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Nursing junior Viviana Juarez learns about a new culture through experiences in South Korea. SCENE | PAGE 6
Basketball alumnus and men’s basketball head coach discuss the program’s future. OPINION | PAGE 4 ADMINISTRATION
Bobbitt accepts Arkansas offer Provost will begin his job as Univ. Arkansas System president by January. BY JOHNATHAN SILVER The Shorthorn news editor
Provost Donald Bobbitt is maintaining his focus on UTA’s fall semester beginning successfully, although
his future is with the University of Arkansas System. Bobbitt was selected as the University of Arkansas System president. He accepted the position Thursday and officially begins on Jan. 1, 2012, or earlier. He will sit down with UTA President James Spaniolo to discuss the transition period. Bobbitt, 54, is a chemistry pro-
for another job. He initially turned down the Arkansas position. After giving it some more thought, he allowed his name to go forward. “The point was made to me that opportunities like these come once in a professional career,” he said. Since 2008, when he began his job at UTA, Bobbitt has played an active role in the university’s efforts toward
fessor at UTA in addition to being vice president for academic affairs. He worked as the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences dean at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville from 2003 to 2008, according to his biography online. He earned his Bachelor’s of Science in Chemistry in 1980 at the same institution. The provost said he wasn’t looking
pursuing Tier One, recognition as a national research institution. Bobbitt said being provost had everything to do with getting his Arkansas position. “This is a great tribute to Provost Bobbitt and to the University of Texas at Arlington,” Spaniolo relayed Thursday via email. “We congratulate Dr. BOBBITT continues on page 3
ATHLETICS
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BY JOHNATHAN SILVER The Shorthorn news editor
UTA hopes accepting the Western Athletic Conference’s invitation to join the league will forward the university’s goal of national prominence. The conference extended an invitation to the university following weeks of the commissioner exploring UTA and having talks with the conference’s board of directors. The UT System Board of Regents approved the move Thursday without questions. UTA’s transition of all sports to the WAC will go into effect on July 1, 2012. The university is obligated to
pay the Southland Conference a one-time $300,000 exit fee for leaving the league with less than two years notice. UTA has to pay a one-time $600,000 entrance fee to join the new league. The onetime costs will be covered in the existing Athletic Department budget and institutional funds. Annual dues for the WAC are $400,000. University President James Spaniolo publicly accepted the conference’s invitation during a news conference later Thursday. “We are honored to be a member, and this is a tremendous opportunity for us, and is significant recognition of the growing national prominence for our university and its athletic program,” he said. “The move is also supportive of our strategic initiative to become a national Tier One institution. Tier One in-
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UTA Basketball alumnus Marquez Haynes and men’s basketball head coach Scott Cross share their insights on the move to the WAC and more.
stitut i o n s are Tier One across the board, and that includes athletic teams and student-athletes who compete at the highest level on the field, on the court and in the classroom.” Women’s basketball forward Briana Walker is looking toward the future in regard to the league change. “It’ll expand our horizons,” she said. “It’s a great move. It will give us experience with better athletes on a competition level.” Karl Benson, WAC commissioner, welcomed UTA to the league. UTA sits in the middle of the fourth largest media market in the country, which is an appealing
see page 4 attribute, he said. “UTA is a piece of the puzzle that is going to allow the WAC to move on, move forward and once again establish itself as a major player in Division I college sports,” Benson said. With puzzle pieces like WAC school Seattle University more than 2,000 miles from UTA, travel costs are expected to increase. Any increase will be offset by increased NCAA revenue that will be distributed from the WAC to UTA, according to the university. The WAC continues on page 3
9. University of Hawai’i at Manoa ** 10. University of Nevada at Reno ** 11. Utah State University 12. UT-San Antonio *
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* Are officially joining the WAC July 1, 2012 ** No longer in the WAC after July 1, 2012
SUMMER CAMP
UC lower level to be Camp concocts tomorrow’s scientists updated with spirit Middle school students from the DFW area are here for two weeks.
