"The Sun City" by 23 Years

ur region’s history spans more than 400 years and blends Native American, Spanish, Mexican and El Paso, Texas OAmerican cowboy roots into one unique culture where diversity is embraced and celebrated. El Paso was the site of the first actual Thanksgiving in April 1598, predating the Pilgrims "The Sun City" by 23 years.

l Paso features the oldest he fourth-largest city in Texas and the Econtinuously operating T22nd-largest in the United States, El missions in the country. Paso is the third-safest city in the U.S., l Paso culture is intertwined with both American and Mexican heritage and it according to FBI data. transcends into a city and community with a unique charm. Our treasures include Ehistorical landmarks that tell tales from 400 years ago where missions were settled, roads were traveled and desperados ran throughout downtown.

l Paso lies at the intersection of three states E(Texas, New Mexico, and Chihuahua) and two countries (USA and Mexico). Together, El Paso, Ciudad Juarez and Las Cruces, N.M., make up the largest international metroplex in the world.

l Paso is at the western most tip of Texas. It is closer Eto five other state capitals than our own capital of Austin. ur region’s history spans more than 400 years and blends Native American, Spanish, Mexican and El Paso, Texas OAmerican cowboy roots into one unique culture where diversity is embraced and celebrated. El Paso was the site of the first actual Thanksgiving in April 1598, predating the Pilgrims "The Sun City" by 23 years.

l Paso is at the western most tip of Texas. It is closer Eto five other state capitals than our own capital of Austin. Enjoy the adventure

s you enter the city of sun and smiles, your eyes go straight to the majestic mountains that lie in the heart of our city. Our distinctive landscape makes us Aunlike any other city in Texas. With more than 300 days of sun, you can enjoy endless miles of nature’s playground in El Paso any time of the year.

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the facts: Area: 250.9 sq. miles Population: 700,000 Climate: Sunny and dry Days of Yearly Sunshine: 316 Days of Precipitation: 49 Average Yearly Temperature: december-February: High 59/low 31 Big Bend National Park Guadalupe national Park March-May: High 79/low 68 June-August: High 96/low 66 September-November: High 77/low 50 Mountains: Franklin Mountains Rivers: Rio Grande Parks: Over 200

Elephant Butte Lake STate Park l Paso embodies a blend of cultures as unique as its Ecity’s landscape. From boots to Broadway shows, Bistros to barbeques, El Paso’s got it all.

Men's Health Magazine named El Paso the second happiest city in America.

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The Weather: Mean High Temperature: 76.8º F Mean Low Temperature: 50.6º F Mean Number of Days With Sunshine: 316 Yearly Amount of Rainfall: 8.61 in Experience the entertainment

ur historic downtown has transformed into a rejuvenated place for families, couples, friends and strangers to come Otogether and enjoy great entertainment. From theater shows, museums, galleries and a slew of local hot spots, El Paso's downtown comes alive day or night. In October 2005, Entrepreneur Magazine ranked El Paso as the No. 1 midsize city in the United States on its hot cities for Entrepreneurs list.

l Paso has action-packed outdoor sporting events Ethroughout the year like Texas vs. The Nation Football Game, El Paso Generals (arena football), El Paso Diablos (baseball), El Paso Rhinos (hockey), El Paso Patriots (soccer), El Paso Marathon, the Southwest International Livestock Show & Rodeo, Celebration of our Mountains and the Brut Sun Bowl.

nnual events in El Paso include festivals such as the Siglo de Oro Drama Festival, the Downtown Street AFestival, Fiesta de las Flores, Amigo Airsho and the Bi-National Dia De Los Muertos Celebration; summer outdoor concerts - like Alfresco Fridays! and Music Under the Stars - are free and filled with great entertainment. The University of Texas at el paso TEP enrolls nearly 20,000 students in 81 bachelor’s degrees, more than 70 master’s-level degrees and programs and 14 doctorates U– with more on the way. UTEP also offers cooperative Ph.D. programs in pharmacy and nursing with U.T. Austin and the U.T. Health Sciences Center at Houston.

nder the leadership of our top-notch faculty researchers, our students are working on new methods for refining oil using nanotechnology; and Ucreating sustainable water supplies and new desalination technologies.

