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The UTSA Honors College Newsletter August 2010 Inside Page Associate Dean’s Message 1 Advisors’ Corner 2 In The Honors College 3-21 Spring 2010 Graduates 24 Dates to Remember 31 From the Associate Dean Dr. Ann Eisenberg Dear Honors Students, Welcome back for the 2010-11 academic year at SA! We are gearing up for a fun and exciting semester. This year, the Honors College theme is "All Things Green and Clean." The theme is based on the book for the Honors College and the University's Freshman Common Reading, Farewell, My Subaru by Doug Fine. All members of the UTSA community are invited to come hear Doug Fine speak during Roadrunner Days -- at 3:00 on Monday, August 23rd in the Retama Room (UC 2.02.02). You will also see some changes on your next visit to the Honors College offices. For starters, those of you who are used to taking elevators 3 and 4 all the way up to the Honors office may be a bit confused. Over the summer, the fourth floor of the JPL became part of the UTSA Library, which meant that the Library needed to control access to the fourth floor, as it did previously on the 2nd and 3rd floors. Thus, to get to the Honors office, you now have to take elevator 1 or 2 to the second floor, exit there, and then take elevator 3 or 4 to the fourth- floor. You can also join me in my heart-healthy and environmentally-friendly campaign by entering through the library and then taking the stairs, which are located at the back, right-hand side of the library. When you make it to the Honors office, you'll see some new faces. In mid-July, Caroline Castellanos left the Honors College to take a job as a dual-credit history teacher at Johnson High School. While Caroline will be missed, we are pleased to announce that we have hired Alegra Lozano as our new Assistant Director for Recruitment and Student Programs. Alegra comes to us most recently from the Downtown Advising Center, where she served as advisor for the College of Architec- ture. Alegra is excited about getting to know members of The Honors College is located at JPL 4.02.10. To contact us, send an e-mail to [email protected] or call (210) 458-4106. the Honors College, planning activities and outings, and working with the University Honors Student Association. This year, for the first time ever, we will also be electing a Student Advisory Board. The Student Advisory Board will work with the Dean and the Faculty Advisory Board to recommend policy and curricular changes. We will have a representative from each class (freshman, sophomore, etc.) as well as each of the other academic colleges. Students will be able to self-nominate themselves for positions on the Student Advisory Board and a vote will follow. Please keep an eye on your preferred email address so that you will have a chance to get involved! The Honors College also has a new faculty member, Profes- sor John Phillip Santos, who will begin teaching Honors courses in writing and cultural studies in spring 2010 and two new staff members with close connections to the Honors Col- lege. You can learn more about all our new additions on page 3 of this newsletter. I hope you'll take the time to read the newsletter closely, so you don't miss out on any activi- ties. Join your fellow Honors students at Casino Night on September 9th or visit our Canstruction ® display in the UC during Roadrunner Days. There's much more to come! Yours,

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The UTSA Honors College Newsletter

August 2010

Inside Page Associate Dean’s Message 1

Advisors’ Corner 2

In The Honors College 3-21

Spring 2010 Graduates 24

Dates to Remember 31

From the Associate Dean Dr. Ann Eisenberg

Dear Honors Students, Welcome back for the 2010-11 academic year at SA! We are gearing up for a fun and exciting semester. This year, the Honors College theme is "All Things Green and Clean." The theme is based on the book for the Honors College and the University's Freshman Common Reading, Farewell, My Subaru by Doug Fine. All members of the UTSA community are invited to come hear Doug Fine speak during Roadrunner Days -- at 3:00 on Monday, August 23rd in the Retama Room (UC 2.02.02). You will also see some changes on your next visit to the Honors College offices. For starters, those of you who are used to taking elevators 3 and 4 all the way up to the Honors office may be a bit confused. Over the summer, the fourth floor of the JPL became part of the UTSA Library, which meant that the Library needed to control access to the fourth floor, as it did previously on the 2nd and 3rd floors. Thus, to get to the Honors office, you now have to take elevator 1 or 2 to the second floor, exit there, and then take elevator 3 or 4 to the fourth-floor. You can also join me in my heart-healthy and environmentally-friendly campaign by entering through the library and then taking the stairs, which are located at the back, right-hand side of the library. When you make it to the Honors office, you'll see some new faces. In mid-July, Caroline Castellanos left the Honors College to take a job as a dual-credit history teacher at Johnson High School. While Caroline will be missed, we are pleased to announce that we have hired Alegra Lozano as our new Assistant Director for Recruitment and Student Programs. Alegra comes to us most recently from the Downtown Advising Center, where she served as advisor for the College of Architec-ture. Alegra is excited about getting to know members of

The Honors College is located at JPL 4.02.10. To contact us, send an e-mail to [email protected] or call (210) 458-4106.

the Honors College, planning activities and outings, and working with the University Honors Student Association. This year, for the first time ever, we will also be electing a Student Advisory Board. The Student Advisory Board will work with the Dean and the Faculty Advisory Board to recommend policy and curricular changes. We will have a representative from each class (freshman, sophomore, etc.) as well as each of the other academic colleges. Students will be able to self-nominate themselves for positions on the Student Advisory Board and a vote will follow. Please keep an eye on your preferred email address so that you will have a chance to get involved! The Honors College also has a new faculty member, Profes-sor John Phillip Santos, who will begin teaching Honors courses in writing and cultural studies in spring 2010 and two new staff members with close connections to the Honors Col-lege. You can learn more about all our new additions on page 3 of this newsletter. I hope you'll take the time to read the newsletter closely, so you don't miss out on any activi-ties. Join your fellow Honors students at Casino Night on September 9th or visit our Canstruction® display in the UC during Roadrunner Days. There's much more to come!

Yours,

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Advisors’ Corner

Honors College Advising Center

“One Student, One Advisor One Plan for Success!”

Diana Howard

Greetings Honors College Students!

Welcome to the fall 2010 semester at UTSA!

Summer has been busy in the Honors College as we have welcomed new students during orientation and planned new things for returning students. Cooler temperatures are on the horizon, and swimsuits will soon be replaced with warm-up suits. Classes begin Wednesday, August 25, and you will want to start the semester as prepared as possible. Please take the time to read the important dates listed in the calendar on page 31. Mark these events on your personal calendar to reference throughout the semester. Getting involved with student activities will enrich both your academic and personal tenure at UTSA. Here are some additional suggestions you should consider as you prepare for the fall term. 1 If you have taken summer courses at a commu-

nity college or another university, make certain to have final transcripts sent to the Registrar’s office.

2 Visit the Honors College website for information

on scholarships, scholarship deadlines, articles about your peers’ experiences as Honors stu-dents, conference news, and resources you may need. The forms you often ask us for are avail-

able on the HC website for your convenience. www.utsa.edu/honors (click Current Students and then Forms).

