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The First 45

The Entering Student Experience (ESE) Supports UTEP students in their first 45 credit hours to build a foundation for their academic excellence and professional success. We foster an inclusive environment to ensure students from diverse backgrounds have a meaningful transition to UTEP. Our five pillars of success Engagement, Belonging, Agency, Academic Success and Professional Preparation.

 

The purpose of the Entering Student Experience Speaker Series is to highlight the foundational pillars of our programs through storytelling and professional mentorship from UTEP faculty and staff. The series will give students the opportunity to learn about, reflect upon and apply the five pillars in practical ways pertaining to their personal, academic and professional lives. The series allows for networking and building relationships across campus, disciplines, departments and programs.

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"Building your Professional Profile"

Louie Redriguez

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Academic Success: "Achieving Equilibrium"

Dr. Brad Cartwright

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Engagement: "Engagement for Success"

Beatriz Vera

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Belonging: "Finding Family"

Dr. Kristine M. Garza

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Agency: "You Do You: The Power of Agency in your Life"

Dr. Beth Brunk-Chavez

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Special Presentation: Reyna Grande, Author of "A Dream Called Home" 

Hosted by: DeAnna Varela and Nicole Aguilar 

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"First 45: The Entering Student Experience"

Dr. Denise Lujan 

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Agency: "You Are in Charge of You"

Dr. Ann Horak

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Agency: "Personal Experience to Professional Success"

David Sanchez

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Belonging: "Let's Talk About Mental Health Stigma"

Dr. Jorge Marquez

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Belonging: "Why High Quality Connections Matter"

Dr. Thenral Mangadu

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Engagement: "The Power and Value of Engaged Learning"

Nicole Aguilar

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Engagement: "Weaving Your Passion into the Process of Education"

Dr. Bill Robertson

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Academic Success: "Just Keep Swimming: Perserverance as a key to success:

Dr. Cigdem Sivin

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Academic Success: "If It's Online it Must Be True: Information Literacy"

Steven T. Varela 

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Professional Preparation: "Never Let a Good Crisis go to Waste"

J. Rolando Nunez

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Professional Preparation: "Build a Strong Foundation"

Betsy Castro-Duarte

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