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.
All Week
International Art Exhibits: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
"Global Health and Welfare": (Student Printmakers at the University) Gallery
Curator: Prof. Reynaldo Santiago, Art Dept.
UTPA Library Annex Gallery:
"Este en mi Mexico"
Curator: Prof. Maria Elena Macias, Art Dept.
Co-sponsor: Consulate of Mexico (McAllen, Texas)
"Student Poster Exhibition - IW09: Global Health and Welfare"
Curator: Prof. Leila Hernandez, Art Dept.
"Women's Health Globally" (HIST-Women's Studies)
Monday, November 16
"Taiwan's National Universal Health Insurance Program: Lessons for the Barack Obama Administration"
Dr. Roy Chen, Dept. of Rehabilitation
8:45 A.M. • HSHW 1.140
"Importance of the Corporate Health Program on Productivity in Organizations"
Dr. Jose Barragan Codina, Director, Acreditacion Internacional and Students, Universidad Aútonoma de Nuevo León
Moderator: Dr. Robert Morrison, Dept. of Management
8:45 a.m. • BUSA 113
Nursing Seminar: Advancing Health Care through Global Nursing
Please register to attend this free presentation. www.utpa.edu/ce
Opening Remarks: Rep. Eddie Lucio, III, Texas House Representative
Welcome: Dr. Bruce Reed, Dean, College of Health Sciences and Human Services
9 a.m. • UTPA Ballroom Co-sponsors: Dept. of Nursing,
College of Health Sciences and Human Services, Doctors Hospital at Renaissance
9:15 a.m.:"Educate Locally, Think Globally: Meet Tomorrow's Health Needs"
Dr. Marilu Bond, Ph.D., RN, CNE, ANEF, FAAN
Samuel T. Hughes Professor of Nursing, Dept. of Nursing, UT-Arlington Co-sponsor: Sigma Theta Tau: Honor Society of Nursing
10:15 a.m.:"Indigenous Wisdon and Contemporary Challenges: Curanderismo in the 21st Century"
Elena Avila, RN, MSN, Curandera, Dept. of Nursing, University of New Mexico Co-sponsors: Student Nurses Association (SNA) and Texas Nurses Association (TNA), Valley Advanced Practice Nurse Association, Inc., South Texas College (STC)
11:45 a.m.: Break
12:15 p.m.:"Evolving our Awareness in Consciousness from a Nursing Perspective: A Global Shift"
Nancy Nadeau, RN, BSN, MSN, Dept. of Nursing
1:15 p.m.:"Self-care in Mexican Adults with Diabetes: A Research Program"
Dr. Esther Gallegos Cabriales, Dept. of Nursing
Universidad Aútonoma de Nuevo León (Mexico)
"International Migration in Context of Global Health"
Dr. Elena Bastida, Associate Dean, Research and Chair, Dept. of Social and Behavioral Sciences, School of Public Health, Health Science Center, University of North Texas (Fort Worth)
Moderator: Dr. Ramon Guerra, Dept. of Sociology Co-sponsor: Medical Spanish for Heritage Learners, UTPA
11:45 a.m. • SBSC 125
"The Health and Welfare of Minorities in China Uighurs and Tibetans: Cultural Genocide?"
Dr. Penelope Ann Adair, Dept. of History and Philosophy
11:45 a.m. • SBSC 203
"The Challenges of Health Care Delivery in Resource-Limited Settings: An Ethnographic Perspective"
Dr. Anat Rosenthal, Research Fellow, Department of Global Health and Social Medicine, Global Health Delivery Project, Harvard Medical School
Moderator: Dr. Felix Koo, Physician Assistant Program Co-sponsor: Medical Spanish for Heritage Learners, UTPA
12 p.m. • HSHE 1.114
Panel Discussion: "Diabetes Prevention in the Texas Borderlands"
Dr. Suad Ghaddar, Associate Director, South Texas Border Health Disparities Center, UTPA
Dr. Enrique Ferrel (M.D.), PEMEX, Reynosa
Dr. E. Linda Villarreal (M.D.), Internal Medicine, Edinburg; former President, Hidalgo-Starr Counties Medical Society
Dr. Brian Wickwire (M.D.), Medical Director, Nuestra Clinica del Valle
Ms. Gem Peña, Nutritionist, Nuestra Clinica del Valle
Convenor: Dr. Ann V. Millard, South Texas Center in McAllen, School of Rural Public Health, Texas A&M Health Science Center
Discussant: Dr. Isidore Flores, Managing Director, International Valley Health Institute
Moderator: Dr. Margaret Graham, Dept. of Psychology and Anthropology
1:10 p.m. • COAS 106 (Albert L. Jeffers Theatre)
"Telenovelas: Are They Promoting Sexuality or Educating Viewers?