3 Seniors who are graduating in fall 2010 must ap-

ply to participate in the Honors College gradua-tion ceremony. Visit the Honors College website at http://www.utsa.edu/honors/hcforms.html to locate the form. The Honors College Com-mencement ceremony will take place on Friday, December 17h .at 2:00 p.m.

4 Seniors graduating in spring 2011 must apply for

graduation by November 15, 2010. You can ap-ply for graduation on the UTSA website at: http://www.utsa.edu/registrar/graduation.cfm.

5 New Honors College members should consider

getting involved in the University Honors Student Association (UHSA). As a member of the Honors College, you are automatically a member of this student-run organization, which provides a forum for you to get to know fellow Honors students, expand your UTSA experience beyond the classroom in a social setting, and make a contri-bution to the success of the Honors College! We will send you invitations to various UHSA activi-ties throughout the semester, so check your email regularly.

We are proud of your academic success and look forward to helping you continue as one of the best and brightest at UTSA!

"One Student, One Advisor, One Plan for Success!"

Best regards, Diana, Ricardo, & Sherry

From the Honors College Advising Center

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Professor John Phillip Santos Distinguished Scholar in Mestizo Cultural Studies

Professor John Phillip Santos, was appointed this summer as a Distinguished Scholar in Mestizo Cultural Studies in the Honors College. Born in San Antonio, Professor Santos was the first Mexican-American Rhodes Scholar. He holds degrees in English Literature and Language from Oxford and in Philosophy and Literature from the University of Notre Dame. Santos is an accomplished freelance filmmaker, producer, journalist and writer. His articles have appeared in the Los Angeles Times and the New York Times. He has produced over 40 documentaries for PBS and CBC, two of them nominated for Emmy awards. Professor Santos will begin teaching Honors Seminars in the Honors College in spring 2010. He is currently considering teaching Seminars on "Reading & Writing Non-Fiction" and "Reading and Writing: Mestizaje." This fall, Professor Santos will offer a lecture series on mestizo identity. More information will be forthcoming via your preferred email accounts!

Alegra Lozano Assistant Director Student and Alumni Programs

Alegra Lozano is a native of San Antonio and an alumnus of UTSA, earning both her undergraduate and graduate degrees at UTSA. She earned her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Health in 1998 and her M.A. in Counseling in 2001. Alegra graduated with Honors in the graduate counseling program, and served as President of the Graduate Counseling Honors Society, Chi Sigma Iota for two years. Alegra has been with UTSA for 7 years, working with students in advising and student learning assistance. She has advised and mentored all levels of UTSA students from freshmen through seniors. She also has participated in events with Admissions, speaking with prospective students and their families. She is a

dedicated employee of UTSA, serving on many different committees and participating in various student activities and events. Alegra is upbeat, outgoing, and optimistic. Her personal philosophy in working with students is not to dwell on the past, but to focus on the present and future. She works hard to help students see that their goals and dreams are achievable but that achieving them takes patience and perseverance. Alegra has a passion for art, science, and traveling. She loves to spend time reading, being outdoors, going to the movies, or spending time with family. Her husband has brought her into the new technology age by giving her an iPod and an iPhone (which she is now eternally grateful for!). The quote she’s most known for is “just smile and wave, boys!” Alegra is excited about the new adventures that lie ahead and is proud to call the Honors College her new home.

Hilda Cárdenas Moeller Graduate Assistant

Hilda Cárdenas Moeller earned her Bachelor’s degree in history at UTSA and is currently working on her Master’s degree in history. Hilda is originally from Guadalajara, Mexico. She is happily married to her soul-mate, Tom Moeller. Hilda joins the Honors College as our new Graduate Assistant. Hilda likes people and pets. She is on the board of directors of PAWS for Service, an organization she represents when she and her dog, Bonnie Marie, visit hospital and nursing home facilities. Hilda also enjoys

reading, swimming, and spending time with her twin sister, Susy. As an undergraduate student, Hilda was a member of the Honors College where she learned to love the staff and appreciate all that they do for the students. Now she is delighted to be a part of that team.

Tammy Truong Work-study Student Assistant

Tammy Truong joins the Honors College staff as a Work-study Student Assistant. She is about to enter her junior year at UTSA. Tammy is majoring in Biology and plans to become a dentist. She enjoys spending time with her friends. Tammy takes pleasure in her work answering student’s questions. When you visit the Honors College she wants you to remember that “there is no such thing as a stupid question!”

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Honors College Welcome Back Refresh yourself in the swimming pool and with a bowl of

ice-cream while making new friends Pool Party and

Ice Cream Social Tuesday, August 24, 2:00 to 3:00 pm, by the pool at the Rec Center

All Honors Students Welcome

Roadrunner Days (For Freshmen and New Transfer Students)

Monday, August 23

FALL CONVOCATION 10:00 to 11:30 at the Convocation Center

LUNCH WITH THE HONORS COLLEGE

11:30 to 12:30 at the Ballroom I in UCIII Will announce winners of “Farewell, My Subaru” Essay Contest

Prizes are in the amount of $150, $100, and $50. Must be present to win.

MEET AND GREET

12:30 TO 2:00 Ballroom I UC III Student Connections and Games

COMMON READING EXPERIENCE

2:00 to 2:50 in assigned rooms Discuss “Farewell, My Subaru”

MEET THE AUTHOR

3:00 to 4:00 UC 2.02.02 Meet Doug Fine, author of “Farewell, My Subaru”

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August 22-29, 2010

It’s 9 am on a Saturday in mid-July and while many Honors students are enjoying their summer break on a beach or poolside, six Honors students are starting to sweat as they build a cowboy-themed can opener out of cans of beans, chili, corn, and tomatoes in Dr. Eisenberg’s garage. The students are practicing the construction of their entry – “UTSA Wrangling Hunger” -- for the San Antonio Canstruction® competition, which will begin at North Star Mall on August 29, 2010. In Canstruction® competitions, teams from architectural, construction, and engineering firms -- and occasionally universities -- compete to design and build giant structures made almost entirely of canned foods. After the event, all of the cans used in the structures – almost 4000 cans for the Honors College team – will be donated to the San Antonio Food Bank. The team’s goal is to help local families avoid hunger and create awareness of the global problem of hunger and malnutrition while also showcasing UTSA students’ creativity and commitment to public service. The team -- team leader Harrison Pierce plus Samantha Singel, Albert Franco, Johnmichael Storey, Audra Biediger, and Stephanie Estrada -- has spent the past year designing a structure and working out computer models with assistance from Professor Kevin McClellan of the Department of Architecture. The structure will be available for viewing in the University Center (UC 1.02.22 – across from and to the left of the bookstore) during Roadrunner Days. We encourage all of you to visit! The team has raised funds for almost all of the cans, but is still $700 short of their fund-raising goal. You can help by dropping off a small donation when you visit the display. You can also donate on line at: http://alumni.utsa.edu/canstruction.

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Thursday, September 9 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Ballroom II, UC 1.104

Food, prizes, and casino games. All Honors students invited Prizes: iPods, cameras and gift cards.

