In the News: Coffee Grounds May Hold Key to Preventing Neurodegenerative Diseases

Numerous international outlets, including Newsweek, have covered recent UTEP research that finds a connection between coffee grounds and a possible method to prevent neurodegenerative disorders.‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎

Graphic Design Students Embrace Modern Technologies

With the evolution of technology, the field of graphic design can change overnight. New tools, programs and an ever-changing digital landscape are reflected in design students’ curriculum.

Support UTEP Volleyball in Post-Season Play at NIVC

For the second time in program history, the UTEP Volleyball team has been invited to the National Invitational Volleyball Championship. UTEP is hosting FAU, North Texas and UT Arlington in the opening rounds starting Friday, Dec. 1 in Memorial Gym. Student tickets are on sale for $5 and general admission is $10.

Join Native American Heritage Month Film Screening

6-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27 | Union Cinema, Union Building East, Room 109

As part of Native American Heritage Month, join a screening of “Catch the Fair One,” a 2021 film exploring the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women movement.

Trumpeters Perform in Two Recitals

5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28; Thursday, Nov. 30 | Fox Fine Arts Center, Room 340

Trumpet soloists and ensembles from the studio of Department of Music faculty member Nancy Taylor will perform classic and original works in this marvelous musical event.

Catch Lecture Presented by Natalicio Institute for Hispanic Student Success

3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29 | Undergraduate Learning Center Room 126

Luis Ponjuán, associate professor at Texas A&M University, will present a lecture titled “The Path Forward: Exploring the Higher Educational Experiences of Latino/x Collegiate Men.” Ponjuán has presented his research at the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics and to other government and educational groups.

Men's Basketball vs. Texas A&M Corpus Christi

7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29 | Don Haskins Center

Women's Basketball vs. Colorado State

7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30 | Don Haskins Center

MPA Series to Connect Professionals with Students

The Master of Public Administration Program’s “PA in Action” series seeks to connect students with the broader professional and academic community in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. This week, catch Tom Fullerton, professor of economics in the Woody L. Hunt College of Business, at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29 in the Interdisciplinary Research Building Auditorium, Room 2.204.

Schuster Construction Advances, Affects Miner Heights

Beginning at 3 a.m. Friday, Dec. 1, the south side of Schuster Avenue will close between Oregon Street and Hawthorne Street as the City of El Paso begins phase four of the seven-phase plan to reconstruct and improve Schuster Avenue.

LGBTQ+ Students Invited to Lavender Bash

The Student Engagement and Leadership Center is hosting a graduation ceremony and dance party 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29 in the Tomás Rivera Conference Center. Students are encouraged to register in MineTracker before attending.

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