Using Social Learning Theory to Analyze a Popular Telenovela"
Dr. Petra Guerra, Dept. of Communication
1:10 p.m. • SCIE 2.102
Film: La Operación (Documentary)
Female Sterilization in Puerto Rico
Panelists:
Dr. Stephanie Alvarez, Dept. of Modern Languages and Literature
Dr. Nalda Báez, Dept. of Modern Languages and Literature
Dr. David Carlson, Dept. of History and Philosophy
1:10 p.m. • HSHE 1.114
"Colombia Health Care Inequality"
Dr. Nalda Báez, Dept. of Modern Languages and Literature
2:35 p.m. • COAS 341
Film: Salude (Documentary)
Presenter: Dr. Peter Farruggio, Dept. of Curriculum and Instruction Co-sponsor: University Library
3 p.m. • Schilling Room, UTPA Library
"The Impact of Climate Change on World Food Supplies"
Dr. Lynn Vincentnathan, Dept. of Criminal Justice and
Dept. of Psychology and Anthropology
3:30 p.m. • COAS 177
"Working with the Autistic Children"
Ruth Cardoza, Specialist in School Psychology and Behavior, A+ Therapy
Moderator: Dr. Yvonne T. Quintanilla, Dept. of Educational Psychology and
Director, Office of International Programs
5:45 p.m. • SBSC 101
"Current H1N1 Pandemic and Public Health Response"
Dr. Brian Smith (M.D., M.P.H.), Regional Medical Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention "Mexican Health Care System: Dealing with H1N1 Pandemic"
Dr. Cuauhtémoc Mancha Moctezuma, Deputy National Director for Epidemiology (Mexico) Co-sponsors: Consulate of Mexico (McAllen, Texas) and Department Of Modern Languages and Literature)
Moderator: Jose Castro, Dept. of Modern Languages and Literature
6 p.m. • STUN 1.102 (Theater)
"Eliminating Language-Based Health Disparities in the U.S."CANCELLED
Dr. Glenn A. Martinez, Chair, Dept. of Modern Languages and Literature and
Executive Director, Office of International Programs
7 p.m. • SBSC 101
"Disparities in Health Care: Justice and Equality in Islam"
Dr. Imtiaz Chaudhry (M.D.), Ophthalmologist, Lawyer, and Hafiz
Moderator: Dr. Mohammad Farooqui, Chair, Dept. of Biology Co-sponsor: Islamic Society of South Texas
7 p.m. • ENGR 1.300 (Auditorium)
Tuesday, November 17
Symposium: "Student Ethics: How Ethical We Are and How Ethical We Should Be"
*Panels will have separate sessions throughout the day.
Participants: UTPA Colleges (Faculty and Students)
Chair of the Symposium: Dr. Arturo Vasquez, Dept. of Marketing Sponsor: College of Business Administration, UTPA
9 a.m. • STUN 1.102 (Theater)
Awards Presentation: Student Poster Exhibition - "IW09: Global Health and Welfare"
Participants: Design and Production Students, UTPA
Moderator: Prof. Leila Hernandez, Art Dept.
9:10 a.m. • Schilling Room, UTPA Library
"The Quickening Conscience: Agent Orange, Ecocide, and American Scientists"
Dr. Amy Hay, Dept. of History and Philosophy
9:10 a.m. • SBSC 101
"New Findings on Self-Regulations: Implications for Health"
Dr. Jerwin Jou, Dept. of Psychology and Anthropology
10:35 a.m. • HSHW 1.404
"Women’s Health: Breast Cancer Awareness"
Dr. Rafath Quraishi (M.D.P.A.), Radiologist, Advanced Medical Imaging
Moderator: Dr. Amy Hay, Dept. of History and Philosophy
10:35 a.m. • COAS 106 (Albert L. Jeffers Theatre)
Exhibit: "Hands on Global Welfare" Sponsor: Baptist Student Ministry (BSM), UTPA
11 a.m. • STUN Commons
Dr. Jeff Pierce (M.D.), Family Physician
Moderator: Marco Setien, president, Pre-Med Club, UTPA Sponsor: Pre-Med Club, UTPA
Noon . SCIE 2.104
"Generations of Health Risks: The Legacy of the Red Barn Chemical Plant in Elsa, Texas"
LLano Grande Center for Research and Development
Dr. Stephanie Álvarez, Dept. of Modern Languages and Literature
1:10 p.m. • COAS 246
"Art Therapy Via: Working with Less Privileged Algerian Children in the South of France"
Dr. Lorenzo Pace, Art Dept.
