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MAY 12, 2018DON HASKINS CENTER
MAY 12, 2018DON HASKINS CENTER
TABLE OF CONTENTSBoard of Regents/Senior Administrative Officials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Morning CeremonyProgram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Order of Academic Procession . . . . . . . . .Members of Faculty/Candidates for Degree .Recessional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Afternoon CeremonyProgram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Order of Academic Procession . . . . . . . . .Members of Faculty/Candidates for Degree .Recessional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. 910. 11Evening CeremonyProgram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Order of Academic Procession . . . . . . . . .Members of Faculty/Candidates for Degree .Recessional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121314154567Distinguished Alumni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Candidates for DegreesCollege of Liberal Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .College of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .College of Business Administration . . . . . . . . . . . .School of Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .College of Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .College of Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .College of Health Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Graduate School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1923242627283032University Honors Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Honors Candidates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40ROTC Commissioning/Student Honors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Honors Regalia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Regalia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Mining Minds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Men O’ Mines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Committee on Commencement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
BOARD OF REGENTSThe University of Texas SystemSara Martinez Tucker, Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . DallasPaul L. Foster, Vice Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . El PasoJeffery D. Hildebrand, Vice Chairman . . . . . . . . . HoustonErnest Aliseda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . McAllenDavid J. Beck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HoustonKevin P. Eltife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TylerR. Steven Hicks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AustinJaniece Longoria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HoustonJames C. “Rad” Weaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San AntonioJaciel Castro (Student Regent) . . . . . . . . . . . San AntonioFrancie A. FrederickGeneral Counsel to the Board of RegentsSENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALSThe University of Texas SystemWilliam H. McRavenChancellorDavid E. Daniel, Ph.D.Deputy ChancellorSteven Leslie, Ph.D.Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic AffairsRaymond S. Greenberg, M.D., Ph.D.Executive Vice Chancellor for Health AffairsScott C. Kelley, Ed.D.Executive Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs3
PROGRAMMorning Ceremony 9 a.m.Diana NatalicioPresident of the University, PresidingConcert/Concierto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ceremonial Brass EnsembleStephen Haddad, ConductorSenior Lecturer, MusicAcademic Procession/Entrada de catedráticos . . . . . Luis Arturo Ramos, Grand MarshalProfessor Emeritus, Creative WritingNational Anthem/Himno Nacional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ceremonial Brass EnsembleThe Star Spangled BannerUTEP Chamber Singers and AudienceUTEP Chamber SingersElisa Fraser Wilson, ConductorAssociate Professor, MusicWelcome and Introductions/Bienvenida y Presentaciones Diana Natalicio, PresidentPresentation of Candidates’ Names/Presentación de los Nombres de los Candidatos Carol ParkerProvostAlma Mater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ceremonial Brass EnsembleMen O’ MinesUTEP Chamber Singers and AudienceConferral of Degrees/Entrega de Títulos . