Tag: university of texas at el paso
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Stacey Sowards, University of Texas at El Paso – Latina/Chicana Leaders and Today’s Social Movements
On University of Texas at El Paso Week: Women of color who are activists face many challenges. Stacey Sowards, professor in the department of communication, details one who is rising above to bring about change. Dr. Sowards (PhD, Kansas University) has been at UTEP for 15 years. Her research interests include the intersections of: rhetorical…
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Josiah Heyman, University of Texas at El Paso – What Do El Paso and Ciuded Juarez Borderlanders Think of Each Other
On University of Texas at El Paso Week: Border communities have much in common even though their differences are stark. Josiah Heyman, professor of anthropology, looks into these close companions. Josiah Heyman is professor of anthropology, endowed professor of border trade issues, and director of UTEP’s Center for Interamerican and Border Studies. He has more…
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Stephen Coulthart, University of Texas at El Paso – The Perils of Border Security Technology Megaprojects
On University of Texas at El Paso Week: Borders are becoming increasingly armored as time goes on. Stephen Coulthart, assistant professor of security, examines one costly project that so far hasn’t paid benefits. Stephen Coulthart (Ph.D. University of Pittsburgh) is an assistant professor of security studies at The University of Texas at El Paso. His…
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Yolanda Leyva, University of Texas at El Paso – Uncaged Art Provides a Voice to Detained Migrant Children
On University of Texas at El Paso Week: We’ve seen the effects of family separation at the southern border. Yolanda Chavez Leyva, associate professor of history, discusses how an art project is giving former caged children a chance to speak. Dr. Yolanda Chávez Leyva is a Chicana historian and writer who was born and raised…
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Carlos Tarin, University of Texas at El Paso – Borderland Ecological Consciousness
On University of Texas at El Paso Week: The southern border has been changed by many forces. Carlos Tarin, assistant professor of communication, explains why we should be careful of the natural environment there. Dr. Tarin’s research interests lie at the intersection(s) of organizational communication and the environment. Specifically, he is interested in exploring how…
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University of Texas at El Paso Week on The Academic Minute (2019.07.29)
University of Texas at El Paso Week on The Academic Minute 2019.07.22 Monday, July 29th Carlos Tarin examines borderland ecological consciousness. Tuesday, July 30th Yolanda Chavez Leyva looks into the art created by migrant children after being in a detention center. Wednesday, July 31st Stephen Coulthart explores the perils of borderland security megaprojects. Thursday, August…