BETTER WITH AGE Programs exploring exercise, HAIL TO THE CHIEFS Former Shorthorn editors CLASSROOM COMMUNITIES Camaraderie, memory, high-tech homes, and caregiving aim in chief agree that leading the student news- networking opportunities, and a fast pace to help Americans 65 and older live longer and paper prepared them for careers in a range of are among the advantages of the increasingly more independently. p. 18 fields. Find out what they’re doing now. p. 22 popular cohort learning model. p. 30

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Robots to the Rescue These versatile microrobots (and others tinier than a flea) could create a safer America EXIT STAGE LEFT The 2010-11 season is the last full season that the Maverick basketball teams will play in Texas Hall before moving to the 6,500-seat College Park Center in 2012. Contents Spring 2011 Message from the Provost

Features CRASH COURSE 9 In Jim Galis’ Gaming Studio, UTArlington LINKED TO LONGEVITY 18 students learn the keys to Vol. XXXIII • No. 2 • Spring 2011 UT Arlington is exploring success in the lucrative video Resolving an Education Crisis EDITOR innovative ways to help game industry. Mark Permenter Americans 65 and older by Donald Bobbitt lead healthier, fuller lives. ASSISTANT EDITORS As we build momentum in another year full of of last year’s freshmen returned for their sophomore Jessica Bridges FIT TO PRINT 22 opportunity, certain memories of 2010 remain vivid. year—up from 61 percent a few years ago. We know Jim Patterson From producing films in Who could forget the live video feeds from remotely that students who return for their second year are Amber Scott Los Angeles to managing the operated cameras that showed oil gushing into the much more likely to graduate. Gulf of Mexico for more than 100 days? Likewise, We’re calling on students, professors, parents, ART DIRECTOR editorial content of one of the Joel Quintans country’s largest newspapers, we can still visualize the lingering hurt of a national and friends to raise expectations so that those enroll- former Shorthorn editors in economic crisis in the eyes of friends and family ing in their first semester of college understand that EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS chief are making their marks. FACULTY 11 members struggling to find work. their mission is to stick with it and earn their un- Herb Booth Purnendu Dasgupta’s testing But the crisis foreshadowed when the College dergraduate degree in a reasonable amount of time. O.K. Carter machine holds promise Board ranks America 12th worldwide in college President Barack Obama recently underscored this John Dycus graduation rates is harder to see, yet no less a threat. critical goal, saying that education is “the economic Bridget Lewis for the 60 million people Teresa Newton at risk of exposure from Nationally, only four in 10 adults ages 25 to 34 hold issue of our time.” Traci Peterson naturally occurring arsenic a college degree. Our collective challenge across America is to Kristin Sullivan contamination in South and For Texas, the sirens are more intense. By 2020 produce 8 million more college graduates by 2020. East Asia. more than 60 percent of jobs will require a college That challenge is immense. Almost 75 percent of UNIVERSITY PHOTOGRAPHERS education, but only 31 percent of Texans in the young UT Arlington students hold jobs while attending Jim Butler adult demographic have one. Texas now lays claim to classes, and more than half say they are the first in Robert Crosby FUTURE 13 Beth McHenry A biomask being developed by one of the nation’s least-educated populations, rank- their family to attend college. ROBOTICS REVOLUTION 26 Eileen Moss could help soldiers ing 40th in young adults with a degree. To speed them along their path, Texas must ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT FOR An interdisciplinary team with deep facial burns. UT Arlington is working diligently to reverse continue to invest in adequate higher education COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING of researchers is creating this trend. Our campus has experienced remarkable funding and financial aid support. UT Arlington P. David Johnson and mass-producing tiny growth in recent years and now boasts more than offered students more than $322 million in 33,000 students. We’re also attracting a more aca- scholarships, grants, and other forms of financial aid VICE PRESIDENT robots that could transform FOR COMMUNICATIONS the defense industry. demically accomplished group of scholars, as nearly in 2010-11—up nearly 40 percent from the previous Jerry Lewis 30 percent of first-time, full-time freshmen in fall year. Such support allows students to forgo the lure social thinkers 30 2010 ranked in the top 10 percent of their high of an hourly wage now for the promise of a better life PRESIDENT The camaraderie and cohesion school class—up from 25 percent the previous year. later, a life that only a four-year degree affords. James D. Spaniolo among classmates is a hallmark As we nurture these talented and diverse Mavericks, Higher education is bigger than a future pay- we endeavor to improve the odds that each of them check. Time invested in a comprehensive, four-year UTArlington Magazine is published of cohort learning programs. three times a year by University earns a UT Arlington diploma. institution is time invested in learning how to think Communications for all alumni, as We have expanded our ranks of academic advis- critically. College students who wrestle with complex well as for faculty, staff, and friends Columns ers and charged top academic leaders with improv- problems that have affected humans over time learn of the University. Reproduction in GALLERY 14 ing services that first-year students need most: aca- how to analyze, dissect, and potentially resolve the whole or in part without written MESSAGE 3 An exhibit by Andrew Ortiz demic advising, tutoring, and counseling. Last fall crises of their own day—crises such as gushing oil permission is prohibited. we consolidated services critical to student success wells and a struggling economy. Provost Donald Bobbitt says sprang from a “conversation” The comments and opinions Texas can avert an education with a murder of crows. in our new University College housed in historic The coming education deficit expressed in this magazine do crisis with an unwavering Ransom Hall. Updated with contemporary inte- is a crisis we can avert with an not necessarily represent focus on helping more SPORTS 17 riors and private tutorial and counseling space, unwavering focus on helping those of The University of Texas students enroll in college Philadelphia native Anthony University College is one of our most visual in- more Texans go to college and, at Arlington or the staff of and giving them the tools Pone took up wheelchair vestments to date in the academic success of once they enroll, giving them UTArlington Magazine. our students. the tools they need to succeed. Copyright © 2011, The University of they need to succeed. basketball after losing his right Texas at Arlington. An equal oppor- leg in a car accident. Already, this renewed focus on recruit- For the sake of Texas and all of tunity/affirmative action employer. FACEBOOK 4 ing and retaining students and seeing them our futures, we can do better. At Twins Diana and Nadia through to graduation is paying off: 73 percent UT Arlington, we will. ON THE COVER Martinez Cepeda of Jalisco, Alumni News The defense industry has invested Mexico, are industrial in microrobots being developed and manufactured by researchers at engineering Ph.D. students WE ARE THE WORLD 34 UT Arlington’s Texas Microfactory. and frequent performers From Jordan to Australia to As UT Arlington’s chief at campus celebrations. China, UT Arlington graduates academic officer, Provost are finding success abroad. Donald Bobbitt oversees Talk 7 initiatives to enhance student Aaron Resendez of El Paso caring heart 36 success and boost retention. shares insights on his role as Alumna Sada Herrera helps Student Congress president restore hope in the war-torn and what the future holds. country of Sierra Leone. CAMPUS CAMPUS Facebook E-mail Tweets @Rick_Bayless A HUGE thanks MAVERICKS CALLING THE typical dark University colors. in campus activities. I read it publication I always read with to the students and faculty of SHOTS IN PRO SPORTS The article on referees was from cover to cover—it is so pride. UT Arlington! Warm welcome, The story about the UTA very interesting. To accom- well written. The articles are fantastic discussion/questions, alums who are NFL and NBA plish so much so young is interesting and important, DARRYL LAUSTER gr8 experience for me. referees (fall 2010) is very impressive. It’s interesting and I loved the new design of Arlington, Texas @lisaling Hope to see you at cool. It just goes to show how to learn about the successes the fall 2010 issue. The UT Arlington today! hard work and determination of alumni in non-traditional great photography and your DINOSAURS FOR KIDS @dallaswire UT Arlington aims can get you far in this cynical enterprises rather than the use of graphics help the I teach first-grade science at to build on success with new world we live in. As a plus, it’s more traditional academic pages flow. I'm a graphic the Hockaday School in engineering facility. also cool that we have Mavs areas of research. designer, so I appreciate Dallas. I was surfing the @Mike_Norwood I am finishing in the world of professional well-designed pieces. Your web and stumbled across my degree this year at the age of sports. JOHN PRIEST magazine is outstanding in all the UTArlington Magazine 34 at UT Arlington ... Go Mavs!!! Arlington, Texas categories! website. I was thrilled to read @youthbasketball Injured U.S. JORDAN SILVER about the work you are doing soldiers learn from wheelchair Fort Worth, Texas MAGAZINE REDESIGN KRISTY LIBOTTE KEENER ’71 at the Arlington Archosaur basketball team @ UT Arlington. IMPRESSIVE THROUGHOUT Arlington, Texas Site (winter 2010). The first @utalibarts Dan Cavanagh, UT IMPRESSED BY SUCCESS I look forward to receiving grade began covering dino- Arlington’s associate director OF YOUNG ALUMNI each issue of your maga- SHOWCASING STUDENT saurs after the holiday break, of jazz studies, was profiled in a I really enjoyed your latest zine! Being a UTA graduate, I CREATIVITY and I will share this informa- Minneapolis Star Tribune story. magazine (fall 2010). I liked love reading about my alma Thank you so much for tion with them. They'll be @neerpatel Who’s going to- the light color rather than the mater and seeing the latest highlighting the work of my excited to know this is hap- night? RT @UTAMAVS: UTA vs. students in the “Gallery” pening so close to home. HBU tonight at 7 p.m. in Texas section of the fall 2010 issue Hall! Buck ‘em Mavericks! of UTArlington Magazine. It's LARA GUERRA @IrvingISD Read about 2009 YouTube a wonderful way to increase Dallas, Texas MacArthur valedictorian Karen IRONMAN REVEALS THE KEYS TO PERSEVERANCE our awareness of the extraor- Cárdenas, currently featured on the UT Arlington website. Baseball Hall-of-Famer Cal Ripken Jr., who played in a dinary creativity of our grow- record 2,632 consecutive games for the Baltimore ing student body. I learn so YOUR THOUGHTS? @wulin80 UT Arlington Orioles, spoke on campus this spring as part of the much about the dedication, Send letters to the editor to students, other Dallas-area groups unite on Sierra Leone aid Maverick Speakers Series. Watch a video excerpt from accomplishments, and re- [email protected], or project. his speech at youtube.com/utarlington. search of our UTA community comment on magazine con- DIANA AND NADIA through your magazine. It is a tent at uta.edu/utamagazine. @UTAMAVS Mavs fans ... LaMar- cus Reed's dunk at Kansas last MARTINEZ CEPEDA night is No. 2 on SportsCenter Dancing is more than just Top 10. movement for twins Diana, left, and Nadia Martinez @budkennedy The UT Arlington Flickr library will open a “history of Cepeda. It’s telling ancient Six Flags” exhibit Feb. 7. (Yes, stories that amplify their DYNAMICALLY ROUND with one of the Spelunkers.) culture. “We dance the After seeing some of @BeazyDallas Congratula- Mexican folklore, which graphic design senior Tim tions! Ya’ boy was accepted @ is characterized by its Lautensack’s high dynamic UT Arlington 4 the spring 2011 glad music and colorful range photographs in semester! clothes,” Diana says. “Each the UT Arlington flickr state or region reflects group, we gave him an LET’S SOCIALIZE its rich cultural heritage assignment: Scour the Check us out online and on and unique characteristics campus for rounded façades your favorite social media through traditional music or architectural details sites. We welcome your and dances.” The industrial and capture them using comments, posts, tweets, engineering Ph.D. students HDR imagery. For each and photographs for possible are from the state of Jalisco photograph, Tim took three inclusion in the next issue of in central-western Mexico. exposures of the same shot UTArlington Magazine. They perform regularly at and merged them. This uta.edu/utamagazine UT Arlington for cultural technique often results in Enjoy an interactive experience, celebrations and always images that look surreal and view web-only content. have an amazing time. “The because you can see the Facebook.com/utamagazine key is to feel the music,” details in the shadows that "Like" us and get updates in Diana says. “It’s a privilege you normally wouldn’t. The your newsfeed. to transmit the roots of our results, clockwise from top Twitter.com/utarlington country through music and left: the fountain east of the Follow our tweets for the dance.” Cooper Street center bridge, latest Maverick news. the Planetarium, the entry to flickr.com/groups/utamagazine Kalpana Chawla Hall, and the Post your best photos so we Roundhouse. can see what you're up to.

4 U TA rlington Magazine SPRING 2011 5 CAMPUS Aaron Resendez, Student Congress President Talk Why seek such a demanding What do you like best about student position? being in the Goolsby I wanted to make a difference Leadership Academy? CampusBuzz and be able to connect with Getting to meet chief students. I remember coming executives is one of my UT Arlington and the world to freshman orientation. The favorite things. You learn that Student Congress president nobody’s perfect. We’ve met wore a suit, and I didn’t want executives who were part of a to go up and talk to him. big company and it crumbled. So during orientation this You have your moral compass, year, I wore a Polo shirt and and you continue forward and khakis, and I talked to a lot of do what’s right. students. I think it made me more approachable. What are your plans after you graduate in December? What’s it like to swing the I want to get some field gavel during meetings? experience in management. Every time I use the gavel, it Later on, I want to go back to reminds me of the promises school to learn culinary skills I’ve made to the more than and then manage my own 33,000 students to represent hotel and restaurant. them in every way I can. When I was sworn in, I actu- Do you cook? “The motivation ally forgot to use the gavel to I’ve always had a passion for adjourn the meeting until the cooking. My mom taught us behind the parliamentarian reminded me. to cook and sent us to classes. The whole experience was When I was in middle school building was exciting, and I guess it got the or high school, everybody to enable best of me. wanted me to bake for them because I bake from scratch. UT Arlington What’s the story on the Give me a recipe, and I’ll try broken board in your office? it. If it doesn’t work, then I’ll to be more It’s from a leadership retreat. try it again and see what went competitive for I had to write my biggest fear wrong. on it, and what was hold- contracts and ing me back was the fear of You faced a big hurdle just a failure. I broke that with my few years ago. grants so that hand. Every time I look at that I had heart surgery in high A New Era of Discovery our research board, I keep going and push school. It was a rough time. I forward. had extra nerves in my heart. Opening of Engineering Research Building brings engineers, scientists together funding would Everyone has them when they’re born, but mine didn’t Collaboration and research form the foundation for the Dr. Makedon, professor and chair of CSE, which previ- continue to die off like everyone else’s. My 234,000-square-foot Engineering Research Building ously was divided among several buildings. “Working beats would go up to 200, 300 (ERB), the last of three College of Engineering expansion more closely with researchers in the other departments grow.” per minute and cause me to projects and the centerpiece of the Research Quadrangle. in the ERB will most likely create new research projects.” faint. I had surgery in El Paso A March 4 ribbon cutting heralds completion of the Growth and competition built the ERB, too. and later in Houston. They ERB, which opened for classes and research in January “The motivation behind the building was to enable froze the extra nerves to make 2011. The state-of-the-art structure houses laboratories, UT Arlington to be more competitive for contracts and them die off. I’m fine now classrooms, and office space to accommodate many of the grants so that our research funding would continue to and meet with a cardiologist national research projects of the College of Engineering grow,” College of Engineering Dean Bill Carroll says. “Our regularly. and the College of Science. enrollment also has experienced strong growth.” The Bioengineering Department and some College of The ERB is designed to meet requirements for Lead- Does it keep you from doing Science faculty work together in the four-story east wing ership in Energy and Environmental Design Silver cer- anything you want to do? on research into medical imaging, tissue engineering, tification. Its energy-saving features include green and I loved roller coasters growing and other issues that impact health and daily living. The light-reflecting roofs, window designs for improved use Designed to foster collab- up. After I had my surgery, Computer Science and Engineering Department (CSE) of available light, rain and condensate water capture and oration between College it took me a while to think I of Engineering and College occupies the six-story north wing. Researchers there delve storage for landscaping, and use of recycled materials. of Science researchers, the could do it again. This past into a range of database issues as well as human-centered The building’s exterior brick and limestone match 234,000-square-foot Engi- summer my parents, my sister, computing for homes and hospitals, among other projects. the adjoining Nedderman Hall and the Engineering Lab neering Research Building and brother came to visit me, For Fillia Makedon, the ERB brings her department’s Building, which share a common green space, or quad- opened in January 2011. and we went to Six Flags. With family together under one roof. rangle. A pedestrian bridge connects the third floors of my siblings, I was able to do it. “We can interact and collaborate more easily,” says the ERB and the lab building. Peer pressure.

6 U TA rlington Magazine CAMPUS CAMPUS Awards Gaming Studio Crash Course J.-C. CHIAO Electrical engineering Profes- DONOR CONTRIBUTIONS sor J.-C. Chiao has received an O’Donnell Award in Engineer- MORE THAN DOUBLE ing from the Academy of Philanthropic support reached record levels last year, accelerating Medicine, Engineering and the University’s progress toward becoming a major national research Science of Texas. Dr. Chiao was institution. UT Arlington generated an unprecedented $15.2 million recognized for his pioneering in gifts and pledges in the 2009-10 fiscal year, up from $5.9 million achievements in developing the previous year. The total includes the largest cash commitment in wireless, implantable sensors the University’s history—$5 million from Houston-based Carrizo Oil that can help treat severe acid & Gas Inc. to support College Park Center, now under construction. reflux disease. UT Arlington President James D. Spaniolo credits alumni, individual, and corporate donors for strengthening the philanthropy portfolio. “Great universities, and great state universities more than ever, depend on the support of generous alumni and friends to enhance their academic and research profiles,” Spaniolo says. “UT Arlington’s star is rising in direct relation to increasing private support from our partners.” A unique aspect of the University’s philanthropy program is the Maverick Match, which leverages new endowments with royalties generated by the natural gas exploration partnership with Carrizo. The program matches gifts of $25,000 or more paid out over five years. Last year brought 67 Maverick Match commitments valued ART 4392 at $4.5 million. “A strong endowment undergirds strong academic Not many classes feature programs and provides long-term financial stability for universities,” Signature Gift a science fiction shoot-out CAROLYN CASON says Jim Lewis, vice president for development. “These endowed in outer space or a fantasy- A study by nursing Professor gifts are building momentum and provide that margin of excel- Carrizo Oil & Gas contributes a record $5 million based action adventure. Carolyn Cason won the Best lence.” Lewis credits the 43-member Development Board chaired toward construction of College Park Center But these and other make- International Research Project by Ralph Hawkins, chief executive officer of HKS Inc., with playing believe scenes play out in award at the 2010 Design & a major role in helping the University achieve record giving levels. One of UT Arlington’s most highly anticipated construc- the Gaming Studio course Health International Academy Other 2009-10 highlights include 51 new endowments valued at a tion projects received a big boost last fall when Carrizo offered by the Department Awards. The joint project combined $3.6 million and an increase from 5,000 to 6,500 donors. Oil & Gas Inc. pledged $5 million to support College of Art and Art History. with architectural firm HKS Park Center. The gift is the largest single cash commit- Students learn the basics Inc. examined hospital rooms ment in the University’s history. of how games are created, designed for right- or left- The Houston-based energy company has been devel- from concept to preproduc- handed health care workers oping the University’s natural gas resources for several tion to prototype, then use and the need for other room years and in 2009 donated $1 million to establish a a Unity 3D game engine standardization. graduate research fellowship to attract top scholars and to produce and test their researchers to UT Arlington. The natural gas partnership ideas. Alumnus Jim Galis, RAMON LOPEZ has generated more than $6 million in royalties since who teaches the course, Physics Professor Ramon campus wells went into production in late 2008. has credentials in video Lopez received the 2010 UT Arlington learned in 2006 that the campus game development and Distinguished Scientist Award sits on a sweet spot within the Barnett Shale, one of animation. “My students from the Society for Advance- the largest natural gas fields in the nation. Since then experience and understand ment of Chicanos and Native Carrizo has completed 22 wells at a single campus site. the building blocks and Americans in Science. He is “This commitment to College Park Center is trans- roles involved in creating one of five honorees nation- formational for UT Arlington,” President James D. games,” he says. “They also wide recognized for “exem- Spaniolo says. “We believe it signals many great things form good communication plary scientific achievement, to come.” skills among the artists, teaching, and mentorship of DIGGING UP PROGRESS When completed in late 2011, the 6,500-seat engineers, and designers underrepresented minority The College Park residential and retail development is rising south College Park Center will give the UT Arlington basketball on the development team. students.” of UTA Boulevard, between Pecan and Center streets. Breaking and volleyball teams a state-of-the-art home court and Team communication is an ground last fall were, from left, Dennis Wiles, senior pastor at downtown Arlington a signature facility for world-class important issue in the in- DARRYL LAUSTER First Baptist Church-Arlington; Robert Cluck, Arlington mayor; concerts, conferences, commencement ceremonies, and dustry.” It’s a lucrative field. Art Assistant Professor and UT Arlington President James D. Spaniolo. Expected to open other community events. The $78 million center is under According to the Entertain- Darryl Lauster has received in summer 2012, the $80 million project includes an $18 million construction east of Pecan Street, between Second and ment Software Association, a prestigious Joan Mitchell commitment from the city toward a parking structure and 1.5 acres Fourth streets. the video game business Foundation grant for painters of land donated by the church. College Park will feature a residence “College Park Center promises to have a dramatic contributed $5 billion to the and sculptors. He is one of 25 hall wrapped around an 1,800-vehicle parking garage with street- impact on the campus and be a resource for the entire U.S. economy in 2009. artists to receive the honor level retail and office suites, as well as a campus welcome center, a community,” says S.P. “Chip” Johnson IV, Carrizo’s this year. Lauster’s work satellite campus police station, and 81 apartments. It’s part of the president and chief executive officer. “We believe that often reflects his interest 20-acre College Park District, which includes the 6,500-seat College a robust and vibrant campus is a key ingredient in in American history and Park Center events venue now under construction and The Green at attracting outstanding students and in helping more mythology. College Park, an urban oasis for campus and community members. of them earn their degrees.”