Don’t miss it! You could be a winner!

One Community, One Book

In February 2010, Popular Science magazine called Henrietta Lacks:

“the most important woman in medical history.”

Find out if you agree…

Read The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

Hear author Rebecca Skloot speak at the Frank Bryant, Jr., MD

Memorial Lecture in Medical Ethics Friday, October 15

at 12 noon at the Health Science Center Auditorium

(7703 Floyd Curl Dr.). Sponsored by the Center for

Medical Humanities and Ethics.

Honors students are invited to join a field trip to listen to Rebecca Skloot. We will

be leaving UTSA (from in front of the Main building) at 11:15 a.m. and returning

after the talk. Students should sign up and indicate whether they need a ride or will

meet at UTHSC.

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Honors College Photo Contest

All members of the Honors College are invited to submit one photo that they believe best addresses this year's Honors theme: "All Things Green and Clean." Submit your photo online and become eligible to win a prize! All photos will be displayed on the Honors College website and prints of the winning photos will be hung in the Office of the Honors College (JPL 4.02.10) in November. Judging Criteria Photos will be judged on how well the photo illustrates the theme as well as the creativity and emotion, visual and technical merit, and composition and artistic arrangement of the photo. Prizes Contest winners will receive a $150 gift card for first place, $100 for second place, and $50 for third place. Two honorable mentions will receive a certificate. Contest Rules 1.  You must be enrolled in the Honors College to participate in the contest and may submit only one photo. 2.  You must be able to certify that the work you are submitting is yours and yours alone. 3.  The photo should have been taken between August 23, 2010 and October 15, 2010. 4.  You must complete the online entry form and email your photo by October 15, 2010. The entry form

and instructions for emailing your photo can be found here. 5.  The photo should be in a jpeg (.jpg) or gif file (preferably a jpeg file). 6.  Submitting your photo and filling out the online form indicates that you have read and understood the

Photo contest rules and are knowingly and voluntarily participating in the Honors College photo contest. 7.  Photos entered must be in good taste. The judges reserve the right to determine which photos will be

posted on the web. 8. If you submit a photo that contains an image of a minor (under 18 years of age) or an adult with a dis-

ability, you must obtain a model release (with the signature of a parent or guardian for a minor). You can find the model release form on the web here.

THEME: “All Things Green and Clean”

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Friedrich Wilderness Park sits on the edge of the Texas Hill Country about 20 miles northwest of downtown San Antonio. From downtown, take Interstate Highway 10 west about 1/2 mile past Loop 1604. Take the Dominion Drive exit # 552. Drive approximately 1.5 miles and take the turn-around under the Interstate, then take the second right turn on Milsa. Milsa makes a left turn.

Friedrich Park will be on your right about 600 yards down. For more maps and directions from your location, visit MapQuest.

WILD BExAR WALK Saturday, October 23, 10:00 am @ Friedrich Park

Wild hogs around UTSA? Pumas near Leon Springs? Recognize poison ivy? What is the connection between cedar fever and gin? What did local native tribes do with cactus, sotol, agave? Do you know any plants that act as natural mosquito repellants? Join fellow Honors College students and Honors advisor, Sherry Whitmore, for a free nature hike through Friedrich Wilderness Park. Friedrich Park is a city-owned natural area with plants and animal life typical for the Texas Hill Country. There are also endangered plants, animals, birds, and insects that find refuge there. The varied terrain – some flat, some uphill, some shady, some open – offers great trails for hiking. Just 7 miles north of UTSA Main Campus, close to I-10, Friedrich Park is a 600-acre area dedicated to preservation education, biologi-cal study and recreation. Sherry has a graduate degree in Botany and is a published scholar. She has led walks and field trips at Friedrich Park and other natural areas in this part of Texas and has been on the board of directors of “Friends of Friedrich Park” for 15 years. She knows many of nature’s secrets in this corner of Bexar County and wants to share them with you. Meet at the Friedrich Park parking lot on Saturday, October 23, at 10:00 AM. The hike will last around 2 to 3 hours. There is only room for 25 people so please RSVP to the Honors College (210) 458-4106. Bring water, insect repellant, sun screen, hat, and solid walking shoes or hiking boots (no flip flops). You may want to bring a snack for yourself. Check out the park on its website (http://www.fofriedrichpark.org/).

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Recognition of Excellence

Do you know someone associated with the Honors College who has done

something worth recognizing?

Send it to [email protected] and we’ll put it in the ’Recognition of Excellence’

Kimberly McClurg (senior, History)

was accepted as a Fellow in the UTSA Afri-

can American Literatures and Cultures In-

stitute at UTSA.

Mitra Miri (Biology, '08) has been awarded

a National Science Foundation Graduate

Fellowship for the next three years, as she

pursues her PhD in Neurobiology at Yale

University.

Rafael Velez (senior, Finance) became a

regional finalist in the Texas CFA Invest-

ment Research Challenge along with three

other students from the College of

Business. Rafael also chaired the

Investment Society and won the 2010

University Life Award for the Most

Outstanding Student in the College of

Business.

Several other Honors students also earned

2010 University Life Awards: Jonathan

Nomamiukor (senior, English) was named

the 2010 Most Outstanding Student in both

the Honors College and the College of

Liberal and Fine Arts, and Megan Talley

was named the 2010 Most Outstanding

Student in the College of Sciences. Sarah

Boukhris (senior, Mechanical Engineering)

was a finalist for the award for the Most

Outstanding Student in the College of

Engineering and Harrison Pierce (junior,

Construction Science Management) was a

finalist for the award for the Most

Outstanding Student in the College of

Architecture.

Xavier Johnson (freshman, Political Sci-

ence) was named the 2010 Most Out-

standing Freshman, Elissa Dougherty

(sophomore, Psychology) was named the

2010 Most Outstanding Sophomore, Derek

Trimm (junior, Political Science) was

named the 2010 Most Outstanding Junior,

and Nicole Robbins (senior, English) was

named the 2010 Most Outstanding Senior.

Tiffany Lawrence (junior, Art History)

earned the ULA award for Outdoor Adven-

turer of the Year, and Rachel DeLucia won

one of two Most Outstanding Resident As-

sistant awards. Harrison Pierce (junior,

Construction Science Management),

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Do you know someone associated with the Honors College who has done

something worth recognizing?

Send it to [email protected] and we’ll put it in the ’Recognition of Excellence’

Megan Graham (senior, Biology), and

Jeremy Patton (senior, Management) all

won 2010 Jane Findling Awards, and

Nicole Alabi (senior, Criminal Justice/

Psychology), Joseph Granado (senior, Bi-

ology), and Akshay Thusu (senior, Biol-

ogy) won Golden Feather Awards.

Other Honors College students who were

finalists for awards included Itza Carbajal

(freshman, English), Cesar Lopez

(sophomore, Management), Cathryn

Boethel (sophomore, Music), Derek

Mendez (senior, Physics), Jack Hua

(senior, Biology), and Sarah Boukhris

(senior, Mechanical Engineering).