From chairs to cubicles, school colors are part of the plan to refurbish the basement. MONICA S. NAGY The Shorthorn staff
The University Center is getting a beneath-the-surface face lift. As a part of an approximately $400,000 refresher, the lower level of the UC is being updated with new paint, carpet, pictures, magnets, branding, signage, refurbishment and some new furniture by the first weeks of fall. Students will work
in other sections or on collapsible tables while the main updates take place. The idea is to make the lower level better for the people who work there, said Frank Lamas, vice president for student affairs. The lower level, or basement, is home of Student Affairs entities like Greek Life, Multicultural Affairs, Student Congress and Student Publications. “It looks so tired,” Lamas said. “Your environment impacts things, RENOVATE continues on page 8
BY CHRISTIAN KEITT The Shorthorn staff
The ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp kicked off Sunday when campers arrived for opening ceremonies. According to the camp’s website, it is a two-week residential experience for 48 middle school students from the Dallas-Fort Worth area. “The purpose of this camp is to take middle-school aged children who are already showing an interest in science and encouraging them to consider careers in engineering, science and math,” said Greg Hale, the camp’s executive director and College of EDUCATION continues on page 5
The Shorthorn: Casey Holder
Sixth grader Ky Perkins identifies samples his group collected Tuesday afternoon at the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center in Seagoville.
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POLICE REPORT This is a part of the daily activity log produced by the university’s Police Department. To report a criminal incident on campus, call 817-272-3381.
MONDAY Criminal Mischief or Vandalism At 12:29 a.m., officers were dispatched to Centennial Court apartments to meet with the maintenance supervisor. The supervisor stated that a vehicle drove through the front entrance gate of the complex, causing damage. Criminal Trespass At 8:10 a.m., a suspicious person was reported sleeping inside the University Center. The nonstudent had an active Criminal Trespass Warning for the entire campus. He was arrested and transported to Arlington Jail. SUNDAY Minor in Possession — Alcohol At 4 a.m., an officer issued two citations for consumption of alcohol by a minor to two students at 800 Greek Row Drive. SATURDAY Minor in Possession — Alcohol At 12:41 a.m., during an investigation of a loud noise disturbance at Meadow Run apartments, officers issued a citation for consumption of alcohol by a minor. Injured Person Medical assist At 8:28 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the Maverick Activities Center after an injury was reported. A student was transported via ambulance to Arlington Medical Center for nonlife threatening injuries.
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CORRECTIONS In Wednesday’s story “Copper theft costs College Park project money,” the secondary headline inaccurately stated when the project is scheduled to finish. The photo caption in the July 13 paper for “Despite the disability” incorrectly stated that Michelle Benjamin, business administration graduate student and Miss Deaf Arlington winner, got a cochlear implant in 2009. She had the surgery in 2010. In 2006, Michelle Benjamin was diagnosed with “loss of hearing.” In 2008, she said she was labeled legally deaf by the state of Texas. Her hearing rapidly deteriorated between 2006 and 2007, she said, but she could still hear — just not well. By 2008, she said she lost about 80 percent of her hearing before the cochlear. Now, without aid she said she’s about 90 percent deaf. In the July 13 story about Miss Deaf Arlington, she was reported as becoming completely deaf in 2006.
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Exposure: Photos from the Second Battle of Fallujah: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays until Aug. 6. Central Library sixth floor. Free. For information For information contact Erin O’Malley at omalley@uta.edu.
897 Square Group Show: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; 2-6 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. Weekdays until July 29. Gallery 76102. Free. For information contact Corey Gossett at 817-272-0365 or gallery76102@uta.edu.
EXCEL Campus Activities Summer Activities Board Meeting: 2-3 p.m. Student Congress chambers. Free. For
One World, One Sky: 2-3 p.m. Thursdays; 1-2 p.m. Saturday. Planetarium. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for
Scream 4 - Free Outdoor Movie: 9-10:45 p.m. Maverick Activities Center west lawn. Free. For information contact EXCEL Campus Activities at 817-2722963 or excel@uta.edu.
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COMMUNITY
Community garden blooms with vibrant vegetation Half the produce harvested at the plots will be donated to Mission Arlington.
STUDENT LIFE
Car-sharing program may add more cars The car-sharing program that began last August may include more cars this fall. Connect by Hertz allows students and faculty to rent cars on campus by the hour or day. Sustainability Office director Meghna Tare said the program has increased in members from 65 to 200 members to date and grows each month. The program has two vehicles, a Ford Escape and a Toyota Camry, and Tare said they have been utilized well. The program needed to reach 30 percent utilization before any program expansions or additions. In May, the program reached 44 percent, and in June 46 percent. “We’ll be thinking of adding more cars, if not this fall semester, next year, for sure,” Tare said. The program’s goal was to have the vehicles checked out for 300 hours to show any success, and starting this year, they have met that goal with the vehicles being check out for 318 hours. Tare said students were likely to check out the vehicles in the middle of the semester, especially Friday evenings. Students or faculty pay $8 an hour or $62 a day to use a rental car. The cost includes gas, insurance, 24-hour roadside assistance, GPS navigation and other features. “With any program, it takes some time to be implemented,” Tare said. “Once students start using the program, they tell their friends about it and so on.”
