In brief:

Grant to go towards 3-D printing: UTEP has received a grant to up the university’s 3-D printing efforts. The W.M. Keck Center for 3-D innovation will lead the collaboration between other universities and corporate partners funded by America Makes for a total of $2.2 million.

The team’s goal is to manufacture unmanned aerial vehicles and satellites and test them in harsh environments in air and space.

Dean recognized: The dean of the School of Nursing, Elias Provencio-Vasquez, is one of the recipients of the 2014 Outstanding Alumni Award from the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC).

Upcoming events: 

– Jan. 23
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Union East 1st floor

FBI Honors Internship Program informational table.

The FBI Honors Summer Internship Program offers undergraduate and graduate school students “an exciting insider’s view of FBI operations and provides an opportunity to explore the many career opportunities within the Bureau,” according to a University Career Center release.

– Jan. 25
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Centennial Museum

The Centennial Museum will host a celebration in conjunction with the Junior League of El Paso Inc., to celebrate UTEP’s centennial and the publication’s 80th anniversary.

— Jan. 27
1:30 p.m.
UTEP Union Gallery

Twelve artists will showcase pieces highlighting UTEP’s milestones on 5-foot-tall pickaxes. The local artists include a UTEP student.

– Jan. 29
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Tomás Rivera Conference Center

UTEP LIVE opens with the presentation The Links of Leadership.

February LIVE events include:

– Feb. 5
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Union Cinema

Piecing it Together: The Engaged Student

– Feb. 12
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Union Cinema

The Building Blocks of Leadership

– Feb. 14
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Union East, 3rd floor

Queer Leadership Conference

– Feb. 18
5:30 p.m.
El Paso Club (downtown)

Etiquette Dinner (registration required) 

– Feb. 21
9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Lead Like a Boss Leadership Conference Day

For more information, call 747-5670 or visit sa.utep.edu/live