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Jan. 31, 2005

William Hamilton to be honored at Jan. 31 retirement reception

William Hamilton, assistant to the director of public safety, will retire after more than 21 years of dedicated service to UTSA. A reception honoring Hamilton is 2-3 p.m., Monday, Jan. 31 in the Business Building University Room (2.06.04). The UTSA community is invited to bid farewell.

 

Purchasing module of Define migrates to PointPlus application

The purchasing module (PBM & PXM) in Define has been migrated to the PointPlus application under UT Direct. Using their UT EIDs, purchasing buyers and approvers will process purchasing functions using PointPlus. Implementation began Oct. 1 and final conversion is Feb. 1 when all purchasing documents will be turned off in Define and must be completed using PointPlus. UT EIDs must have a "high assurance" designation in order to log into PointPlus. This designation is completed in a PointPlus training class. Those who create or approve purchase orders must take an EID activation class as soon as possible in order to process purchase orders after Feb. 1. Training classes are in Business Building Room 3.01.18, 1604 Campus, Feb. 3, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.; Feb. 15, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. and Feb. 23, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

To register for a class: Barbie Hanna, 458-4556, Cindy Orth, 458-4343 or Maria Alvarez, 458-4346

 

Alumni Association sponsors tour of Canada’s Atlantic coast

The UTSA Alumni Association will host a tour, "Canada's Atlantic Coast," departing July 14 from San Antonio for nine days. Stops includes the Cabot Trail, Halifax, Peggy's Cove, Citadel, Acadian Village, Lobster Excursion, Prince Edward Island, College of Piping, Cavendish National Park, Cape Breton Island and Grand Pre National Park. The cost starts at $2,049 per person, double occupancy, and includes round-trip airfare from San Antonio, all hotels, 13 meals, cancellation waiver and insurance, hotel transfers, and ground and ferry transportation. An interest meeting is 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 3 in the John Peace Library Building Assembly Room (4.03.08). The meeting is open to UTSA faculty, staff and alumni.

To register for the meeting or for more information: 458-4133, alumni@utsa.edu or www.utsa.edu/alumni/travel

 

Yoga classes taught at Institute of Texan Cultures

Yoga classes are being taught Tuesday evenings beginning at 5:20 p.m. at the Institute of Texan Cultures. The class, which is $25 per month, is taught by Shelley Henderson. Those who attend classes should bring a mat or large towel and dress in stretchy clothes. A recent study shows yoga reduces risk of heart disease, reduces stress hormones, stretches and tones muscles, and increases the range of motion in joints.

More information: Meg Gibson, ITC curator of collections, 458-2297

 

Web page link replaces SBC white and yellow pages

The SBC white and yellow pages software on UTSA PCs has been replaced with an online search tool, according to UTSA Technology Support Services. UTSA users are encouraged to use the new online search page. The link is available on UTSA-owned PCs connected to the university computer network. Home users will not be able to access the search page unless they are logged on to the UTSA computer network via a secure Virtual Privacy Network (VPN) connection. For information on how to connect securely to the UTSA network via a VPN connection, go to www.utsa.edu/infotech/techsupp/VPN_Info.html.

More information: OIT Help Desk, 458-5538

 

Mark calendars for Homecoming 2005, Feb. 21-27

Mark your calendars for Feb. 21-27 and join the entire UTSA community in celebrating Homecoming 2005 -- "X Marks the Spot -- 35 and Soaring!" Celebrating UTSA's 20th homecoming and our 35th year as an institution of higher learning, this year's homecoming promises something new (Rowdy Rampage), something borrowed (Diploma Dash), something old (Golf Cart Parade) and lots of orange and blue. Stop by the University Center information desk at the 1604 Campus or the Downtown Campus Office of Student Activities to buy a commemorative homecoming T-shirt and poster and get ready to join the party!

Homecoming 2005 schedule: www.utsa.edu/homecoming

 

New Faculty Fellows program benefits students and faculty

The Department of Housing and the Office of Academic Support and Undergraduate Studies are sponsoring the new Faculty Fellows program in the residence halls beginning next fall. The program gives faculty members the opportunity to get to know students in an informal atmosphere. Faculty chosen to be Fellows will eat with students once or twice per week and partner with a resident assistant to offer three programs for students each semester. Programs may include guest speakers, trips to plays, museums or other sites on- and off-campus. Faculty Fellows will be available at the residence hall during stated times to meet with students. Participants in similar programs across the country have found the experience to be enriching to their teaching and social lives. Students benefit from getting to know faculty members outside the classroom. Faculty members may work in pairs to share the time commitment.

To become a Faculty Fellow in the Fall 2005 or Spring 2006 semesters, e-mail Mary McNaughton-Cassill, Patricia Glenn at or John White.

 

 

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