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Meet the Class of 2021 Excellence attracts

SPRING excellence. Get to know UTA’s outstanding new freshmen. PAGE 30 2018 PERFECT PLACES The Library DEPARTMENTS Mall looked very different in 1967. Just ask these 3 lovebirds. PAGE 42 Campus Buzz 5 Mav Roundup SPRING 2018 7 Postcard 8 Well Read Contents 11 Talk FEATURES 13 Scene 17 Crash Course 18 Gallery 20 Collected 23 Faculty Focus 25 Chat 27 Sporting Mavs 56 Class Notes 61 Class of 2021 Pioneers of the 20 Places on Digitizing Our In Memoriam 21st Century Campus You Histories The fall 2017 semester Didn’t Know brought a record-break- As the School of Social You Missed Preserving the histories Work celebrates its 50th of underserved groups is ing freshman class to Whether you’ve visited anniversary, we take a paramount for ensuring UTA. Meet some of the campus recently or not, look at how the school has future progress. UTA’s outstanding students who you’ll enjoy this hefty 64 grown to meet the times professors are leading the were attracted to UTA’s dose of nostalgia and and make a huge impact effort. The Explainer reputation for excellence. Maverick memories. on our communities.

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VOL. XLI can still remember the smell SPRING 2018 CAMPUS BUZZ of the Central Library’s fourth floor, EDITOR that wonderful old-book smell. I Amber Scott From earlier remember the seemingly endless ART DIRECTOR today... rows of books and so many shelves Brody Price just a little wedged together that you had to Proud to be an alum ASSISTANT EDITOR something turn a crank to widen the row and Jessica Bridges to make find the book you wanted. Most of all, I & thrilled to be I Just one of the EDITORIAL y’all’s night! remember the suite tucked into a back CAPPA Building’s CONTRIBUTORS speaking there next #campuscat corner of the fourth floor—the Writing Herb Booth many cool features. #fluffykitty Center. Hillary Green Shima Hamidi week. #Represent #utarlington I started working as a tutor at the James Hollis @linda_malat Writing Center my sophomore year, Brent Ingram @LouDPhillips and it very quickly became my favorite Louisa Kellie Richard Kilwien place on campus. For the first time, I was REFLECTING ON Teresa Newton Greek BBQ with my favorite peeps! @VistaspKarbhari getting paid to work with words! Moreso, Lekan Oguntoyinbo » I hope you’re ready for a year full of dancing, laughing I was helping other students become Tommy White Teresa Woodard Schnyder better writers. I loved my coworkers and and Maving Up! @KingDillianSLAY made lifelong friends. It’s even the place OUR CAMPUS ART CONTRIBUTORS Melissa George where I met my husband. Joel Quintans There are other places I remember It was a happy Labor Day ASSOCIATE VICE after all visiting this lit- fondly, of course. Lipscomb Hall, where I MEMORIES PRESIDENT FOR lived my freshman year and met my best COMMUNICATIONS tle chipmunk of mine and Sana Syed friend. The Pizza Hut (long gone) next to feature “20 Places on Campus You Didn’t seeing his world through the Fine Arts Building where my friends Know You Missed” will reacquaint you VICE PRESIDENT FOR his eyes. Sigh. What can I UNIVERSITY and I regularly ate lunch. The old P.E. with the campus, give you a little window COMMUNICATIONS say? I’m a proud Maverick Building, where I took a volleyball class into what the campus looks like now, and Lynne T. Waters sibling! with friends. (I was terrible at it.) offer a peek at what it will look like in the PRESIDENT @akivalam_ Now as an employee, I’ve had the near future. It also provides you with lots Vistasp M. Karbhari unique opportunity to reconnect with of great information about how you can UTA Magazine is published the University and the campus on a reconnect with UTA. two times a year by Univer- whole different level. I’ve gained new We hope the feature and the rest of sity Communications for all favorite places—the CAPPA building is this issue inspire you to visit your alma alumni, as well as for faculty, staff, and friends of the Uni- full of art and interesting nooks—and I’ve mater, either for an upcoming event or versity. Reproduction in whole @UTAPolice sends seen how my old favorites have changed. just to take a literal stroll down memory or in part without written 3 officers and a permission is prohibited. Some a little, some a lot. (Ransom Hall lane. You’ll find the University is always sergeant to support isn’t a computer lab anymore!) ready to welcome you back with open The comments and opinions If you haven’t had the chance to visit arms. expressed in this magazine do the University the campus in a while, you might be sur- Amber Scott not necessarily represent those I was once told I wouldn’t graduate high of Texas Health of The University of Texas at school. Then it was feared I wouldn’t make it prised at the incredible growth we’ve ex- (’01 BA, English) Arlington or the staff of UTA Science Center at perienced, especially in recent years. Our Editor Magazine. Copyright © 2018, past my first year of college here. Here we are a The University of Texas at Ar- day away from graduation. Life is about defy- Houston Police. lington. An equal opportunity/ ing odds. What are you against. #UTArlington affirmative action employer. Come home safe! #InsertLionKingQuoteHere @kingdomseeker_ @UTAPolice

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omecoming 2017 came to UTA this fall, bringing an abundance of Maverick spirit with it. The cam- pus put on its blue-and-orange best—even our fountains got in onH the fun! All that spirit seemed to do the trick: UTA women’s basketball beat Incarnate Word, and the UTA men’s team conquered Loyola Marymount in their respective Homecoming games. All together now: GO MAVS!

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BEAT THE BUZZ

AFTER Following Mavericks as Postcardthey travel the world MALARIA STRIKES Researcher examines the impact of the disease At left, from left: Mara Alvarez-Delgado, on the human body Chrishawn Finister, Richard Valencia, Rebekah Chojnacki, Malaria kills more than 400,000 people Joslyn Krismer, and annually, according to the World Health Melissa Brown stand in front of the Sibelius Organization. Monument. Part of But most studies about fighting the students’ trip included a visit to the malaria focus on the mosquito-borne Helsinki University Library (above), the parasite that causes the illness while ig- largest multidis- noring the impact of the disease on the ciplinary library in Finland. body, says Marco Brotto, the George W. and Hazel M. Jay Professor at UTA’s Col- lege of Nursing and Health Innovation. BIG WINS Early in 2017, Dr. Brotto co-authored a study in the Malaria Journal that NATIONAL NO. 1s shows how the right amount of diet and UTA teams earn top rankings exercise can help lessen damage to the heart and skeletal muscles for those Last April was a big month for teams “This is the best team I’ve ever been afflicted by the disease. The study’s from The University of Texas at Arling- on,” says Morgan Rose, a sophomore other co-author was Mauro Marrelli, an ton. First, UTA’s 17-member Maverick nursing major and captain of the squad. internationally renowned entomologist, cheer squad took home top honors in “We have a great connection. I spend

parasitologist, and molecular biologist the National Cheerleaders Association more time with them than my family, so HOW: Through a ally, I was curious to with disabilities that “Support from society is who was a visiting professor at the col- collegiate cheer competition. Then, a they really are my family.” spring 2017 study see if the educational could be used in our crucial when making lege in 2016. scrappy team of student gamers claimed UTA’s Esports Club was completing abroad course system in Finland was American schools.” major changes in the as great as everything – C. F. educational system. Their study shows that people with first place in the Heroes of the Dorm its Heroes of the Dorm run at about the The No. 1s just WHY: “I had never I had heard that it was. The trust placed on keep coming. moderate or high levels of malarial in- National Championship on ESPN. same time. The March Madness-style This fall, UTA’s traveled outside the Having some Scandi- LESSONS THEY teachers is paramount fection who maintain healthy diets and The cheer squad’s first-place recog- tournament featured 64 schools from online Master Finland and country before. Having navian heritage also TOOK BACK HOME: to student success, of Education Sweden a university-planned made the trip very spe- “When you give stu- along with exceptional exercise regularly will be in a stronger nition came in the Small Coed Cheer across the United States and Canada in curriculum trip with peers I cial for me.” – R.C. dents more choices, teacher preparation.” and instruction WHO: Mara Alvarez- trusted made it an easy and you differentiate – M.A.D. position to vanquish the disease. They Division I category. The team was judged playing Heroes of the Storm, a multiplayer was ranked also will return to wellness sooner. on its execution of stunts, pyramids, online battle arena video game. UTA was No. 1 on College Delgado, Melissa first leap into the world “I was really interested lessons and focus on Choice’s list of Brown, Rebekah Cho- of travels beyond the in learning about how actual education and “I gained a better under- “People would not feel so tired and tumbling, and overall sharpness during 29-0 during the tournament, ultimately the nation’s top jnacki, Chrishawn Fin- borders of the United other countries serve overall student health, standing of the pos- weak if they have targeted intervention,” two days of intense competition against defeating Louisiana State University in 35 programs. ister, Joslyn Krismer, States!” – M.B. children with disabil- the students will per- sibilities for change Only three and Richard Valencia, ities. I was hoping to form well in school and in our educational Brotto says. “The better shape you’re groups from all over the United States. the finals in Las Vegas. The grand prize other Texas universities PhD students in ed- “Study abroad has been learn about any new have a better attitude system. I came home in, the more prepared you are to fight The honor marks the squad’s fourth was free tuition for each team member’s appeared on ucational leadership on my bucket list as programs or interven- and sense of well- inspired and hopeful.” infection.” consecutive title and fifth since 2010. remaining collegiate years. the list. and policy studies a student. Addition- tions used for students being.” – R.V. – J.K.

6 The University of Texas at Arlington Magazine uta.edu/mag Spring 2018 7 WHAT ARE YOU READING? Are you reading a book by a UTA author? Did you write your own tale of wit and wonder? Let us know at [email protected].

Every Pig Got a Saturday by Mike Farris Fascinating books ’77 BA, Political Science by Maverick authors Wellto fill your library Read While on their honeymoon, a couple crosses paths with an escaped killer, resulting in tragic consequences. What follows is a deadly game of cat and mouse that takes them from Barbados to Dallas and The Man in the High back again. Castle and Philosophy: Subversive Reports From Another Reality Edited by Bruce Krajewski, chair and professor in the Department of English, and Joshua Heter The Man in the High Castle, a novel by Philip K. Dick and a popular Ama- zon television show, tells an alter- BIOGRAPHY native present in which Germany and Japan won World War II. In SPORTS this compilation by Drs. Krajew- ski and Heter, 22 professional HISTORICAL FICTION thinkers take a deep dive into NAVAL the philosophical issues raised HISTORY BIOGRAPHY by the story. Shooting for the Full Circle: A Arredondo: Last The Battleship Depression Desper- Record: Adolph Refugee’s Tale Spanish Ruler of Holiday: The Naval ado: The Chronicle of Toepperwein, By Joe Vitovec Texas and Northeast- Treaties and Capital Raymond Hamilton Tom Frye, and ’74 BA, Urban Studies Sharpshooting’s ern New Spain Ship Design By Sid Underwood Forgotten Controversy Joe Vitovec recounts the by Bradley Folsom, by Robert C. Stern ’71 BA, English Lecturer in the Depart- ’83 MS, Computer Science By Tim Price journey of a young man torn Part of the Barrow gang, Ray- ’85 BA, English ment of History and Engineering from his country during the mond Hamilton was born in a Former Fort Worth Star-Tele- course of two major wars. The Joaquín de Arredondo was In Battleship Holiday, Robert C. tent in Oklahoma and died in gram sportswriter Tim Price protagonist ultimately lands one of the most influential Stern investigates the treaties a Texas electric chair. In this tells the real-life story of the in America but finds that and ruthless leaders in North curtailing and restricting book, Sid Underwood details sporting-guns superstars who freedom can come at a terrible American history. Bradley battleship construction after the life and death of the noto- chased world records—and price. Folsom’s in-depth biography World War I, including a look rious career criminal. how it went wrong. takes a lively look at his life. at technical developments and how well these modern ships stood the test of war.

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Miso Kim Junior, Art/ MAVERICK ECOSYSTEM Painting Home country: STARTUP A South Korea When did you You’re originally How is UTA helping first become from South Korea but support your interested in art? came to Arlington future plans? TalkI’ve had an interest in to study abroad Faculty members are RUNAWAY art since I was young, as a high school very supportive of me and a big part of the freshman. What as a growing artist. reason was my artist was that adjustment parents. It is a blessing like? Did Arlington Do you think cre- SUCCESS to have affectionate surprise you? ativity is exclusive parents who always Studying abroad in to artists? In other Alumnus leverages Maverick showed delicate America alone was words, can anyone be network into successful and wise ways of and is always hard. creative? entrepreneurship self-expression. Encountering and In my personal opin- overcoming the lan- ion, anyone can be cre- Local Arlington resident Scott Parsinen What inspires you? guage barrier were the ative, but not many can I believe everything hardest since I did not actually execute and (’94 BA, Business) started his company, can inspire me in learn English before use their creativity to Cadmus Dental, by participating in many ways. I came to America, change something typ- UTA’s StartUp Lounge, an innovation unlike many other ical to something new. You attended the Yale international students. space that provides workshops and University Norfolk Arlington in particular Just for fun, what’s holds interactive discussions to help Summer School of did not surprise me, your favorite color? BIOINKED entrepreneurs move their business Art program. What but America in general I value every color that was the selection astounded me in cul- exists on this earth. ideas or companies forward. Close to process like? tural ways. It was and ENGINEERING 400 students, faculty, and commu- The Yale program is is a valuable experi- nity members have passed through highly competitive, ence to communicate and they only select with various different BLOOD VESSELS the StartUp Lounge’s EpicMavs and 26 students each year cultures in one country. EpicMavs Deep Dive entrepreneurship internationally. That Innovative approach to printing blood courses. prestigious reputation What’s next for you vessels offers hope for kids was a big pressure after you graduate? “Through EpicMavs, I was able to during the application I am planning on going Printing blood vessels isn’t quite as the same rate as a child’s body, making network with amazing fellow entre- process. to graduate school. simple as opening a document and multiple surgeries necessary to match preneurs and get the support I needed How did you feel clicking “print,” but Yi Hong, bioengi- that growth. during the difficult startup process,” when you found out neering assistant professor, is working While 3-D printed tissue-engineered Parsinen says. Cadmus has seen great you were accepted? on improving the process. blood vessels are being explored by success, and now Parsinen is developing Even though I was confident in my work, I Through a $211,000 grant from the other groups, Hong’s approach could additional opportunities for Cadmus could not believe I was National Institutes of Health, Dr. Hong allow researchers to create viable, pa- and UTA. selected to attend the is developing bioinks that can be used tient-specific blood vessels that are less “Under our Strategic Plan 2020 Bold program and receive the scholarship. to create unique tissue-engineered fragile than current tissue-engineered Solutions | Global Impact, the Univer- blood vessels using a 3-D printer. These blood vessels. sity aims to be at the vanguard of nur- bioinks will allow doctors to create new “The development of new blood ves- turing budding entrepreneurs who will blood vessels for children with vascular sels has been a daunting challenge,” says create products, services, and high-qual- defects, which are difficult to treat with Michael Cho, chair of the Department ity jobs in our community and contrib- the methods used for adults. The more of Bioengineering. “Dr. Hong’s approach ute to the world through their intellec- common artificial vascular grafts are offers a feasible alternative to overcome tual talent and unwavering fearlessness,” not ideal because grafts do not grow at the challenges involved.” says President Vistasp Karbhari.

