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HISTORY PAPERS Unread for almost 50 years, NEW LEADER, NEW ERA Vistasp Karbhari, who FULL STEAM AHEAD Trains often frustrate an essay collection reveals the anguish felt by became UT Arlington’s eighth president in Arlington drivers, but they’re an integral UT Arlington students a few days after the June, discusses how he believes the University part of the nation’s supply chain and a major assassination of President Kennedy. p. 20 can achieve new levels of excellence. p. 28 influence abroad. p. 34 UTATHE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTONrlington MAGAZINE | FALL 2013 WATconcerns surface ER as among the most important issues facing our delicate ecosystem. researchers at ut arlington are exploring ways to solve them. DEPARTMENT OF UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS Non-profit Org. Box 19116 U.S. Postage Arlington, TX 76019-0116 PAID Burlington, VT 05401 Permit No. 19 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED 19-0600-0750 Past Howard Joyner’s outdoor painting class, circa 1940 More than 75 years ago, North Texas Agricultural College (now UT Arling- from the War Department and began teaching camouflage painting to ton) Dean E.E. Davis had a grand idea: Create an art department before the Marines and Navy men of the V-12 Unit at the college. The move is The University of Texas at Austin had one. He sought an experienced art- widely credited with saving the art program. Before he retired, Joyner ist and educator who would give the program instant credibility. In 1937 saw one of his longtime dreams become reality when UT Arlington Davis hired Howard Joyner, who had studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts instituted a bachelor of fine arts degree. He died in 1996. Today the Art in France, the University of California, and Harvard College. World War II and Art History Department boasts more than 800 student majors and decimated art class enrollments, but Joyner had a plan that would boost received National Association of Schools of Art and Design accreditation the war effort and increase participation. He received classified material in 2008. Photo courtesy of Special Collections, UT Arlington Library. NIGHTTIME BUSTLE Digg’s Taco Shop and other restaurants in the College Park District have become popular destinations for diners and live music fans since the residential and retail development opened on campus last fall. Contents Fall 2013 Email COLLEGE TOWN downtown Arlington. Since many of our employees are housing and the College FACULTY 11 Features I thoroughly enjoyed David the release of UTArlington residents of Arlington and Park District has created an Former track All-American Hopkins’ article “Deep in the Magazine last spring, there proud graduates of UT Ar- energizing passion and pride UTArlington WORDS OF ANGUISH 20 Krystal Beamon focuses Heart of Arlington” in the has been palatable excite- lington, we also have a vested within our community. With Vol. XXXV • No. 3 • Fall 2013 A rediscovered essay her research on the social spring 2013 issue. David elo- ment circulating through the interest in the development the potential incorporation collection reveals the anxiety, significance of sport in EDITOR quently captured the excite- office of Mycoskie McInnis and revitalization of our com- of urban housing develop- despair, and anger felt by America and its connection to Mark Permenter ment and energy surrounding Associates about the project’s munity, specifically down- ments, increased walkability, UT Arlington students four race and race relations. downtown’s revitalization. success and the future of town. College towns have and enhanced pedestrian and days after John F. Kennedy’s ASSISTANT EDITORS Downtown Arlington may the downtown district. Our always held a certain appeal bicycle opportunities, down- Jessica Bridges assassination in Dallas. FUTURE 12 have once been left behind, firm, located in downtown with their funky restaurants, town Arlington will continue Amber Scott Bioengineering Associate but we are now transforming to resonate and re-emerge Professor Kytai Nguyen is EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS it into a unique and diverse as a bustling social hub within developing a drug-delivery Herb Booth destination that embraces the the city, an alluring destina- system to regrow lungs. John Dycus momentum of our thriving tion for residents, students, Art Garcia hometown university. We are and visitors, and a place we Bridget Lewis excited about what our future proudly call home. Teresa Newton holds and are thankful to be Jim Patterson SARAH KUEHN Traci Peterson associated with UT Arlington. Arlington, Texas Kristin Sullivan Lest we forget, Arlington is, and will always be, a college COOL SCENE ART DIRECTION town. Go Mavericks! Brody Price I received the spring 2013 edi- Joel Quintans WATER worlds 24 TONY RUTIGLIANO tion of UTArlington Magazine From the Caribbean to President and CEO, Arlington, worked with Ryan local music scene, outdoor today. Your article “Deep in UNIVERSITY PHOTOGRAPHERS