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Star Wars Library Resources, Raquel Estrada, William Flores May 2024

Star Wars Library Resources, Raquel Estrada, William Flores

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Explore Star Wars in an academic setting. Posters highlighting library resources on Star Wars with book and video covers hyperlinked.


Interview With Dominique Villarreal, Dominique Villarreal, Ashley Mariscal May 2024

Interview With Dominique Villarreal, Dominique Villarreal, Ashley Mariscal

ANTH 4306/6306 Anthropology of Borders

Interview with Dominique Villarreal, a native of Rio Grande City, Starr County. Dominique reflects on her journey from her hometown to pursuing higher education and eventually becoming an attorney. She discusses her initial uncertainty about career paths, her experiences working in various roles, and her eventual decision to attend law school. Dominique also shares memories of her childhood, emphasizing the positive aspects of growing up near the border, while also acknowledging the challenges and worries her family faced due to their proximity to the river. Throughout the interview, she highlights the influence of mentors and teachers in shaping her aspirations …


Interview With Lee Zyrus Hernandez, Lee Zyrus Hernandez, Diego Rivera May 2024

Interview With Lee Zyrus Hernandez, Lee Zyrus Hernandez, Diego Rivera

ANTH 4306/6306 Anthropology of Borders

The interview with Lee Zyrus Hernandez explores the potential impact of incorporating Borderlands culture into higher-level mathematics education. Rivera seeks to understand if a practical approach, utilizing the cultural knowledge of Borderlands people, could enhance students' experiences with mathematical courses like college algebra and calculus at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV). Hernandez, a student with a background in applied statistics and data science, reflects on his experiences with math education, including dual enrollment courses and studies in New York and Atlanta. He discusses the lack of cultural relatability in his math education and expresses support for incorporating …


Understanding Student Perspectives On Higher-Level Mathematics Courses At A Higher Level Institution On The U.S.–Mexico Border, Diego Rivera May 2024

Understanding Student Perspectives On Higher-Level Mathematics Courses At A Higher Level Institution On The U.S.–Mexico Border, Diego Rivera

ANTH 4306/6306 Anthropology of Borders

This project explores students' perspectives on mathematics courses at a higher-level institution along the U.S.–Mexico border. Traditional mathematics instruction is often delivered from an objective standpoint, but this study investigates how students perceive courses like college algebra and calculus when taught using a practical approach that incorporates their cultural background and personal knowledge. The study involves interviews with three students from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), majoring in Statistics, Biomedical Science, and Engineering. The paper includes detailed descriptions of the students and their responses, concluding with insights derived from the interviews.


Interview With Annette Garcia, Annette Garcia, Diego Rivera May 2024

Interview With Annette Garcia, Annette Garcia, Diego Rivera

ANTH 4306/6306 Anthropology of Borders

Interview with Annette Garcia focusing on experiences with mathematics at a border institution. The interview explores potential impacts of teaching mathematical courses with a practical approach rooted in the culture of the Borderlands people. Annette reflects on her background, multilingualism, academic pursuits, and experiences with math courses, both in high school and college. She discusses the teaching approaches, cultural relevance, and potential benefits of incorporating cultural references into math content. Annette also shares insights on the prospect of math courses being taught in Spanish and proposes a math problem integrating US-Mexico border culture. Overall, the interview provides valuable perspectives on …


The Rider (2024-04-22), Natalie Lapsley Apr 2024

The Rider (2024-04-22), Natalie Lapsley

The Rider

No abstract provided.


The Rider (2024-04-08), Natalie Lapsley Apr 2024

The Rider (2024-04-08), Natalie Lapsley

The Rider

No abstract provided.


[Nlw] National Library Week 2024 @ Utrgv Library, Raquel Estrada, William Flores, Gabrielle Hernandez Apr 2024

[Nlw] National Library Week 2024 @ Utrgv Library, Raquel Estrada, William Flores, Gabrielle Hernandez

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Posters showcasing UTRGV library services, open access resources, and published OER books by UTRGV faculty.


Key Library Resources: Streaming Video – Tips For A Better Faculty Streaming Experience, Raquel Estrada Apr 2024

Key Library Resources: Streaming Video – Tips For A Better Faculty Streaming Experience, Raquel Estrada

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AVON, KANOPY, and SWANK are our primary providers for streaming films. These relevant and complementary streaming resources allow us to provide access to a diverse set of films from documentaries to top studio films.


Key Library Resources: Resources With Spanish Content, Raquel Estrada, William Flores Apr 2024

Key Library Resources: Resources With Spanish Content, Raquel Estrada, William Flores

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Collection of resources that contain spanish content. Also included are local collections found in ScholarWorks that contain spanish-only resources.