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The Community Garden at UTA, a collaboration between UTA and the City of Arlington, is meeting objectives and flourishing. Three months after the dedication, the garden, which is located off UTA Boulevard behind the Southwest Environmental Education Training Center, is overflowing with produce. Sunflowers grow tall in the sun and vines crawl up and cover trellises. The garden is 0.493 acres and has 78 planting beds. All but one planting bed is filled, and there is a waiting list for the empty bed. “The garden is really vibrant, and has lots of care and shared passion from owners,” said Bill Gilmore, Arlington park community programs assistant director. “The city had three objectives with this project: citizen involvement, a formal partnership with UTA and to express a view that community gardens are part of the environment and the importance of sustainability.” UTA has similar objectives. “We want to support the sustainability initiatives on campus, foster a sense of community connection and development, and giving people an opportunity to learn organic gardening,” Sustainability Office director Meghna Tare said. Tare said the garden would not be impacted by future budget cuts. “We are striving to be campus leaders in sustainability,” she said. UTA provides the land, the compost and the mulch for the garden. UTA’s composting program is the source of the compost. The city provides maintenance, funding and water for the site with the project budget, including funds for two 1,500-gallon water cisterns. Half of the garden harvests are donated to Mission Arlington. “My best guess is the garden has produced around 200 pounds of food for Mission Arlington,” Gilmore said. “For a first-year project, it is doing really well. Ideally, we all agreed the garden should produce four [thousand] to 5,000 pounds a year.” Mission Arlington distributes
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Gilmore expressed a need for citizen leadership with the garden project. “We want the plot owners to take control of the garden,” he said. “We need some leadership so the project succeeds.” Koay sees a brighter future for Arlington, starting with the community garden. “There is something about nature, food that brings people together,” Koay said. “The garden is the beginning of that. The possibilities are endless. Everything, all of life, comes from the garden.”
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current UTA Athletics travel budget is about $685,000 a year. The university deemed this move consistent with its plan to increase national exposure and become a national research university. Athletics director Pete Carlon echoed that sentiment Thursday. “The WAC slogan is, ‘Play Up,’” Carlon said. “That could not be a better one for us to make use of with this move as we elevate our program to one that will consistently play on a national stage.” Competing in the conference creates increased exposure for UTA, he said. “over the years, our athletics department has been home
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Bobbitt on his selection and appointment to this prestigious position.” in a statement released to the UTA community Tuesday, the president said the university is working on next steps to ensure a smooth transition. Bobbitt said he will focus on the fall kicking off without any problems. “UT Arlington is going to get taken care of first,” Bobbitt said. Senior Vice Provost Michael Moore received Bobbitt’s leaving UTA with both happiness and sadness. Bobbitt has been a wonderful leader, he said. “He’s a great person to work with. He’s a colleague. He is respectful of our opinions. He values the contributions of his staff,” Moore said. “All of the
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The ShorThorn “We appreciate every opto olympians, national qualifiers, NCAA postseason partici- portunity the Southland Conpants and a host of conference ference has afforded us over the years, and we champions, team and individually,” “The WAC slogan wish them all the very best,” he said. he said. “This move is, ‘Play Up.’ “Today, we look to the WAC will inThat could not forward to new crease the visibility of these outstandbe a better one opportunities and new horizons in ing student-athfor us to make the Western Athletes and show a letic Conference. national audience use of with That is truly an what UT Arlington this move as exciting prospect.” is all about.” we elevate our Having a footSpaniolo said ball program is the university’s program to one not a condition of leaving the SlC is “bittersweet.” The that will consis- UTA’s invitation university is appre- tently play on a into the league. ciative of the time national stage.” But that doesn’t mean it isn’t going it spent in the SlC to happen, Spaniand has respect Pete Carlon olo said. it’s an and admiration Athletics director open question, he for Commissioner said. Tom Burnett. UTA “We have not and have has been a SlC charter memnever closed the door on footber since 1963.
ball, but it’s not on the immediate agenda,” he said. The university is focusing on the current programs and their success, the president added. John Sauerhage, track and field head coach, is looking forward to matches in the new conference. “We’re very excited about it. We’re very excited to continue our rivalry with UT-San Antonio,” he said. “They’re a very good track program, and we’re very excited about sticking with them.” Next, UTA will start becoming acquainted with the conference and other member schools, Spaniolo said after the conference. Christian Keitt contributed to this report.