8 U TA rlington Magazine SPRING 2011 9 CAMPUS CAMPUS Grants Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Faculty SHIH-HO CHAO The National Science Founda- DETECTING SOLUTIONS tion has awarded a three-year, $1 million grant to a College of to nuclear threats Engineering research team to UT Arlington researchers are working to keep the country safe study earthquake survivability from nuclear materials. Physics Assistant Professor Wei Chen, and make buildings more physics Professor Andrew Brandt, and their team received more durable. Civil engineering than $1.3 million from the National Science Foundation and the Assistant Professor Shih-Ho U.S. Department of Homeland Security to develop nanoparticles “Simon” Chao is the principal for radiation detection. Their research could lead to a new type investigator. of detector that would help reduce the threat of nuclear mate- rials brought into the country illegally and used in terrorism. “The broader impact of this proposal is potentially enormous,” PURNENDU DASGUPTA Dr. Chen says. “Development of more effective uranium detection What do you do when life- devices could be of immeasurable benefit to society if it were to saving technology harms help deter or prevent a nuclear incident.” With Chen and Brandt the environment? If you’re as co-principal investigators, the team is developing polymer thin chemistry Professor Purn- films embedded with luminescent nanoparticles that will glow with endu “Sandy” Dasgupta, light when they encounter radiation sources, such as gamma rays. you innovate. His analyzer Chen says the new detection method is easier to build and more for arsenic in drinking water accurate than current luminescent devices. “The unique aspect is less expensive and more of this proposal is that the nanoparticles are formed into hybrid effective and environmen- ‘crystals’ that combine the high stopping power and excellent What’s at Fault? tally friendly than cur- energy resolution of crystals with the potentially high quantum rent methods of arsenic HANLI LIU efficiency and short decay lifetimes associated with nanoparticles,” Professors co-author study disputing source detection, which involve Bioengineering Professor Dr. Brandt says. Once tested and demonstrated, the new detectors of devastating 2010 Haiti earthquake toxic chemicals like lead and Hanli Liu has received a could cost about $25 for a crystal that’s one centimeter wide and mercury. This technology three-year, $958,000 National 10 centimeters long. The project includes an educational outreach The cause of last year’s earthquake in Haiti may not be could help the more than Institutes of Health grant component. Lectures, seminars, and an annual symposium are what scientists previously believed. If two UT Arlington 60 million people at risk of to investigate a minimally planned to spark student interest in research and promote the idea professors are right, the region remains under seismic exposure from naturally invasive way to screen for that nanotechnology, high-energy physics, and nuclear engineering threat. occurring arsenic contami- and diagnose prostate cancer can work in concert to improve homeland security. A study co-written by College of Science Dean nation in South and East using a multichannel optical Pamela Jansma, earth and environmental sciences Asia. There, at least 700,000 imaging system. Professor Glen Mattioli, and scientists at several other have arsenicosis, which is universities concludes that the previously unmapped caused by chronic arsenic CHENGKAI LI, GAUTAM DAS Léogâne fault—not the Enriquillo-Plantain Garden exposure through drink- Two computer science engi- fault, as first believed—caused the massive Jan. 12, ing water and can lead to neering faculty members have 2010, temblor. serious health problems, landed a three-year, $500,000 Eric Calais, Purdue University professor of earth including fatal cancers. With National Science Foundation and atmospheric sciences, led the research team, which a National Science Founda- grant to develop an Internet included experts from the University of Miami and tion grant, Dr. Dasgupta search engine that treats the institutions in Saudi Arabia and Haiti. Drs. Calais, developed a more sensi- Web more like a massive data- Jansma, and Mattioli have worked together since the tive testing machine that base. Chengkai Li and Gautam mid-1990s and obtained some of their data from a joint could be used in the field. Das are exploring a system 2004 National Science Foundation-funded study of “The instrument presently that allows searches involving surface deformation and seismic activity in Hispaniola. uses basically water, air, multiple entities and assesses The researchers found that instead of moving the electricity, and a very small how the entities are related. ground east to west, as they believed a quake from the amount of sulfuric acid that Enriquillo-Plantain Garden fault would, the 2010 earth- is recycled,” says Dasgupta, SUBHRANGSU MANDAL quake actually moved the ground toward the fault and whose invention was lauded The National Institutes of SONG IN B UT Arlington biologists have discovered that upward, causing shortening of the ground surface in the by a select group of NSF Health has awarded a three- songbirds carry around an unexpected virus in their genes— region near the quake. Those measurements, along with researchers. “It’s truly a year, $444,000 grant to bio- modern Hepatitis B. “And it’s been sitting there for at least data about the location of the earthquake and its after- green analyzer.” chemistry Assistant Professor 19 million years, far longer than anyone thought this family shocks, suggest that a rupture of the Enriquillo-Plantain Subhrangsu Mandal to explore of viruses had existed,” Associate Professor Cédric Feschotte Garden fault had not occurred, Mattioli explains. chemicals in the environment says. He and Clément Gilbert, a postdoctoral research asso- And that means the Enriquillo still poses a risk. that interfere with hormone ciate, co-authored an article in PLoS Biology that marks the “Preliminary measurements indicate that the functions. Dr. Mandal is test- first time endogenous hepadnaviruses have been found in Enriquillo fault did not release any accumulated seismic ing items like milk and water any organism. An endogenous virus deposits itself or frag- energy and, therefore, remains a significant threat for from various sources for ments of itself in the chromosome of an organism, enabling Haiti, and Port-au-Prince in particular,” Calais says. endocrine-disrupting chemi- it to be passed from generation to generation. The finding He adds that the “inexorable” earthquake risk in cals that can cause cancer and opens avenues for research that might help predict and Haiti should spur measures to adapt to earthquake reproduction problems. prevent human viral pandemics originating in bird species. hazards and save lives.

10 U TA rlington Magazine SPRING 2011 11 CAMPUS CAMPUS Press Biomask, 2025 Future MARIO ROMERO-ORTEGA “A volcanic event has a very rapid impact on the A New York Times story landscape,” Cleghorn explains. “The environment liter- highlighted bioengineering ally crashed at that point.” Associate Professor Mario The ash layers the team studied correspond chrono- Romero-Ortega’s research logically to the Campanian Ignimbrite super-eruption on how robotic arms can be of 40,000 years ago in modern-day Italy and a smaller more reliable and lifelike for eruption thought to have occurred around the same amputees returning home time in the Caucasus Mountains. The researchers argue from war. The article praised in their paper that these eruptions caused a “volcanic collaborative efforts in the winter” as ash clouds obscured the sun, possibly for years. new Engineering Research The climatic shift devastated the region’s ecosystems, Building. “possibly resulting in the mass death of hominins and prey animals and the severe alteration of foraging zones.” JAMES CAMPBELL QUICK Anthropologists have long puzzled over the A Fortune.com story about disappearance of the Neanderthals and the apparently company sabbaticals quoted concurrent rise of modern humans. This research James Campbell Quick, the suggests that the advantage may have been simple John and Judy Goolsby geographic location. Distinguished Professor in Volcanic Reaction “Early moderns initially occupied the more southern the College of Business. parts of western Eurasia and Africa and thus avoided Dr. Quick, who co-wrote a Anthropologist collaborates on new theory much of the direct impact of the … eruptions,” they write. study published in the Journal about why Neanderthals became extinct While the researchers stress that more data from of Applied Psychology, says other areas in Eurasia are needed to fully test the sabbaticals enable employees Anthropologist Naomi Cleghorn and a team of Russian hypothesis, they believe the Mezmaiskaya cave offers to acquire interpersonal and archaeologists believe they know what drove Nean- “important supporting evidence” for the idea of a volcanic professional skills. derthals into extinction, and they’re gaining national extinction. recognition for their groundbreaking theory. JOHN BRICOUT Dr. Cleghorn, an assistant professor in the An article on Wired maga- Department of Sociology and Anthropology, worked in STUDY SUGGESTS POSSIBILITY zine’s website quoted John a research group led by Liubov Vitaliena Golovanova Bricout, the School of Social and Vladimir Borisovich Doronichev of the ANO OF LIFE ON OTHER PLANETS Work’s associate dean for Laboratory of Prehistory in St. Petersburg, Russia. The universe may soon get a little less lonely. Astronomers Manfred research and community She co-wrote a paper published in the October 2010 Cuntz and Jason Eberle recently published a paper in the American outreach, about his study on Current Anthropology that suggests climate change Astronomical Society’s Astrophysical Journal Letters that explores robotic arms that aim to give following massive volcanic eruptions helped lead to the the possible existence of a planet in the v Octantis star system, paraplegics and quadriplegics Neanderthals’ extinction and cleared the way for modern 69 light years (400 trillion miles) from Earth. Previous observers greater freedom and mobility. humans to thrive in Europe and Asia. Stories about the have suggested that a planet may exist in v Octantis, a binary star research have appeared in The New York Times and on system visible only from the southern half of the globe. The study the USA Today and National Geographic News websites. by Dr. Cuntz, a physics associate professor, and Eberle, a recent Evidence comes from the Mezmaiskaya cave in the doctoral graduate, indicates there’s a significant chance that it is in Caucasus Mountains of southern Russia, a site rich in a retrograde orbit. Such planets orbit the primary star in a different Neanderthal bones and artifacts. Recent excavations direction than the orbit of the secondary star. A retrograde orbit revealed two layers of volcanic ash that coincide with is unheard of for a planet in an extrasolar planetary system but large-scale volcanic events that occurred around 40,000 does occur for some moons in our solar system. If confirmed, the years ago, the researchers say in their paper. existence of such a planet would enhance the search for planets Geological layers containing the ashes also hold in multiple stellar systems, including those that could potentially evidence of an abrupt and potentially devastating climate support life. “If our theoretical studies turn out to be applicable to change. Sediment samples from the two layers reveal the v Octantis system, they will provide evidence for the first case greatly reduced pollen concentrations compared to of a planet in a retrograde orbit in a stellar binary system,” Cuntz surrounding layers. That’s an indication of a dramatic says. Previously, retrograde planetary orbits have been detected for Dealing with serious burns is a challenging medical problem, but in deformities, speech problems, and scarring. “At this point we are shift to a cooler and drier climate, the researchers explain. planets around single stars in regard to the stellar rotational axis. researchers at UT Arlington’s Automation and Robotics Research far from any off-the-shelf composite tissue replacement that would BETH MANCINI Further, the second of the two eruptions seems to mark The research team’s findings likely will attract widespread attention, Institute (ARRI) are making progress treating the deep facial burns mimic the suppleness and color of native facial skin,” Moss says, noting Nursing Associate Dean Beth the end of Neanderthal presence at Mezmaiskaya. according to another expert in the field. “The results of Eberle and often suffered by soldiers. In collaboration with the U.S. Army Institute that there are additional problems with immunosuppression and with Mancini co-wrote a paper that Numerous Neanderthal bones and stone tools have Cuntz are important for the big hot topic of astronomy, namely of Surgical Research at the Brooke Army Medical Center in San Anto- finding “like with like” donors. ARRI’s experimental biomask would raises questions about the been found in the geological layers below the second extrasolar planets, and especially interesting for the dynamics of nio, the approach involves a “biomask.” ARRI research scientist Eileen utilize a network of microvalves and microfluidic channels to apply sub- effectiveness of in-hospital ash deposit, but none are found above it. planets in double stars,” says Rudolf Dvorak, a professor at the Moss calls it a paradigm shift in treating facial injuries. “The biomask atmospheric pressure to the facial surface. The mask would monitor use of automated external The theory that climate change led to the Nean- Institute for Astronomy at the University of Vienna. “Note that in consists of layers of flexible, biocompatible polymers embedded with the wound with assorted sensors and provide instant feedback. It also defibrillators. Published in derthals’ extinction has been around for a while. The the solar neighborhood, more than 60 percent of the stars are not arrays of active electrical and mechanical components,” Dr. Moss would adapt to the four basic stages of treatment: wound bed prepara- the Journal of the American problem with it has always been that the Neanderthals single.” The UT Arlington researchers’ study finds a slim chance explains. “The array configuration allows localized activation of treat- tion, dermal replacement, epidermal overlay, and soft tissue augmen- Medical Association, the had survived several oscillations in environmental con- that the suggested planet is in a prograde orbit, traveling in the ment to be applied to different parts of the wound as needed.” Current tation. It’s a complex medical problem, but ARRI’s researchers believe report’s findings appeared ditions before. The research team believes that linking same direction as the primary star’s partner star. This is unlikely, treatment involves removing damaged areas followed by grafting. the biomask will result in improved facial skin quality, fewer overall in several national electronic their extinction with a massive volcanic eruption makes however, since it would require detailed assumptions concerning Sometimes the outcomes are good, but the procedure also may result operations, and an earlier return to function or duty.

and print media stories. more sense than tying it to a gradual climate change. the orbital parameters of the planet. STEPHEN DURKE BY ILLUSTRATION

12 U TA rlington Magazine SPRING 2011 13 CAMPUS CAMPUS Gallery Blackbird Speaking Numbers COLLEGES RECEIVE FUNDING FOR MATH, SCIENCE EDUCATION Everything’s bigger in Texas—except the supply of math and sci- ence teachers. To help support the certification of new educators 6,16 5 in these fields, the National Science Foundation has awarded a UT Arlington conferred 6,165 $1.45 million Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program grant degrees in 2009-10, the most to UT Arlington’s College of Education and Health Professions for one academic year in the and the College of Science. The two colleges are working with University’s history. Students the Arlington, Dallas, Hurst-Euless-Bedford, and Fort Worth earned 4,178 bachelor’s de- school districts on the five-year project, which places teacher grees, 1,860 master’s degrees, ANDREW ORTIZ candidates in early field experiences with mentor teachers. The and 127 doctoral degrees. Inspiration comes in many grant complements a previous NSF Robert Noyce Grant for forms and from the unlikeli- $900,000. Together, the awards offer two-year, $10,000 annual est of places. For art Associ- scholarships to selected undergraduate students seeking teacher ate Professor Andrew Ortiz, certification in middle school science and mathematics and in 33,788 the inspiration for his recent high school earth science, biology, chemistry, and physics. The Driven by improved recruit- Semana de Cultura exhibit, new grant further supports post-baccalaureate students seeking ing and retention and the Blackbird Speaking, sprang to switch careers and become secondary math or science teach- expansion of online degree from a “conversation” with ers. These returning students may apply for a one-year, $10,000 programs, enrollment a murder of crows perched scholarship. The newly certified math and physical science teach- reached a record 33,788 in on telephone wires. “They ers pledge to serve at least two years in a high-need school for spring 2011. The number of complained loudly at me, so each year of scholarship support. Professor Ann Cavallo, associate continuing undergraduates in I, being strongly influenced dean of the College of Education and Health Professions, is the campus-based programs is up by magical realism and the principal investigator on both Robert Noyce grants. She is col- Safe and Sound 6.8 percent from spring 2010, belief that they were speak- laborating on the new NSF grant with co-principal investigators evidence that UT Arlington’s ing to me, answered back,” Greg Hale, assistant dean of science; Ramon Lopez, professor of New Smart Care center aims to make houses student success initiatives are says the award-winning physics; Theresa Jorgensen, assistant professor of mathematics; more livable for seniors and the disabled paying off. photographer. “The birds and Laura Mydlarz, assistant professor of biology. Hale, Lopez, seemed to complain louder. and mathematics Associate Professor James Epperson were co- Smarter homes and better care are the goals of one 322,800,000 I stopped and ‘spoke’ with investigators on the previous grant. of UT Arlington’s newest projects. At the Smart Care Dramatic increases in financial them more, and they in turn center, researchers from the College of Engineering and aid awards helped spur record answered me.” Though they College of Nursing pursue technology to help senior enrollment last fall and this didn’t understand each OPEN MIND Journalist and author Lisa Ling encouraged citizens, people with disabilities, and injured veterans spring. UT Arlington offered other, the conversation a packed Texas Hall crowd to see the world and gain perspec- live healthier and longer in their own homes. students $322.8 million in stayed with Ortiz for years. tive from different cultures. Ling, who hosts Explorer on the “I’m proud to see that UT Arlington is once again scholarships, grants, and other Over time, it came to mean National Geographic Channel, was part of the fall lineup for leading the way when it comes to high-tech medical forms of financial aid in 2010-11. something more symbolic. the 2010-11 Maverick Speakers Series. Others included award- care,” says U.S. Rep. Joe Barton of Texas, who helped About 3,700 students pay no “I’m interested in the idea winning documentary filmmaker Ken Burns and celebrity chef secure $634,500 in funding for the project from the tuition and fees through the of visually conveying the Rick Bayless. The spring 2011 semester kicked off with Major Health Resources and Services Administration. “The Maverick Promise program. frustration of struggling League Baseball Hall-of-Famer Cal Ripken Jr. and features sci- technologies developed will give more seniors a chance Eligible students must qualify to communicate. In these entist, educator, and innovator Bill Nye on March 23. All Mav- to spend their golden years at home. Plus, Smart Care for a federal Pell grant and images, the blackbirds erick Speakers Series lectures are free but require a ticket, will reduce costs while at the same time allowing nurses have a household income of represent me and are juxta- which can be obtained at utatickets.com. For more informa- and doctors to be more efficient with their time.” $65,000 or less, among other posed against symbols that tion and speaker videos, visit uta.edu/maverickspeakers. Kathryn Daniel, a nursing assistant professor and criteria. metaphorically describe ob- director of UT Arlington’s Adult and Gerontologic Nurse stacles to communication.” Practitioner Program, serves as program manager. Researchers will work with business and industry partners to integrate advanced sensors, wireless com- 1,250 munication, and other technologies into a simulated About 1,250 military veterans home environment. Technologies slated for evaluation and their eligible dependents include a bathroom with a health-monitoring toilet and are enrolled at UT Arlington as electronic mat, an electronic medication delivery and a result of enhanced programs reminder system integrated into a computer network, and the Post 9-11 GI Bill. and a sleep center equipped with sensors to monitor sleep disturbances. Smart Care researchers will use UT Arlington’s 100,000 Of UT Arlington’s more than Clockwise from top: "La Puerta," "Containment," "Through the Door," and "They" Smart Hospital and lab space in the Social Work Com- plex to begin their work. They also plan to build relation- 150,000 alumni, about 100,000 ships with area senior living centers where technology live in North Texas and help can be installed. Eventually, organizers foresee the the University create an annual Smart Care center being its own freestanding facility economic impact of more than with a living environment and research stations. $1 billion in the region.

14 U TA rlington Magazine SPRING 2011 15 CAMPUS CAMPUS Champs Wheelchair Basketball Sports HIGH MARKS FRESHMAN MAKES HISTORY UT Arlington student-athletes Emily Koenig won the individual Southland Conference title in excelled in the classroom women’s cross country last fall, the first Maverick to do so in 15 last fall. Six teams—volley- years. She also became the first athlete in SLC women’s cross coun- ball, men’s tennis, women’s try history to be named Freshman of the Year and Athlete of the tennis, softball, baseball, and Year in the same season. Koenig completed the six-kilometer run women’s track and field— in 21:30.30, eight seconds ahead of Stephen F. Austin sophomore ANTHONY PONE posted cumulative GPAs of 3.0 Lauren Smith, leading the women’s team to a fourth-place finish. Basketball was second or higher. Overall, nearly half “It was one of the most incredible races that I’ve seen a freshman nature to 6-foot-9 Anthony of Maverick athletes made the run,” coach John Sauerhage says. “No one has ever won a confer- Pone. The Philadelphia Honor Roll, including 21 who ence championship as a freshman here at UT Arlington.” A native native played on a recorded perfect 4.0 GPAs. of Temple, Koenig is the third Maverick runner and first since community college state The University also achieved Frida Rosenberg in 1995 to win the individual medalist award at championship team while its highest-ever NCAA Aca- the SLC Cross Country Championships. She also was named to serving in the Army until a demic Progress Rate scores in the 10-person SLC All-Conference team and finished 21st at the car accident took his right 2009-10. NCAA Cross Country Regionals in November. She was one of four leg in 2002. Five years later, SLC athletes to crack the top 25. his Veterans Administration Well Played counselor convinced him to give the sport another try. Christian Jaeger, Tracy Burr-Lemonia, and Jim Soon, scholarship offers to Marcum inducted into Athletics Hall of Honor play wheelchair basketball started pouring in. His third The prestigious ranks of the Athletics Hall of Honor year with the Movin’ Mavs grew by three members and four championship teams has the 37-year-old center last fall. still adapting. “The chair Christian Jaeger (1995-99) helped lead the men’s is your legs,” he says. “But tennis team to three Southland Conference champi- it’s all basketball. Put the onships and was named SLC Player of the Year for a ball in the hoop.” Pone, conference-record three consecutive years. He earned who averages three to five AMANDA AGUILERA first-team all-conference honors in singles and doubles blocked shots and six to Junior outside hitter Amanda for the 1998-99 season and was one of only nine players eight rebounds a game, is Aguilera earned first-team in SLC history to take all-conference honors three times. an imposing figure. “Once I All-Southland Conference Jaeger registered at least 21 wins in singles competition get that ball and I’m at that honors for the Maverick vol- all four years at UT Arlington. post, there’s no one who leyball team. She finished fifth “The one thing I’m most proud of is not my achieve- can stop me but myself,” in kills per set in conference ments but the friends I made who shared their time with he says. The Movin’ Mavs play (3.83) and led all non- me,” Jaeger says. “Tennis is for four years and you’re seek their eighth National defensive specialists in digs done, but the friendships you make last a lifetime.” Intercollegiate Wheelchair per game (3.52), ranking 10th Tracy Burr-Lemonia (1985-88) led the women’s Basketball Association in the SLC. Aguilera, who also basketball team in scoring all three years she played, championship when they made the first team as a fresh- averaging a school-record 19.6 points per game during host the tournament March man, helped UT Arlington the 1987-88 season. She scored at least 300 points each 10-12. The social work senior post a 17-15 record. year and registered 530 as a senior, good for sixth on graduates in May with plans the University’s all-time scoring list. Burr finished her to earn his master’s degree. ALICIA SHAFFER career with 1,316 points, ranking her fifth in school Pone’s career goal is to help Junior libero Alicia Shaffer, history. fellow veterans, which he the first volleyball player in Jim Marcum (1967-69) was a starting defensive has already done through a program history to win three back for the Arlington State College (now UT Arlington) Wounded Warriors Project consecutive Defensive Player football team and averaged four tackles per game. He tournament sponsored Emily Koenig is the of the Week awards, finished first freshman in led the team in interceptions both years he played. by the Movin’ Mavs in as the runner-up in the SLC’s UT Arlington history Following his senior season, he was voted first-team December. Web extra: Libero of the Year voting. A to win a Southland all-conference, was an All-Texas College selection, Watch a video at uta.edu/ second-team all-conference Conference cross and earned honorable mention All-America honors. utamagazine. selection, Shaffer averaged country championship. Coach Judd Ramsey considered Marcum one of the 6.22 digs per set. best defensive backs he ever coached. The 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2001 men’s SLC cham- TREY HILLMAN pionship tennis teams dominated the sport like few The Los Angeles Dodg- before, winning four consecutive conference tourna- ers hired former baseball ment championships and three regular-season titles, standout Trey Hillman as their and earning 19 all-conference selections. Under the bench coach. Hillman (’91) direction of seven-time SLC Coach of the Year Patric was most recently manager of DuBois, the teams posted a 59-35 overall record and a the Kansas City Royals. 16-3 conference mark.

