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Interview No. 1535, Armando Alvarez

Combined Interviews

Armando Alvarez was born and raised in El Paso, Texas. Alvarez played for the El Paso Patriots soccer team for three years, after turning down a scholarship to SMU. After working odd jobs around El Paso, Alvarez moved to Arizona to attend Collins College and became a graphic designer. He then found employment with different small glass companies such as Kraft Quality Glass, then moved to commercial companies. Alvarez states the main difference between large and small companies is the attention to detail. This is why he opened a small business in order to pay more attention to detail. Viva …

Curriculum Vitae, Dominic Dousa

Dominic Dousa

The pdf document includes my current Curriculum Vitae.

The Japanese Revolutionaries: The Architects Of The Meiji Restoration, 1860-1868, Dana Kenneth Teasley

Student Papers (History)

Scholars have offered many conflicting interpretations of the Japanese Meiji Restoration of 1868, but few have put forth a comprehensive analysis as to the nature of the protagonists and the motivation of those who initiated this revolutionary movement. Although historical interpretations of the Restoration and its heroes have ranged from a romantic and generalized theory of economic struggle to focused studies of individuals whose motivations were singular, the true character of the samurai revolutionaries behind the Restoration is the issue here. Of those samurai who, acquired knowledge of Western civilization and technology, took part in the Restoration, and witnessed the …

"Korean Psalm (Psalm 23)" For Tenor Voice And Piano, Dominic Dousa

Dominic Dousa

A performance of my original composition by Sang-In Han (tenor) and Dominic Dousa (piano). The work is a setting of selected verses of Psalm 23 in Korean. It was composed for Dr. Han's lecture recital of Korean Art Song.

Interview No. 1233, Antonio Nuño

Combined Interviews

Mr. Nuño talks about his family and what his life was like growing up; he later married, and when he was roughly twenty years old, he and his wife moved to Mexicali, Baja California, México to be with her family; he began crossing into the United States to work without proper documentation, but shortly after he obtained a bracero contract in 1949 with the help of family friends; later, he had to go through the contracting process in Guadalajara, Jalisco, México, where he was stripped, medically examined and deloused; he explains that he paid bribes to go through the process …

"Departed Days" For Satb Choir And Piano, Dominic Dousa

Dominic Dousa

A performance of my original composition by the UTEP University Chorale, conducted by William McMillan.

U.T.E.P. Music Department Gala, Erik Unsworth

Erik Unsworth

No abstract provided.

Statement Of Philosophy On Teaching, Research, And Service, Dominic Dousa

Dominic Dousa

The pdf file includes my statement of philosophy on teaching, research, and service.

"Hymn Of Trust" For Satb Choir And Piano, Dominic Dousa

Dominic Dousa

A performance of my original composition by the UTEP University Chorale, conducted by William McMillan.

List Of Original Compositions, Chronological, Dominic Dousa

Dominic Dousa

The pdf document lists original compositions by date. For works with audio files available, the category in which those recordings may be found is given.

"Mountain Song" For Viola And Piano (Lubbock, Tx), Dominic Dousa

Dominic Dousa

A performance of my original composition by Renee Skerik (viola, Texas Tech University) and Susan Wass (piano, Texas Tech University).

Interview No. 1543, Julio Cesar Viramontes

Combined Interviews

Julio Cesar Viramontes was born in a small town in Mexico around Fort Hancock, Texas. Viramontes attended Cathedral High School in El Paso but did not graduate. He was introduced to the garment industry when he began working at Supreme Laundry. Viramontes was able to purchase his own Laundromat in Canutillo while still working at Supreme Laundry. He also had to opportunity to purchase a Supreme Laundromat in central El Paso, so he became the owner of two El Paso Laundromats. Viramontes also began washing blue jeans for El Paso companies after hours. The Laundromat then became an industrial cleaner, …

"Mountain Song" For Viola And Piano (Cleveland, Oh), Dominic Dousa

Dominic Dousa

A performance of my original composition by Renee Skerik (viola, Texas Tech University) and James Housman (piano, Oberlin College).

