Biguenet to play pro ball
At 4:30 p.m. on July 4, UTD graduate Mike Biguenet was going through his regular Independence Day celebration with his family. By 5 p.m., he was a professional baseball player. Offered a contract by the Arizona Diamondbacks, Biguenet jumped at the opportunity and signed as a free agent. He was...
Freshman poll results revealed
The UTD Mercury polled freshmen attending a July 11 Orientation about their first impressions on a number of aspects of life at UTD and their attitudes toward college life. Following are their responses:
Postcard from: India
<strong>Editor’s Note: The UTD Mercury is highlighting the adventures of UTD students who travel abroad. In this final installment, Michael Seeligson, a junior mathematics major, shares his experiences from India, where he is traveling with his family.</strong> KERALA, India – Kerala, India is a feast for the senses. The first...
News Briefs 07/19/04
<strong>Cops to car hop in upcoming fundraiser</strong> Normally, having a police officer approach your open car window is far from a pleasant experience. But, several UTD police officers and members of UTD’s Law Enforcement Post #883 hope to change that perception in an upcoming fundraiser. The officers and Explorers will...
Shedding light on ShadowLan
Since UTD is a fairly young college, the city of Richardson hasn’t really developed into a college town, leaving many students with very little to do after about 9 p.m. on any given day. One new local establishment aims to change that – at least for the local gaming community....
Women’s Center hosts Wi$e Up national launch
UTD was headquarters for the national press conference for Wi$e Up financial planning’s official launch July 13 that was attended by more than 140 people from outlying universities and business. Wi$e Up is a financial planning tool implemented by the Department of Labor (DOL) Women’s Bureau geared towards Generation X...
Buildings, degrees approved
<p>UTD took a huge step in achieving top-tier status with the approval of three new buildings and degree plans by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) July 15.</p> <p> </p> <p>The purchase of the buildings may raise UTD’s research funds, President Franklyn Jenifer told UTD News and Information, to...
Two new Residential Coordinators hired
With the flood of new freshmen pouring in for the fall 2004 semester, Waterview could use a few more hands for the new faces. That is why UTD hired Ryan White and Randi Mogul as Residential Life coordinators for freshman Phases 8 and 9. White, who is from West Texas...