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Villescas research, media & instruction, Ilc

Margarita Ortega — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:39:41 +0000

April 1-30, VRMI/UTEP continues Media Internship
Contact Zita Arocha, director of the internships at the Department of Communication, for more information about applying for a media-based 2010 summer internship with VRMI– the deadline to apply is May 1st.

Spring-Summer 2010, Digital Divide Research in Texas Border Counties
Currently seeking collaborators in El Paso, Zavala, Zapata, and Cameron counties to elaborate a research initiative designed to bridge the digital divide for families and students residing in Texas border communities.
For more information contact: vrmi.research @villescas.org

Spring-Summer 2010, the 2010 Border Expatriate Study
After studying the responses of over 1,600 former residents of El Paso county, VRMI will be conducting a study of current expatriate from border communities in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California.
2010 high school graduates, currently enrolled undergraduate/ graduate students, and professionals are encouraged to participate as well as to share their visions regarding the future of the border and their likelihood of returning to their home towns.
For more information contact : vrmi.research@villescas.org

‘Dia de los Niños, Dia de los Libros’

Margarita Ortega — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 01:23:27 +0000

The 14th annual children’s day/book day 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday April 24, at Washington Park, next to the El Paso Zoo. Admission is free. Information: 543-5468 or elpasolibrary.com

A free new book will be provided to each child who attends the event, along with other free goodies. The event also includes live entertainment, families activities, and special guests. Free parking and shuttle available at the Coliseum.

Foreclosure Prevention Workshop

Margarita Ortega — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 17:04:51 +0000

The El Paso Don’t Borrow Trouble (DBT) Campaign will sponsor a free foreclosure prevention workshop from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday, April 24, at Bel Air High School, 731 Yarbrough.

Conference will feature an informational session ongoing throughout the day. Housing counselors from local housing agencies will be on hand to provide assistance, as well as other experts in the field. Information will be available in English and Spanish.
Information: 541-4010
An opportunity to meet with mortgage servicer is 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Admin Pro’s Conference

Margarita Ortega — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 01:41:23 +0000

Positive Directions presents the 9th annual Conference for Administrative Professionals.
Each one-day seminar includes tools for professional and personal improvement, as well as door prizes and an exhibitor hall.
Featured speakers include Felicia Hopkins, Greg Hahn, Margorie Jobe amd more to be announced.
Also featuring mini-massges, lunch and presentation of the “Administrative Professional of the Southwest” Award.

Location: the Head Start Conference Center
11670 Chito Samaniego
When: Wednesday and Thursday, April 21-22.
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Registration: $175 through April 7; $ 199 April 8 and beyond.
Special “Package” rate available through April 7.
Early registration encouraged; on-site registration not guaranteed.

Information/registration: 838-1000 or apcsouthwest.com

‘Stomp’

Margarita Ortega — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 17:17:29 +0000

The hit musical returns to El Paso as a new addition to the Broadway in El Paso season 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday April 20-21 at The Plaza Theatre. The return of the percussive hit brings some new surprises , with some sections of the show now updated and restructured and the addition of two new full-scale routines, utilizing props like tractor tire inner tubes and paint cars.

Tickets: $29 to $49 plus service charges (Ticketmaster)

Recycle2Go Trash Fashion Show

Margarita Ortega — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 01:29:05 +0000

El Paso Water Utilities’ Carlos M. Ramirez TECH2O Water Resources Learning Center, 10751 Montana, will host a recycle fashion show 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 17, featuring students in grades 8th and up modeling fashions and accessories made from used materials. Admission is free.
Information: 621-2000 or tech2o.org

Prizes given in the three categories: garment, accessory and doll clothing. Entry forms available at tech2o.org. deadline to receive entry form is 5 p.m. Thursday, April 8.

Mastering Interviews

Margarita Ortega — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 20:19:25 +0000

Date: April 15, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Business Room 104

One-on-one mock interviews with major El Paso employers scheduled by appointment.

Refine the technique of displaying confidence, addressing difficult interview questions, and presenting a professional image so that you can step into your dream job.

RSVP: 915-747-5174

Vote March 10 & 11

Margarita Ortega — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:40:36 +0000

On February 22, 2010 the UTEP Student Government Association voted to conduct a student referendum and inform the student body on the implementation of the Campus Life and Athletic Enhancement Initiative.

Attend an open forum:

Monday, March 1
12:00 pm- 1:30 pm
Morgan – Roderick Auditorium
College of Health Science

Tuesday, March 2
2:00 pm- 3:30 pm
Union Cinema
Union East Building

Tuesday, March 4
1:30 pm- 3:00 pm
Blumberg Auditorium
University Library

Monday, March 8
12:00 pm- 1:30 pm
Union Cinema
Union East Building

If passed, the Campus Life and Athletic Enhancement Initiative will take take effect Fall 2011.

Online voting begins March 10th at 8 am and ends on March 11th 5 pm.
Text of the referendum is available at http://www.utep.edu/sga

UTEPIA

Margarita Ortega — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:46:49 +0000

Title: UTEPIA

Start Date: 3/9/2010

End Date: 3/9/2010

Time: 10:00AM

UTEPIA The Perfect UTEP Event

10:00AM – 2:30PM -UTEP Geology Building Lawn

The Campus Activities Board (CAB) announces the return of the second annual UTEPIA set to take place Tuesday, March 9, 2010. UTEPIA is a block party-styled event held on the Geology Lawn that features an innovative fashion show and a Battle of the Bands.

Partakers of UTEPIA will be awarded with an assortment of free accessories & giveaways including sunglasses, dog tags and masks, all of which revolve around this year’s theme: Dirty, Beautiful, Rich.

The Battle of the Bands will consist of six performers in a Warped Tour style competition wherein one act performs while the next sets-up. The acts will be:

Low Luster League
Dark Aria
Akardia
Adair Lion
Manhattan Project
Sheeple

CAB is located in 111 Union West. For more information regarding UTEPIA and other CAB events, please visit us online at studentaffairs.utep.edu/cab. or call
Phone: (915) 747-7906

UTEP Men’s Basketball

Margarita Ortega — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:44:25 +0000

Home game at Don Haskins Center.
Tickets: $9- $25
Saturday, March 6–
Team will play against UBA at 7 PM