Play hard

Athletics is more than just a hobby to these neighbors. Jesús Chávez practices his punch. (Photo by Danny Fulgencio)

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Smash hit

How a simple video project about boxing ballooned into a 14-year journey.

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Who runs the world?

No, literally. Jerod Honrath has run marathons in 50 states and five continents.

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Sexual healing

Burlesque helped neighbor Lisa Carmen get in touch with her body, and now she’s doing that for others.

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Crossing the road

A family moved from The Village Apartments to Vickery Meadow to help refugees.

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Happy days

Remember when Ron Howard filmed a TV movie in East Dallas?

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Behind the wheel

A neighbor refurbishes old medical equipment.

Radiation oncologist Dr. Michael Folkert and other members of our genitourinary cancer team are treating select prostate cancer patients with a technique that delivers a more potent dose of radiation in fewer treatments. Stereotactic ablative radiotherapy, SABR for short, is a technology that was pioneered at UT Southwestern and is now being adopted worldwide. It’s another example of the specialized care available at UT Southwestern—where scientific research, advanced technology, and leading-edge treatments come together to bring new hope to cancer patients.

To learn more, contact: Radiation Oncology at 214-645-8525 or visit utswmedicine.org/radonc

March 22

Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour

First African-American Female U.S Combat Pilot and Author of Zero to Breakthrough

VERNICE “FLYGIRL” ARMOUR went from beat cop to pilot in three years. Within months of earning her wings, she was flying over Iraqi deserts in her missile-equipped attack helicopter. She completed two tours overseas as America’s first African American female pilot. Now, Armour shares her breakthrough mentality message based on her own warp-speed success.

April 28

Keith Jenkins

General Manager, Digital and Social Media National Geographic Society

Award-winning producer, photographer and designer, KEITH JENKINS calls upon his experiences at NPR.org, The Washington Post and The Boston Globe in his current role as general manager of National Geographic Digital. Discover the behind-the-scenes strategy that has transformed National Geographic’s website into a truly digital organization and home to the Society’s global community.

Visit utdallas.edu/lectureseries for tickets and more information.

The Edith O’Donnell Arts and Technology building was dedicated on Nov. 7, 2013.

The 55,000-square-foot facility is home to the ATEC program and has been described as “one of the most innovative 21st century programs in The University of Texas System.”

Hosted by UT Dallas’ Arts and Technology (ATEC) program, the series features speakers from a wide range of backgrounds in science, technology and art. They present public lectures on topics aimed at exploring the evolving relationships among art, technology, engineering, and behavioral and social sciences.