Tag: University of Texas-Pan American

UTPA professor appointed to Texas School for the Deaf board

UTPA professor appointed to Texas School for the Deaf board December 20, 2014 By DANYA PEREZ-HERNANDEZ Staff Writer Being born hard of hearing, Shawn Saladin of Edinburg remembers the isolation and lack of understanding that comes with being partially deaf.…

Vanessa Vera and Sally Fraustro Guerra: Promote workplace diversity

COMMENTARY: Vanessa Vera and Sally Fraustro Guerra: Promote workplace diversity March 19, 2014 We would like to cordially invite area employers to attend our first annual, Stepping Out conference on Friday to promote diversity in the workplace by helping employers…

Certified Interpreter Training Workshop 3/12/14 – Edinburg

Certified Interpreter Training Workshop 3/12/14 – Edinburg Presenter: Ann Horn    For Hearing Interpreters:    Date: Wednesday morning, March 12, 2014  Time: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.  Location:  University of Texas-Pan American  1201 W. University, HSHW 2.108  Edinburg, TX 78539  This workshop…

Emergency Preparedness Workshop 3/11/14 – Edinburg

Emergency Preparedness Workshop 3/11/14 – Edinburg It is important to prepare for severe weather and other catastrophic emergencies. * Where will you meet your family?  * Where are your important papers and documents?  * How will you communicate? * If…

College program helps students with disabilities

College program helps students with disabilities August 12, 2012 McALLEN, Texas (AP) — When Gabriel Rios begins classes at South Texas College this month, he’ll deal with worries beyond those that confront most incoming college freshmen. Rios, an 18-year-old student…