16 U TA rlington Magazine SPRING 2011 17 Linked Longevity Longevity ple have lived long enough to know it’s a good idea to idea good a it’s know to enough long lived have ple onabowlingcomputergame. petes com- and board balance a on games Wii plays group until it’s time to walk again. In the next room, another stretch, and lift their arms, performing chair exercises sit, stand, they where chairs, folding of rows to them calls instructor An gym. the around laps walk vests, weight into strapped them of some 65, than older ple peo- 20 where Longevity, and Living Healthy for ter ontheday atous lot,focused hand. lounge areas and working at computers, they’re a seri- in Studying going. and coming students with buzzes Center Activities Maverick the weekdays, a.m. 9 By growing demographic leadhealthier, fullerlives. BY JUDY WILEY exercise, memory, high-tech homes, andcaregiving arehelping this the country’s population. Novel UTArlington initiatives exploring By 2030Americans65orolderwillrepresent nearly 20percent of The The smiles after any success are brilliant. These peo- The mood The is markedly lighter back in the Cen- new Linked Linked 18

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19 SOUND MIND AND BODY a bone. That gave me an incentive to start taking REMOTE CONTROL “It’s important Lucille Oltion, a blonde in a new pair of New Balance calcium.” Sensors at a mock apartment for computer sneakers, perches on a folding chair at the Maverick “When I exercise, it makes me feel better,” Oltion in the Heracleia Human- Activities Center (MAC) and talks about her routine: adds. “I know it’s certainly better than sitting home Centered Computing scientists’ work two-mile run-walks three times a week, regular visits playing games on the computer.” Lab could enable caregivers to have personal to Curves fitness centers, and three trips a week for Psychology Assistant Professor Timothy Odegard to monitor the daily activities hour-long sessions at the MAC. also has older people working out at the MAC, but for of an elderly person. appeal.” Oltion is 90. Like 50 percent of women over 75 different reasons. Anyone who has ever forgotten why nationwide, she lives alone. Her husband, with whom she walked from the bedroom to the kitchen will hope she loved to go gambling, died two years ago. “I like for success in this study on the effect of cardiovascular to be fit,” the Arlington resident says, “and I like to be fitness on memory. with people.” Dr. Odegard’s 12 subjects, 65-75 years old, first stay That makes her perfect for kinesiology Assistant idle for three months and get baseline brain scans. Professor Chris Ray’s trial. The Kinesiology Depart- Then they do cardio on a treadmill for another three ment is leading efforts by the newly formed Center for months and repeat the scans. The idea is to gauge Healthy Living and Longevity. whether cardio reactivates regions of the brain that In this study, Dr. Ray seeks ways to prevent falls. may have slowed or stopped functioning. His project involves evaluating the subjects’ balance, The interdisciplinary study includes psychology as well as assessing their ability to use sensory Ph.D. student and project leader Crystal Cooper, kine- information like vision. Because many falls take place siology faculty members Judy Wilson and Brad Hed- when seniors are multitasking, that also is evaluated. dins, and researchers from UT Southwestern Medical The subjects are tested initially, during, and after the Center at Dallas and UT Dallas. 15-week intervention. While it seems obvious with the push to exercise at any age, Odegard says that to his knowledge no one has ever scientifically studied the impact of cardiovas- cular exercise on memory. The bottom line, he says, could be a greater incentive to stay active. “If we can get you to the gym and change the physi- ology of the brain, then you can remember to go to the programmed to monitor an elderly person for a fall and specialty care practices, nursing homes, hospices, dry cleaners.” and alert caregivers using Skype. Robots also could patients’ homes, and hospitals. detect emotions based on facial expressions and deter- They are proficient in fields that specifically affect TECHNOLOGY TO THE RESCUE mine whether a senior adult is depressed. the elderly: managing chronic disease, preventive care, Across campus, research at the Heracleia Human- About 31 percent of the elderly population, or screening, and counseling. Nurse practitioners can Centered Computing Laboratory is leading to ways to 11.2 million people, live alone, so monitoring will help guide care for an elderly patient as they transition “If we can get monitor whether someone remembered to take medi- become more important as the number swells. through the many sites where health care is delivered cation or eat. Researchers in the project directed by Privacy is a key issue in this research—ensuring the today. you to the gym Fillia Makedon, chair of the Computer Science and data is secure and deciding who should see it. Another Daniel is also the program manager for Smart Care, Engineering Department, aren’t using live subjects, focus is keeping the equipment affordable and acces- a discovery and demonstration center for technologies and change but they’re looking at real situations, including falls sible. Makedon’s team also is compiling a library of in- to help senior citizens, people with disabilities, and in- the physiology and caregiver concerns. expensive computer games that Alzheimer’s patients jured veterans live healthier and longer in their own Housed in the new Engineering Research Building, or people with disabilities can play at home to help homes. Using a $634,500 grant from the U.S. Health of the brain, the lab is named after a city in antiquity where Hel- with memory and other functions. Resources and Services Administration, researchers lenic culture thrived. “It’s important for computer scientists’ work to have work with business and industry partners to integrate then you can “We chose this name to symbolize an imaginative personal appeal,” she says. advanced sensors, wireless communication, and other remember to world where technologies are at the service of humans, technologies into a simulated home environment. with a focus on those who need special help, thus PREPARED TO CARE If Ray, Odegard, Makedon, Daniel, and others at go to the dry BALANCING ACT Improvements are occurring in overall fitness— bringing out the human side of technology,” says Dr. As we continue to live longer, the number of really UT Arlington have their way, more older patients will Offered through the Center some weight loss and gains in walking distances—and Makedon, who organizes the international conference, elderly—those 85 and older—is growing. Americans in lead healthier lives, with less fear. cleaners.” for Healthy Living and in popularity of the trial. “Our numbers are exploding,” Pervasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environ- that age group should number roughly 5.7 million this Meanwhile, back at the Maverick Activities Center, Longevity, a study headed Ray says. He and his colleagues started with 35 subjects ments—in short, using technology to help the elderly year and grow by 15 percent to 6.6 million in 2020, the studies continue. by kinesiologist Chris Ray, found through word-of-mouth referral. Now he has 90 or disabled. according to the federal Administration on Aging. And Raul Ramirez, research coordinator for Ray’s proj- right, aims to keep participants, with another 70 on the waiting list. The work could enable a son, daughter, physician, or with greater age, we often need more care. ect, looks impatient. Oltion and Ornelas already have Charles Clay and others What drives the participation? Ray says fear can other caregiver to monitor from afar whether an elder- That’s where Kathryn Daniel’s department steps in. missed a computer session and are about to miss laps 65 and older from falling. be a great motivator. Says Oltion: “I had a bad fall. I ly person got out of bed, took medication, remained Dr. Daniel directs the Adult and Gerontological Nurse in the gym. Oltion has begun talking proudly about stayed in the bed a lot. I didn’t know a fall could do active through the day, watched TV, ate, went to bed, Practitioner program in the College of Nursing. her late husband’s skill at the baccarat table. that to you.” and slept restfully. She says the demand for more gerontological care Ramirez has everyone moving, gives weight vests to Juanita Ornelas, 74, of Mansfield says she and her Sensors at a mock apartment at Heracleia transmit is increasing primarily because of the increasing those who may need additional strength training, and husband signed up because they “want to stay as radio frequencies that can be monitored. They go on a numbers of older Americans, but also because some generally keeps an eye on the program. As she heads healthy as possible so we won’t be a burden to our bed (as pressure pads), at thresholds, on the TV, refrig- older Americans may wait until their Medicare kicks back to the gym, it’s obvious that Oltion’s dedication to kids.” They already walked an hour and a half a day at erator, in a “smart drawer” where medication is stored. in before consulting a doctor. The prevalence and exercise and her bright, active mind at 90 are a testa- the mall but wanted more. Users could deactivate the system if, for example, a incidence of many chronic diseases increase with age. ment to the possibilities. The trial gives participants a bone density test, group of people visited. Daniel’s graduates (baccalaureate-prepared registered “Walking helps me,” she says. “Walking—and pray- which was an eye-opener for Ornelas. “They gave me Eric Becker, who works with fall detection as well nurses with a master’s degree in advanced practice) ing, some days.” ✪ Web extra: Watch a video at uta.edu/ information about how much risk I had of breaking as other aspects of the research, says a robot might be help fill the need by caring for such patients in primary utamagazine.

20 U TA rlington Magazine SPRING 2011 21 Shorthorn editors have graduated to careers in law, filmmaking, acting, business, academia, and, of course, journalism. Leading the student newspaper, they say, has shaped what they've become. By Danny Woodward Fit to Print In the E.H. Hereford University Center basement deal with physical or verbal threats, pat someone on where UT Arlington’s venerable student daily is pro- the back, or kick him in the butt.” duced—a newsroom since 1994 but before that a bar, Walt Stallings, editor in spring 1976, was to the two things that some may say really aren’t so differ- point (and on point) when he said, “Actually, working ent—there’s an office festooned with beanbag chairs, on the paper was the fun part.” stacks of yellowing newsprint, and a commanding In the same way that the boat ride is the fun part of view of computers and cub reporters. being lost at sea. At various times, this office has been called, charm- ingly, the Fishbowl. That’s mostly because it’s domi- THE PATRIARCH AND HIS PAPER nated by glass windows. But it’s also because, like an The Shorthorn’s first editor was a farm boy from Dallas aquarium in a doctor’s lobby, everybody watches what named Nathaniel Killough. He was a member of the happens here. And what happens here matters. Wilsonian Literary Society, an organization focused Here is where the editor in chief of The Shorthorn on training cadets (UT Arlington was a military sits. And so, here is where University news is born or academy in those days) in debate, and he started buried, where ideas incubate, where young journalists a publication to promote the club. His journalism are trained and summoned for accountability. Here is résumé was limited: He had paid his tuition by staged a juggling act of photos and copy and ads and delivering the Dallas Dispatch. headlines and bylines and deadlines. Still, he and Herman Brautigam, who would suc- In 92 years of publication, 135 individuals have ceed Killough at the editor’s desk, assembled 20 of served as Shorthorn editor in chief. I was No. 112, for their peers and produced The Grubonian in Febru- one exigent semester, in fall 1997. ary 1919. Their publication printed only once, on two It’s a learning process, and what editors learn is 8 1/2 x 11 pages, and was remade as The Shorthorn this: Shorthorn editor in chief is simultaneously the two months later. Killough couldn’t have imagined most intimidating and most exhilarating job you can how his little flyer would take off. imagine. You balance college energy with journalis- The Shorthorn has been on campus longer than any tic integrity, Bluto Blutarsky with Ben Bradlee. And building (Ransom Hall opened later in 1919). Among whether you do it for one semester or for half your student organizations, only the ROTC is older. The college life, you emerge forever changed. paper is one of the few links shared by almost all “It prepared me for the ‘big time’—whatever that alumni and nearly all incarnations of the is,” says spring 1991 editor Glen Golighty, whose big University. For decades it has been rated time is producing films in Los Angeles. “Being edi- one of America’s top college papers, and it tor in chief of The Shorthorn means being ready to do was a charter member of the College Media anything: write, edit, fix ancient computer terminals, Hall of Fame.

Linda Ponce Campbell, Mark Bauer, 1978 Shorthorn editor 2010 Shorthorn editor MAKING HEADLINES ‘THE HARDEST CALLS’ Then there’s Beth Francesco. She was editor ‘NO TITLE EVER MEANT MORE’ Walt Stallings, Shorthorn One pivotal story—usually accompanied by a thorny in summer and fall 2002 and spring 2003. Soon Like many UT Arlington students, Shorthorn edi- Pioneers editor in chief in spring decision—seems to define the tenure of almost every after, she became the Corpus Christi Caller-Times’ tors in chief often come from humble beginnings to FIRST EDITOR IN CHIEF 1976, is now senior deputy editor. youngest-ever city editor. In 2008 she returned to The achieve great successes. That’s thanks, in part, to the Nathaniel Killough managing editor for In 1977 Phil Latham was caught in the middle of Shorthorn as newsroom adviser. education they receive while working on the paper (1919) The Dallas Morning News. a public feud between a fraternity and a group of Which makes her a former editor charged with and studying in the classroom. student-athletes. Other controversial stories have training the current one. “UT Arlington may not be as readily known as the FIRST TWO-TERM included Student Congress debates to legalize mari- “Being editor in chief can be intimidating, hard powerhouse journalism programs at the University Herman Brautigam juana and provide on-campus abortions, the resigna- work, and it’s thankless at a lot of points,” she says. “It of Missouri, Northwestern University, and the (1919-20) tion of a University president, and the dropping of means the world to me to help—both hands on and University of California, Berkeley,” says The Dallas football. hands off—someone who wants to be a leader. My job Morning News’ Dunklin, a recipient of the prestigious FIRST WOMAN “The hardest calls and most difficult stories were is to make sure the staff, any staffer, has the tools he Livingston Award recognizing outstanding young Jewel Kingrea the stories and editorials that might have played a or she needs to be as good as he or she wants to be. journalists. “But those programs also don’t guarantee (1920) peripheral part in ending the University’s football I don’t think my career would have prepared me for that any student can learn better reporting and writing LONGEST SERVING program,” says Theo Carracino, editor in spring 1985. this role had I not had the experiences I did as editor skills than those UT Arlington and The Shorthorn can Donna Darovich (Some things never change: “As I’m sure a lot of edi- teach its staff. I put our alumni up against the other in chief.” (1968-1970, 1971) tors have discovered, the football thing gets stirred up Mark Bauer, editor for all three semesters of 2010, leading journalism programs any day.” once every few years,” says Jessica Freeman, editor 20 says having someone who has been there, done that And it’s many of these alums who will redefine jour- FIRST HISPANIC years later.) was an asset. nalism in 2011 and beyond. In fact, they’ve been doing Linda Ponce Campbell Sometimes the editor in chief’s biggest challenge Francesco’s pride in the paper was evident, he says, it all along. The Shorthorn was among the first col- (1978) isn’t what to do with a bombshell story. It’s what to and she expected the staff to keep the standards The legiate newspapers to go online, doing so in 1997. The FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN do with a staff of college students focused on parties, Shorthorn is known for. “At the same time, having Shorthorn was also ahead of other college papers (and Not surprisingly, it has produced editors in chief late-night taco runs, and anything besides putting out been a Shorthorn editor, she understood the time some professional outfits) in pagination and digital Michael Hines who have earned acclaim in and out of journalism. a newspaper. restraints student editors were under. That back- photography. (1998) Take Matt Stiles, editor in summer and fall 1999. He “We paid peanuts,” recalls Linda Ponce Campbell, What’s next for The FIRST ASIAN-AMERICAN editor in spring 1978 and now an award-winning edi- Shorthorn and journal- has won prestigious Katy and Houston Press Club David Ok torial writer for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, “but ism in general is a great awards, was the Houston Chronicle’s reporter of the (2006) year in 2007, and was a founding staffer for the influ- you still expected people to meet deadlines and not unknown. But one thing’s ential upstart The Texas Tribune. disappear or just sit around. The first time I had to certain, says The Dallas Jon Weist (fall 1981, spring 1982) is vice president fire someone, I learned I was not cut out for manage- Morning News’ Stall- in charge of governmental relations for the Arlington ment. I could never be that George Clooney character ings: “It’s changing radi- Chamber of Commerce. Lee Dunkelberg (fall 1974) is who fired other people’s employees for a living.” cally. But the basics of an award-winning voice actor, writer, and producer of Firing an employee—a friend who was your equal reporting and editing are documentaries and movies. Bob Dillard (spring 1975) a semester ago—is never easy, especially when you’re still the foundation for is a former county judge and publisher of the Jeff relying on a shoestring group of stringers. everything. So the com- Davis Mountain Dispatch, a weekly serving Texas’ Big “It always seemed like we were short-staffed,” says mitment to journalistic Bend area. Reese Dunklin, who was editor in fall 1995 and is principles and public Stallings is senior deputy managing editor for The now an investigative reporter for The Dallas Morn- service needs to remain Dallas Morning News, placing him third in command ing News. “We worked long hours because of that. But as strong as ever. Innova- “What I learned in the newsroom at one of America’s largest newspa- when we would break an important story or receive tion and a broad range of pers. He says that serving as Shorthorn editor meant positive feedback from readers, our endurance was skills will be required for in the news- you knew what you would encounter if you pursued a replenished, and the momentum continued. anyone pursuing journal- newspaper career. “The hands-on learning was invalu- “After a week or semester might end, we could look ism going forward.” room made me able, as was the great attention to the craft of journal- back with pride at what we did. The same holds true In other words, at the who I am as a ism taught at UT Arlington by teachers and advisers.” all these years later.” end of the day, “credible Some education comes from the classroom. Some journalism still matters.” woman, a mom, things take a newsroom. In the summer and fall of ‘I UNDERSTAND WHERE YOU’RE COMING FROM’ And so do credible 1996, The Shorthorn editor was April Flanary Palmer, Shorthorn editors graduate into all sorts of gigs. Some journalists. a wife, a friend, a ball of fire from Grand Prairie. Today she’s a defense find UT Arlington a great fit. Donna Darovich, editor “People need good, ac- attorney in the Texas Panhandle. She credits her time in 1968-1970 and 1971, became the University’s chief curate information to live FULL CIRCLE a business editing The Shorthorn for, well, everything. spokeswoman for 23 years. Heather Clampitt Levy their lives,” says Camp- Now The Shorthorn’s news- owner, an “It’s pretty simple,” she says. “If not for The Short- and Trá Clough both were editor in chief in the mid- ground allowed her to speak with authority when she bell, the Star-Telegram columnist. “You need to find room adviser, former editor horn, I would not have gone to law school. People think 1990s and returned as faculty in the English Depart- would say, ‘I understand where you’re coming from.’ ” ways to provide substance and credibility, not irrel- Beth Francesco, left, helps attorney, and I’m crazy when I say that, because it seems I’ve drifted ment. I’ve worked in the President’s Office here since Francesco has no say in appointing the editor (that evance. The future of the profession is yours to shape. mold senior Sarah Lutz and completely away from journalism. What I learned in 2004. responsibility goes to a committee that considers staff Have fun.” other newspaper staffers a professional.” the newsroom made me who I am as a woman, a mom, Darrell Dunn and Jason Wills aren’t on campus, members’ votes, among other things). She does, how- Fun’s never been a problem. Ask any of us. Even on into successful journalists. a wife, a friend, a business owner, an attorney, and a but their impact is. Dunn (spring 1980, spring 1981) ever, nurture the editor, and that’s a role she relishes. those days in the Fishbowl (in its numerous configura- professional. works for Academic Partnerships, a company that “Once they are named editor, they realize they don’t tions, as The Shorthorn offices have moved six times) “I learned to handle the bullies; see through the helps the University develop and deliver distance know everything, and it can be nerve-racking—like when exhilarating is no match for intimidating. crap; face down the fear of being the only person in education courses. Wills (fall 1992) is senior vice the first day they came to work at The Shorthorn,” she “I collected a lot of titles in a working life that has the room who disagrees, strongly, with the system; and president for on-campus development at American says. “It’s an incredible feeling to get to remind the somehow navigated strange waters in 54 jobs, but no be proud that I am standing alone for the guilty. Ev- Campus Communities, an Austin-based company editors in chief that they were selected on their merit title ever meant more to me or made more of a differ- erything I do today, I am able to do with a little more that has proposed building a residential complex and to train them to get them comfortable with the ence than that of Shorthorn editor in chief,” Carracino confidence because ofThe Shorthorn.” adjacent to the campus. new role. Then you get out of the way.” says. “I can’t possibly be alone in that sentiment.” ✪

24 U TA rlington Magazine SPRING 2011 25 Robotics Revolution With their surveillance, crowd-control, and intelligence- gathering skills, the tiny robots that UT Arlington researchers are inventing and mass-producing could transform the defense industry. By O.K. Carter

The slight creature scurrying through the leaves paus- in robotics, microtechnology, and even chemistry es. It darts left to avoid a fallen branch, flattens itself to to make what ARRI Director Harry Stephanou calls crawl under yet another branch, them clambers over a “flea-sized robots.” pile of refuse before hesitating, as if testing the air. Or scouting an enemy. Or both. ‘FLEA’ MARKET As small as it is—smaller and lighter than a deck Dr. Stephanou believes microsystems will be a major of cards with legs—it is transporting even smaller U.S. industry, creating tens of thousands of jobs. The creatures that will soon power up and fan out, testing Defense Department has invested almost $11 million water and air, listening and watching, perhaps in microsystems at ARRI, with more likely to come. clinging to anything that moves and communicating “Our defense-oriented work includes research and its location. Maybe they’ll be weapons, going where no applications related to swarms of small robots,” Stepha- person could safely go. They may see in the dark, hear nou says. “These can be used for surveillance, for crowd in the silence. control and dispersal, intelligence gathering, or many Clearly these are not biological creatures, though other functions.” they can emulate biological forms by walking and Microrobotics specialist Mohammad Mayyas, a possibly swimming and flying. No, they’re microrobots, faculty associate researcher at ARRI, says the micro- essentially sensors of all kinds but with a handy capacity. factory has almost perfected the larger devices. “Now They can move, take orders, communicate. They can we’re working on ways to make tinier and more flexible function in harsh environments. Best of all, they’re robots for real-world applications.” cheap and expendable, perhaps even self-destructing Here’s a quick lesson in microrobotic basics. First, when their usefulness ends. microrobots come with two mechanical styles, discrete And their future is almost now at UT Arlington’s and continuous. Discrete models tend to be “bigger”— Texas Microfactory, a component of the College of a few centimeters long—with mechanical parts like SMALL STEPS, BIG IMPACT Engineering’s Automation and Robotics Research legs or wheels, tiny motors, and batteries. Continu- Called “Starbot,” this Institute (ARRI) in Fort Worth. The Texas Microfactory ous models are usually smaller and manufactured in microrobot’s unique leg is a global leader in developing microsystems, one what appears to be a single piece, though in fact they system allows it to maneuver component of which is tiny robotic devices that can be are composite structures folded into techno-origamis. around obstacles and mass-manufactured. Their power may come from acoustic or radio waves return to an upright Leading the interdisciplinary effort are half a dozen since they’re too small to carry batteries. position if it flips over. scientists and graduate students who combine forces Second, think of microrobots in three sizes. The first

26 U TA rlington Magazine SPRING 2011 27 processes—the ability to make the tiny robots on a kind of assembly line. “Our goal is not only to create products but also the technology to create the products,” Dr. Murthy says. “It’s what’s called concurrent engineering.” The laboratories at the Texas Microfactory are doing just that, producing micromachining modules operat- ing in clean rooms that can turn out the little robots in big numbers. And sometimes very economically. “Sometimes the tools and devices needed to do this don’t exist in the marketplace,” Murthy says. “So we have to either make them or modify existing products.” The idea is to create micromachining modules that become assembly lines utilizing as many existing com- ponents as possible. This ability to create commercial- ly viable manufacturing systems is a critical distinc- tion for ARRI and the microfactory. “We differentiate ourselves because we have a chain from innovation to research and development, proto- typing, and pilot production,” Stephanou says. “There’s no other university that I have ever seen—even in Ger- ASSEMBLY REQUIRED are measured in centimeters. The microfactory’s two many where they’re good at this sort of thing—that in- Researchers in the Texas centimeter models are called “Starbot” and “Casper.” cludes pilot production.” Microfactory manufacture Starbot walks with a unique leg system; Casper es- For example, a company might have developed a tiny robots in large numbers sentially rolls. Two microfactory devices in the sec- prototype in the lab and now wants to make batches of PILOT PRODUCTION under the direction of ond group are measured in millimeters and are made 100, or 1,000, or 10,000. This magnified look at Harry Stephanou, below. through molding, stamping, folding, and assembling. “They look around and say, ‘Where do we buy the the micromachining tech- They look somewhat insect-like, which is why they’re equipment for the actual manufacturing?’ ” Stephanou nology being perfected named “ARRIpede” and “Flea.” The smallest devices says. “For this kind of technology, the answer often is by UT Arlington engineers are measured in micrometers—a human hair is about that the equipment does not exist. And they don’t have illustrates the ability to 150 micrometers—and the microfactory’s two models a process to make it exist. We do. That’s the value in create microrobots the have been labeled “µTags” and “Vibrobot.” what we’re doing. We can make such projects viable.” size of a flea and smaller. “We think we’re less than a year away from having Microfactory engineers are building machines— manufacturable models of the centimeter size, two manufacturing modules—that can create microrobots years or fewer from the millimeter size, and perhaps at the nano, micron, and millimeter levels. five years from the micrometer models,” Stephanou “The micron level seems to be the sweet spot with says. “But extra funding could speed up that process.” the greatest demand right now,” Stephanou says. “Our For Stephanou and the microfactory team, manufac- specialty is that we can produce small runs of devices turable is a key word. or products for private companies or government.” “In my view, “So often there’s a disconnect between academic re- If a company wants to develop 500 units—or we aren’t just search and the realities of manufacturing. Just because 2,000—the microfactory can develop the process and you can make something in a lab that works doesn’t produce the device, such as tiny robots that can carry one of the mean you can quickly and cheaply turn out 100 or all kinds of payloads. 500 or 1,000 or more units. Our emphasis isn’t just on When thinking about microsystems, Stephanou front-runners. researching microrobotics. We focus on how to make believes that it’s critical We are the them and many other microsystems a viable industry.” to remain “technologically agnostic.” world university BEYOND PROTOTYPES “All too often, scientists Stephanou’s technological Holy Grail is converting or researchers become leader in ARRI’s specialized niche into a real-world economic fixated on one technology development driver for Texas and the nation. or material or another,” manufacturable “We want to create jobs,” he says. “The way to create he says. “We try to go microsystems.” jobs is to build the economy of the future. The micro- with what works. If that systems industry is the way to create tens of thousands means using silicon or of jobs. Academic research and development is won- glass or polymers or met- derful from a science standpoint, but it doesn’t tell us als—molding, stamping, what industry needs in the way of microrobotics.” and folding—that’s what we’ll do. There’s no one-tech- What’s needed, he says, is “very clear.” nology-fits-all when it comes to making tiny robots or “They need to move from chips to working devices other microsystems.” and from there to collections of devices, or systems. He believes UT Arlington is setting the pace. That first jump typically accounts for 85 percent of the “We’re only just now scratching the surface of what cost of the devices.” has enormous economic potential. In my view, we In short, say ARRI team members Woo Ho Lee and aren’t just one of the front-runners. We are the world Rakesh Murthy, industry wants actual manufacturing university leader in manufacturable microsystems.” ✪

28 U TA rlington Magazine SPRING 2011 29 Social Thinkers Students in UT Arlington’s cohort programs say the group-learning method develops skills that benefit their careers through its team-based approach, networking opportunities, and quick pace. By Amber Scott

Two men and a woman huddle, talking in the affable “OK, let’s get it out of the way,” says the instructor, way friends do. “He probably went home and cried Larry Chonko. “Go Rangers!” into his $30 million glove,” one of the men says. The class erupts into claps and cheers. Dr. Chonko, The other man, wearing a blue Texas Rangers base- the Thomas McMahon Professor in Business Ethics ball cap, concurs. “Yeah, and after that he probably in UT Arlington’s College of Business, then segues curled up into his giant pile of money and got a good into the day’s lesson on marketing communications. night’s sleep.” The students focus on the projector or their laptops, The woman snickers. “No kidding,” she says. where they’ve pulled notes from online. “Unbelievable!” The three are discussing high-priced New York FRIENDS AND SCHOLARS Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez and his game-end- Such camaraderie and cohesion among classmates ing strikeout the night before that sent the Rangers reflects the format of the class. The students are en- to their first World Series. rolled in the Cohort Master of Business Administra- BUDDY SYSTEM But this conversation isn’t at a local sports bar or a tion program and will earn their MBA in just two Cohort Master of Business restaurant over lunch. Actually, it’s in a classroom at years. They target one subject every five weeks, with Administration students 8:15 a.m. on a Saturday, just before a four-hour mar- two four-hour classes per week on weekends or after work closely with each other keting course begins. business hours. The non-traditional hours and fast throughout the intensive The 40 or so people convened this October morn- pace make cohort programs attractive to working two-year program. ing are all divided into similar groups, chatting about professionals seeking to boost their credentials. weekend plans, upcoming class projects, and, yes, It’s an intensive process, one that naturally draws that baseball game. students together, Chonko says.

