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The UTSA Honors College Newsletter
August 2013
Letter from the Associate Dean 2
Advisors’ Corner 3-5
In the Honors College 6-14
Recognition of Excellence 15-19
Welcome Class of 2017 20-23
Freshman Terry Scholars 24
Transfer Terry Scholars 25
New Members 26
Scholarship Recipients 27-29
Spring 2013 Graduates 30-37
Dates to Remember 38
Inside this issue:
Letter
from the
Dean
I hope that all of you had a great summer and are ready to get back to campus. For upperclassmen this will be “old hat.” Hopefully your schedules are set and you can dive right back into classes and other campus activities. To our newcomers – the CLASS OF 2017 – I am excited that you will be joining us and wish you well as you begin your collegiate journey. The Honors College is charged to provide you with the tools to make your time at UTSA sup-ported, challenged and successful. We encour-age you to go beyond the traditional classroom experience and to get involved in campus and community activities. Look for research, study abroad, and service opportunities on our website throughout the year. Become familiar with the University Honors Student Association (UHSA) and the events that the organization sponsors. For those living in on-campus Honors Housing there are many programs in which you can partic-ipate without “leaving home.” Above all, keep in contact with your Honors College academic advi-sors. Last year the Honors College completed its first decade at UTSA. We are committed to continu-
Dr. Richard Diem
ing to offer opportunities for each of you to pursue a wide range of academic fields in our second decade. Again WELCOME BACK TO ALL and GOOD LUCK in the upcoming year. Richard A. Diem Dean
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Letter From the Associate Dean
Dear Honors Students, Welcome back for the 2013-14 academic year at UTSA! We are looking forward to another exciting year in the Honors College. As you return to campus, you will see some changes in Honors advising. The University as a whole will be reorganizing Academic Advising, and the Honors College will be making some changes as well. We are shifting some advising responsibilities so some of you will be asked to see a different advisor this fall. In addition, we are sad to report that Ricardo Blanco will be leaving the Honors College to take a half-time posi-tion with the College of Sciences Advising Center. We will all be sad to see Ricardo go. Ricardo’s last day will be Thursday, August 28
th. The Honors Advising Center
will be hosting an Open House from 2:00-4:00 that day. Please stop by and say goodbye to Ricardo! We will be hiring a replacement advisor for Ricardo as soon as possible, and we expect to continue to be able to offer first-rate advising, but we hope you will bear with us during this transition. We are also pleased to greet two new employees. Shawn Keeney, a 2013 High-est Honors graduate, has joined us as our new graduate assistant, replacing Iliana Sanchez, who left for a position at the Research Imaging Center at the UT Health Science Center. Shawn will be working on newsletters and special projects. Joseph Cavallini, an Honors junior entrepreneur-ship major, has joined us as the new Web Specialist. Joseph will be working on updat-ing the Honors website. You should already
Dr. Ann R. Eisenberg
be able to see signs of Joseph’s work. If you have recommendations regarding the website or the newsletter, feel free to contact Shawn or Joseph. I hope you will take the time to read the news-letter closely, so you don't miss out the social activities we have planned to kick off the semester! Keep an eye on your email for announcements of other social, cultural, and educational events for the fall! There’s much more to come!
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From the Honors College
Advising Coordinator
Diana Howard
Advisors’ Corner
Greetings, Honors College Students!
Welcome to the fall 2013 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. Football season is almost here and we can’t wait for all the excitement game days bring! Classes begin Wednesday, August 28th. You will want to start the semester as prepared as possible. I hope you will take the time to read some of the important dates listed in the calendar on page of this newsletter. Mark these events on your personal calendar to reference throughout the semester. Getting involved with student activities will enrich both your academic and per-sonal experience at UTSA. I have also put together a compilation of suggestions you should consider as you prepare for the fall term. 1) If you have taken summer courses at a community college or another university, make certain to have final transcripts sent to the Registrar’s office. 2) Take the time to become familiar with your UTSA ASAP account and the many helpful student resources it contains. If you are having trouble logging in or have been locked out of your account, please visit the Enrollment Services Office, located on the first floor of the John Peace Library (JPL) building, to have your password reset. We frequently communicate with you through your preferred email account, and we don’t want you to miss out on important deadlines, information, and opportunities. 3) Visit the Honors College website for information on scholarships, scholarship deadlines, articles about your peers’ experienc-es as Honors students, conference news, and resources you may need. The forms you often ask for are on the HC website for your convenience. http://honors.utsa.edu/students/forms.html 4) Seniors who are graduating in fall 2013 must apply to participate in the Honors College graduation ceremony. Visit the Honors College website at to locate the form or use this link - http://honors.utsa.edu/students/assets/forms/graduation-app.pdf 5) Seniors intending to graduate in spring 2014 must apply for graduation by November 15, 2013. All the information you need regarding the application process can be found on the UTSA Registrar’s Office website at: http://www.utsa.edu/registrar/graduation.cfm 6) All Honors students should consider getting involved in the University Honors Student Association (UHSA)! As a member of the Honors College, you are invited to become a member of this student-run organization. UHSA 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 contribu-tion to the success of the Honors College! We will send you invitations to various UHSA activities throughout the semester. You can friend UHSA and the Honors College on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HonorsCollege. We are proud of your academic success and look forward to helping you continue as one of the best and brightest at UTSA! Go Roadrunners! Your Honors College Advising Team –
Diana Howard Michele Tencza Ricardo Blanco Dr. Ann Eisenberg
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Advisors’ Corner
UTSA’s Quantitative Literacy Program (QLP) is an important part of the UTSA 2016 initia-tive to elevate our university to Research One status. The program is designed to im-prove UTSA students’ ability to work with graphs and data by adding a quantitative ele-ment to some core classes. ALL students who entered UTSA in fall 2011 or later are REQUIRED to take a “Q” course in order to meet graduation requirements. The learning goals of the QLP help undergraduate students: (a) acquire basic quantitative literacy and numeracy skills, (b) communicate the results of their quantitative analysis, and (c) acquire discipline-specific, advanced, quantitative skills. The primary focus of enhancing student learning to develop quantitatively- trained graduates is achieved through a curriculum that seamlessly integrates these skills in courses across the undergraduate curriculum. So what is Quantitative Literacy? “Quantitative” refers to the use of simple mathematical tools to solve real-world problems (e.g., balancing a checkbook, figuring out a tip, or com-pleting an order form), while “Literacy” refers to the ability to understand information and write about the patterns observed or form an argument about the implications of the anal-ysis of data. Simply put, the QLP wants to ensure that all UTSA students can read, interpret, and analyze numerical information. EVERY STUDENT WHO ENTERED UTSA IN FALL 2011 OR LATER MUST COMPLETE THE Q REQUIREMENT in order to graduate. Q-classes include specific sections of the following core classes: ANT 2033, ANT 2043, BIO 1233, BIO 1404, CHE 1073, ECO 2003, ECO 2013, ECO 2023, HIS 2123, POL 1013, SOC 1013, WRC 1013, and WRC 1023. The classes that meet the program requirements have a “Q” on the course schedule page with a corresponding comment that reads, “Course satisfies UTSA's quantitative scholarship requirement.” If you are a transfer student who came to UTSA with the core curriculum already complete, be sure to see your advisor for information on how to fulfill the Q require-ment! Source: http://qlp.utsa.edu/about/
The Quantitative Literacy Program is a part of UTSA’s Quality Enhancement Plan.