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DESIGNING WOMAN BRUSH WITH

TURTLE POWER FAME ...and tortoise, too. Student wins Halle Above, a Spiny turtle shell and, Berry website contest at right, an Im- pressed tortoise Veronica Sanders has learned chances shell, both among are worth taking. many on display Sanders was a teenage mom with at the ARDRC. few career opportunities. Her husband urged her to go back to school, and at The University of Texas at Arlington, she discovered a passion for design. As an interior design student and mother to three children, Sanders has little free time. But she is thankful for a few mindless moments spent on Facebook in late 2016, when a post from BRAINIAC actress Halle Berry caught her attention. The movie star had just announced a contest to redesign her Hallewood web- MAPPING NEW site. Sanders entered. A couple of months later, her phone TERRITORY rang. On the other end of the line, an un- Alumnus uses innovative techniques in neuropathology familiar voice asked if she was Veronica Amphibian and Sanders. Then she heard, “Congratula- Synapses began firing when Ronald standard electroencephalogram (EEG), Reptile Diversity tions! You won!” Sanders was confused. Swatzyna (’97 MSSW; ’04 PhD, Social which records electrical activity or brain Research Center “I won what?” she asked. The answer took Work) walked back into the social work waves, and quantitative electroenceph- West Campus her breath away: “You won the Halle- building on UTA’s campus. He was re- alogram (qEEG), which allows Swatzyna wood contest. This is Halle Berry!” minded of a paper he wrote on biofeed- to create brain maps using advanced It’s hard not to feel a little creeped out in the Amphibian and Berry flew Sanders to Hollywood, back 22 years earlier when he was earn- mathematical and statistical analysis. Reptile Diversity Research Center (ARDRC). Filled with rows of where the two collaborated on a site to ing his master’s degree. With that visit, He says that classes he took at UTA Scene jarred dead amphibians and reptiles floating in preservation debut in late 2017. the U.S. Air Force veteran and firefighter helped him connect big data to its appli- “Even though this is a big step in my was inspired to earn his doctorate. cation in linking neuronal abnormali- fluid, the center could challenge even the most stoic scholar. career, I still feel like I’ve got work to Dr. Swatzyna is now director of elec- ties with presenting symptoms. But spend some time with Carl Franklin, biological curator of do,” Sanders says. She plans to pursue a tro-neuro analysis research at the Tar- “Because of that and my many pub- the center, and you’ll gain appreciation for what it really is: a career in restaurant and hotel design. “I now Center in Houston. He’s using inno- lications and presentations, I’m on the rare look at a whole world of biodiversity. “It’s a celebration of want to design a space that’s so beautiful, vative techniques to identify and treat leading edge of personalized medicine people from all over the world will come root causes of neurological conditions. linking neuropathology to symptoms, that diversity,” he says. “It represents decades of scientific in- see it.” These techniques include use of the regardless of diagnosis,” Swatzyna says. quiry and discovery.” Turn the page to get an inside view.

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INSIDE VIEW Home to the largest herpetology collec- tion in Texas, the BABY BLUE LEAPING LIZARD RUBBERNECKER ARDRC surpassed Known as a mon- The dusky gliding Another live friend key tree frog, this lizard, often called at the ARDRC is 200,000 speci- small amphib- a flying lizard, is this snake-necked mens from about ian is found in known for its ability turtle. The aquatic 90 different coun- the rainforests of to leap and glide species is native tries this year after Venezuela. long distances. This to Australia and is an extensive dona- one was collected in known for its long, tion from the Uni- Indonesia. curving neck. versity of Louisi- LIVE FRIEND The ARDRC is home ana at Monroe. The RATTLED to some live speci- The Western dia- center is closed to mens, too. Pictured mondback rattle- the public, so enjoy here is the cen- snake is a venom- this special sneak ter’s Texas indigo ous snake found peek inside. snake, native to throughout many Texas and Mexico. southern states, California, and Herp History Mexico. 1956 1990s The center is The collection founded as a continues small natural to grow, history speci- containing men collection about 100,000 by William F. specimens by Pyburn, UTA the turn of the professor century. emeritus. 2004 1970s The entire Dr. Pyburn be- collection gins traveling moves from to the jungles the basement BIG SAL of Colombia. of the Life Sci- The Chinese giant There, he ence Building salamander is the collects unique to the newly largest amphibian specimens to constructed in the world. It can bring back to Amphibian and grow to more than 5 the University Reptile Diver- feet long and weigh that result sity Research over 100 pounds. in a number Center. SNAKE IMPOSTER of scientific Tricky, tricky! The discoveries 2017 legless lizard is considered The University found throughout valuable to of Louisiana the world in a vari- the field of at Monroe do- ety of habitats. This herpetology to nates 50,000 specimen was col- lected in Colombia. this day. specimens, LIVING LARGE bringing the The biggest frog on 1980s center’s count Earth is the goliath The collection of specimens frog. It occupies a undergoes to more than small area of Cam- tremendous 200,000. The eroon, where this growth, ex- donation rep- specimen was col- panding from resents nearly lected, and Equato- about 3,000 every species rial Guinea. specimens to of reptile and around 60,000 amphibian by the end of that exists in the decade. Louisiana.

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CHEMICAL REACTIONS

THE SCIENCE DO TRY THIS AT HOME GUYS AND GALS CHEMI- LUMINESCENCE Ambassadors inspire STEM learners What you’ll need: One part class session and three parts chemical reactions, colored flames, and Two light sticks (frequently explosive reactions, UTA’s science am- even some well-timed explosions. seen at bassadors entertain and educate with Averaging about 110 shows each year, hardware or camping experiments and the old “hand on fire” this program has engaged over 100,000 stores) ANNOUNCEMENT trick. As 200 elementary school students students, teachers, and parents through One drinking glass contain- file into a UTA classroom, they eagerly interactive learning since 2008. Not just ing salt water and ice await the show to come. Like a mad sci- some boring textbook, this program One drinking entist’s laboratory, the scene is set with reveals how fun science can be. glass contain- LEADING ing hot tap colored beakers and containers labeled “Our science ambassadors are stu- water. Safety ARCH 4556 Design Studio “flammable” and “volatile”—two words dent leaders from every background you note: Don’t use water that is Crash(Parallel Construction) Course that fairly accurately describe the show. can think of,” says Greg Hale, executive hotter than EXCELLENCE You’ll hear the same disclaimers on director and chief mad scientist. “We the tap. Renowned scholar, an episode of MythBusters. “Don’t try want our audience to not just be excited Steps: OLLEGE COURSES don’t 1. Turn out the leader joins UTA this at home,” the ambassadors stress, about the science, but to see themselves lights. typically make national progressing through exciting displays of reflected in the ambassadors.” 2. Bend one The Maverick family grew even stronger light stick news, but in late spring, a (activating this summer with the addition of Teik C. the chemical College of Architecture, Lim. Dr. Lim joined UTA as provost and process to make it glow) Planning, and Public Affairs vice president for academic affairs. and place it in the drinking Ccourse was making headlines in Lim previously served as dean of the glass contain- College of Engineering and Applied Sci- ing salt water newspapers from places as far- and ice. ence at the University of Cincinnati. In 3. Bend the flung as California and Washing- his five years there, he helped guide the second light stick and ton, D.C. Students in architecture university through significant growth in place it in the drinking glass Lecturer Brad McCorkle’s senior enrollment, reputation, faculty size, cor- containing hot porate partnerships, research funding, tap water. design/build program, Parallel and endowments. Observations: Construction, spent the semes- “I would like to thank the search Which reaction happened ter designing and building mi- committee for recruiting an exceptional faster? Which reaction glows cro houses on a plot of land near scholar, researcher, and advocate of col- brighter? laboration and global engagement,” says campus. President Vistasp Karbhari. In his role, Lim works closely with Dr. Just how “micro” are these houses? One is only Karbhari to provide overall leadership 360 square feet, while the other is 390 square feet. The for the campus. As provost and vice pres- two tiny houses use high-efficiency HVAC units and ident for academic affairs, he oversees were sprayed with a high-rated insulation. The units academic administration and student also have metal skins that reflect a large amount of radi- success programs. ant heat. Metal roofs allow for rainwater harvesting and “UTA’s aspiration to become the solar energy collection. McCorkle says the tiny houses model 21st-century urban research uni- have received some interest from nonprofit organi- EXTRA CREDIT versity, an institution on the move, and zations and private individuals who have odd-sized residential lots. Big Little House: Small creative use of space, the outstanding team President Houses Designed by light, and details can Karbhari has assembled are what at- Throughout the development of these tiny houses, Architects, by Donna make a very small tracted me to this position,” Lim says. students gained hands-on experience in all facets of the Kacmar, is the primary space seem much design/build process, from planning and budgeting to book McCorkle assigns larger and more open, “The University already has all the nec- to his students for the elevating the experi- essary elements to achieve its ambition. all of the factors that play into physical construction. course. “It’s a great ence of the space. Some I believe my experiences position me “Not only do our architecture students experience the resource for smaller of the decisions stu- complete process of taking a project from inception to homes designed by dents made in design well to collaborate with the deans and architects,” he says. “It and construction were faculty effectively and to support UTA’s completion, they also gain insights into those processes gives the reader some based on some of the commitment to access and excellence.” beyond what a paper studio can address,” McCorkle says. insight as to how the ideas in this book.”

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Prince GalleryVarughese Thomas A striking voice from the Indian diaspora

HE NEW YORK TIMES called the work of Prince Var- ughese Thomas (’92 BA, Psy- chology) “an endearing mar- riage of high and low.” They wereT reviewing his diptych “For Regret,” which was part of a larger collection about cultural disloca- 2. tion at the Hammond Museum in New York. 3. 1. “PORTRAIT OF The associate professor “My fellow students STEPHEN COLBERT” of art at Lamar University, and I had such a passion LightJet print on me- who was born in Kuwait and commitment to tallic paper, from the Newsmaker series but became a naturalized learning, making art, and U.S. citizen, often explores being challenged by our 2. RESURRECTION such cultural complex- professors and our peers,” Video still from a six-minute looped ities in his art, primarily he says. “I am grateful video using single- through photography, for this period in my life channel video, stereo, video, and drawing. because it instilled in me and binaural audio Thomas says his love of a work ethic that I hold 3. “VALAIS, SWITZER- art was rekindled at UTA even now. Those introduc- LAND: MARCH 13, when he decided to minor tory steps in the arts still 2012” From The Space Be- in the subject at the end of hold a strong foundation tween Grief and Morn- his undergraduate career— for how I conduct myself ing series, charcoal on he even stayed an extra as a professional while Stonehenge paper year to earn the credits continuing my education 4. “GREAT that he needed. and creative exploration.” GRANDMOTHER” Giclee print on me- tallic paper, from the Ancestors series

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Camp Bowie Army Day from the Fort Worth Star- Telegram Collection Collected LEAF AND STEM TRANSFER SUPPORT UTA professor earns top grant for research

Yi “Leaf” Zhang made history when SAFER FLIGHT she became the College of Education’s first National Science Foundation (NSF) PLANE GAINS Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) grant recipient. The assistant Researchers help Boeing build better aircraft professor received the award for her pro- The University of Texas at Arlington has aircraft platforms. Looking forward, on posal to help community college transfer received a $600,000 grant from Boeing the Department of Defense application students more easily and quickly attain to test composite components. The side, Lockheed Martin has been ordered degrees in STEM fields. researchers involved hope to develop to produce more than 3,000 F-35 aircraft. Dr. Zhang’s grant is expected to total protocol for determining when those Similarly, the U.S. Army and the heli- $452,257 during the next five years. Hers components might fail. Industry offi- copter industry are facing the challenge is the only CAREER award for a Texas cials believe the research could lead to of replacing more than 6,300 military researcher funded by the NSF’s Division longer-lasting aircraft. vertical lift aircraft. of Undergraduate Education. Andrew Makeev, professor of me- Advanced polymeric composites “I hope to develop a community col- chanical and aerospace engineering are playing a major role in the design of lege transfer student typology or defini- and director of the Advanced Materials high-performance and lightweight air- tion of distinct subgroups,” Zhang says. and Structures Lab, will lead the project. craft structures. However, the remaining “From there, I’ll discover the relation- Endel Iarve, a professor of mechanical useful life of these structures is uncer- ships between reference group member- and aerospace engineering who works in tain due to the complexity of failure ship and transfer students’ STEM choice, the UTA Research Institute’s Institute for mechanisms and their susceptibility to performance, persistence, and STEM Predictive Performance Methodologies, manufacturing irregularities, which may baccalaureate degree attainment.” is the co-principal investigator. be precursors to structural damage and She also plans to provide a better “At the end of the research, Boeing and impose risks that cannot be lessened understanding of how transfer students the Air Force want to understand and exclusively by field testing. navigate their way to college and success Last summer, Special Collections was awarded a aid to understanding how Texans responded to have confidence that our analysis can be “What Dr. Makeev is doing could have in STEM fields. used to predict the remaining useful life significant implications on aircraft “This could lead to the development $25,000 grant from the Texas State Library and World War II,” says Rebecca Bichel, dean of libraries. of composite airframe structures,” design and certification,” says Erian of tailored support for transfer students,” Archives Commission to continue digitizing film “We appreciate the Texas State Library and Archives Dr. Makeev says. Armanios, chair of the Department of Zhang says. “We believe the findings can negatives documenting the transformation of Fort Commission’s support in helping us provide access Composite aircraft began dominat- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineer- also suggest effective intervention and Worth during World War II. The images show young to this unique collection.” Above, soldiers of the ing the commercial aircraft market with ing. “Developing a capability to predict prevention programs to help transfer the production of the Boeing 787 and composite airframe strength and dura- students avoid taking missteps as they men in military recruiting stations, women selling 142nd Infantry walk through a simulated gas attack Airbus A350, and they will continue to do bility is bound to have industry-wide progress to obtaining baccalaureate war bonds, and more. “These images are a valuable at Camp Bowie in Brownwood, Texas, on April 7, 1941. so thanks to expected upgrades of legacy implications.” degrees in STEM fields of study.”