30 U TA rlington Magazine SPRING 2011 31 Snapple Group in Plano who recently graduated cohort. The program was the prototype for the Col- from the MBA cohort, says the program has had a lege of Education and Health Professions’ current “We have huge impact on his career. principal certification program. Tapia says the dif- become kind “My company benefits from my newfound vision ferent perspectives his fellow classmates brought to every day, as I am able to apply it cross-functionally each class were invaluable. of like a family, in projects and decision making. I now have a well- “The diverse nature of the students in my cohort rounded view of the business and can take the view- provided exposure to many different types of school and we’re points of other functional areas into consideration.” leaders and districts,” says Tapia, now in his 13th there for one While the cohort structure can be demanding, year as an administrator and 10th as a principal. “I most of the participants agree that it provides many feel my success is due in part to the amazing founda- another, to advantages. It offers students the freedom to contin- tion and practical experience I earned in ELUTA.” ue their careers, raise families, and generally address Chonko believes that dynamism is what ultimately help each other anything else that needs their attention. defines a cohort. “Being able to work while pursuing my education “No one wants to listen to an instructor for four study and with night and weekend classes was so convenient,” hours, so there is a greater demand to engage in dia- make sure we Nelson says, “and the lockstep program allowed me logue with the students,” he says. “How that occurs to focus intently on one subject at a time.” varies. In my classes, much of the learning occurs by all succeed.” engaging in active-learning exercises. My role is to GROUP DYNAMICS provide some knowledge and thought foundation, Cohort learning has been on the rise at UT Arlington but the students do all the work.” and other institutions for more than a decade. In Ultimately, success in a cohort program largely addition to the MBA cohort, the University offers depends on the students’ ability to do just that: all cohort or modified cohort graduate degree programs in the work. They must adjust to the fast pace, work nine other areas, including health care administration, collaboratively with classmates, and engage in every sustainability, criminology and criminal justice, lesson. Those who succeed discover that the format principal certification, and public administration. The has helped them with more than just earning their programs are housed at the UT Arlington Fort Worth degrees and powering a career. Center in downtown Fort Worth. The health care administration offering is the largest program of its kind in the United States. The sustainability cohort, which began in fall 2010, already has expanded to include a Dallas group. Enrollment in the first cohort in 2000 was 86. That number has risen steadily as the University “Students really learn from each other as they “It continues to be an enriching experience,” adds an average of one cohort program per year. develop relationships with others in the class. Many Cunningham says. “It’s allowing me to learn more Since 2006 when the programs moved to the Fort activities are team-focused. This provides opportu- about nonprofit organizations, and it may provide Worth Center, enrollment has more than doubled, nities to lead, manage, craft ideas, make decisions, me with contacts for career possibilities.” from 774 to nearly 1,700. reach conclusions, and defend actions—all essential Darren Nelson, a manager with Dr Pepper “They’re thriving for a lot of reasons,” Dr. McGee skills that will benefit them greatly in their careers.” says. “These classes have higher success and WELL SCHOOLED Melanie McGee, director of MBA programs in retention rates. There is a better sense of personal At top, Tina Castillo ’10 the College of Business, calls the interpersonal accountability, and students are privy to a great talks with cohort MBA connection a major advantage to cohort learning. “It’s support system and professional networking. We call students Marcus Myers, left, about team-building. It’s an enriching knowledge- it networking on steroids.” and Jordan Freitas in her gain experience where students feel freer to engage Cohort learning is also on the rise because the role as assistant director of because they know each other.” programs are adaptable to most degree plans and UT Arlington MBA programs. Cohort MBA student Janet Cunningham couldn’t can be integrated with online learning to create even At right, David Tapia ’99 agree more. more convenience. In 2009 UT Arlington launched is principal at Arlington’s “I started with a group of classmates, have taken its Academic Partnership Bachelor of Science in Hutcheson Junior High. almost all my classes with them, and I will graduate Nursing, which combines a media-enriched online with that same group,” she says. “I have been format with extensive clinical experience. especially fortunate to work with a fabulous group The first cohort has 40 students, and participants of intelligent, motivated women on numerous group will earn their degrees in 15 months. AP-BSN stu- projects. We call ourselves Girl Power, and each of dent Nicole Gould says having the same classmates “You have to attack those classes,” says Tina Cas- APPETITE FOR LEARNING us brings a different perspective and skill set to the throughout the program has been a big advantage. tillo, assistant director of UT Arlington MBA pro- Student Janet Cunningham group.” “We get to know each other. We always have grams and herself a recent cohort MBA graduate. has formed a close bond Girl Power worked with the Tarrant Area Food the same courses at the same time, and we also “You really have to have a plan for your approach with a group of women in Bank on its signature Empty Bowls fundraiser. The have nursing clinical together as a group. We have and success.” her MBA cohort. They call group helped improve room layout and process work- become kind of like a family, and we’re there for one Now she goes at things more quickly. themselves Girl Power, and flow and presented recommendations to Susan Frye, another, to help each other study and make sure we “Sometimes I have to remind myself to slow down they work with the Tarrant the food bank’s community events director. Frye was all succeed.” because not everyone has the same attitude that I Area Food Bank on its Empty so impressed that she invited Cunningham and her David Tapia, principal at Hutcheson Junior High do,” she says with a laugh. “But it’s definitely made Bowls fundraiser. pals to participate in the Empty Bowls planning for in Arlington, earned his principal certification from me a more productive person.” ✪ Web extra: Watch a 2011. the Educational Leadership UT Arlington (ELUTA) video at uta.edu/utamagazine.

32 U TA rlington Magazine SPRING 2011 33 ALUMNI NEWS Snapshot AlumniNews Unifying Force the world AND UT Arlington Alumnus organizes Native American chapter

Joseph Bohanon has a way of bringing people together. The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma tribe mem- ber formed the Native American Student Association ALUMNI GALA (NASA) while a UT Arlington student in 1994. Later he The Alumni Association established the Tribal Hands United to Network and hosted the 45th Annual Determine Educational Resolve (THUNDER), a coali- Distinguished Alumni Gala in tion of Native American clubs at 12 North Texas colleges October at the E.H. Hereford and universities. He also co-founded the American University Center. Among ELITE EIGHT Since 1965 UT Arlington has recognized Indian Community Council in Dallas, which started a those attending were, from its most outstanding alumni with the Distinguished Alumni health clinic in Tarrant County. left, Larry Stephens ’72, ’79, Award. Honored at the 2010 Distinguished Alumni Gala in “It was really exciting during that period of time in Shelia Salinas ’97, Adolfo October were, from left, Clifford Hahne ’82, Robert Irish Jr. 1994 because students were interested in the American Salinas, David Hunn ’78, ’80, ’66, James Ditto ’48-’51, Jean McSweeney ’83, Ignacio Nuñez Indian culture,” Dr. Bohanon says. “Thankfully, we had ’92, and Kay Hunn. ’75, Nasser Ahmed Lozi ’79, Thomas Rourke ’74, ’78, and a dedicated adviser, Dr. Kenneth Roemer.” Greg Barron ’91. Ditto received the Distinguished Alumni Bohanon’s latest creation is the Native American “My goal is Service Award, and Lozi received the first Distinguished Alumni Alliance (NAAA), which is calling on former International Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni NASA members to join. The group not only keeps former to uplift the Award is the highest honor bestowed by the University Mavericks together but also supports NASA scholar- and Alumni Association, and the Distinguished Alumni ships. “We’ll focus on North Texas first, then move into school’s Gala generates significant scholarship funds for students. Oklahoma,” he says of NAAA’s membership plans. He is an elder for NASA and a regular at its annual image and Pow Wow, which is set for March on the UT Arlington ILLUSTRATION BY JAMES BY YANG ILLUSTRATION ALUMNI GIFT MATCHED campus. NAAA plans a recruitment drive then, too. Also enjoying the Alumni Gala to provide a Bohanon ’96 BSW, ’97 MSW is an associate professor festivities were, from left, TO ENDOW SCHOLARSHIPS and chair of the Division of American Indian Studies at Keith Weiss ’73, Bob Watson way for the Bacone College, a small private institution in Muskogee, ’03, Carolyn Weiss, and We Are the World Ignacio Nuñez’s parents taught him the Okla., created for American Indians in the 1880s. engineering Dean Bill Carroll. University value of a good education long before he “We hope American Indian students will complete International alumni are making an impact in all corners of the globe was a successful Arlington doctor or a their academic goals wherever they enroll,” he says. community UT Arlington Distinguished Alumnus. “Students can then give back to our American Indian The reach of UT Arlington alumni extends far beyond “My goal is to uplift the school’s image and to provide Now, Dr. Nuñez and his wife, Lynda, are communities as future leaders and role models for their North Texas. With graduates finding success in 90 coun- a way for the University community to contribute to the to contribute honoring his mother with the Carmen Tru- tribal nations.” tries on six continents—from Mexico to Thailand to betterment of the world,” says Ahmed, a Bangladesh jillo Nuñez Pre-Med Scholarship. The cou- Australia—the University’s global reputation as a pre- native who earned a bachelor’s degree in economics in to the better- ple also have established a second scholar- mier destination for higher education continues to soar. 1981. “In time, I hope the institute helps the University ship named after Lynda Nuñez’s mother. In some cases that reputation approaches royal continue to gain prominence nationally as well as ment of the The endowment for both scholarships is $50,000, a combination status. Nasser Ahmed Lozi, who earned a bachelor’s globally.” of a $25,000 gift from the Nuñez family and $25,000 from the ARLINGTON MIXER degree in civil engineering in 1979, serves as chief of the By all accounts, this vision is being realized. Nearly world.” University’s Maverick Match program. Ignacio Nuñez has practiced Saty Satyamurti ’07 and Royal Hashemite Court for Jordan’s King Abdullah II 300 UT Arlington alumni call China home. The Uni- obstetrics/gynecology in Arlington for 27 years, and he served as his son, Ravi, attended an and has been called the second most powerful person in versity’s Asia Executive MBA program is one of the president of the medical staff at Texas Health Arlington Memorial Arlington alumni mixer Jordan. Lozi received the University’s first Distinguished largest of any foreign university in China and boasts Hospital from 2008 to 2010. He graduated from UT Arlington Dr. Joseph Bohanon hosted by the Alumni International Alumni Award at the 2010 Distinguished more than 1,500 alumni. Many graduates, and even with a bachelor’s degree in biology in 1975 and went on to attend is president of the Association in November. Alumni Gala in October. current students, are high-ranking executives at some UT Southwestern Medical School at Dallas. “My mother was an Native American “UT Arlington is fortunate to be enriched by of the country’s largest corporations. avid reader who bestowed upon me several gifts that have served Alumni Alliance. diverse cultures spanning the world,” Alumni Association “UTA has a good brand reputation,” says Asia EMBA me well. First is a shared love of reading, second an insatiable Executive Director Lora Malone says. “With his impres- student Jiang Pan, senior director of operations for curiosity, and third an adventurous life as a child traveling with sive credentials and strong desire to be an advocate for Walmart China. “I believe learning with UTA can help my family to wherever my father was stationed,” Dr. Nuñez says. UT Arlington in Jordan, His Excellency Lozi was an me better understand American culture and people.” “My mother always told me that I was just as capable as anyone ideal choice to receive this award.” With recent visits to China, Jordan, Greece, and else, regardless of race or social standing. I believed her.” Through Alumnus Mustaque Ahmed believes so strongly in Italy, Provost Donald Bobbitt has seen firsthand the Maverick Match, the University uses natural gas royalties to lever- UT Arlington’s influence that he wants to make sure University’s impact abroad. age major gifts. Philanthropic partners who make endowments of the University’s voice is heard worldwide. He recently “Our expanding international alumni population is $25,000 or more see their contributions doubled. The endowment endowed the Festival of Ideas Global Research Institute evidence of UT Arlington’s global perspective and influ- will provide a $1,125 scholarship for a pre-med student and a Also attending the mixer to explore cultural and intellectual issues. The institute ence,” Dr. Bobbitt says. “As our alumni assume leadership $1,125 scholarship for an English major. The second scholarship were, from left, Jennifer integrates the scholarship and creativity of faculty and positions all over the world, the University’s reputation is called the Evelyn Anita Sawyer Ray Endowed Scholarship in Cathcart ’99, Daniel Kauth ’84, graduate students with insights from presentations by as a first-rate institution dedicated to educating tomor- English. Lynda Nuñez graduated from UT Arlington in 1991 with Tommy Simmons ’72, world-renowned experts who visit campus. row’s leaders will continue to grow.” a bachelor’s degree in English. and Chris Kujawa ’06.

34 U TA rlington Magazine ALUMNI NEWS ALUMNI NEWS Events Copán Ruina, Honduras Alumni HOUSTON ALUMNI MIXER Join fellow Mavericks in HALL OF HONOR ADDS networking and celebrat- ing UT Arlington from 6 to DISTINGUISHED CADETS 8 p.m. Monday, March 7, Col. Joe B. Swift, top, Brig. Gen. Ricky D. Gibbs, at Champps Uptown (1121 center, and Maj. John Gallatin Kearby are the 2011 Uptown Park Blvd., Houston). inductees into the Military Science Hall of Honor. RSVP and more details: uta. Swift earned a B.B.A. degree in 1963 as a distinguished edu/alumni/alumnimixer military graduate. He was selected to shoot with the All-Army team and was placed in charge of rifle and MAVERICK RING SALES pistol training activities while stationed in Korea and A Balfour representative Japan. After receiving his flying license, he served two answers questions and takes tours of duty in Vietnam as a reconnaissance pilot and Official Maverick Ring orders on administrative flight missions. Upon receiving a GLOBAL IMPACT 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 8-9 in the master’s degree in industrial psychology, he became Lo Daniels ’05 understands E.H. Hereford University Cen- an operations officer and later a helicopter battalion the power of education to ter. Rings may be purchased training officer. Swift retired from the Army in 1989 transform lives. Last year any time by visiting the Alumni and later worked for Bell Helicopter as a logistics the interdisciplinary studies Association at 841 W. Mitchell engineer. Gibbs received a B.A. degree in 1982. He also graduate began teaching St. in Arlington. uta.edu/ earned master’s degrees from Troy State University first grade at the Mayatan alumni/maverickring and the U.S. Army War College. He served in Germany Bilingual School (MBS) prior to being named chief of personnel and training for the combat in the western highlands training center at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. He later served as chief of town of Copán Ruina, the Army Initiatives Group. Following two tours of duty in Iraq, he Honduras. Using foreign became chief of staff for the 1st Infantry Division in 2008. Among teachers to teach in English his awards are the Bronze Star Medal and the Meritorious Service Caring Heart and Honduran teachers to Medal. Kearby received an associate degree in 1925 from North Texas Alumna Sada Herrera restores hope in West Africa teach in Spanish, MBS offers Agricultural College (now UT Arlington). He later graduated from preschool through “cole- Southern Methodist University and became a teacher. He served Sada Herrera ’06 is devoting her life to addressing gio” classes to about 300 in the Army Air Corps from 1941 to 1943 and played a vital role Sierra Leone’s overwhelming need for medical and children. Honduras is one in developing the high-altitude pressure suit. His work pioneered dental care. of the poorest countries in the spacesuits used by today’s astronauts. Both John Kearby and “It’s hard to imagine that this country has six million the western hemisphere, BILL NYE his brother, Neel, were killed in separate incidents during World people but only 75 registered physicians and only eight and these English-language The popular scientist, educa- War II while on flying missions over the Pacific Ocean. dentists,” the nursing graduate says. skills offer important advan- tor, comedian, author, and TV Herrera and her husband, Gabriel, a dentist, have tages. “Without Mayatan, host entertains and amazes spent more than a year and a half in the West African many of our students would as part of the Maverick nation as part of the Global Connection Partnership attend underfunded, over- Speakers Series at 7:30 p.m. Network (GCPN), an international nonprofit that links crowded schools,” Daniels Wednesday, March 23, in people with churches and other organizations. says. “Even with MBS, some Texas Hall. His Bill Nye the In November GCPN and several partners, includ- students struggle to balance Science Guy TV show has won ing UT Arlington, helped open the Hope Center near family priorities—such as seven national Emmy Awards Freetown, the Sierra Leone capital. The 11,000-square- farm labor and the pressure for writing, performing, and foot center, which serves families devastated by the to marry early—with the producing. uta.edu/maverick- country’s 11-year civil war, features a dental and medical less immediate rewards of speakers clinic, a conference room, male and female dormitories, education.” Indeed, nation- classrooms, a computer lab, and a guest house. wide only about 25 percent AUSTIN ALUMNI MIXER UT Arlington participants included the Africa of Honduran students finish Wear your blue with a brighter Program, College of Nursing, School of Social Work, high school. “Our goal is to shade of orange from 6 to 8 College of Engineering, and Intercollegiate Athletics. keep expanding our capac- p.m. Tuesday, March 29, on Africa Program Director Alusine Jalloh coordinated the ity so that more and more the patio at Iron Cactus (10001 University’s efforts. Engineering professors designed the children can benefit from Stonelake in Austin) to net- center’s electrical systems. Social work faculty contrib- the untold—and too often work with fellow Mavericks. uted to the educational curriculum. Nursing professors unthinkable—privilege of a RSVP and more details: uta. IMMORTAL FLYING ACE consulted with medical personnel. Athletics donated world-class education.” edu/alumni/alumnimixer UT Arlington, city, and military officials unveiled a Texas sports equipment. historical marker and statue honoring alumnus Neel E. Kearby Herrera says she’s proud to have earned her degree ALUMNI PICNIC in November at the George W. Hawkes Central Library in from a university that’s restoring hope in the war-torn Food and fun await at the downtown Arlington. A graduate of North Texas Agricultural region. Alumni Association’s Annual College (now UT Arlington) and a member of the University’s “This gives me an opportunity to use my nursing Alumni Picnic in the Park from Military Science Hall of Honor, Col. Kearby was killed in action skills to help meet the physical and spiritual needs 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, during World War II. He was a decorated fighter pilot who of the people of Sierra Leone. I have the ability—and April 9, in Doug Russell Park. received numerous honors, including the Medal of Honor, which the duty—to pass on the same knowledge I learned at uta.edu/alumni/alumnipicnic is displayed in College Hall. UT Arlington.”