The QLP Requirement: What Is It?
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Honors College Advising
Walk-In Hours
Mondays & Wednesdays 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00 - 11:00 AM
*Times are subject to change.
If you would like to make degree updates, please schedule an
appointment by calling (210) 458-4106.
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Welcoming New FacesWelcoming New Faces
Shawn Keeney Graduate Assistant
Originally from Corpus Christi, Texas, Shawn earned his
Bachelor’s degree in English (with a concentration in crea-
tive writing) with Highest Honors in spring 2013 and is
starting his Master’s degree in English this fall. Shawn joins
the Honors College as our new Graduate Assistant.
Shawn is an avid reader and book collector. He is the proud
owner of around 300 books (not including his selection of
books in digital format). Shawn also enjoys creative writ-
ing, particularly poetry and creative nonfiction, swimming,
and watching movies. He plans to go on to earn his Ph.D.
and become an English professor.
As an undergraduate Honors student, Shawn greatly appreciated everything the Honors College staff
does for its students. He is very proud to now be a part of a team whose mission is to go above and
beyond in everything they do.
Joseph Cavallini Web Specialist
Joseph Cavallini is the Honors College’s new web specialist.
Having worked on his first commercial website in 2008, he
now works with many small businesses across the United
States. From simple websites to online stores, inventory
management, and custom systems, Joseph has consistently
expanded online infrastructure to meet the needs and budg-
ets of his clients. Joseph now maintains a UNIX based serv-
er, running WHM with Cpanel and Managed WordPress. He
has built over 35 websites and currently hosts over 10 on his
own servers.
When he is not updating the Honors College website, he is most likely developing his next idea for
the internet. Joseph is an entrepreneurship major and a member of the class of 2015. You can learn
more about Joseph at his website JosephCavallini.com.
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Thursday, August 29th, 2:00-4:00 p.m. AND
Friday, August 30th, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Come by the Honors College (located in MS 4.02.14) for some FREE snacks,
drinks, and UTSA planners!
This is a great opportunity to meet our team of outstanding academic advisors as well as the Honors College staff!
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SAVE THE DATE
Pancake Breakfast with the Associate Dean Location TBA
SUNDAYS
Sept. 8th Oct. 20th
Dec. 2nd
Join Associate Dean Dr. Ann Eisenberg for fellowship and a scrumptious breakfast.
Delicious banana, blueberry, and chocolate chip pancakes will be served.
Please RSVP to [email protected]
ATTENTION CURRENT HONORS THESIS STUDENTS The following is a summary of the important deadlines that
Honors Thesis students must meet for their Honors Thesis Course
Friday, September 13 Submit the working title of your thesis, a one-paragraph description of the thesis topic, and the names
of your two readers. (Thesis Information Form: http://honors.utsa.edu/students/assets/forms/thesis-
information.pdf )
Friday, November 1 Deadline to submit a complete draft of the thesis or thesis proposal to the thesis advisor.
Friday, November 15 Deadline to submit a complete draft of the thesis or thesis
proposal to the thesis committee.
Tuesday, December 10 Honors College Undergraduate Research Symposium,
1:00-4:00 p.m. (Poster presentations)
Wednesday, December 18 at 5:00 p.m. Deadline to file the thesis or thesis proposal with the
Honors College (signed by the advisor and readers)
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Marshall Scholarship Symposium
Featuring Andrew Millar, British Consul-General
Tuesday, September 20, 2013 2:00-3:15 p.m.
Harris Room (UC 2.212)
Are you interested in or currently applying for a Marshall Scholarship this year? The Marshall Scholarship Symposium is designed to provide information to current and future applicants about the history and goals of the Marshall Scholarship and to offer insights from pre-senters as to aspects of the application that will improve applicants’ chances for success. For more information, contact Dr. Ben Olguin, Assistant Director of National Fellowships and Scholarships in the Honors College at [email protected] or by phone at (210) 458-2512.
All students working on research are invited to rep-resent the Honors College at the 2013 annual meet-ing of the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR). The conference provides an op-portunity for students to share research results, in-teract with fellow Honors students, and meet other undergraduate researchers from all over the country. NCUR 2014 will be held in Lexington, Kentucky on April 3-5, 2014. The Honors College plans to send a group of students to this conference. Infor-mation about NCUR 2014 can be found on the web at: http://www.cur.org/ncur_2014/
Please contact Dr. Eisenberg immediately if you are interested in submitting an abstract and at-tending the conference ([email protected]). If you wish to participate in the conference and the trip, you will need to submit a draft of your abstract to Dr. Eisenberg by Monday, November 4th. You should share your abstract with your research advisor before submitting it to Dr. Eisen-berg. If you are approved for Honors College support, the Honors College will provide airfare, confer-ence registration, and hotel costs. You will be responsible for meals, incidentals, and sightseeing. You will also be asked to apply to the Carlos and Malu Alvarez Special Opportunities Fund by February 1st, 2014.
