Welcome back to UTRGV! In this episode the FYE Podcast Team: Jose, Jerry, Nick, and Gerson discuss everything about coming back to campus. The Fall 2020 semester will sure be an exciting time to be a Vaquero.



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S4 E1 | Welcome Back!

UTRGV FYE podcast host Dr. Jose Saldivar and his team of Guru's talk about student life with special guests, Director of Student Activities Cindy Mata and Event Manager Mabel Cortinamatos. Learn how the Student Union is still coming together virtually! In this episode we talk about student activities, information regarding voting in the 2020 election, and much more!



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S4E6 | Virtually Connecting to Students

UTRGV FYE Podcast host Dr. Saldivar and his team of Guru's talk about the United States 2020 Census with special guest, Dr. Robert Velez. In this episode we will talk about the importance of the 2020 Census and how it will shape the Rio Grande Valley! #2020Census #CompleteCount #UTRGV #StudentSuccess



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S4E7 | Making the Count: The 2020 Census

UTRGV FYE Podcast host Dr. Saldivar and his team of Guru's talk about the 2020 Election with special guests Alexis Ramirez and Javier Villarreal. Alexis and Javier are student activists who are active members with Battleground Texas, a non-partisan organization looking to mobilize the community to get as many people as possible registered to vote! 

In this episode we will talk about the importance of the 2020 election along with important dates you don't want to miss! So don't forget, October 5th is the last day to register to vote in Texas!

You can use the following links if you need any help within getting yourself set up for voter registration (Select Campus: UTRGV - Alexis): https://www.bgtxengagement.org/register

Also, commit yourself to voting in the 2020 election by signing up for updates, polling locations, and volunteer opportunities: https://www.bgtxengagement.org/commit

You can also check this link for additional voting information for the State of Texas: https://www.vote.org/state/texas/

Get involved and make your voice heard!
#2020election #votingmatters #TeamBGTX #UTRGV #StudentSuccess

S4E8 | Your Voice, Your Vote

UTRGV FYE Podcast Co-Host Jerry Galindo and Student Success Guru's Nick Balderas and Gerson Salinas team up with Dr. Cristel Escalona to discuss Public Health in the Rio Grande Valley.

Our university is taking the best precautionary steps to keep you safe and updated with the most current information regarding the Covid-19 pandemic!

Remember to wear your mask, social distance, and wash your hands! Monitor your symptoms and keep us updated if you are experiencing any issues!

If you would like additional information in regards to Covid-19 visit:
utrgv.edu/coronavirus

or email any questions to:
coronavirus@utrgv.edu

Visit UTHealthRGV Facebook and Instagram for addition updates!

https://www.instagram.com/uthealthrgv/
https://www.facebook.com/UTHealthRGV/



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S4E9 | Battling Covid-19

UTRGV FYE Podcast Co-Host Jerry Galindo and Student Success Guru's Nick Balderas and Gerson Salinas team up with Dr. Annette C. Allison to discuss mental health, what the UTRGV counseling center has to offer, and some tips on how to cope with stress during the pandemic.

The Counseling Center is a place that provides free and confidential counseling services to address mental health concerns and to promote personal growth for currently enrolled UTRGV students. 

For additional information visit the UTRGV Counseling website at:
https://www.utrgv.edu/counseling/index.htm

Call to set up an appointment:
Brownsville Office - 956-882-3897

Edinburg Office - 956-665-2574

Or email with any other questions: 
counseling@utrgv.edu

Follow them on Instagram for new updates and helpful resources!
https://www.instagram.com/utrgvcounselingcenter/?hl=en



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S4E10 | Don't Stress it!

UTRGV FYE Podcast Co-Host Nicholas Balderas and Student Success Guru's Gerson Salinas and Richard Tapia welcome Stephany Lopez, Student Advisor for the Google Developers Student Clubs.

In this episode we discuss the Google Student Developer Club at UTRGV and how this community group sponsored by Google Developers deliver cutting edge workshops that bridge the gap between theory and practice. #utrgv #googledsc #dscutrgv #google #fyepodcast #studentsuccess

For additional information or schedule of events, go to:

https://dsc.community.dev/university-of-texas-rio-grande-valley/

You can also follow on Instagram, Facebook, and twitter:
@dscutrgv

Join the discord:
https://discord.gg/at3R37g


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S4E11 | GoogleDSC at UTRGV

Join the UTRGV First Year Experience Podcast team with special guests Carina Alcantara and Krystal Martinez from the UTRGV Career Center.

In this episode, we discuss what the Career Center can offer students to help undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni formulate and implement career plans. The Career Center is working hard to bring you exciting programming to help students find a career pathway!

Check out the Career Center Rundown Podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/show/10LF380TQWeNZ3QasE1U6T?si=uofHQ5u7RK6l7Mmi4u64qg

For updates and opportunities, follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter: @hireutrgv

Call the office M-F 8:00am - 5:00pm at:
Brownsville | BINAB 1.105
(956) 882-5627

Edinburg | ESSBL 2.101
(956) 665-2243

or email any questions to: 
careercenter@utrgv.edu.

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S4 E15 | Find Your Career Path

Join the UTRGV First Year Experience Podcast team and their special guest the Deputy President and Interim Provost Dr. Janna Arney. 

In this episode, the podcast team share some thoughtful advice and kind words with Dr. Janna Arney for this very different holiday season. This has been a difficult year for many and we would like to dedicate this episode to say THANK YOU to our students, faculty, and staff; along with our frontline workers and first responders. #iamutrgv #fyepodcast #thanksgiving2020

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S4E16 | Finding Gratitude in 2020

Join the UTRGV First Year Experience Podcast team and enjoy this episode dedicated to the Fall 2020 semester highlights.

In this episode we put together some clips of previous interviews where our guests share some interesting stories and give some great advice you may have missed this semester. #iamutrgv #fyepodcast #fall2020

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S4E17 | Semester Highlights

The Office of Student Success would like to invite you to join our Student Success Guru's in discussing university life and how it relates to the community at large; featuring special guest speakers for every episode! The First Year Experience Program has developed a framework for students to have a successful transition from high school and two-year institutions. #iamutrgv

Follow us on our channels: 
@utrgvfye

S4E16 | Finding Gratitude in 2020

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