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| Vol. 7 Number 13 |
The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College |
March 26-April 1, 2001 |
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| Vol. 7 Number 13 |
The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College |
March 26-April 1, 2001 |
National Author Ji-li
Jiang to Visit UTB/TSC Campus
Ji-li
Jiang, author of "The Monkey King" a serialized story currently
appearing in
Jiang will speak at 1:30 p.m. in the Lecture Hall
of the Science and Engineering Technology Building.
Both "The Monkey King" and Red Scarf
Girl introduces aspects of Chinese culture to American children.
Red Scarf Girl, Jiang’s first book
fulfilled her long cherished wish to tell her story about what happened to her,
her family, her neighborhood, and her school during the 1960’s Cultural
Revolution in China.
The book won an ALA 1998 Best Book for Young
Adults award, an ALA Notable Book award, a Parenting Magazine Magic Award
for Most Wonderful Children’s Book in 1977 and was cited by Publishers Weekly
1977 as one of the Best Nonfiction Books for Children.
Besides writing, Jiang gives presentations around
the country, talking about China, the Cultural Revolution, and her own
experiences. She also devotes her time to various cultural exchange programs,
organizing groups to study alternative medicine in China, bringing Chinese art
troupes to perform in the states and sending students to summer camps in China
to understand the Chinese culture.
The Brownsville Herald sponsors her
visit to UTB/TSC.
Summer Telephone Registration
at UTB/TSC Begins April 4
Summer Telephone Registration at UTB/TSC is just
around the corner and now is the time to clear admissions.
Academic Course Schedule booklets for summer
classes at UTB/TSC are scheduled to arrive on campus on Friday, March 30 just
in time for the first day of summer telephone registration, which begins on Wednesday,
April 4
During the first summer telephone registration
period, students will also be able to register for May classes, Summer 1 and
Summer 2 and Fall 2001 classes at the same time.
"It is important that students who want to
take part in summer registration must clear admissions early and I encourage
students to come to our office and complete the necessary paperwork" said
Registrar Abel Campos.
High school graduates or returning students who
have been out of school for more than a year should visit the Office of
Enrollment located in Tandy Hall as soon as possible to complete the admissions
process for registration.
For more information call the Office of
Enrollment at 544-8254 or New Student Relations at 544-8860. If you live outside
of Brownsville, call toll free at 1-800-850-0160.
The first day of classes for the first session of summer classes is Monday, June 4.
Upcoming Events
Thursday, April 12: UTB/TSC and
Brownsville Police Department Signing Ceremony, Duffey Plaza, 10:00 a.m.
Friday, April 27: Scholastic
Excellence Awards Ceremony, SETB Lecture Hall, 6:00 p.m.
Calendar
Monday, March 26