36 U TA rlington Magazine SPRING 2011 37 ALUMNI NEWS ALUMNI NEWS Class Notes Notable 1956 cal Engineering) was named 1973 Tarrant County justice of the 1983 in Bethesda, Md. More re- of his high-profile cases have turnaround management, and is a Web editor/producer Robert Paige (AA, Electrical the first senior technical David Branton (BS, Electrical peace for Precinct 5. He was G. Don Taylor (’83 BS, ’85 MS, cently, she was coordinator of been featured on HBO’s business advisory services. for business at dallasnews. Engineering) has retired from fellow for flight technology Engineering) is co-owner of first elected in 1982. He has Industrial Engineering) has the Adult Nurse Practitioner Autopsy, CBS’s Cold Case, and com for The Dallas Morning the Federal Aviation Admin- and advanced design at Bell Turbine Generator Mainte- been a member of the UT been selected as a fellow of Program at the University of A&E’s Forensic Files. A 29-year 1992 News. Paul Compton (BM) istration after 38 years of Helicopter. nance in Cape Coral, Fla. TGM Arlington College of Nursing the World Academy of Pro- Michigan School of Nursing. veteran of the Arlington Police Rama Nalla (MS, Com- received the Distinguished service. He is now a volunteer provides inspection, main- advisory council since 1993. ductivity Science. Dr. Taylor Brian Warthen (BM) is music Department, he is a detec- puter Science Engineering) Music Professor Award at and tour guide at the Old Red 1970 tenance, and repair of steam is head of the Department of director at Fielder Road Bap- tive in the homicide division. is director of technology Oklahoma State University, Museum of Dallas County John Dycus (BBA, Account- and gas turbines. 1979 Industrial Systems Engineer- tist Church in Arlington. He Randi Smith (’89 BA, Exercise for ExamSoft Worldwide, a where he is an associate pro- History and Culture, plus ing) received the Howard S. Lon Burnam (MCRP) was ing at Virginia Tech University. also is a freelance bass player and Sport Studies; ’95 MEd) is developer of computer-based fessor of music. Kim Goggans he volunteers for the Dallas Dubin Outstanding Profes- 1974 reelected state representative in the Fort Worth-Dallas area. principal at Bryant Elementary testing. He manages software (BA, Journalism) is director Historical Society at the Hall sional Member Award from Charles Jenkins (BS, Me- for Texas House District 90, 1984 School in Arlington. development teams and is of marketing for US Youth FRANK MOSS of State in Fair Park. the Society of Professional chanical Engineering) is senior which represents downtown Todd Baldwin (BM) is a 1985 a primary architect of the Soccer, based in Frisco. Ruel Moss (’73 MA, Urban Affairs) vice president and chief oper- Fort Worth and some of the trombonist with the U.S. Army Mike Cahill (MA, Linguis- 1990 ExamSoft code base. Gloria Macaraeg (’95 BS, Biology; received the Living Legend ating officer at Oncor Electric surrounding area. He has Band, “Pershing’s Own,” in tics) is editor in chief of the Rodney Anderson (BBA, Perez (’92 BS, ’95 MA, Criminal ’97 BA, Psychology; ’05 MA, Award for politics from the Delivery Co. in Dallas. James served in the state House of Washington, D.C. Richard content portion of SIL (Sum- Real Estate) was elected state Justice) is a deputy chief in the Linguistics) passed the Texas Renaissance Cultural Center L. Richardson Jr. (BA, Sociol- Representatives since 1996. Block (BBA, Finance) is vice mer Institute of Linguistics representative for Texas Dallas Police Department. bar exam and is now an at- in Fort Worth. He owns Moss ogy) is development officer at Terry Robison (BA, Physi- president, senior portfolio Inc.) International’s academic House District 106 in Grand torney in Fort Worth. Marc Real Estate and Development Texas Voice Project for Parkin- cal Education) produced the manager for Harris Private publications. He previously Prairie. Blake Moorman (BA, 1993 Puig (’95 BS, Biology; ’07 MEd) Group of Fort Worth and is son’s Disease in Richardson. documentary 100 Men to Bank in Rockford, Ill. Kevin was international linguistics Interdisciplinary Studies) is Robert Robinson (BA, is assistant superintendent for a member of the Fort Worth Sergio Salinas (BA, History) is Juarez, which was screened Greene (BA, Physical Educa- coordinator at SIL Interna- national sales manager for History) received a three- curriculum and instruction in City Council. Moss received chief executive officer of the at the Phoenix International tion) is athletic director for tional, based in Dallas. Raul the Fort Worth Convention year contract extension as the Luling (Texas) Indepen- UT Arlington’s Distinguished Texas-New Mexico Newspa- Christian Film Festival in the Fort Worth Independent Gonzalez (BBA, Management) Center. women’s basketball coach at dent School District. Jason Alumni Service Award in 1997 pers Partnership. He also is August. He is producer/direc- School District. Jim Greer was elected to the board of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. He Sickles (BA, Criminal Justice) and the Distinguished Alumni president and publisher of the tor of Scarlet Tye Films in The (BS, Electrical Engineering) is trustees for the Mansfield 1991 has been head coach since is senior editor at dallasnews. Award in 1999. El Paso Times. Woodlands, Texas. senior vice president for asset Independent School District. Jesse E. Collins (BBA, Ac- 2006, and his team posted a com for The Dallas Morning management and engineering He is the director of adminis- counting) is executive vice 24-11 record last season. At News. He previously worked DAvid cory 1975 1980 at Oncor Electric Delivery Co. tration for the Dallas law firm president and chief operating UT Arlington he was a men’s for CBS Evening News. Cory (’78 MSSW) received the James Haley (BA, Political Michael Charles (BS, Biology) in Fort Worth. Lisa Lankes of Passman & Jones. officer for Broadwind Energy basketball student assistant Texas Social Worker of the Get Connected Science) has been hired to has joined the Department (BBA, Systems Analysis) is vice in Naperville, Ill. Jill Cumnock coach from 1994 to 1996 and a 1996 Year Award from the National write the history of Burle- of Surgery at Washington president of communications 1986 (MSSW) is chief executive of- women’s basketball assistant Todd Dixon (BM) is director Association of Social Workers son in conjunction with the University/Barnes-Jewish for licensing and social media Don McCormack (BBA, Ac- ficer for the Ronald McDonald in 2001-02. Lei Testa (BBA, of bands at Wylie High School at the organization’s annual JOIN THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION TODAY! city’s centennial in 2012. He Hospital in St. Louis. He is in at Justin Brands, based in Fort counting) is vice president House in Dallas. She previ- Accounting) is the 2010-11 and is Texas Music Educators conference in Houston in Benefits include: wrote Passionate Nation, the Division of Surgical Critical Worth. She has been with the and chief accounting officer ously was executive director president of the Fort Worth Association band chairman of October. • Strengthening and staying connected to your university which details Texas history Care. He recently closed his for Concho Resources, based of the Frisco Family Services Region 25. David Scheffrahn • Supporting student leadership programming company 16 years, beginning Chapter, Texas Society of Cer- • Supporting student scholarships through famous figures from surgical practice in Hillsboro, as an advertising coordina- in Midland, Texas. D. Mark Center. David M. Davis (BBA, tified Public Accountants. She (BS, Mechanical Engineer- • Opportunities to network with fellow alumni Davy Crockett to Lyndon B. Texas. tor. The Fort Worth Business Smith (BBA, Marketing) was Accounting) is chief finan- is a regional finance director ing) is business development • Access to discounts on numerous products and services Johnson. Press honored her as one of honored as outstanding re- cial officer at Oncor Electric for US Oncology. director, consumer products Make your university stronger by joining the Alumni Association 1981 the Great Women of Texas in gional adviser by Phi Gamma Delivery Co. in Dallas. Paul at Motoman Robotics in Fort online now at www.utaalumni.org or by calling 817-272-2594. 1976 Brenda Pulis (BS, Electrical 2009. Hamid Parsaei (PhD, Delta. He has served as the Hightower (BS, Physics) has 1994 Worth. Ellen Verreault (’96 Jim Sorrells (BS, Geology) is Engineering) is senior vice Industrial Engineering) is fraternity’s section chief since published his fourth book, Jade Andrews (’94 BBA, BA, Interdisciplinary Studies; an advisory board member at president for distribution at associate dean for academic 2004. Johnny Veal (’86 BSN, The Father of Geometry: Management; ’08 MS, Health ’04 MEd) is principal at Dia- Mogul Energy International, Oncor Electric Delivery Co. affairs at Texas A&M Univer- ’90 MSN) is vice president of Euclid and His 3-D World. Care Administration) is chief mond Hill Elementary School an oil and gas exploration in Dallas. Linda Watson (’81 sity at Qatar in the Middle patient care services and chief Trey Hillman (BA, Exercise financial officer at Methodist in Fort Worth. 1968 Journalists in October. The company with headquarters BA, Political Science; ’82 MA, East—the No. 2 position in nursing officer at Lexington and Sport Studies) was named Hospital for Surgery in Addi- Robert Hale (BA, History) re- annual award recognizes SPJ in Seattle. He has been an Urban Affairs) is chief execu- the university’s administra- Memorial Hospital in Lexing- bench coach for the Los son. Herbert Beckwith (MS, 1997 VIRGINIA MILAM CAMPBELL tired after 42 years of coach- members who have made independent geologist, based tive officer for Capital Metro, tion. Previously, Dr. Parsaei ton, N.C. Angeles Dodgers. The 2008 Accounting) is senior vice David Gutierrez (’97 BA, Campbell (’95 BSN) has been ing basketball. He coached significant contributions to in Houston, since 2002. the transit agency in Austin. was professor and chair of UT Arlington Distinguished president and chief financial Spanish; ’02 MEd) is principal appointed by the Supreme boys high school teams in their chapters and regions. She previously was CEO at the industrial engineering in the 1988 Alumnus was formerly officer for Justin Brands in at South Davis Elementary Court of Texas to serve as Pampa, Everman, Azle, and Dycus served as Shorthorn 1977 transit agency in Orlando, Fla. Cullen School of Engineering Laura J. Tabor-Huerta (BFA, manager of the Kansas City Fort Worth. Nancy Templin School in Arlington. Chad a public member on the Crowley, recording 753 career adviser for 28 years and is still Robert C. Hill (BA, Journal- at the University of Houston. Art) is a filmmaker in Austin Royals and the Hokkaido (BBA, Accounting) is chief fi- Pope (’97 BA, Journalism; ’06 State Bar of Texas board of wins and a state championship active in SPJ. ism) authored Dead Men 1982 He previously held faculty and has released DFW Punk, Nippon Ham Fighters, who he nancial officer of All Children’s MEd) is an assistant principal directors. She is a health care at Pampa in 1996. Don’t Have Sex: A Guy’s Guide Jackie Fouse (’82 BA, ’84 MA, positions at State University a documentary about North led to the 2006 Japan Series Hospital in St. Petersburg, Fla. at Witt Elementary School in improvement coordinator 1971 to Surviving Prostate Cancer, Economics) was elected to the of New York at Utica and the Texas’ heyday as a haven for championship. Roberto San- She previously held leader- Grand Prairie. for Baylor All Saints Medical 1969 Kristy Libotte Keener (BFA, where he chronicles his board of directors of Dick’s University of Louisville. Anne the angry and the unusual. tana (’91 BA, Economics; ’98 ship positions at Children’s Center at Fort Worth. C. Donald Babers (BA, Art) won a MarCom Award for experience through surgery, Sporting Goods. She is chief C. Thomas (’84 BSN, ’87 MEdT) is principal at Helbing Medical Center in Dallas. 1998 History) is the southwest graphic design for a Rodgers recovery, and rehabilitation. financial officer for Celgene MSN) is dean of the School of 1989 Elementary School in Fort Jose Alejandro (BSN) is pres- AMELIA POTEE regional administrator for the and Hammerstein postcard/ Corp., a global biopharmaceu- Nursing at the University of Kimberly Blackwell (’89 BA, Worth. Dean Tarpley (BBA, 1995 ident-elect of the National As- Potee (’07 BS, Architecture) U.S. Department of Housing poster design. She is graphic 1978 tical company. Mike Guyton Indianapolis. She has taught at Sociology; ’09 MEd) is an Finance) is managing director Katie Burford (MSSW) is city sociation of Hispanic Nurses. received the Associate Special and Urban Development. He design coordinator at the Edward Speyers (MA, Lin- (BS, Electrical Engineering) is UIndy since 1996, even while assistant principal at Carroll and head of the retail industry editor for The Durango Herald A past president of the NAHN Merit Award from the Texas serves a five-state region, North Central Texas Council guistics) is a Bible translator vice president for customer working as a research direc- Peak Elementary School in practice at Alvarez & Marsal, in Durango, Colo. She covers Dallas chapter, he is on the Society of Architecture for which includes Texas. Tom of Governments. in Suriname, South America. operations at Oncor Electrical tor at the National Cancer Fort Worth. Tom Lenoir (BS, a Dallas-based professional county government and has faculty at El Centro College, developing a mentoring pro- Wood (’69 BS, Aerospace Manny Valdez (BS, Civil Delivery Co. in Fort Worth. Institute and the National Criminal Justice) has hosted services firm specializing in been features editor. Jennifer director of care management gram to acquaint high school Engineering; ’72 MS, Mechani- Engineering) was re-elected Institute of Nursing Research Spike TV’s Murder, and several performance improvement, Chamberlain (BA, English) at WebTPA, and a doctoral students with architecture.

38 U TA rlington Magazine SPRING 2011 39 ALUMNI NEWS ALUMNI NEWS Briefly student in human services at several major airport termi- of Architecture at the Went- is an applications engineer Administration) is chancellor litical Science; ’10 MA, Public ogy at UT Arlington. Gina BE A MENTOR Capella University. Pamela nals. Ken Hada (PhD, English) worth Institute of Technology with Future Facilities, Inc., in of the Texas State Technical Administration; ’10 MA, Urban Garza (BA, Public Relations) Interested in mentoring a Henderson (MEd) is principal had three poems included on in Boston. Christopher McAl- San Jose, Calif. Briana Rhodes College System in Waco. He Affairs) is vice president for is community director for the highly motivated and involved at Davis Elementary School in Garrison Keillor’s American lister (MEdT) received the (MM) teaches private music previously was president of administration for the North Fort Worth March of Dimes. student? The Student Alumni Fort Worth. Drew Lowen (’98 Public Media radio programs Award of Excellence from the lessons in the Indianapolis TSTC West Texas. Paul Nicho- Texas Commission in Irving. Her duties include commu- Association is looking for BA, History; ’04 MEd) is an in October. Dr. Hada is an as- AWARE (Arlington Will Award area. She was the first gradu- las Shahwan (BS, Biology) Billy Laird (BM) is assistant nity relations, fundraising, alumni to mentor students assistant principal at Western sistant professor of English at and Recognize Excellence) ate teaching assistant in the received a doctor of dental band director at South Grand and event planning. Pennie on the SAA board of direc- Hills Elementary School in East Central University in Ada, Foundation. He teaches third UT Arlington jazz program. surgery degree from the Texas Prairie High School. Green (BA, Mathematics) tors. You’d be matched with Fort Worth. Nick Torres (’98 Okla. David Herda (’00 BBA, grade at Hale Elementary Kristy Crocker Turner (BA, A&M Health Science Center teaches math at Joshua High a student pursuing your line BA, Political Science; ’05 MEd) ’00 MS, ’10 PhD, Accounting) School in Arlington. Melyssa Criminal Justice) was named Baylor College of Dentistry in 2009 School. Zoheb Hassanali of work who is interested in is principal at Clark Elemen- is an assistant professor at Prince (’01 BA, Public Rela- the 2009-10 Legal Professional May. He is in practice with his John Brunett (BS, Athletic (BA, Broadcast Communica- learning more about his or tary School in Fort Worth. North Dakota State University tions; ’06 MA, Communica- of the Year by the Texas Asso- brother, Dr. Gabriel Shahwan Training) is assistant athletic tion) is a news reporter for her expected profession. Only in Fargo. Alicia Rodriguez tion Speech) received two ciation of Legal Professionals. (’04 BS, Biology), in Fort trainer at Trinity High School KTVO-TV in Kirksville, Mo. three meetings are required 1999 (’00 BA, English; ’08 MEd) is awards of excellence and She is a legal assistant in the Worth. Brittany Stricklin (BS, in Euless. Mary Cazzell (PhD) Staceee Jones (BSN) is a reg- per semester. Contact Angie Beth Brunk-Chavez (PhD, interim principal at Thornton one award of merit from the law offices of Tekell & Atkins Biology) is a gallery attendant is an assistant professor in istered nurse at Texas Health Mack at leslie.mack@mavs. English) is associate dean of Elementary School in Arling- International Association of LLP in Waco and an adjunct at the Modern Art Museum the UT Arlington College of Arlington Memorial Hospital. uta.edu for information. UT Arlington Official Maverick Ring the College of Liberal Arts ton. Paula Woods (MEd) is Business Communicators at instructor in the paralegal in Fort Worth while pursuing Nursing. Michael Giannetti Richard Kastl (MEd) is an at UT El Paso, where she is principal at Forest Oak Middle the Dallas chapter’s annual Official Maverick Ring program at McLennan Com- her doctorate in biology at UT (BBA, Finance) is an agent for assistant principal at Sunset UPDATE YOUR INFO an associate professor of School in Fort Worth. Quill awards ceremony for her Wear your UT Arlington pride for everyone to see. It’s munity College. Arlington. Ed Whitley (MEd) New York Life Insurance Co. High School in Dallas. David The Alumni Association wants rhetoric and writing stud- marketing communication time to order your Official Maverick Ring. To purchase is principal of the Lamar alter- in the Fort Worth-Dallas area. Muñoz (MEd) is an assistant to stay in touch with you. ies in the English Depart- 2001 work at Calloway’s Nursery. a ring and see samples, visit the Alumni Association at 2005 native education program in Maru Iabichela (MBA) is a principal at Stripling Middle To update your personal or ment. Emma Davis (MEd) is Brandon E. Allen (BS, Archi- She also was named direc- 841 W. Mitchell St. Camilla Anderson (MEd) is the Grand Prairie Independent manager of hub operations School in Fort Worth. Yvette business information, go principal at Ellis Elementary tecture) received the Associ- tor of public relations for the For more information, call the Alumni Association at an assistant principal at De Za- School District. at BNSF Railway Company in Nguyen (BBA, Marketing) is a to uta.edu/alumni/update_ School in Arlington. Derrell ate Special Merit Award from Dallas-Fort Worth chapter 817-272-2594 or visit www.uta.edu/alumni/maverickring. vala Elementary School in Fort Fort Worth. Emily Toman sustaining engineer lab man- info_form. It’s the best way Douglas (MEd) is principal the Texas Society of Architec- of the American Marketing Worth. Derek Hinton (MEd) 2007 (BA, Journalism) is editor ager in the avionic systems to make sure you’re notified at Timberview High School ture for developing a mentor- Association. She is a public is an assistant principal at Fer- Briana Asher (’07 BM) of the Far North Dallas and division at NASA. She also regularly of Alumni Associa- in Mansfield. Paige Murphy ing program to familiarize relations lecturer in the UT guson Junior High School in teaches choir and music at Preston Hollow sections for is a member of the Rockets tion events and programs. (BS, Interior Design) is an as- high school students with Arlington Department of Arlington. Lesa Master (MEd) Northpointe Intermediate Advocate Publishing, which Power Dancers, who perform sociate for Corgan Associates, architecture. Heidi Browder Communication. Kenneth Lake Hills, part of the Austin his associates recently were is assistant athletic director School in Tomball and sings compiles magazines and blogs at Houston Rockets basketball an architectural and interior (BA, Criminal Justice) is a spe- Sheets (BA, Political Science) metropolitan area. credited with modifications to for the Birdville Independent with the Texas Master Cho- about the Dallas area. Cecil games. Lorena Perez (MEd) design firm based in Dallas. cial agent for the Department was elected state representa- Facebook’s Santa Clara, Calif., School District in Haltom City. rale. Cheryl Neill (MA, Lin- Touchon (BFA, Art) is director is an assistant principal at Dia- George Nnanna (’99 MS; ’02 of Homeland Security, Immi- tive for Texas House District 2003 data center that resulted in Alice Hammons Meridith guistics) is a volunteer teacher of the FluxMuseum (fluxmuse- mond Hill Elementary School PhD, Mechanical Engineering) gration and Customs Enforce- 107, which serves east Dallas. Candace Blair (’03 BS, reducing the facility’s annual (MEd) is principal at Oakdale and tutor for ESL citizenship um.org) in Fort Worth. Erika in Fort Worth. Nealie Perkins has been promoted to full ment in the southwest part Accounting; ’05 MS, Taxa- energy bill by $229,000 and Elementary School in the Can- and literacy at UT Arlington. Vega (MEd) is an assistant (MEd) is an assistant principal professor at Purdue University of Texas. Richard M. Brown 2002 tion) is a senior tax associate earning a nearly $295,000 yons School District in Sandy, Yvonne Schnitzius (MA, principal at Wimbish Elemen- at Morningside Elementary Calumet, where he is director (MEd) is principal at Metro Jael Chac (BA, Communica- for Sanford, Baumeister & rebate from its power sup- Utah. Britt Robinson (MEd) Linguistics) taught in the Sum- tary School in Arlington. School in Fort Worth. Angelia of the Water Institute and co- Opportunity School in Fort tion Technology) experienced Frazier, PLLC, an accounting plier. Jason Oliver (MEd) is is an assistant principal at The mer Language Institute at LCC Rosa Villarreal (BA, Political Ross (MEd) is an assistant ordinator of the engineering Worth. Alice Buckley (MEd) weightlessness as part of the firm in Fort Worth. Walter principal at Arlington Heights Oakridge School in Arlington. International University (for- Science) is manager of human principal at Handley Middle graduate program. Matthew is principal at Ridglea Hills Northrop Grumman Weight- Delashmit (PhD, Electrical High School in Fort Worth. Patty Steen (MEd) is principal merly Lithuania Christian Fund resources for the Corpus School in Fort Worth. Brandy Opalach (BS, Biology) is a Elementary School in Fort less Flights of Discovery Engineering) has retired after Ahmad Saidat (’03 MA, ’06 at Phillips Elementary School College) in Klaipeda, Lithu- Christi Regional Transporta- Sachs (MEd) is an assistant doctor of osteopathy in the Worth. Christian Crowder program in McAllen. She is a 39 years in the aerospace PhD, Linguistics) is vice dean in Fort Worth. ania. She continues to teach tion Authority. principal at Stripling Middle StudentS HELP STUDENTS Visiting Physicians Association (MA, Anthropology) is a bilingual teacher of second industry, including 25 years at of the College of Arts and di- German at Covenant Christian School in Fort Worth. Jennifer The Student Alumni Associa- office in Fort Worth. Mon- forensic anthropologist in the grade at Hanes Elementary Lockheed Martin Missiles and rector of the language center 2006 Academy in Colleyville, where 2010 Sanchez (MEd) is an assistant tion helped aerospace engi- ticee Williams (BA, Broadcast Office of the Chief Medical School in Irving. James Davis Fire Control. Evan Heckman at Al-Hussein bin Talai Univer- Jodie Crystal Adair (MEd) she is lead teacher in modern Amy Bishop (MEd) is an principal at Daggett Elemen- neering sophomore Mariah Communication) is girls head Examiner in New York City. He (BM) teaches music at Triton (MEd) is principal at Palmer sity in Petra, Jordan. David is an assistant principal at languages. Daniel Thomas assistant principal at Leonard tary School in Fort Worth. Bacchus survive finals last fall. basketball coach at Sherman works on recovery and identi- College and gives private les- Middle School in Palmer, Young (BS, Athletic Training) Pearce Elementary School in (BS, Chemistry and Physics) Middle School in Fort Worth. Niesha Small (MEd) is dean Bacchus picked up one of the High School. She played bas- fication from the attack on the sons in the Chicago area. Kaci Texas. Debbie Lewis (MSN) is assistant athletic trainer at Fort Worth. Patti Woodall is a petroleum engineer for Jacob Cortez (MEd) is an of instruction at the Young SAA’s MavPack kits, which ketball at UT Arlington from World Trade Center. Robert Hickox (BSN) is working on is a family nurse practitioner DeSoto High School. Goforth (BA, Interdisciplinary Halliburton in Kilgore, Texas. assistant principal at Pearce Women’s Leadership Acad- included study tips, snacks, 1995 to 1999. Dodd (MEd) is research as- dual master of nursing/mas- at the Great Falls Clinic heart Education) chairs the science Rodney White (MEd) is prin- High School in Richardson. emy, a middle school in Fort school supplies, and other sociate for assessment in the ter of public health degrees center in Great Falls, Mont. 2004 department at G.W. Carver cipal at Glencrest 6th Grade Toni Estell (MEd) is an as- Worth. James Statham (BBA, items to help students ace 2000 Reich College of Education at at Johns Hopkins University. Nisheeth Mohan (MS, Elec- Cindy Burkett (BA, Political Academy in Waco. Morgan School in Fort Worth. Jacob sistant principal at Richardson Management) is a purchas- their final exams. A portion Tamara Caldwell (MEd) Appalachian State Univer- James Schmidt (BA, Geol- trical Engineering) is product Science) was elected state Kiani (’06 MS, ’09 PhD, Elec- Wilson (MEd) is an assistant North Junior High School ing manager at Site Planning of the proceeds from kit sales is an assistant principal at sity. Lamar Goree (MEd) is ogy) is a senior geologist for manager for mobile test and representative for Texas trical Engineering) is an assis- principal at Sam Houston High in Richardson. Charlotte Site Development, a specialty benefits the Alumni Associa- Young Junior High School in assistant superintendent for Advanced Foundation Repair measurement products at House District 101 in Mes- tant professor in the Depart- School in Arlington. Ford (PhD, Public and Urban landscape construction firm in tion Scholarship Fund. Arlington. Jose Diaz (MEd) is student services and support and ARCH Foundation Repair. Keynote Systems, where he is quite. Dinnah Escanilla (MEd) ment of Engineering at Texas Administration) is principal Arlington. Snehal Watharkar an assistant principal at Wilson in the Mansfield Independent He also is certified to teach responsible for the strategy is principal at North Dallas Christian University. Hector 2008 at Coble Middle School in (MS, Biomedical Engineer- START A CHAPTER Elementary School in Fort School District. Shadi Khadivi physics, chemistry, geol- and development of new High School. Ana Holland Martinez (MEd) is principal Lester Dixson (MEd) is an as- Mansfield. Emily Froese ing) is a research assistant in For information on starting Worth. Ginger Gee (MArch) is (BS, Architecture) is an archi- ogy, biology, and integrated mobile products. Keynote (’04 BA, Interdisciplinary Edu- at De Zavala Elementary sistant principal at Nichols Ju- (MEd) is an assistant principal radiation oncology with the an alumni chapter, contact an associate at Corgan Associ- tectural designer and owns physics and chemistry. Bryan Systems is based in San Ma- cation; ’10 MEd) is an assistant School in Fort Worth. Holly nior High School in Arlington. at Austin Middle School in University of Iowa Hospitals the Alumni Association at ates, a Dallas-based architec- shadiworks, an architecture Shippey (MEd) is principal teo, Calif. Veerendra Mulay principal at Rayburn Elemen- McCanlies (MEd) is principal Von Ensley (MEd) is principal Irving. Becky Garner (MS, Ex- and Clinics. Tanisha Williams 817-272-2594 or uta_alumni@ tural and interior design firm. and graphic design studio in at Barton Creek Elementary (’03 MS, ’09 PhD, Mechanical tary School in Grand Prairie. at Cross Timbers Intermediate at Forest Lane Academy Ele- ercise Physiology) is exercise (MEd) is an assistant principal uta.edu. To see a list of chap- Since joining the firm in 2008, Albany, N.Y. She is an adjunct School in the Eanes Indepen- Engineering) is a thermal en- Saket Karajgikar (’04 MS, ’10 School in Mansfield. Michael mentary School in Richardson. science academic adviser in at Wallace Elementary School ters, visit uta.edu/alumni/ she has worked on projects at professor in the Department dent School District in West gineer with Facebook. He and PhD, Mechanical Engineering) Reeser (MBA, Business Valerie Hodges (’08 BA, Po- the Department of Kinesiol- in Richardson. chapters.