TEP is also one of only 20 schools in the U.S. Urecognized by the National Survey of Student Engagement for creating “a campus culture that fosters success.” The University of Texas at el paso TEP enrolls nearly 20,000 students in 81 bachelor’s degrees, more than 70 master’s-level degrees and programs and 14 doctorates U– with more on the way. UTEP also offers cooperative Ph.D. programs in pharmacy and nursing with U.T. Austin and the U.T. Health Sciences Center at Houston.

TEP is also one of only 20 schools in the U.S. Urecognized by the National Survey of Student Engagement for creating “a campus culture that fosters success.” ith more than 170 organizations ranging from Wacademic/professional to social and service groups, we’re sure you’ll find a way to get involved.

he majority of the university’s 90 buildings feature Bhutanese-style architecture. Most notable are the TEP is adding 260,000 square feet using $124 million. dark bands of brick with mosaic titles in the shape of mandalas, the symbol of unity and wholeness – UIncluded is an $85 million Physical Science and T Engineering building and a $60 million nursing education inspiring those who visit, teach, learn and dream here. center.

he campus architecture Tis a rare example of the dzong style seen outside the Himalayas – the university hosts the Chenrezig Himalayan Cultural Center of El Paso. ith more than 170 organizations ranging from Wacademic/professional to social and service groups, we’re sure you’ll find a way to get involved.

he campus architecture Tis a rare example of the dzong style seen outside the Himalayas – the university hosts the Chenrezig Himalayan Cultural Center of El Paso. TEP ranks among the top UT System academic institutions in research Uspending - $46 million a year - and makes the most of its distinctive strengths in the areas of biomedical, health and Hispanic-health disparities; border security; environmental and Earth science; emerging technologies; borderland arts and humanities; and the education of U.S. Hispanics.

TEP is among a few education institutions across the nation to Ureceive several top-name prestigious grants, including the Teachers for the New Era from the Carnegie Corporation; the Partners for the Advancement of Collaborative Engineering Education; and the Mathematics and Science Partnership from the National Science Foundation.

ur unique programs give students Oan edge, preparing them to e’re studying a person’s memory of a crime to compete in specialized fields. Among them are the Law School Preparation “From every vantage point, UTEP seems to be gaining momentum, improve eyewitness identification techniques, Institute, the Medical Professions moving faster, accelerating the pace at which we are setting and W and we’re using biomechanical engineering to improve Institute and the Ruben Salazar achieving even more ambitious goals.” Spanish-Language Media Program. dr. Diana Natalicio footwear design. UTEP President

e are working with rapid-prototyping technology to Wcreate surgical models. We’re excavating prehistoric villages for clues about ancient indigenous culture. TEP ranks among the top UT System academic institutions in research Uspending - $46 million a year - and makes the most of its distinctive strengths in the areas of biomedical, health and Hispanic-health disparities; border security; environmental and Earth science; emerging technologies; borderland arts and humanities; and the education of U.S. Hispanics.

e are working with rapid-prototyping technology to Wcreate surgical models. We’re excavating prehistoric villages for clues about ancient indigenous culture. FosterºSTevens Basketball Center State-of-the-Artfacilities

Don Haskins Center Sun Bowl stadium

Helen of Troy Softball Complex UTEP Rifle Range

El Paso Tennis Club

Glory Road Field Swimming and fitness center

University Field

Kidd Field

Memorial Gym FosterºSTevens Basketball Center State-of-the-Artfacilities

Don Haskins Center Sun Bowl stadium

Helen of Troy Softball Complex UTEP Rifle Range

El Paso Tennis Club

Glory Road Field Swimming and fitness center

University Field

Kidd Field

Memorial Gym Apartment-Style Living Miner Village TEP has added apartment-style living, the first of its kind on campus, to its community. The new UTEP housing, known as Miner UVillage, features one-bedroom, two-bedroom and four-bedroom units. Miner Village also features a community building which houses study rooms, a recreation area, private mail boxes and administrative offices.

here are no extended monthly fees in Miner Village – all utilities are included. The units also feature basic Tcable, free internet access (including WiFi), laundry facilities, recreation areas, independently controlled refrigerated air, local telephone service and voice messaging.

iner Village’s 12 apartment-style Mresidence halls offer several floor plans, from cozy efficienceis to two-and four-bedroom units.