John Fronimos (Geology, '09) had a paper

accepted for publication in the journal

Micropaleontology with several other

colleagues here at UTSA. The article,

Condont biostratigraphy of a more

complete reef trail member section

near the type section, latest Guadalupian

Series type region, incorporates data from

John’s Honors thesis. John is currently

enrolled in the M.S. program in

paleontology at Texas Tech University.

Lucas Cashman (Senior, Psychology) was

named the recipient of a Steven

Kellman Award for Creative Non-Fiction.

Lucas won 1st place and a $1000 prize for

his essay, The Ethical Lie: The Ethics of

Constructive Coercion in Mental Health

Treatment.

Daniela Caballero (Psychology, '09) was

admitted into PhD programs in clinical psy-

chology at the University of North Texas

and Texas Tech University. She will attend

the University of North Texas in fall 2010.

Mai-Anh Tran Ngoc (Biology, ‘09) was

accepted into the University of Texas

Health Science Center, Texas College of

Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM) for fall 2010.

Yaffa Ross (senior, Criminal Justice) won

first place in the Undergraduate Research

Competition for the College of Public Policy

with her Honors thesis, "Understand and

Exercising Your Rights: A Case Analysis

of Miranda v. Arizona."

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Recognition of Excellence

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Matthew Puchta (sophomore, Chemistry)

received a $2,600 scholarship to study at

Queen Mary University of London in

London England.

Dawn Lipscomb (senior, Biology) has

been accepted into the NASA Undergradu-

ate Research Program for fall 2010. She

will spend the fall semester doing research

full-time at the NASA Jet Propulsion

Laboratory in Pasadena, CA.

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Ezinne Okpo (Political Science, '10)

was accepted into the Georgetown

University School of Law.

Carlos Castañeda (Political Science,

'10) was accepted into he Homeland

Security Summer Scholars Academy

Research Program at the University of

Texas-El Paso for summer 2010.

Yaffa Ross (junior, Criminal Justice)

has been awarded a $2,500 scholarship

from USAA.

Three members of the Honors College

received scholarships through the Inter-

national Education Fund (IEF) for study

abroad during the 2010-11 academic

year: Amanda Snell (senior, Manage-

ment) received a $3,800 IEF Scholar-

ship to study at the Universidad In-

teramericana in Heredia, Costa

Rica. Kasey Girven (junior, Biology)

received a $3,800 IEF Scholarship to

study at the University of Limerick in

Limerick, Ireland.