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In Memoriam UT ARLINGTON DEVELOPMENT BOARD 1940s Biology), 64, Sept. 13 in Fort March 10 in Haltom City. Mr. the Year Award in 2007. Larry Mustaque Ahmed Mojy Haddad Clyde Ashworth (’42 AS, Worth. Dr. Beyer was medical Penney worked for the City W. Morris (’94 BA, Broadcast Managing Director, President, CHS Architects Trade Clippers Cargo General Studies), 87, March 28 director at Osteopathic Medi- of Arlington before retiring in Communication), 50, Aug. Reaching New Heights Ralph Hawkins - Chair in Arlington. Judge Ashworth cal Center of Texas in Fort 2009. George A. Linnstaedt 23 in Fort Worth. Mr. Morris Frank Alexander Chairman/CEO, HKS, Inc. had a law practice in Arlington Worth from 1991 to 2004. He (’84 BBA, Finance), 53, March worked for AIDS Outreach for Owner, Franklyn Alexander, D.D.S. for 15 years before being was a family practice physician 19 in Arlington. Mr. Linnstaedt eight years. n the following pages, you will find the names of alumni, parents, and Frank Hill Shahrzad Amirani Partner, Hill Gilstrap, P.C. appointed judge of the 67th from 1974 to 1991. was an information technolo- Senior Director, Sanofi Aventis, Inc. District Court in 1969. In 1982 gy manager for ASC Industries 2000s Ofriends of UT Arlington who have contributed to an unprecedented Trey Hillman he was elected a justice of 1970s for 31 years. Donald Frank Elizabeth Chappell Hope Marvin Applewhite Bench Coach, Los Angeles Dodgers the Second Court of Appeals Robert Wayne Case (’70 Inman Jr. (’85 BS, ’86 MS, (’02 BA, Political Science), philanthropic effort. Their support in the 2009-10 fiscal year set records for both Vice President, Texas Instruments (retired) Jeffrey Leuschel in Fort Worth. He retired and BS, Mechanical Engineer- Aerospace Engineering), 47, 30, May 21 in Arlington. She Partner, ANDREW BAUM took the status of senior judge ing), 63, Sept. 15 in Bowie. Aug. 21 in Keller. Mr. Inman was a lab assistant at Tarrant the number of donors and the amount of gifts and pledges received. These names Jim Berry McCall, Parkhurst & Horton L.L.P. A member of the UT Arlington in 1986 and served as a visiting Mr. Case was an engineer for was an aerospace engineer County College Southeast President, Lockheed Martin Missiles represent the generosity of many donors who together created the most successful and Fire Control David Munson, Jr. faculty since 2006, Andrew judge on both trial and appel- the Dallas Transit System and for Lockheed Martin. William Campus. Chris Kuykendall President, FOI Group L.L.C. Baum died Nov. 22 in Keller. late courts. In 1996 the Tarrant for Motorola. He owned and Sears Ward (’87 BA, ’92 MA, (’07 BA, English), 26, May 11 in Jeannette Coburn He was 62. Dr. Baum was the County Bar Association operated Case Photography in Political Science), 56, Sept. Grapevine. Mr. Kuykendall was fundraising year in the University’s history. We are deeply grateful for their Owner, Portal Consulting (retired) Steffen Palko presented him with its Silver Grapevine for 25 years. James a manager at DFW Adventure Chairman and President, Jenkins Garrett Professor of 8 in North Richland Hills. Keith Crandell XTO Energy, Fort Worth (retired) Psychology in the College of Gavel Award for distinguished Robert Clark Jr. (’70 BBA, Mr. Ward was a lecturer in Park in Roanoke. support of our students and faculty and for their partnership in the important Co-founder and Managing Director, Science and director of the judicial service. Business Administration), 65, the Department of Political ARCH Venture Partners Gene Patrick Biosciences and Bioengineer- June 17 in Bedford. Mr. Clark Science at UT Arlington from Faculty and Staff work accomplished daily at UT Arlington. President/Executive Producer, Tom Cravens Gene Patrick Productions ing Center at UT Arlington. He 1950s worked at First Baptist Church 1993 to 2010. He was chair of Donald Greenspan, 82, May Director, Southwest Bank Arlington City Council Member gained national recognition Charlene Davis Allen (’50 in Grapevine. Barbara Burton the Government Department 2 in Arlington. Dr. Greenspan More than 6,600 donors made gifts and pledges to the University in 2009-10, for his research on stress and AA, General Studies), 78, May “Babs” Smith (’71 BA, Eng- at Tarrant County College was a professor of mathemat- Linda Dipert Alan Petsche providing more than $15.2 million in support for scholarships, research projects, Director of Marketing, COO, A.E. Petsche Co. (retired) its impact on health and ill- 19 in Arlington. Ms. Allen lish), 88, April 19 in Houston. Northeast Campus and co- ics at UT Arlington from 1978 Dan Dipert Travel ness. His work received worked for Gulf Oil, LTV, the Ms. Smith taught in Arlington wrote several government to 2000. He also taught at Lu Pham 25 years of continuous North Central Texas Council of schools and created her own textbooks. Kathleen Anne the University of Wisconsin- endowments, and other academic programs. We hope you are proud to find your James Ditto Partner, Lynn, Pham & Ross L.L.P. funding from the National Governments, Hallmark Cards pottery. William Thomas Shelburne Swope (’88, BS, Madison and wrote 27 books. Program Manager, Rockwell/Collins name among these benefactors. (retired) Lou Diamond Phillips Institutes of Health. in Kansas City, Bell Helicopter, Stokes (’71 BS, Electrical Engi- Mechanical Engineering), Jim Henderson, 74, Nov. 12 Actor and Kinro Manufacturing. neering; ’74 MS, Industrial En- 66, June 5 in Kerrville. Ms. in Arlington. Dr. Henderson Paul Dorman Charles E. Marshall (’54 AA, gineering), 65, Feb. 22, 2010, Swope’s passion was quilting, was an associate professor in Your support makes a difference in the lives of our students and in our impact Chairman and CEO, DFB Maxwell Scarlett Pharmaceuticals/Healthpoint, Inc. President and CEO, Physical Education), 77, April 8 in Forreston, Texas. Mr. Stokes which won her many awards. the UT Arlington Department Lekar Emergency Medical Associates in Arlington. Mr. Marshall was owned and operated Stokes She was a member of the Hill of Art and Art History from on society. Thank you for helping fuel UT Arlington’s ascent toward becoming a Debbie Duncan on the football team at Ar- Company Water Leak Services Country Quilt Guild. Anne 1970 to 2005. He taught art Vice President, Duncan Holdings Jeff Smith lington State College (now UT in Waxahachie. Rick C. Cox Marie Whitcomb Sowers education and art apprecia- nationally recognized research university. Chief Technology Officer, Bob Estrada Numerex Corporation Arlington). He worked his way (’73 BBA, History), 61, March (’89 BBA, Accounting), 50, tion classes. He is recognized Co-founder and Chairman, from a sales representative 18 in Dallas. Mr. Cox worked May 27 in North Richland as the founding father of the Estrada Hinojosa & Company Thad Smotherman to president at the Stratoflex in field and sales manage- Hills. Ms. Sowers led Bible Texas Art Education Asso- Owner/Director, Mike Farhat Arlington Medical Institute Products Division of Parker ment at Random House for 25 studies and cared for the sick ciation’s Visual Art Scholastic Owner, MEF Management Consulting Aerospace, retiring in 1996. years. Viralyn Patrick Huff and elderly at St. Elizabeth Event and served as its direc- Owner, Liquor Wholesaler & Retailer Bruce Tanner Jackie Lee Roberson (’56 AA, (’77 BA, English), 84, March 11 Ann Seton Catholic Church tor from 1994 to 1999. Louise (retired) Executive Vice President/CFO, Lockheed Martin Corporation History), 74, Oct. 14 in Fort in Arlington. Ms. Huff was a in Keller. M. Koehl, 92, Nov. 10 in Phil Ford Worth. Mr. Roberson retired librarian at UT Arlington from Arlington. Ms. Koehl worked General Manager, Vicky Teherani as security supervisor at Harris 1969 to 1993. 1990s for more than 20 years as Brazos River Authority CEO and Partner, JAMES KOPP Methodist Hospital in Fort Kent Merrell Sheppard (’90 an administrative assistant Rolland Safe & Lock Company Jackie Fouse An associate professor of Worth after 18 years of service. 1980s BA, Psychology), 56, June 6 in in the Division of Student Chief Financial Officer, Celgene Corp. Jerry Thomas psychology, James Kopp David Michael Hines (’80 Azle. Mr. Sheppard worked at Activities and the School of President/CEO, Decision Analyst, Inc. died Nov. 19 in Arlington. He 1960s BBA, Management), 53, Nov. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Architecture. She was named Tommy Franks General, U.S. Army (retired) Robert Utley was 75. Dr. Kopp’s focus was Louis H. Flynt (’65 BBA, 4 in Fort Worth. Mr. Hines for 20 years. He later owned Retiree of the Year in 2004. Owner, Utley Group, Inc. in applied and experimen- Business Administration), 69, was a project engineer at Mo- and operated Ray Sheppard William T. Lowry, 67, June 14 Ralph Hawkins Jim Lewis Shirlee Gandy tal analysis of behavior. He April 7 in Arlington. Mr. Flynt torola for many years. Marvin Steel Enterprises. Raymond L. in Grand Prairie. Dr. Lowry was Chair, Development Board Vice President for Development President, RPM Commercial Kelcy Warren was the first president and flew hundreds of missions as Moore (’80 BA, Physical Springston (’91 MS, Comput- a lecturer in the Department CEO, Energy Transfer Partners LP John Goolsby a founding member of the a B-52D pilot in Vietnam. He Education), 84, April 2 in Fort er Science Engineering), 63, of Earth and Environmental President/CEO, The Howard Hughes Wayne Watts Texas Association for Behavior was self-employed. Norman Worth. Col. Moore retired Feb. 23, 2010, in Fort Worth. Sciences at UT Arlington Corporation (retired) Senior Executive Vice President and Analysis and was appointed to Earl Corbitt (’68 BS, Civil from the Air Force in 1975 Mr. Springston was a lecturer from 1992 to 2009. He also General Counsel, AT&T P.S. Help keep the momentum going. You can ensure your inclusion in the Mike Greene the Public Responsibility Com- Engineering), 75, Nov. 4 in after 32 years in the military, and adviser in the Department taught at UT Southwestern Vice Chairman, Energy Future Jim Wilkinson mittee of the Tarrant County Arlington. Mr. Corbitt was an then came to UT Arlington of Computer Science and Medical Center at Dallas and 2010-11 listing by making a gift of $100 or greater to any of the University’s Holdings (retired) Managing Partner, Department of Mental Health operations manager for Austin to earn his degree. Cindy Engineering at UT Arlington. Brookhaven College. Willie Brunswick Group L.L.C. and Mental Retardation. A Bridge and Road of Dallas, Cottrell (’83 BSN), 50, April David Killinger (’94 BBA, Zapalac, 89, May 18 in Austin. Mike Guyton programs by Aug. 31, 2011. If you have questions about making a donation, Vice President of Customer Trey Yelverton UT Arlington faculty member retiring in 2001. While at 24 in Arlington. Ms. Cottrell Marketing), 39, March 31 in Mr. Zapalac was head football Operations, Oncor Deputy City Manager for Economic since 1970, he received the UT Arlington, he was inducted was the school nurse at Sam Arlington. Lt. Killinger served coach at Arlington State Col- please contact the Office of Development at 817-272-2584. You also may make Development, City of Arlington College of Science Outstand- into Tau Beta Pi, the national Houston High School in Ar- with the Arlington Police lege (now UT Arlington) for ing Teaching Award in 2006. engineering honor society. lington. Richard Roy Penney Department for 13 years. He one season, posting an 8-1-1 a gift online at www.uta.edu/giving. Bryce D. Beyer (’69 BS, (’83 BBA, Management), 62, received the Supervisor of record in 1952.

42 U TA rlington Magazine SPRING 2011 43 UNIVERSITY GIFTS UNIVERSITY GIFTS Donors Carlisle Society Cisco Systems, Inc. Lewis B. Haskins Varian Associates Shelly Frank and Stephen Quinn James R. Wilkinson George A. Blanton Jeanneane Cline-Keene Ralph and Susan Hawkins Verizon William M.Frey 1895 Society Roy D. Wilson Mike and Susan Blevins The Carlisle Society recognizes The 1895 Society recognizes those benefactors whose cumulative giving Wayne and Nancy Coble Healing Environs Michael Vinson David H. Gaines Morgan Woodward Michele Bobadilla Jeannette M. Coburn and Thomas M. Hein and Associates Visionary Products, Inc. Robert A. Gamble who invest $1,000 or more annually Bill C. Booziotis, FAIA exceeds $50,000. It is named for McMahon Gensie B. Hemphill Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc. Paul Geisel in any of the University’s colleges, Dean’s Associates Charles Boswell Col. James M. Carlisle who, in 1902, CommScope, Inc. of North Carolina Rudolf Hermanns Ann P. Vreeland Beth and Randy Gideon schools, initiatives, scholarships, ($5,000-$9,999) Ernest and Trish Brister founded Carlisle Military Academy, Foundation for Community Hewlett Packard Co. Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust John and Judy Goolsby endowments, or programs. Recogni- Anonymous (2) Ruthie Brock one of the early predecessors of Empowerment Higher Education Servicing Corp. Kelcy L. Warren Danny and Janice Griffin tion levels within the 1895 Society are John and Jane Avila Jeremy B. Brown UT Arlington. Community Foundation of North Texas Nettie C. Hill Wavetek Indiana, Inc. Mary E. Groner the President’s Associates, Dean’s Gregory L. Barron Julie A. Brown ConocoPhillips Teed D. Hill Harry C. Weeks Sue N. Harl Brett Beaves Paul and Beth Brown Anonymous (3) Associates, and Director’s Associates. Consolidated Edison of New York, Inc. Hillcrest Foundation Robert A. Welch Foundation Robert L. Holibaugh Damond Blueitt Joe and Doreen Bruner 202, Inc. Cook Children’s Medical Center Hill-Rom Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Jenny Hudson Donald R. and Susan M. Bobbitt Burke and Marilyn Burkart Adobe Systems, Inc. President’s Keith Crandell and Susan Davis HKS, Inc. Wescom, Inc. Bill and Barbara Hughes Mary Lou Bond Bill and Virginia Campbell Mustaque and Rubana Ahmed Associates Cravens - Wysong Family Hoblitzelle Foundation James L. West David and Melissa Hullender ($10,000 or more) James and Lisa Bothwell Pete and Beth Carlon Alcatel-Lucent Custom Information Services Janice N. Holmes Wishful Wings: James S. Barnett, Jr. Daniel J. Kauth Anonymous (2) Robert J. Bruns Kimberly S. Carpenter The Alcon Foundation, Inc. STEADFAST SUPPORT Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council Home Interiors & Gifts, Inc. Memorial Foundation Gary and Bettye Key Mustaque and Rubana Ahmed Keith and Cissie Cargill Louise and Frank Carvey Alcon Laboratories, Inc. James Quick, left, and Alan Petsche are members of the Carlisle Mark and Sherry Tucker David Honeywell International, Inc. Morgan Woodward Evan and Ferne Kyba Frank and Jane Alexander Leon and Barbara Carpenter Drew Casani Frank and Jane Alexander Jack and Carolyn Davis Houston Endowment, Inc. Society, which recognizes donors whose cumulative giving to Jim and Cheryl Lewis Shahrzad Amirani Bill and Marsha Carroll Wen S. Chan Alibre, Inc. DCF Consulting & Services, Ltd. Houston Lighting and Power the University exceeds $50,000. Dr. Quick is the John and Judy Brenda Marshall Marvin and Shirley Applewhite Drs. Gerald J. and Carolyn L. Cason Eun S. Chon American Concrete Institute, Rankin Legacy Decision Analyst, Inc. Ron and Sherry Howell Elaine Mathes James and Nancy Ashworth Harris and Anne Clark Larry and Barbara Chonko Northeast Texas Chapter Goolsby Distinguished Professor in UT Arlington’s Goolsby Lead- Society Dell Children’s Medical Center Seton Murray Hudson Daniel and Gloria McQueen Jesse M. Barnett Jeanneane Cline-Keene Philip G. Cohen and Elaina McMillan American Concrete Pipe Association ership Academy. Petsche is a 1980 graduate of the College of The Edward E. Rankin Legacy Society Family of Hospitals Brian L. Huff Sheran Miller Kyong Ju Barnett William J. Commer Bill and Susan Collins American Heart Association Business and a member of the University’s Development Board. honors those who have made Deloitte and Touche LLP Bill and Barbara Hughes Edward and Anne Morton Mia Barnett John and Nancy Conway Jan and Suzanne Collmer American Society of Civil Engineers, DFW Hospital Council Education Huitt-Zollars, Inc. provisions for the University through Lori L. Norris Michael R. Baylor David and Carlotta Daniel Diane R. Cooper Fort Worth Branch & Research Foundation IBM Corporation their estate plans. This new society Pat and Mike O’Neill Drs. Dan and Janice Bida Glenn and Julia Davidson Herbert W. Corley Shahrzad Amirani Digital Networking Solutions Instron Corporation David Moritz Siemens Postal Automation is named for the Arlington business Neer D. Patel Donald H. Bunnell, LTC, AUS, Ret. Johnny Gibbs Verne and Mary Cox Annunziato Family Foundation Dionex Corporation Intel Corporation Motorola, Inc. Silicon Graphics, Inc. and civic leader who was the driving Bobby and Myrna Pickard Shane and Amy Burden Charles and Patricia Goodman Matthew Craig and Linda Gregg The ARC of Dallas DLM Investments Intergraph The Mundy Family Foundation SILMA Inc. force behind the establishment of Jack and Helen Plummer Linda F. Burket Jo Allison Gray Carl and Lisa Cravens ARGUS Software DMS Renewable Energy, Inc. Intermec Southwest, Inc. National Instruments Harold Simmons Foundation, Inc. Donna G.Pope Chris and Becky Carroll Christopher and Robin Huckabee Ronald and Lucinda Cross Aries Technology Arlington College in 1895. Listed Paul Dorman International Biometric Society National Semiconductor Corp. Thomas W. and Linda Simmons Alfred R. and Janet H. Potvin Jeannette M. Coburn Bill and Barbara Hughes Elizabeth Cruz Maritza Arrigunaga below are the charter members. Virginia P. Dorman Nancy L. Jackson NEC America, Inc. Gordon Smith Lynne B. Prater Keith Crandell and Susan Davis Bob and Jeanne Isham Fran S. Danis AT&T Corporation Dow Chemical Co. Sarah Lewis Jackson David R. Newell Andrew B. Sommerman Donna Bertram Debra Purviance and Terry Ewing Cravens - Wysong Family Donald L. Jernigan Purnendu K. Dasgupta Atlantic Richfield Foundation Duratek, Inc. Jacobs Engineering Newport News Shipbuilding Fred and Nancy Sonntag Claire and James Billingsley Dennis and Judy Reinhartz Gerald W. Daniels Rose Julian Dave and Fay Davis Mary E. Aucutt Eastman Kodak Company Hazel E. Jay Nokia, Inc. Spring Creek Restaurants, Ltd. Barbara L. Brady F. Wayne Robnett Mark and Sherry Tucker David Daniel J. Kauth Kelly O. Davis AVO International James H. and Minnie M. Edmonds JEOL USA, Inc. Nortel Networks Corp. SRH Consulting Joe Briley Betty Ruch Jack and Carolyn Davis George V. Kondraske William and Jean Deakyne Axes Technologies, Inc. Educational Foundation Michael Jin O’Donnell Foundation Standard Meat Company Jimmy R. Brown Marie A. Sampson Harry and Jan Dombroski Gene G. Lunt James DeBruin and Dana Mathews Ayco Charitable Foundation John W. Edmonds Johnson & Johnson Medical, Inc. Carolyn Oliver and Tony Annunziato Star-Telegram Don Bunnell, LTC, AUS, Ret. Allan A. Saxe Babak Fahimi Dale and Julia Martin James and Mildred Dennis Anne T. and Robert M. Bass EFW, Inc. Daniel J. Kauth Operation Technology, Inc. STMicroelectronics, Inc. Ronnie Cates Tom and Nancy Scott Mike and Esther Farhat William and Deneen McWhirter J. Taylor Denton Lee M. Bass Allan Ekholm Mary Kay, Inc. Oracle Stratify, Inc. Nathan Cedars Peggy E. Swanson General and Mrs. Tommy R. Franks Ignacio and Lynda Nunez Mr. and Mrs. James C. Ditto Perry R. Bass Electronics Education Foundation KEGL-FM, Inc. (The Eagle) Orthopedic Specialty Associates, PA Summerlee Foundation C.A. (Bill) Chitty, CPA Carolyn R. Tinker Robert Gaitan and Barbara Peet Pat and Mike O’Neill Karen M. Doolittle Sid R. Bass Electrospace Systems, Inc. Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation Oryx Energy Company The Sunderland Foundation Jeannette Coburn Luna Ruth Tinker Shirlee J. and Taylor Gandy Paul and Laurie Paulus Kelsey and Julie Downum Baylor Health Care System Elsevier E-Learning KKDA/KRNB/K104 Radio Steve and Betsy Palko Bernard T. Svihel Cynthia A. Coulson Mary Ann and Bob Van Siclen Donna K. Garrett Lynn L. Peterson, Ph.D. Martin and Sue Stevens Durbec Michael R. Baylor Energy Future Holdings Corp. KPMG LLP A.E. Petsche Co. Taiwan Power Company Jacqueline R. and William E. Crosby Monica L. Walker Jenkins Garrett, Jr. Alan and Bonnie Petsche Thomas E. Dwyer BBVA Compass Entact Information Security Evan and Ferne Kyba Alan E. Petsche Drs. Ben and Trudy Termini Mary Lynn Crow Jim Walther Jenkins and Virginia Garrett Arnold and Kathy Petsche Joe and Dianna Ewen Bell Helicopter Textron ExxonMobil Corporation John and Karen Lanigan Petroleum Research Fund Truman and Margaret Terrell Jack and Carolyn Davis John and Darlene Wier Dr. Paul N. Geisel Lynne B. Prater Aaron and Carolyn Farmer Joe L. Bentley ExxonMobil Foundation Lawrence Livermore National Lab Alan Plummer Associates, Inc. Texas Chapter of the American James A. Ford and Betty Jane Williams John and Judy Goolsby Allan A. Saxe Billie Farrar Drs. Dan and Janice Bida Babak Fahimi LBL Architects Murray and Nona Poston Planning Association Barbara M. Raudonis Morgan Woodward Janet and Mike Greene James and Nancy Schaefer Rick and Jamie Ford Big Band Preservation Society of North Thomas Dewey Field Robert Leroy Foundation Alfred R. and Janet H. Potvin Texas Health Resources Ralph and Susan Hawkins Mike and Barbara Shropshire Joe and Cindy Foster Texas First Baptist Church of Arlington Eli Lilly and Company Vasant and Barbara Prabhu Texas Health Arlington Memorial Ron and Sherry Howell Thomas W. and Linda Simmons Scott and Suzette Foster BNR (Bell Northern Research) Fleetwood Memorial Foundation Lilly Software Associates, Inc. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Hospital Michael Jin Wade Smith Shelly Frank and Stephen Quinn The Boeing Company The Fleming Foundation Wanda K. Litsey Charles S. Proctor Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Curtis and Carol Kayem John Staniland Madhu Gannapal Bosque Foundation FMC Corporation Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Prudential Financial Fort Worth Evan and Ferne Kyba Phillip and Janet Stephenson Alan Garcia BP Global FNIS Flood Services, LP Lockheed Martin Corporation James and Sheri Quick Texas Health Resources - The Research Charles and Julia Lambert Drs. Ben and Trudy Termini Debra L. Gardner BP West Coast Products LLC Ford Motor Company Lockheed Martin Missiles and RadioShack Corporation & Education Institute Jeffrey A. Leuschel Dale and Cindy Will Elizabeth B. Gardner Malcolm K. Brachman Formosa Plastics Corp Texas Fire Control Joseph J. Rady Texas Instruments, Inc. Dr. Karin McCallum Roy and Barbara Williams Douglas M. Garner Donald H. Bunnell, LTC, AUS, Ret. Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce LTV Aerospace and Defense Company Rainwater Foundation Texas Rangers Baseball Club Roger W. Moore Beth and Woodring Wright Donald and Diane Gatzke Shane and Amy Burden Jacqualyn A. Fouse LTV Aircraft Products Zelda Ramsey Texas Utilities Electric Company David and Sharron Munson Frank Gault Daniel C. Burkholder Igor Fraiberg Macola Software, Inc. Michael and Wanda Ray Texas Water Utilities Association - Carolyn Oliver and Tony Annunziato Director’s Associates Roger and Jeanne Gerlach Burlington Northern Santa Fe Raytheon Company North Central Region Freese and Nichols, Inc. Franklin J. Madis Gene and Penny Patrick ($1,000-$4,999) Randall and Elizabeth Gideon Foundation Realm Business Solutions, Inc. Texoma Eye Institute Fresnel Technologies, Inc. The M/A/R/C Group, Inc. Alan Plummer Associates, Inc. Anonymous (12) John and Judy Gillette Lewis and Virginia Buttery Michael A. Reilly Textron, Inc. Frito-Lay, Inc. Maritz Research, Inc. Alfred R. and Janet H. Potvin Wick and Janna Alexander Arthur N. Glick Buz Post Motors, Inc. Research Engineers, Inc. TherMax Korea Corp. Fujitsu Limited Martin Sprocket and Gear, Inc. Boone and Dianne Powell Alfred and Margaret Anderson Feroze B. Golwalla CA, Inc. Donald W. Reynolds Foundation Jerry and Betty Thomas Jenkins and Virginia Garrett Joe R. Martin, Jr. Michael and Wanda Ray Raymond and Patsy Andrae Mirna A. Gonzalez CADSi Sid W. Richardson Foundation Thompson Components/Mostek GE The Mathematical Association of Douglass and Jill Reed Daniel and Linda Armstrong Raul and Kerry Gonzalez Jonathan Campbell and Tanya Dowdey Rockwell Automation, Inc. Grace Gee Thornton Charitable Trust General Dynamics Corporation America Betty Ruch James B. Atkins, FAIA Roger and Hannah Goolsby Cancer Research Foundation of North Rockwell Science Center Topping Out General Motors Corporation Rakesh and Dipti Mathur LEAVING A LEGACY Jeff and Brenda Slate Duncan and Sylvaine Aust Mrs. W. K. Gordon, Jr. Texas Betty and Roger Ruch Fernando G. and Louise E. Torgerson Getronics Ted W. Mayborn Bob and Myrna Pickard, with UT Arlington President James D. Thad and Alicia Wilkerson Smotherman Cynthia and Bill Baker Roger A. Gouge Cardinal Health Ryan Mortgage Company Tucker David Foundation John and Judy Goolsby Mayfield Building Supply Co., Inc. James D. Spaniolo Robert C. Barker Douglas and Barbara Guinn CareFusion Sabre, Inc. TxTEC Spaniolo, center, are among the 62 charter members of the Greater Texas Foundation Dr. Karin McCallum Lawrence W. Stephens Drs. Vincent and Wendy Barr Nancy L. Hadaway Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. SAP America, Inc. TXU Energy Edward E. Rankin Legacy Society. Myrna Pickard, a UT Arlington A.C. Greene James A. McCrea Siroos and Vicky Teherani Steven S. Barton Mojy and Julia Haddad The Carthage Foundation Allan A. Saxe United Parcel Service Janet and Mike Greene Medical Center of Arlington professor emeritus, was the first dean of the School of Nursing, Jerry and Betty Thomas Monica A. Basco Linda Lee Hailey Chris and Becky Carroll Ronald A. Schachar United Service Association For Health Halff Associates, Inc. Melles Griot, Inc. now the College of Nursing. Established in 2010, the Rankin Cecil and Jo Thompson Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Dr. Albert H. Halff Amon G. Carter Foundation Mrs. Helen Hughes Schrickel Care Foundation Halliburton Company The Meadows Foundation, Inc. Robert and Ann Utley Susan and Phillip Baxley John Hall Cawley, Gillespie & Assocs. Scientific Communications, Inc. UT Arlington Alumni Association Legacy Society recognizes estate gifts to the University. Frankie M. Hansell Microsoft Corporation Kelcy L. Warren William D. Beatty Caren Handleman and Steve Pew Cerion Optimization Services, Inc. Seismic Micro-Technology, Inc. UT Arlington Band Alumni Association Hanson Pipe & Precast, Inc. MillerCoors Wayne and Billie Dean Watts Barbara Becker Bryant and Nancy Hanley J. P. Morgan Chase Bank Semiconductor Research Corp. Robert and Ann Utley Harris Corporation Wm. A. and Elizabeth B. Moncrief Keith and Carolyn Weiss Suzanne M. Berry Lee and Mary Harmon Children’s Medical Center of Dallas Shell VaPRO, Inc. Harris Methodist Health Services Foundation John and Darlene Wier James and Claire Billingsley Thomas E. Hartin

