GOING GREEK Since officially coming to UTA ASSURING SUCCESS More undergraduates PATHWAYS TO COLLEGE Innovative programs in 1967, social fraternities and sororities have are getting hands-on research opportunities help UTA reach out to underrepresented played an important role in the lives of thou- as they work with faculty mentors, and the college students, encouraging them to pursue sands of students. p. 26 results are paying off. p. 30 their higher education dreams. p. 34 UTATHE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTONrlington MAGAZINE | SPRING 2015 EngineeringSpeed UTA’s Formula SAE Racing Team puts students on fast track to success IN A FOG Students made their way through the E.H. Hereford University Center mall as fog enveloped the campus one morning during final exams week. Contents Spring 2015 Message from the Editor A few decades ago when people talked which teamed students and faculty men- Web retailers push delivery FACULTY 11 Features about “student engagement” on campus, tors with Mission Arlington to tackle boundaries for the “want it Lt. Col. Lora Rimmer served they were probably referring to a mar- Type 2 diabetes. now” generation, quotes UT UTArlington in Iraq before coming to riage proposal. But these days the term Keelie Barrow, a graduate student in Arlington professor. Vol. XXXVI • No. 3 • Spring 2015 campus to head the ROTC measures how well students get involved urban affairs, served as project manager – @fwbusinesspress Maverick Battalion, where EDITOR in classes and campus activities. for the program, funded by a $25,000 she was named the U.S. Army Kathryn Hopper The 2014 National Survey of Student Ford College Community Challenge I'm done with finals!!!! I can Cadet Command’s Military Engagement found that students felt Grant. The effort produced bilingual finally be lazy... On purpose!! ASSISTANT EDITORS Science Professor of the Year. most connected in classrooms where educational films and computer apps #college #finalsweek Jessica Bridges professors relied more on discussion and to help newly diagnosed diabetics and #utarlington Amber Scott cooperative projects than on traditional improved business processes so Mission – @reci_symone EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS lecturing. That’s something mechani- Arlington could reach more patients. Herb Booth cal engineering Professor Bob Woods “It was a phenomenal experience,” Bar- Happy to rep cbsdfw! John Dycus SPEED RACER 20 learned a long time ago. row says. “I learned what I didn’t know Received 2 messages about Michael Eldridge A look inside UTA’s world- In our cover story, Dr. Woods details and then worked on gaining those skills.” @UTArlington putting me on Bridget Lewis ranked Formula SAE Racing how students gain hands-on experience Armed with a certificate in nonprofit their home page today. Teresa Newton Team, which plans to race an and much more through the University’s management, Barrow is excited about a – @ElizabethCBS11 Jim Patterson all-electric vehicle in April. It Traci Peterson Formula SAE Racing Team. The result career in community service. She’s proof Kristin Sullivan will be the first UTA Formula puts them on the fast track to success- that campus engagement doesn’t just The graduate studio I did FUTURE 12 car to compete in both the ful careers. benefit the student and the University. with Dean Don Gatzke, for ART DIRECTION Architecture Professor United States and Germany. Service learning is another compo- It also makes a difference in the com- the West Dallas Youth Farm, Brody Price Michael Buckley says the city nent that can ignite student involvement. munity and the world. featured on UT Arlington Joel Quintans of the future will combine GOING GREEK 26 Prime example: La Sweet Vida campaign, —Kathryn Hopper homepage. – @kevinws high-rise structures with UNIVERSITY PHOTOGRAPHERS Social fraternities and green terraces and public Robert Crosby sororities continue to play an Honored to have @UTArling- spaces featuring massive Beth McHenry important role in the lives of ton as a #TAMEST15 sponsor media boards. many Mavericks. Tweets supporting #cancerresearch EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR There are many things I'm go- versity of Texas at Arlington students with spinal cord and #cancertreatment in OF UNIVERSITY PUBLICATIONS COMMUNITY 15 ASSURING SUCCESS 30 ing to miss about #UTA, and - @utarlington) injuries. – @RayHNeilsen Texas. – @TAMEST Mark Permenter UTA students and professors The University expands @shelleywigley is one! Thanks – @She_Mannequin team up with Mission Arling- ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT FOR hands-on research for being an amazing profes- UTA is about the only thing Musicians show advantages ton to tackle