Lunch OptionsPursue your Graduate Advantage!

Congratulations on pursuing a graduate education! You’ve made a great choice.

Graduate degree holders are better prepared for the fastest growing—and highest

paying—sectors of the twenty-first-century knowledge-based economy. Since 2000,

the number of people completing graduate degrees in the US has risen quickly, but

still only 7.6% of people 25 to 29 years old have at least a master’s degree. A gradu-

ate certificate or degree will help you reach your goal of becoming a professional in

your field—with the expertise and skills to compete for opportunities nationally and

internationally.

Your graduate coursework provides a unique opportunity for personal, professional,

and intellectual growth, but it’s only one aspect of your growth and development.

The UTEP Graduate Advantage is designed to help you identify your professional and

academic goals as well as available resources and opportunities to help you get where

you want to go. Learn how to transfer what you do—in and out of the classroom—into

the knowledge and skills that will make you a successful professional. Let us help you

answer the question: What’s your plan?

Visit The Graduate School’s website to make a plan for your professional develop-ment and take ADVANTAGE of your graduate education.

Get your bearings.Get to know yourself and your goals, and make a plan with your mentor.

Stay on course.Get the support you need, and explore options and opportunities.

Hone your skills.Identify, articulate, and develop transferable skills, such as networking, communication,

and leadership, which will empower you to succeed in your chosen field and beyond.

www.utep.edu/graduate/pd

EPNGCCPete’s Pizza:

• Pepperoni and Cheese by the Slice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.99

• Basic Slice Combo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99

• 2 Slice Combo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.29

Quiznos:

• Mesquite Chicken Sandwich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4” $5.29

8” $7.29

• Turkey Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4” $5.29

8” $7.29

• Veggie Guacamole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4” $4.79

8” $6.79

***All sizes available on wheat and white bread

El Sazon Minero:

• Picadillo burrito . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.49

• Winnie burrito . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.79

• Chicken Mole burrito . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.49

• Beans burrito . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.29

**Chips and bottle drinks available too

LIBRARYJazzman’s coffee shop

FOOD TRUCKS The Tap:

• Tortas w/fries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.00

Flautas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.00

• Chile con Queso Fries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.00

Off The Grill:

• BBQ Combos (all include chips) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.00

Pulled Pork / Brisket / Sausage

• Pulled Pork Nachos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.00

Ay Cocula:

Grilled Tacos (Al Pastor/Asada)

4 Pack of Tacos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.00

6 Pack of Tacos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.00

Big Dog Hot Dogs:

• Bacon Wrapped Juarez Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.00

• Elote en Vaso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.00

Welcome Miners!

We are delighted that you have selected UTEP as the place for your graduate education.

The Graduate School, located on the 2nd floor of the Mike Loya Academic Services Building,

provides our graduate students with Professional Development opportunities, funding

prospects, and resources for any questions you have about graduate education at UTEP.

Check out our website at www.utep.edu/graduate

We look forward to meeting you and working with you while you are at UTEP. Go Miners!

Dr. Chuck Ambler, Dean | Dr. Donna Ekal, Associate Dean

Schedule of Activities Undergraduate Learning Center (UGLC)

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8:00 – 8:30 New Graduate Student Check In: Main Lobby

8:30 – 9:20 New Graduate Student Welcome: Auditorium 106

9:00 – 9:30 Returning Graduate Student Check In: Main Lobby

9:30 -10:20 Keynote Session: Auditoriums 106 and 126

10:30 – 11:50 Title IX / Legal Requirements: Auditoriums 106 and 126

12:00 – 12:50 Graduate Student Panel: Auditorium 116Experienced UTEP graduate students from a variety of programs will discuss making the most of graduate education and dealing with challenges that arise. Bring your questions for the Q&A!

12:00 – 12:50 Introduction to Human Subjects and Academic Integrity: Classroom 216

In this session, the Office of Research and Sponsored Projects (ORSP) will provide an overview of protocols and ethical considerations for conducting research with Human Subjects.

12:00 – 2:00 Resource Fair: CourtyardCome and engage with offices and organizations from around the UTEP community. This information will help you better navigate your graduate experience.

12:00 – 2:00 Lunch: Multiple VenuesEnjoy lunch at one of four local food trucks, several restaurants within the El Paso Natural Gas Conference Center, Jazzman’s Cafe in the library lobby, or other offerings from Sodexo Dining Services. Prices range from $3 to $10.

12:00 – 2:30 Insurance Sign Up: Classrooms 232 & 234Human Resources staff members will be available to explain your options for health insurance and related benefits and help you sign up. Most TA/RA/GAs are eligible for Academic Health Plans at no cost to them or UT Select at a discounted rate–but you must sign up for these benefits. Visit HR’s Resource Fair table or email your questions to benefits@utep.edu.

1:00 – 1:50 Money Matters: Auditorium 116Worried about your finances? Learn some techniques for reducing your expenses and find out about internal and external funding opportunities.

1:00 – 2:20 Rhetoric & Composition Doctoral Student Session: Classroom 342

All Rhetoric & Composition Ph.D. students are required to attend this session with Dr. Lucia Dura for your orientation to the program.

1:00 – 1:40 Blackboard Training–The Student Perspective: Classroom 230In this session, the Center for Instructional Design (CID) will familiarize students taking online, hybrid, and augmented courses with the Blackboard online instruction platform.

1:45 – 2:25 Blackboard Training–The TA/Instructor Perspective: Classroom 230In this session, the Center for Instructional Design (CID) will familiarize TAs and instructors working on online, hybrid, and augmented courses with the Blackboard online instruction platform.

1:00 – 2:20 OR Teaching Assistant Success: Auditorium 1062:30 – 3:50 Required for returning and aspiring TAs, this session will empower Teaching Assistants to better know and serve UTEP’s undergraduate students. 1:00 – 2:20 OR Research Assistant Success: Auditorium 1262:30 – 3:50 Required for returning and aspiring RAs, this session will provide Research Assistants the tools they need to succeed, including an introduction to lab safety and Environmental Health and Safety (EHNS) compliance.

1:45 – 2:20 How to be Mentored: Auditorium 116Learn how to make the most of your mentoring relationships through effective communication and goal setting.

2:00 – 3:00 Iced Coffee Beverage Break Sponsored by UTEP Student Government Association

2:30 – 4:00 Office of International Programs: Auditorium 116Incoming international students are required to attend this session. This session will provide information about necessary processes and regulations.

2:30 – 3:10 Managing Stress: Classroom 216The University Counseling Center will provide some tips and strategies for managing your stress and an overview of their programs and resources.

2:30 – 3:15 OR Introduction to Library Resources for Health Sciences & STEM: 3:15 - 4:00 Classroom 234

Learn to access library databases specific to the Health Sciences and STEM fields, find physical items in the library, and use other library resources such as Interlibrary Loan.

2:30 – 3:15 OR Introduction to Library Resources for Social Sciences & Liberal Arts: 3:15 – 4:00 Classroom 232

Learn to access library databases specific to the Social Sciences and Liberal Arts, find physical items in the library, and use other library resources such as Interlibrary Loan.

3:15 – 3:50 Crafting Résumés and CVs: Auditorium 220Learn the difference between a résumé and a curriculum vitae (CV) and get some tips on how to make your professional documents stand out.

3:00 – 6:00 Graduate Student VIP Shopping Experience at the UTEP Bookstore!

Reference the bookstore VIP Invite card found in your resource bag to sign-up for the event and receive a 30% off coupon. Your name tag from today’s activity serves as your entrance ticket to the event.