The University of Texas of the Permian Basin

September 3, 2010


 

UTPB moves up


Odessa American Online – 9/1/10 10:20 AM
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin has a new ranking in this year’
...UTPB moves up The University of Texas of the Permian Basin has a new ranking in this year s U.S. News & World Report college standings. UTPB...
 

 

Editorial:  UTPB's success is good for Midland, Permian Basin

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin’s reputation is growing by leaps and bounds...

 

 

September 1, 2010


BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT AT RATLIFF RANCH APPROACHES

 

August 31, 2010


ART FACULTY TO UNVEIL SHOW FRIDAY WITH RECEPTION

 

UTPB RISES IN US NEWS & WORLD REPORT RANKINGS 

 

August 30, 2010


 Is it hot in here?


Odessa American Online – 8/27/10 11:19 AM
Tryouts for the UTPB Falcon Heat dance team are scheduled for 4 p.m. Thursday in the gym. The dancers perform at all volleyball and basketball home
Is it hot in here? Tryouts for the UTPB Falcon Heat dance team are scheduled for 4 p.m. Thursday in the gym. The dancers perform at all volleyball ...
 

Dancing heritage


Odessa American Online – 8/28/10 9:49 PM
Ballet folklorico tryouts at UTPB
Dancing heritage Ballet folklorico tryouts at UTPB Colorful skirts, the synchronized movements of dancers as their boots strike the ground and...
 

 Interesting information from last Sunday's UTPB page in the local newspapers

 

August 27, 2010


Cross Country: OHS ready to run at U.T.P.B campus


TMCnet.com – 8/26/10 12:13 PM
Aug 26, 2010 (Odessa American - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- Odessa High School's boys and girls cross country teams will participate
...and girls cross country teams will participate at 5 p.m. today at UTPB Park in the Broncho Fun Run. The season-opening event will be run over...
 

August 26, 2010


 Professor gets spot on advisory board


Odessa American Online – 8/25/10 12:47 PM
UTPB professor Leslie Toombs has been elected to the West Texas Coalition for Innovation and Commercialization Advisory Board. Toombs holds the Pinkie
Professor gets spot on advisory board UTPB professor Leslie Toombs has been elected to the West Texas Coalition for Innovation and Commercialization ... 

VOLLEYBALL ALUMNI MATCH


Zvents – 8/25/10 11:54 AM
7:00p at UTPB Gymnasium, Odessa, TX VOLLEYBALL ALUMNI MATCH What: UTPB’
VOLLEYBALL ALUMNI MATCH 7:00p at UTPB Gymnasium, Odessa, TX VOLLEYBALL ALUMNI MATCH What: UTPB s volleyball season traditionally begins with ... 
 

Free movie


Odessa American Online – 8/25/10 3:24 PM
West Texans, transform and roll out to the city of Odessa’s movie in the park at UTPB. A free showing of "Transformers II" is scheduled to begin at
transform and roll out to the city of Odessa s movie in the park at UTPB . A free showing of "Transformers II" is scheduled to begin at dusk Saturday ... 

Ballet Folklorico tryouts

 

Dance Team Tryouts
  

August 24, 2010


Lady Falcons play Lady Buffs

Amarillo.com – 8/24/10 4:51 AM
Last year, the West Texas A&M volleyball program had its most successful season in more than a decade. The Lady Buffs reached the NCAA Division II
Sarah Carthel WT volleyball schedule Date Opponent Time Lady Buff Classic , at WT Fieldhouse Sept. 3 UT-Permian Basin 1:30 p.m. St. Edward 's 8:30... 

UTEP tuition is up, but less than state average

El Paso Inc. – 8/23/10 1:10 PM
When students start fall classes at the University of Texas at El Paso tomorrow, they’
...Lake: $2,914 24. West Texas A&M University: $2,902 25. University of Texas of the Permian Basin: $2,875 26. Texas A&M International University: $2,849... 