20 The University of Texas at Arlington Magazine uta.edu/mag ILLUSTRATION BY RICHARD MIA Spring 2018 21 MAV ROUNDUP

LET IT FLY Julian Rodriguez Lecturer, Communication

AIRPORT What past currently working on accomplishment the establishment of Faculty Focus makes you proudest? the Hispanic Media For the last eight years, Initiative (HMI), a I’ve been working program in the De- GUIDANCE nonstop on the de- partment of Commu- velopment of a Span- nication focusing on UTA faculty member ish-language televi- the advancement of examines airport sion newscast at UTA, Hispanic media educa- sustainability a program unlike any tion, journalism, and other in the nation. We research. HMI is the Meghna Tare, executive director of UTA’s call this project UTA response of UTA News News en Español. I en Español’s unpar- Institute for Sustainability and Global have succeeded in alleled success; it ad- Impact, has been named to the Commit- many ways and failed dresses urgent needs tee on Economic and Social Sustainabil- miserably in a few found in the media others, as expected. industry and secures ity for Airports by the Transportation But in this constant the continued devel- Research Board. The board provides tide of success and opment of world-class independent objective analysis and ad- defeat, I’ve learned that education at UTA. this project is not only vice to the nation to help solve complex important because What are you most problems and inform policy decisions. of what we have been looking forward to? “I am the only representative from a able to achieve, but I look forward to the TRIVIA PURSUIT also how fast we have progress of HMI. This university campus on the committee of learned to recover from program will continue 11 people,” Tare says. “My participation our failings. Today, to propel our students ARE YOU to unmatchable lev- NEW NEURO will give us a greater understanding of UTA News en Español SMARTER is nationally recog- els, advance media THAN A the sustainability needs of airports and nized and buoyed by research in historically BRAIN CHAMPIONS will open up new research collaboration major media corpora- neglected areas, pro- BOWLER? and partnership opportunities.” tions, supported by the vide an environment in Test your Student team conquers Brain Bowl Ford Motor Company, which public-private neuroscience UTA was recently recognized for published in academic partnerships thrive, knowledge with A UTA team won the 2017 Brain Bowl, nandez, a psychology major; J.C. Holt, a earning the Sustainability Tracking, As- journals, welcomed at and substantially in- these Brain Bowl questions. outsmarting the defending champions biology and psychology major; and Ariel sessment and Rating System Silver rat- national and interna- crease UTA’s national tional media confer- and international visi- from the University of Texas at Dallas. Elmore, a psychology graduate who be- ing through the Association for the Ad- 1. Name the ences, engaged in bility while further en- most prevalent The trivia event was organized by the gan her doctorate in neuroscience this vancement of Sustainability in Higher international media abling the University u l i a n r o d r i g u e z believes that good journal- inhibitory Center for Biomedical Neuroscience at fall. The team mentor was Linda Perrotti, Education. The University has programs content exchanges, to continue to lead the amino acid ism has the ability to change the world for the and celebrated at the way in Hispanic media transmitter in UT Health San Antonio. associate professor of psychology. in areas such as energy efficiency, green highest levels by the education in America. the brain. The Brain Bowl, a premier event of The questions asked during the Brain purchasing, carbon management, waste better. It’s probably the biggest reason why he’s National Association of 2. Sensory Hispanic Journalists. projections Brain Awareness Week for the neurosci- Bowl cover many fields of neuroscience reduction, and passionate about his work as a communica- from the lateral ence community, includes three rounds research, including neurophysiology, water conservation. geniculate nu- tor and a teacher. “Journalism is the maximum What are you excited cleus terminate of short-answer questions that increase neuroanatomy, neurochemistry, neuro- “Meghna’s work at UTA improving our about right now? in what area of expressionJ of the human condition, a generational UTA News en Español in difficulty. The final round consists pharmacology, and more. environmental footprint, along with her the cortex? has outgrown itself of a single complex challenge question, “UTA’s team took on this challenge experience developing a sustainabil- opportunity to improve the quality of life of our so- and now demands a Stumped? We where teams wager points they have and beat out great teams from across ity action plan for DFW International ciety,” he says. “Working with our younger genera- higher ceiling; we are are, too. Check TROPHY CLUB accumulated in previous rounds. Texas,” says psychology Chair Perry Airport, have provided an excellent basis out the answers tions is a privilege of unprecedented importance— In 2017, five alumni of on page 26. UTA’s team included Brandon Butler, Fuchs. “It clearly reflects on the lead- for this participation on a national level,” the UTA News en you have in your classroom those who will steer the Español program who graduated in 2016 with a degree in ership of UTA in the growing field of says John Hall, vice president for admin- received 18 Lone Star anthropology and biology; Josimar Her- neuroscience.” istration and campus operations. world away from harm and toward prosperity.” Emmy awards.

22 The University of Texas at Arlington Magazine ILLUSTRATION BY KEN ORVIDAS uta.edu/mag Spring 2018 23 MAV ROUNDUP

REEF RESEARCH SAVING CORAL UTA professor leads study on coral immunity

During the past three decades, envi- immune system of coral coupled with the ronmental changes—including global application of a trait-based model. warming—have likely led to the sharp “Coral diseases don’t affect all coral with Nafees Alam increase in coral disease in reefs around species in a reef the same, and some coral (’02 BBA, Business the world. Unhealthy coral reefs can’t are more susceptible to certain dis- Administration) support the fish and other forms of life eases,” Dr. Mydlarz says. “A reef is made WORD POWER Entrepreneur, that make reefs such vibrant and diverse up of many different species of coral. If a DRG Concepts ecosystems. disease kills off one species of coral in a Laura Mydlarz, associate professor reef, that’s going to greatly affect the reef of biology, is leading a new study aimed community as a whole. We want to learn WINNING Did you always want cious food in beautiful my career that is con- at quantifying how susceptible coral why some coral species are more tolerant Chatto go into business? settings that our guests tinuing to shape how species are to disease by examining their of certain diseases.” My entrepreneurial want to come back to I proceed in business. immunity through a series of novel ex- Clay Clark, professor and chair of the interests started early, time and time again. Sharing best practices in the fifth grade. My We are known for re- and the camaraderie periments and approaches. The project UTA Department of Biology, says the STORYTELLER friends and I pooled vitalizing areas with among business lead- is funded by a two-year, $220,331 grant project is an example of the important Undergraduate student our comic books and great energy wherever ers provides so much from the National Science Foundation’s work Mydlarz is doing to shed more light then “leased” them out we open our locations— benefit, and dedicating receives prestigious award for other kids to read and for being a catalyst time to learn from oth- Division of Ocean Sciences. on the ties between climate change and and enjoy. We devel- to bring more to areas ers and share insights The project will focus on coral reefs in the delicate ecosystems that have been It’s no surprise that Frederick Tran, who oped a whole card sys- where we do business. as business leaders is the Caribbean off the U.S. Virgin Islands. adversely affected by that change. He received his degree in critical languages tem and tracked it—and key. and international studies in December we were profitable! What do you count as The site was chosen due to the high diver- notes that her research puts important All throughout my your biggest profes- Do you have advice for sity of coral found there and the presence focus on global environmental impact, 2017, can craft a good story. His prowess studies at UTA, I was sional successes? anyone considering of white plague disease, which can cause which is one of the four pillars of the with words was recognized earlier this always extra interested I am honored to entrepreneurship? year with a UT System Regents’ Out- and inspired when I have helped build a If you decide to be an rapid tissue loss in coral, affects many University’s Strategic Plan 2020 Bold learned about busi- company that now entrepreneur, you need coral species, and can cause partial or total Solutions | Global Impact. standing Student Award in Arts and ness leaders who had provides 400-plus to be prepared to give colony mortality. The project will use “Dr. Mydlarz has been studying for Humanities for short fiction. The honor brought their unique employees with op- it some time. Give it fosters excellence in student perfor- ideas to the market portunities and ways some time, and give it immune-challenge experiments that will years how environmental changes are with success. After to provide for their all you have. Starting quantify novel components of the innate affecting the ability of coral to fight dis- mance, rewards exceptional students, great experiences with livelihoods and fami- and running your own ease and has contributed a great deal to stimulates the arts and humanities, major corporate brands lies while growing as business is not a six- and promotes continuous quality in following graduation, professionals. It is so month gig to success. our knowledge of coral immunity,” the spark of entrepre- rewarding personally It takes time to grow Dr. Clark says . “This research will add education. neurship that began to be able to contrib- your ideas and realize to that knowledge and help us to better His winning story, “Airstrikes,” is a at a young age was ute to our employees’ success. short-fiction piece about a doctor who ignited into great successes and to help inform and encourage conservation.” opportunities for me lead a business that is Nafees Alam was suffers a terrible loss while serving with leadership at making life better in honored as a distin- with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in DRG Concepts. the community with guished alumnus Yemen. News stories about bombings food and experiences at the annual Dis- Tell us more about that our guests enjoy tinguished Alumni of MSF hospitals in Yemen were Tran’s your company. again and again. I am Awards last Novem- inspiration for the story. DRG Concepts is additionally honored ber. Learn more about This year, he was one of two students the only indepen- to be working to make all the honorees on dent restaurant this company’s growth page 56. recognized by the selection committee, operating com- possible and help take comprised of experts in creative writing pany in Dal- care of the company from outside the UT System. Tran is the las with multi- as a vital business that ple successful has a leadership posi- third UTA undergraduate to be honored. brands: Dallas tion in Dallas, in Texas, “I couldn’t have written this story Fish Market, and in the American without the knowledge I gained in the Dallas Chop economy. House, Wild College of Liberal Arts—whether that be Salsa, and Chop To what do you owe the writing styles I studied in Russian House Burger, these successes? literature, the techniques we learned in all with origi- Throughout my studies nal locations and work, I have delib- creative writing, or the French I was for- in downtown erately spent time con- tunate to pick up through the language Dallas. We are necting with business courses,” Tran says. “[This award is] a centered on leaders whom I meet providing and respect. This is a testament to the outstanding faculty we really deli- very important part of have here at UTA.”

24 The University of Texas at Arlington Magazine uta.edu/mag Spring 2018 25 MAV ROUNDUP

SPOTLIGHT MAVERICK SPEAKERS Alumni return to headline annual lecture series

The Maverick Speakers Series got a little more Maverick this year, with a 2017-18 lineup that has featured two alumni: Lou Diamond Phillips (’85 BA, Fine Arts) and Roland Fryer (’98 BA, Economics). Phillips has enjoyed great success as an actor, director, writer, and producer. The La Bamba and Stand and Deliver star returned to UTA in September to talk about his career. After graduating from UTA, Dr. Fryer AT THE CONTROLS went on to earn his PhD in econom- ics from Penn State University. He’s SPORTING PHILANTHROPIC currently the Henry Lee Professor of Economics at Harvard University. His GAMING lecture covered his research into fixing M AV S education in America. Alumnus has raised nearly $1 million for charity Local entrepreneur and privately B A T T E R S U P Don’t try to convince UTA Library online video streaming. With his brother funded space explorer Anousheh Ansari employee and former student Britt and a few buddies, he hosted a 72-hour- made her Maverick Speakers Series LaRiviere that spending 72 hours playing long gaming marathon, streaming video appearance in October. She detailed her MAVS TAKE THE PRO FIELD a video game isn’t productive. His mar- while they played The Legend of Zelda. journey to space—from her early life as UTA faces Baylor on March 6 at Globe Life Park athon gaming sessions bring in serious They didn’t want their efforts to be an Iranian refugee to developing her A new favorite spring tradi- says Coach Darin Thomas. “For played at the home of the Rang- as the Mavs earned a walk-off money, yet he keeps none of the profits a waste of time, so they organized the own company, Prodea Systems, to reach- tion for UTA baseball fans is years, our relationship with ers, with UTA facing off against win over Texas in 2015. for himself. gaming marathon like a telethon. BRAIN ing the International Space Station. watching the Mavericks host a the Rangers and the Arlington the best foes in the region, “It’s a great place to play,” “At last check, we’ve raised more than The number of players and viewers BOWL If you haven’t had a chance to enjoy marquee opponent at Globe Life community has been wonderful, including University of Texas, Thomas says. “You don’t have to $720,000,” he says. “It’s absolutely crazy. has steadily grown in the almost 10 QUIZ a Maverick Speakers Series lecture this ANSWERS Park, home of the Texas Rangers. and we are fortunate to have the Texas Tech, Texas A&M, TCU, and get your guys ready to play. We One million is within reach. I never years since their debut, when they raised (see page 22) season, Michael Pollan, best-selling On March 6, the Mavs will chance to play at Globe Life. We Oklahoma. always bring in quality oppo- thought it would be.” $1,100 for St. Jude Children’s Research author and sustainable food advocate, host powerhouse Baylor Univer- have had some great crowds and Last year, UTA posted a 5-1 nents, and it is always a great 1. Gamma-ami- In March 2008, LaRiviere, then a UTA Hospital. “TheSpeedGamers”—as they nobutyric acid will visit UTA in late February. In March, sity in a 6:30 p.m. matchup. have put a tremendous product win over fourth-ranked Texas crowd. Any time you can do that, journalism student, was tasked with are called now—have quite a following (GABA) Gretchen Carlson—broadcast news an- “It is always a great opportu- on the field since 2013.” Tech in front of 4,259 fans. It it’s a plus for your program.” blogging for a class. He chose to blog and quite a future. 2. Primary chor, journalist, and TV host—will close visual cortex, nity for our student-athletes This marks the sixth consec- marked UTA’s second win at For ticket information, visit about gaming and was intrigued by a “I’m still having a lot of fun,” LaRiviere also known out the 2017-18 season. Learn more at to compete at Globe Life Park,” utive year that the Mavs have Globe Life in the last three years, utamavs.com. technology in its infancy at the time: says. “There’s no end in sight.” as V1 uta.edu/maverickspeakers.