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The UT Health Science Center Libraries and
The Center for Medical Humanities & Ethics present
Louise Aronson, M. D., M. F. A. Associate Professor of Geriatrics at the University of California, San Francisco
“One Community/One Book” Author Event Thursday, November 14, 2013 at 5:30 p.m.
UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, Holly Auditorium
The Libraries and the Center for Medical Humanities & Ethics
have chosen A History of the Present Illness for the fall 2013 One
Community/One Book read.
In her practice, Dr. Louise Aronson, author of the collection of 16 short
stories, cares for older adults, and also directs the Northern California
Geriatrics Education Center. Her stories, while fictional, grow out of
the real-life experiences of patients, families and caregivers. Through
them, Aronson shines light on the worlds of knowledge, health, frailty
and caregiving as she has experienced them through her work.
If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to Dr. Eisenberg at
[email protected]. Students will have the option to travel together or meet
at the Holly Auditorium.
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The Honors International Program destination
for spring 2014 is China! The destinations for the
trip will be Beijing, Tianjin, and Xian.
The dates of the program are May 12 - 30, 2014.
If you have questions regarding the Honors Col-
lege International Programs, please contact Dean
Richard Diem at (210) 458-4106 or via e-mail at
FIELD TRIP
Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio
Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 10:00 a.m.
Dr. Kolleen Guy of the Department of History will be leading a visit to the San Antonio
Holocaust Museum, located at the Barshop Jewish Community Center on N.W. Military
and Wurzbach Parkway. The group will also meet with a Holocaust survivor. All Hon-
ors students are welcome to attend.
The group of attendees will meet at 9:45 a.m. and finish by 11:15 a.m. Students can
contact Dr. Guy to carpool or can meet the group at the Jewish Community Center,
12500 NW Military Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78231.
If you’re interested in attending, or for more information, please contact Dr. Guy at
[email protected] or by phone at (210) 458-4371.
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Orientation Session Come learn about
our program!
Thursday, September 5, 2013,
5:00 p.m. - MB 2.314
COLFA SEMESTER IN URBINO,
ITALY, SPRING 2014
January 27—May 6, 2014 (13 weeks)
Spring Break: March 14—23, 2014
Course Selection: Italian language instruction
(required)
Italian Drama Workshop
The Court of Urbino through its
Art
Introduction to Italian Opera
History of Italian Art
$8,500 Program Fee Includes: Extended trips to Rome, Florence
& Siena, Vicenza, Verona & Venice
Private room at University of
Urbino
Breakfast (daily)
10 meals a week, lunch and dinner
(can be “banked”)
Day trips and special events
Program fee does NOT include: UTSA tuition (most fees waived)
Transportation to and from Italy
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“BELIEVE IN POSSIBILITIES”
Everything that FTK does challenges the notion that students are “all about themselves.” We have proven that, with a
little dedication, we can change the world in a small way for kids with cancer. We do this by raising money, providing
emotional and social support, and bringing awareness to the cause. We host remarkable events all year long, including
Zumba events and a fashion show and finish with a spectacular, 18-hour dance marathon. We enjoy spending lots of
time serving, playing, and laughing with these special kids at the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio and at our events.
Tokens-of-Hope
When does a quarter become
important?
You can make a big difference by add-
ing a small token, a token that will
give hope. Look for the can in the
Honors College office.
If you have any questions visit us online at danceforthekids.org or contact us via email at
History
Established by the Leadership Challenge Class of 2009, FTK is a student-led organization created to
ignite a united effort across the UTSA campus to support local families battling childhood cancer. We
are growing across the community, establishing relationships with corporate partners and teaming up
with local schools. With over 200 members we provide thousands of hours of service, have raised over
$80,000, and are currently helping nearly 100 families in their fight against childhood cancer.
The For the Kids
Dance Marathon at
UTSA has been named the
recipient of the Wells Fargo
Community Leadership Group
Award of $1000. The funds will go
to assist families battling pediatric
cancer at Christus Santa Rosa.
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Tuesday, September 3 from 2:00-3:30 p.m. AND
Monday, September 9 from 3:30-5:00 p.m.
at the Rec Center Mac Gym DODGEBALL
at Chili’s Too (on campus)
Dates and times TBA!
KARAOKE
NIGHT
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Jason Frazier
(Psychology, ‘13) was
accepted into the M.A.
program in clinical psy-
chology at the University
of Central Florida.
Marc Castro (senior, Me-
chanical Engineering) was
accepted into the National
Nanotechnology Infrastruc-
ture Institute (NNIN) Re-
search Experience for Un-
dergraduates (REU) Program
at the University of Texas at
Austin for summer 2013.
Claire Duge (junior, So-
ciology) was admitted
into the School of Nurs-
ing at the University of
Texas Health Science
Center at San Antonio
(UTHSCSA).
John Lira (Political Science,
’12) was accepted into Carnegie
Mellon University's Heinz Col-
lege Master of Public Policy and
Management (Washington, D.C.-
Track) with full tuition and a sti-
pend of $3,000 per year.
Katrina Parkey
(senior, History)
was named Ambas-
sador of the Month
for the month of
March.
Recognition of Excellence
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Recognition of Excellence
Stephanie Estrada
(Architecture, ’12) was
accepted into the Master
of Science program in
Architecture at Georgia
Tech University.
Honors professor and member
of the Honors Faculty Advisory
Committee, Dr. Mary
McNaughton-Cassill of the
Department of Psychology won
the 2013 President’s Distin-
guished Achievement Award
for University Service.
Adrianna “Nikki”
Hernandez
(Communication,
‘13) was accepted
into law school at
the University of
Houston and St.
Mary’s University.