• Local telephone servcie • Basic cable • Internet (WiFi) access • Laundry Facilities • Free campus parking • 24-hour campus security • Recreational areas • Full kitchens • All utilities included

he units are within walking distance to lectures, labs and Tother activities, as wells as short distance from the Sun Bowl and the Don Haskins Center. Apartment-Style Living Miner Village TEP has added apartment-style living, the first of its kind on campus, to its community. The new UTEP housing, known as Miner UVillage, features one-bedroom, two-bedroom and four-bedroom units. Miner Village also features a community building which houses study rooms, a recreation area, private mail boxes and administrative offices.

iner Village’s 12 apartment-style Mresidence halls offer several floor plans, from cozy efficienceis to two-and four-bedroom units.

he units are within walking distance to lectures, labs and Tother activities, as wells as short distance from the Sun Bowl and the Don Haskins Center. Larry K. Durham Center he Larry K. Durham Sports Center opened its doors in August 2002. Named for successful businessman and former Miner football standout Larry Durham, the 65,000-square foot building Tis situated adjacent to the Sun Bowl.

OTHER DURHAM CENTER FEATURES Six football positional meeting rooms; one large football meeting room; separate locker rooms for male and female students and coaches.

ATHLETE EQUIPMENT CENTER Features include: six dryers and three washers; upper space for storage, sewing machine, etc.; 160 small lockers for student-athletes to store uniforms and practice gear.

HUMAN PERFORMANCE AND BIO MECHANICS LABORATORY A Kinesiology lab for students. Larry K. Durham Center STUDENT-ATHLETE LOUNGE AND COMPUTER CENTER eatures 14 computers which are utilized by student-athletes Fbetween classes and prior to practice...student-athlete lounge has three TVs, vending machines, etc.

SPORTS MEDICINE CENTER ncompasses 4,798 square feet Eof space (old training room was 2,064 square feet), and is utilized by all UTEP student-athletes...features include: taping and treatment areas; one hot and one cold whirlpool in the Hydro Therapy Center; X-ray and exam rooms. STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING CENTER a top-notch facility oasts 11,420 square feet of space (old weight room was less than 5,000 square feet), and is utilized by The LKD... Ball UTEP student-athletes...features include: open space with 22 stations for all Olympic lifting; all-new equipment; two office areas, one storage area and a juice bar. HALL OF CHAMPIONS onoring UTEP’s athletic heritage...the room is utilized for university and Department of HIntercollegiate Athletics receptions and functions... features include: 11 flat screen TVs (three hanging, eight set into wall); seven swivel banners, showcasing sports currently sponsored by UTEP; and photos of football great Ken Heineman, track and field standout Suleiman Nyambui and the 1966 national champion Miner men’s basketball team.

FOOTBALL COMPLEX eatures include: 12 coaches’ offices and one conference room; business center; video equipment Froom; kitchenette and storage area.

FOOTBALL LOCKER ROOM irst-class and luxurious with 120 individually milled wooden lockers...also features an open meeting area, Fshowers and bathroom facilities. STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING CENTER a top-notch facility oasts 11,420 square feet of space (old weight room was less than 5,000 square feet), and is utilized by The LKD... Ball UTEP student-athletes...features include: open space with 22 stations for all Olympic lifting; all-new equipment; two office areas, one storage area and a juice bar. HALL OF CHAMPIONS onoring UTEP’s athletic heritage...the room is utilized for university and Department of HIntercollegiate Athletics receptions and functions... features include: 11 flat screen TVs (three hanging, eight set into wall); seven swivel banners, showcasing sports currently sponsored by UTEP; and photos of football great Ken Heineman, track and field standout Suleiman Nyambui and the 1966 national champion Miner men’s basketball team.

FOOTBALL COMPLEX eatures include: 12 coaches’ offices and one conference room; business center; video equipment Froom; kitchenette and storage area.