26 The University of Texas at Arlington Magazine uta.edu/mag Spring 2018 27 COSTA RICA ADVENTURE B-BALL ABROAD UTA women’s basketball enjoys team-building and season prep in a new locale

Since returning from a summer tour of est. One special day included a visit to a Costa Rica, the UTA women’s basketball local orphanage, where the team and its team is still basking in the experience of coaching staff were able to experience a the eight-day, four-game adventure to day in the life of local kids while giving Central America. The journey south cat- back to the community. A+ apulted the team into the 2017-18 season, “It was really exciting to be able to ex- PEAK ATHLETES with chemistry being as tight as ever perience the team in a different setting,” approaching tipoff last November. says senior Rebekah VanDijk. “We see SMART During the summer tour, UTA played each other every day in school and in the LESSONS ON four games over four days with match- gym, but to see my teammates in that Senior Erick ups against the University of Ottawa environment was really inspiring.” Neal com- and the Costa Rican National Team. The After returning to Arlington, VanDijk mands the ball SPORTS during UTA’s The team vis- early-year action gave the coaching staff has looked back at everything gained THE MOUNTAIN ited La Paz Wa- Student-athletes earn eventual win terfall Gardens and players a chance to build in aspects from the trip and knows that the team Student-athletes embrace over UT Dallas. Nature Park in of practice they would usually not get to was able to grow together and set them- top academic honors San José. From leadership on Colorado trip left: Crystal take advantage of until October. selves up for a special 2017-18 season. Allen, Cierra A total of 122 UTA student-athletes were SNAPSHOT Outside of the gym, the days were “The trip has already helped us­­­—in On a leadership retreat to the glorious SERVICE Johnson, Coach honored recently by the Sun Belt Con- Krista Gerlich, packed with experiencing San José, practice, the intensity has been really mountains of Colorado over the sum- ference as members of the conference’s CHAMPS Miranda mer, eight UTA student-athletes from LeJune, Shelby Costa Rica. The team took part in a city high,” she says. “Being able to play other Commissioner’s List and Academic The UTA HIGHLIGHT REEL Richards, and tour, explored the local marketplaces teams propelled everyone to be really the baseball, softball, and track teams Student-Ath- As we head into a new season, let’s take a look back at Rebekah Honor Roll. VanDijk. and visited waterfalls in the rainfor- excited for what is to come.” spent seven days whitewater rafting, The Commissioner’s List recognizes lete Advisory UTA Athletics’ recent achievements and accolades hiking, and camping. Committee student-athletes who maintained a 3.5 was honored “This was a valuable life-skills experi- or higher grade-point average during for its volun- BASKETBALL—MEN’S National Fastpitch Coaches Association’s ence for our student-athletes,” says Tim the 2016-17 academic year, while the teer work in The defending Sun Belt Con- All-Academic team for the fourth con- Kennedy, student-athlete development the Arlington ference (SBC) champion men’s secutive year. Academic Honor Roll awards those community, specialist. “I got to witness them get basketball team was the overwhelming student-athletes who maintained a earning the GOLF taken out of their comfort zones, make GPA between 3.0 and 3.49. Sun Belt Con- favorite in the preseason poll of SBC the needed adjustments, and press ference SAAC Women’s golf debuted with a “Certainly, we are proud of the coaches. Sun Belt Conference Stu- through their challenges.” Community team of six players, including achievements of our student-athletes Service Cham- dent-Athlete of the Year senior forward Some of those challenges included standout freshman Ava Schwienteck, in competition,” says Jim Baker, director pion award for Kevin Hervey and senior Erick Neal, one hiking up to high altitudes and climbing 2016-17. who led the team in all five fall events. of athletics. “But our commitment to of the nation’s top point guards, earned and camping in inclement weather. academic success, earning a UTA degree, spots on NBC Sports’ 2017-18 Mid-Major VOLLEYBALL “I learned there are better ways to han- Preseason All-America teams. and being fully prepared for the next Maverick volleyball wrapped dle adversities in your life,” says Tori Shel- phase of life is a top priority for our ath- BASKETBALL—WOMEN’S up its fall season in November, ton, a senior on the track team. “At the letics program.” end of the day, you need to evaluate what The Lady Mavs basketball team the first with new coach J.T. Wenger. The 2016-17 season was extremely you did and the possibilities of making it picked up votes in the USA successful overall: Not only did more TRACK AND FIELD better the next time. I am just thankful Today Sports Coaches’ Poll, a first in pro- than half of UTA’s student-athletes earn The UTA men’s track and field that Tim took us on this trip so we could gram history in the preseason poll. Sun Sun Belt academic honors, but the ath- team swept the SBC’s cross discover these things about ourselves.” Belt Conference coaches picked the team letics unit also finished just four points country, indoor, and outdoor titles in Fostering relationships was a tre- as the preseason favorite for 2017-18. away from winning the Bubas Cup, the 2016-17, the second time since 2014 the mendous byproduct of the leadership re- Sun Belt Conference’s annual all-sports BASEBALL team claimed the “triple crown.” The treat, and those bonds are sure to live on championship trophy—earning UTA After winning the Sun Belt men’s cross country team finished as well after their athletic careers conclude. a third-place finish out of all Sun Belt Conference Western Division runner-up at the fall Sun Belt Confer- “You won’t look back at your ERA—you Conference teams. Championship, Darin Thomas was ence championships while the women’s are going to remember the relationships UTA’s 220 student-athletes con- named Sun Belt Coach of the Year. squad placed eighth. you made,” says sophomore Logan Aus- cluded the spring semester with a Coach John Sauerhage snagged a trio tin, a pitcher on the baseball team. “That 3.1 cumulative grade-point average, SOFTBALL of conference Coach of the Year awards is what I am going to remember the most. marking the fourth-straight year UTA’s The Maverick softball team to give him a total of 31 during his tenure I went in not knowing anybody, and I athletes have averaged over a 3.0. had 11 players named to the at UTA. made some friends that will be lifelong.”

28 The University of Texas at Arlington Magazine uta.edu/mag ILLUSTRATION BY CHRIS GASH Spring 2018 29 The 2017 fall semester ushered in the biggest, most academically advanced class in UTA’s history. Read on to learn a little more about this new generation of students—and meet a few of them, too.

by amber scott photography by trevor paulhus

30 The University of Texas at Arlington Magazine uta.edu/mag SpringSpring 2018 31 THE ENTERTAINER COLE PERRINE Undeclared Major

Born and raised in Arlington, Cole is a man with a camera and a mission to spread happiness. He got into making fun, quirky films in high school and is passionate about the medium now. “The world we live in needs all the joy it can get,” he says. “There’s a lot of discontent surrounding us, and I’ve always loved telling jokes and making the people around me laugh—so I fig- ured, why not use film to spread any good I can outside my circle?” Cole, who graduated in the top 20 here’s a certain energy that takes percent of his class, says the decision to go to UTA was an easy one. Not only over any university in the fall. Bundled did his dad, aunt, and uncle graduate up in cozy attire, students bustle about from UTA, but he also received a Pres- idential Scholarship that outshone of- on college campuses cradling hot coffee and beaming bright fers from rival universities. He’s con- smiles. That’s the idea, anyway. Here at UTA, we do fall a lit- fident that UTA will provide him with a strong foundation for professional tle differently. Think T-shirts and iced coffee. But the bright success—which he hopes one day will smiles are the same. Everyone gets into the spirit of new begin- lead him to a career in the TV or film i ndust r y. nings. This is especially true for our incoming freshmen, who “Anything anyone can do to defy the are taking those first major steps toward independence, ready norm is excellent in its own way, be- cause it’s not about the result alone,” he to take on college life and then go on to change the world. says. “Nothing can get done without UTA's fall 2017 incoming freshman class the year before. The average SAT score of emotion and drive to make a change. also represents a major milestone for the incoming students also rose. I’ve seen excellence all around UTA University—it is the largest in our history, “UTA’s growing reputation as a leading in the students, the programs offered, with 3,346 new students from across the academic university and a path to suc- and the growing campus as more United States and around the world. This cess has resulted in more high-achieving students choose to be Mavericks.” constitutes a 12 percent increase over the and highly motivated students choosing 2016 fall semester. us,” says Troy Johnson, vice president for The new class is also the most aca- enrollment management. “The overall The class of 2021 was demically accomplished, with 65 percent academic excellence of the entire fresh- mostly born in 1999, of entering freshmen having graduated man class is an important indicator that making them the tail KIDS THESE DAYS end of the millennials. in the top 25 percent of their high school UTA is a rising star.” Check out more fun class. A record 261 new students were So just who are the dynamic students facts about these accepted to UTA’s Honors College, an who make up our record-breaking fresh- OUT OF SYNC newest freshmen. increase of more than 60 percent over man class? For them, Justin Timberlake has always MEET (SOME OF) UTA’S been a solo act. CLASS OF 2021.

32 The University of Texas at Arlington Magazine uta.edu/mag Spring 2018 33 THE DREAMER TAIWO- BAYONLE OLAYIWOLA Aerospace Engineering Major

Bayonle has stars in her eyes and speed in her feet. The stars are cour- tesy of a favorite TV show she watched “My generation when she was little—a space-focused cartoon that sparked her interstellar is going to interests. The speed? Well, she just loves track and field. When it came change the time for her to choose a college, she wanted a university that would give her an avenue to explore both interests. world for “I knew UTA had a great engineer- ing program,” she says. “I also thought the better.” I had a good chance to walk on to the track team, which is fantastic in its own right.” Bayonle, who ranked in the top 10 percent of her graduating class, was one of 1,200 students statewide cho- THE PIONEER sen to join NASA’s High School Aero- space Scholars program. Of that group, she was one of 200 selected for an ISAAC TORRES onsite experience at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Mechanical Engineering Major Her involvement with NASA made Isaac spent his childhood language, he also excelled an impression—so much so that she in a small community in in his studies, graduating plans to work there after graduation. the Sierra Madre Orien- No. 5 in a class of 426. Bayonle hopes to inspire other women tal mountain range, which “Being constant and fear- with her success and show them that runs through northeastern less were the key features they can do anything. Mexico. that helped me learn the “My generation is going to change “It’s a beautiful place sur- language and succeed in the world for the better,” she says. rounded by nature,” he says. school,” he says. “I had fun “They just need opportunities for suc- “However, there is a lack of with friends while learning cess and excellence. When I came to health services, and educa- at the same time.” UTA, I saw excellence everywhere.” tion is scant. Children must After graduation, Isaac migrate to other places—the plans to earn his mas- U.S., most of the time—to ter’s and PhD. After that, start working to sustain he wants to help students KIDS THESE DAYS themselves and their fami- like him pursue degrees in lies who stay behind.” higher education. Isaac immigrated to the “I would like to give back SCREEEEEEEE U.S. with his father when he to the Maverick community They’ve likely never was just 15 and entered high by funding scholarships,” heard the screech of a school unable to speak En- he says. “I want to be able dial-up modem. glish. But in three years, he to take them away from the not only taught himself the worries of college debt.”

34 The University of Texas at Arlington Magazine uta.edu/mag Spring 2018 35 THE NURTURER DEBORAH ESTRADA Nursing Major

Deborah’s baby brother was sick, and her family’s normal doctor wasn’t available. But Deborah didn’t worry “I want to at all—a nurse practitioner was there to help them. Her skill and genuine bring joy to care assured Deborah that her brother would be fine. And while she had children always planned to go into the health care field, it was that day in the doc- while helping tor’s office that Deborah’s dreams were fully clarified. “That nurse practitioner was so them be confident in her work and very kind and reassuring,” she says. “I realized healthy, too.” I wanted to be like her, and I still do. THE HEALER I want to bring joy to children while helping them be healthy, too.” As the No. 37 graduate in a class of ELIZABETH about 420, Deborah had a lot of op- tions when it came time to choose a HOANG college. She was leaning toward a Microbiology Major rival university until she visited UTA. A campus tour convinced her that this Like most good things in Elizabeth was saluta- was the place where she could learn to life, Elizabeth’s career plans torian of her graduating be the best in her field. were decided over a pie. class. She says that hard “I could see that UTA had a posi- She was about 8 when work and a dedication to her tive community that keeps students she visited the medical prac- studies were instilled in her involved and brings out the best in tice of a family friend and got by the incredible work ethic them,” she says. “Because of this, I feel a firsthand look at the work of her parents. like we as students have the opportu- he did, not only as a doctor, “When one parent was nity to open up and find out who we but also as a church volun- finished with school, they really are.” uta teer who gave aid to those in would work to provide for a dditiona l r eporting by peggy fredrickson need. While Elizabeth was the family while the other there, a couple dropped by went to school,” she says. to deliver a pie in appreci- “My family had to move ation for his kindness and from apartment to apart- generosity. She decided then ment out of convenience for KIDS THESE DAYS that she’d become a doctor. the one job that supported “Although I might have us. I didn’t want my fam- been just thinking of the de- ily to go through the same ALL SMILES licious rewards at the time, thing, so I am making a They’ve never it’s always been my dream promise to be successful lived in a world to help other people,” she for not only myself, but for without emojis. says. them as well.”

36 The University of Texas at Arlington Magazine uta.edu/mag Spring 2018 37 PIONEERS of the 21ST CENTURY As UTA’s School of Social Work celebrates its 50th anniversary, faculty and students are spearheading a culture shift and forging new paths in research, learning, and social justice. by antwan williams

ypically, you would relegate robotic and “Collaborations with other disciplines to address social needs are part of our wireless technology to the realm of engineers multidisciplinary approach to research and scientists. In most cases, you’d be correct. at UTA,” says Holli Slater, coordinator of T research for the School of Social Work. However, in the School of Social Work at The University “It’s cutting edge, and it’s taking a holistic of Texas at Arlington, groundbreaking and innovative approach to improving health and the human condition.” interdisciplinary research has become a core part of the MULTIDISCIPLINARY school’s identity. The key is collaboration, and social RESEARCH work professors—working closely with colleagues all Domestic violence is a pernicious issue that threatens the health and safety of over campus—have become pioneers in their creative one in four women and one in seven approaches to addressing society’s pressing issues. men in the U.S. every year. Researchers in

38 The University of Texas at Arlington Magazine ILLUSTRATION BY STEPHAN SCHMITZ uta.edu/mag Spring 2018 39 the School of Social Work, in collabora- Elsewhere, UTA’s social workers are nursing; and Kelly Visnak, associate Uni- case management functions for the ref- tion with researchers in the Colleges of engaging with various and wide-ranging versity librarian, will create and conduct ugee clinic, which is housed in the Agape Engineering, Education, and Science, are departments on campus to help support a needs assessment of the urban-based Clinic in East Dallas. In addition, she working toward a solution. aging and underserved populations. American Indian population of North and Beverly Black, social work professor Right now, the researchers are quan- Noelle Fields and Ling Xu, both as- Texas, where there is a virtual absence of and Jillian Michelle Smith Professor in tifying an individual’s sistant professors in the School of Social scholarship on their medical, social, and Family Violence Research, recently col- awareness of their rising “Collaborations Work, are collaborating with Julienne cultural situation, despite general aware- laborated to address teen dating violence anger. Pinpointing the with other Greer, assistant professor of theatre arts, ness of an urban Indian health care crisis. by educating resettled refugee youths in brain signals associated disciplines and UTA Research Institute research sci- Both the NAO project and the part- Dallas about healthy relationships. with anger could eventu- entists Kris Doelling, Mike McNair, and nership with the Urban Inter-Tribal Cen- ally lead to the develop- to address Jeongsik Shin to help improve the psy- ter of Texas received Interdisciplinary Re- COMMUNITY-FOCUSED ment of a wearable device social needs chological well-being of adults. They’re search Program grants from UTA in 2016. According to the National Alliance on that detects when the are part of our doing so with the help of a 2-foot-tall The grants were awarded to proposals Mental Illness, one in five children ages brain waves associated multidisciplinary robot named NAO that performs Shake- that reflected innovative ideas address- 13-18 has or will have a serious men- with anger begin to in- spearean sonnets, tells stories, dances, ing high-priority issues in society. tal illness. Further, about 50 percent of crease. The device would approach to and answers questions. The researchers “All these awards represent important students age 14 and older with a mental signal to the wearer that research at UTA.” believe interacting with NAO will allow research innovations and could create a illness drop out of high school. an outburst is imminent, older adults—who often suffer higher real impact in society,” says Duane Dimos, “Trends suggest that many more giving him or her the opportunity to ex- rates of loneliness, anxiety, and depres- vice president for research. “By taking children need treatment and can benefit ercise learned techniques to calm down sion—to experience more social con- advantage of the multiple perspectives from earlier treatment to prevent or or even leave the situation. nectivity, thereby lessening feelings of offered by interdisciplinary research, the ameliorate the impact on their develop- Peter Lehmann, professor of social isolation and mitigating depression. winning teams have proposed new ways ment,” says social work Professor Alexa work, notes that mitigating instances of Another project aims to help the of attacking real-world problems, again Smith-Osborne. Daphene it will utilize UTA’s Urban Farm, spon- addiction, are afraid to come forward. We domestic violence could be extremely Urban Inter-Tribal Center of Texas to demonstrating the commitment of our To that end, UTA’s Center for Clini- Woods, mas- sored by the Department of Planning and help them find doctors for prenatal care, ter’s student beneficial for society as a whole. assess the needs of the American Indian faculty to the highest level of scholarship.” cal Social Work has partnered with the in social work, Landscape Architecture, as the test site. treatment, and case management.” “Interpersonal violence is a serious population in North Texas. Maria Scan- Arlington Independent School District to is an intern social problem that impacts millions of napieco, professor of social work; Paul provide free treatment for students who in the play TEACHING OUTREACH therapy room A GROWING RESEARCH HUB MODELING SOCIAL JUSTICE women and children in this country on Conrad, assistant professor of history; Each semester, the School of Social Work, show signs of mental health disorders of the Center In addition to faculty research, the school The School of Social Work’s approach to a daily basis,” he says. “It’s an incredible Barbara Raudonis, associate professor of through its Office of Field Education, or issues. Dr. Smith-Osborne directs the for Clinical is home to two research centers: the serving society through innovative re- social problem that has psychological, places social work students with more clinic, which includes a staff of licensed Social Work. Judith Granger Birmingham Center for search, collaboration, and strategic out- emotional, and financial costs to every than 600 agencies and organizations clinical social workers and master’s-level Child Welfare (CCW) and the Center for reach is modeled by Scott Ryan, School of community in this country.” throughout Texas and across the country. interns. Addiction and Recovery Studies (CARS). Social Work dean. Dr. Ryan is a member of This equates to more than 600,000 volun- “This collaboration serves an import- Established in 1983, the CCW serves the Bikers Against Child Abuse Inter- teer hours annually. ant need for many of our students and as a research and resource center for national (BACA) nonprofit organization. “As part of the requirement to complete families,” AISD Superintendent Marcelo Texas, the Southwest, and the nation in Last summer, he rode his motorcycle and their degree, our Bachelor of Social Work Cavazos says. “Providing this opportu- the advancement and dissemination of conducted a cross-country bike tour to students must complete 480 hours of nity for counseling is one step to improv- knowledge to improve the conditions of advocate for abused children. Along with Meet NAO, the robot that’s supervised field education training, while ing the future of our students.” vulnerable children and their families. social work Professors Anne Nordberg providing com- our Master of Social Work students, de- In another youth-focused initiative, The school’s other center, CARS, pro- and Michael Killian, Ryan partnered panionship to pending on their academic backgrounds, Courtney Cronley, associate professor of vides evidence-based, trauma-informed with BACA to conduct a research study the elderly. must complete 480 or 960 hours of super- social work; Larry Nelson, associate pro- services in prevention, intervention, and examining the impact the bikers have on vised field education training,” says Diane fessor of kinesiology; and David Hopman, recovery support services for addiction. helping children and families. Mitschke, associate professor and MSW associate professor of landscape archi- Founded in 1995 and located on the UT “I wanted to show our students program director. “Our students don’t tecture, plan to design and test a project Southwestern Medical Center campus, that making lives better for others is a have to wait until they graduate to make called GOE! (Gardening and Outdoor CARS offers a unique program that helps concept they should embrace now and a difference. Through their field intern- Engagement) that aims to increase the pregnant mothers who are addicted to continue throughout their careers,” Ryan ships, they’re already making a difference physical activity and improve the mental opioids. says. “As we celebrate our 50th, I want our in the communities and organizations health of youths who are homeless and “Women and their babies who have faculty, students, and alumni to sup- IT TAKES A VILLAGE they serve throughout Texas.” at high risk of negative mental, physical, neonatal abstinence syndrome and are port the community that helped create Did you know the Dr. Mitschke is also a part of the effort and behavioral health outcomes. facing withdrawals receive resources our school and to continue our holistic School of Social Work to volunteer and give back to the com- The long-term goal is to develop an through recovery support, parenting approach to interdisciplinary research was founded thanks munity. Since July 2012, she has volun- evidence-based curriculum that could classes, and products that help reduce the and experiential learning. This is our way in large part to a huge teered every Sunday to manage a local be replicated in other communities stress of withdrawal,” says Debra Woody, of thanking the countless organizations community effort? nonprofit health clinic that provides nationally. The project will use advanced associate dean for academic affairs and di- and individuals in Texas that helped For more on the history of the school, check low-cost physical and mental health care data collection technologies already rector of CARS. “The purpose of the Preg- make our school a top-ranked social out the expanded story to resettled refugees from Myanmar. available in the School of Social Work nant/Postpartum Intervention Program work program and one of the largest in online at uta.edu/mag. Mitschke manages social service and and the Department of Kinesiology, and is to identify women who, because of their the nation.” uta

40 The University of Texas at Arlington Magazine uta.edu/mag Spring 2018 41 PLACES ON CAMPUS YOU DIDN’T KNOW (And Some You Need To Get YOU MISSED To Know) f you haven’t visited UTA revisit the campus, take a peek in a while, you’re missing at future changes, and find out! The spaces you loved ways you can engage with UTA back then are still here—well, today. Remember, our campus most of them, anyway—and spans 420 acres, so we couldn’t campusI growth has brought possibly cover everything here! plenty of new places you may Come back for a visit soon and not have seen yet. Read on to see it all for yourself.

42 The University of Texas at Arlington Magazine uta.edu/mag Spring 2018 43 “You can find the best, most THE MAC quiet and peaceful moments at Best time to visit: Before the spare tire appears. the Planetarium. Especially at night! I The Maverick Activities Center is a state-of-the-art rec- revisited that place with my husband four reation facility that opened in 2007. As an alumnus, you years after graduating and a few months be- can keep your Maverick fitness level high by purchasing fore we got married. We didn’t know each other a membership card and working out whenever the MAC while at UTA, so it was special to make memo- is open. Learn more at uta.edu/campusrec. ries there together. Totally turned on some Al 3 Green and slow danced there. Love my UTA campus.” Fiorella Thomas (’13 BA, Spanish and English) CENTRAL LIBRARY Best time to visit: Finals week, so you can relish your post-college freedom. There’s just something about getting lost in stacks of books. If you haven’t visited the Central Library in a while, you might be surprised at some of the changes. The entire first floor is now home to the FabLab and PHONE Einstein’s Bagel Co. On the sixth floor, Special Col- HOME “I have lots of lections regularly hosts exhibitions that are open to memories at UTA, but one of the the public. Alumni can visit the library between 7 4more out-of-the-ordi- nary ones was in the a.m.-midnight, but an ID is required to gain entry. library phone booth. It was oddly gratifying to take a call during a study session and have an otherwise outdated piece of history still fulfill a purpose.” Joseph Clark (’13 BBA, Accounting) 6 THE PLANETARIUM COOPER Best time to visit: Showtime! MEET CUTE One of the three largest in Texas, UTA’s Planetarium “The Writing Cen- ter holds many STREET features a 60-foot dome projection surface and a great memories “The couches on the for me. It was my 5first job. The atmo- top floor of the library fully digital projection system with advanced soft- sphere was very were a great napping ware that can project stars, planets, galaxies, and relaxed, yet I felt I TRAFFIC? spot.” helped out a lot of “The best experiences virtually anything else onto the dome as it looks in students. Best of William H. Craft (’91 BA, I had at UTA were the real sky. The Planetarium is available for field all, I met my hus- Journalism) dodging traffic on band when he began trips and offers a variety of shows for the public, in- working there as well. Cooper Street. There Fourteen years and were no bridges then!” cluding pre-recorded programs, live presentations, three children later, I 2 Larry Kemp still think of it fondly.” (’80 BBA, Business and Q&As with Planetarium astronomers. Check Umma Ali (’99 BA, Administration) out the schedule at uta.edu/planetarium. Psychology) 44 The University of Texas at Arlington Magazine 1 uta.edu/mag Spring 2018 45 11 CAREER CENTER Best time to visit: When you’re ready to take NEW your career to the next level. The new Lockheed Martin Career Development Cen- FAVES ter is a hub for students and alumni seeking jobs and the marketable skills today’s employers require in the 10 workforce. Learn more at uta.edu/careers. UNIVERSITY CENTER Best time to visit: At the first stomach rumble. The E.H. Hereford University Center is not only home to the Food Court Plaza, but also the Connec- tion Café, Starbucks, and a small food market that’s changed names over the years. It’s also got a post COLLEGE PARK office, a bank, a ballroom, and a ton more. CENTER Best time to visit: Basketball season. College Park Center is UTA’s special events arena. It’s home to Maverick basketball and volleyball, and as of 2017, the WNBA Dallas Wings. If basketball’s not your thing, the center hosts events throughout the year. For the full sched- THE DRY ule, visit uta.edu/collegepark. GULCH Best time to visit: 1983 (Fire up your time machine!) Once upon a time, a 7 THE GREEN portion of the Uni- Best time to visit: Lunchtime in versity Center base- “I remember seeing spring. ment was dedicated Stevie Ray Vaughn The Green at College to a bar, the Dry play at the Dry Gulch in Park is a focal point Gulch.9 In accordance with the early ’80s.” of the City of Arling- the legal drinking age at the Duraid George (’85 BS, Ar- ton’s Center Street time, the Dry Gulch served chitecture and Environ- pedestrian trail. An students 18 and older. The mental Design) urban8 oasis and green bar hosted musical and space, The Green features comedy acts as well as a large lawn, seating, na- student performances and tive grasses and adaptive parties. The bar closed in plants, and a dry creek 1992, and the space is now bed that helps manage occupied by Shorthorn rainwater runoff. offices.

46 The University of Texas at Arlington Magazine uta.edu/mag Spring 2018 47 RANSOM HALL Best time to visit: We don’t recommend popping in here. But next time you’re on campus, swing by for a photo op against some beautiful old architecture. Constructed in 1919, W.A. Ransom Hall a one-stop shop for academic advising is the oldest building on campus. Back and many other services that foster stu- then, it was the administrative build- dent success. Next time you’re checking ing for Grubbs Vocational College (one out a show at the Planetarium (a neigh- of UTA's previous names). Today, Ran- bor of Ransom Hall), be sure to have a 12 som Hall is home to University College, look at this piece of UTA history.