Marissa Wechsler (senior, Bio-
medical Engineering) was invited
to work in the lab of Dr. Ali
Khademhosseini at Harvard Uni-
versity’s Brigham and Young Hos-
pital for summer 2013. The
Khademhosseini Lab uses a multi-
disciplinary approach to develop
microscale and nanoscale technol-
ogies with the ultimate goal of
generating tissue-engineered or-
gans and controlling cell behavior.
Alex Guajardo (senior,
Political Science) repre-
sented UTSA in the na-
tional collegiate table
tennis tournament.
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Morgan Barton (Political Science,
‘13) represented UTSA at Under-
graduate Research Day at the Capi-
tol in Austin on Monday, April 29,
2013. She presented the work from
her Honors thesis, The Problem with
Haiti: Why State Capture Causes
Long-Term Aid Ineffectiveness.
Brian Marks (Philosophy, ’13)
was accepted to the University of
California Hastings School of Law
as well as to Schools of Law at the
University of Washington, Baylor
University, the University of Colo-
rado, and St. Mary’s University.
Sarah Fishburn (senior, Ac-
tuarial Science) was accepted
into the Master's program in
mathematics with a concen-
tration in actuarial science at
the University of Connecticut
for fall 2013.
Recognition of Excellence
Jessica Steinman (senior,
Political Science) was accept-
ed into the Master’s program
in International Studies at
Texas State University for fall
2013.
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Ishmael “Smiley” Men-
dez (Mathematics, ‘13)
was offered a position as
a high school math teach-
er in the Richardson Inde-
pendent School District
(RISD).
Jennifer Cervera
(sophomore, Biology) was
accepted into the Summer
Undergraduate Research Fel-
lowship (SURF) Program in
Molecular Medicine at the
UT Health Science Center
for summer 2013.
Marissa Mendoza (senior,
Psychology) was accepted into
the Ronald E. McNair Schol-
ars Program at UTSA for sum-
mer 2013. Her McNair men-
tor is Dr. Douglas Williamson
from the Department of
Psychiatry at the UT Health
Science Center.
Dung Tran
(sophomore, Ac-
counting) has been
named a recipient of
a UTSA Alumni As-
sociation Scholarship
for 2013-14.
Recognition of Excellence
Dr. Kolleen Guy, Ricardo Ro-
mo Ph.D. Endowed Professor
and Associate Professor of His-
tory in the Department of Histo-
ry, has signed a book contract
with Johns Hopkins University
Press for her book, Eating
France: Food and the Meaning
of Place in a Global World. The
book will be available for pur-
chase in late 2014.
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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 will put it in the
‘Recognition of Excellence’ section of the newsletter.
Bethany Powell (senior, Public Ad-
ministration) and Ana Diaz (senior,
Finance) were selected to represent
UTSA in the UT-System Archer Fel-
lows Program in Washington, D.C. in
fall 2013. Eduardo Zerbe (senior,
Political Science), Montserrat
Zepeda-Benavides (junior, Political
Science), Alex Guajardo (senior, Po-
litical Science), Boyd McCann Gar-
riott (junior, Economics), and Han-
nah Beck (junior, Political Science)
were selected to represent UTSA in
the UT-System Archer Fellows Pro-
gram in spring 2014.
Itza Carbajal (History & Eng-
lish, ‘13) was accepted into the
Fifth Annual Archival Educa-
tion and Research Institute at
the University of Texas at Aus-
tin for summer 2013.
Victoria Olivo (senior,
Psychology) was accepted
into the UTSA McNair
Scholars Program for
summer 2013. Her
McNair mentor is
Dr. Kristina Durante of the
Department of Marketing.
Emily Nasir (Political Sci-
ence, ‘13) was accepted into
the summer certificate pro-
gram at the Paul H. Nitze
School of Advanced Interna-
tional Studies (SAIS) at The
Johns Hopkins University.
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Brian Bassett Engineering
Daniel Bey Engineering
Nimi Bhattatiry
Biology
Brianna Bishop Biology
Kaylan Botla
Biology
Dylan Bradley Biology
Alejandro Braun
Biology
Sophia Briones Biology
Taylor Buchanan
Kinesiology
Lauren Burkett Business
Bianca Buruato
Kinesiology
Kajal Campos Undeclared
Cody Carnes
Biology
Shelby Carpenter Architecture
Jesus Carranza
Undelcared
Jose Castillo Biology
Matthew Chavana Business
Kevin Chorath
Biology
Rebecca Conejo English
Calvin Conway
Engineering
Ojer Corbie Psychology
Adrianna Corralejo
Psychology
Chasitee Crossley Biology
Kellie Crown
Chemistry
Alyssa Cummings Psychology
Caley Cunningham
Business
Carlos Del Valle Biology
Tyler Earnest Engineering
Hannah Edmunds
Marketing
Eric Ficke Computer Science
Elizabeth Flores
Engineering
Kymberly Flores Biology
Ehab Abdelaziz Biomedical Engineering
Kian Abdul-Baki
Biology
Melina Acosta Kinesiology
Joseph Aguilar
Psychology
Aliyah Ali Biology
Megan Amitrano
Engineering
Guadalupe Araguz Business
Jonathan Arias
Architecture
Kayla Ayala Biology
Brianna Bal
Biology
Megan Ball Communication
Elora Ballejos
Music
Pavela Bambekova Biology
Alejandra Barraza
Physics
Aleera Barrera Kinesiology
Rebecca Barrera
Biology
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Portia Hall Biology
Marissa Hamra
Biology
Claude Hardy Public Health
Dominique Harmon
Business
Keara Harrison Anthropology
Laugen He
Biology
Alicia Hernandez Marketing
Briana Hickey Communication
Jordan Holmes
Business
Thomas Hsiao Biology
Grace Hunter Interior Design
Alisa Isaac
Biology
