Tag: Q&amp;As

By Jessica Sinn, Life & Letters Magazine For any of life’s challenges, there is a Great Book to offer valuable insight. From Homer’s “Odyssey” to Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” to George Orwell’s “Animal Farm,” the world’s greatest tomes have touched on themes that are as relevant today as when they were written. Tracing the ideas, stories and discoveries…

Mission Moments: Kate Biberdorf

Jul 1, 2024

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By Jessica Sinn • July 14, 2016 Like the explosive chemical reactions in her “Chemistry Circus” demonstrations, Dr. Kate Biberdorf is a force to be reckoned with. Dressed in goggles and a blue fire-retardant lab coat, she’s constantly moving around in a blur from one experiment to the next, showing students the wonders of science. Whether they’re making…

The Power of Community and Connection

Jul 1, 2024

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Meet several members of the new Texas McNair Graduate Association By Jessica Sinn • March 28, 2023 During the height of the pandemic—a stressful time of isolation and disconnect for many members of the Longhorn community—Dr. Eric Dieter, executive director in the Longhorn Center for Academic Equity (LCAE), reached out to some graduate students to see about starting…

Where Are They Now? Meet several outstanding DDCE grad student alums

Jul 1, 2024

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Over the past 10 years, the DDCE has sponsored more than 120 graduate students. During their time in the division, they worked with mentors and took advantage of professional development opportunities to prepare for their future careers. We caught up with a few outstanding alums to learn more about their good work and how they…

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

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By Jessica Sinn • September 22, 2020 Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 through October 15. During this time of recognition, education and celebration, we asked several members of the university community to share how they honor their respective cultures and the history behind them. Rodrigo AguayoStudent Mentoring Program Coordinator, Project MALES What does Hispanic Heritage Month mean…

Celebrating Our 2021 Graduates: Alcess Nonot

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By Jessica Sinn • May 19, 2021 Major: Human Development & Family Sciences/Biology, College of Natural Sciences Hometown: Cedar Park, Texas Programs & Activities: Senate of College Councils; Natural Sciences Council, School of Human Ecology Ambassadors; Asian Desi Pacific Islander American Coalition (ADPAC) A time to celebrate and reflect…One of several ADPAC students leading this year’s GraduAsian ceremony, Alcess Nonott looks forward to…

Celebrating Our 2021 Graduates: Justin Eng

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By Jessica Sinn • May 19, 2021 Major: M.S. Marketing, McCombs School of Business, ‘21/International Relations & Global Studies/Chinese Language & Culture, College of Liberal Arts ‘20 Hometown: Spring, Texas Programs & Activities: University Campus Events + Entertainment; Terry Scholars Student Association; Taiwanese International Student Association; Global Professional Training: East & Southeast Asia; Asian Business Student Association; Rotaract; Asian Desi Pacific…

Allies & Advocates: Jordan Walters

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By Jessica Sinn • June 10, 2020 Name: Jordan Walters Major: History/African & African Diaspora Studies Junior Programs and activities: Afrikan American Affairs, Texas Blazers, One Texas Committee, Campus Climate Advisory Board, Warfield Center for African and African American Studies Jordan Walters is the outgoing director of operations and current ad-hoc student adviser for Afrikan American Affairs, a student agency within…

Peniel Joseph Discusses Dual Biography on Malcolm X and MLK

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