“don Bobbitt being selected staff in the office are — again, mixed emotions. We’re happy as President of the University that this opportunity has come of Arkansas System in some his way, but we’re also very sad ways actually enhances the that he’s going to be leaving us University of Texas at Arlington because it demonstrates to in a short while.” Bobbitt recruited Science folks across the nation just the high quality of indidean Pamela Jansviduals that are runma, Social Work ning this institution,” dean Scott ryan Moore said. and engineering dawn remmers, dean Jean-Pierre University College Bardet. All three are executive director, high-quality individsaid she was looking uals who will make a forward to the vision long-term impact on Bobbitt had for the UTA, Moore said. university. “Those faculty, “on one hand, those deans will in- Donald Bobbitt, Provost and vice i am so very happy teract with students president for Acafor dr. Bobbitt. The next year, the year demic Affairs Arkansas System is after, the year after gaining a trementhat, for many years to come.” Moore said. “long dous asset to their organizaafter don Bobbitt is gone, he’s tion,” she said. “on the other still going to have an impact on hand, i was heartbroken for us. i know there were so many this university.” Bobbitt’s appointment things that he wanted to acreflects positively on UTA, complish here.” Bobbitt was data-driven in Moore said.
the decisions he’s made, remmers said. “i always knew he listened to what i had to say,” she said. “He considered the data and the information that i had to offer, and that ultimately was a part of any decision that he was making for the larger institution as a whole.” For example, when remmers and others would approach Bobbitt with an issue, he would want data related to the issue. “There was always a need for quantitative data,” remmers said. “What i always appreciated about him was he would listen to the qualitative — the experiences that we were having in the field for a particular situation. That information was considered, as well. He really did want to know the impact of the things we were implementing.”
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Murdoch rejects blame for hack scandal LONDON — Summoned by lawmakers to answer for a phone hacking and bribery scandal at one of his tabloids, Rupert Murdoch said he was humbled and ashamed Tuesday but accepted no responsibility for wrongdoing as a widening investigation threatened to ensnare Britain’s prime minister. In a three-hour grilling, the 80-year-old media tycoon insisted he was at fault only for trusting the wrong people at the nowdefunct News of the World, and noted that the paper made up a tiny portion of his vast media empire.
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GOP moves deficit-cutting bill past House WASHINGTON — Defying a veto threat, the Republican-controlled House passed legislation Tuesday night to slice federal spending by $6 trillion and require a constitutional balanced budget amendment to be sent to the states in exchange for averting a threatened government default. The 234-190 vote marked the power of deeply conservative first-term Republicans, and stood in contrast to stirrings at the White House and in the Senate on a renewed effort at bipartisanship to solve the looming debt crisis.
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FBI: Pakistani spies spent millions lobbying US WASHINGTON — For years, the Pakistani spy agency funneled millions of dollars to a Washington nonprofit group in a secret effort to influence Congress and the White House, the Justice Department said Tuesday in court documents that are certain to complicate already strained relations between the U.S. and Pakistan. FBI agents arrested Syed Ghulam Nabi Fai, the executive director of the Kashmiri American Council, on Tuesday and charged him with being an unregistered agent of a foreign government. Under the supervision of a senior member of Pakistan’s spy agency, Inter-Services Intelligence, Fai donated money to political campaigns, wrote newspaper op-eds, organized congressional trips and met with White House and State Department officials.
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Dewhurst enters race for seat in US Senate AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst formally launched his widely expected campaign for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday. Dewhurst filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission and sent a three-minute video to about 500 supporters, campaign manager Jim Bognet told The Associated Press. Dewhurst, a Houston multimillionaire, earned his money in oil and gas. As lieutenant governor, he holds the job that made him the presiding officer over the Republicancontrolled state Senate. He had been expected to run for the seat, and joins a crowded Republican primary.