Recognition of Excellence

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Michael Aguilar Chemistry

Margarita Akopian

Biology

Jasmin Ali Chemistry

Crystal Alsip

Physics

Emily Andujar Art

Jose Arcellana

Biology

Dorian Arellano Philosophy

Chukwunonso Arinze

Engineering

Allison Arnold Biology

Huzeifa Badshah

Mechanical Engineering

Bernadette Baker Biology

Mario Bautista Engineering

Meagan Bell

Environmental Science

Jonathan Beltran Biology

Luciano Bogran

Mechanical Engineering

Jason Booth Engineering

Anne Branum

Chemistry

Chelsea Bretcher Marketing

Avery Brightwell

Biology

Emily Buck Health

Dustin Buckley

Architecture

Eddie Campos English

Sharon Castaneda

Psychology

Nathan Collier Environmental Science

Kevin Conway

Accounting

Elizabeth Cook Anthropology

Daniel Crotty English

Jonathan Dawes

Biology

Monica De Hoyos Psychology

Ashley de Smidt

Biology

Apurva Devarakonda Actuarial Science

Clarissa Dieck Anthropology

Brandon Eldridge

Biology

Branden Farris Political Science

Zaida Flores

Mexican-American Studies

Melinda Fuqua Biology

Ashley Garcia

Chemistry

Josue Garcia Civil Engineering

Marielena Garcia

Clinical Laboratory Sciences

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Eric Gastauer Engineering

Caleb Geer

Computer Science

Alexander Georgulas Business

Kathryn Granados

Biology

Anthony Granato Undeclared

Maranda Greses

Business

Courtney Haass Political Science

Cameron Haecker

Accounting

Hayden Hale Biology

Samantha Hamilton

Interior Design

Shireen Haq Psychology

Zeenat Haque

Biology

Christopher Harris Undeclared

William Haun Computer Science

Nicole Hawkins

Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Maria Hinojosa Biology

Robert Hogan Engineering

Jake Hopper

Communication

Thomas Howe Finance

Sarah Jackson

Kinesiology

Yasmine Jassal English

Jennifer Jensen-Gonzales

Accounting

Brandy Johnson Criminal Justice

Hooda Kanwal

Undeclared Science

Azamat Kasymov Civil Engineering

Raquel Kelman Anthropology

Nikhaar Keshwani Biology

Julie Kiecke

Biology

Jordan Kinnally Psychology

Srivarsha Kongara

Biology

Ella Lazarte Undeclared Science

Matthew Leach

Undeclared Science

Jordann Ledesma Psychology

Carson Lee

Biology

Kyle Lemere Biology

Emanuel Lerma

Engineering

Valeria Lomeli Biology

Armando Lopez

Computer Science

Lyndsay Lopez Psychology

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Garrett Lye Chemistry

Davis Martin

Music

Daniel Martinez Mechanical Engineering

Rebecca Mata

Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Mariam Mehrafza Biology

Ishmael Mendez

Mathematics

Marissa Mendoza Psychology

Matthew Merta

Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Thomas Mitchell Psychology

Claudia Montoya

Architecture

Caroline Mora Biology

Marissa Morales

Architecture

Analucia Moras Undeclared Arts and Humanities

Derrick Mynar Engineering

Jordan Nerison

Biology

Vanessa Neutzler Engineering

Taylor Newlin

Chemistry

Trinh Nguyen Psychology

Timothy Nystedt

Biology

Sheldon O'Carroll Music

Rukayat Okunnu

Biology

Navin Oorjitham Physics

Laura Oranday

Mechanical Engineering

Magbis Orozco Civil Engineering

Olivia Osband

Biology

Erik Oyarzabal Business

Iris Ozuna Undeclared Science

Krishna Patel

Biology

Leslie Patin Psychology

Elizabeth Perry

Geology

Daryn Petermann Biology

Jonathan Peterson-Ruiz

Business

Megann Pettit History

Allison Pope

Art

Austin Porlier Civil Engineering

Lasondra Pryce

Philosophy

Ivana Quintanilla Electrical Engineering

Alejandra Ramirez

Biology

Nina Ramos Psychology

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Philip Schertz Chemistry

Stephanie Schorck

Undeclared Science

Toria Seifert Biology

Amanda Sellers

Engineering

Kaleigh Simms Computer Science

Megan Sims

Biology

Sonia Singh English

Emily Smith Mathematics

Rebecca Smith

Undeclared Science

Eric Solis Interdisciplinary Studies

Andrew St.Onge General Business

Adam Stevens

General Business

Steven Stover Engineering

Daniel Tagle Liberal and Fine Arts

Jonathan Tankersley Undeclared Science

Duncan Taylor

Political Science

Aurianne Thomas Political Science

Ernest Thomas

Clinical Laboratory Studies

Austin Todd Biology

Eric Tong Biology

Nicholas Townsend

Sociology

Megan Tribo Undeclared

Prativa Upadhaya

Psychology

Adrian Uriegas Architecture

Eric Valdes

Biology

Jeremy Varkey Undeclared Science

Nirvana Rantahal Biology

Reem Razeq

Undeclared Science

Zachary Rodriguez Mechanical Engineering

Sadie Rodriguez

Biology

Joshua Rodriguez Undeclared

Sara Rohan Mathematics

Kendrick Rudolph General Business

Jorge Saenz

Mechanical Engineering

Robert Salinas Business

Jessica Salinas

Biology

Dylan Saltarelli Computer Science

Monica Sanchez

Biology

Michele Schantz Biology

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James Varley General Business

Joseph Villegas Criminal Justice

Amanda Vogt

Biology

Miriam Volosen Biology

Otilia Webb Biology

Benjamin White Political Science

William Wise Art History

Christy Xavier

Biology

Luke Yanker Engineering

Andrew Young

Physics

Jesse Zamarripa Mathematics

Michael Zerda Engineering

Daniel Arya Freshman

Mechanical Engineering

Robin Bankey Junior, Biology

Jonathan Beltran Senior, Biology

Maria Jose Buendia

Junior, Finance

Robin Carlson Sophomore, Accounting

Anne Margaret Carvete

Senior, Electrical Engineering

Alexis Catalá Freshman, Pre-Business

Victoria Garcia

Sophomore Interdisciplinary Studies

Kara Holcomb Junior, English

Krista Holcomb Junior, English

Yi Lu

Sophomore, Chemistry

Jesse Munoz Senior, Criminal Justice

Fernanda Quintanilla Freshman

Political Science

Julivette Sanjurjo Sophomore, Biology

Elena Schwem

Junior, Management

Brittany Tijerina Sophomore, Chemistry

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Presidential Honors Scholarship Margarita Akopian Freshman, Biology

Dasola Alatise

Sophomore, Electrical Engineering

Chukwunonso Arinze Freshman, Engineering

Robin Bankey Junior, Biology

Meagan Bell

Freshman, Environmental Science

Jennifer Beltran Senior, Psychology

Maria Jose Buendia

Junior, Finance

Reggie Cantu Senior, Philosophy

Alexis Catalá

Freshman, Biology

Ashley DeSmidt Freshman, Biology

Jose Juan Dosal

Sophomore, Biology

Brandon Eldridge Freshman, Biology

Courtney Haass Freshman, Political Science

Ryan Hanulik

Sophomore, English

Zeenat Haque Freshman, Biology

Annette Hernandez

Sophomore, Biology

Jennifer Jensen-Gonzales Freshman, Business

Vasiliki Kiageri

Junior, Psychology

Analucia Moras Freshman, Undeclared Arts and Humanities

Jordan Nerison

Freshman, Biology

Rukayat Okunnu Freshman, Biology

Madison Partida Senior, History

Elizabeth Perry

Freshman, Geology

Allison Pope Freshman, Art

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Michele Schantz Freshman, Biology

Kaleigh Simms

Freshman, Computer Science

Emily Smith Freshman, Mathematics

Christy Xavier

Freshman, Biology

Andrew Young Freshman, Physics

AT&T Endowed Scholarship

Brin Wagner Senior, Biology

Bartlett Cocke General Contractors Endowed Honors Scholarship in Construction Science

and Management Harrison Pierce

Senior, Construction Science Management

BJ’s Restaurant Inc. Annual Scholarship

Derek Trimm Junior, Finance

Ashley Yong-Liy

Senior, Management

George W. Brackenridge Endowed Honors Scholarship

Patricia Manlapaz Senior, Psychology

Great Conversation Honors Scholarship Aline Cenoz

Senior, Biology

Allison Finder Junior, Communication

Pardeis Heidari

Senior, Political Science

Jessica Mendez Senior, Interdisciplinary Studies

Jill Neumann

Senior, Interdisciplinary Studies

Lakecia Pitts Senior, Management

Greehey Family Foundation Scholarship

Jacqueline Arevalo Freshman, Architecture

Juan Bautista

Sophomore, Biology

Sherry Hsu Sophomore, Psychology

Daniel Martinez

Freshman, Mechanical Engineering

Sheldon O’Carroll Freshman, Engineering

Robert Salinas

Freshman, Business

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Nicholas Townsend Freshman, Criminal Justice

Jesse Zamarripa

Freshman, Mathematics

India Asia Association of San Antonio Scholarship

Apurva Devarakonda Freshman, Actuarial Science

Lionel and Kathy Sosa Endowed

Scholarship Thuy Hoang

Senior, Accounting

Peter T. Flawn Presidential Honors Scholarship

Isha Gupta Senior, Computer Science

Emanuel Lerma

Freshman, Engineering

Andrew Young Freshman, Physics

Robert W. Flynn

Endowed Honors Scholarship Itza Carbajal

Sophomore, English

Samuel and Pamela Kirkpatrick Scholarship Kayla Lovelady

Sophomore, Mechanical Engineering

The Hixon Family Endowed Scholarship Caleb Pendleton

Junior, Information Systems

The Sam & Ann Barshop Scholarship Will Dawson

Senior, Political Science

Adolph Delgado Senior, Psychology

Will and Mary Hathaway

Honors Academic Scholarship Iris Cahill Senior, Art

Reggie Cantu

Senior, Philosophy

Elissa Dougherty Junior, Psychology

Tyler Ingraham

Senior, Political Science

John Lira Senior, Political Science

Jessica Mendez

Senior, Interdisciplinary Studies

Robert Pohl Senior, English

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William and Salome Scanlan Endowed Scholarship

Junaid Islam Senior, Biology

Tiffany Lawrence Junior, Art History

John Lira

Junior, Political Science

Andrew Nicholl Junior, Anthropology

UTSA LEGISLATIVE SCHOLARS PROGRAM Application deadline: October 15, 2010

Have you ever considered spending the semester in Austin during a session of the Legislative session? Have you ever imagined work-ing as an intern in the Texas Legislature and learning about the inner workings of government? The UTSA Legislative Scholars Program, founded and supported by State Representative Ruth Jones McClendon, provides students with the opportunity to serve as a legislative assistant for 140 days in the spring 2011 Session of the Texas Legislature, while earning 12 credit hours at UTSA. The program is administered by the Institute of Law and Public Affairs (ILPA) within the Honors College. A faculty committee recommends a minimum of 5 Legislative Scholars to the ILPA. Legislative Scholars -- who must live in Austin during the spring semester -- each receive a $10,000 award. The full program description and application forms will be avail-able on the ILPA website by the first week of September. Applica-tion requirements include an interest in public policy, a personal statement, and two letters of recommendation. For further information, contact Dr. Richard Gambitta at 210-458-2990.

