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2000
Murray Papers Given to
UTB/TSC…First Collection for the University
Posted
Dec. 13, 2000
The papers of the late Menton Joseph Murray, Sr.
(1907-1989) will become part of the Archival Collection at UT Brownsville and
Texas Southmost College. This is the first historical collection given to the
university.
First
UTB/TSC
Degrees in Engineering Technology to be awarded at Winter Commencement
Posted
Dec. 11, 2000
Four
students will make history when they receive the very first bachelor’s degrees
in Engineering Technology at the 6th Winter Commencement for UT
Brownsville and Texas Southmost College.
Largest
Texas Foundation Awards Gift to UTB/TSC
Posted
Dec. 7, 2000
Santa Claus showed up at The University of Texas at
Brownsville and Texas Southmost College on December 7 bearing a huge gift from
the Houston Endowment, Inc., the largest private philanthropic foundation in
Texas.
Tickets on sale for the
Messiah
Posted
Dec. 7, 2000
The sights and sounds of the holiday season and the musical talents of UTB/TSC
faculty and students will be showcased at Holiday 2000 and Handel's Messiah on
Monday, December 11 at the Jacob Brown Auditorium in the Fort Brown Memorial
Center.
Martín
Named Provost and VP for Academic Affairs at UTB/TSC
Posted
Dec. 5, 2000
Dr. Jose G. Martín has been named
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at The University of Texas at
Brownsville and Texas Southmost College. Martín comes as the most highly
recommended candidate of the search committee, which consisted of fourteen
members representing a cross section of the University.
Student
Web E-mail Software Training Offered
Posted
Oct. 9, 2000
Student Web E-Mail will change the way UTB/TSC students access
e-mail and information about their student records.
Breashears to Headline Distinguished Lecture Series at
UTB/TSC
Posted
Oc.t 3, 2000
The first American to twice reach the summit of Mt. Everest, world-class filmmaker and climber David Breashears has traveled to remote locations throughout Tibet, China, Nepal, India, Pakistan and East Africa.
Serafy Family of Brownsville honored for their generosity
Posted
September 21, 2000
The chemistry wing on the second floor of the Science and Engineering
Technology Building at UT Brownsville and Texas Southmost College has a new name… the Serafy Foundation Chemistry Wing. UTB/TSC named the wing
on behalf of Nicholas T. and Jean Serafy of Brownsville.
Iftekharuddin Named Dean
of Liberal Arts at UTB/TSC
Posted
July 17, 2000
Dr. Farhat M.
Iftekharuddin has been named the new Dean for the College of Liberal Arts at UT
Brownsville and Texas Southmost College.
Crooks
is New Director of Career Services Office at UTB/TSC
Posted:
July 14, 2000
Bebe
Crooks is the new Director of the Office of Career Services and Placement
at UT Brownsville and Texas Southmost College
UTB/TSC
has first Student Rotary Club in the Valley
Posted:
July 12, 2000
Eighteen
charter members, all students at UT Brownsville and Texas Southmost
College, have organized the Rotaract Club of Brownsville, the first
Rotaract club in the Valley to be established. Rotaract is a
Rotary-sponsored service club for young men and women ages 18 to 30.
Serafy
Family establishes scholarship fund at UTB/TSC
Posted:
June 15, 2000
Students
at UT Brownsville and Texas Southmost College will benefit from the
generosity of the Serafy family of Brownsville.
Tickets on Sale for Tish Hinojosa’s Concert
Posted
August 10, 2000
Tickets are on sale for singer Tish Hinojosa’s concert on
the UTB/TSC campus.
Tish
Hinojosa to perform at UTB/TSC to benefit Americo Paredes Scholarship Fund
Posted
August 1, 2000
Singer, songwriter Tish Hinojosa of Austin will bring her music to the
campus of UT Brownsville/Texas Southmost College on Tuesday, August 29.
Her performance is sponsored by the Texas Book Company and will benefit the Dr.
Americo Paredes Scholarship Fund at UTB/TSC.