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Conference switch offers promising outlook The basketball coach discusses possibilities in the WAC
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n Thursday, UTA made the decision to “Play Up” and join the Western Athletic Conference. This day will go down as one of the three best and most memorable days of my career here at UTA. I have been a part of The University of Texas at Arlington in one capacity or another since I arrived here to play basketball in 1995. My other two most memorable days were when we advanced to the NCAA Tournament in 2008, and last year when UTA finally broke ground on the College Park Center. The Southland Conference has been a part of my life for the past 16 years, and I have some very fond memories of it. However, I have always had a vision of making UTA basketball a Top 50 program, and that task would be very difficult — close to impossible, even though I still believed we could do it — in the Southland Conference. The WAC, on the other hand, is one of the Top 11 conferences in the country, and currently SCOTT CROSS has one of the nation’s best programs in Utah State, which will allow us to make the jump to a national contender even faster. The top basketball players in the country seem to be concerned with four things: facilities, conference, location and tradition. We Cross is the men’s will now have the nicbasketball head est facility of its size in the country, a Bowl coach and guest Championship Series columnist for The Conference and an Shorthorn. unbelievable location with Arlington, Texas. Join the discussion We are still in the pro- by commenting at cess of building a great theshorthorn.com. tradition at UTA, and that will not happen overnight, but it will happen! The WAC allows our coaching staff to pick up the phone and have instant creditability with the top players in the state, and will allow us to start recruiting nationally if necessary. I would also think that ticket sales and attendance at UTA would increase dramatically. We should have no trouble filling the College Park Center when we play Utah State and New Mexico State. I have visions of selling out the last game we will ever play in Texas Hall, which should be in January. More importantly, we want to sell out our first home game at the College Park Center that is tentatively set for Feb. 1, 2012 against UTSan Antonio. We still have a lot of business to take care of this year in the SLC. I want to go out with a bang this year by dominating the conference, and advancing to the NCAA Tournament. We were the second youngest team in the country last year, but no need to worry, we will be a force to be reckoned with in the SLC this year. We need you to jump on board and come watch, cheer and yell for the UTA Mavericks, and help us pack the house each and every night. The team’s slogan is “Championships Are Won Today!!!” and I can promise you that we are doing everything in our power to bring the championship back home.
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UC renovates school spirit The basement will be decked out in Maverick colors In the coming weeks, the lower level of the University Center will be flooded with a wash of blue, orange and Maverick branding, among other remodeling changes. These upgrades should continue to spread to the UC’s upper levels and across the university. For those who haven’t ventured below the food court, the first question may be, “Why a basement?” Well, the UC lower level houses the offices of several operations under the Student Affairs Division and more. Down there, you’ll find the Student Congress leaders, the offices of Multicultural Affairs, Student Activities, University Events and Greek Life, the Student Governance and Organizations office and Student Publications, among other offices. These offices include many student employees and representatives. These are the student leaders who are mak-
ing decisions that impact college experiences and decide campus events. Currently, the lower level looks like a working basement. There’s a lot of grey, white and fluorescent lighting. Other than the Maverick pride posters normally about, to an outsider it could be any office, not a student-oriented work space. The university-spirit makeover will serve to remind student leaders who they serve and what they’re working toward: improving the college experience for classmates. In addition, the new look could showcase the University Center lower level as the heart of student involvement, and could attract more students to get involved. Sure, not every organization is based in the basement, but it’s a place to start. Especially for freshmen involved with groups like Freshmen Leaders on Campus, or who are looking to make a name for themselves at UTA.
The basement houses several offices, and each section is contained by its walls and borders. The uniform look will serve as a reminder that students aren’t just Student Congress senators, or Greek Life members. We’re all Mavericks aiming for a successful college experience. The new spirit-based color scheme shouldn’t stop in the lower level. It needs to carry on to those areas students frequent, like the rest of the University Center and the Central Library. A great spread of rebranding could help improve the campus atmosphere. The College Park Center still is slated for a late-fall completion, and the university wants the College Park District to be a hub of student life and spirit. Before that can happen, it’ll take a fostering of Maverick pride that needs to happen where students spend their time. — The Shorthorn editorial board
YOUR VIEW
A new level of play Western Athletic Conference will offer players and UTA more visibility
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was attending the Great American Shoot-out, an event where high school basketball players from all over the country go to show their skills to college coaches, when I heard the news that UTA would be making the move to the Western Athletic Conference. Once it was confirmed by head basketball coach Scott Cross, I was ecstatic. UTA’s move to the WAC is great for the program. At that moment, I realized that the most immediate benefit from moving to the WAC will be felt in recruiting. The UTA staff was positioned at Court 2 watching players from two local teams. The game was very entertaining but lacking in star power. On Court 3, there were coaches from bigger-name schools gathered to look at a game that featured three of the state’s, and even the nation’s, premier high school talents. It is apparent that UTA’s presence at an event of that magnitude has a completely different feel with the stamp of the WAC opposed to the Southland Conference. Many talented players come to the SLC. However, more often than not, athletes want lights that shine a little brighter. I am positive that UTA might have felt they would not be successful in recruiting some athletes because the basketball program is in the SLC. Now, the program will be able to pursue players of
