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Jan. 7, 2005

Downtown Campus summer room requests due Jan. 14

With an expected increase in the number of classes offered in the summer 2005 semester, space available for other Downtown Campus events is limited. If your department or office is planning a summer event at the Downtown Campus, send a memo by Jan. 14 listing the type of program, space requirements (classroom, meeting room or other space), date and times to the Office of the Vice Provost, Downtown Campus. This information is for planning purposes only; normal procedures for reserving space at the Downtown Campus are still required. Space reservations will be confirmed when the summer class schedule is set.

More information: Marta Petiton, 458-2700

 

Harriett Romo to speak at Jan. 24 Women’s Forum luncheon

Harriett Romo, UTSA associate professor of sociology, will speak on the Rockefeller Foundation project for which she is principal investigator, "San Antonio as a Transnational Community," at a luncheon hosted by the Women's Forum of the Plaza Club at 11:30 a.m., Jan. 24 at the Plaza Club, 100 W. Houston St. The project's research involves interviews of people from various socioeconomic levels who have maintained strong ethnic and cultural ties with Mexico while living in the United States. The luncheon, open to the public, is $15 plus tax and gratuity. Payment can be made at the event, but reservations must be made by Jan. 17 by calling Stacie at (210) 227-4191.

 

UTSA launches new approval process for study abroad programs

Faculty members either conducting or wishing to create a short-term study abroad program at UTSA must submit a completed proposal with answers to nearly 40 questions addressing general, academic and financial concerns for the program. Paperwork is submitted to the Office of International Programs where it is processed and reviewed by the UTSA Council on International Programs. The council then forwards the detailed paperwork to a Study Abroad Review Group. Proposals for programs planned for summer or fall semesters are due Oct. 1 of the previous calendar year, while those planned for spring semesters are due March 1 of the previous calendar year.

Read more: http://www.utsa.edu/today/2005/01/abroad.cfm

 

Mail Services provides new UPS form

The Office of Mail Services announces the release of a new UPS express document in the Outlook Public folders. To ensure proper mailing of UPS documents, download and save the new form.

More information: Edward Pallazola, 458-6127

 

Central Receiving announces new delivery procedure

The Office of Central Receiving is the primary destination for shipments on the 1604 Campus. However, the Central Receiving Warehouse (CRW) currently does not have the capability to deliver large items. Therefore, effective immediately CRW staff will coordinate the delivery of oversized items with Facilities Services at no cost to UTSA departments. If you have an oversized or heavy shipment requiring special handling, the item can be drop-shipped directly to your location, possibly with an additional cost from the vendor. If you choose drop-shipping, the PB4 form must include exact shipping instructions. Keep in mind that 18-wheel trucks will not fit into the tunnel. In order for proper processing of the receiving report, a staff member must be available to receive and inspect the item, and then notify Central Receiving of its receipt by e-mail or by calling 458-7521. A receiving report is required before the Office of Disbursements can process a vendor payment.

More information: Marvin Gallo, 458-4592

 

Professor seeks mentors for SMILE research project

Michael Karcher, associate professor of counseling, educational psychology, and adult and higher education, is seeking 80 volunteers for a research project. The volunteers will serve as mentors to middle and high school students in the Study of Mentoring in the Learning Environment (SMILE) project, which is part of the Communities In Schools of San Antonio organization. Each mentor will meet with one student one hour per week through the 2004-2005 academic year. Download an application and view a list of participating schools.

More information: Debby, 458-2963

 

UTSA is offered discounted UTSA Night with the Spurs

UTSA community members can buy discounted tickets for UTSA Night at the Spurs vs. Wizards game set for 4 p.m., Monday, Jan. 17 at the SBC Center. Tickets are $17, for a $25.35 balcony seat, or $27 for a $37.35 balcony seat. Tickets include a free hot dog, soda and ice cream. A special post-game chalk talk with former UTSA great Devin Brown and special MC Sean Elliott is in section 128. Deadline to order tickets is Jan. 10. Tickets will be held at the SBC Center box office will-call window. Download the order form (Word document).

More information: Joe Reyes, 444-5725

 

 

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