1:10 p.m. • EDCC 2.222
"Child Sexual Abuse in the Rio Grande Valley – A Forensic Nurse’s Perspective in Preventing Revictimization"
Dr. Juana Cantu-Cabrera, Dept. of Nursing
Moderator: Dr. Alma Flores-Vela, Dept. of Nursing
1 p.m. • HSHW 1.404
"Health Disparities"
Dr. Cynthia Jones, Dept. of History and Philosophy
2:35 p.m. • SBSC 111
"Global Cultural Competency and Higher Education"
Dr. Aziza Zemrani, Public Administration Program
4:30 p.m. • SBSC 106
"Childhood Around the World: How Assessment of Children is Affected by Culture"
Dr. Teresa Pfeifer, Dept. of Occupational Therapy
5:30 p.m. • HSHE 1.128
"The Impact of the Economy on Family and Health"
Dr. Noe Ramirez, Dept. of Social Work
6 p.m. • HSHE 1.114
"Beyond the Borders of the Mind"
Dr. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa (M.D.), Associate Professor, Neurosurgery, Neuroscience, Oncology, Cellular & Molecular Medicine, and Director, Brain Tumor Stem Cell Laboratory, Johns Hopkins University Sponsor: Distinguished Speakers Series, UTPA
7:30 p.m. • Fine Arts Auditorium
Wednesday, November 18
Medical Seminar: "Doctors without Borders"
Please register to attend this free presentation. www.utpa.edu/ce
Opening Remarks:
Congressman Ruben Hinojosa, U.S. Congress (Invited)
Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr., Texas State
Master of Ceremony: Marco A. Setien, President, Pre-Med Club (UTPA)
9 a.m. • International Room, ITT Building, UTPA Co-sponsor: Pre-Med Club (UTPA), Doctors Hospital at Renaissance
9:30 a.m.: "Obesity-A Global Pandemic?"
Dr. Ashraf A. Hilmy (M.D., M.B.A., C.H.E., F.A.C.S.), Bariatric Surgeon,
Valley Baptist Medical Center (Harlingen, Texas)
10:30 a.m.: "Current Approach to Diabetes Disease"
Dr. Monzer H. Yazji (M.D., F.A.C.P.), Internal Medicine Physician, Founder/Board Member, Rio Grande Valley Diabetes Association (Edinburg/McAllen, Texas)
11:30 a.m.: "Doctors Without Borders: Humanitarian Work on the Front Lines of Disasters and Conflict"
Dr. Beverly Bauman (M.D., F.A.A.P., F.A.C.E.P.), Pediatric Emergency Medicine and member, Doctors Without Borders (Harlingen, Texas)
12:30 p.m. - Break
1 p.m.: "Cardiovascular Disease Prevention"
Dr. SM Golam Alam (M.D., M.P.H.), Cardiologist, Valley Heart
Consultants (Edinburg/McAllen, Texas)
2 p.m.: "Preparing Ourselves for the Future: Lessons Learned from the Pandemic (H1N1) 2009"
Dr. Luis Gerardo Castellanos (M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H.), Epidemiologist,
Pan American Health Organization U.S.-Mexico Border Office (El Paso, Texas) Co-sponsor: Medical Spanish for Heritage Learners, UTPA
"A History of Sewage: Health, Disease, and Sewers in Ancient and Medieval History"
Dr. Ken A. Grant, Dept. of History and Philosophy
2:35 p.m. • SBSC 117
