Community News and Announcements
Compiled by Olivia Garcia

World-U.S. Muslim relations to be analyzed at NW campus library
Americans for Informed Democracy is sponsoring a program titled “Hope and Hate: The Future of US-Muslim World Relations” at the Northwest Campus at 4 p.m. Oct.10
“I think this is a very interesting topic, and we should get our students involved in analyzing current problems in the world,” said Monica Wong, head librarian. “Problems in the world and policies used to solve them. I encourage everyone to come.”
Dr. Michael Craig, director of policy analysis and dialog at the Stanley Foundation, will be the main speaker.
The Stanley foundation promotes multilateralism in international relations. For more information, call the NW campus library at 831-8840.

IOS Amigo Airsho
Come Celebrate “Operation Show-Time” at the 25th annual IOS Amigo Airsho on October 7-8, 2006, at Biggs Army Airfield. For more information call Amigo Airsho Executive Director, Alicia Aguilar at (915) 562-6446.

The Full Monty
UTEP presents The Full Monty. Based on the hit British film that was nominated for a Best Picture Academy Award, The Full Monty is a definite crowd pleaser. Dinner Performances are held Oct. 27, 28, Nov. 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 11 at 7 p.m. The Matinee Dinner Performance is held Oct. 29, at 2:30 p.m. The No Dinner Matinee Performances are held at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 5 and 12, Please note that while the show is fast and fun filled, it does contain adult situations, language and partial nudity.
For more information please call (915) 747-6060 or visit the UTEP Dinner Theatre website at: www.academics.utep.edu/udt.

Spooktacular
The Spooktacular Fall Family Fiesta will be held Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 29 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the El Paso Convention Center. Tickets are available for $3.00 in advance at all Good Time Stores and Super Stop locations. Door tickets are $5.00 for adults, $4.00 for children, and ages 2 and under get in free.

EPCC/Pepsi Golf Challenge
The event will be held at the Underwood Golf Complex on Friday, Oct. 27 starting at 10 a.m. The tournament is open to the first 24 teams that sign up. The cost per team of four is $260. The proceeds collected will go toward EPCC Student-Athlete Scholarships. The deadline for registration and payment is Friday, Oct. 20. For more information contact John Turner at 751-9303 or Claudia Del Hierro at 831-2269.

Adair Margo Scholarship
One scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded each year. Students must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA or better. Student applicants must submit a material packet, which is due by Oct. 11, 2006. Call Virginia Tucker (831-2230) for packet info.

Jose Cisneros Scholarship
One scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded each year. Students must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA or better. Student applicants must submit a material packet, which is due by Oct. 11, 2006. Call Virginia Tucker (831-2230) for packet info.

Cecilia Levine Scholarship
One scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded each year. Students must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA. Student applicants must submit a material packet, which is due by Oct. 11. Call Virginia Tucker (831-2230) for packet info.

Quintanilla Scholarship
One scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded each year. Students must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA or better and must also be a graduate of a high school in the Socorro, Tornillo, or Fabens District. Student applicants must submit a material packet, which is due by Oct. 11. Call Virginia Tucker (831-2230) for packet info.

George W.S. Abbey Scholarship
One scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded each year. Students must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA or better. Preference will be given to students majoring in Science, Engineering, Technology or Math. Student applicants must submit a material packet, which is due by Oct. 11. Call Virginia Tucker (831-2230) for packet info.

Amando M. Peña, Jr. Scholarships
Two scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded each year. Students must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA. Student applicants must submit a material packet, which is due by Oct. 11. Call Virginia Tucker (831-2230) for packet info.

Mack Quintana Scholarship
One scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded each year. Students must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA. Applicants must submit a material packet, which is due by Oct. 11.
For more information, call Virginia Tucker (831-2230) for packet info.



Olivia Garcia may be reached at (915) 831-2500
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