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diana Natalicio, PresidentThe College of Liberal Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephen Crites, Interim DeanThe Graduate School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charles Ambler, DeanAnnouncement of Candidates’ Names/Anuncio de los nombres de los candidatos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard PinedaAssociate Professor, CommunicationAdriana DominguezClinical Professor, Theatre and DanceUniversity Faculty Marshals of Students/Bastón de Mando y Estandartes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ezra CappellAssociate Professor, EnglishMaria-Socorro TabuencaProfessor, Languages and LinguisticsRecessionalGraduates will recess through the center aisle and out the south tunnel of the Don Haskins Center. Familymembers may meet their graduates in Lot GR5. Refer to the diagram on page 7 of the program.Himno de despedidaLos graduados desfilarán por el pasillo central y saldrán hacia afuera por el túnel del ladosur del Centro de Eventos Don Haskins. Los familiares pueden reunirse con los graduadosen el estacionamiento GR5. Consulte el diagrama en la página 7 del programa.4
ORDER OF ACADEMIC PROCESSIONMorning Ceremony 9 a.m.Luis Arturo RamosGrand Marshal of the UniversityRachel Ann ArreolaThe University Banner BearerKyla Ann McMillanGraduate School Banner BearerStar C. FlagelCollege of Liberal Arts Banner BearerDiana NatalicioCarol ParkerPresidentProvostGary EdensBeth L. Brunk-ChavezVice President for Student AffairsDean of Extended UniversityCharles AmblerElena IzquierdoDean of Graduate SchoolPresident, Faculty SenateJack ChessaMaria HernandezBobby GonzalesKristen AhumadaChair, Staff CouncilChair, Graduate CounsilPresident,Student Government AssociationPresident, Alumni Association5
MEMBERS OF THE FACULTYThe Graduate SchoolBess Sirmon-Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MarshalCharles Ambler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DeanThe College of Liberal ArtsJon Amastae . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MarshalDavid Ross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MarshalStephen Crites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interim DeanFaculty of the CollegeCANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREEThe Graduate SchoolThe College Banner BearerFaculty Marshal of Students . . . . . . . . . . . .James WoodStudent Marshal . . . . . . . . . . . . Amanda Danielle BarrazaCandidates for the DegreeThe College of Liberal ArtsThe College Banner BearerFaculty Marshals of Students . . . . . . . . . . Maryse JayasuriyaCrystal HermanStudent Marshal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reem Mustafa AliCandidates for the DegreeThe University LibrariansJoy Urbina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MarshalThe University StaffLorenzo L. Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marshal6
STUDENT SEATING & WAITING AREASMorning Ceremony 9 a.m.Graduates will recess through the center aisle and outthe south tunnel of the Don Haskins Center. Familymembers may meet their graduates in Lot GR5.FACULTY ANDSTAFF SEATINGSTAGELIBERALARTSGRADUATESCHOOLLIBERALARTSTO MESA ST.RD.LIBERAL ARTSGRADUATE SCHOOL7OREGON ST.RYGLOPOST-COMMENCEMENTCELEBRATION PLAZA
PROGRAMAfternoon Ceremony 2 p.m.Diana NatalicioPresident of the University, PresidingConcert/Concierto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ceremonial Brass EnsembleStephen Haddad, ConductorSenior Lecturer, MusicAcademic Procession/Entrada de catedráticos . . . . . . Santiago Ibarreche, Grand MarshalProfessor, Marketing and ManagementNational Anthem/Himno Nacional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ceremonial Brass EnsembleThe Star Spangled BannerUTEP Chamber Singers and AudienceUTEP Chamber SingersElisa Fraser Wilson, ConductorAssociate Professor, MusicWelcome and Introductions/Bienvenida y Presentaciones Diana Natalicio, PresidentPresentation of Candidates’ Names/Presentación de los Nombres de los Candidatos Carol ParkerProvostAlma Mater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ceremonial Brass EnsembleMen O’ MinesUTEP Chamber Singers and AudienceConferral of Degrees/Entrega de Títulos . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diana Natalicio, PresidentThe College of Business Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert Nachtmann, DeanThe College of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William H. Robertson, Interim DeanThe School of Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elias Provencio-Vasquez, DeanThe Graduate School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charles Ambler, DeanAnnouncement of Candidates’ Names/Anuncio de los nombres de los candidatos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elena IzquierdoAssociate Professor, Teacher EducationYvonne Carranza RolphDirector of Student Success, College of Liberal ArtsUniversity Faculty Marshals of Students/Bastón de Mando y Estandartes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James HolcombAssociate Professor, Economics and FinanceDavid CarrejoAssociate Professor, Mathematics EducationRecessionalGraduates will recess through the center aisle and out the south tunnel of the Don Haskins Center. Familymembers may meet their graduates in Lot GR5. Refer to the diagram on page 11 of the program.Himno de despedidaLos graduados desfilarán por el pasillo central y saldrán hacia afuera por el túnel del ladosur del Centro de Eventos Don Haskins. Los familiares pueden reunirse con los graduadosen el estacionamiento GR5. Consulte el diagrama en la página 11 del programa.8
ORDER OF ACADEMIC PROCESSIONAfternoon Ceremony 2 p.m.Santiago IbarrecheGrand Marshal of the UniversityJason ChungThe University Banner BearerSamantha J. SalazarGraduate School Banner BearerEduardo Montes SamaniegoCollege of Business Administration Banner BearerZenia AvelarCollege of Education Banner BearerEvan Gray MerworthSchool of Nursing Banner BearerDiana NatalicioCarol ParkerPresidentProvostGary EdensStephen RiterVice President for Student AffairsVice President for InformationResources and PlanningBenjamin GonzalezCharles AmblerVice President for AssetManagement and DevelopmentDean of the Graduate SchoolElena IzquierdoJack ChessaPresident, Faculty SenateChair, Graduate CouncilBobby GonzalesMaria HernandezPresident, Alumni AssociationChair, Staff CouncilKristen AhumadaPresident, StudentGovernment Association9
MEMBERS OF THE FACULTYThe Graduate SchoolBess Sirmon-Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MarshalCharles Ambler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DeanThe College of Business AdministrationGodwin J. Udo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MarshalRobert Nachtmann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DeanFaculty of the CollegeThe College of EducationTimothy G. Cashman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MarshalWilliam H. Robertson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interim DeanFaculty of the CollegeThe School of NursingTracey Merworth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MarshalElias Provencio-Vasquez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DeanFaculty of the CollegeCANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREEThe Graduate SchoolThe College Banner BearerFaculty Marshals of Students . . . . . . Miguel A. Ramos-Gonzalez,Business AdministrationPenelope P. Espinoza, EducationDiane B. Monsivias, NursingStudent Marshals . . . . Amy Eileen Ramirez , Business AdministrationSamantharai C. Yrigoyen, EducationFaith Borunda, NursingCandidates for the DegreeThe College of Business AdministrationThe College Banner BearerFaculty Marshal of Students . . . . . . . . . . . . Alex HolcombStudent Marshal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daniel VallesCandidates for the DegreeThe College of EducationThe College Banner BearerFaculty Marshal of Students . . . . . . . . William J. Medina-JerezStudent Marshal . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gabrielle M. CervantesCandidates for the DegreeThe School of NursingThe College Banner BearerFaculty Marshal of Students . . . . . . . . . . . . Pat HerbiasStudent Marshal . . . . . . . . . . . . Te’Kandria M. WingfieldCandidates for the DegreeThe University LibrariansSebastian Diaz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MarshalThe University StaffRobert Parham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marshal10
