Homecoming Celebrates Eras of Pete

This week’s celebration will take us through the decades of Paydirt Pete, including our mascot’s 50th birthday party after Thursday’s Pep Rally! The excitement continues this weekend at the family-friendly Homecoming Pregame Party and football game.

UTEP Honors First-Gen Students

Recognize the accomplishments of first-generation students with a series of events this week, including the annual First-Gen Celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, in the UGLC main lobby. Join the festivities on social media using #UTEPFirstGen and #CelebrateFirstGen.

Kinesiology Chair Jason Boyle Named ROTA Winner

The University of Texas System Board of Regents has recognized Jason Boyle, Ph.D., department chair and associate professor of kinesiology, with the 2024 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award. He is one of 12 faculty members selected across the UT System.

Book Talk Part of Centennial Exhibit

5:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 7 | Centennial Museum

As part of the "Cultivating Your Home: Embracing Chihuahuan Desert Diversity" exhibit, UTEP faculty member Celina Osuna will launch her book “Storied Deserts: Reimagining Global Arid Lands,” and discuss desert humanities.

Alumna to Discuss Museum Careers at Rubin Center

12 p.m. Nov. 8 | Rubin Center Auditorium

UTEP graduate Christian Guerra, traveling exhibition lead at the Art Bridges Foundation, will share insight into how to build a career in museum-related fields.

Catch Fall Opera Showcase Performances

7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8; 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10 | Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall

The singers of Opera UTEP present scenes from Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance and Amadeo Vives' Dona Francisquita.

Celebrate UTEP Legend, WNBA Champion Kayla Thornton This Weekend

6 p.m. Nov. 10 | Don Haskins Center

Kayla Thornton, a native El Pasoan, former UTEP star and New York Liberty player, will be honored at the women’s basketball game versus Morehead State. Thornton, who is part of the 2024 WNBA championship team, will sign autographs and see her jersey retired in the Don Haskins Center. 

Men's Basketball Home Opener vs. Sul Ross

7 p.m. Nov. 4 | Don Haskins Center

Homecoming Football Game vs. Kennesaw State

2 p.m. Nov. 9 | Sun Bowl Stadium

UTEP Student Develops Award-Winning Method to Desalinate Water

Doctoral student Tayia Oddonetto’s research on brine desalination recently earned her first place and funding from the National Science Foundation Engineering Research Centers Perfect Pitch Competition.

Prepare Resume for Education Job Fair

School districts and employers from the area and beyond will recruit for job openings including teachers, substitutes, teacher aides, counselors and administrators across all grade levels, disciplines and departments. Join 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 15.

ICYMI: Heather Wilson Among Top University Presidents for Student Success

President Heather Wilson was named one of the top university presidents in the nation in a new report from the American Enterprise Institute, which states she is among higher ed’s “superstars at improving access, affordability and student success.”

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