Key Library Resources: Destress @ The Library, Raquel Estrada, William Flores Apr 2024

Key Library Resources: Destress @ The Library, Raquel Estrada, William Flores

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A collection of resources such as leisure reading, puzzles, and uplifting coloring pages to destress during finals.


The Rider (2024-04-01), Natalie Lapsley Apr 2024

The Rider (2024-04-01), Natalie Lapsley

The Rider

No abstract provided.


Earth Day 2024 - Planet Vs. Plastics, Raquel Estrada, William Flores Apr 2024

Earth Day 2024 - Planet Vs. Plastics, Raquel Estrada, William Flores

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Poster of library resources created for Earth Day 2024. This year we focused on resources for Earth Day 2024 topic: Planet vs. Plastics Poster. Book and video covers are hyperlinked.


Earth Day 2024 - Government Documents, Raquel Estrada Apr 2024

Earth Day 2024 - Government Documents, Raquel Estrada

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United States Government documents celebrating Earth Day. Poster contains fun facts from the U.S. Census Bureau & links to other U.S. Government Resources.


Key Library Resources: Spring 2024: Graduate Resources, Raquel Estrada Apr 2024

Key Library Resources: Spring 2024: Graduate Resources, Raquel Estrada

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No abstract provided.


Key Library Resources: Finals Resources & De Stressing Activities, Raquel Estrada, William Flores Apr 2024

Key Library Resources: Finals Resources & De Stressing Activities, Raquel Estrada, William Flores

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A collection of resources for finals that include: services offered by the library, databases, select books, government documents and much more. A section for de stressing activities is also included. These include: leisure reading, puzzles, and uplifting coloring pages to destress during finals.


Utrgv Commencement – Spring 2024, The University Of Texas Rio Grande Valley Apr 2024

Utrgv Commencement – Spring 2024, The University Of Texas Rio Grande Valley

UTRGV Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.


Utrgv Som Commencement 2024, The University Of Texas Rio Grande Valley. School Of Medicine Apr 2024

Utrgv Som Commencement 2024, The University Of Texas Rio Grande Valley. School Of Medicine

Commencement Programs

UTRGV SOM Commencement 2024 Livestream


The Rider (2024-03-25), Natalie Lapsley Mar 2024

The Rider (2024-03-25), Natalie Lapsley

The Rider

No abstract provided.


The Rider (2024-03-18), Natalie Lapsley Mar 2024

The Rider (2024-03-18), Natalie Lapsley

The Rider

No abstract provided.


The Rider (2024-03-04), Natalie Lapsley Mar 2024

The Rider (2024-03-04), Natalie Lapsley

The Rider

No abstract provided.


[Iahm] St. Patrick's Day And Irish American Heritage Month, Raquel Estrada, William Flores Mar 2024

[Iahm] St. Patrick's Day And Irish American Heritage Month, Raquel Estrada, William Flores

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United States Government documents celebrating St. Patrick’s Day & Irish-American Heritage Month. Poster contains fun facts from the U.S. Census Bureau & links to other U.S. Government Resources.


[Whm] Writers & Poets: Women Of The Rio Grande Valley & Their Works, Shannon Pensa, Special Collections & Archives Mar 2024

[Whm] Writers & Poets: Women Of The Rio Grande Valley & Their Works, Shannon Pensa, Special Collections & Archives

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Each March UTRGV Special Collections & Archives recognizes the historical contributions and achievements of women to the lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas. This year we focus on women writers and poets and highlight their works.


[Whm] Women's History Month 2024, Samantha Bustillos, Tiffany Villarreal Mar 2024

[Whm] Women's History Month 2024, Samantha Bustillos, Tiffany Villarreal

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Collection of posters created celebrating Women's History Month 2024. Posters include: film recommendations, new/popular titles, nonfiction/biographical, comics, and research resources.


The Rider (2024-02-26), Natalie Lapsley Feb 2024

The Rider (2024-02-26), Natalie Lapsley

The Rider

No abstract provided.


The Rider (2024-02-19), Natalie Lapsley Feb 2024

The Rider (2024-02-19), Natalie Lapsley

The Rider

No abstract provided.


The Rider (2024-02-12), Natalie Lapsley Feb 2024

The Rider (2024-02-12), Natalie Lapsley

The Rider

No abstract provided.


The Rider (2024-02-02), Natalie Lapsley Feb 2024

The Rider (2024-02-02), Natalie Lapsley

The Rider

No abstract provided.


[Bhm] Black History Month 2024, Samantha Bustillos, Tiffany Villarreal Feb 2024

[Bhm] Black History Month 2024, Samantha Bustillos, Tiffany Villarreal

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Collection of posters created celebrating Black History Month 2024.


Valentine's Day 2024, Raquel Estrada Feb 2024

Valentine's Day 2024, Raquel Estrada

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United States Government documents celebrating Valentine's Day. Poster contains fun facts from the U.S. Census Bureau & links to other U.S. Government Resources.