"Inter-Caste Violence in an Indian Christian Community"
Dr. S. George Vincentnathan, Dept. of Criminal Justice
2:35 p.m. • SBSC 101
"La Revolución: A Centennial Celebration"
Francisco Muñoz, III, Coordinator, Dance Program and Artistic Director, Ballet Folklorico (UTPA) and Ballet Folklorico members (UTPA)
3 p.m. • HPE II 133 (Dance Studio)
Film: Sick Around World (Documentary)
Presenter: Dr. Dave Carlson, Dept. of History and Philosophy Co-sponsor: University Library
3 p.m. • Schilling Room, UTPA Library
"Borderland Writers"
Dr. Javier Villarreal, Dr. Peter Browne, Ms. Guadalupe Tijerina, Dr. Lino Garcia, Prof. Cipriano Cárdenas, Prof. Ramiro Rea, Prof. Juan Antonio González, Dr. José Davila, Mr. Alberto Cabada, and Dr. Edna Ochoa, Dept. of Modern Languages and Literature
Moderator: Prof. Ramiro Rea, Dept. of Modern Languages and Literature
4 p.m. • COAS 351
"Comparative Study of International Health Care: France, Italy, and Turkey"
Dr. Sonia Alianak, Dept. of Political Science
Dr. Tamer Balci, Dept. of History and Philosophy
Free Pizza: Sponsored by Political Science Association, UTPA
4:30 p.m. • BUSA 110
Panel Discussion: "Health Security and Globalization in the Middle East"
Students, Dept. of Political Science and Dept. of History and Philosophy
Moderator: Dr. Sonia Alianak, Dept. of Political Science
5:30 p.m. • BUSA 110
"Poetry and Prose on Global Health Issues"
Dr. Elvia Ardalani, Lauren Espinoza, Erika Garza-Johnson, Rodney Gomez, Beatriz Guzman, Dr. Petra Guerra, Dr. Claude B. Haraway, Dr. Edna Ochoa, Dr. Kamala Platt, Veronica Sandoval, and Luci Zamora- Wiley
Depts. of Communication, English, and Modern Languages and Literature
Moderator: Dr. Emmy Pérez, Dept. of English
5:45 p.m. • COAS 258
"Emotional Intelligence and Attitudes Toward People with Disabilities: A Comparison of Cultures, United States, Caribbean, and Costa Rica"
Dr. Jerry Fischer, Dept. of Rehabilitation
Dr. Nalda Baez, Dept. of Modern Languages and Literature
5:45 p.m. • HSHW 1.140
Provost’s Awards for International Studies (by invitation only)
Master of Ceremony: Dina Herrera-Garza, News Channel 5, KRGV-TV
6 p.m. • UTPA Ballroom
Thursday, November 19
"Health and Welfare: A Linguistic Perspective"
Dr. Debbie Cole, Dr. Laura Dambreville, Dr. Minhee Eom, Dr. Theron Francis,
Dr. Ed Heckler, Dr. Yong Lang, and Dr. Bryan Meadows, Dept. of English
Moderator: Dr. Debbie Cole, Dept. of English
10:35 a.m. • STUN 1.102 (Theater)
"Why I Will Probably Be The One to Get Swine Flu: Media Health Scares, Population Density, and Pesky Daily Habits"
Dr. Greg Selber, Dept. of Communication
Moderator: Dr. Jessica Raley-Parker, Dept. of Communication
10:35 a.m. • HSHW 1.406
Study Abroad Fair
University-Wide Study Abroad Programs.
Prizes: Scholarship, Airline Ticket, Gift Cards. Free Food.