Wilson Studio Recital, Elisa Fraser Wilson

Elisa Fraser Wilson

Dr. Elisa Fraser Wilson and Ellen Wilson combined their studios to perform a studio recital featuring a eclectic mix of music from several time periods and genres.

Interview No. 1635, Sheldon Hall

Combined Interviews

Although Sheldon Hall (b. 1917) grew up in Ohio and lived most of his early years there and later, in Snyder and Van Horn, Texas, he became a pivotal figure in the preservation and recording of El Paso’s Spanish colonial history. After a childhood spent in Columbus, Ohio, Hall attended college, earning a degree in Investment Management. Before he was able to use his education, however, the United States entered World War II, and the United States Army called upon him to join its Army Air Corps, where he worked first as a test pilot on A-31 bombers and then …

Interview No. 1634, Granville M. Green

Combined Interviews

As one of the “greatest generation,” Granville “Bill” M. Green witnessed first-hand many of the twentieth century’s historic events, including the Great Depression, World War II, and the country’s explosive post-war growth. He reminisces about his experiences working on the ground floor of the nascent airline industry, as well as El Paso’s early auto sales and banking businesses. Born in 1916 in Chicago, Illinois, Green had a rosy childhood, but the Great Depression forced him in 1936 to leave Northwestern University before graduating after his father lost his job. Fortunately, Green managed to secure a position the very next day …

Interview No. 1541, Carlos Gándara

Combined Interviews

Carlos Gándara was born and raised in El Paso, Texas. As a child, Gándara had paper routes and collected bottles for extra money. Gándara was introduced to selling office products when he became a driver for BPSI (Business Products and Supplies Inc.) He moved to different office supply stores but credits BPSI for his formal training. Glen Powers was his selling mentor and motivated Gandara to become a better salesman. Gándara recieved professional manager experiance and was the manager at Struges Office Supplies for two years. He was then employed by a national office supply chain and laid off. He …

Interview No. 1542, Oscar Venegas

Combined Interviews

Oscar Venegas was born in Juarez, Mexico and obtained dual citizenship in the United States and Mexico. Venegas is a graduate of Burges High School, here he was influenced to become financially successful. He enrolled at The University of Texas at El Paso and graduated with a degree in civil engineering. After graduating, Venegas started working for local businesses, R.E. McKee and Jordan & Nobles. In 1982, Venegas decided to go into business for himself instead of working for McKee and Jordan & Nobles. With previous knowledge of sales and project managing, Venegas began his own construction company. He was …

Susannah, Elisa Fraser Wilson

Elisa Fraser Wilson

The UTEP student newspaper featured Dr. Wilson and the Music Theatre Company in an article about their upcoming performance of Susannah.

Interview No. 1539, Juan Bárcena

Combined Interviews

Juan Bárcena was one of 7 children born and raised in El Paso, Texas. His family immigrated from Mexico and settled in central/south El Paso. He graduated from Cathedral High School and attended East Texas High School before joining the airforce. Bárcena created his company ABA Labels printing inc which creates labels for all industries servicing the El Paso and Juarez area. He created this business at the age of 40, after her long term job began laying off people. Bárcena has 50 years of printing experience, now he specializes in creating food labels and computer printing. Through an SBA …

Susannah, Elisa Fraser Wilson

Elisa Fraser Wilson

Dr. Wilson produced and conducted the UTEP Orchestra and Music Theatre Company in this fully staged performance of Carlisle Floyd's opera. Of special note is the return of student opera to the university's Magoffin Auditiorium after a ten-year hiatus.

Motivation In Spinoza And Rosenzweig Or Transgressing The Boundaries Of A Rationally Constructed Self, Jules Simon

Jules Simon

No abstract provided.