Lauren Jack Biology
Jeffrey Jaime
Psychology
Victor Jimenez Biology
Hannah Jones
Engineering
Kasey Kiefer Biology
Lance Kimbro
Business
Jaswanth Raj Kintada Biology
Maria Ladinos
Business
Nadine Lagangan Biology
Zachary Leal Undeclared
Jordan Locke
Engineering
Deyanira Lopez Psychology
Madeline Lucas
Biology
Michelle Mancha Biology
Jackson Mankewitz
Music
Frances Martinez Engineering
Kimberly Martinez
Communications
Raul Martinez Mathematics
Tiffany Martinez
Psychology
Brandon May Biology
Matthew Forey Engineering
Jose Gallegos Management
Ariana Garcia
Undeclared
Karina Garcia Biology
Sophia Garcia
Biology
Ruby Gibson Biology
Lindsey Goins
Interdisciplinary Studies
Jose Gomez Biology
Edgar Graciano
Engineering
Harrison Graham Engineering
Austin Greenfield
Undeclared
Amanda Griffee Biology
Ria Gupta Business
Deanna Gutierrez-Santamaria
Business
Omar Hadri Biology
Alan Hall
Music
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Ana Naranjo Architecture
Dalia Nevarez
Engineering
Cynthia Nguyen Biology
My Nguyen
Business
Tom Nguyen Biology
Vinh-Son Nguyen
Biology
Taylor Nicholas Biology
Erin Noah
Engineering
Dominic Ochoa Engineering
Roli Okotie-Eboh
Biology
Christa Otto Undeclared
Karryn Overstreet
Politcal Science
Akhil Padarti Chemistry
Keerthana Pakanati
Biology
Bobby Palmos Biology
David Patrick
Computer Science
Alisha Paul Business
Mariana Perez
Business
Timothy Phan Biology
Mary Piatt
Biology
Melissa Picioccio Business
Jason Popkin
Philosophy
Samantha Porras Business
Daniel Portillo
Engineering
Curtis Powell Economics
Brent Ramirez
Engineering
Daniela Ramos Undeclared
Miranda Ramos
Engineering
Rajitha Reddy Biology
Shreya Reddy
Biology
Isaac Reyes Biology
Kristine Richardson
Health
Skylar Mays Biology
Kaitlin McNeill
Biology
Ronald McNeilly Business
Raul Membreno
Biology
Wendy Mendez Sociology
Prem Menon
Biology
Briana Miano Undeclared
Brandon Mikneus Computer Science
Nicholas Milanovich
Engineering
Jenna Mireles Psychology
Landon Molnar
Chemistry
Megan Montez Interdisciplinary Studies
Christopher Mowrey
Biology
Brandon Moya Engineering
Mayra Murillo Communication
Sriharshini Muthukumar
Biology
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Madison Simpson Business
Calandra Snowden
Kinesiology
Lashonda Snowden Kinesiology
Kristin Steinke
Engineering
Alexandra Strack Psychology
Ariana Stubbs
Business
Micah Sweeney Engineering
Damon Swisher
Engineering
Jobana Tavera Business
Dominic Thomas
Biology
Delanie Thomson Mathematics
Marco Torres
Biology
Kelsea Tyran Biology
Moises Valadez
Engineering
Leander Valenzuela Biology
Aaron Vega Business
Christopher Vidaurri
Undeclared
Lynda Rae Villegas Biology
John Warden
Business
Joeisha Weary Anthropology
Charleston West
Biology
Brooke Wilkinson Geology
Destinee Williams
Undeclared
Caroline Williamson Undeclared
Katelyn Wilson
Biology
Julia Wright Biology
Joshua Ysaguirre
Biology
Hin Yuen Accounting
Maggie Zhang
Biology
Cassandra Rivas Biology
Marco Rivera Engineering
America Ruiz
Biology
Nicolette Saenz Business
Kathryn Salazar Berry
Accounting
Jizella San Andres Civil Engineering
Isaac Sanchez
Engineering
Sarah Santos Psychology
Chandler Sargent
Biology
Shayda Sarrami Biology
Madeleine Schmid
Biology
Christopher Scholz Engineering
Yat Shiu
Electrical Engineering
Kelly Sibrian Chemistry
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Briegette Garcia Engineering
Cristina Garcia
Biology
Natalie Gonzalez Architecture
Suzette Guerrero
Psychology
Michael Hardy-Holley Engineering
Garrett Kneese
Biology
Jessica Lee Architecture
Sarah Martini Kinesiology
Brisa Morales
Psychology
Brandie Moser Business
Hannah Musser
Engineering
Alexis Ramos Biology
Monica Villalobos
Interdisciplinary Studies
Davante Wilson Chemistry
Katie Alex Engineering
Elizabeth Barrientos
History
Chirag Buch Biology
Taylor Buchanan
Kinesiology
Jianming Chen Engineering
Justin Denny
Biology
Dominique Edwards Business
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Jose Gonzalez Biochemistry
Vanessa Granillo
Biology
Jonathan Hubbard Communication
Memorie Johnson
English
Logan Jung Statistics
Jillian Ozuna Mathematics
Alyssa Perusquia Human Resource
Management
Hana Rabb Interdisciplinary Studies
Emily Randolph
Art
Christopher Wood Civil Engineering
Jonah Albrecht Business
Amber Aleman
Business
Victoria Becerra Biology
Priscila Cortez
Biology
Gabriel De Leon Architecture
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Katherine Bussan Biology Junior
Thanya Campuzano
Business Sophomore
Alejandra Cosio Communication
Sophomore
Stephanie Dalmau Management
Senior
Brandon Gann Biology
Post Baccalaureate
Steve Herrera History
Freshman
Jennifer Hinojosa Psychology
Junior
Tanisha Hurd English Senior
Zaina Hussein
Biology Junior
Chrissa Kozaki
Undeclared Sophomore
Zachary Krimbill
Psychology Freshman
Diego Mancha
Mexican-American Studies Sophomore
Hayley Mumm
Health Sophomore
James Orth Marketing
Junior
Korede Osifuwa Business
Sophomore
Richard Plumlee Sociology
Senior
Rebekah Rodriguez Biomedical Engineering
Senior
Joaquin Santoy Public Health
Freshman
Corey Webb Chemistry Freshman
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Presidential Honors Scholarship
Megan Ball
Communication
Alejandro Braun Biology
Danielle Chapa
Psychology
Kevin Chorath Biology
Ruby Gibson
Biology
Nathalie Hoffman Physics & Classical Studies
Jaswanth Kintada