ARCHITECTURE CAR TALK LIBRARY MALL COURTYARD “Well, the Business Best time to visit: During the holidays. Best time to visit: Whenever you need a break. Building parking Almost The striking green tile entryway of the lot may not be my always favorite spot, but bustling Architecture Courtyard opens onto an it was certainly with ac- extended patch of vibrant grass, shaded, where13 I spent the most tiv ity, t he tree-lined benches, and a beautiful time! I always had 8 a.m. Library14 Mall is classes, and I would arrive one of the pret- fountain. It’s no wonder this has been by 6 a.m. and sit in the car tiest spots on a favorite study spot for generations of to study. I used a flashlight campus. Come to see the books and cas- back for a visit in late November or throughout Mavericks. sette tapes for my language December to see the entire mall decked in its classes.” holiday best, with lights circling the trees and Linda Dipert (’01 BA, hanging from branches. Bring some hot choc- Marketing) olate and make it a fun family outing! 15

48 The University of Texas at Arlington Magazine uta.edu/mag Spring 2018 49 UNIVERSITY HALL Best time to visit: Next time you’re in the area and want to take a little detour. This unassuming building looks “Texas Hall was my favorite campus spot. It’s out over the Library Mall and fea- where fall graduation in tures a number of hidden gems, in- 1979 was conducted in the dark due to power failure!” cluding a 30-foot-long snake skele- Randal Wickersham (’79 BA, ton, an assortment of other reptile History/Pre-Law) specimens, and cozy couches per- fect for students who want to catch a16 nap between classes or have a quick study session before a big exam. SEIR BUILDING If you’ve driven up Coo- search by using the modern con- per lately, you’ve seen cept of research lab neighborhoods the steady progress of to drive cross-disciplinary collab- construction on the new oration. Each of the 12 research lab Science and Engineering neighborhoods will accommodate Innovation and Research multiple teams in a wide range of Building, a $125 million fields, from biology and bioengi- 17development on the southern edge neering to computational research of UTA's campus. Opening in 2018, and nursing. From the outside, the the SEIR Building will be the sig- building will provide a new, iconic nature facility for life and health southern entry to campus. To learn science research at UTA. The new more about the SEIR Building and building will feature state-of-the- its development, visit uta.edu/seir. art technology and advance re- TEXAS HALL TENNIS FUTURE FAVORITES Best time to visit: The next Maverick Speakers Series. Fun fact: The first performer ever to play Texas Hall COURTS was Louis Armstrong in 1965. Since then, it has “One of my favor- NEW DIGS ite places was the UTA has seen hosted a number of legendary acts, like Neil Dia- a surge of en- 20 tennis faci lity. I rollment over mond, Aerosmith, Rihanna, and many, many more. played on those courts the years, so 18the campus is grow- Until 2012, before College Park Center opened, it growing up and always ing to encompass it even hosted Maverick basketball. Student-athletes got a thrill being there, all. Construction is playing or just visiting. underway on a new called the stage home court and played their hearts parking garage, resi- So many hot days and dence hall, dining hall, out. Now, Texas Hall is back to its entertainment warm nights spent on and student center on those courts!” the west side of cam- roots, and you can experience it by attending events pus, all to be unveiled Norry Niven (’85 BA, Art/Film) in 2018. like the Maverick Speakers Series. 50 The University of Texas at Arlington Magazine 19uta.edu/mag Spring 2018 51 BY HILLARY GREEN ILLUSTRATIONS BY PETER HORVATH PETER BY GREEN ILLUSTRATIONS HILLARY BY them die. At UTA, researchers are working to ensure those voices will never be lost so so be lost will never to ensure those voices researchers are working UTA, them die. At record. from the historical to benefit can continue future generations that The stories of generations of progress can disappear when those who experienced experienced who those when disappear can progress of generations of stories The

52 The University of Texas at Arlington Magazine Spring 2018 53 full collection also includes thousands of ects on UTA’s campus is Preserving HER- DIGITIZE photos, negatives, and clippings from the story: Mapping Women’s History in Texas. YOUR OWN HISTORY Fort Worth Star-Telegram archives. Led by Sonja Watson, associate dean for Interested in Through the TDHC, researchers are the College of Liberal Arts, and Kenton memorializing a history for currently sifting through existing re- Rambsy, assistant professor of English future genera- tions? It’s easier cords to add to the collection. The TDHC and digital humanities, HERstory high- than you might is also actively working to expand the lights Texas women who have helped think! UTA Libraries collection. shape the public sphere in politics, busi- Starting in 2013, students in Rose’s ness, science, education, and more. disability history classes and her gradu- “We’re focusing on all women in Texas,” ate history students also began to collect Dr. Watson says. “We want to incorporate Who do you oral histories about disabled people’s as many women from different back- want to inter- view? is leathery hands rub together as he lives and the fight for equal access. Taylor grounds, cultures, and ethnicities as we Select your Long, a senior history major with a dou- can.” subject. struggles to remember. Visions of the past ble minor in women’s and gender studies To ensure the archive is as inclusive and disability studies, is focusing her as possible, HERstory has partnered with are fleeting in his mind. He recalls brief im- internship on the experiences of trans- the Spanish translation and interpreting gender people with disabilities. Long’s program at UTA to translate all docu- What do oral histories focus on the interaction ments into both English and Spanish. you want to ages of playing cowboys and Indians or cops know? between gender identity and disability. The HERstory project hopes to empower Develop a list of “Trans people and people with disabil- women of all races and cultures to partic- questions that and robbers with his brothers. When he was will create a full ities are often left out of the traditional ipate in academia and digital histories. picture of the historical narrative,” Long says. “I’m A College of Liberal Arts seed grant individual’s life a child, sprawling Dallas suburbs were still rural communi- story. excited to archive these stories to include allowed the project to get underway, and ties. He can’t recollect what he did for work before he had kids, them in the larger scope of American Watson was able to hire graduate stu- branch of the military. Oral histories and daily life continued, just as it did at home. history.” dents to research current archives for the biographies have been collected from On some occasions, however, the The TDHC website, funded through a Preserving HERstory collection. As with UTA alumni, faculty, staff, students, and Maverick veterans recalled their expe- but his voice lights up when he reflects on the love and joy he What tech- $25,000 Texas State Library and Archives other oral history projects, Watson and nology do you family members. riences in combat. In his own recorded Commission/Institute of Museum and her team are utilizing the Special Collec- need? Rex Latham, an alumnus of Arlington history, Wendell Nedderman, sixth has for his grandchildren. He remembers the first typewriter Determine what Library Services grant, launched in Oc- tions archive. audio and visual State College (one of UTA’s previous iter- president of UTA, remembered seeing tober 2016. As the only disability history In addition to collecting and ar- collection tools ations) and an Army veteran, has played kamikaze pilots at Iwo Jima and Okinawa he purchased for my grandmother, a writer, but gets a distant you will use. archive in the Southwest, the collection chiving the data, Watson and Rambsy are an influential role in identifying fellow when stationed in the Pacific during look when he recalls fears over the Vietnam War draft. is playing a critical role in preserving planning a digital gaming component. Corps of Cadets alumni to interview. World War II. the ongoing struggle to achieve disabil- “This will be a great way to enhance Latham served in the Dominican “You think there’s a possibility that it Earlier this year, I had the opportu- tories to ensure the preservation of tradi- ity rights and accessibility. Rose and her education of students at the K-12 level,” Republic, Vietnam, and Thailand from someday may be you, but also maybe not,” What materi- nity to interview my grandfather for tionally marginalized communities. colleagues are now expanding the project Watson says. als will help 1965-69. He was awarded the Silver Star he said. “So I didn’t worry about it. I was an oral history project. He suffers from beyond UTA and Arlington by reaching The current prototype will allow stu- the story? medal for heroic actions and joined the in pretty good shape.” Identify photo- Alzheimer’s, but some memories remain ARCHIVING ACCESSIBILITY out to disability organizations across the dents to use their smartphones to learn graphs, letters, Central Intelligence Agency after leaving Family members of military mem- untouched by the disease. His recollec- According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and Austin. about fascinating and notable women and newspaper the Army. bers also have been interviewed for the articles that tions give a sense of what life was like for nearly one in five Americans has a dis- The opportunity for a national audi- from the very same communities they will support the “This project is an important way to project. They reflect another side of the him, an average citizen coming of age in ability. As Sarah Rose, associate profes- ence to utilize the collection to explore live in now. By accessing this data in a oral history. preserve the military or military-related military experience—those who remain post-World War II America. While inter- sor of history and director of the minor historical perspectives on disability is new, interesting way, future generations personal experiences of the men and at home while their loved ones face viewing him, I realized I was preserving in disability studies, points out, many integral to the future of disability rights. of Texas students will have a dynamic op- women of the UTA community,” Latham danger. The site also features an in not only his past, but also the perspective people with disabilities don’t know their “Texans have long helped lead the fight portunity to learn about the women who says. “I hope my own shared military memoriam section dedicated to the of an entire generation. own history. Enter the Texas Disability for disability rights,” Rose says. “Their helped shape this state. What’s next? experiences and lessons learned will be Mavericks who made the ultimate sacri- Establish what In an admittedly much smaller way, History Collection. decades of advocacy are a key part of why you want to do useful—or at least entertaining.” fice defending their country. I was working at something research- UTA has been a leader in disability students with disabilities now have the VETERAN VOICES with the oral Since the project began, Digital Proj- Downing speaks to the importance history. Will ers at UTA are exploring in depth every rights, adaptive sports, and accessibility right to attend college like their peers, UTA has always been committed to sup- you share it at a ects Librarian Jeff Downing and his team of Maverick Veterans’ Voices and other family reunion? day. Going far beyond simple memory for over 50 years, but Dr. Rose saw a gap why sidewalks are accessible, and why porting the women and men who serve Host it on have interviewed at least three Corps of digital history projects at UTA when he collection, UTA’s oral history projects are in the disability history record. Working people with disabilities have the right our country. A partnership between UTA your website? Cadets alumni each year during the UTA points out that when people are gone, Submit it to an protecting and promoting often-ignored with UTA Libraries’ Special Collections to live in the community rather than be Libraries and the College of Liberal Arts archive? Military Science Hall of Honor ceremony their stories go with them. voices in several distinct areas. Through and Digital Creation teams, Rose began trapped in nursing homes or institutions. is ensuring that the stories of UTA veter- using video equipment originally funded “Recording their stories is important to projects like the Texas Disability History to identify and collect photos, articles, They helped remake the world full of ans are remembered. by the College of Liberal Arts. the historical record of what actually hap- Collection (TDHC), Preserving HERstory: and interviews related to disability possibilities for future generations.” The mission of Maverick Veterans’ Many veterans have spoken about the pened,” he says. “The recordings become Mapping Women's History in Texas, and history. UTA Libraries houses thousands Voices is to honor and preserve the ex- mundanities of life aboard a ship or on primary source material that can then Maverick Veterans’ Voices, researchers of photographs, letters, interviews, and DIGITIZING HERSTORY periences of the men and women of the a military base. Despite being halfway be used not only by UTA faculty and stu- are transcribing, and digitizing oral his- more predominantly from Texas. The One of the newest digital archival proj- UTA community who have served in any around the globe or in combat situations, dents, but by researchers worldwide.” uta

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FILL UTA is a great ing secondary school US IN teacher in North Texas You never call. 1969 university, and 1984 You don’t write. We schools. miss you! Email us at Ralph M. Cox my master’s Rhonda Harris [email protected] (BS, Mechanical Engineer- (BS, Civil Engineering) and let us know Kevin G. Sneed what’s keeping ing) retired as a senior degree helped was awarded the Water (BS, Architecture) has you so busy. principal from Tompkins open doors Environment Associa- been named a fellow of International, a global tion of Texas Lifetime the American Institute of supply chain consulting throughout my Achievement Award. She Architects. Sneed is part- firm. life, including is a member of UTA’s Col- ner and senior director lege of Engineering Board of architecture with OTJ an executive of Advisors and vice Architects in Washington, president of Tata and ROGER KRONE RAJ K. NOOYI position by D.C. (’81 MS, Aerospace Engineering) (’78 MS, Industrial Engineering) 1978 Howard. Chairman and CEO, Leidos Vice President & Global Head (Retd.), age 30. Supply Chain Centre of Excellence, Kelcy Warren Tata Consultancy —beth barrett Catherine D. Van (BS, Civil Engineering) Zandt (’07 ms, geology), received the Blue Ribbon (BSN, Nursing) has earned 1989 1991 Consulting Project Medal of Excellence for the designation Certified Doris Jackson Brett Cottrell Manager at Strategic Alumni Success from Kil- Nurse Educator. She is a (BSN, Nursing) was (BA, Communication) Project Management gore College. He attended professor with Navarro included in the Interna- has been named pastor of LLC night classes at Kilgore College’s associate nurs- tional Nurses Associa- the London First Bap- while working his day job ing degree program. tion’s Worldwide Leaders tist Church in London, in the East Texas oilfields. in Healthcare publication. Arkansas. TERESA WHITE MIKE RHYNER She is a specialist ICU (’88 BBA, Business Administration) (’81 BA, Journalism) nurse, cardiac nurse, and a David Lee President, Aflac U.S. Operations Sports Radio Personality, The Ticket 1985 legal nurse consultant for (MArch, Architecture) 1979 William Jackson & Associates. has been hired as senior Gladbach lass Kathy project manager for Dal- Schoonover- (BS, Civil Engineering; las architecture firm th+a. Shoffner ’97 BS, Architecture) The award-winning firm (BSN, Nursing) is the di- has been appointed 1990 specializes in education rector of the Nurses Chris- managing director of and health care spaces. Brian Burke tian Fellowship and edi- the western region of (BBA, Business) has joined tor-in-chief of the Journal Manhard Consulting, a PacWest Machinery as DISTINGUISHED DISTINGUISHED of Christian Nursing. civil engineering and HONORARY ALUMNI RECENT GRADUATE branch manager for surveying firm. FRANK & JANE NAFEES ALAM western Washington. 1992 ALEXANDER (’02 BBA, Business Administration) Owner, Franklyn Alexander, DDS, Inc. CEO, DRG Concepts Anthony Horton Bryant Wyatt Virginia Lynch C Owner, JAM Music & Sound 1982 (BS, Management and (PhD, Applied Mathemat- (MSN, Nursing) was rec- Economics; ’92 MS, Ac- ics) provided the keynote Jim Fant ognized for her efforts in counting and Finance) talk for the Research (BBA, Business) has been forensic nursing when was named to the board Council on Mathematics All the named executive manag- she received the John R. 2017 of directors for EXCO Learning 2017 Conference latest ing director of acquisitions Hunt Award in 2016 at the Resources Inc. He is chief in Fort Worth. He is a pro- for Westmount Realty Annual Scientific Meeting professional financial officer and fessor of mathematics at DISTINGUISHED Capital LLC in Dallas. Prior of the American Academy updates executive vice president Tarleton State University. to joining Westmount, he of Forensic Sciences in of Energy Future Holdings from our ALUMNI AWARD spent 12 years as senior Las Vegas. She serves on Corp. talented vice president at Addi- the American Academy of alumni all RECIPIENTS son-based Behringer. Forensic Sciences Initia- over the tive in Humanitarian and 1993 The University of Texas at Arlington honors exemplary alumni Tobi Jackson Human Rights. Steve Macdonald world. who have represented the University through professional (BA, Physical Education) 1986 (BA, Journalism) was NOTES achievement, community engagement, and loyalty to their has been elected presi- Debbie O’Brien honored with the Defense dent of the Fort Worth (BA, Music) won the 2017 Meritorious Service Medal alma mater. Each year, these alumni are recognized at the school district’s Board of Bayard H. Friedman HERO for his accomplishments Distinguished Alumni Awards banquet held on the UTA campus. Education. Award for most outstand- as Future Operations