STUDENT SEATING & WAITING AREASAfternoon Ceremony 2 p.m.Graduates will recess through the center aisle and outthe south tunnel of the Don Haskins Center. Familymembers may meet their graduates in Lot GR5.FACULTY ANDSTAFF MIN.EDUCATIONNURSINGTO MESA TE SCHOOL11OREGON ST.RYGLOPOST-COMMENCEMENTCELEBRATION PLAZA
PROGRAMEvening Ceremony 7 p.m.Diana NatalicioPresident of the University, PresidingConcert/Concierto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ceremonial Brass EnsembleStephen Haddad, ConductorSenior Lecturer, MusicAcademic Procession/Entrada de catedráticos . . . . . . .Anthony Tarquin, Grand MarshalProfessor, Civil EngineeringNational Anthem/Himno Nacional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ceremonial Brass EnsembleThe Star Spangled BannerUTEP Chamber Singers and AudienceUTEP Chamber SingersElisa Fraser Wilson, ConductorAssociate Professor, MusicWelcome and Introductions/Bienvenida y Presentaciones Diana Natalicio, PresidentPresentation of Candidates’ Names/Presentación de los Nombres de los Candidatos Carol ParkerProvostAlma Mater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ceremonial Brass EnsembleMen O’ MinesUTEP Chamber Singers and AudienceConferral of Degrees/Entrega de Títulos . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diana Natalicio, PresidentThe College of Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Theresa A. Maldonado, DeanThe College of Health Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shafik Dharamsi, DeanThe College of Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert Kirken, DeanThe School of Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jose O. Rivera, DeanThe Graduate School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charles Ambler, DeanAnnouncement of Candidates’ Names/Anuncio de los nombres de los candidatos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard TeschnerProfessor Emeritus, Languages and LinguisticsLuis A. AnchondoVisiting Assistant Professor, Languages and LinguisticsUniversity Faculty Marshals of Students/Bastón de Mando y Estandartes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .David ZubiaProfessor, Electrical and Computer EngineeringHarry MeeuwsenProfessor, KinesiologyRecessionalGraduates will recess through the center aisle and out the south tunnel of the Don Haskins Center. Familymembers may meet their graduates in Lot GR5. Refer to the diagram on page 15 of the program.Himno de despedidaLos graduados desfilarán por el pasillo central y saldrán hacia afuera por el túnel del ladosur del Centro de Eventos Don Haskins. Los familiares pueden reunirse con los graduadosen el estacionamiento GR5. Consulte el diagrama en la página 15 del programa.12
ORDER OF ACADEMIC PROCESSIONEvening Ceremony 7 p.m.Anthony TarquinGrand Marshal of the UniversityValeria G. VarelaThe University Banner BearerSamantha Eve RamirezGraduate School Banner BearerAndres ChaviraCarlos O. OntiverosCollege of Engineering Banner BearerCollege of Science Banner BearerCrystal MoralesCollege of Health Sciences Banner BearerDiana NatalicioCarol ParkerPresidentProvostGary EdensRoberto OseguedaVice President for Student AffairsVice President for ResearchMaria HernandezCharles AmblerChair, Staff CouncilDean of the Graduate SchoolJack ChessaKristen AhumadaChair, Graduate CouncilPresident, StudentGovernment AssociationElena IzquierdoPresident, Faculty SenateBobby GonzalesPresident, Alumni Association13
MEMBERS OF THE FACULTYThe Graduate SchoolBess Sirmon-Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MarshalCharles Ambler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DeanThe College of EngineeringChintalapalle Ramana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MarshalTheresa A. Maldonado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DeanFaculty of the CollegeThe College of Health SciencesThenral Mangadu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MarshalShafik Dharamsi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DeanFaculty of the CollegeThe School of ScienceGeoffrey Saupe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MarshalRobert Kirken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DeanFaculty of the CollegeCANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREEThe Graduate SchoolThe College Banner BearerFaculty Marshals of Students . . . Jose F. Espiritu Nolasco, EngineeringLoretta Dillon, Health SciencesLin Ma, ScienceStudent Marshals . . . . . . . . . . . . Aldo R. Perez, EngineeringAlexis Nicole Ramos, Health SciencesLuis Enrique Martinetti, ScienceCandidates for the DegreeThe College of EngineeringThe College Banner BearerFaculty Marshal of Students . . . . . . . . . . . . Eric D. SmithStudent Marshal . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nicholas R. EchevarriaCandidates for the DegreeThe College of Health SciencesThe College Banner BearerFaculty Marshal of Students . . . . . . . . . . . Carolina ValenciaStudent Marshal . . . . . . . . . . . Patricio Manuel RubalcabaCandidates for the DegreeThe College of ScienceThe College Banner BearerFaculty Marshal of Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carl LiebStudent Marshal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashley M. PriegoCandidates for the DegreeThe University LibrariansJacob Galindo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MarshalThe University StaffConcha Ruiz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Marshal
STUDENT SEATING & WAITING AREASEvening Ceremony 7 p.m.Graduates will recess through the center aisle and outthe south tunnel of the Don Haskins Center. Familymembers may meet their graduates in Lot GR5.FACULTY ANDSTAFF INGHEALTHSCIENCESRESERVED FORGRADUATION CANDIDATESSTAGETO MESA NG15OREGON ST.RYGLOPOST-COMMENCEMENTCELEBRATION PLAZA
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNIEX ALUMNOS DISTINGUIDOSThe University of Texas at El Paso is proudto recognize its 2017 Distinguished AlumniAward recipients presented by the UTEPAlumni Association. The award is thehighest honor bestowed upon graduateswho have excelled in their professions andsustained a commitment to the University.La Universidad de Texas en El Paso seenorgullece en reconocer a los galardonadoscomo Ex alumnos Distinguidos del 2017presentados por la Asociación de ex alumnosde UTEP. Este reconocimiento es el mayorhonor que se otorga a alumnos que se hangraduado de UTEP, que han destacadoen sus profesiones y que han mantenidosu compromiso hacia la universidad.MARIA CASTAÑÓN MOATSMaria CastañónMoats was bornin Juárez, Mexicoand grew up in ElPaso. She graduatedfrom UTEP in1990 with a bachelor’s degree in businessadministration. She made partner at PwC in2004 and was later appointed as the firm’sU.S. Diversity Leader from 2011-16, whereshe reported to the company’s U.S. CEOand served on the U.S. leadership team.Currently, Castañón Moats serves as thefirst woman and first Hispanic to hold herposition at PwC and recently claimed theNo. 2 spot on Fortune magazine’s inaugurallist of the 50 Most Powerful Latinas.Maria Castañón Moats nació en Juárez,creció en El Paso y en 1990 se graduóde UTEP con una Licenciatura enAdministración de Empresas. En el2004, se unió a PwC y posteriormente,del 2011 al 2016, fue designada Líder deDiversidad en la firma donde reportabapara el Director Ejecutivo de la compañíaen E.U. laborando para el equipo deliderazgo de la misma. Castañón Moatases actualmente la primera mujer y primerahispana en desempeñar dicho cargo enPwC y fue reconocida en la lista inauguralde la revista Fortune, como la segundaentre las 50 latinas más poderosas.“Me siento increíblemente honradapor haber sido designada ExalumnaDistinguida”, comentó Castañón. “UTEPsignifica tanto para mí – fue dondeaprendí el valor del trabajo arduo yestuve en contacto con una diversidadde personas, culturas e información,todo lo cual contribuyó tanto para quefuera la persona que soy como para lacarrera tan satisfactoria que hoy tengo”.“I’m incredibly humbled by being named asa Distinguished Alumna,” Castañón Moatssaid. “UTEP means so much to me – it’swhere I learned the value of hard workand was exposed to a variety of people,cultures, and information, all of whichcontributed to both the person I’ve becomeand the fulfilling career I have today.”JACOB CINTRONJacob Cintron startedout doing odd jobsin the EngineeringDepartmentof ThomasonHospital, nowUniversity Medical Center (UMC), whenhe was 17 years old. Cintron earned hisbachelor’s degree in industrial engineeringfrom UTEP in 1983 and returned to theCuando Jacob Cintron tenía 17 añosdesempeñó todo tipo de funciones en elDepartamento de Ingeniería del HospitalThomason, actualmente Centro MédicoUniversitario (UMC, por sus siglas eninglés). En 1983, Cintron obtuvo sutítulo de Ingeniero Industrial en UTEP yregresó a la Universidad para estudiar unaMaestría en Administración de Empresasy en Contabilidad. Llegó a ser director de16