Biology
Daniel Krause Civil Engineering
Nadine Lagangan
Undeclared
Kimberly Martinez Communications & Environmental Science
My Nguyen Accounting
Thu Nguyen
Biology
Melissa Picioccio Actuarial Science & Finance
Shreya Reddy Biology
Kristine Richardson
Health
Cambrey Sullivan Finance & Philosophy
Jobana Tavera
International Business Marketing
Dominic Thomas Biology/Biochemistry
Aaron Vega
Accounting & Mathematics
Brianna Vick Mathematics
John Warden
Business
Maggie Zhang Biology
Anheuser-Busch Endowed Scholarship
Jennifer Alejos Communication
AT&T, Inc. Endowed Honors Scholarship
Raul Lopez
Biology
BJ’s Restaurants, Inc., Annual Scholarship
James Orth Marketing
Andrea Reynoso
Marketing & Entrepreneurship
Dr. Ruskin C. Norman and Mrs. Karen Norman Endowed
Honors Scholarship
Cara Ward Biology
Great Conversation! Honors Scholarship
Hannah Beck
Political Science
Ana Cabrera-Marquez Honors Studies
Gabriel Diamante
History
Ana Diaz Finance
Zacharia Grami
Psychology
Uriel Guajardo Political Science
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Megan Jenkins English
Hai Le
Mathematics
Rachelle Mai Biology/Microbiology
Luther Mayberry
Accounting
Boyd McCann-Garriott Economics
Lisa Oakes Psychology
Navin Oorjitham
Physics
Shreyas Peddigari Biology
Christina Phamvu
Public Health
Bethany Powell Public Administration
Dung Tran Accounting
Anastasia Walter
Management
Marilyn Yeatts Biomedical Engineering
Montserrat Zepeda-Benavides
Political Science
Robert Zubiate Sociology
India Asia Association of San Antonio Endowed
Scholarship Fund
Karisma Hathi Chemistry
Jacqueline Beretta Scholarship Fund
Tyler Oubré Business Administration
Joeris General Contractors, Ltd. Endowed Honors Scholarship in Construction
Science & Management
Callie Willett-Ussery Construction Science & Management
Peter T. Flawn Presidential Honors Scholarship
Brianna Bal
Biology
Vinh Nguyen Biology
Miranda Ramos
Mechanical Engineering
Yat Shiu Electrical Engineering
Robert W. Flynn Endowed Honors Scholarship
Melina Acosta
Kinesiology
Samuel A. and Pamela R. Kirkpatrick Endowed Presidential Honors Scholarship
Jose Camacho
Economics
South Texas Money Management, LTD., Endowed Honors Scholarship
Evelyn Argueta Public Health
SRC Annual Scholarship
Claudio Macias Biology & Mathematics
The Benjamin Dean Holt III/Holt Companies Scholarship
Chukwunonso Arinze
Mechanical Engineering
The Greehey Family Foundation Endowed Scholarship for First-Generation Students
Megan Ball
Communication
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Frances Martinez Biomedical Engineering
Christa Otto
Interdisciplinary Studies
America Ruiz Biology
Aaron Vega Accounting
The James W. Wagener Endowed Presidential Scholarship
Ana Parra Rivera M.S. Chemistry
Martina Skott
International MBA
The Sam and Ann Barshop Scholarship
Claudio Macias Biology & Mathematics
Tino & Amelia Duran Endowed Scholarship
Victoria Olivo Psychology
Wells Fargo Bank Endowed Scholarship
Armando Gomez-Farias Civil Engineering
Will and Mary Hathaway Honors Program Scholarship Endowment
Jose Camacho
Economics
Daniel Crotty American Studies & English
Dalila Garcia Ramos
Communication
Luther Mayberry Accounting
Alexander Morovitz
Biology
Maureen Weaver English
William and Salome Scanlan Endowed Scholarship
Daniel Crotty
American Studies & English
Chris Gannon Real Estate Finance
Kyle Lemere
Communication
Prativa Upadhaya English
William Wise
Art History and Criticism
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Spring 2013 Graduates
BUSINESS HONORS GRADUATES
Muhannad Omar Alnefaie
B.B.A. in Finance
magna cum laude
Austin Wilson Bradford B.B.A. in Economics
Nicholas Devoe Bruns
B.B.A. in Actuarial Science
with a minor in Applied Statistics
Victoria Kimberly Crowder
B.B.A. in Finance
cum laude
Kylie Nichole Litherland B.B.A. in Management
Heather Danielia Stalf B.B.A. in Finance
David Robert Wysoki
B. B. A. in Accounting
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James Daniel Alvarez B.S. in Biology
with a minor in Chemistry
Ruth De Fatima Arauz B.B.A. in Management
B.B.A. in Marketing
cum laude
with Business Honors
Juan Bautista, Jr. B.S. in Biology
with International Distinction
Delilah Divinna Blanco B.S. in Biology
Kayla Renee Boring B.A. in History
with a minor in Legal Studies
and International Distinction
Alexa Marie Calumpiano B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies
magna cum laude
Celeste Chavez B.S. in Civil Engineering
magna cum laude
with International Distinction
Stacie Faye Curtis B.S. in Kinesiology
cum laude
Apurva Lakshmi Devarakonda B.B.A. in Actuarial Science
magna cum laude
with Business Honors
Jonathan Peter Doemel B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
magna cum laude
Richard Ellsworth Downs B.S. in Electrical Engineering
summa cum laude
John Anthony Escobedo B.S. in Biology
Julio C. Guanche B.A. in Psychology
with a minor in Sociology
Annette Hernandez B.S. in Biology
magna cum laude with a minor in
Art History and Criticism
Holly Nichole Hernandez B.B.A. in Marketing
magna cum laude with a minor
in International Management
and Business Honors
Diana Louise Janica B.B.A. in Management
cum laude with a minor
in International Management
and Business Honors
Spring 2013 Graduates
GENERAL HONORS GRADUATES