Telephone Registration
underway at UTB/TSC
Posted
July 20, 2000
Telephone registration at UTB/TSC has begun and when students register for
fall classes, they will find something new.
Telephone
Registration begins Saturday at UTB/TSC
Posted:
July 12, 2000
Telephone
registration at UTB/TSC begins Saturday July 15 and when students register
for fall classes, they will find something new. Students will be able to
register for the fall semester and for the spring 2001 semester at the
same time.
New
Campus Bookstore Opens July 5
Posted:
June 26, 2000
Move
in day for the new Bookstore will begin Monday, June 26 and continue all
week.
Register for fall and spring classes at
UTB/TSC
Posted:
June 26, 2000
When
UTB/TSC students register for fall classes in a few weeks, they will find
something new. Students will be able to register for the fall semester and for
the spring 2001 semester at the same time.
June
1 is Last Chance to Register for Summer 1 Classes at UTB/TSC
Posted:
May 25, 2000
There
is still time to register for Summer 1 classes at UTB/TSC. Arena
Registration will take place on Thursday,
June 1 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Jacob Brown Auditorium.
Cano
Appointed as New Controller/Director of Budget Office for UTB/TSC
Posted:
May 19, 2000
Denis Cano has been named to
fill the position of Controller/Director of the Budget Office at UTB/TSC.
Cano joined the university in 1996 as Director of the Office of Internal
Audits.
Summer
I Telephone Payment Deadline Extended
Posted:
May 19, 2000
Students
who took part in Summer 1 Registration at UTB/TSC will have more time to
pay for their classes. The payment deadline has been extended to Tuesday,
May 30 at
5 p.m. Payments
can be made at the Business Office in Tandy Hall, Room 107.
New
Masters Degree in Public Health Nursing to be offered at UTB/TSC
Posted:
May 18, 2000
Applications
are being accepted for a new masters degree in public health nursing that
will be offered at UT Brownsville and Texas Southmost College beginning
this fall.
Besteiro and Batsell Selected as Distinguished
Alumnus for TSC
Posted:
April 24, 2000
Two Brownsville natives
will receive the highest honor awarded by Texas Southmost College. Raul A.
Besteiro, Jr. and James “Jim” Batsell have been selected as Distinguished
Alumnus.
UTB/TSC
Plans Fundraiser to help send Chess Champions to the Nationals
Posted: April 24, 2000
The campus community of UT Brownsville and Texas Southmost College will
host a fundraiser and support rally for the chess champions from
Morningside Elementary.
UTB/TSC
Jazz Bands Head to Colorado for Big Music Festival
Posted: April
14, 2000
Members of the UTB/TSC jazz band
rehearse for their upcoming performance at the UNC/Greeley Jazz Festival
in Colorodo.
UTB/TSC Students Named to Nationwide Who’s Who
Posted: April 12, 2000
The 2000 edition of WHO'S WHO AMONG STUDENTS IN AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES will include the names of 19 students from The University of Texas at Brownsville and
Texas Southmost College who have been selected as national outstanding campus leaders.
Valley
Regional Medical Center Wins Chancellor's Cup
Posted: March 29, 2000
One
hundred and fifty golfers competed in the 4th annual Chancellors Cup Golf
Tournament on Saturday, March 25, 2000 at the South Padre Island Golf Course.
Martinez
Named Vice-President for Business Affairs at UTB/TSC
Posted: March 3, 2000
After an extensive search that began last spring, Rosemary R. Martinez has
been named Vice President for Business Affairs at The University of Texas
at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College.
Dr. Juliet V. García expressed her confidence in the
University’s newest vice president by saying,
“Rosemary brings valuable private and public sector experience to
this work, coupled with an energetic commitment to refining processes and
improving efficiency. I look forward to the university benefiting greatly
from this appointment.”
Head
of Federal Agency and Former Brownsville Native to Lecture at UTB/TSC
Posted: February 15, 2000
The public is invited to come hear a lecture by George Muñoz, President and CEO of the Overseas
Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) at UTB/TSC.