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MARQUEZ HAYNES Marquez Haynes is a basketball alumnus and guest columnist for The Shorthorn. Join the discussion by commenting at theshorthorn.com. higher talent levels. This will be key because the competition will be more steep. Championships are hard to achieve and moving up a level in competition will not help. Teams like Louisiana Tech, Utah State and Idaho will be battle tested from the days of competition against Nevada, Hawaii and Fresno State. The good news about this is coach Cross and his staff are creative and dedicated recruiters. DFW and Texas are extremely talent rich, so UTA will be more competitive on the recruiting front. Also, the university will be more competitive from a national recruiting standpoint as the WAC’s borders stretch from Louisiana to as far northwest as Seattle. Obtaining players from the recruiting hotbed of California and along the West Coast now
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becomes more realistic. This move also means a ton for the current players. The WAC will allow the athletes to play in different parts of the country, which will only increase exposure and put them in a more professional atmosphere from a travel standpoint. Time management will be key because more travel always equals less class, which is something that players will have to adjust to. Having known many of the players for years, I personally feel like the adjustment will be smooth on and off the court. I am somewhat jealous of the opportunity that the current athletes have. The Southland is an extremely competitive conference, as no team took firm hold over the conference in terms of championships and tournament appearances. However, with all the teams being located in Texas or Louisiana, it was easy to go under the radar nationally. The WAC membership will go a long way in helping ease those difficulties. I feel that the move to the WAC is a definite no-brainer for the athletic program. This move and the new facilities show a commitment to success that will only be rewarded in years to come. It will take a lot of hard work to turn it all into championships and tournament runs, but UTA athletes have a lot to look forward to, and I am excited to see where the program is going.
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Science assistant dean. Campers take experiment-based classes in biology, engineering and math. “Students get hands-on experience with various subjects,” said Ann Cavallo, the camp’s co-director and College of Education and Health Professions associate dean for teacher and professional education. “It’s a learning experience that they can carry through their next years of school.” The Harris Foundation developed the summer science camp program specifically to support historically underrepresented students with limited opportunities. “There’s a talent out there, and we need to be able to tap into talent at all levels,” Hale said. “We want to be able to increase their experience and exposure, and reach that talent base that’s out there. It’s science for all.” Willem Henry, lead day counselor and environmental geology junior, has worked at four camps. “My favorite part about the camp is the inspiration that you give to the kids,” Henry said. “I love seeing that spark of inspiration in a kid’s eyes.” Henry said he has been able to serve as a mentor for the campers. “You learn from these kids because you might have a kid with a certain problem you’ve never seen before, and by helping the kid solve their problem, you learn from it yourself,” Henry said. Helping with the camp prepares many UTA students who are education majors for their future careers, Hale said. “They are able to develop an understanding about how students learn at that age,” Hale said. “They’re getting a boot camp on how to run a really excellent science and
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Seventh grader Brooke Prince shows the class a leopard frog she found while collecting samples Tuesday afternoon at the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center in Seagoville. The students are participating in the ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp at UTA.
math classroom.” Field trips are also part of the camp’s curriculum. These trips are focused on water, this year’s camp theme. Campers visited a wetlands reserve in Seagoville and the Fort Worth drinking water treatment plant Tuesday. They also will visit the Dallas World Aquarium during their time at the camp. “Every time we go on a field trip, they tell us, ‘This is the best group that’s ever been here,’” Hale said. Many UTA students work as counselors for the camp. UTA alumni also help
with the camp, many of whom graduated from the university’s education program. “I think they come back to help because these kids are really bright,” Hale said. “These folks tend to be pretty motivated and catch on really quick. They take these lessons to heart.” The camp’s closing ceremony is set for July 29. “This camp is no different from school,” Hale said. “It’s just the cool parts of school.” Christian Keitt news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
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nursing junior Juarez is interested in becoming a traveling nurse once she graduates. She said she would like to experience as many different cultures as possible.
Is it cool when guys wear sandals? Why? No, guys don’t have pretty feet. If you could study abroad anywhere, where would Crystal Boafo, it be? biology junior I would go to South America because I took Spanish classes. Is it cool when guys wear sandals? I’m not really a sandal person, but if that’s your style, that’s OK.
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Juarez said she likes the break from “life at home.” She said unlike Arlington, you can shop anywhere including subway stations and alleys.
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA Population: 10,581,728 The Floating Island: Opening in 2011, the community consists of three artificial islands, with shopping, restaurants, an entertainment venue, a convention venue and a floating stage called the Media Art Gallery. Royal Palaces: Buildings that have existed, undamaged, for over 600 years. Myeong-dong: The district is said to be the “beating heart of Seoul” because it is always full of people and one of the biggest tourist attractions. Filled with shops and restaurants,it became the trendy area of the city after South Korea gained its independence after the Korean War.