CARLOS AND MALU ALVAREZ

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND

Application deadline October 1, 2010

The Honors College is currently soliciting applications from undergraduate students for funding through the UTSA Carlos and Malu Alvarez Special Opportunities Fund. The Special Opportuni-ties fund -- established thanks to a generous donation to the university from Mr. and Mrs. Alvarez -- is designed to allow undergraduate students to engage in special, educational experiences to which they would not normally have access. Examples of such experiences include traveling to a professional conference to present a paper, attending a workshop for special training, or partici-pating in an unpaid internship experience, such as the UT-System Archer Fellows Program. Grants are capped at $750 per student.

Applications are available on the Honors College website at:

For more information, contact Dr. Ann Eisenberg, Associate Dean of the Honors College, at [email protected].

http://www.utsa.edu/honors/forms/special_funding.doc

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By Jessica Garza I knew one thing for certain when I boarded my plane to Beijing: it was going to be a long flight. It was all the uncertainties about the trip, the country and what I was going to experience that made the trip unforgettable. I could talk about climbing the Great Wall, visiting the Terracotta warriors, and shopping at the silk market, but those are experiences that all tourists have when visiting China. Meeting the youngest Grand Master Chef, having dinner with an Olympic Champion, receiving an authentic Kung Fu sword as a gift and meeting Chinese students made the trip for me not to mention hav-ing two very knowledgeable professors lead our trip. As I prepared for the study abroad trip, I purchased a guidebook and read about the historical sites I would visit, the food I would taste, the cultural customs I would encounter, and how to be prepared for the public restroom facilities. Yes, you read that right: restroom facilities. I didn’t think much about bathrooms prior to the trip, but, in China, the question, “Is it a toilet?,” was a big deal. Something to consider when traveling abroad is being fearless. Not being afraid to try new foods was one of those moments for me. The first full day in Beijing I ate food that I would never have considered eating back home, including duck heart. I was hesitant to try it at first simply because it didn’t look very appetizing, but I’m glad I ate it since it ended up being delicious. The entire trip was amazing, but the part that struck me the most was the ride through the Hudong in Beijing. Seeing the poor neighborhood and the way people lived made me realize how blessed we are in the States. Living in dorm rooms, we complain about our bedrooms being too small or about having to share a bathroom with a roommate. But seeing entire families share a living space only slightly larger than a dorm room and neighborhood bath houses really puts into perspective how lucky we are. If you are considering studying abroad and want an experience that opens your eyes to an entirely dif-ferent way of life, don’t count China out. I almost did and I would have missed out on one of the best experi-ences in my life. Trust me: the long flight is worth it.

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Before July 15, 2010

Do you want to participate in a volunteer service organization that can have a positive impact on your college life?

Join “For The Kids” Student Dance Marathon!

Our mission is to help support and fundraise for families af-fected by pediatric cancer while establishing lifelong connec-tions within the UTSA community!

If you’re interested in being a part of our groundbreaking ser-vice organization, contact Vice Chair Nancy Wong at [email protected], or Communications Chair Cesar Lopez at [email protected].

For the Families, For The Kids!

Welcome Class of 2014!!! Are you ready to create lasting friendships, develop your leadership skills, and get involved with your university? If so, the UTSA Am-bassadors is the perfect organization for you! Established in 1988, the UTSA Ambassadors Program consists of a select group of 60+ student leaders who: -Act as student hosts at campus events, and community and alumnifunctions -Participate in the Big/Lil program -Participate in team-building and goal setting retreats -Participate in Commencement Ceremonies in the fall and spring

If you have a willingness to learn about UTSA and have a sincere desire to represent the University, please consider applying to become an Ambassador. If you are an incoming freshman at UTSA, please consider joining the Ambassador In Training program. Ambassadors In Training is a program designed for freshmen in their first semester at UTSA to become in-volved in their university through future service in the UTSA Ambassadors. This program attracts and en-gages eager first semester freshmen and trains them to be well prepared and informed Ambassadors. The requirements are: -Must be a freshman at UTSA -Must have a minimum of SAT score of 970 or a minimum ACT score of 20 to apply -Must express a desire to contribute to the University

Join us at our AIT Mixer September 7th 4:45-6:30p.m. Ballroom I UC 1.106 You can pick up the application in the Ambassadors Office UC 1.224

For more information call 458-6110 or visit our website at www.utsaambassadors.org

UTSA Ambassadors Program

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Volunteer opportunity

Phone: 210-270-1970, ext. 233 Fax: 210-270-1985 E-mail: [email protected]

454 Soledad Building, Suite 200 San Antonio, Texas 78205

SOUTH TEXAS PSYCHIATRIC GENETICS RESEARCH CENTER

The South Texas Psychiatric Genetics Research Center is located in downtown San Antonio, in close proximity to Trinity University, St. Mary’s University and the downtown campus of the University of Texas at San Antonio.

We are currently looking for undergraduate psychology students who are interested in devoting their time to vol-unteering here at the center.

Volunteer duties may include administering assessments to study participants, assisting with recruiting for studies, performing data entry and preparing materials for study participants.

If you are interested in applying for a volunteer position, please submit an electronic version of your CV/resume and a letter of interest describing your research interests, career goals and reasons for wanting to volunteer (not to exceed one page in length) to center volunteer liaison Daniel Large at [email protected].

PSYCHOLOGY VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

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Congratulations Graduates!

Business Honors

Eman M. Altakali 

B.B.A. in Economics 

magna cum laude in the Honors College 

 

Kimberly Ann Cox‐Fisher 

B.B.A. in Actuarial Science 

with a minor in Statistics 

and International Distinction 

in the Honors College 

 

Amber Catherine Dalton 

B.B.A. in Accounting 

in the Honors College 

 

Carlos Castillo Garcia Jr. 