UTB/TSC
Provost Steps Down to Return to Teaching
Posted: February 15, 2000
Dr. Raymond Rodrigues, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at
the University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College,
recently announced that he will be stepping down from his post to assume
his new role as Professor of English.
“I’ve spent many rewarding years as an administrator, here at
UTB/TSC and at other schools throughout the nation. This experience has
been very meaningful to me, both professionally and personally. However,
my heart has always been in the classroom and I feel it is now time to
resume my role first and foremost as a teacher.”
New
Exibit by UTB/TSC Fine Arts Professor Carlos Gomez
Posted: February 8, 2000
UTB/TSC Fine Arts Professor Carlos G. Gómez will open a one-man show at the Richardson Art Gallery in the
Art Building on Tuesday, February 15 at 7:30pm.
Baltimore
Orioles Jesse Garcia to help Open Scorpions Season
Posted: February 8, 2000
Baltimore Orioles’ shortstop Jesse Garcia will throw out the first pitch
when the UTB/TSC men’s baseball team begins its 2000 home season Saturday,
February 12, with a doubleheader against Wharton County.
UTB/TSC Chancellors Cup Golf Tournament to be held March 25
Posted: January 24, 2000
Plans are underway for the 4th annual Chancellors Cup Golf Tournament hosted by
UT Brownsville and Texas Southmost College.
Campirano Appointed to TSC Board of Trustees
Posted: January 17, 2000
Eduardo A.Campirano has been appointed to the Texas Southmost College Board of Trustees to
fill the vacancy left by former Trustee Prax Orive. Mr. Orive died last March after a
battle with cancer. Campirano was appointed by the board at their meeting in December. He
will be sworn in later this month.
UTB/TSC Accounting Students to Offer
Income Tax Assistance
Posted: January 19, 2000
UTB/TSC accounting students will again provide income tax assistance this year for
students and the community, through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance or VITA.
Welcome Week Activities
Posted: January 19, 2000
The Spring 2000 semester has begun at UTB/TSC. The Offices of the Dean of Students and
Student Activities have planned several events throughout the week to welcome students.
BISD Principal Joins UTB/TSC to lead GEAR UP
Posted: January 17, 2000
Alma G. Garcia, Principal of Perkins Middle School in Brownsville has joined UTB/TSC as
Director of the GEAR UP program.
1999 Archive Events:
December 11
- The Messiah
Monday, December 11 at the Jacob Brown Auditorium in the Fort Brown Memorial
Center.
December 12
- First Aid. 1:30-4:30 p.m., Benito Longoria Conference Room. This training provides all the
information and practice necessary to become First Aid certified. Participants must have completed
the CPR certification training prior to attending this sesssion. Please register in advance with Human
Resources at 544-8205.
December 13
- CPR. 9:00 a.m.-12 noon, Benito Longoria Conference Room. This training provides all the
information and practice necessary to become certified in adult Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
(CPR). Please register in advance with Human Resources at 544-8205.
December 15-"Tamalada"
All UTB/TSC employees are invited to the annual Tamalada luncheon scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to
1:30 p.m. at the Student Center, Friday December 15.
December 16 -"Winter
Commencement" Jacob Brown Auditorium Fort Brown Memorial Center 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm.
December 18
- Faculty-Staff Toy Drive, Student Center 9:00 a.m.
December 18 -
UTB/TSC Receives Murray Collection, Science & Engineering
Technology Building, 3rd floor, 2:30 p.m.
January 8 - Presidents Reception/Meeting-Staff
Science & Engineering Technology Building Lecture Hall, 7:30 a.m.
January 8 - Presidents Reception/Meeting-Faculty/Directors
Science & Engineering Technology Building Lecture Hall, 9:30 a.m.
January
11- Spring 2001 Arena Registration is Thursday, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm at Jacob Brown Auditorium
2000
Winter Commencement
Spring
2001 Faculty and Staff Meetings Schedule
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