diabetes. COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING opportunities for sor :) #PRstudent #graduate Congrats to Hunter Pence @paulcwindle and I have in in long-term memory, UT P. David Johnson undergraduates. – @amandatcruz and winning the WS! Proud common. He has mad art Arlington research says. of his accomplishments and skills. – @trying2write – @AhaClassical PRESIDENT PATHWAYS TO Big THANK YOU to leadership with the Giants. Vistasp Karbhari COLLEGE @UTA Alumni magazine & 34 Another UTA alumnus doing Tomorrow is the day! Visit- Hung out with my people to- UTArlington Magazine is published Through a range of support @utarlington for including great! – @UTAMavsAD ing University of Texas at day and the @utarlington girls three times a year by University programs, UT Arlington helps Brooklyn’s Battle in the latest Arlington. Making my dreams basketball squad: Ally, Chaun, Communications for all alumni, as high school students navigate edition! #nostigma Glad to see you on Twitter, @ become reality, one day at a Morgan and Artavia. well as for faculty, staff, and friends the road to higher education. – @LovedayKimberly Kaci_Hickox! You had many time. – @Danicaa15 – @ls5694236 of the University. Reproduction in of us supporting your efforts! whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. GALLERY 16 Congratulations @fredperpall Thank you for your service. Congratulations, @paulc- The University of Texas at Columns Houston native Stephen @utarlington Distinguished – @cbpolis windle!! I just read Gallery on Arlington has published a new The comments and opinions Lapthisophon, senior lecturer Alum Award. – @ mrmicahali UTArlington Magazine. study that may revolutionize expressed in this magazine do TALK 7 in art and art history, uses art Craig H. Neilsen Founda- – @Simeon_Benson how animals are categorized. not necessarily represent Senior film major Christian to examine senses other than Getting my old transcripts. I tion establishes scholarship – @ReptileReport those of The University of Texas Vasquez traveled to sight. miss my #collegedays (@Uni- program for UT Arlington The University of Texas at Ar- at Arlington or the staff of Washington, D.C., to make UTArlington Magazine. lington has to be very proud @TheEllenShow Could you Copyright © 2015, The University of a film commemorating the of former baseball player maybe swing by UT Arling- Texas at Arlington. An equal oppor- 50th anniversary of the Alumni News Hunter Pence. Go Giants! ton? – @kayleekalina tunity/affirmative action employer. Civil Rights Act of 1964. – @DennisHarp56 NORMAN WARD 40 Inspiring story at Elkins! ON THE COVER CRASH COURSE 8 Alumnus Norman Ward, Dillon Gee loves New York, Fabian signed with UTA today Photograph by Jonathan Zizzo In his Honors English class, a Fort Worth architect, but I'd guess a trade to Texas for wheelchair basketball. He Tim Morris asks students celebrates the joy of making wouldn't crush him. He's from has inspired me in so many to explore the various things. the area and went to college ways. – @_its43 relationships humans have at UT Arlington. with animals, including CLEMENT OSIMETHA 42 – @AnthonyDiComo YOUR THOUGHTS? their own pets. Finance graduate Clement Send letters to the editor Osimetha honors his mother Jessie J is coming to UTA and to [email protected], from Nigeria with a scholar- that’s the greatest thing ever. or comment on magazine ship named for her. Congrats @utarlington for being named to Pres. Higher Educa- She’s the real queen. content at uta.edu/ tion Community Service Honor Roll! – @CityOfArlington – @shelbyso13 utamagazine. CAMPUS CAMPUS YouTube Tweets Trending Honored to have had an en- professor Ya'Ke Smith that lington Communication Day! At a Movin' Mavs game. 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I love him!! luck as you study and *hope- as thousands of alumni, ton.– @yoboyben – @COLIVEUS –@chettayoda fully* ace your final exams! students, faculty, staff, and – @UTARIresearch community members en- UT Arlington to lead $1.6 mil- Congrats to Kayci Moore for And Mavericks take the win!! joyed fun and festivities. lion research project focused signing her national letter Yea homecoming!! #uta There are as few as 10 scholar- Highlights included the Dis- on digital learning. of intent to play softball at –@danimals_x ships a year for student-ath- tinguished Alumni Awards, – @Ed4Online University of Texas Arlington! letes like Fabian. That's what The Bash dance party, – @AlexEverett10 Wonderful counselor update UTA is trying to change. Kimicalz Last Show going on Homecoming 5K run, chili Finally got a #UTA sticker on held by UT Arlington today! – @KENS5HSS RIGHT NOW. YASSS. Come cook-off, step show, street my new car (6 months old). The Starbucks on campus Kudos! 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