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$1M Grant to Fund New Systems Modeling Degree Path

³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ engineering students can enhance their knowledge in data analytics, computer simulation, augmented and virtual reality, and machine learning, thanks to a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Charles Butt Foundation Grant Benefits Future Teachers

A grant from the Charles Butt Foundation created 10 scholarships for students who want to earn their graduate degree and their teacher certification. The program includes a year-round residency.

Tsutsui Earns National Theatre Recognition

The University Resident Theatre Association recently honored Hideaki Tsutsui, professor and interim chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance, for his outstanding work in the area of sound design and technology.

6:30 p.m. Feb. 28    Virtual

³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ’s African American Studies Program hosts Ruqaiijah Yearby, J.D., professor at Saint Louis University School of Law, who will talk about how discrimination leads to health care inequities.

7:30 p.m. March 1    Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall – 2nd Floor

The ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ Concert Band and Symphonic Band will perform, including a premiere piece that honors the late father of ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ’s Andrew Hunter, DMA.

March 5 – April 30    Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens

Water/Ways explores the past, present, and future of water in El Paso and how it divides and unites us through historic, artistic, economic, political, and social lenses.

Men’s Basketball vs. Rice

7 p.m. March 3    ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ Don Haskins Center

Men’s Basketball vs. North Texas

1 p.m. March 5    ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ Don Haskins Center

Women’s Softball vs. University of the Incarnate Word

4/6 p.m. March 5 and noon March 6    Helen of Troy Softball Complex

Apply Now to Become a ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ Edge Fellow

³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ faculty and staff who are committed to holistic student success are encouraged to apply by Feb. 28, 2022, for this program that works to implement an asset-based framework for student achievement.

The deadline is Feb. 28, 2022, to suggest a ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ alumnus for these prestigious honors based on their professional success and engagement with their college and/or the University.

Call for Proposals: 21st Century Southwest Leadership Experience

The Student Engagement and Leadership Center invites students, faculty, staff and community members to submit presentation proposals for this year’s 21st Century Southwest Leadership Experience.

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