   

August 23, 2010 


 

 The glory days

Odessa American Online – 8/22/10 7:52 PM
The UTPB volleyball team is starting off the year with a look to the past. The University of Texas of the Permian Basin volleyball season starts off
The glory days The UTPB volleyball team is starting off the year with a look to the past. The University of Texas of the Permian Basin volleyball...

As part of the College and Career Readiness


Odessa American Online – 8/21/10 6:00 AM
As part of the College and Career Readiness initiatives, the math vertical team recently met at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. They examined
...Readiness initiatives, the math vertical team recently met at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. They examined college mathematics... 

UTPB prepares to kick off season with annual alumni match


Odessa American Online – 8/21/10 10:56 PM
The UTPB volleyball team will kick off its season with its annual alumni match at 7 p.m. August 28 in the Falcon Dome. Admission to the match is free,
College volleyball: UTPB prepares to kick off season with annual alumni match The UTPB volleyball team will kick off its season with its annual ... 


Interesting information from last Sunday's UTPB page in the local newspapers
 

 

August 20, 2010


UTPB students invade


Odessa American Online – 8/19/10 3:25 PM
The student apartments at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin campus buzzed with activity as more than 500 students moved into their campus
UTPB students invade The student apartments at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin campus buzzed with activity as more than 500 students...

 

August 19, 2010


UTPB's Center for Energy and Economic Diversification hosts Rep. Conaway

Odessa American Online – 8/18/10 9:35 PM
U.S. Rep. Mike Conaway presented the House Republicans’ plans for the future and fielded a wide array of questions from his constituents Wednesday evening
...from his constituents Wednesday evening during a town hall meeting at UTPB s Center for Energy and Economic Diversification. If you will trust...

 Interesting information from last Sunday's UTPB page in the local newspapers

August 17, 2010


 Graduates offer lots of inspiration


Odessa American Online – 8/15/10 6:00 AM
THE POINT — Overcoming long odds just shows the mind is a powerful tool . Those who complain long and loud about their daily trials and tribulations
...deep breath and compare their experiences to those of a couple of recent University of Texas of the Permian Basin graduates. One of the grads is...
 

HT3R not cooling down


Odessa American Online – 8/15/10 4:35 AM
The High-Temperature Teaching & Test Reactor has been out of the public ’
...sight in recent months, but it s never been out of mind for University of Texas of the Permian Basin officials. In fact, those working on the... 
  

August 12, 2010


 The business of being social


Odessa American Online – 8/12/10 3:54 AM
For small businesses, including those owned by women and minorities, there is no more crucial way to get their message across than social networking
...TV. Duron told the audience of around 20 people at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin Center for Energy and Economic Diversification... 

Permian Basin Mensa


Zvents – 8/12/10 12:23 AM
7:00p at Midland Resident, Midland, TX The Permian Basin Mensa has scheduled a meeting and a party. The speaker will be James Nichols, president of
...a party. The speaker will be James Nichols, president of the University of Texas of the Permian Basin's secular students alliance . The Permian... 
 

 Work continues on Arts Center


Odessa American Online – 8/11/10 11:39 AM
Work continues Wednesday on the exterior walls of the UTPB Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center. The 108,000 square-foot facility is scheduled to open
...continues on Arts Center Work continues Wednesday on the exterior walls of the UTPB Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center. The 108,000 square- foot... 

 

August 11, 2010


 BRIEF: Tee time

American Chronicle – 8/10/10 12:47 PM
By Odessa American, Texas Aug. 10--UTPB basketball coaches are planning a golf tournament to raise funds for scholarships for the men's and women 's
BRIEF: Tee time By Odessa American, Texas Aug. 10--UTPB basketball coaches are planning a golf tournament to raise funds for scholarships for the ... 

Montimer in court

Odessa American Online – 8/10/10 12:11 PM
Despite widespread media attention, the trial of accused Permian High impostor Guerdwich Montimer appears likely to remain in Ector County. Defense
after playing for one of the nation s perennial basketball powerhouses . Former UTPB basketball player Jabari A. Caldwell, 21, who claimed to be... 