University Choirs Concert, Elisa Fraser Wilson

Elisa Fraser Wilson

The university choirs performed an evening of choral music. Dr. Wilson conducted the Women's Glee Club on four pieces by von Bingen, Morley, Mendelssohn, and Whitacre.

Interview No. 1536, Richard Castro

Combined Interviews

Richard Castro was born in Del Rio, Texas to two hard working immigrant parents. Castro remembers his mother being a seamstress and working late into the night in order to make her quota. His father owned his own construction business and would give his son business advice of never putting limitations on yourself. Castro was also influenced by his brother who attended college. Even though Castro faced challenges in school, he attended and graduated from Texas State University. Castro became a teacher but did not make enough money, so he had to take on side jobs in order to make …

Interview No. 1538, Teresa Gándara

Combined Interviews

Teresa Gándara was born and raised in Central El Paso, Texas. She attended various catholic schools and graduated from El Paso High School. She credits her catholic education for helping her through school. Even though her parents did not approve of her going to college. She cleaned houses, was a house painter, and a life guard throughout her college years. These jobs helped her to pay rent and basic needs. Gándara received her bachelors and master’s degree from the University of Texas at El Paso. While attending school, Gándara met her mentor Connie Gamboa who taught her how to channel …

Interview No. 1534, Gary Porras

Combined Interviews

Gary Porras, founder of Garick Electric Group, was born in Camargo, Mexico on March 17, 1949. He grew up in that same city and started to work on his parent’s farm at the age of 5. Later they went to Chihuahua, Mexico where he studied elementary school and worked as a collector and delivery boy. He wanted to be a missionary so he attended a seminary during his middle school years and only stayed there for two years and decided to leave this life because he did not agree with many of the beliefs taught there. Then he remembers that …

Interview No. 1531, Roberto Torres

Combined Interviews

Roberto Torres, owner of the eponymous certified public accounting firm, here shares his experiences both as a successful professional and El Paso business owner. Born in El Paso in 1951 to Gustavo and Carolina Torres, young Roberto was strongly influenced by his father’s entrepreneurial aspirations. After graduating from Jesuit High School, Torres attended the University of Texas at El Paso, earning an accounting degree in 1974. Gaining valuable experience, Torres spent many years working for large accounting firms. Throughout his early career he learned to understand the field’s unique climate and perfected his both his accounting and interpersonal skills. In …

Solo Composition Recital (February 17, 2009), Dominic Dousa

Dominic Dousa

Faculty Compositon Recital, presented by Renee Skerik (viola, guest artist from Texas Tech University), the Texas Tech University Viola Choir, and Dominic Dousa (piano). Also included performance of Milhaud's "Sonata No. 1 for Viola and Piano".

Performances of the following original compositions:

"Mountain Song"

"Two Pieces for Viola Choir"

Sonata for Viola and Piano, 'From a Land Wild and Free'

Interview No. 1532, Joe A. Rosales

Combined Interviews

Joe A. Rosales grew up in El Paso, Texas on the 1100th block of Missouri Street, which he calls “the barrio”. His father was a carpenter from Durango, Mexico and his mother was from Chihuahua, they had a total of 10 children including Joe. Rosales was a graduate of El Paso High School in 1957, the same year he opened his own concreate company. All throughout high school Rosales considered himself and entrepreneur, from collecting bottles, having a newspaper route, and washing cars. Since his father owned his own concreate business, Rosales learned business values and practices from his father. …

Interview No. 1529, Raymond Palacios

Combined Interviews

Raymond Palacios relates his experiences in becoming a successful hispanic businessman and current owner of two thriving car dealerships. Born in Houston, Texas, in 1960, Palacios credits much of his strong work ethic to the influence of his stepfather. Although his family remained poor, through sheer hard work his stepfather managed to support them. Thinking that college was reserved for wealthy white people, Palacios dreamed instead of joining the Marines. It was not until his senior year of high school that he realized that he had as much capability as his anglo classmates, and when he applied to the University …