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Timalina J. Scott Jonathan Beard and Grace Nordhoff David McIntosh David and Molly Albart Al Clark Laura D. Heisch Mark E. McKinney Atul and Sujata Shrimankar Bruce and Janet Shaw Jennifer Becker Gregory McKinney and Gary Kauth Jesse and Veronica Allen Sharon E. Clark, D.O., M.P.H. William Helton Mark G. McKinzie Bill and Frances Shupe Daniel and Patricia Shropshire Kent and D’Ann Besley Brian and Michala Meason Mr. and Mrs. Troy C. Alley, Jr. Edward L. Clarke Chris Hemmi Gary C. McMahan James and Sherry Sigmon David J. Silva Mike and Julie Birmingham Thomas E. Milson Gregory A. Allgeyer Brian E. Clester Donald G. Herring Dennis K. McMeekin Katherine M. Sill Dr. Robert D. Skinner Neil E. Bishop Aaron and Diane Mitschke James E. Allison Norman and Brenda Cobb Frances C. Hickman Don L. Meiners Mike and Sheila Simmons Craig and Susie Slinkman Madelon L. Bradshaw Gregory and Brenda Mooty Eduardo and Laura Alvarado James and Jill Cochran Thomas P. Hightower Marlene M. Mendel Ramananda Reddy Sirigireddy Elizabeth O. and G. Robert Smith Grover and Sheila Branson Brad and Dee Munchrath Srinivas N. Amble Kyle W. Compton Emily L. Hoad Ronald B. Messina Brent and Judy Skillman Pete and Melissa Smith William R. Breithaupt Ellen M. Murphy Yvonne T. Ambrose George P. Conkle Terry L. Hockett Diane M. Michal Tom and Judy Slaughter Randall and Andrea Smith Carol F. Brown Zdzislaw E. Musielak Beverley A. Andalora Shirley W. Cooper Richard Hoefer and Paula Hoefer Joseph B. Michels Alan and Holly Smith Jill Spencer Eric V. Brown Wendell and Betty Nedderman Patrick Anderson James T. Copeland Patrick J. Hoffman Don R. Miller Danny and Susan Smith Keith and Joyce Stanton John and Theresa Buck Debra L. Nelson Fernando and Nancy Angeles David and Kandy Crocker Joan P. Holland Ann F. Minnis Elliott C. Smith David and Martha Steele Earl Charles Burney, CPA Robert M. Oliver Jerry A. Arden Mike and Angela Crowly Michele Hollek George A. Morgan Jeanie D. and Mark R. Smith Judson Stone Mrs. R.L. Burton Rogelio Ornelas and Sandi McPhail Jonathan D. Armstrong Patrick W. Curry, Jr. Darrell and Therese Hollek Lynn A. Morgan Thurman L. Smith Kristin N. Sullivan James and Beverly Byers Jeff Ott Clayton C. Arndt Kenny R. Daffern John L. Hollingsworth, Jr. Anne Motsenbocker Mark E. Snyder ADVANCING EXCELLENCE Mary and Reuben Taniguchi Jim and Ann Callicutt Burton M. Palmer William L. Arrington Michael L. Dailey Myke and Steve Holt Jeffrey W. Murray Phillip and Marcia Sobotka Mike Farhat (’72) addresses the crowd at UT Arlington’s 1895 Lee and Patricia Taylor Kathryn D. Carlson Joseph and Karen Parlin Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Ashwill Timothy C. Davis Larry Swinea and Lisa Hooks Krish Narasimhan Louis A. Sommers Society event in June 2010 at the Fort Worth Museum of Science Jeff Techmanski Florence R. Cason Neer D. Patel James R. Atwood W. Alan Davis David D. Hopman, ASLA Morris J. Narunsky Billy and Jean Starkey Walter and Joanne Cruz Tenery Michael Alan and Jennifer Graham Lenny Payne Mark W. Awtrey Wendy R. Davis Olivia Horn Jake and Kim Newbrough Howard Stern and History. Farhat is a member of the University’s Development Truman and Margaret Terrell Cathcart Charles M. Phelan Frank U. Axe James P. Dean Stevie D. Houston Eric and Dian Nicholson Gladstone T. Stevens, Jr. Board and chair of the 1895 Society Committee. The 1895 Society Mark P. Thomas Mary Cazzell Michael T. Phemister Mary E. Ayala Sandra K. DeSalvo Franklin and Velma Huebner Ting-Wen W. Nieh Kamesh Subbarao recognizes donors who invest $1,000 or more annually in any of William and Teresea Thompson Hsuan C. Chang Bill and Fran Poole James and Michelle Balmer Dennis J. Dickerson Ricky A. Hughey Deborah L. Nixon Matthew Y. Swain UT Arlington’s colleges, schools, or programs. Carolyn R. Tinker Yang Cheng and Jie Chen Donna G. Pope Terry D. Bassham Atilla Dogan Jim and Dana Hulse Jeffrey S. Norris Bannie and Sherry Tabor Luna Ruth Tinker Alan and Shirley Clarke Sam H. Pressler Donald and Carol Baumgardt Lori J. Donovan Donna S. Humes Ikenna A. Oguguo Rhoda Tannheimer Gary K. Trietsch Don and Dianne Collom Mr. J.R. and Dr. Nancy L. Price Gregory K. Beddingfield Brian and Beverly Dorney Bill and Sally Jackson Amy Osborn James and Ginger Taylor Tom and Marilee Harvey Gene and Patricia McKee Ronald I. Turner Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Cook Clyde R. Putman Wayne F. Beierman Donald F. Duhr R. Brian Jackson Jaimie L. Page Randolph Steven Tipps Robert and Joy Ann Havran Robin A. Melton Terry and Linda Twomey Scott and Jennifer Cross Donald and Bette Reaser Liz Beightler Sherri T. Durst Binjy Jenq and Yuhmei Chen Sammy D. Parker Vic and Shirley Travis Pam Haws, Ph.D. William and Marla Michalewicz Mary Ann and Bob Van Siclen Catharine A. Deever Karen Redmon Brett G. Bell Mark and Ann Dvorak J. Brent Johnson Charles R. Parr, Jr. Trent W. Trimble Lucille B. Hegar Charles P. Miller Mark W. VanderVoort Jean Deluca Bob and Donna Ressl Romona Bell Mary T. Dzindolet Richard T. Jones Caren C. Parten Dorothy A. Turner Rebecca L. Hegar Mark D. Miller Timberon and Anne Vanzant Rodger E. Denison James Rich Steven T. Bemis Frederick M. Eckert Bertrand Jost Shaan Parvaze Frederick V. Turner Dr. Thomas R. and Evelyn Hellier Roger L. Miller Mike Varrichio John F. Dixon, MSN, RN Jason Rich Andrew and Alice Bennett Sidney N. Edwards Suk-Young and Eunjm Kang Nanci J. Paskell Peggy Turner Mark and Dorothy Hensel Suzanne and Robert Montague Michael and Nancy Vineyard Charles and Joan Duke Leonard and Laurie Roberts Jerry P. Bennett Thomas D. Ek John and Debbie Keck Shirin Pestonjee Patricia Turpin Santos and Carolyn Hernandez Clarice Morris Newell and Lucretia Wallace Dana L. Dunn, Ph.D. Charles and Birdie Sadberry Patrick and Sandra Bernardi Doreen Elliott Rhonda Keen Tom Pettigrew Alan D. Valentine, M.D. Wayne Herring, Sr. Judy Morrow Rusty Ward Brendan D. Dunnigan Medhat M. 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LeFlore Beth W. Reser Michael J. Willenborg Michael S. Johnston Elwood and Janice Preiss Hai-Kuang and Nanyi Yin Brad and Rhonda Heddins Robert S. Watson Bill and Susan Bruck Allan J. Glass Michael and Carol Lehman Orlando L. Reyes Jon B. Williams Kathleen A. Kasper John and Patricia Priest Bijan and Linda Youssefzadeh Glenn D. Henscheid Alexander H. Weiss Ferrell Z. Bryant Curtis and Sylvia Gleaton Robert and Gail Lehr Don and Libby Richardson Keith J. Willis Larry D. Kemp Debra Purviance Stephen and Carol Zimmer Alice Hernandez James K. Wellvang John and Amalia Buckwalter Newton J. Gorsha, Jr. Robin A. Leonard Michael T. Richarme R. Don Wilson Doke and Cindy Kiblinger James and Sheri Quick Tony Zurlo, Ed.D. Daryl and Karen Heusinkveld Marjoray R. Wilemon Steve Burdette Dan Gossett Vladimir Leonov Tommy and Susan Risley Thomas J. Wilson Timothy S. Kviz Robert L. Quillin Ski Hunter Steve and Martha Willey Keith Burgess-Jackson Andrew M. Goth Michael A. Lewis Larry E. Roberts Walter W. Wilson Ronald and Patricia La Bar Kamisetty and Karuna Rao Ben and Leigh Huseman Nancy Williamson Michael and Dorothy Burton A.V. Goyne James and Angela Liebbe F. Renee Rockwell Shannon R. Windrow Dr. and Mrs. Frank Lamas Bill and Lynda Reeves Giving Circles Calvin and Cheryl Jackson Donald R. Wilson Abe and Annette Bush Catherine S. Goyne Ronald C. Liles Daniel S. Rodriguez Jessica L. Winter Giving Circles recognize those who Brent Lane Dennis and Judy Reinhartz Scott and Nancy Johnson Jeff and Ellen Wolfskill Ken and Cheri Butler Terrance and Ramona Gratton Ricardo Lopez-Silva and Lee A. Ruderer Ehren C. Wixson John and Karen Lanigan Seth and Kerri Ressl make annual contributions ranging Roger and Sharon Judkins William L. Wood Michael Butts David and Patricia Gray Karla Lanie-Lopez David and Carmella Russell Phillip and Diane Woodend-Jones Mark LaVelle and Sebastian Fuentes David L. Robinson from $100 to $999. Recognition levels John and Dava-Kay Kaitala Ann Jobe Wynia Martti M. Cade Everette E. Gray Reginald and Rita Mack Michael J. and Kay Sakowski Danny and Monica Woodward Kent and Carol Lawrence Melvin D. Robinson within the Giving Circles are the W.A. J. Ellsworth Kalas Betty O. Yarbrough Carolyn Spence Cagle, Ph.D. Randy and Jennifer Gray Robert W. Magee Andrew C. Sambell, M.D. Hung J. Wu Melvin and Candice LeBlanc Jamie Rogers Ransom Circle, E.E. Davis Circle, and Charles and Mary Kennedy Joseph M. Yehle John H. Callaway Jeff L. Grayson Sridhar Manthangodu Jim L. Sanders Azeem Yasin Jon Leffingwell Robert and Janet Rogers E.H. Hereford Circle. Mark R. Knoblock Raymond and Barbara Yozwiak Maurice and Donna Carter Roger A. Guess Elsie P. Manuel Jose and Eneida Saucedo Abu Yilla Jerry Lewis and Michael S. Fuller Randal and Christie Rose Clifford L. Knowles James and Diana Zett Thomas Frederick Caver, Jr. Robert and Denise Gunnip Brenda Marshall John and Lisa Sauerhage Jack and Myna Young Jim and Cheryl Lewis Thomas and Lynn Rourke W.A. Ransom Circle Orion and Jan Knox Chi-Ming Chang C. Roland Haden Beth A. Marunich Howard J. Saxion Randolph E. Young Jae Yu Jim and Deborah Long Scott and Kimberly Ryan ($500-$999) Michael D. Kuentz E.E. Davis Circle Helema M. Chang Mary Lee and Weldon Hafley William B. Mashburn Maria A. Scannapieco Douglas R. Zimmerer Ramon and Ellen Lopez Stanley A. Sample Anonymous (5) Lynn and Mark Kutler ($250-$499) Eric and Ivy Chang Charles G. Hall Joel F. Massa C. Graham Schadt J. and Lynn Luke James and Marcy Sanders Nancy Albertini Wing W. Lam Anonymous (6) Miguel A. Checka Joseph B. Hall Debbie Massingill Richard Schanz David Mack and Cathy Weeks Gerald and Janis Saxon Julie S. Alexander Thomas W.K. Lau Helen Abadzi Victoria C.P. Chen, Ph.D. James E. Hamer Robert W. Matthews, Ph.D. Dick and Sharon Schoech E.H. Hereford Circle Robert Magnusson Quita Scarborough Sandi Asebedo Ray C. Lichtenwalter Yetunde O. Abayomi Haitao Cheng Nancy and James Handy John C. Maynard J. Kelly Senter ($100-$249) Mr. Gallen Malone and Mrs. Lora Malone Dr. Maxwell C. and Mrs. Vivian M. Scarlett Dale and Lisa Ball Duane and Mary Martin Joan Absher Gerald D. and Tessa L. Chessmore Dawn Harp Richard and Stephanie McCaffrey Marilyn Diane Seymour Anonymous (54) John and Carol Marshall John V. Schmitt Paramita Bandyopadhyay Joseph and Margaret Martin Robert Acker Mike Childers Valeria Hart Bill McClesky James A. Shadduck Kamran A. Abbasi Julius and Judith Marth Brian and Jerri Lynn Schooley Thomas and Claudia Basey Margaret L. Martin Dereje and Carolyn Agonafer Nathan E. Christiansen Marcia A. Hawkins Brenda S. McClurkin Ann R. Shelton Charlotte J. Abelson Joe R. Martin, Jr. Mrs. Helen Hughes Schrickel Curtis Basham Robert and Joan Martin Oswaldo and Dolores Aguilar Gregory T. Christopher Michael A. Hawkins Donald and Stephanie McConnell Behrooz and Mary Shirazi Tracy N. Abram Jeffrey M. McCall Brian and Amy Schultz Butch Bawcom Gladys L. Maryol Farhenaaz P. Ajani Jinlong A. 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Fluor Corporation Luminant Southwest Bank Garvey Texas Foundation, Inc. Donald and Erin Granvold Peggy P. Kulesz Patricia E. Newcomb Kenneth W. Schroeder James K. Wellvang Dr. James W. Bohm, MD FNS Enterprises Lynn Pham & Ross, LLP Spring Creek Restaurants, Ltd. The Goolsby Family Trust David and Patricia Gray Evan and Ferne Kyba Lori L. Norris Brian and Amy Schultz Mike West BOKA Powell, LLC Follett Higher Education Group Mapsco, Inc. Standard Meat Company W.K. Gordon, Jr. Foundation Randy and Jennifer Gray Dallas and Jo Lacy Pat and Mike O’Neill Pier G. Scorcelletti Dudley and Kay Wetsel Booziotis & Company Architects Fort Worth Black News Publishing Martin Sprocket and Gear, Inc. Starbucks Corporation The Bryant and Nancy Hanley George and Kathy Green Dr. and Mrs. Frank Lamas Josie Lu O’Quinn, Ph.D. Timalina J. Scott Audrey A. Wick BP Global Frazier Educational Resources McGuff Financial Management State Farm Mutual Automobile Foundation, Inc. Phyllis Green Sarah B. Landau Amy Osborn Kenneth and Alice Sears John S. Wickham Brown, Robinson & West Freese and Nichols, Inc. Medical Center of Arlington Insurance Company Hogg Foundation for Mental Health Pauline H. Gregory Louis D. Laster Judy F. Oslund Don and Cynthia Seath Byron and Beverly Williams BSI Holding Management Fresh Kote Medical City Dallas Hospital Statewide Funding, LLC Lena Florence Kerr Educational Trust Sally L. Gross Mark LaVelle and Sebastian Fuentes Jaimie L. Page Caryl Lynn Segal James C. Williams BVP Maverick Place, LP Frost National Bank Raymond M. Meeks Attorney at Law Stewart Schwensen Productions Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation Susan K. Grove Kent and Carol Lawrence Dr. Ellen L. Palmer Georgia S. Seminet Michelle D. Williams Richard W. Byrd, M.D. Garrett Business Solutions, Inc. Drs. Mellion, Inc. STMicroelectronics, Inc. The Krone Foundation, Inc. Robert and Denise Gunnip Helen LeClair Joyce E. Palmer Marilyn Diane Seymour Donald R. Wilson Cacharel Restaurant Andy Garza’s Bail Bond Service Methodist Health System Strings 4 All Seasons

