SGA offers carpool option to save money and environment to UTPA community; meeting scheduled Nov. 25 The Student Government Association at The University of Texas-Pan American is offering students, faculty and staff the opportunity to save the Earth and gas money through its new and free ridesharing/carpool service via AlterNet Rides. Donate a toy; get your parking ticket removed through Dec. 5 Now through Dec. 5 The University of Texas-Pan American Police Department will be trading parking tickets for new and unwrapped toys of at least a $10 value. Former first lady of Egypt discusses her life at Distinguished Speakers Series Dr. Jehan Sadat, former first lady of Egypt and renowned advocate for world peace, spoke at The University of Texas-Pan American during its Distinguished Speakers Series and International Week festivities at the Fine Arts Auditorium Monday, Nov. 17. UTPA joined by regional partners to host Technology Entrepreneurship Boot Camp Nov. 22 Anyone interested in unleashing their creativity and innovative spirit is invited to attend the inaugural Technology Entrepreneurship Boot Camp scheduled Saturday, Nov. 22 at The University of Texas-Pan American. UT System seeking applicants for Student Regent position The University of Texas System is currently seeking applicants for the student regent position on the UT System Board of Regents. The term for the position runs from June 1, 2009 to May 31, 2010. Celebrate Christmas with a classic at the UTPA Theatre The University Theatre Productions at UTPA will kick off the holiday season with the famous tale by Charles Dickens, "A Christmas Carol" starting Nov. 19. Ethics Conference scheduled for Nov. 20-22 during International Week The University of Texas-Pan American will host the Ethics in Intelligence, Security and Immigration: The Moral and Social Significance of Gathering and Managing Information and Borders in the Global Community Conference in conjunction with UTPA International Week, Nov. 20-22. UTPA named Favorite College/University by leading South Texas newspaper The University of Texas-Pan American was awarded The Monitor’s 2008 Readers’ Choice Award for Favorite College/University in South Texas. Cárdenas named Golden Eagle Award Recipient for 2009 The McAllen Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is proud to announce that Dr. Blandina Cárdenas, president of The University of Texas-Pan American has been chosen as the Golden Eagle Award Recipient for 2009. Learn how to bring your ideas to reality during entrepreneurship workshop series at UTPA Entrepreneurship will be the focus of a series of workshops this November at The University of Texas-Pan American organized by the National Hispanic Professional Organization (NHPO) in conjunction with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC).