Men’s Basketball Team to Play First-Ever Game in Mexico

The UTEP men’s basketball team will make history by playing a game in Mexico for the first time. The Miners will face Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua in an exhibition contest at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 in the 9,000-seat Gimnasio Universitario Manuel Bernardo Aguirre.

Francis Foundation Donates $2 Million to Woody L. Hunt College of Business

The Ginger G. and L. Frederick Francis Foundation announced a $2 million gift to the Woody L. Hunt College of Business to establish the Rick and Ginger Francis Endowed Deanship.

UTEP Professor Selected as President-Elect of the National Political Science Honor Society

Taeko Hiroi, Ph.D., a professor of political science and faculty advisor for the local chapter of Epsilon Epsilon at UTEP, has been selected as the president-elect of Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society.

Gabriel Iglesias Returns to Sun City

8 p.m. Oct. 4 | Don Haskins Center

"Fluffy” returns to El Paso for the “Don't Worry Be Fluffy” international tour. Don’t miss this set from the local favorite, who is starting a run of U.S. dates here at the Don Haskins Center.

Architecture Lecture, Exhibit Celebrates Library Anniversary

5:30 p.m. Oct. 4 | University Library, Blumberg Auditorium

Catch a lecture that celebrates the University Library and delves into its history delivered by El Paso native William Palmore, who teaches at the School of Architecture and Design at New York Institute of Technology. A corresponding exhibit will also open on Oct. 1 on the third floor of the library.

Spend Lunch Hour at First Fall Pep Rally

12-1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1 | Union Plaza

Enjoy the tradition, spirit and pride at the first football pep rally of the year. Catch cheer, dance, Paydirt Pete, and the UTEP Marching Miners as they bring the gameday atmosphere to the center of campus. Join the Orange and Blue Spirit Crew and learn about free student tickets to all fall sports.

Football “El Chuco” Night vs. Sam Houston

7 p.m. Oct. 3 | Sun Bowl Stadium

The first 2,000 fans who arrive at the Sun Bowl will receive a free “El Chuco” T-shirt!

Volleyball vs. NMSU

6 p.m. Oct. 8 | Memorial Gym

Centennial Museum Continues Mindfulness Series

This Thursday at noon, bring your own mat to the beginner-friendly, gentle yoga session followed by tea in the Chihuahuan Desert Gardens. Mindfulness sessions continue all semester!

Police, CAPS Offering Free Suicide Prevention Training

Join UTEP Police and Counseling and Psychological Services for a training designed to teach faculty, staff and students to recognize when someone is experiencing emotional distress, identify the warning signs and refer to the appropriate resources. Join 9:30-11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3 in Union Building East, Elkins Room 314.

UTEP Symphony Orchestra in Concert with Cantare Choir

The 2024-25 concert season kicks off with this performance at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1 in the Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall. Experience an evening of operatic masterpieces by Richard Wagner and Giovanni Battista Pergolesi joined by UTEP's treble choir, Cantare.

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