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deputy director of the LLP in Omaha, Nebraska. UTA’s diverse tems) has been appointed CARD- ing, internal controls, and Navy Supply Corps from His practice focuses on 1997 vice president of supplier CARRYING operations. With nearly 12 2009 2012 2014 to 2017. He is now an counseling and defending student body is commerce—Asia Pacific years of accounting expe- Riyad Alsaid MEMBERS Holland Sanders Janice Michelle executive officer with the companies in matters of for Sabre Travel Net- rience, Datla previously (BS, Management Infor- one of the keys eyond the immediate popu- (BA, Public Relations) has Duncan Naval Sea Logistics Com- employment and tradi- work. He was previously served as chief account- mation Systems) was larity and credibility you get created Holland Collective, (MEd, Educational Lead- mand in Mechanicsburg, tional labor law. to its success regional director for after graduating from UTA, ing officer of Approach named executive director a broad-based market- ership and Policy Studies) Pennsylvania. Sabre Airline Solutions there are a number of ben- Resources Inc., a Permian of technology for the and value in efits for involved alumni. ing and public relations was named the 9-12 Di- in Southeast Asia and the FromB discounts to the Maverick Basin-focused oil and vision Teacher of the Year Rockwall Independent agency. Previously, she was the Dallas-Fort Indian subcontinent with Activities Center, UTA Bookstore, natural gas exploration School District. Previously, head of public relations by Tennessee’s Hawkins responsibility for sales and more, alumni receive several and production company 1996 he worked for the Dallas Worth area and great perks, all summarized when and marketing at the Fort County School System. and account management. based in Fort Worth. 1994 Matt Childs you sign up for the new alumni She teaches ninth grade ISD where he was the Food Worth Opera. Karen Hunnicutt beyond. I’m membership card. Check out physical science, ecol- (BS, ’99 MS, Civil En- Services Department alumni.uta.edu/benefits to get (MSSW, Social Work) is a gineering) has joined Director of Technology. proud to be yours today! ogy, and honors physical social worker for Kalispell HawkeyePedershaab a Maverick! science at Cherokee High Regional Medical Center’s Concrete Technologies as Brandon W. 2001 2006 School. inpatient rehabilitation O’Donald —sean kimiagar Sandi Sayda Major 2011 vice president of sales for McDermott officer at Mabank Inter- in Kalispell, Montana. North America. Childs was (BS, Civil Engineering) has (’13 Ms, geology), (MSN, Nursing), a nurse Ross Korkmas Andrew Feghali (BSN, ’06 MSN, Nursing) mediate School. She has president of the American been named a new prac- Geology Analyst at practitioner at Parkland (MS, Health Care Admin- (BS, Mechanical Engi- has been appointed to more than 13 years of ex- Tim Wadham Concrete Pipe Association tice leader of land devel- Upstream A&D Health and Hospital Sys- istration) has been named neering; ’16 MBA) is CEO the advisory board of the perience in education and (PhD, Comparative Liter- for the last 12 years. He is opment in the Fort Worth tem, was named the 2016 a “40 Under 40” honoree of Aeroblaze Laboratory, Texas State Alliance of school administration. ature) is the author of The credited with expansion of area for Pape-Dawson Texas Nurse Practitioners by Arkansas Business. The a company he created in YMCAs. She is director of Queen of France, a Junior the association. Engineers Inc. His local Preceptor of the Year at chief operating officer at 2016 that ensures that Tarleton State University’s Library Guild selection. experience includes the the 28th annual TNP con- Medical Center of South interior materials of American Airlines Center outreach center, which Arkansas, he joined MCSA planes meet fire safety James Ferrara ference in San Antonio. and Victory Plaza, Baylor is located on the Navarro 2004 in 2013. regulations. (MArch, Architecture) is Scott & White Medical College Midlothian Calandra building a classic villa, Center, five new Mansfield campus. Eddington Arun Mohan 1995 inspired by Italian archi- Independent School Dis- (BSN, Nursing) has been (BS, Computer Engineer- Eric Tiritilli tect Andrea Palladio, in trict elementary schools, Kenneth Sheets admitted to the Interna- 2007 ing) is a petty officer 2nd 2013 (MA, Political Science) was Oak Cliff. Ferrara studied (BA, Political Science) was tional Nurses Association. Jason Bass and more. class in the U.S. Navy and Elizabeth Bigler named senior counsel at Palladio while a student appointed to the Texas She is a case manager at (BS, Civil Engineer- is serving on one of the (BS, Architecture) was Lamson Dugan & Murray at UTA. Military Preparedness the Medical Center of ing) has joined MWM world’s most advanced awarded the Construction Commission by Texas Arlington and is on call at DesignGroup as a project ballistic missile subma- My experience Industry Association’s Gov. Greg Abbott. He is a Tarrant County College in manager in the land de- 1998 rines as an electronics at UTA 2016 Magnolia Award. The civil defense attorney at Fort Worth. velopment group. He has Charlene technician. Magnolia Award annually Payne and Blanchard LLP 10 years of experience in provided me PLAN TO MAKE AN IMPACT Parham recognizes outstanding and is a former member Jakki Opollo a variety of land develop- Peter Singer i f t s t o s u p p o r t u t a come in (BA, Exercise and Sports women in construction. of the Texas House of (BSN, ’08 MSN, ’12 PhD, ment projects spanning with a lifetime all shapes and sizes. Estate and Studies) is principal at (MBA, Human Resource She is a project engineer at Representatives. Nursing) received the both public and private planned gifts are often as unique Crownover Middle School Management) is the chief of success. I McCarthy Building Com- G Outstanding Nursing market sectors. as the individual donor and require keen in Denton. compliance officer at panies Inc. Graduate award from the am endlessly attention to detail to get them right. GIACT Systems, a payment Ethel Ransom Humani- Fortunately, the University has hired Holly Reed fraud reduction com- grateful for Sean Kimiagar tarian and Cultural Club a new senior director for gift and estate (BFA, Art) wrote the lyrics 2002 pany. He is responsible for the professors, (MS, Geology) is a geology in November 2016. planning to help you think through certain and music for Come Find Zach Cazares 2008 overseeing all compliance analyst in Upstream types of gifts that benefit you and make a Me, a Christmas musical (BA, Kinesiology) is princi- Nick Nelson and regulatory activities. administrators, A&D for Detring Energy lasting difference at UTA. presented at the Brook- pal of Bonner Elementary (MLA, Architecture) was Previously, he was the programs, and Advisors. field Theatre in Brookfield, director of compliance Kurt Bartley, FCEP (Fellow in Charita- School in Tyler. honored by the Fort Worth opportunities ble Estate Planning), joined the University Connecticut. 2005 Business Press as one of the at RealPage, where he led Lynn Malkawi this past spring from Regis University in Jenny Harstrom Uma Datla 2017 “40 Under 40” class. the anti-money laun- that UTA (BBA, ’16 MBA, Manage- Denver, Colorado, where he gained years (BA, Interior Design) has (MBA, Accounting) has The award recognizes suc- dering team and oversaw ment) wrote an opinion of experience in the intricacies of estate been named principal of joined RSP Permian Inc. as cessful young profession- all compliance-related shared with me. piece for the June 18 issue gifts. His experience will help you get the 2000 Lewis Elementary School its chief accounting officer. als who are outstanding initiatives. —Ricki A. Chase of The Jordan Times that most out of your assets. Rakesh in the Forney Indepen- She will be responsible in their industries and (’94 BS, ’96 MS, cites reasons for opti- Email Kurt at [email protected] Narayanan dent School District. Pre- for all aspects of RSP’s communities. Nelson is Biology), Director of mism about the economy to learn how you can start planning your (MBA, ’01 MS, Manage- viously, she was an asso- accounting functions, in- associate principal at Compliance for Lachman in Jordan. Malkawi works legacy. ment Information Sys- ciate principal/academic cluding financial report- Pacheco Koch. Consultant Services in public service.

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Stephanie As a first-gen- is offering the FitSTEPS at the organization’s 83rd Austin Nguyen IN MEMORIAM Spahis for Life exercise program anniversary gala. (BA, Broadcast Communi- (BSN, Nursing) is a cardi- eration Ameri- for cancer patients at his cation) has joined KAGS ology nurse at Children’s can and college fitness center in Abilene. NBC 23 in College Station Medical Center of Dallas. as a multimedia journalist. Previously, she worked in student, I can Andy Anderson Ronny Hurl Kenneth Charles 2016 Moore Kautz the neonatal ICU at Medi- attest to the Wayne Snell 70, March 17, Arlington. cal City Dallas. Leann Denney ALUMNI (’65 BS, Aerospace Engi- (’67 BBA, Accounting) 72, (MPA, Planning) has been 2015 (BSN, Nursing) was pro- A beloved filmmaker substantial up- hired as director of neigh- neering) 73, March 24, Aus- July 31, 2016, Arlington. He James Clark filed in the May 16 issue and instructor, Andy borhood and inspection 1960s tin. He worked for NASA. specialized in real estate ward mobility I (MEd, Educational Lead- of Oklahoma Nursing Times. Bobby Callan services for the City of Anderson has been law. ership and Policy Studies) She is a chemotherapy Greenlee 2014 experienced as Lewisville. credited with devel- Gerald Gregg was named principal of nurse navigator at the VA (’62 BBA, Accounting) 82, Morris Sr. Amanda Baskett A.J. “Jack” Ehrle a result of my the Irving Independent Hospital in Oklahoma oping UTA’s film and May 20, Arlington. (’65 BS, Electrical Engi- III (MEd, Curriculum and School District’s Lady Bird City. video program into a neering) 79, Oct. 4, 2016, (’68 BBA, Business) 71, April Instruction) is the direc- UTA degree. Johnson Middle School. Ellis C. Dawson Salisbury, Maryland. He 7, Dallas. He was a criminal tor of Rockdale Magnet showcase degree. Anderson joined UTA in —Ana herrera Previously, he was an as- Last Fermenga 2017 (’63 BS, Electrical Engi- worked in the aerospace defense attorney. School for Science and 1976 as a photography instructor. He was (’06 BSN, nursing), sistant principal at Nimitz (PhD, Physics) described Priya Acharya neering) 82, Dec. 22, 2016, industry with LTV Aero- Technology in Conyers, Advanced Practice Reg- High School. how UTA gave him the (PhD, Strategic Manage- honored as the first Morgan Woodward Fort Worth. Dawson space Corp. and NASA’s Edward Joseph Georgia. istered Nurse at Seton opportunity to conduct ment) has been elected an Distinguished Professor and as a Minnie worked at Chance Vought Wallops Flight Facility, Lunt Healthcare Family Brian Lumar research at the Large associate by the board of (LTV) while attending Goddard Space Flight (’68 BS, Mathematics) 71, Jeremiah Bentley Stevens Piper Professor. He served as chair (MEd, Educational Lead- Hadron Collider in directors of Wier & Asso- night school at Arlington Center, and Vandenburg Feb. 17, Fort Worth. (BS, University Studies) of the Department of Art and Art History ership and Policy Studies) Switzerland in an article ciates Inc., an Arlington State College. He worked Air Force Base. has been named vice pres- has been named the in Symmetry Magazine. firm specializing in civil from 1995-2005 and as a writer-in-resi- on special projects for Sharon Haynes ident of marketing and Axtell first African-American He now works with the engineering and land dence. An active filmmaker, screenwriter, General Dynamics (Lock- Fenton Wayne customer engagement for (’69 BA, Psychology) 70, Feb. principal of Hahnville technology firm Digital surveying consulting. heed Martin) and retired Robnett Texas Mutual Insurance and director, Anderson was a professor 4, Dallas. High School in Boutte, Reasoning in Nashville, as director of F-22 Utilities (’65 BA, History) 73, Aug. 25, Co. in Gainesville, Texas. emeritus when he retired in 2011. Louisiana. Tennessee. Kylie Culp and Subsystems after 2016, Garland. He taught in Bentley joined Texas Mu- Mary Margaret (BSN, Nursing) earned the 40 years. Dallas schools for 31 years. tual in 1998 and has served DeArmond Coretta Sigler Lori Hanke Northwest Texas Health- Arnold Petsche He established the Fenton in a variety of roles across (’69 BA, English) 69, Jan. 1, (BSN, Nursing) received (BSN, Nursing) received care System’s Clinical Ex- 86, Sept. 27, Arlington. Kirby L. Duncan Wayne Robnett Endowed the organization. Quitman. an Outstanding Nursing Northwest Texas Health- cellence Surgical Services A longtime sup- (’63 BA, English) 82, March Professorship in the Col- 5, Nacogdoches. He taught lege of Education. Graduate award from the care System’s Clinical Ex- award. She has worked at John William Lashanda porter of UTA and for 40 years at Stephen Putman Ethel Ransom Humani- cellence Surgical Services Northwest for two years. Shelton an honorary Dis- F. Austin State University, Ron Arnold (BSN, Nursing) was recog- tarian and Cultural Club award. (’69 BA, History) 71, April 20, where he was known as (’66 BS, Industrial Engi- nized as a top nurse by the tinguished Alum- Fort Worth. He played on “Flunkin’ Duncan.” neering) 74, May 17, San International Nurses Asso- nus, Arnold Petsche the UTA basketball team. Diego. He worked as a ciation. She serves patients was president of David Gordon nuclear logistics facilities at the Shepherd Center GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY A.E. Petsche Property Co. and the retired (’63 BS, Engineering) 78, engineer and retired from in Atlanta. The Shepherd ore than 220 whelming,” says Amanda “I am extremely grate- 1970s April 30, Dallas. He was a Lockheed Martin as an Ziona Center specializes in spi- alumni came Jordan (’16 MA, Commu- ful to the alumni donors president and chairman of the board for professor at the Univer- industrial engineer. Waldenberg nal cord and brain injury Mtogether last nication). “It was my op- for their generosity. It is the A.E. Petsche Co. He founded the A.E. Balaban sity of Dallas for 40 years. rehabilitation along with summer to make a differ- portunity to help the next gifts like the GOLD schol- Petsche Co., an aerospace wire and ca- (’70 MSSW, Social Work) ence for several deserving generation of Mavericks.” arship that encourage Jay Warner medical research as the top Jackson 84, Jan. 24, Dallas. She was UTA students. As part of Ten UTA students students to give their best ble distribution business, in 1966. The Rose Mary rehabilitation hospital in Herrell (’66 BS, Aerospace Engi- in the first graduating the Graduates of the Last were awarded GOLD to academics and re- business grew to encompass 20 branches the nation. (’65 BS, Mathematics) 92, neering) 73, May 20, Bedford. class of the Master of Decade (GOLD) scholar- scholarships for the fall member upon graduation worldwide with sales exceeding $200 Sept. 28, 2016, Fort Worth. Social Work program. She ship campaign, alumni semester. what UTA has given them Maria Moreno million before it was sold in 2009. In 2012 An aviation engineer, she Billy Charles worked for 20 years with Quinones from each class of the “This scholarship helps during their time here.” was on the team that built Pickard the Jewish Federation of (BSN, Nursing) serves as last 10 years competed me focus better on my To learn more about Petsche donated $1 million to establish the first control tower at (’66 BBA, Business) 76, Feb. Greater Dallas. a member of the board of against each other to raise dissertation by reducing a how you can impact stu- the Arnold E. Petsche Center for Automo- San Antonio International 20, Waxahachie. He was a the Dallas chapter of the as many $1,000 scholar- significant portion of the dents at UTA or make tive Engineering at UTA. His son, Alan, and Airport and various other self-employed building Lonnie Max National Association of ships as possible. financial burden,” says a gift, contact Rose Obeidin daughter-in-law, Bonnie, are both Distin- airport facilities in Texas contractor. Hispanic Nurses. “I gave because I know Prashanth Ravi, a me- Youngblood in the Of- (’70 BA, History) 68, March and Louisiana. the financial burden of chanical engineering PhD fice of Development guished Alumni and ardent supporters of 5, Fort Worth. He was an Josh Rader paying for school while candidate and a GOLD and Alumni Relations at the University. attorney.

