UTPA Alumni Newsletter
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN  •  OFFICE OF ALUMNI RELATIONS  •  April 2013
Alumni Profile
Rene Wallace
Rene Wallace's dedication to family and community helped spur the RGV growth.

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Broncs at Work
Broncs at Work
See who is working hard to promote UTPA as part of the Houston Alumni Chapter.

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Broncs at Work
Meet our hard-working Broncs in the Austin/San Antonio Alumni Chapter.

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Above the Arches

The UTPA Alumni Association invites you to attend the Annual Meeting of the General Membership on Wednesday, May 15, 6 p.m. at the Alumni Center, located at 2402 S. Closner Blvd. in Edinburg. This is a wonderful opportunity for alumni to network with fellow Broncs. All UTPA alumni are encouraged to run for leadership positions within the Association. Nominations for the 2013-2014 positions to the Board of Trustees may be submitted to the nominating committee by May 6th. To submit your nomination, click here for nomination form or contact the Office of Alumni Relations at (956) 665-2500 for more information.


UTPA Alumni Happenings
Alumni Happenings 1 UTPA alumni share experiences at first NEURONS conference

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Alumni Happenings 1 UTPA Athletics Tabs Dan Hipsher to Lead Men's Basketball Team

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Alumni Happenings 2 UTPA Athletics Tabs Larry Tidwell to Lead Women's Basketball Team

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Alumni Happenings 3 New Continuing Ed program to aid physicians as business owners

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Alumni Happenings 4 FESTIBA, Jardín Del Arte bring together UTPA and community

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Chapter News

Chapter News 1 UTPA visits with regional Dallas chapter

Picture: Back Row: Velinda Reyes BS '94, Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations; Elia Lerma BBA '06, Assistant Director of Annual Giving; Enrique Torres, Ronnie Cantu BBA '83, Frank Correa BBA '83, Veronica Gonzales, Vice President for University Advancement; Lydia Aleman BBA '87, MBA '99, Associate Vice President for University Advancement. Front Row: Rosalinda A. Cantu, Ann Miller BA '95, Dr. Kimberly P. Selber, Associate Vice President for Marketing and Communications.

 

Chapter News 1 Houston Alumni Chapter announces new officers

President- Dan Martinez, BBA '78; Vice President, Minerva Perez, BA '81; Treasurer - Maribel Rodriguez, BBA '92; Secretary - Terry Martinez. The Board of Directors are: Paul Marcus, BA '74; Nellie Gonzalez, BBA '74; David Garza, BA '70; Marissa Gonzalez, BS '04; Mary Closner.

 

Chapter News 1 Austin chapter participates during Homecoming Week

Maria Zuniga (BBA '88), president of the Austin Alumni Chapter along with chapter members Carmen Guerra (BA '76), Larry Ornelas, and Eva Ornelas (BS '76) presented $2100 towards their endowed scholarship during Homecoming Week.


Under the Arches
UTPA's Dr. Jerry Polinard honored as top pre-law advisor in the nation
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Guiding stars meet rising stars at donor appreciation luncheon
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Leap into Spring spirit at UTPA's Dance Ensemble's concerts April 25-27
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Giving Back
The Peña Brothers: A spirited journey from the fields of America to corporate America
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The Valley Symphony Orchestra and The Academic and Performing Arts Center Present: The Recital Hall Benefit Concert
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Fulfill your pledge to UT Pan American
Don't miss the opportunity to make a difference in our students' lives. The Development Office would like to remind alumni that there is still time to send in your phonathon pledges today. Your support will provide valuable assistance in the areas of scholarships, and student and faculty development opportunities. For more information, call the Development Office at (956) 665-5301.

Take the B.A.I.T. for the Broncs
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Upcoming Events

April 30, 3 p.m., 6 p.m.
Bronc Baseball vs. Texas A&M - Corpus Christi at Edinburg Baseball Stadium

April 30, 7:30 p.m. : 10 p.m.
UTPA Men's & Women's Chorus Concerts
UTPA Media Theatre

May 1, 5:30 p.m.
Austin Alumni Chapter's General Membership Meeting
Brick Oven Restaurant, 1209 Red river Street, Austin, TX

May 3, 6:30 p.m.
Bronc Ring Ceremony
Edinburg City Auditorium 204 N. 7th St.

May 4, 6-9 p.m.
1st Annual Student Alumni Association End of the Year Banquet
ITT, International Room

May 11
Commencement - 9 a.m., 1 p.m., 5 p.m.
McAllen Convention Center

May 15, 6 p.m.
Annual Meeting of the General Membership
Alumni Center (2402 South Closner, Edinburg)

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Office of Alumni Relations
Alumni Center • Physical Address: 2402 S. Closner Blvd. • Edinburg, TX 78539-2999
Mailing Address: 1201 W. University Drive • Edinburg, TX 78539-2999
Phone: (956) 665-2500 • Fax: (956) 665-2385 • E-mail: alumni@utpa.edu

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