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If you could Dontae Robison, study abroad broadcast anywhere, communication where would senior it be? I would go to England because I would like to see how other countries deal with government and politics.
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9 to 5: The Musical When: Times vary; Tuesday through July 31 Cost: $33 - $73 Where: Bass Performance Hall 525 Commerce St. Fort Worth Contact: http://www.basshall.com What: 9 to 5: The Musical is about three friends who work together to take over the company where they work. The play is centered around the idea of getting credit when credit is due.
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Nursing sophomore Mayra Guardiola (left) and nursing junior Viviana Juarez visit Seoul, South Korea, with a study abroad program. They plan to return to UTA at the end of the summer.
An Experience for the Seoul A nursing student shares her story of studying abroad in South Korea BY BIANCA MONTES The Shorthorn senior staff
Nursing junior Viviana Juarez said the emotion of traveling to South Korea did not process in her mind until she walked off of the plane in Seoul, the nation’s capital. After her 15-hour flight, the experience of landing in South Korea was surreal, she said. “I spent months filling out paperwork, going to interviews, filling out scholarships and doing all these things to get my trip in order,” she said. “But, I always felt like something would come up and I wouldn’t be able to go.” Study abroad adviser Kelsi Cavazos said eight students typically travel abroad to South Korea each year with the UTA Study Abroad program. Traveling abroad is not new for Juarez. She participated in two foreign exchange programs in high school, visiting countries in Europe. However, going to South Korea always felt like an idea she was just flirting with. As a nursing student, she said there wasn’t a reason to take classes abroad, and she wound up in South Korea by chance. Her best friend, nursing sophomore Mayra Guardiola, who Juarez said is obsessed with Korean culture, invited her. “Having a friend has impacted my study abroad experience because I believe things are better shared,” Guardiola said. She said the best part of traveling abroad with a friend is expe-
riencing the new culture together. Sharing food has been one of her fondest memories. Guardiola said, in South Korea it is not uncommon to share food directly from one pot, “I actually prefer this style of eating because I feel like it promotes strong bonds and ties between friends.” Juarez and Guardiola are taking classes at Yonsei University, a local college, in “Korean Cinema” and “Beginning Korean.” Juarez said although the courses do not directly go with her degree plan, she still plans to apply them to her life. “These classes have really opened my eyes to a new culture, and in ‘Korean Cinema,’ I’ve actually learned a lot about Korea’s tumultuous political past,” she said. “I have a lot more respect for the country and its people because of it. They’ve gone through tough times to get to where they are today.” The Korean language has been the biggest challenge for her. “I may not be fluent when I get back,” she said. “But, I’d like to keep up with it and be fluent one day, because as a nurse, it won’t hurt to know more than one language.” Juarez said she wants to immerse herself in the culture. The “K-Pop” culture, a lifestyle inspired by Korean pop music, has been one of the most interesting things Juarez said she has experienced so far. The Hello Kitty Cafe and animal cafes, coffee shops full of kittens
THINGS TO DISCUSS WITH YOUR STUDY ABROAD ADVISER • Passports and visas • Appropriate terms to study abroad for major • Personal obligations • How to make study abroad fit your budget • Health and safety concerns while abroad • Preparing for traveling abroad Source: Study abroad application checklist
and puppies to play with, are some things she will never forget, but, she said, it’s not the sights that have surprised her the most. Despite a 14-hour time difference from home, Juarez said what surprised her the most is how comfortable she is there. “I feel very safe here,” she said. “Even when I have to walk alone at night.” She said it was mostly the small things, such as it being the law to recycle and how everyone is extremely respectful. “Even though I’m a foreigner, when I ask people for help, they’re very open to trying to help me,” she said. Juarez said traveling abroad this semester has opened her eyes to a culture she knew little about, and has inspired her to continue visiting as many countries as she can.
WANT TO STUDY ABROAD? PROGRAM TYPES UTA Reciprocal Exchanges • Tuition: paid to UTA, but housing fees are paid to the host institution. • Grades: letter grade format. UTA Affiliated Programs • Tuition: all tuition and fees are paid directly to the affiliated program. • Grades: pass/fail format. UTA Faculty-Led Programs • Tuition: student will pay UTA tuition and fees, as well as a program fee. • Grades: per regular UTA course. Non-UTA Programs • Tuition: UTA financial aid cannot be used on this type of trip. • Grades: subject to UTA transfer credit policies.
ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS • 2.5 GPA, some programs require a 3.0 or higher. • Freshmen are eligible after completing their first two semesters at UTA. • Transfer students are eligible after completing one semester at UTA. • Must maintain full-time status while abroad.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID • Students are eligible for at least the same amount of aid as received on campus if it is a UTA program. • There are several scholarships available. Study Abroad received $75,000 in scholarships last year. Source: Study abroad adviser Kelsi Cavazos
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“It looks so tired. Your environment impacts things, we want to make a positive impact on everyone — a burst of energy.” Frank lamas
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This week, workers are installing faux brick walls and shelving for finishing touches on their on-schedule renovation to the University Center Market. The main construction is complete, and Aramark, the company the university purchases its food from, should begin stocking the shelves next week, said David Albart, University Center operations director. “Hopefully, the following week we’ll be able to open up,” Albart said.
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we want to make a positive impact on everyone — a burst of energy.” Worn carpet in areas except offices will be replaced with smokey-grey and blue colored carpeting. The walls will be painted a neutral color but decorated with department-specific pictures of students. Blaze, UTA’s mascot, and interchangeable silkscreen magnets with graphics will be incorporated throughout the departments, New directional signage is going to be a pretty significant change when students enter the basement, said Seth Ressl, Greek Life and University Events director. “If you’re new to it, it can get confusing,” he said. Ressl said the basement is a destination for a population of students. Discussion began early June and design was underway by mid-June, said Institutional Construction director Bryan Sims. Sims said workers have had the opportunity to give their input within the past two or three weeks concerning functionality and flow of their respective areas. The most important thing is a sense of school spirit for those who work in that space, Sims said. UTA hired BKM Total Office of Texas to work with the design. BKM is the same company that worked on the Maverick Activities Center interior entrance. “By branding, we want you to feel a sense of pride, spirit and tradition,” Lamas said. Blue and bright orange chairs and columns will make everything pop, Lamas said. The cubicles will be refurbished in the same fashion.
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Psychology sophomore Navjot Singh (right) and philosophy sophomore Julian Russell (center) move computers out of the Student Activities workspace into a storage room Tuesday afternoon in the University Center basement. Singh said he was told the renovations should be completed in about eight weeks.
Areas will receive additional storage cabinets for functionality and space. Functionality is a main part of the refresher to Student Publications, said Beth Francesco Currie, Student Publications assistant director. The current state of the newsroom does not allow for collaboration between students, she said. Francesco Currie said the new desks and setup of the newsroom will be configured to go with the workflow. “Drawing in our school colors to incorporate more of the university feel in the newsroom will help stu-
dents remember we’re doing it for the people upstairs,” she said. Extra furniture and supplies will go to surplus, said Carter Bedford, student governance and organizations director. Bedford said he’s happy with the level of input department leaders could give, and refresher or not, the basement is always exciting. The lower level update was a part of a report to the UC task force in the spring. The update was one of many listed, but when the consultant said the total project would cost $27 million to $31 million, Lamas said they
had to scale back. The budget for the refresher was saved for this purpose through different accounts within Student Affairs. He said they will get to other areas little by little. Sometimes aesthetics trump accessibility, said Leticia Martinez, Multicultural Affairs director. Martinez said BKM has kept their designs accessible for students with disabilities, and she appreciates that. “There will be certain areas of the basement students with wheelchairs can access because there will be more flow,” she said.
She said she also appreciates the company, and the university has found ways to be sustainable and save money by refurbishing the furniture. “It’s not just throwing stuff into some land pile,” Martinez said. Martinez said there is nothing currently about the basement that says “I’m with UTA,” and that’s another exciting aspect of the update. Sims said the results will help that spirit. “Students will say ‘It’s UTA.’ ‘It’s my UTA,’” he said.
Two additional registers will be added to the UC Food Court by the beginning of the fall semester to speed up traffic flow. Albart said the additional registers, which will go near the entrance of the food court, are because of the increased student traffic that workers experienced last academic year. The registers also are supposed to support increased flow from College Park residents in 2012. “Our goal is to get people out of there and checked out as quick as possible,” said Don Lange, auxiliary operations and logistics director. Albart said they also want to add more warm food options in the future.
carliSle SUite As of Thursday, the suite is equipped with new, energyefficient lighting with separate dimmers. The project, which also called for the replacement of all the 25 to 30-year-old ceiling tiles, was budgeted for $13,000. Lange said the old tiles will be saved to be re-used as replacements. – Monica S. Nagy
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