B.B.A. in Real Estate Finance &  

Development 

in the Honors College 

Su‐Whey Hu 

B.B.A. in Accounting and   Finance 

summa cum laude in the Honors College 

 

Shelley R. Huber 

B.B.A. in Management 

summa cum laude in the Honors College 

 

Matthew N. Jackson 

B.B.A. in Management 

cum laude in the Honors College 

 

Rafael Francisco Velez 

B.B.A. in Finance 

with a minor in Economics 

cum laude with Honors in Business 

and International Distinction 

in the Honors College 

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Congratulations Graduates! Leadership honors

 

  

 

Carley Renee Bach 

B.S. in Biology 

in the Honors College 

 

 

Karla Paulette Larios 

B.B.A. in Accounting 

with a minor in Spanish cum laude 

with Business Honors and International 

Distinction in the Honors College 

General Honors

Nicole M. Alabi 

B.A. in Psychology and Criminal Justice 

with a minor in Spanish 

with International Distinction 

in the Honors College 

 

Ulises Alejandro Alday 

B.A. in Criminal Justice 

with a minor in Legal Studies 

with International Distinction 

in the Honors College 

 

Brittany M. Alonzo 

B.A. in Communication 

with International Distinction 

in the Honors College 

 

Brenda Kelechi Anyaehie 

B.S. in Biology 

with a minor in Chemistry 

summa cum laude in the Honors College 

 

Carley Renee Bach 

B.S. in Biology 

in the Honors College 

 

Zarissa A. Cline 

B.A. in English 

cum laude in the Honors College 

 

Roberto Cortez III 

B.S. in Biology 

with a minor in Chemistry 

magna cum laude in the Honors College 

 

Tameka L. Cunningham 

B.B.A. in Management 

with an minor in Legal Studies 

with Honors in Business and International 

Distinction 

in the Honors College 

 

 

 

 

Ezinne M. Okpo 

B.A. in Political Science 

with minors in Legal Studies and 

International Studies 

magna cum laude in the Honors College 

 

Nicole Elisabeth White 

B.A. in Psychology 

with Leadership Honors and 

International Distinction 

in the Honors College 

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Ashley A. Dickens 

B.S. in Biology 

summa cum laude in the Honors College 

 

Rachel Sarah Gardiner 

B.A. in English 

with a minor in Legal Studies 

cum laude in the Honors College 

 

Joseph Alfred Garza 

B.B.A. in Finance and Marketing 

with International Distinction 

in the Honors College 

 

Sujan Gogu 

B.S. in Biology 

with a minor in Mathematics 

magna cum laude in the Honors College 

 

Allison Michelle Guettner 

B.S. in Civil Engineering 

summa cum laude in the Honors College 

 

Ashley M. Hammer 

B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies 

summa cum laude in the Honors College 

 

Christopher Ryan Harris 

B.A. in Psychology 

with a minor in Legal Studies 

magna cum laude in the Honors College 

 

Kelli R. Hestilow 

B.A. in Psychology in the Honors College 

 

Krystoffer Leigh Lambiase 

B.B.A. in Management 

with a minor in Psychology 

in the Honors College 

 

Randall Mage McNallen II 

B.S. in Geology 

cum laude in the Honors College 

 

Carla Dawn Perry 

B.S. in Kinesiology 

with a minor in Mathematics 

cum laude in the Honors College 

 

Rebekah Marie Plumlee 

B.A. in Psychology 

B.S. in Biology 

cum laude with International Distinction 

in the Honors College 

 

Emily Pohl 

B.S. in Chemistry 

cum laude in the Honors College 

 

Amanda Kay Poplawsky 

B.A. in Sociology 

with a minor in Political Science 

cum laude in the Honors College 

 

Marisa Miel Resendez 

B.B.A. in Finance 

with Honors in Business in the Honors College 

 

Nicole E. Robbins 

B.A. in English 

with minors in History and Legal Studies 

summa cum laude in the Honors College 

 

Jodie Beth Siegel 

B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies 

magna cum laude with International Distinction 

 in the Honors College 

 

 

 

 

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Highest Honors

 

 

Megan E. Talley 

B.S. in Biology 

summa cum laude in the Honors College 

 

Dana Allison Trammel 

B.S. in Architecture 

cum laude with International Distinction 

in the Honors College 

 

Michael Robert Tudyk II 

B.B.A. in General Business 

cum laude with Honors in Business  

and International Distinction 

in the Honors College 

 

Dante Michael Washington 

B.A. in Communication 

with International Distinction 

in the Honors College 

 

Lindsey Ann Weigel 

B.A. in Psychology 

summa cum laude with International Distinction 

in the Honors College 

 

Thomas Nathaniel Wilson 

B.S. in Multidisciplinary Science 

cum laude in the Honors College 

 

 

 

 

 

 Christina Alexander 

B.A. in Psychology 

with a minor in Biology 

in the Honors College 

“Mental Health Care Seeking Among College 

Women” 

with Dr. Mary McNaughton‐Cassill, 

Department of Psychology 

 

Sarah Jamila Boukhris 

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering 

with a minor in Mathematics 

in the Honors College 

“Mathematical Modeling of CD4+ T Cell and 

Cytokine Dynamics under Cancerous 

Conditions” with Dr. Yusheng Feng, 

Department of Mechanical Engineering 

in the Honors College 

 

Hoang Viet Bui 

B.S. in Biology 

in the Honors College 

“Dendritic Cell Lysosomal Killing of 

Cryptococcus Neoformans” 

with Dr. Karen Wozniak & Dr. Floyd Wormley, 

Department of Biology 

 

Carlos Castañeda 

B.A. in Political Science 

with minors in Legal Studies and Spanish 

summa cum laude with Leadership Honors 

and International Distinction 

in the Honors College 

“The Institute of Mexicans Abroad and the Proc‐

ess of Convergence” 

with Dr. Francisco Durand, Department of Politi‐

cal Science & Geography 

 

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Megan Nicole Cullip 

B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies 

magna cum laude in the Honors College 

“Reverans:  A Biographical Memoir” 

with Dr. Maria Kaylor, Department of 

Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching 

 

Stephanie Nicole Eyestone 

B.S. in Biology 

magna cum laude in the Honors College 

“Antihypertensive Drug Use and Its 

Implications in the Development of Dementia 

Among the Elderly” 

with Dr. David Espino, Family & Community 

Medicine, UTHSC‐SA 

 

John Frank Fuini III 

B.S. in Physics 

with a minor in Mathematics 

cum laude in the Honors College 

“Collective Modes in an Attractive 

Hubbard Model” 

with Dr. Zlatko Koinov, Department of 

Physics & Astronomy 

 

Maya Gonzalez 

B.B.A. in Marketing 

magna cum laude 

with Leadership Honors and Business Honors 

in the Honors College 

“Are the Benefits of Organic Food Real?   

A Potential Marketing Solution to Further 

Accelerate Consumer Acceptance” 

with Dr. L.J. Shrum, Department of Marketing 

 

Benjamin Holler 

B.B.A. in Management summa cum laude 

with Leadership Honors, Business Honors and 

International Distinction in the Honors College 

“Interactive Financial Decision Support for Clinical 

Trial Research” 

with Dr. Clinton Baisden, Department of Surgery, 

UTHSC‐SA 

 

 

Jack Hua 

B.S.‐Biology 

summa cum laude in the Honors College 

“Characterization of TRPV1 Channel 

Expression Levels  in Oral Squamous Cell 

Carcinoma” 

with Dr. Cara B. Gonzales,  

Department of Dental Diagnostic Science, 

UTHSC‐SA 

 

Tyler Gregory Klein 

B.A. in Psychology 

cum laude the Honors College 

“Men’s Attitudes on Mental Health and 

Help‐Seeking” with Dr. Mary McNaughton‐Cassill, 

Department of Psychology 

 

Kameron Parker Lockamy 

B.S in Chemistry 

with a minor in Biology 

magna cum laude in the Honors College 

“Isolation and Characterization of 

Rubrerythrin‐like Protein  

from Thiobacillus denitrificans” 

with Dr. Donald M. Kurtz, Department of Chemistry 

 

Allen D. Match, Jr. 

