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Feb '05
23
UTPA to host civil rights advocate Feb. 28
Dolores Huerta, best known for her role in the American civil rights movement, will speak at The University of Texas-Pan American Student Union Theater Monday, Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m.


UTPA to host 32nd Annual Career Day featuring musical guests
With graduation around the corner for students at The University of Texas-Pan American, the Office of Career Placement Services is ready to help them get an early start on their job hunting with the 32nd Annual Career Day March 1.


Wiggins named new UTPA Chief Information Officer
Texas native Dr. Gary Wiggins was recently named the chief information officer at The University of Texas-Pan American replacing William Morris, who previously served as the executive director for information technology and is now University registrar in the Office of Records and Registration.


URI promotes student/faculty collaboration
Seventeen undergraduate students at The University of Texas-Pan American are now working side-by-side with faculty mentors conducting research after being chosen to be a part of the Undergraduate Research Initiative (URI) at the University.


Feb '05
22
Reed appointed interim dean for College of Health Sciences
The University of Texas-Pan American recently named Dr. Bruce Reed as interim dean of the College of Health Sciences and Human Services after its previous administrator stepped down to pursue other endeavors.


Feb '05
21
UTPA receives grant for the creation of a volunteer program
Faculty and students at The University of Texas-Pan American will have the opportunity starting fall 2005 to participate in a new Volunteer Resource Program made possible by a grant recently received by the Southwest Border Nonprofit Resource Center.


UTPA spring enrollment increases by more than six percent
Student enrollment at The University of Texas-Pan American continued on its recent trend of steady increases as official numbers this semester indicate a more than six percent increase from last year.


Feb '05
17
President Cárdenas speaks at ribbon cutting of San Isidro school complex
Dr. Blandina Cárdenas, president of The University of Texas-Pan American, talked to students while joining San Isidro school and community leaders to celebrate their vision of improving education for their children with the recent opening of a new school building.


UTPA unites Valley researchers at science symposium
The University of Texas-Pan American recently hosted a Joint Faculty Science Symposium for faculty members of UTPA’s College of Science and Engineering and the College of Health Sciences and Human Services, as well as The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Public Health (SPH), Brownsville Regional Campus.


Feb '05
16
UTPA Students In Free Enterprise triumph in “Duel in Aggieland”
The Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) team at The University of Texas-Pan American outgunned all opponents in the “Duel in Aggieland,” a regional financial case competition held Jan. 13-15 in College Station.


Feb '05
15
UTPA to celebrate National Engineering Week Feb. 20-25
The University of Texas-Pan American College of Science and Engineering will celebrate National Engineering Week Feb. 20-25 with various activities to educate and recruit students into the lucrative field.


Feb '05
14
Students sell Valentine gifts to raise funds for charities
For Valentine's Day 2004, UTPA students sold items to help raise funds for local charities and organizations. Bears, flowers, chocolates and baskets were among the items sold throughout the day.


Feb '05
11
UTPA’s Wildscape Garden breaks ground
Even the light rain couldn’t keep nature lovers away from the groundbreaking ceremony for The University of Texas-Pan American’s Wildscape Garden on Wednesday, Feb. 9.


Feb '05
10
U.S. Poet Laureate Ted Kooser draws large crowd at UTPA
More than 400 people took the opportunity to hear the 13th Poet Laureate of the United States, Ted Kooser, read from his works on Feb. 3 at The University of Texas-Pan American Student Union Theatre.


MBA organizations to host mini-conference Feb. 26 at UTPA
The University of Texas-Pan American MBA Association (MBAA) in collaboration with the McAllen chapter of the National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) will host a mini-conference Feb. 26 at the Student Union.


UTPA Homecoming 2005 set for Feb. 19
The University of Texas-Pan American will celebrate Homecoming 2005 Saturday, Feb. 19 with several events for the campus community and the outside public looking to get into the Bronc spirit and keep the tradition alive.


Concert kicks off fundraiser for new piano
After playing for years on a 100-year old piano and another which was purchased used, the music department at The University of Texas-Pan American announces the first in a series of fundraisers to purchase a new concert grand piano.


Feb '05
9
UTPA Folkloric Dance Company continues 35th Anniversary Concert Season
The University of Texas-Pan American Folkloric Dance Company will continue its annual concert series of ALEGRIA 2004-2005, a 35th Anniversary Celebration, on Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 12-13 at 2 p.m.; Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m., and Feb. 19-20 at 2 p.m.


Don Quixote exhibit on display until March 1
History buffs gathered at The University of Texas-Pan American Library to enjoy a showcase of works related to the literary masterpiece “El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quixote de la Mancha.”


Feb '05
8
New events added to 2005 HESTEC Week activities
The staff of The University of Texas-Pan American’s Division of External Affairs is preparing another exciting and educational weeklong series of events for the fourth annual Hispanic Engineering, Science and Technology (HESTEC) Week scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 25-Oct. 1 on the UTPA campus.


McAllen Medical Center Foundation makes scholarship contribution
McAllen Medical Center Foundation recently presented The University of Texas-Pan American Foundation with a $25,000 check for the STCC Transfer Valley Alliance of Mentors for Opportunities and Scholarships (VAMOS) Program.


Bike Fest donates to UTPA Foundation’s Leadership Series
Bike Fest, one of the Rio Grande Valley’s largest motorcycle rallies, recently presented a $5,000 check in their continued support for higher education to The University of Texas-Pan American.

Feb '05
4
President Cárdenas participates in Texas Citrus Fiesta Parade
President Cárdenas participates in Texas Citrus Fiesta Parade


UTPA community wears red to show support
Staff and faculty at The University of Texas-Pan American wore red in honor of National Wear Red Day Friday, Feb. 4.


UTPA spring enrollment increases by more than six percent
Student enrollment at The University of Texas-Pan American continued on its recent trend of steady increases as unofficial numbers indicate a more than six percent increase from last year.


Feb '05
2
New Student Leadership Academy to celebrate kick-off Feb. 10
The Dean of Students office at The University of Texas-Pan American will be hosting a special kick-off celebration to announce its new Student Leadership Academy and encourage student participation in future Academy events.


Feb '05
1
UTPA Beta Gamma Sigma chapter and member garner recognitions
The University of Texas-Pan American’s collegiate chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma, an honor society serving business programs accredited by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, which is the accreditation agency for UTPA’s College of Business Administration programs, has recently garnered national recognition in two areas by the organization.