  

August 9, 2010


 UTPB SUMMER GRADUATES


Odessa American Online – 8/8/10 6:00 AM
Odessa: Brittany Nicole Allison, BA in child and family studies; Carmen Denise Almanza, BA in Humanities; Rose Marie Autry, MA in education—
UTPB SUMMER GRADUATES Odessa: Brittany Nicole Allison, BA in child and family studies; Carmen Denise Almanza, BA in Humanities; Rose Marie Autry ,

MC-BEDC "2010 Connections Series For Midland/Odessa"

Zvents – 8/7/10 12:30 PM
8:00a to 11:00a at Midland College, Midland, TX Wednesday, August 11th 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. UTPB-CEED Building, 1400 N FM 1788 Midland, Texas Cost: $
...Midland College, Midland, TX Wednesday, August 11th 8:00 - 11:00 a. m. UTPB-CEED Building, 1400 N FM 1788 Midland, Texas Cost: $ 15.00 .. . If... 

 

Interesting information from last Sunday's UTPB page in the local newspapers

 

August 5, 2010


 Do-re-mi ...

Odessa American Online – 8/4/10 10:53 AM


All-Region Voice Camp prepares singers
...the inspiration for Cory Alexander, director of choral activities at the University of Texas at the Permian Basin, to offer area high school... 

  

August 4, 2010


  

 City managers at town hall


Odessa American Online – 8/4/10 4:56 AM

What exactly does a city manager do? Those who’ve wondered about that will have the chance to find out when the city managers from Odessa, Andrews
...the public as part of Shepperd Town Hall Series presented by UTPB s John Ben Shepperd Public Leadership Institute. While the Shepperd Institute ... 

  

August 2, 2010


 Energy conference coming
Odessa American Online – 7/30/10 3:47 PM
If the Texas Lyceum, a nonpartisan leadership organization, is going to have a conference to talk energy, then it makes sense to do it in the Permian Basin.
...public, tickets are available for a discussion Friday at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin Center for Energy and Economic Diversification .

Mancha dies at age 86
Odessa American Online – 7/30/10 11:01 AM
Ben Mancha, a longtime civic and business leader in Odessa, was remembered Tuesday as a pioneer for education and opportunity within the community .
...dedication to education, having established the Mexican American Scholarship at the University of Texas at the Permian Basin. He wanted for all his... 

 


Interesting information from last Sunday's UTPB page in the local newspapers
 

July 28, 2010


 About Tumbleweed Smith


The Cherokeean – 7/28/10 12:56 AM
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Tumbleweed Smith is a syndicated radio columnist. His program, “The Sounds of Texas,”
...feature program. Tumbleweed has taught broadcast production and speech at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin in Odessa since 1974. He... 
 

 

2010 graduates

 


Odessa American Online – 7/27/10 8:20 AM
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Thanks to the large number of graduating students, there will be two summer commencement exercises at UTPB this year. Undergraduates will walk the
...number of graduating students, there will be two summer commencement exercises at UTPB this year. Undergraduates will walk the stage at 4 p.m .

 

July 27, 2010


 Students Give Up Their Summer to Learn About Math and Science


KWES NewsWest 9 – 7/26/10 7:58 PM
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by Victor Lopez NewsWest 9 ODESSA--Over 200 Permian Basin students are hoping to get ahead in the education game. Getting stereo sound out of a Styrofoam
...of what 214 junior and senior high school students have been learning about at UTPB, for the last 7 weeks with TexPREP. "Students get close to... 

 

July 26, 2010


2010 Art Association Show


Zvents – 7/22/10 7:56 PM
Words matched: UTPB
Friday, July 23 7:00p at UTPB Nancy Fyfe Cardozier Gallery, Odessa, TX The student run UTPB Art Association and Ceramics club hosts its first Annual
2010 Art Association Show Friday, July 23 7:00p at UTPB Nancy Fyfe Cardozier Gallery, Odessa, TX The student run UTPB Art Association and Ceramics ...

