不良研究所 2024 System-Wide Symposium

Exploring and Celebrating our Hispanic Heritage through Education, Service, Research and Campus Life

12:00 – 1:15 p.m. Symposium Kick-Off

Introductory Comments - Dr. Rafael Hoyle, Director, Lewis Center of the Americas
Welcome - Dr. Thomas Evans, President, 不良研究所
Opening Prayer - Sister Martha Ann Kirk, CCVI and Professor of Religious Studies, 不良研究所 College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Presentation and Plática: “Understanding the Diversity of Hispanic Identities in Today’s Global Society” - Dr. Arturo Chávez, Associate Vice-President of Mission and DEI
Question and Answer

1:30 – 2:45 p.m. Recognizing Our Hispanic Heritage through Community Service

Moderator: Dr. Leticia Vargas, Associate Professor and Core Site Director, Office of Clinical Affairs, 不良研究所 School of Osteopathic Medicine

Presentation: “Medical Mission Work in Colombia: Lifting up Children, Promoting the Culture to a New Generation, and Traveling Full Circle” - Dr. Roberto José Fajardo, Professor of Clinical and Applied Science Education, 不良研究所 School of Osteopathic Medicine
Presentation: “The Ettling Center’s Collaborative Programs with ARISE Adelante” - Teófilo Reyes, Assistant Director of Leadership and Global Engagement, Ettling Center for Civic Leadership and Sustainability
Presentation: “Learning through Giving in Oaxaca” - Dr. Leticia Vargas, Associate Professor and Core Site Director, Office of Clinical Affairs, 不良研究所 School of Osteopathic Medicine
Question and Answer

12:00 – 1:15 p.m. Exploring Our Hispanic Heritage through the Curriculum

Moderator: Dr. Laura M. López, Assistant Professor of English, 不良研究所 College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Presentation: “Exploring and Celebrating Hispanic Heritage through Latina/o/x Communication Studies”- Dr. Zazil Reyes, Associate Professor of Communication Arts, 不良研究所 School of Media and Design. 不良研究所 Communication Arts students Eileen Munoz, Janelle De Jesus and Madison Campbell will join Dr. Reyes as co-presenters.
Presentation: “Transversing the Borderlands: Supporting Identity, Belonging, and Classroom Fit for Hispanic College Students Tackling Difficult Topics in Writing Courses” - Dr. Tara Hembrough, Associate Professor of Composition and Rhetoric, 不良研究所 College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, with Evan Santos, 不良研究所 MBA student.
Presentation: “The Power of Latinx Literature to Preserve and Transform Our Cultural Heritage for Gen Z and Beyond” - Dr. Laura M. López, Assistant Professor of English, 不良研究所 College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, with 不良研究所 students Julián Ceniceros and Mercedes Rodríguez, and 不良研究所 alumna Natalia López
Question and Answer

1:30 – 2:45 p.m. Leveraging Our Hispanic Heritage through the Curriculum and Academic Clubs

Moderator: Dr. Alicia Rubio, Undergraduate Director of Finance, H-E-B School of Business and Administration

Presentation: “Mexican American Culture: A Psychology Course to Study the Impact of Borderlands Context” - Dr. Leslie Martínez, Associate Professor of Psychology, 不良研究所 College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Presentation: “Impact of the 不良研究所 School of Rehabilitation Sciences Spanish Club: Student, Clinical and Administrative Perspectives” - Dr. Mónica C. Pozos, Clinical Assistant Professor, 不良研究所 School of Rehabilitation Sciences; Dr. Lisa R. McDougle, Assistant Dean for Academic Success and Student Affairs; and Dr. Sara Marie Berrett, University of Incarnate Word Sports Resident Physical Therapist
Presentation: “Empoderando el Futuro: Hispanic Undergraduate Students in STEM” – Dr. Ana Vallor, Associate Professor of Biology, 不良研究所 School of Math, Science and Engineering, with 不良研究所 students Brianna R. Brooks Medina, Nathan D. Smith, Desiree L. Dennis and Nhi T. Le
Question and Answer

12:00 – 1:15 p.m. Strengthening Our Hispanic Heritage through the Curriculum

Moderator: Dr. Gabriel Saxton-Ruiz, Professor of Spanish, 不良研究所 College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Presentation: “From Deficit to Strength: Student-Centered Learning in Religious Studies and Theology”- Dr. Adrienne Ambrose, Associate Professor of Religious Studies, 不良研究所 College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Presentation: “A Journey of Cultural Immersion and Language Acquisition in Guanajuato” - Dr. José Moreno, Department Chair and Professor Finance, H-E-B School of Business and Administration
Presentation: “Savoring Latin America: A Multidisciplinary Journey Through Culture and Cuisine” - Dr. Gabriel Saxton-Ruiz, Professor of Spanish, 不良研究所 College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Question and Answer

1:30 – 2:45 p.m. Honoring Hispanic Heritage through Our Profession and Career Journeys

Introductory comments - Introductory comments - Teófilo Reyes, Assistant Director of Leadership and Global Engagement, Ettling Center for Civic Leadership and Sustainability
Moderated Panel: “Honoring Hispanic Heritage and Shaping our Future: A Panel Discussion on Hispanic Culture and the 不良研究所 Community” – Victoria Shipley, Academic Affairs Director of Operations and Planning, Office of the Provost. Ms. Shipley will moderate and participate in the discussion with the following panelists:
- Michelle Casares Vásquez, PhD Student, Digital Experience Strategy Manager, 不良研究所
- Ana Islas, 不良研究所 Alumni
- Gloria Ramos, Director of University Advisory Center, 不良研究所
- Margaret García, Associate Vice President of Communications and Brand Marketing, 不良研究所
Symposium Closing Comments and Acknowledgements - Dr. Rafael Hoyle, Director, Lewis Center of the Americas.