FOOTBALL LOCKER ROOM irst-class and luxurious with 120 individually milled wooden lockers...also features an open meeting area, Fshowers and bathroom facilities. Women’s Athletic Excellence

2007-08 Women’s Basketball NCAA Participants Conference USA Regular Season Champions

2005 UTEP Soccer NCAA Second-Round Participant

kELLY pARKER Anoop josan Canadian National Team Member U-20 FIFA Women’s World Cup Participant Natasha Lacy WNBA Second Round Draft Pick

Jami tullius All-Time Leading UTEP Goal Scorer 2007 C-USA Offensive Player of the Year BLESSING OKAGBARE Two-Time All League Honoree 2008 Olympic Bronze Medalist Seven-time All-American Nine-time C-USA Champion Three-time USTFCCCA Region Athlete of the Year Weronika Bloczynska 2007, 2008, 2009 Women’s Athletic Excellence All-Conference USA

2007-08 Women’s Basketball NCAA Participants Conference USA Regular Season Champions

Tameka Sumter Jareica Hughes 2007, 2008 2008 and 2009 All-Conference USA Conference USA Player of the Year

CHELSEA TROUPE 2009 C-USA Freshman of the Year 2009 NFCA All-Midwest Region 2009 All-Conference USA 2009 C-USA All-Freshman Camilla Carrera 2009 Conference USA Player of the Year GERINA MENDOZA 2009 NFCA All-Midwest Region Duramed Futures Tour 2008 and 2009 All-Conference USA 2007 C-USA Individual Champ 2007 C-USA Player of the Year NCAA Regional Qualifier

Anna Wessman ANDREA PALAFOX NCAA Bronze Medalist 2009 NCAA/NRA All-American 2009 All-American 2009 NCAA Championship 2009 USTFCCCA All-Academic team Participant Conference USA Javelin Champion Guidelines To the NCAA Rules for Alumni, Faculty and Friends

“Institutional control” of athletics is a fundamental requirement of NCAA legislation. Examples Of Prohibited “Extra Benefits” As such, the University of Texas at El Paso is Include, But Are Not Limited To: responsible for ensuring that members of the • Providing cash or loans in any amount. faculty and staff, coaches, student-athletes, • Signing or co-signing for a loan or alumni, donors, boosters and friends of guarantee of bond. the institution comply with all applicable • Use of an automobile or other personal NCAA rules. The information below is property (e.g., boats, summer homes, Competition Lives Here intended to provide a basic overview of stereos). Team C-USA: Dedicated to Excellence NCAA rules governing UTEP alumni, faculty • Gifts of any kind, including birthday cards, Welcome to Conference USA, home to 12 nationally prominent, and friends. Because of the complexity of flowers, holiday gifts and gifts of clothing tradition-rich members in East Carolina, Houston, Marshall, the rules, the following does not include all or equipment. Memphis, Rice, SMU, Southern Miss, Tulane, Tulsa, UAB, applicable situations and should not be relied • Any t a n gi b l e i te m s, i n c l u d i n g UCF and UTEP. This combination enhances men’s and women’s upon exclusively. UTEP appreciates your merchandise. programs that are steeped in athletic success and academic interest and support but reminds you that an • Free or reduced-cost services, rentals, or prowess. Together, we are committed to excellence, integrity inappropriate contact or an inadvertent action purchases (e.g., car repairs, legal services, and leadership in athletics, academics and in our communities. on your part can jeopardize the eligibility of a haircuts, meals at local restaurants). Once you become a booster, you retain that Dedication to excellence is a common thread for C-USA and the prospective or enrolled student-athlete and • Purchasing complimentary admissions the university. If you have specific questions, status FOREVER! from a student-athlete. guiding initiative for the league’s promising future. please contact the Athletics Department’s A prospective student-athlete (a prospect) • Providing an honorarium to a student- Compliance Office at (915) 747-8607. is any person who has begun classes for athlete for a speaking engagement. SUCCESS ON THE PLAYING FIELD the ninth grade. A prospective student- • Providing typing services or other Conference USA performers have achieved great success in You Are Considered A “Representative Of athlete remains a prospect even after he or costs associated with school projects or competition, placing the league among the top conferences UTEP’s Athletics Interests” (i.e., a booster) she has signed a National Letter of Intent reports. in the nation. Twenty-nine volleyball teams, 43 men’s and If You: or accepts an offer of financial aid to attend women’s soccer teams and 21 softball teams have earned NCAA • Have ever made any type of financial UTEP. The prospect remains a prospect until Boosters MAY provide enrolled student- Tournament bids. C-USA has sent three men’s soccer teams to the or in-kind contribution to the athletics they report for the first day of classes for a athletes with an occasional home meal, regular term (fall or spring), they participate NCAA College Cup, five softball teams to the Women’s College department, to a specific sport program, provided the meal takes place at the in a regular squad practice or competition, World Series and three volleyball teams to the Sweet 16. The or to an athletics booster organization, booster’s home and NOT at a local restaurant including purchasing season tickets to or they officially register and enroll and establishment. The meal may be catered league has also had four national champions in NCAA track and athletics events. attend classes during the summer prior to and must be limited to infrequent or special field competition, one national champion in diving and numerous • Are or have been a member of any initial enrollment and receive institutional occasions. The Compliance Office must NCAA individual and team competitors in cross country, golf, organization or agency promoting UTEP athletics aid. approve all such meals. swimming, tennis and track and field. Overall, Conference USA athletics. teams and individuals have made 506 NCAA appearances. • Have ever helped to arrange or have Rules Governing Contacts With And Benefits Compliance with NCAA rules is of the provided employment for an enrolled For Student-Athletes highest priority for our athletics program SUCCESS OFF THE FIELD student-athlete, a prospective student- NCAA legislation expressly prohibits University and institution. Even the best-intentioned C-USA institutions are among the nation’s best in academic athlete, or their parents or relatives. supporters from providing “extra benefits” to action on your part may be a violation of enrolled student-athletes or their families. performance among student-athletes, bolstered by the fact that • Have ever assisted in any manner in the NCAA rules. Please remember to ASK before An extra benefit is any special arrangement student-athletes at league schools have a higher graduation rate recruitment of prospective student- you ACT. athletes. to provide a student-athlete or his/her family than the general student population. Among C-USA’s 5,000 2008 C-USA - YOUR SPORT - High- • Have ever provided benefits to enrolled a benefit not authorized by NCAA legislation. student-athletes, there are champions off the playing field as student-athletes or their families. In general, boosters may not provide anything well. In 13 years, 115 student-athletes earned national ESPN The • Volore tate dolor autpat. • Have otherwise promoted the institution’s or make special arrangements for student- Magazine Academic All-America honors, while 405 were named • Lutatisci blandre commod mod elit enis autatetue dolorem zzrillan ulput athletics program in any manner. athletes or their families that are not available All-District. In addition, more than 15,000 student-athletes have lortin utpatue ea adiamco rtisit velessi. to the general student population. • Dip eniat do dolorero er aut inci bla feugait utatie exero core digna been named to the Commissioner’s Honor Roll or received the augiatum nostie do ea faccum ea consequatin henim dolobore min utem Commissioner’s Academic Medal, indicative of outstanding dolobortie molendre feugait, velit ver sumsan eu faccumsan essent illutat UTEP Athletics Compliance Office: lan heniam ex exer ilis nis nit nulluptatisl ut ad modolor si. Boosters Are Prohibited From: Boosters Are Permitted To: achievement in the classroom. Director of Compliance: Lynn Meade • Or sumsand reetue etue venim zzrillam dolobor amcon verosto do • Contacting a prospect in person on or off our campus. Office: (915) 747-8024 • Notify our coaches about prospects that may be strong euguerci blan ut wiscin henim do euis dolore consequamet ut nis nisim • Writing or telephoning a prospect or a member of the email: [email protected] additions to our teams. aliquis dolore magna core minibh eugiat velent vel ero dolenisisl ero dip prospect’s family. • Attend high school or two-year college athletic • Making arrangements for a prospect or the prospect’s relatives Assistant Director of Compliance: Jeff Amey elestie diamcortie dolobor periusto eniat. 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Office: (915) 747-8607 the prospect. • Ure dolenim ipisisi et, summodo lortiscipit wisisis sendreros nos ad tem • Entertaining high school, preparatory school or community email: [email protected] • Employ a prospect after they have graduated from high college coaches. niam vero dio con vel ulla at illaore vel ut volor sim dolenisis aciduis ad school or a two-year college. ea feuiscilit lut lore facidunt wisisse quipis nonse dolesto od mincipiscil duisit lutat. Unt adignit wis accum dio conullummy nulluptat lum dolent et doloreet ad tat. Ad digna acidunt ex eros niam quis niat inciduisis et alisim nullaore facil ulla aliquis nostrud Guidelines To the NCAA Rules for Alumni, Faculty and Friends