(BS, Exercise Physiology) attending can be over- scholarship recipient. 817-272-2011. PhotographLeighton by McWilliams (Anderson)

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Betty Jean Milton Nicks Derrick Douglas Benton Steven Edward Brad Rogers Garrett C. Phifer George Nai Yuen Chen McKnight Arrington Ganner (’78 BA, Sociology) 71, April (’03 BS, Mechanical En- (’16 BA, Broadcasting and 91, March 30, Arlington. He (’71 BA, Sociology) 69, Feb. Jensen (’81 BBA, Economics) 59, Caldwell 1, San Angelo. (’94 BS, Mathematics) 44, gineering) 58, March 20, Telecommunications) 28, had been a Distinguished 19, Castlewood, Virginia. She (’83 BBA, Real Estate) May 22, Fort Worth. He was McDowell April 28, Hurst. He was a North Richland Hills. Jan. 29, Arlington. Phifer Research Professor in was the first female com- a CPA. Philip Bryan 60, April 7, Panama math teacher at L.D. Bell worked at iHeartRadio as 103, April 22, Hous- Physics since 2011. puter technician with IBM Garner City Beach, Florida. High School in Hurst. Jennifer Elaine a radio broadcasting engi- ton. McDowell in Austin. (’79 BS, Psychology) 60, Thelma Anne Lemin neer and in his free time Naomi Mae Ford Oct. 20, 2016, Grapevine. Attending UTA Jackson studied engi- Pamela (’04 BM, Music Education) produced his own music 91, March 1, Grand Prairie. Johnnie “Toby” He worked for 25 years on a full football (’81 BA, English) 78, May 18, James-Hurley neering at North 35, March 28, Arlington. in his G-Phorce Produc- She was senior secretary Stewart Jr. with Lockheed Martin Wimberley. (’94 BA, Journalism) 63, scholarship, Jen- tions studio. Texas Agricultural for the associate dean of (’71 AS, Electrical Engi- Aeronautics. He donated May 13, St. Paul, Texas. sen played for the Japheth Osia College before a engineering from 1973-87. neering) 74, Jan. 10, Arling- 14 gallons of double red Charles Klein Jaoko ton. He worked in electri- blood to Carter BloodCare. Oakland Raiders (’81 MBA) 59, Sept. 18, 2016, Patty Walenty (’05 PhD, Social Work) 46, 1933 appointment Carol Ann Gentry cal engineering for TXU. for eight seasons as Dallas. He practiced com- (’94 BA, Psychology) 44, May 8, Lexington, Kentucky. to West Point. The 72, Jan. 27, Lancaster. She Mary Lee Shelton mercial real estate law. Nov. 30, 2016, Keller. FRIENDS a running back and youngest officer was a research associate John M. Elliott Henshall Emily Jean Raif tight end, includ- on Gen. George for the Department of (’72 BA, History) 73, Jan. 6, (’79 BSN, Nursing) 90, Nov. 1, Richard Emory John Mitchell Sassenhagen 2016, Burleson. She earned ing in two Super McGary Hallum (’08 BSN, Nursing) 33, May OF UTA Patton’s staff, he Psychology from 2004-10. Arlington. her degree and was vale- Bowl victories, and (’82 BA, Political Science) (’95 BS, Information 4, Colleyville. Earle Grady “E.G.” installed the first dictorian at age 42. She 61, Oct. 9, Richardson. He Systems) 56, Jan. 8, Dallas. Hamilton Jr. John Lee “Buddy” Gerald Patric was a scout for the UNIVAC computer Gerik Lillard retired from All Saints was a litigation and prod- He was employed at Holy 97, May 8, Dallas. The Om- 69, March 16, Arlington. A (’72 BS, Geology) 67, Jan. 20, Hospital. Seattle Seahawks ucts liability attorney. Trinity Catholic Church 2010s niplan/Harrell+Hamil- at Wright-Patter- U.S. Navy veteran, he Houston. for 22 years. The and had an acting career Dan Cass Harper ton Scholarship fund for son Air Force Base. worked in the Military Harold Dick Robert J. Chiore on stage and in film. (’10 BA, Philosophy) 29, graduate architecture stu- Seahawks team Science Department from Jimmy Thomas Jr. Smith (’85 MBA, Business) 64, Feb. May 19, Temple. dents at UTA was named renamed its draft 1998-2017. (’72 BA, History) 70, June 6, (’79 MS, Civil Engineering) 27, Bedford. He was a finan- Brandon Allen in honor of Hamilton, a Fort Worth. He played with 82, Aug. 4, 2016, Arlington. room for him. cial analyst for American Smith Cheryl Ann renowned Dallas architect. McCord Roger Dale Kirby the San Francisco 49ers He retired from the U.S. Airlines. (’95 BBA, Finance) 44, Nov. (’11 BS, Interdisciplinary (’97 MS, ’07 PhD, Mathe- for five years. Environmental Protection 14, 2016, Memphis, Tennessee. Robert Reid Lynn Agency. Gregory S. Clute Studies) 53, May 16, Crowley. Stephen 90, May 27, Colleyville. A matics) 70, March 22, Fort Worth. He taught math- Mary Kate (’86 BS, Electrical En- L. Kevin McNelis Craig Robb member of the College Anderson gineering) 65, May 29, (’96 PhD, Business Admin- Gregory Dean of Engineering Advisory ematics at UTA from Monson (’08 BS, Electrical (’73 BA, ’76 MA, German) 66, 1980s Waxahachie. istration) 59, May 27, Las Board, he retired in May 1993-2016. A scholarship (’12 BS, ’16 MS, Chemistry) March 28, Fort Worth. Kenneth Noble Cruces, New Mexico. Engineering) 31, 1991 as a senior vice presi- in his name supports the Craig 33, Nov. 25, 2016, Euless. He Thomas C. May 22, San Diego, dent of research and engi- TexPREP Engineering (’80 BS, Mechanical Engi- served seven years in the Scott Haynes Rainone Iniobong “ Inio” neering at Bell Helicopter. Summer Program at UTA. neering) 58, Aug. 29, 2016, U.S. Navy, with four years California. He was (’73 BA, Sociology) 68, May, (’86 BA, Television/Film) George Obadiah Midland. as a surface ship nuclear lead engineer for Fort Worth. He worked 53, Nov. 28, 2016, Arlington. (’97 BSSW, ’05 MSSW, Social Evelyn Ray propulsion plant operator Briggs Martin in the Texas Governor’s He was a special effects Work) 43, March 30, Arling- the sensor on the Lou Ann at sea aboard the USS Ron- 84, March 10, Arlington. The Office as an ADA specialist. production supervisor, ton. She was a graduate MQ-4C Triton un- Mahaney ald Reagan aircraft carrier. FACULTY & 1992 Employee of the Year Later, he worked with the director, actor, and music student in the Psychology (’80 MS, ’84 PhD, Math- He was deployed in sup- manned air vehi- was a secretary in the Col- Texas Workforce Commis- coordinator in Hollywood. Department. ematics) 76, March 11, port of Operations Iraqi cle developed by lege of Engineering and sion and Easterseals. Arlington. STAFF Jette Majbrith and Enduring Freedom. Northrop Grum- the Physical Plant from 1990s Buckingham Martha M. Battle 1973-97. Tak Wai “Tom” man. A scholarship Stephen Craig Steven Michael (’98 BA, English) 57, Sept. 22, Amanda Henson 87, April 9, Bartow, Flor- Leung Smith Shipe 2016, Dallas. (’14 BS, Biology) 25, April 27, was created in his ida. She was an assistant Edward Rehonic (’74 BS, ’76 MA, Chemistry) (’80 BS, Biology) 58, March (’90 BA, Interdisciplin- Fort Worth. name in the Col- supervisor in the campus 84, March 5, Grand Prairie. 67, Feb. 18, Webster. 30, Durango, Colorado. He ary Studies) 49, June 3, lege of Engineering. print shop from 1987-92. He was a technical staff was a dentist. Arlington. 2000s John Phillips Belinda Learn more about assistant in the Geology Shasteen Russell Franklin Garcia-Bonner Camille Ruttan Department from 1986-92. Michael David Dwayne Allen Lawson (’16 MEd, Education) 44, the Stephen C. Carruth (’74 BBA, Business) 74, Wilson Shaw (’00 BBA, Accounting) 75, March 2, Arlington. She was 77, March 27, Granbury. She March 1, Gun Barrel City. (’80 BBA, Accounting) 60, Robb Scholarship Bettie Lou (’92 BS, Industrial Engi- March 7, Dallas. a second-grade teacher worked as a cashier for the Stephens May 28, Matthews, North neering) 50, Nov. 21, 2016, in Engineering UTA Police Department Royce Brothers at Johns Elementary in 84, March 12, Arlington. She Carolina. He was a CPA. North Richland Hills. Rosemary Lopez fund at giving.uta. from 2015-17. (’75 BBA, Business) 76, April Arlington. was a secretary in the De- (’00 BSN, Nursing) 52, May 28, Crowley. edu/stephenrobb- partment of Finance and 12, Grand Prairie. scholarship. Real Estate from 1978-87.

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portation costs, upward economic mobility, and food deserts. In examining these indices through the lens of urban sprawl, we found that life expectancy is greater in com- pact areas, in part due to a lower prevalence of obesity and less vehicle miles traveled, which reduces traffic fatalities. Housing costs are higher in compact areas, but these increased costs are more than offset by lower transportation costs. The net effect is a slightly signif- icant relationship between compactness and overall housing affordability. Upward social mobility is greater in compact areas, as measured by the probability that a child born into the lowest 20 percent on the income scale will rise to the top 20 percent by age 30. In an explo- Costs of Sprawl ration of various causal mechanisms that may account for this phenomenon, we can conclude that it may be BY SHIMA cross the nation, particularly in the field due to greater ease of access to employment in compact HAMIDI of urban planning, the debate over metropoli- metropolitan areas. Food deserts are more prevalent Director of tan sprawl and its impact rages on. A decade ago, in sprawling metropolitan areas, and sprawling census the Institute Smart Growth America and the U.S. Environmen- tracts within these metropolitan areas are more likely to of Urban tal Protection Agency sought to raise the level of be food deserts. This may be explained by income segre- Studies and debate by sponsoring groundbreaking research gation within sprawling areas as well as declining down- Assistant to quantitatively measure sprawl and its impact towns and a shortage of customers within easy traveling Professor Aon quality of life. Their findings have been widely used distance in sprawling areas. of Urban in urban research, particularly in public health. The main theme is that metropolitan sprawl has Planning Along with Reid Ewing, professor of city and metro- many more costs than previously recognized, and plan- politan planning at the University of Utah, I have looked ners need to discourage sprawl in the interest of quality at updating and refining these measures, developed of life. uta measures for other geographies (urbanized areas and UTA’s Homecom- of course, Homecom- census tracts as well as metropolitan areas and coun- ABOUT THE AUTHOR ing traditions have ing queens and kings ties), and explored the relationships between these mea- Dr. Hamidi is a transportation plan- evolved over the years, are still crowned at sures and a host of other outcomes. We have found that ner and a smart growth advocate. Her from revelry focused halftime. Pictured urban sprawl is associated with lower walk and transit research has been cited in more than 100 on football to the here are the 1972 UTA basketball-centered Homecoming queen shares of commute trips, longer drive times, higher fatal national newspapers and magazines, celebration it is today. candidates, from left: vehicle crash rates, and higher incidence of obesity and including The Wall Street Journal and However, some things Carol Takaba, Ber- certain chronic diseases. The Washington Post. Her book, Costs of Sprawl, was never change. We still nadette Sulak, Linda enjoy parades and pep Montgomery (who Sprawl indices may be related to four topics of recent co-written and researched with Reid Ewing, professor of city rallies, Maverick spirit won), Jan Kirby, and popular interest: life expectancy, housing and trans- and metropolitan planning at the University of Utah. Look Back 1972 thrives unabated, and, Melissa Hundt. 64 The University of Texas at Arlington Magazine ILLUSTRATION BY PETE RYAN uta.edu/mag DEPARTMENT OF UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS Non-profit Org. Box 19116 U.S. Postage Arlington, TX 76019-0116 PAID Burlington, VT 05401 Permit No. 19

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