The Life Skills Low Down
UTEP Athletics
The Life Skills Low Down OCTOBER 2015
Volume 2, Issue 2
Let’s SAAC Hunger to Kick Off Inside the Issue: October Events
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Admin Q & A
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Sports Calendar
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Life Skills Events
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Miners in the Community
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S.A.A.C. Spotlight
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Athletes of the Month
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UTEP Let’s SAAC Hunger Week is set to begin on October 18th and carry on until October 24th! Partnering with El Pasoans Fighting Hunger, UTEP’s SAAC group raised over 6,400 pounds of food to help the community of El Paso in the 2014-2015 school year. This years SAAC goal is to raise 15,000 pounds in hopes to reclaim the Conference USA title. To reach this goal, they need your help! Money donations and nonperishable goods are being accepted in the Life Skills office the week of October 18th. Donations will also be taken online through December 12th. If you have any questions, please contact the SAAC President Amber Herrera at [email protected].
Test Your Shooting Skills The UTEP Women’s Rifle team is hosting 10.9 day, a day to test your skills on the shooting range on October 9th. This day is to celebrate the successful shots in life while opening the range up to the student-athletes and athletics staff. The first 50 participates will get a free “10.9 Day” t-shirt and have the opportunity to replicate a 10.9 (a perfect shot). This event will take place at the Rifle Range, located in the Military S c i en c e Bu i l din g ( n e x t d oo r t o Brumbelow) from 10:00am to 2:30pm. On October 9th.
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October Events The month of October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Campus departments have collaborated to put on several educational and fun programs available to all UTEP students. Along with the campus events, athletics will be designating specific games to Domestic Violence Awareness. The games that will be dedicated will be Volleyball, October 16th, Soccer, October 23rd, and Football, October 24th. The aim of this month is to raise awareness on Domestic Violence and the resources available to UTEP students and staff. The month will kick off with the Involvement Fair at Centennial Plaza on Tuesday, October 6th from 10 AM– 1PM. To join the fun, refer to the calendar below!
Join the Fun: Leadership Hike Take the lead and join the Leadership Hike on October 8th at 4:00 pm. Stroll through campus while networking with professionals from various backgrounds (academic, professional, nonprofit, etc.). Why not get in shape and network at the same time? By taking part of the Leadership Hike, you will give yourself the opportunity to gain academic and professional guidance while burning some calories through campus! The hike will begin at the Student Rec Center and continue through campus to the new Centennial Plaza where more networking activities will begin. To take advantage of this awesome opportunity, please RSVP to Shannon Osborne at [email protected] by October 7th. If you have any questions please call 747-5670.
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ADMIN Q&A: TONY CORDOVA What is your official title at UTEP and how long have you been working here? My official title at UTEP is Assistant Athletic Trainer, I have been here for 9 years. What is your favorite thing about working in athletics? My favorite thing about working in athletics is that everyday is different. I never get bored because I never know what I am going to experience that day. My favorite part about working with UTEP is how family oriented the athletics department is. Where are you originally from? I am originally from El Paso! I graduated from UTEP with my Bachelors then went to University of New Mexico to get my Master’s. What project or accomplishment do you consider to be the most significant in your career? Oh that’s a hard one. I try to keep every accomplishment on the same level but my most significant accomplishment in my life is my two girls. What was your favorite Halloween costume growing up? Superman! I was Superman several times growing up and still love him. I go to all of the premieres of the movies and have my girls obsessed with Wonder woman. If you were a piece of Halloween candy what would you be? I would be a Sweet Tart because sometimes I am nice and sometimes I can be mean. Werewolf or Zombie? Why? Werewolf for sure. They are a lot cooler than zombies and they aren’t dead.
What tips do you have for student-athletes to stay safe on Halloween night? To get your candy checked by an Athletic Trainer!
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October 6
Bystander Intervention Workshop
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Hall of Champions
October 7
Advocacy for Athletes Mentoring Meeting
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Hall of Champions
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Leadership Hike
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UTEP Student Rec Center
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Graduate School Workshop
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Hall of Champions
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October 27 APPLE Campaign Series Workshop
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Connect with Life Skills The UTEP Life Skills program is an NCAA initiative that aims to provide student-athletes with opportunities for personal & professional development as well as community outreach. The goal of the program is to help student-athletes obtain academic excellence, athletic excellence, community service, personal development, and professional development. It also sponsors events such as Athletes Supporting Athletes as well as career and nutritional workshops. Visit Us Online: utepathletics.com/school-bio/champs-life-skills.html
Miners in the Community
Football and Track & Field spending some time at recess with students from a local school.
Women’s Basketball taking some time out of the week to assist with Special Olympics.
Larry K. Durham Center Computer Room, 122 Phone: (915) 747-6203 Fax: (915) 747-5907 Email: [email protected]
UTEP LIFESKILLS
@UTEPLIFESKILLS
UTEP_LIFESKILLS
F O L L OW U S O N SOCIAL MEDIA
Tennis taking time for a photo op after assisting with a wheelchair tennis clinic.
Athletes of the Month Angela Cutaia | Soccer Jonah Koech | Cross Country
Softball senior, kawehi Netane, took part in the Homecoming Pageant September 27, 2015. She walked away crowed as the Duchess. Be sure to come see her on October 3rd during halftime of the Homecoming football game, as you also support your UTEP Football team who take on UTSA! The game starts at 6:00pm—see you there!
