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Brigitte Ortiz, Author at The Rider Newspaper - Part 10

Brigitte Ortiz

DACA info session set

DACA info session set

Brigitte Ortiz March 5, 2021

The Center for Diversity and Inclusion and DREAM Resource Center will host a Deferred Action for Childhood...

Study abroad programs may resume Twin sisters Elvia Arambula and Ana Arambula are shown as they study in South Korea in a UTRGV faculty-led program. The Arambulas then participated in a long-term program as exchange students to Soonchunhyang University. Photo Courtesy Lizette Leal

Twin sisters Elvia Arambula and Ana Arambula are shown as they study in South Korea in a UTRGV faculty-led program. The Arambulas then participated in a long-term program as exchange students to Soonchunhyang University. Photo Courtesy Lizette Leal

Study abroad programs may resume

Brigitte Ortiz March 1, 2021

Brigitte Ortiz | THE RIDER After the outbreak of COVID-19, the office of International Programs and Partnerships...

Enrollment numbers on Census Day Enrollment at UTRGV was at 30,075 on Census Day, Jan. 27. Numbers have decreased since The Rider’s last report on Jan. 18. Jacqueline Wallace/The Rider Photo

Enrollment at UTRGV was at 30,075 on Census Day, Jan. 27. Numbers have decreased since The Rider’s last report on Jan. 18. Jacqueline Wallace/The Rider Photo

Enrollment numbers on Census Day

Brigitte Ortiz February 15, 2021

Brigitte Ortiz | THE RIDER This spring semester, enrollment numbers have decreased slightly since last month. Census...

Staying on top

Grandmaster Garry Kasparov observes several games during the Kasparov Chess Foundation University Cup last weekend. According to the tournament’s regulations, the first-place team winner will receive an online team training session with Kasparov as well as the KCF University Cup. Also shown are Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky and FIDE master Peter Giannatos. SCREENSHOT TAKEN BY ROXANNA MIRANDA FROM THE CHARLOTTE CHESS CENTER KASPAROV CHESS FOUNDATION UNIVERSITY CUP COMPETITION

Staying on top

Brigitte Ortiz February 12, 2021

Chess team wins Kasparov Cup Brigitte Ortiz | THE RIDER Last weekend, UTRGV Chess Team A participated...

From me to you PHOTO COURTESY MONTSERRAT ORTIZ Interdisciplinary studies senior Montserrat Ortiz, who owns Busy Bee: Crafts by Montse on Facebook and Instagram, recommends a memory explosion box as a Valentine’s gift.

PHOTO COURTESY MONTSERRAT ORTIZ Interdisciplinary studies senior Montserrat Ortiz, who owns Busy Bee: Crafts by Montse on Facebook and Instagram, recommends a memory explosion box as a Valentine’s gift.

From me to you

Brigitte Ortiz February 8, 2021

Brigitte Ortiz | THE RIDER Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love, friendship and affection. To...

UTRGV to support businesses hit by pandemic Roxanna Miranda/The Rider Graphic

Roxanna Miranda/The Rider Graphic

UTRGV to support businesses hit by pandemic

Brigitte Ortiz February 5, 2021

Brigitte Ortiz | THE RIDER The UTRGV Center for Innovation and Commercialization has received a CARES Act...

Being in the spotlight Roxanna Miranda/The Rider Photo Illustration

Roxanna Miranda/The Rider Photo Illustration

Being in the spotlight

Brigitte Ortiz February 1, 2021

Brigitte Ortiz | THE RIDER Three UTRGV social media influencers hope to inspire audiences with their content....

Free online counseling services Roxanna Miranda/The Rider Graphic

Roxanna Miranda/The Rider Graphic

Free online counseling services

Brigitte Ortiz February 1, 2021

Brigitte Ortiz | THE RIDER DreamStar Free Online Counseling Services was created by a UTRGV professor in...

Get involved virtually Roxanna Miranda/The Rider Graphic

Roxanna Miranda/The Rider Graphic

Get involved virtually

Brigitte Ortiz January 25, 2021

Brigitte Ortiz | THE RIDER The Leadership and Mentoring office is hosting virtual involvement fairs until Feb....

First LGBTQ+ Task Force meeting

The City of Brownsville’s LGBTQ+ Task Force hosted its first meeting of the year Thursday night to discuss proposals for the committee. They also approved the creation of two committees. Shown are (from top left) LGBTQ Task Force Co-chairs Jose Colon-Uvalles II and Bryan L. Martinez, member Nolan Navarro, task force liaison and Assistant to the City Manager Marina Zolezzi, and members Christopher Gallegos and Roy de Los Santos. SCREENSHOT TAKEN BY ROXANNA MIRANDA JAN. 21 DURING THE LGBTQ+ TASK FORCE MEETING VIA ZOOM

First LGBTQ+ Task Force meeting

Brigitte Ortiz January 22, 2021

Brigitte Ortiz | THE RIDER The City of Brownsville’s LGBTQ+ Task Force hosted its first meeting of...

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