 

Student center almost finished


Odessa American Online – 7/25/10 11:11 AM
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The Student Activities Center at University of Texas of the Permian Basin is so close to being finished that UTPB vice president for student services
Student center almost finished The Student Activities Center at University of Texas of the Permian Basin is so close to being finished that UTPB... 

 Show choir


Odessa American Online – 7/24/10 5:28 PM
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Incoming college students who love to sing, dance and perform have a chance to participate in UTPB’
...who love to sing, dance and perform have a chance to participate in UTPB s first-ever show choir. The choreography audition is scheduled for 7. 

Car wash scheduled for Zant-Bice scholarship


Odessa American Online – 7/23/10 11:05 PM
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MIDLAND In memory of former Midland High and UTPB volleyball player Amber Zant-Bice, the Midland High volleyball team is holding a car wash from 1 p.m
...Zant-Bice scholarship MIDLAND In memory of former Midland High and UTPB volleyball player Amber Zant-Bice, the Midland High volleyball team is... 

 

July 22, 2010


 Sing, sing, sing


Odessa American Online – 7/22/10 3:31 AM
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An All-Region Voice Camp for incoming freshmen to seniors is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 2-4 at the UTPB campus, 4901 E. University Blvd. The
...is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 2-4 at the UTPB campus, 4901 E. University Blvd. The cost for the camp is $115 and includes lunch and a...

UTPB Art Exhibit Getting Reviews Before it Opens


KWES NewsWest 9 – 7/21/10 9:19 PM
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by Victor Lopez NewsWest 9 ODESSA-- UTPB art students are going on the defensive. They say they're promoting artistic creativity, awareness and diversity,
UTPB Art Exhibit Getting Negative Reviews Before it Opens by Victor Lopez NewsWest 9 ODESSA-- UTPB art students are going on the defensive . They...

Rochester dies at 92


Odessa American Online – 7/21/10 9:17 PM
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Odessans paused Wednesday to remember a trailblazer in business and philanthropy . Long-time real estate developer Louis Rochester died at 92. Rochester
...residential neighborhoods, McDonald said. Earlier this year, Odessa College and UTPB each received $25,000 from Grow Odessa for the Louis Rochester... 

 

July 20, 2010


 Krueger named to assistant athletics compliance post at UIS


The State Journal Register – 7/20/10 7:21 AM
Words matched: University of Texas of the Permian Basin, UTPB, Permian Basin, Odessa, University of Texas, Permian
The University of Illinois Springfield has named Jamie Krueger as its Assistant Ath­letic Director for Compliance, UIS Athletic Director Dr. Rodger
...position at Barry University in Florida. Krueger comes to UIS from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin, an NCAA Division II institution in... 
 

 

Art Association Show


Odessa American Online – 7/19/10 3:28 PM
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The University of Texas of the Permian Basin Art Association is getting ready to hang their second annual art show. The group, comprised of about 20
Texas border wall art The University of Texas of the Permian Basin Art Association is getting ready to hang their second annual art show. The... 
 

July 19, 2010


 Camp Falcon
 

Odessa American Online – 7/18/10 6:00 AM
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Youth at Camp Falcon observed a thermite reaction to produce iron from iron oxide (rust) and aluminum, conducted by Christine Hahn of the University of Texas of the Permian Basin’
...oxide (rust) and aluminum, conducted by Christine Hahn of the University of Texas of the Permian Basin s Chemistry Dept. The reaction was very... 

 Back to UTPB

Odessa American Online – 7/17/10 2:13 PM
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Students returning to the University of Texas of the Permian Basin can get enrolled and get help paying tuition during Welcome Back Day. The event
Back to UTPB Students returning to the University of Texas of the Permian Basin can get enrolled and get help paying tuition during Welcome Back... 