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Matthew David Kelm B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Paul William Kubeczka B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Sylvia S. Lewiz
B. S. in Biology
cum laude
Alexander William Lietzke
B.B.A. in Management
cum laude with a minor
in Foreign Languages
and Business Honors
Frederick Charles Lochte B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
summa cum laude
Brian J. Macias B.A. in History
with International Distinction
Maureen Page Medina B.S. in Architecture
Miriam Mitchell
B.B.A. in Management
B.B.A. in Marketing
with Business Honors
Cristina Olivia Muñoz B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies
magna cum laude
Melissa Renee Neal B.A. in Criminal Justice
cum laude
with a minor in Sociology
Andrew Ozolins B.B.A. in Accounting
with Business Honors
Saddam Quirem B.S. in Computer Engineering
magna cum laude
with a minor in Computer Science
Michele Ferrer Schantz B.S. in Biology
summa cum laude
Ana Lizbeth Sesatty B.S. in Biology
with International Distinction
Megan Suzanne Shilling B.A. in Psychology
summa cum laude
Conrad Kyle Silvester B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
magna cum laude
Kassie Rose Stewart B.B.A. in Finance
cum laude with Business Honors
Jonathan Davis Tankersley B.S. in Biology
cum laude
Spring 2013 Graduates
GENERAL HONORS GRADUATES
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Spring 2013 Graduates
LEADERSHIP HONORS
GRADUATES
Shayna Lupita Butler B.B.A. in Finance
cum laude
with a minor in Management
Diana Catalina Cuervo
B.B.A. in Finance
magna cum laude
with Business Honors
and International Distinction
Ricardo Elizondo, Jr. B.B.A. in Accounting
cum laude
Adriana Nicole Hernandez B.A. in Communication
cum laude
Emily Dianne Nasir
B.A. in Political Science
cum laude with a minor in Legal Studies
and International Distinction
Liliana Ramirez
B.A. in Sociology
with a minor in Spanish
and International Distinction
GENERAL HONORS
GRADUATES
Eric J. Tong B.S. in Biology
summa cum laude
Lacee Renée Townsend B.F.A. in Art
cum laude
with a minor in Film Studies
Christine Marie Vivoli B.A. in Communication
cum laude with a minor
in Business Administration
Emily Marie Winkel B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies
magna cum laude
Nichole L. Young B.S. in Environmental Science
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HIGHEST HONORS GRADUATES
Spring 2013 Graduates
Caitlyn R. Silvas B.A. in Communication
with minors in
Business Administration and
Non-Profit Management
Martina Skott
B.B.A. in Management
summa cum laude
with a minor in Economics,
Business Honors
and International Distinction
Timothy Spohrer
Master of Accountancy
B.B.A. in Accounting
with Business Honors
LEADERSHIP HONORS
GRADUATES
Aesha Fotouh Abou Eisha B.A. in Psychology
magna cum laude
with a minor in Biology
“Stressful Acculturation of
International Students at UTSA”
with Dr. Mary McNaughton-Cassill,
Department of Psychology
Fatma Fotouh Aboueisha B.S. in Biology
with a minor in Psychology
“Quantifying the Neural Mechanism of Action
of Pain in Fibromyalgia Patients using fMRI”
with Dr. Donald Robin, Honors College
Sharon Ann Agold B.S. in Biology
“Inquiry-Based Learning Methods
for the Neurobiology Laboratory”
with Dr. Edwin Barea-Rodriguez, Department of Biology
Shane E. Appel B.S. in Biology
summa cum laude with a minor in Psychology
“The Generation of Novel Small Molecules
that Induce Neurogenesis in Stem Cells”
with Dr. Douglas E. Franz, Department of Chemistry
35
Spring 2013 Graduates
HIGHEST HONORS GRADUATES
Alexander Ryan V. Asilador B.S. in Biology
cum laude with a minor in Mathematics
“Acoustic Noise Processing within the Auditory System”
with Dr. Rama Ratnam, Department of Biology
Morgan Grace Barton B.A. in Political Science
summa cum laude with a minor in French
and International Distinction
“The Problem with Haiti: Why State
Capture Causes Long-term Aid Ineffectiveness”
with Dr. Boyka Stefanova,
Department of Political Science and Geography
Itza Alejandra Carbajal Menjivar B.A. in English
B.A. in History
cum laude with a minor in Legal Studies
“Promoting and Discussing Race in Multicultural Latino/a
Children’s Books”
with Dr. Catherine Nolan-Farrell, Department of History
Maria Estefania Cisneros B.A. in Psychology
magna cum laud with a minor in Biology
“Long-Term Effects of Frontotemporal Dementia,
Semantic Dementia, and Alzheimer’s
Disease on Emotional Functioning:
A Longitudinal Study”
with Dr. Ann R. Eisenberg, Department of Psychology
Gagandip Kaur Dhot B.A. in Psychology
“Stress, Coping, Personality, and
Academic Adjustment of South
Asian International Students at UTSA”
with Dr. Mary McNaughton-Cassill,
Department of Psychology
Jason Ian Frazier B.A. in Psychology
cum laude with a minor in Business Administration
“The Psychometric Effects of Stress
on Military Veteran College Students”
with Dr. Mary McNaughton-Cassill,
Department of Psychology
36
Spring 2013 Graduates
HIGHEST HONORS GRADUATES
Mary Le Hoang B.S. in Biology
cum laude
“Studying Intracellular pH
Regulation of the Central Respiratory
Chemoreceptors in the Bullfrog Tadpole”
with Dr. Matthew J. Gdovin,
Department of Biology
Brianna Taylor Johnson B.A. in English
magna cum laude
“Reigniting Secondary Students’
Interest and Motivation in Reading:
An Alternative Approach to
Traditional Reading Instruction”
with Dr. Janis Harmon, Department of
Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
Timothy Xavier Johnson B.A. in Sociology
cum laude with a minor in Legal Studies
“American Icon: An Analysis of Billboard Digital Songs
Performance from 1980-2011”
with Dr. Gabriel Acevedo, Department of Sociology
Robin Maureen Kamucheka B.S. in Biology
summa cum laude
“Correlation of Gene Expression and
Chromosome 18-p Arm Copy Number”
with Dr. Janine Cody, Department of
Pediatrics, UTHSCSA
Shawn Robert Keeney B.A. in English
summa cum laude
“How I Learned to Rock the Awk”
with Professor John Philip Santos, Honors College
Andrea Renee Kelley
B.S. in Chemistry
“Impact of MALDI Spotting
Techniques on the Observed
Mass Spectra Using Gold Molecules
and DCTB as Model Compounds”
with Dr. Stephen B. Bach,
Department of Chemistry
Howard F. Kim B.S. in Physics
“Properties of Thin Film
Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia/Nickel Oxide”
with Dr. Chonglin Chen,
Department of Physics
and Astronomy
David P. McMaster B.S. in Physics
cum laude
“Characteristics and Morphology of
Platinum Palladium Bimetallic Nanoparticles
with an Amorphous Carbon Base”
with Dr. Miguel Yacaman, Department of
Physics and Astronomy
37
Spring 2013 Graduates
HIGHEST HONORS GRADUATES
Laura Catherine McMaster B.S. in Physics
cum laude
“Diffuse X-ray Emission
and Star Clusters in Nearby,
Face-on Spiral Galaxies”
with Dr. Eric Schlegel, Department of
Physics and Astronomy
Helia Nasrollahi B.S. in Biology
“Protein-Protein Interactions
in Vibrio Cholerae”
with Dr. Karl E. Klose,
Department of Biology
Ana Cristina Parra Rivera B.S. in Chemistry
“Discovery and Development of New Small Molecules
that Induce Cardiogenesis in Stem Cells”
with Dr. Douglas E. Franz, Department of Chemistry
Jonathan Daniel Pillow B.A. in English
cum laude with a minor in Communication
“Burnt Ends and Pieces:
Juicy Scraps from the Dinner Table”
with Dr. Kolleen Guy, Department of History
Gwendolyn Andere Quintana B.S. in Biology
with International Distinction
“Investigating the Role of ERK2 in Peripheral
T Cell Function in a Novel Mouse Model”
with Dr. Thomas G. Forsthuber, Department of Biology
Jakob Kristopher Rice B.S. in Biology
with Leadership Honors
“Influence of Residential Runoff on
Benthic Macroinvertebrate
Communities at Cibolo Creek”
with Dr. Jyotsna Sharma,
Department of Biology
Daniel Stephen Rossiter B.S. in Computer Science
magna cum laude with a
minor in Anthropology
“Developing a Platform-Independent Smartphone Appli-
cation to
Support Volunteer Efforts”
with Dr. Kay Robbins,
Department of Computer Science
Philip Jaryd Schertz B.S. in Chemistry
cum laude with a minor in Biology
“The Efficiency of Perylene Diimide
Dyes in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells”
with Dr. George R. Negrete, Department of Chemistry
Harvir Singh Virk B.A. in Psychology
cum laude
“How Do Pictures Reduce False Memories?
An Investigation Using Categorized Lists”
with Dr. Rebekah Smith, Department of Psychology
Donna Lin Wright B.A. in English
magna cum laude
“South African English Language and
Identity in South Africa and the United States”
with Dr. Bridget Drinka, Department of English
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August 2013 UTSA Honors College
FALL 2013 DATES TO REMEMBER
AUGUST
23 Residence Hall Move-In, San Saba
25 Honors New Freshman Mentor/Mentee
Pancake Breakfast, 10:30 a.m.,
Laurel Village Community Center #11
26 Roadrunner Days Honors College
Breakfast, 8:30am, UC Ballroom
Roadrunner Days Fall Convocation and
College Experience
27 Terry Scholars Orientation, 8:45 a.m.,
BB 3.01.06
World Café: Beginning the Journey in
Honors, 2:00-4:00 p.m., UC Bexar Room
28 First Day of Classes
29 Honors College Advising Center Open
House, 2:00-4:00 p.m., MS 4.02.14
30 Honors College Advising Center Open
House, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., MS 4.02.14
SEPTEMBER
2 Labor Day Holiday, University closed
3 Dodgeball Social, 2:00-3:30 p.m., Rec
Center Mac Gym
7 First Home UTSA Football Game, 1:00 p.m.,
Alamodome
8 Pancake Breakfast, 10:30 a.m., TBA
9 Dodgeball Social, 3:30-5:00 p.m., Rec
Center Mac Gym
13 Census Date
Thesis Information Forms Due
Honors Contracts Due
20 Marshall Scholarship Symposium,
2:00-3:15 p.m., UC Harris Room
OCTOBER
20 Pancake Breakfast, 10:30 a.m., TBA
22 Terry Scholars Banquet, 5:00 p.m., Denman
Room
24 Credit / No Credit Option Deadline,
5:00 p.m., Enrollment Services
NOVEMBER
1 Thesis/Thesis Proposal Due to Thesis
Advisor
4 Spring Priority Registration Opens,
7:00 a.m.
6-10 NCHC Conference, New Orleans
14 World Quest Trivia, 2:00-5:00 p.m., Mesquite
Room
15 Spring Graduation Application Deadline,
ASAP
Thesis/Thesis Proposal Due to Readers
18 Online Course Evaluations Open
28-30 Thanksgiving Holidays, University
Closed
DECEMBER
2 Online Course Evaluations Close Pancake Breakfast, 10:30 a.m., TBA
4 Last Day to Drop with an Automatic W
9-10 Study Days, no classes
10 Honors College Research
Symposium, 1:00-4:00 p.m.,
University Room (BB 2.04.06)
11-17 Final Exams
18 Deadline for Filing Thesis/Thesis Proposal
with the Honors College, 5:00 p.m.
TBA Honors Commencement Ceremony,
UC Ballroom
The University of Texas at San Antonio – Honors College
One UTSA Circle – MS 4.02.14
San Antonio, TX 78249
Phone: 210-458-4106
Fax: 210-458-5370
Email: [email protected]
Website: honors.utsa.edu