UTSA hosts liberal and fine arts research conference March 20
(March 19, 2014) -- The UTSA College of Liberal and Fine Arts will host the 14th annual COLFA Spring Research Conference from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, March 20 in the University Center on the Main Campus.
Featuring more than 70 presentations by undergraduate and graduate students, the conference offers students the opportunity to present their original work in a welcoming, inclusive environment with critically engaging minds.
Students can practice public speaking and poster presentations in a variety of fields including anthropology, art and art history, communication, English, history, modern languages and literatures, music, philosophy and classics, political science and geography, psychology and sociology.
Award winners will be announced at a ceremony following the presentations. Winners will be recognized for research papers, posters, multimedia projects, artwork, creative writing and musical performance.
>> View the full schedule of presentations.
Presentations will include:
9-10:30 a.m.
"Winning Hearts and Minds Through Medicine: The Iraq War, 2003-2010"
William Hendricks
UC Buckeye Room (2.01.32)
9-10:30 a.m.
"Facing the Fear of Writing: The Effect of Government and Drug Cartels in Mexican Journalism"
Luis Manuel Rodriguez
UC Paloverde Room (2.01.36)
10 a.m.-noon
"Incorporating Culture in Programs about Nutrition for Hispanic Youth
Sara Garcia
Retama Auditorium galleria
10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
"The Disappeared: Casualties of Fear and Influence
Sarah Kathleen Allred
UC Paloverde Room (2.01.36)
12:30-2 p.m.
"It Doesn't Work Here: The Built Environment and Childhood Obesity"
Victoria Benavidez
UC Paloverde Room (2.01.36)
Events
Aproduction of the Gudalupe Cultural Arts Center, Rio Bravo showcases the vibrant music and dance traditions of the Texas-Mexico border region. Featuring the Guadalupe Dance Company and Mariachi Azteca de América, the performances will be filmed live both nights, courtesy of UTSA's College of Liberal and Fine Arts.
UTSA Downtown CampusCheer on our Roadrunners as they face Houston Christian University. Featuring a special halftime show with Ballet Folklórico Sol de San Antonio and Mariachi Los Paisanos performing with the Spirit of San Antonio Marching Band.
AlamodomePubMed is an essential database for anyone conducting biomedical or health-related research. This workshop will teach attendees how to navigate this free resource effectively and locate peer-reviewed articles using basic & advanced search features, MeSH subject headings, and Boolean operators.
Virtual EventIn this workshop, we will review the basic concept of metadata and how it can influence digital projects, particularly those that include images like exhibits and mapping. Through the lens of preserving cultural heritage, you will learn about some of the more popular types of metadata schema and participate in a hands-on Dublin Core cataloging exercise.
CEDISH Co-Lab 3.02.38, 3rd Floor, John Peace LibraryMariachi Los Paisanos & Mariachi Juviniles will perform. Free and open to the public.
UTSA Recital HallAre you looking for a job/internship? Connect with over 60+ employers to learn more about their job/internship opportunities. All students and classifications are welcome to attend.
HEB BallroomsJoin UTSA Libraries and Museums to learn more about the publishing discounts available for UTSA researchers. Current agreements include Elsevier, Cambridge University Press, Springer Open, and more. Please bring your questions and feedback for the library as we continue to pursue partnerships with publishers to reduce costs for our researchers.
Virtual Event