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Marianita Escamilla

Marianita Escamilla
UTRGV Radio DJ

Please join WLS faculty member Marianita Escamilla, aka the Mistress of Mercy, in a new radio show called, “Murder and Mayhem.” Come delve into the music featured in slasher films and listen to the sounds that evoke the darker side of man.


Fridays from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. on UTRGV RADIO!

Email:
marianita.escamilla@utrgv.edu

Handling the Transition to Online Courses

Handling the Transition to Online Courses
Special Episode

In this special episode of RGVoces, Cyndy Lopez Guerrero and Tomas Guerrero share some advice and tips for how to handle the transition to online courses in the wake of UTRGV's precautionary measures against the COVID -19 global pandemic. Topics discussed include:

  1. Some words of assurance
  2. Tips for keeping in contact with your professors and sharing with them your concerns.
  3. Tips for keeping up with class by checking things like your email and Blackboard.
  4. Tips for keeping up with your new schedule
  5. Resources that are still accessible to you
  6. Quick tutorials for online platforms, including email, Blackboard, OneDrive, Skype for Business, & Zoom

Email:
cynthia.l.guerrero@utrgv.edu

Vaquero Voices #1: Procrastination! Feat. Eleazar "Eli" Serna

Vaquero Voices #1: Procrastination! Feat. Eleazar "Eli" Serna
Episode 18

Join Cyndy Lopez Guerrero and Tomas Guerrero, two Writing Program lecturers from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, in our very first episode in a series known as "Vaquero Voices", where we welcome students from across the university to join us in conversations about things that matter to them. This time we're joined by Eleazar "Eli" Serna, who gives us his insight on a topic that we think a lot of us can relate to: procrastination!

Email:
cynthia.l.guerrero@utrgv.edu

Learning Disabilities and Learning from Failure Feat. Adela Tamayo

Learning Disabilities and Learning from Failure Feat. Adela Tamayo
Episode 17

Join Cyndy Lopez Guerrero and Tomas Guerrero, two Writing Program lecturers from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, in discussing how learning disabilities can positively shape who we are as students and learners, and how learning from failure can help us along on that journey as well. This time our conversation features fellow UTRGV WP colleague Adela Tamayo.

Email:
cynthia.l.guerrero@utrgv.edu

AUA: Ask us Anything! (about college tho...) #1

AUA: Ask us Anything! (about college tho...) #1
Episode 16

Join Cyndy Lopez Guerrero and Tomas Guerrero, two Writing Program lecturers from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, for this very special episode (the first in a series) where the hosts answer questions submitted by you, the listeners!

Email:
cynthia.l.guerrero@utrgv.edu

The UTRGV Promise Program

The UTRGV Promise Program
Episode 15

Join Cyndy Lopez Guerrero and Tomas Guerrero, two Writing Program lecturers from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, in discussing a resource for UTRGV students known as the Promise Program. In the episode, you can find out all about the many amazing benefits this program has to offer and how you can be a part of it.

Email:
cynthia.l.guerrero@utrgv.edu

What is "Proper" Writing and Who Gets to Decide? Feat. Thomas De La Cruz

What is "Proper" Writing and Who Gets to Decide? Feat. Thomas De La Cruz
Episode 14

Join Cyndy Lopez Guerrero and Tomas Guerrero, two Writing Program lecturers from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, in discussing where the notion of "proper" writing stems from and all its connotations, this time featuring fellow UTRGV WP colleague Thomas De La Cruz.

Email:
cynthia.l.guerrero@utrgv.edu

What to Take From These Classes

What to Take From These Classes
Episode 13

Join Cyndy Lopez Guerrero and Tomas Guerrero, two Writing Program lecturers from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, in our thirteenth episode where we discuss what we hope you take from our classes.

Email:
cynthia.l.guerrero@utrgv.edu
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