  

Interesting information from last Sunday's UTPB page in the local newspapers
 

 

July 15, 2010


 On the road to Morocco

Odessa American Online – 7/14/10 5:13 PM
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Kelly Combs, 21, will board a plane next week with only one suitcase and a backpack in hand. He’
...years ago, Combs came across a flier posted at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin, advertising the Rotary International Ambassadorial... 

Familiar faces
 

Odessa American Online – 7/14/10 4:54 PM
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UTPB’s JBS Public Leadership Institute Shepperd Town Hall Series will feature city leaders from West Texas. “
Familiar faces UTPB s JBS Public Leadership Institute Shepperd Town Hall Series will feature city leaders from West Texas. The Realities of City... 

 

July 14, 2010


 Concert hall grows

Concert hall grows: UTPB performing arts center gets closer to reality.  The insides of the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center are bare steel. Birds... 
 

July 12, 2010


Science building takes shape

UT, University of Texas, Permian
The construction site for the University of Texas of the Permian Basin ’
Science building takes shape The construction site for the University of Texas of the Permian Basin s new science building is a hive of activity .

Fair outlines help for veterans 



 There’s a case of amnesia cast throughout the town. “If only the public knew what we had here,”
p.m. Saturday. Initially, the endowment was geared toward allowing UTPB to assume its ownership and operations, but Barnes has a different outlook .

BRIEF: New CPA officers 
 

July 10--A Midland certified public accountant has started his second term as president of the Permian Basin Chapter of the Texas Society of CPAs.
...to the statewide board of directors. Barbara Scofield was named University of Texas of the Permian Basin faculty representative. The Texas organization... 
 

Falcon Promise deadline
 

Thursday is the deadline to apply for UTPB’s Falcon Promise. This program is for students from families making $60,000 per year or less. Students must
Falcon Promise deadline Thursday is the deadline to apply for UTPB s Falcon Promise. This program is for students from families making $60 ,000... 

 


Interesting information from last Sunday's UTPB page in the local newspapers

  

July 8, 2010


 Brief: Fair explains benefits [Odessa American, Texas]

 Wachovia – 7/7/10 9:13 PM
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July 07--Area veterans will get a chance to learn about benefits available to them at a fair scheduled for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin
...scheduled for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin gymnasium. A number of veterans' agencies will be represented...

Presidential museum plans auction

Odessa American Online – 7/7/10 5:30 PM
Words matched: UTPB
It’s not so much Craigslist, as it’ll be more like Georgeslist and all the rest of the presidents list come Saturday, when the Presidential Museum,
...process of raising a $3 million endowment in order to allow UTPB to assume the museum s operations and ownership. The Presidential Museum must... 

Tex PREP helps students see the world
 

Odessa American Online – 7/7/10 4:52 PM
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The students gathered around tables at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin were doing more than building doll-sized bridges out of piles of
...students see the world The students gathered around tables at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin were doing more than building doll-sized...
 

 

July 7, 2010


 Second Life

Odessa American Online – 7/6/10 3:52 PM
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Warren Koepp, an associate mathematics professor at University of Texas of the Permian Basin, is standing in the open, wearing only a pair of Batman
Second life Warren Koepp, an associate mathematics professor at University of Texas of the Permian Basin, is standing in the open, wearing only... 
  

 Female artists wanted

Odessa American Online – 7/6/10 3:54 PM
Words matched: UTPB
UTPB is calling all female artists to submit artwork in any media for a juried exhibition called “
Female artists wanted UTPB is calling all female artists to submit artwork in any media for a juried exhibition called Fem Fantastico. The show.. .
  

Winning the Harmony lottery

Odessa American Online – 7/6/10 9:14 PM
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While one might have expected shouting and cheers of delight as numbers were called, parents gathered to find out whether their child will be selected
...charter school lottery, which was held in a lecture hall at University of Texas of the Permian Basin. Harmony principal Hasan Sazci looked giddy... 
  

Reiff to play hoops at Gillette

Las Cruces Sun News – 7/7/10 1:00 AM
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LAS CRUCES — Andrea Reiff didn't want a drawn-out process when selecting her college basketball progr