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. • STUN Commons
Panel Discussion: "Why Study Abroad"
Dr. Peter Kranz, Dept. of Educational Psychology
Dr. Muhammad Bhatti, Dept. of Physics and Geology
Dr. Kenneth Buckman, Dept. of History and Philosophy
Dr. Aziza Zemrani, Public Administration Program
Prof. Joe Garza, Dept. of Marketing
Noon • STUN 1.102 (Theater)
"The UN Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Why It Matters"
Dr. Sandra Hansmann, Dept. of Rehabilitation and Global Security Studies Program
Noon • IGKNU Resource Room 310, UTPA Library
Panel Discussion: "Binational Solutions and Health Issues on the US-Mexico Border"
Dr. Ronald J. Dutton, Director, Office of Border Health, Texas Dept. of State Health Services (DSHS)
Dr. Antonio Falcon (M.D.), member, U.S.-Mexico Border Health Commission
Dr. Joseph B. McCormick (M.D.), Regional Dean and James Steele Professor, School of Public Health, UT
Dr. Craig Blakely, Dean, Health Policy and Management, Texas A&M College Station
Moderator: Dr. Noreen M. Glover, Dept. of Rehabilitation
1:10 p.m. • HSHW 1.402
"El Cine Mexicano y la Proyección del Otro"
Prof. Ramiro Rea, Dr. Reynaldo Romero, Dept. of Modern Languages and Literature
2:35 p.m. • COAS 351
"Learning from Promotoras and Indian Village Health Workers"
Dr. Kamala Platt, Dept. of English
2:35 p.m. • COAS 248
Film: Health for Sale (Documentary)
Presenter: Dr. Robert Affeldt, Dept. of English
Co-sponsor: UTPA Library
3 p.m. • Schilling Room, UTPA Library
Global Cultural Fest
Entertainment and International Food Tasting Co-sponsors: Office of Student Development (OSD), Sodexo Catering Services,
University Program Board (UPB), and Local Restaurants
6 p.m. • STUN Quad
Friday, November 20
Community Health and Wellness Day
Free Check-ups, Health Sessions, Workshops on Stress Management, Nutrition and Diet, Yoga, Zumba, and many more… Co-sponsors: Student Health Services, and Wellness and Recreational Sports Complex
11 a.m.-3 p.m. • Wellness and Recreational Sports Complex (WRSC)
Extended hours 3-5 p.m. for only use of WRSC
Fair: WRSC Lobby
11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Health Fair (UTPA departments/offices and local health organizations)
Presentations: WRSC Conference Room
11 a.m.: Nutrition & Diet
Noon: Stress Management
1 p.m.: Sexual Health for Travelers
2 p.m.: Women’s Health
Presentations: WRSC Lobby
11 a.m.-1p.m.: Fitness Assessment
Presentations: WRSC Studio
1 p.m.: Yoga
2 p.m.: Zumba
"World-Wide Child Trafficking"
Dr. Philip A. Ethridge, Edelmiro Garza, Nancy Lopez, Vanessa Valdez,
Dept. of Criminal Justice
11:45 a.m. • HSHW 1.406
"Annual IID Dialog and Friendship Dinner" (by invitation only)
Presentations:
"Keeping the Healing Touch: What Gulen Health Care Offers Us?"
Dr. Amy Hay, Dept. of History and Philosophy
"Contributions of Gulen Inspired Institutions to Health Care System in Turkey"
Sait Yavuz, IID Representative (Houston, Texas)
Chief Organizer: Dr. Tamer Balci, Dept. of History and Philosophy Co-sponsor: Institute of Interfaith Dialog (IID)
6:30 p.m. • UTPA Ballroom
Saturday, November 21 (supplement)
"Douce France… Clichés"
French Performance (music, theater and show)
Co-sponsors: French Theater Class (UTPA) and Bordeaux Exchange/Visiting Students
2 p.m. • STUN 1.102 (Theater)
Major Sponsors
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance (Bronze Sponsor)
Beverly Bauman, M.D.
Monzer H. Yazji, M.D
Medical Spanish for Heritage Learners, UTPA
Made possible by a grant from the funds for the improvement of post-secondary education
Sponsors and Co-Sponsors
American Electric Power (AEP)
Baptist Student Ministry (BSM), UTPA
Bordeaux Exchange/Visiting Students
College of Health Sciences and Human Services, UTPA
Consulate of Mexico (McAllen, Texas)
Distinguished Speakers Series (DSS), UTPA
Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EEDC)
French Theater Class, UTPA
Institute of Interfaith Dialog (Houston)
Islamic Society of South Texas
Office of Student Development (OSD), UTPA
Pre-Med Club, UTPA
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
Sodexo Catering Services, UTPA
South Texas Bookstore
South Texas College
Student Health Services, UTPA
Texas Nurses Association (TNA)
University Bookstore, UTPA
University Library, UTPA
Valley Advanced Practice Nurse Association (VAPNA)
The Office of International Programs would like to express our sincerest thanks and recognition to the following for their cooperation and support:
Office of the President, Office of the Provost/VPAA, University Relations, Development Office, Student Union, Video Resources, Physical Plant, Twelve01, College of Arts and Humanities, College of Business Administration, College of Education, College of Health Sciences and Human Services, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, College of Science and Engineering, Community, Committee Members, Visiting Guests, Students, Faculty, and Staff.
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.
