christensen, Department of English
3:00 P.M., ROOM 310, 3rd FLOOR, UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
“C.R.A.Z.Y” (127 min.)
Canada
Latin American Film Series
4:30 P.M., BUSA 119
"Creación Literaria en México y EE.UU."
Dr. Edna Ochoa, Department of Modern Languages & Literature
Mr. Felipe Montes, Writer and Teacher, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico
Moderator: Mr. José Skinner, Department of English
4:30 P.M., COAS 351
"Islam: Empire of Faith" Documentary Film (90 min.)
Latin American Muslims
Dr. Servando Hinojosa, Department of Psychology & Anthropology
Ms. Lizeth Rodriguez, Latin American Muslim and UTPA student
Moderator: Dr. Dora Saavedra, Department of Communication
8:45 A.M., BUSA 110
"Global Warming and Planetary Science - The Earth as an Oasis Floating in Space"
Dr. José Luis M. Cortez, Department of Physics and Geology
9:30 A.M., JEFFERS THEATER
“The International Game: When Sports and Politics Collide”
Dr. Gregory Selber, Department of Communication
9:45 A.M., COAS 350 "Intercultural Communication: Broadening and Enhancing International Adaptability and Cultural Cognizance and Practices"
Mr. Gerald-Mark Breen, Department of Communication
12:00 NOON, UNIVERSITY BALLROOM
“Provost’s Awards for Latin American Studies”
By invitation only
1:00 P.M., COAS 350
"Borderland Writers"*
Mr. Marco Cordova, UTPA Graduate Student
Mr. Salvador Duarte, Editor for Crisol
Ms. Rossy Evelin Limá, STC Undergraduate Student
Mr. Xavier Rabago Palafox, Director of Estereo America, Patronato for ProRadio Cultural
Mr. Francisco Salazar, Community Businessman
Mr. Arnnulfo Salinas, UTPA Graduate Student
Mr. Roberto de la Torre, Misco and McAllen International Supply Co. Owner
Ms. Mercedes Varela, Educational Director in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico
Dr. Elvia Ardalani
Dr. Peter Browne
Dr. Lino García
Dr. Edna Ochoa
Mr. José Skinner
Moderator: Mr. Ramiro R. Rea
Department of Modern Languages & Literature
*Presentation in Spanish
1:45 P.M., EDCC 1.102
“Mexican and Mexican American Attitudes toward Disability”
Dr. Charlene Blankenship
Dr. Noreen Graf
Moderator: Dr. Sandra Hansmann
Department of Rehabilitation
3:00 P.M., ROOM 310, 3rd FLOOR, UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
“Guantanamera” (105 min.)
Cuba
Latin American Film Series
4:30 P.M., EDCC 2.234
"Why & How: Teaching Science in Elementary"
Dr. Adriana Elizondo, General Coordinator of Science and Technology
Office of the Undersecretary of Elementary and Secondary Education Nuevo León, Mexico
Moderator: Dr. Ralph Carlson, Department of Educational Psychology
5:30 P.M., STUDENT UNION CAFETERIA Coffee and Comedy Hour:
Mr. Cleto Rodriguez, Regional Comedian
6:00 P.M., FIAA 102
“El Regreso de una Cerámica Necesaria”
Mr. Rafael Paredes, Universidad de la Serena, Chile
Moderator: Mr. Reynaldo Santiago, Department of Art
7:10 P.M., COAS 351
"Addressing the Negotiation of Bicultural Identities in Literature"
Dr. Stephanie Alvarez
Dr. Carla Calarge
Dr. Guadalupe Cortina
Dr. Edna Ochoa
Mr. Ramiro Rea
Ms. Ana Villarreal
Moderator: Dr. Ninfa Kohler
Department of Modern Languages & Literature
7:10 P.M., MAGC 1.202
"How Do Latin American Companies Compete for Superior Financial Performance"
Senior class paper competition
Moderator: Dr. Arturo Vásquez, Department of Management, Marketing & International Business
7:10 P.M., EDCC 1.102
"Innovative Housing Solutions from Mexico: Proyecto Azteca"
Ann Williams Cass, Interim Executive Director, Proyecto Azteca, San Juan, TX
Moderator: Dr. Rafael Balderrama, Department of Sociology
10:35 A.M., BUSA 116
CONARTE: Art and Culture
Dr. Romeo Flores Caballero, President
Council for Culture and Arts of Nuevo León (CONARTE)
Moderator: Dr. Angelica Cortes, Department of Management, Marketing & International Business
3:00 P.M., ROOM 310, 3rd FLOOR, UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
“Little Injustices” (110 min.)
Mexico
Latin American Film Series
4:00 P. M., LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
“Granito de Arena” (60 min.)
Mexico
Moderator: Dr. Pete Farruggio, Department of Curriculum and Instruction
4:30 P.M.,COAS 310
"Migrating Faiths or Transgenic Danger?: Pentecostalism in Indigenous Mexico."
Dr. Daniel Ramírez, Arizona State University
Moderator: Dr. Ethan Sharp, Department of Modern Languages & Literature
7:10 P.M., BUSA 118
"Economic Development and Demographic Change in Latin America: New Trends"
Moderator: Dr. Arturo Vásquez, Department of Management, Marketing & International Business