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Wm. A. and Elizabeth B. Moncrief The Junior League of Arlington, Freeport-McMoran Foundation In honor of Mariah Boyce Judy L. LeFlore Dental Health of Arlington A. Baker Duncan In memory of Yolande Harris In honor of Dale Kinney In memory of Amie O’Steen Foundation Texas, Inc. GE Deborah L. Boyce Justin Louder Ditto Elementary PTA Kay Farman Robert and Denise Gunnip The Employees of E-Tel, Inc. Melanie C. O’Steen The Mundy Family Foundation Kimbell Art Museum General Motors Corporation Frances K. Martin Joe and Dianna Ewen Dee and Rebecca Finley William and Rosanne Minyard Mycoskie Family Trust Knights of Columbus 6269 Grant Thornton LLP In memory of Jinny Brady Bill and Olga McGlothing Facial and Oral Surgery Associates, PLLC Ben and Kay Fortson Zdzislaw E. Musielak In memory of Minnie Kuykendall In honor of Ashley Otero Olmsted-Taylor Foundation, Inc. Norman B. Leventhal Map Center at Halliburton Company Vera Fowlkes Clara S. Meuth Frost National Bank Garvey Texas Foundation, Inc. Jim and Becky Garrett Wanda Otero The Pace Fund the Boston Public Library John Hancock Financial Services Diane M. Michal Todd Gathright Preston M. Geren, Jr. In memory of Jim Hayes The Police Foundation Mid-Cities Texas Chapter, The Links, Inc. Haworth, Inc. In honor of La’Ronda Burris Tammy J. Montgomery Bill and Carol Grammer W.W. Allison and Patti Gervey Peggy Turner In memory of Naomi Kuykendall In honor of Ellen L. Palmer The Leonard H. and Laurie S. Roberts National Alliance for Research on Hoffmann-La Roche, Inc. David and La’Ronda Burris Patricia E. Newcomb Aaron Hanysak Good Cheer Class Rosen Heights Shamekka K. Kuykendall Anonymous Charitable Foundation Schizophrenia & Depression The Home Depot, Inc. Drs. James and Ellen Palmer Rodney and Chris Hoemke Baptist Church In honor of Cynthia C. Haynes Frances H. Addison Partners Together for Health National League for Nursing IBM Corporation In memory of Karen Calvillo Rosie Patterson Ivyrose Family Dentistry, P.A. Dick and Judie Greenman Donald and Carol Haynes In honor of Dr. Ferne C. Kyba Jean H. Aertker Paul Schulte Foundation North Texas Chapter of ICRI Intel Corporation Dean and Lana Cheek Shirin Pestonjee Paul and Elvon Jacobs John Griffith Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Ashwill Myrna L. Armstrong Lloyd Carr Taliaferro Memorial Trust Organization of Hispanic Contractors Johnson & Johnson Medical, Inc. W.C and L.G. Clark Bobby and Myrna Pickard Guy and Karen Johnson Sally L. Gross In memory of Joe Hegar in Honor Jeffrey and Ann McKennis Rick and Christie Ashley Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation Peak Preparatory Kimberly-Clark Corporation Jeffrey and Elizabeth Poster Dudley and Kathryn Jones Betty M. Halff of Joe Hegar’s Birthday Becky M. Baird Grace Gee Thornton Charitable Trust Pi Kappa Phi KPMG Foundation In memory of Lucinda ‘Cyndy’ James and Sheri Quick D.W. Reed Junior League of Fort Worth Christmas Henry and Joyce Hammack Rebecca L. Hegar In memory of Mary K. Joy D. Baker Timberlawn Psychiatric Research RN-BSN Class of 2010 KPMG LLP Carver Enterprises, Inc. in Cowtown Steering Committee Leland Hodges Bissonnette LeBleu Drs. Vincent and Wendy Barr Foundation Serenity Adult Family Home LEXIS-NEXIS Anonymous Lorrie Rhodes Karaman Accounting James and Beverly King In honor of Dr. and Mrs. Santos H. Sharon Keating McQuown Homer and Dolores Bechtell Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation Sigma Alpha Iota Arlington Alumni Lockheed Martin Corporation Jo Ann Black Mr. Lynn Rhodes and Ms. Lorraine N. Anne Karaman Karen King and Kathy King Hernandez Liz Beightler Robert A. Welch Foundation Chapter Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control Linda G. Goggans Hegstad-Rhodes Charles and Sarah Knotts Kite’s Cleaners, Inc. Anonymous In honor of Erin Leidlein Janie Bloomer Wishful Wings: James S. Barnett, Jr. Sigma Theta Tau International McCormick and Company, Inc. Leslie D. Ridingin Joan R. Rycraft Joe Lumbsden Karl and Nancy Komatsu Mark and Selma Permenter Eric and Carol Leidlein Carlene Bobitt Memorial Foundation Sisters of St. Mary McKesson Corporation Jeff and Mary Schira Mashburn Family Ann, Dana and Sam Lawrence Patrick and Ellen Bolger Texas Civil Rights Project Merck & Co., Inc. In honor of Dr. Carolyn Cason Randall and Andrea Smith Charles and Shirley McCoy Hallie, David, Sam, and Will Lawrence In honor of Daniel Himarios In honor of the Librarians of Mary Lou Bond UT Arlington Associations and Texas Jewish Historical Society Microsoft Corporation Anonymous (3) Diane M. Snow Bernard and Lorna McGowen Suzy Mauze Rolland Safe & Lock Company, LLC Danny and Sharon Burnette Texas Section of S.A.E. Morgan Stanley Oswaldo and Dolores Aguilar Robert and Janeth Stiller Drs. Joseph and Nicholas Mellion Wm. A. and Elizabeth B. Moncrief Siroos and Vicky Teherani Judith Fowler Dollar Drs. Gerald J. and Carolyn L. Cason Organizations Texas Water Utilities Association, Motorola, Inc. Cheryl A. Anderson, Ph.D. Jack and Susan Suggs Gayle and Sharon Mullanax Foundation Julie A. Clegg In honor of Joseph R. Lincecum American Concrete Pipe Association North Central Region Neiman Marcus Group Mindi and Timothy Anderson Cynthia Trowbridge Mycoskie Family Trust Wade and Bettye Nowlin In memory of Heather Hogard Laura Clegg Grandma and Grandpa American Helicopter Society The Institute for Human Sciences Noble Drilling Services, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Ashwill Eleanor E. Tuck Orthodontic Options, PL James Osborn Ann Jobe Wynia Leonard and Gretchen Clegg American Institute of Architects, Theatre Arlington The Samuel Roberts Noble Drs. Vincent and Wendy Barr Patricia Turpin Otto and Wanda Puempel J.C. Pace Jr. Jennifer D. Cook, Ph.D. In memory of James Horwitz In honor of the Lone Star Geron- Fort Worth United States Olympic Committee Foundation, Inc. Lillian Bauer Susan E. Walker Arthur and Joye Pyper Gary and Helen Pace Mr. and Mrs. John A. Crampton Jennifer Becker tological Nurse Practitioners American Society of Civil Engineering, United Transportation Union Nokia, Inc. Susan and Phillip Baxley Angelita Winter Danny and Linda Smith J.C. and Samantha Pace Sally B. Evans Barbara L. Brady Eric C. White Dallas Branch US Tennis Association Norfolk Southern Corp. Marge Benham-Hutchins and Chuck and Karen Spitzer Nancy Payne Tensa M. Fields Charles and Brenda Chappell American Society of Civil Engineers, UT Arlington Centennial Court Northwestern Mutual Christopher Hutchins In honor of Jennifer Chau Charles Thornton Tom and Carole Petty Curtis and Carol Findley Cornelius Corbett In honor of Carol Sue Marshall Fort Worth Branch Apartments Oracle M. Russell Bernhardt and Thanh Chau and Lan Dao Ford and Elaine Walker The Poyner and Donnelly Families Mrs. J. Edwin Fleming John and Linda Delia John Marshall American University System UT Arlington Faculty Women’s Club PACCAR, Inc. Belinda A. Vicioso Cindy Walston The Faith Class Rosen Heights Baptist Peggy Palmer Francis Jean Deluca Architecture Alumni Chapter UT Arlington Greater Southwestern PepsiCo, Inc. Bradford Black and In honor of Robert “Drew” Marianne, Will and Martha Leigh Wells Church Gary and Mary Fritz Mei-Ching H. Fok and Him-Tai Tsang In memory of William S. Arlington Chamber of Commerce Studies and History of Cartography Pfizer, Inc. Sharon L. Oetker-Black Chumley Stan and Carolyn Wilkes Shirley Sheets J.E. Gay Dennis and Elizabeth Gallagher McCallum Arlington Civic League UT Arlington Provost’s Office PG&E Corporation Mary Lou Bond Jan Chumley Raymond and Barbara Yozwiak Nina and J.B. Shepelwich Carl and Mary Gilliland James and Diana Green Sandie Idziak Arlington Dental Study Club UT Arlington Student Activities Pohlad Family Foundation Anthony and Dorothy Bonkowski David and Margaret Sykes Jerry and Janie Means Gilmore Kathleen Jackson Arlington Music Teachers Association UT Arlington Student Health Services PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Martin and Gloria Carr In honor of Erasom Coutino, Jr. In honor of Kelsey Faires Joseph and Sallie Tarride Lorna Graben Frank and Louise Leone In honor of Roger Meiners Arlington Retired School Employees West Texas Section Society of Prudential Financial Florence R. Cason Alma and Miguel Gutierrez Guzman Kenny and Carolyn Faires Andy Thompson Margret Graham Michael and Ginger Liemohn PRINTPACK, Inc. Association Mechanical Engineering Qualcomm, Inc. Drs. Gerald J. and Carolyn L. Cason George and Julie Tobolowsky Bill and Ann Hays Thomas and Gwen Moore Arlington Technology Association Women’s Policy Forum Raytheon Company Denise M. Cauble In memory of Mary B. Curtis In memory of Marcus Fernandez Jean Travis Lorraine N. Hegstad-Rhodes Lori L. Norris In honor of James Meyer Arlington Youth Endowment Fund Sanofi Aventis, Inc. Mary Cazzell Buford Curtis, Sr. Olivia L. Flores Linda K. Winston Keneth and Lysle Huddleston Amy Osborn Mom and Dad Association of Certified Fraud Science Applications International James and Dolores Clark David and Margaret Jackson Matching Gift Jay and Karen Schuppert Examiners, Dallas Chapter Corporation Lynn Cope In memory of Emma Jean Daniel In memory of Richard Ferrier In honor of Gina Garza In memory of Dr. Howard H. J. Ellsworth Kalas Robert Strangeway and Patricia Timcho Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Companies Shell Jeannette Crenshaw Susan and Phillip Baxley Robert and Marsha Ferrier Mr. and Mrs. Jaime Garza Meyers Ann E. Koenig Kirby and Barbara Wohlander and Trainmen Many companies match their Siemens Corporation Frances D. Dalme Bill Smith Pom H. Meyers August and Marlene Laechelt In honor of Jose Diaz Gary Zank Cadet Corps Alumni Council employees’ contributions to Southern Company Services Kathy Daniel In honor of Andrew and Natalie Mark and Selma Permenter Kathy Lane Children of Fallen Soldier’s Educational State Farm Glenda L. Daniels Margarita Diaz In memory of Bernadine Fields Gaupp Glen and Shirley Larsen UT Arlington. The following In memory of J.E. Hudspeth Fund, Inc. Stone Energy Corporation Linda M. Denke Carl and Mary Gilliland Peter and Jo-Lou Gaupp In memory of Marian Millican Helen LeClair companies provided matching In honor of John Dycus C.M. Hudspeth Council for the Advancement of Sun Microsystems, Inc. Sandra K. DeSalvo Norma Aeschliman Jim and Lodema Loveless Standards in Higher Education gifts during the last fiscal year. John F. Dixon Mark and Selma Permenter In memory of Fran Fleshin In honor of Meri Geer Synopsys In memory of Olga Bertha Rita H. Heep James K. Lutringer Dallas Chapter Tax Executives Kevin and Suzan Edgren Carl and Mary Gilliland Mercy Geer Viroj Parsons Gary and Carol Marshall 3M Texas Instruments Foundation In honor of Ilknur Dzemail Huebner Institute, Inc. Textron, Inc. Ronald Elsenbaumer and Linda Levy Bonnie Wampler-Taras Jacqueline L. Michael, RN Abbott Laboratories Ilknur Dzemail Susan and Phillip Baxley Dallas Inter-Tribal Center Cecilia Flores In honor of Mark C. Frame In honor of Justin Ginsberg Thomas Miller Alcoa, Inc. Textronix Foundation Drs. Gerald J. and Carolyn L. Cason Dallas Wheelchair Mavericks Ceil Flores James and Sheri Quick Nancy Albertini In honor of Dr. Jhang S. Moon Bobbye and Gary Minshew Ameriprise Financial United Space Alliance In honor of Charles Eastep Evan and Ferne Kyba DeGolyer Library AT&T Corporation Valero Services, Inc. James A. Ford and Barbara M. Raudonis Lynn Pham & Ross, LLP Steve and Cindy Morgan Bobby and Valetta Eastep In honor of Daian Garduno- Tammy J. Montgomery Dental Health of Arlington BAE Systems Verizon Marc and Sheri Gardner In honor of Michael Ginsberg Clarice Morris Gomez Nancy Albertini DFW Drywall & Acoustical Contractors Baker Hughes, Inc. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Sumita C. Ghosh In memory of Cheryl Moore Byron and Norma Myrick In honor of Airen A. Edebiri Isabel Garduno-Gomez In memory of John W. Jackson Association Bank of America Corporation The Williams Companies, Inc. Randy and Jennifer Gray Bette B. Kaplan Corinne Naughton Vera O. Edebiri In honor of Roger Goolsby The Raymond Jackson Family DFW Interactive Marketing Association Beckman Coulter, Inc. Xerox Corporation Susan K. Grove Rebekah Naylor Ditto Elementary PTA Lucille Haecker In honor of Isabel Garduno- James and Sheri Quick In honor of Elizabeth Morrow BNSF Railway Company In memory of Clay E. Ellis In memory of Marian Johnson James and Betty Olsen European Brief Therapy Association Nancy and James Handy Gomez Debra L. Nelson, Ph.D. Frank Gault Boeing Company Anonymous Kendra N. Johnson G.E. and Hazel Palmer Fort Worth Zoo Tribute Gifts Valeria Hart Isabel Garduno-Gomez BP Global In memory of Duane Adams Dr. and Mrs. Bob Anderson James B. Palmer, Sr. Good Cheer Class Rosen Heights Daryl and Karen Heusinkveld In honor of Kelly Griffiths In memory of Mary Murphy Bristol-Myers Squibb Jim Coffman George and Patty Andrews In honor of Kristen Juroch Thomas and Mary Palmer Baptist Church Rodney W. Hicks In memory of Jenkins Garrett Mom and Dad Anonymous Broadview Security Arlington Dental Study Club Anonymous Joe and Zina Juroch Robin and Art Payne Gulf Coast Power Association Kimberly A. Hopkins Susan M. Baxley Caterpillar, Inc. In honor of David Arellano Kathy Bailey Robert D. & Catherine R. Alexander Bobby and Myrna Pickard Health Industry Council Franklin and Velma Huebner In memory of Paul Haben John and Judy Goolsby J.P. Morgan Chase Bank Lidia and Anselmo Arellano Barbre Orthodontics, P.A. Foundation In memory of Herman Karnei Mr. and Mrs. Sam Purtle Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Henry and Olga Huebner Carl and Mary Gilliland Dalton and Mary Hutchins ChevronTexaco Corporation Bobb and Ruth Beauchamp James and Helen Atkins Drs. Gerald J. and Carolyn L. Cason Robert and Janeth Stiller Tau International, Delta Theta Chapter Howard and Ann Huebner Janey and Kurt McGrath Corning Incorporated In honor of Marjie Barrett Romona Bell Ben and Melanie Barnes William Tenison India Association of North Texas Kristina Ibitayo In memory of Dr. Karan Harbison- Suzanne and Paul Nickel Delta Air Lines, Inc. Anonymous Patrick and Sandra Bernardi Anne T. and Robert M. Bass In honor of Jesse Charles Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Waggoner Institute of Internal Auditors, Gary and Casey Jones Moss Pat and Melinda O’Neal The Walt Disney Company Family of Marjie Barrett Richard and Sandra Boyd Jeanne C. Boatman Gail Haddock Kemp, Jr. George C. Webb Fort Worth Chapter Thomas and Mary Jones Paige Goolsby Peril Dow Chemical Co. Ruth H. Perry Dirk and Lori Brinkerhoff Madelon L. Bradshaw Jean Hartman International Association of Machinists, Judkins, Inc. In honor of Courtney Pena Entergy Services, Inc. Ralph and Pam Brotherton and Maria Mariotti In memory of William B. Harris Kemp Janitorial Lawn Service District Lodge 776 Rhonda Keen In honor of Nursing Faculty Julie Chambers Ernst & Young, LLP In memory of Sam Barron Chris and Becky Carroll Kathleen Bruton Curnutt & Hafer, L.L.P. Larry D. Kemp International Brotherhood of Electrical Patricia A. Kelly Shawn K. Bannister ExxonMobil Corporation Anonymous Richard and Judy Carroll Mr. and Mrs. Collins M. Burton Rhe C. Holder Workers, Local 20 Orion and Jan Knox In memory of Martha Haywood Fidelity Investments Cost Schedules Systems Integration, Inc. James and Bonnie Creel Mr. and Mrs. G.T. Phillips In memory of Inez Kent ISM-Fort Worth, Inc. Lynn and Mark Kutler In honor of Kingsley Oladeji Price FMC Corporation In honor of H.A. Bicknell Brad and Karen Cox Dudley and Saza Dobie Anonymous Doug Maples Evan and Ferne Kyba Angela Oladeji Mary Alice Price

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In memory of George Proctor In memory of Hulett D. Smith In memory of Dr. George Wolfskill Huitt-Zollars, Inc. Partners Together for Health Sandie Idziak Cecilia Cabello Jeff and Ellen Wolfskill Huitt-Zollars Endowed Scholarship for JPS Nursing Scholarship Doreen Elliott the College of Engineering and School In memory of Lynette Putnam Suk-Young and Eunjm Kang In honor of Holly Ann Zacharias of Architecture Alan Plummer Associates, Inc. Lloyd and Jean Clark Donna G. Pope Debra Zacharias John L. Mancini Scholarship Fund Mary Gozzaldi Lacy Quick, Quick and Associates Bob and Jeanne Isham Jack and Karen Leonard Dick and Sharon Schoech In memory of Larry F. Ziegler Robert and Jeanne Isham Endowment Alfred R. and Janet H. Potvin Glenn and LeAnne Bearden for Special Collections Alfred R. and Janet H. Potvin In honor of Kamisetty R. Rao Distinguished Professorship in Create A Ripple In honor of Alana Solomon Kamaldeep Tumkur Srinath Mom Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Bioengineering New Endowments Company One GIFT CAN TRANSFORM THE LIFE In memory of Donald F. Reaser In memory of Suzanne Sparvero Donors established the following Lockheed Martin – Goolsby Endowed RN-BSN Graduating Students Ronnie and Marilyn Benedict Craig and Susie Slinkman endowments during the 2009-10 Scholarship and Program Support RN-BSN Scholarship Endowment OF A UT ARLINGTON STUDENT Herbert and Edwina Brown fiscal year. Leonard E. Bryans In memory of Elbert R. Spence Medical City Dallas Hospital Friends of Adonis Rose Burke and Marilyn Burkart Ronald and Kay Clinkscale Alcon Foundation Medical City and Medical City Adonis Rose Music Scholarship Dorris Combs Alcon Endowed Scholarship Fund in Children’s Hospital Nursing John and Beverly Cook In memory of Nathan Michael the Goolsby Leadership Academy Scholarship Betty Ruch Durwood and Nancy Crawford Stewart Dr. Charles T. McDowell Center for Jerry E. Crawford Drs. James and Ellen Palmer American Institute of Architects Terry Mosher II, on behalf of Critical Languages and Area Studies Rodger E. Denison Fort Worth Chapter various College of Business alumni Endowment Ray and Joellyn Eubank In memory of Nella K. Stone American Institute of Architects Fort and current students Don and Betty Ewan First Rate Worth Graduate Fellowship in Honor UT Arlington Business Building Nancy and James Schaefer Shelly Frank and Stephen Quinn of Suzie Adams Endowment Nancy and James Schaefer Nursing Jim and Mary Jane Spear Goad In honor of Peggy Swanson Scholarship Dawn Harp Jingdong Hua American Society of Civil Ignacio and Lynda Nuñez David and Ginger Jackson Engineers Fort Worth Branch Evelyn Anita Sawyer Ray Endowed Siroos and Vicky Teherani Pamela E. Jansma In honor of Jing Ling Tam Fort Worth Branch ASCE Civil Scholarship in English Daniel Himarios Leadership Bill and Katie Jones Dr. and Mrs. Frank Gault Engineering Scholarship Endowment Scholarship John and Billie Maxwell Ignacio and Lynda Nuñez Nola Pearman In memory of Jack Troupe Baylor Health Care System Carmen Trujillo Nuñez Pre-Med Keith and Carolyn Weiss Wanda J. Slagle Lynn Dailey and Trent Howard Baylor Health Care System Endowed Scholarship in Science Keith and Carolyn Weiss Industrial AD Jimmy and Cathy Spitzer Mariyln Dailey Nursing Scholarship Engineering Scholarship James and Margaret Underwood Debra Eichler Josie Lu O’Quinn, Ph.D. Robert Williams Mary Thomas David E. Bloxom, Sr. Foundation Josie Lu O’Quinn Nursing Scholarship Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Jack and Myna Young Karen and James Turner David E. Bloxom, Sr. Nursing Endowment Trust tudents are UT Arlington’s most treasured resource, Scholarship and Award Fund UT Arlington Structural Engineering In memory of Arthur A. Reyes In honor of Brittney L. Turk Family and friends of Ellen L. Endowment Palmer and the need to support them is greater than ever. William C. Sims Kerry and Resa Turk David E. Bloxom, Sr. Foundation S David E. Bloxom, Sr. Engineering Ellen L. Palmer Merit Scholarship for Morgan Woodward Your generous contributions help our students become tomorrow’s leaders and prepare them to In honor of Vera Roseburr In memory of James Turpin Scholarship and Research Endowment Nursing Morgan Woodward Distinguished Randy and Jennifer Gray Susan and Phillip Baxley Professorship Cook Children’s Medical Center make a lasting impact on society. With your financial assistance, UT Arlington provides abundant In honor of Lindsay Rowan In memory of Anna Waynette Cook Children’s Paula J. Webb Nursing Marty and Debbie Rowan Vandergriff Scholarship opportunities for students to work alongside world-class faculty to explore creative solutions to Roy Brooks In honor of Sarah Santoyo Grover Fickes Dallas Branch of the American real-world problems and transform ideas into viable products that fuel economic development. David and Sandra Santoyo J.D. Johnson Society of Civil Engineers James and Bansy Johnson Dallas Branch ASCE Civil Engineering Your gifts enable students to contribute more than 600,000 community service hours annually In memory of Nita Scheble Cox Tarrant County Commissioners’ Court Scholarship Endowment Dorothy Qualls-Lary Marti VanRavenswaay Glen Whitley Dionex and develop leadership skills beyond the classroom and laboratory. UT Arlington is committed In memory of Kate Shropshire Hamish Small Chair of Ion Analysis F. Douglas and Patricia G Allday In honor of Beth Waibel to providing a first-rate, affordable education for as many students as possible. By investing in the Fernando and Nancy Angeles Russell and Debbie Wailbel Mike and Esther Farhat Suzanne M. Berry Mike and Esther Farhat Athletic Excellence Now annual giving program, you create a ripple that gives deserving Mavericks a brighter Angela D. Gaither In memory of Jim Wallis Program Endowment Fund Norman and Patricia Gantt Carl and Mary Gilliland future and propels UT Arlington toward its goal of becoming a major national research university. Ruth and Clinton Gantt Robert Gaitan and Barbara Peet THE ACT OF GIVING Victoria C. Johnson In honor of Charlyn C. Webb Roberto Gaitan and Barbara Peet Anonymous Career Services Scholarship Alumnus Morgan Woodward wants to help the next generation Robert and Janet Sark of actors. So the film and TV legend established the Morgan Make a gift online at www.uta.edu/giving or call the Office of Development at 817-272-2584. Daniel and Patricia Shropshire Mike and Barbara Shropshire In memory of Ralph Vernon Robert Gaitan and Barbara Peet Woodward Distinguished Professorship in Film and Video with Widman, Jr. Roberto Gaitan and Barbara Peet Elmer and Cassandra Smalling a $250,000 gift that doubled through the Maverick Match to James O. Beshears Leadership Center Scholarship Kevin Short and Lori Strittmatter Richard and Donna Joan Bradley create a $500,000 endowment. “You’ve got to have a great Charles and Claudia Vanzant Cravens and Haney Families Shirlee J. and Taylor Gandy faculty or you are not going to attract great students,” says Timberon and Anne Vanzant Shirlee J. and Taylor Gandy Scholarship Woodward, best known as the "Man with No Eyes" in Cool In memory of Brian Shults In honor of Ernest “Zeke” Wilemon Endowment for Liberal Arts Hand Luke. “I hope the gift attracts a distinguished professor J. Taylor Denton Linda Lee Haley Alan and Holly Smith Virginia Garrett and family and who could then entice would-be actors, writers, and directors Suzanne L. Jary Jill Spencer friends of Jenkins Garrett to the University.” In honor of Cynthia Sirri Virginia and Jenkins Garrett Endowed In memory of Justin Wilson Fellowship Mercy B. Neba Roy D. Wilson

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Past Ransom Hall, circa 1935

In 1919 you could mail a letter for three cents and buy a new oldest building on campus. It was renovated again last year and car for less than $1,000. And a college on the rise could build now houses University College, a one-stop shop for academic a 27,000-square-foot building for $112,500. That’s the sum the advising, tutoring, supplemental instruction, and a range of other Legislature appropriated for the Grubbs Vocational College (now services that foster student success. But you won’t see 1934 Fords UT Arlington) Administration Building. The three-story structure or any other vehicles parked out front today. The street has long was described as “lighted by electricity and heated by steam” since given way to a pedestrian mall. Photograph courtesy of The and “fireproof and modern in every detail.” Renamed for English University of Texas at Arlington Photographic Collection, Special Professor W.A. Ransom following his death, Ransom Hall is the Collections, UT Arlington Library.