Bangladesh and points GALLERY 16 Downtown Arlington Dodson on his Block 300 patios, gathering places, and the Heart of Arlington” is Robert Crosby in-between, researchers Bryce Bennett’s award- Management Corp. project on Abram Street. bicycle culture, encompass- great, as are the photos. Our Beth McHenry are working to protect winning photographic series Our engineering, surveying, ing a sense of loyalty and love company, Dodson Develop- ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT FOR the world’s water systems. examines overpasses from DESTINATION DOWNTOWN planning, and landscape ar- for their community. The ment, developed the Block COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING the areas beneath them. Bravo! “Deep in the Heart chitecture departments each mixture of Levitt Pavilion and 300 project on Abram Street P. David Johnson SHARING A of Arlington” was a terrific had a vested interest in the vi- its live music and activities, where tenants include Twist- BOLD VISION 28 SPORTS 18 article highlighting the sion and development of the the fabulous assortment of ed Root Burger Co., Hoo- VICE PRESIDENT Vistasp Karbhari reflects France native Romain Martin efforts to bring energy and project, which has developed restaurants, and the expan- ligans Pub, and Flying Fish. FOR COMMUNICATIONS on his first months as finished his career as a six- a sense of identity back to beyond our expectations. As sion of UT Arlington’s student We were excited to see the Jerry Lewis UT Arlington’s eighth time All-American by placing project featured in your story PRESIDENT president and discusses the sixth in the decathlon. about downtown Arlington’s Vistasp Karbhari University’s strengths, rising “cool factor” and grow- challenges, and how he Message from the Editor ing connection with UTA. UTArlington Magazine is published believes the institution Alumni News Indeed, downtown is bustling, three times a year by University First semesters can shape your future. Laura Suarez Henderson is among Communications for all alumni, as can scale new heights. largely due to the support Handle the rigorous coursework and a handful of students worldwide to well as for faculty, staff, and friends DISTINGUISHED Alumni 39 of students and faculty from you’re on the road to graduation and win two Amelia Earhart Fellowships, of the University. Reproduction in THE TRACKS Meet the seven graduates your university. Thank you. career success. Venture beyond the awarded annually to women pursuing whole or in part without written OF PROGRESS 34 selected as the University’s permission is prohibited. classroom and you make friendships doctoral degrees in aerospace engineer- RYAN DODSON Don’t think of trains as a 2013 Distinguished Alumni. that last a lifetime. ing. Henderson also received a highly Arlington, Texas nuisance. These alluring, The comments and opinions UT Arlington’s Class of 2017 arrived competitive National Science Founda- expressed in this magazine do rolling behemoths are a vital this fall full of energy, excitement, and tion Graduate Research Fellowship to PAGE-TURNER not necessarily represent cog in the world’s supply ambition. It’s a notable class—the first locate space debris and determine how Yet again you have produced those of The University of Texas chain. And UT Arlington and under Vistasp Karbhari, who became to maneuver around it. another great issue of UTAr- at Arlington or the staff of the city of Arlington wouldn’t UTArlington Magazine. UT Arlington’s eighth president in June. Our cover story features the research lington Magazine! The layout exist without them. Copyright © 2013, The University of As you’ll read in our conversation with of four professors who are exploring ways and articles are all timely and Texas at Arlington. An equal oppor- President Karbhari, he shares the stu- to preserve the world’s water supply and relevant. With each issue, you tunity/affirmative action employer. dents’ enthusiasm and is committed to protect it from toxins and other dangers. are showing the world what a Columns providing them a top-tier education that Even the old becomes new as we take quality institution UTA is. It’s a ON THE COVER JOEL MONTGOMERY 40 instills creativity and innovation. a fresh look at the JFK assassination great read! UT Arlington researchers are TALK 7 combating threats to one of the Alumnus Joel Montgomery Themes of newness and distinc - through essays written by students here Colombia native and award- DERRICK KINNEY world’s most precious resources. battles dengue fever, typhoid, tion pervade this issue. A study by 50 years ago. winning student Laura Suarez Arlington, Texas Photograph by F. Stuart and other potentially fatal the New America Foundation named Beginnings offer hope, and the dawn Henderson discusses space Westmorland/Getty Images diseases in Kenya. UT Arlington one of six “Next Generation of an academic year with a new president debris and how to avoid it. Universities.” The Chronicle of Higher is an ideal time to elevate our aspirations. YOUR THOUGHTS? PETER TWELE 41 Education ranked UT Arlington sev- To paraphrase Dr.