University to earn an MBA and a Masterof Accountancy. He became director ofengineering at Thomason and, later, assistantadministrator of the hospital. He stayedat Thomason for 17 years before movingon to executive positions at major healthcare systems in Chicago, San Antonio,and San Diego. Cintron returned to ElPaso in 2006 to become CEO of Del SolMedical Center, a position he held for 10years before being named CEO of UMC.ingeniería en el Thomason y posteriormente,administrador asistente del hospital.Permaneció en el Thomason durante 17 añosantes de cambiarse a puestos ejecutivos en losprincipales sistemas de salud en Chicago, SanAntonio y San Diego. En el 2006, Cintronregresó a El Paso para fungir como DirectorEjecutivo de Del Sol Medical Center, puestoque ocupó por más de 10 años antes de sernombrado Director Ejecutivo del UMC.“Me siento muy emocionado, orgullosoy honrado de ser nombrado uno de losExalumnos Distinguidos de UTEP”, comentóCintron. “Si no hubiera sido por UTEP, yohabría optado por algo más y la trayectoriade mi vida hubiera sido muy diferente.Gracias a UTEP, estoy en un sitio dondenunca me hubiera imaginado que estaría”.“I am blown away, proud and humbled bybeing named as one of UTEP’s DistinguishedAlumni,” Cintron said. “If it weren’t forUTEP, I would have settled for somethingelse, and my life path would have beenvery different. Thanks to UTEP, I am in aplace where I’d never thought I’d be.”ALLEN GILMERAllen Gilmerattended RiceUniversity intendingto become a lawyer.While at Rice, heenjoyed his geologyclasses and ended up earning a bachelor’sdegree in geology in 1984. Gilmer returnedto El Paso and attended UTEP, where heearned his master’s degree in geologicalsciences in 1987. He worked several yearsas a geophysicist at Marathon Oil Co. andwent on to co-found several companies inthe oil and gas sector before starting upDrillinginfo, a leading provider of cloudbased data and analytics software forthe oil and gas industry. Professionally,Gilmer has received numerous accolades.He was selected as Large Company CEOof the Year for Central Texas in 2014,Top 7 North American Prospect ExpoInfluencers in 2014, Texas’ OutstandingGeoscientist in 2012 by Texas Monthlymagazine and Ernst & Young Entrepreneurof the Year in Central Texas in 2012.Allen Gilmer asistió a la Universidad Rice paraestudiar derecho, sin embargo, una vez allí seinteresó por las clases de geología y en 1984,se graduó con una Licenciatura en Geología.Posteriormente regresó a El Paso y se inscribióen UTEP donde en 1987, obtuvo una Maestríaen Ciencias Geológicas. Trabajó algunos añoscomo geofísico en la compañía MarathonOil Co. y fue cofundador de varias empresasen el sector petrolero y del gas antes decomenzar Drillinginfo, un proveedor líder deservicio de base de datos en nube y programasanalíticos para la industria petrolera y gasera.“Throughout the history of TWC andUTEP, there have been some true giantswho have earned their degrees at thisoutstanding university,” Gilmer said. “I amamazingly humbled by being recognized asone of UTEP’s Distinguished Alumni.”“A lo largo de la historia del TWC y de UTEP,ha habido algunos verdaderos gigantes que sehan graduado de esta reconocida Universidad”,señaló Gilmer. “Me siento increíblementehonrado de ser reconocido como uno delos Exalumnos Distinguidos de UTEP”.Gilmer ha recibido innumerablesreconocimientos en el ámbito profesional.En el 2014, fue elegido Director Ejecutivodel Año de Grandes Compañías de CentralTexas, posteriormente fue reconocido entrelos 7 principales de mayor influencia en laNorth American Prospect Expo del 2014,como el Geocientifico Sobresaliente de Texaspor la Revista Texas Monthly, en el 2012y como el Empresario del Año en CentralTexas por Ernst & Young, en el 2012.17
CANDIDATESFOR DEGREESSPRING 2018Congratulations Class of 2018! As youleave your alma mater to make your markupon the world, we want to stay connectedwith you and be part of your journey.Picks Up! GO MINERS!¡Muchas Felicidades Generación 2018! Al dejarsu alma mater para comenzar a dejar su huellaen el mundo, queremos seguir en contactocon ustedes y ser parte de su travesía.¡VAMOS MINEROS y arriba esos picos! 18
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