New Book by Political Science Professors Sirin and Villalobos Earns National Award

A new book titled “Seeing Us in Them: Social Divisions and the Politics of Group Empathy" co-authored by Cigdem V. Sirin, Ph.D., and José D. Villalobos, Ph.D., of the Department of Political Science has earned the American Political Science Association Best Book Award.

In the News: UTEP Program Helps Men with Diabetes Care for their Health

El Paso Matters highlighted Diabetes Garage, a diabetes clinic run by Jeannie Concha, Ph.D., assistant professor of public health sciences. This program aims to teach men how to manage their diabetes by likening it to how they maintain their car.

Local Media Interview Geological Science Professor Velasco about Earthquake

Aaron Velasco, Ph.D., discussed seismic activity that was felt in the area last week. Velasco believes water injections into the ground may have caused the earthquake and a 5.0 magnitude earthquake that occurred in the same area in March 2020.

Poetry Workshop with Carolina Dávila

10 a.m.-12 p.m. Nov. 21 | Education Building, Room 907

Poet Carolina Dávila, Department of Creative Writing alumna and winner of the 2010 National Poetry Award in Bogotá, Colombia, will conduct a poetry workshop.

Give Thanks Give Food Drive

Nov. 21-22 | UTEP Student Recreation Center

The UTEP Food Pantry and Recreational Sports Department are joining up to collect donations as we start the holiday season. Boxes will be set up at the front entrance of the Student Recreation Center.

Mining Books: ‘Thirty Talks Weird Love’

6-7 p.m. Nov. 22 | Blumberg Auditorium, UTEP Library

UTEP Department of English Associate Professor Lucía Durá will be joined by author Alessandra Narváez Varela to discuss Alessandra's own novel “Thirty Talks Weird Love.”

Men’s Basketball vs. Alcorn State

7 p.m. Nov. 22 | Don Haskins Center

Volleyball vs. New Mexico State

12 p.m. Nov. 23 | Memorial Gym

Men’s Basketball vs. CSU Bakersfield

7 p.m. Nov. 23 | Don Haskins Center

Men’s Basketball vs Texas A&M Corpus Christi

2 p.m. Nov. 25 | Don Haskins Center

Represent UTEP at Major Events as a Miner Ambassador

The Miner Ambassador application for the 2022-23 academic year is open through Nov. 30. In this program, students gain valuable professional experience – along with the opportunity to network with UTEP alumni, staff, and faculty.

Students to Earn Google Certification in NFTs, Crypto and Blockchain at Workshop

Gain hands-on experience in blockchain and related technologies at this four-hour hands-on workshop with Google Certification. Food, a free T-shirt and prizes will be offered. Capacity is 30 students, and an RSVP is required.

Grant Available for Graduate Students Interested in Teaching at Community College

The application for the Spring 2023 ASPIRE Fellowship Program is open. This comprehensive opportunity provides selected participants with unique professional development sessions and monthly meetings as well as mentoring from community college faculty.