B.A. in Political Science 

with a minor in Legal Studies 

and International Distinction in the Honors College 

“The Role of Special Interest Groups in the Shaping 

of Public Policy in Texas” 

with Dr. Rodolfo Rosales, Department of Political‐

Science & Geography 

 

Leah Chelsea May 

B.S. in Biology 

cum laude in the Honors College 

“The Role of MIF in Preventing Glucocorticoid‐

mediated Immunosuppression  

in Experimental Autoimmune Myocarditis” 

with Dr. Thomas Forsthuber,  Department of 

Biology, Jesse H. & Mary Gibbs Jones Endowed 

Chair in Biotechnology 

 

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Derek Anthony Mendez, Jr. 

B.S. in Physics 

with a minor in Mathematics 

summa cum laude in the Honors College 

“Using Steered Molecular Dynamics  

to Analyze Protein Dissociation in the Cell 

Membrane” 

with Dr. Liao Chen, Department of 

Physics and Astronomy 

 and Dr. Robert Renthal, Department of Biology 

 

Fernando Barreto Moura 

B.A. in Psychology 

with a minor in Biology 

in the Honors College 

“Quantification of Biological Markers for 

Nicotine Addiction” 

with Dr. Martin Javors,  

Department of Psychiatry & Pharmacology, 

UTHSC‐SA 

 

Jonathan Oyeman Nomamiukor 

B.A. in English 

with a minor in African American Studies 

magna cum laude with Leadership Honors in the 

Honors College 

“Beyond Vengeance:  Testimony of an Advocate 

– A Creative, Critical Thesis” 

with Dr. Bonnie Lyons, Department of English 

 

Sean OʹConnell 

B.A. in History 

cum laude with International Distinction 

in the Honors College 

“Northern White Opposition to President 

Abraham Lincoln’s  

Emancipation Proclamation” 

with Dr. Patrick Kelly, Department of History 

 

Jennifer Ojeda 

B.A. in English 

with a minor in Women and Gender Studies 

in the Honors College 

“Examining the New Mestiza: 

Identity in Desert Blood, Under the Bridge, and 

Mother Tongue” 

with Dr. Norma Cantu, Department of English 

 

Shanna Deann Pahl 

B.S. in Physics 

with minors in Chemistry and  Mathematics 

cum laude in the Honors College 

“The Intermediate Polar TX Columbae” 

with Dr. Eric M. Schlegel, Department of Physics 

and Astronomy 

 

Jose G. Rodriguez 

B.A. in English 

cum laude with International Distinction 

in the Honors College 

“Latino/a Testimonio, Trauma, and the Poetics of 

Recovery:   

A Critical and Creative Study on the Use of Testi‐

monio Narrative  

in Post‐Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Thera‐

pies for Wartime Veterans” 

with Dr. Ben Olguin, Department of English 

 

Akshay Thusu 

B.S. in Biology 

with a minor in Chemistry 

magna cum laude in the Honors College 

“Method for Using Fluoride Varnish to 

Remineralize Early Dental Caries” 

with Dr. Bennett Amaechi, Department of Com‐

munity Dentistry, UTHSC‐SA 

 

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The following is a summary of the important deadlines that Honors Thesis students must meet

while taking an Honors Thesis (4993) course.

Friday, September 10 Basic thesis information due— thesis readers,

working title, and brief description. Note: Honors Thesis Information Form available at:

http://www.utsa.edu/honors/research.html

Monday, November 1 Complete draft of Thesis or Thesis Proposal

due to advisor for both 1st and 2nd semester Thesis students.

Monday, November 15

Complete Draft of Thesis / Thesis Proposal Due to committee for

both 1st and 2nd Semester Thesis Students.

Tuesday, December 7 Present Thesis or Thesis Proposal at Honors

College Undergraduate Research Symposium, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Tuesday, December 14 by noon

Deadline to file Thesis or Thesis Proposal with the Honors College

(signed by advisor and readers)

ATTENTION CURRENT HONORS THESIS STUDENTS

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fall 2010 Dates to Remember

AUGUST 23 Fall Convocation, Convocation Center, 10:00 to 11:30 am Freshman Luncheon, Ballroom I in UC III 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Meet and Greet. Ballroom I UC III 12:00 to2:00 pm Common Reading Experience. Rooms assigned at luncheon 2:00 to 2:50 Meet the Author. UC 2:02:02 3:00 to 4:00 Meet Doug Fine, author of Farewell My Subaru. Terry Scholars Orientation Harris Room (UC 2.212), 9:00 am-12:00 pm 23-27 Canstruction® project display at UC 1.02.22 24 Ice Cream Social by the pool at the Rec Center 2:00 to 3:00pm 25 Fall Classes Begin SEPTEMBER

2 Challenge Exam - last day to request challenge examination from instructor 5 Labor Day Holiday -- no class 9 Honors College Casino Night Ballroom II, UC 1.104. 6:00 to 9:00 PM 10 Census Date Thesis Information Form Due Last Day to turn in Honors Contracts Last Day to add a class 15 Challenge Exam. Deadline to take exam . OCTOBER

1 Carlos & Malu Alvarez Special Opportunities Fund deadline 8 Freshman Midterm Grades Posted 15 Honors College Photography Contest Submission Deadline 15 Field trip to UTHSC to hear Rebecca Skloot. Leave at 11:15 am 15 Legislative Scholarship Application deadline 21 Deadline for requesting Credit/No-Credit grading Priority Registration to be announced. Watch for e-mail with priority registration dates. 23 Nature Walk at Friedrich Park at 10:00 am

NOVEMBER

1 Draft of thesis/thesis proposal due to thesis advisor 15 DEADLINE FOR SENIORS GRADUATING IN SPRING 2010 TO APPLY FOR GRADUATION!! 15 Draft of thesis/thesis proposal due to committee 25-27 Thanksgiving Holiday -- no classes DECEMBER

1 Last day for freshmen to drop an individual course 6-7 Study Days -- no classes 7 Honors College Undergraduate Research Symposium, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm 8-14 Final Exams 14 Deadline for filing Honors thesis/thesis proposal with the Honors College, noon. 17 Honors College Commencement Ceremony, Recital Hall, 2:00 pm

The University of Texas at San Antonio Honors College

One UTSA Circle - JPL 4.02.10. San Antonio, Texas 78249

Phone: (210) 458-4106 Fax: (210) 458-5730

E-mail to:[email protected]

The University of Texas at San Antonio Honors College

One UTSA Circle - JPL 4.02.10. San Antonio, Texas 78249

Phone: (210) 458-4106 Fax: (210) 458-5730

E-mail to:[email protected]

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