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The Life Skills Low Down OCTOBER 2015
Volume 2, Issue 2
Let’s SAAC Hunger to Kick Off Inside the Issue: October Events
2
Admin Q & A
3
Sports Calendar
4
Life Skills Events
4
Miners in the Community
5
S.A.A.C. Spotlight
5
Athletes of the Month
5
UTEP Let’s SAAC Hunger Week is set to begin on October 18th and carry on until October 24th! Partnering with El Pasoans Fighting Hunger, UTEP’s SAAC group raised over 6,400 pounds of food to help the community of El Paso in the 2014-2015 school year. This years SAAC goal is to raise 15,000 pounds in hopes to reclaim the Conference USA title. To reach this goal, they need your help! Money donations and nonperishable goods are being accepted in the Life Skills office the week of October 18th. Donations will also be taken online through December 12th. If you have any questions, please contact the SAAC President Amber Herrera at [email protected].
Test Your Shooting Skills The UTEP Women’s Rifle team is hosting 10.9 day, a day to test your skills on the shooting range on October 9th. This day is to celebrate the successful shots in life while opening the range up to the student-athletes and athletics staff. The first 50 participates will get a free “10.9 Day” t-shirt and have the opportunity to replicate a 10.9 (a perfect shot). This event will take place at the Rifle Range, located in the Military S c i en c e Bu i l din g ( n e x t d oo r t o Brumbelow) from 10:00am to 2:30pm. On October 9th.
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October Events The month of October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Campus departments have collaborated to put on several educational and fun programs available to all UTEP students. Along with the campus events, athletics will be designating specific games to Domestic Violence Awareness. The games that will be dedicated will be Volleyball, October 16th, Soccer, October 23rd, and Football, October 24th. The aim of this month is to raise awareness on Domestic Violence and the resources available to UTEP students and staff. The month will kick off with the Involvement Fair at Centennial Plaza on Tuesday, October 6th from 10 AM– 1PM. To join the fun, refer to the calendar below!
Join the Fun: Leadership Hike Take the lead and join the Leadership Hike on October 8th at 4:00 pm. Stroll through campus while networking with professionals from various backgrounds (academic, professional, nonprofit, etc.). Why not get in shape and network at the same time? By taking part of the Leadership Hike, you will give yourself the opportunity to gain academic and professional guidance while burning some calories through campus! The hike will begin at the Student Rec Center and continue through campus to the new Centennial Plaza where more networking activities will begin. To take advantage of this awesome opportunity, please RSVP to Shannon Osborne at [email protected] by October 7th. If you have any questions please call 747-5670.
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ADMIN Q&A: TONY CORDOVA What is your official title at UTEP and how long have you been working here? My official title at UTEP is Assistant Athletic Trainer, I have been here for 9 years. What is your favorite thing about working in athletics? My favorite thing about working in athletics is that everyday is different. I never get bored because I never know what I am going to experience that day. My favorite part about working with UTEP is how family oriented the athletics department is. Where are you originally from? I am originally from El Paso! I graduated from UTEP with my Bachelors then went to University of New Mexico to get my Master’s. What project or accomplishment do you consider to be the most significant in your career? Oh that’s a hard one. I try to keep every accomplishment on the same level but my most significant accomplishment in my life is my two girls. What was your favorite Halloween costume growing up? Superman! I was Superman several times growing up and still love him. I go to all of the premieres of the movies and have my girls obsessed with Wonder woman. If you were a piece of Halloween candy what would you be? I would be a Sweet Tart because sometimes I am nice and sometimes I can be mean. Werewolf or Zombie? Why? Werewolf for sure. They are a lot cooler than zombies and they aren’t dead.
What tips do you have for student-athletes to stay safe on Halloween night? To get your candy checked by an Athletic Trainer!
= Soccer Home
= Life Skills Event
= Volleyball Home
= Football Home
= Rifle Home
= Men’s Basketball Home
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October 6
Bystander Intervention Workshop
7:oopm
Hall of Champions
October 7
Advocacy for Athletes Mentoring Meeting
7:oopm
Hall of Champions
October 8
Leadership Hike
4:oopm
UTEP Student Rec Center
October 13
Graduate School Workshop
7:00pm
Hall of Champions
7:00pm
Hall of Champions
October 27 APPLE Campaign Series Workshop
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Connect with Life Skills The UTEP Life Skills program is an NCAA initiative that aims to provide student-athletes with opportunities for personal & professional development as well as community outreach. The goal of the program is to help student-athletes obtain academic excellence, athletic excellence, community service, personal development, and professional development. It also sponsors events such as Athletes Supporting Athletes as well as career and nutritional workshops. Visit Us Online: utepathletics.com/school-bio/champs-life-skills.html
Miners in the Community
Football and Track & Field spending some time at recess with students from a local school.
Women’s Basketball taking some time out of the week to assist with Special Olympics.
Larry K. Durham Center Computer Room, 122 Phone: (915) 747-6203 Fax: (915) 747-5907 Email: [email protected]
UTEP LIFESKILLS
@UTEPLIFESKILLS
UTEP_LIFESKILLS
F O L L OW U S O N SOCIAL MEDIA
Tennis taking time for a photo op after assisting with a wheelchair tennis clinic.
Athletes of the Month Angela Cutaia | Soccer Jonah Koech | Cross Country
Softball senior, kawehi Netane, took part in the Homecoming Pageant September 27, 2015. She walked away crowed as the Duchess. Be sure to come see her on October 3rd during halftime of the Homecoming football game, as you also support your UTEP Football team who take on UTSA! The game starts at 6:00pm—see you there!
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