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March 4, 2005

UTSA and OIT mourn death of Steven A. Daly

UTSA and the Office of Information Technology extend deepest sympathy to the family of Steven A. Daly, who passed away Thursday afternoon, March 3. He is survived by his mother, two brothers and a sister who live in the Pacific Northwest. While serving in the United States Air Force, Daly lived in Anchorage, Alaska for 10 years and then was transferred to San Antonio. After leaving the Air Force in 1995, he worked for Trident Data Systems and Sun Microsystems before coming to UTSA in September 2003. He was an integral part of the CoLo Project with the UT M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, WebCT, Banner, UNIX support and many other UTSA projects. Since joining the UTSA family, Daly made an enormous impact on his co-workers with his jovial words of gratitude when a favor was done for him and always bragged about his cookies (which were "da bomb-diggity!"). A connoisseur of motorcycles, he talked often of his annual vacations spent riding across the country. From OIT, "Stevo… you touched all our hearts and will be greatly missed."

 

Institutional Research hosts data warehousing session

The UTSA Office of Institutional Research hosts a presentation on data warehousing, free and open to all, from 9 to 11:30 a.m., Monday, March 7 in Business Building Room 3.04.08, 1604 Campus. According to Gerry Dizinno, UTSA director of institutional research, the presentation will be relevant to those who work with students, financial information and other aspects of UTSA's daily work. The speaker at the session is Susan Nies, a data warehousing consultant and UTSA alumna. For planning purposes, please contact Gerry Dizinno at (210) 458-4706 if you plan to attend.

Read more: http://www.utsa.edu/today/2005/03/data.cfm

 

UTSA Staff Excellence Awards nominations due March 7

It's time to submit nominations for the UTSA Staff Excellence Awards. Faculty and staff are encouraged to nominate staff members whom you believe are deserving of this recognition and honor. An award of $1,000 accompanies each award. The awards are the Rising Star Award, Leadership Award, Team Spirit Award, Extra Mile Award and Order of the Roadrunner Award. The nomination deadline is 5 p.m., Monday, March 7. The ceremony is 2:30 p.m., Thursday, April 28 in the University Center Retama Auditorium (2.02.02), 1604 Campus.

Download the nomination form with award descriptions: http://www.utsa.edu/today/2005/03/SESA05nomform.doc

 

OIT solicits participation in computer security survey

The UTSA Office of Information Technology (OIT) invites faculty, staff and students to participate in an online survey dealing with computer security. The survey results will help OIT determine ways to effectively disseminate information on computer security. The survey consists of 14 multiple-choice and short-answer questions. Respondents will remain anonymous.

To take the survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=65914704919

 

Culture, literacy and language candidate defends dissertation

The dissertation defense for Mary Esther Huerta, candidate for the doctor of philosophy degree in culture, literacy and language, is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 9 in Main Building Room 2.220, 1604 Campus. The defense session is open to the UTSA community. The title of the dissertation is "Biliteracy: Negotiating Comprehension Across Two Languages." Committee members are Bertha Perez (supervising professor), Ellen Riojas Clark, Belinda Flores, Maria Franquiz and Miriam Martinez.

 

HOP policy on background checks updated

An update has been made to a policy in the UTSA Handbook of Operating Procedures (HOP). Policy 4.30, Criminal Background Checks, now reflects one substantive and several editorial changes. Periodic updates to the HOP online will be announced in @UTSA. For more information, contact the Office of Legal Affairs at 458-4105.

To access the HOP: http://www.utsa.edu/hop/

 

Panel on effects of globalization on women is March 8

As part of Women's History Month, students, faculty and staff are invited to the panel discussion, "Prosperity in a Global Economy: Effects on Women," from 1 to 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 8 in the John Peace Library Building Regents' Room (4.03.12). Refreshments will be provided. Panelists will discuss the effects of globalization on women around the world.

More information: Pamela Neumann, Service-Learning Program coordinator, 458-2812

 

Lights, camera, action -- make your video request now

Students in Media Studies 3333 and 4333, digital video production, need topics for interviews and four-minute final projects. Faculty and staff members, departments and offices needing short videos for work- or research-related purposes, can e-mail a pitch (a paragraph explaining what you need and what you want featured, plus e-mail and phone numbers). There is no guarantee your topic will be chosen by a crew, but it can't hurt to send in a proposal. The only obligation as the client is to provide blank media for recording the piece. Mark your calendars now for the Digital Video Showcase, 2-4 p.m., May 6 in Business Building Room 3.04.18, to see fall and spring student video projects.

More information and proposal submission: Nancy Membrez

 

UTSA hosts Women's History Month events

The UTSA Women's Studies Institute presents a variety of events this month during Women's History Month. For details, visit the Women's Studies Institute Web site.

Read more: http://www.utsa.edu/today/2005/03/whm.cfm

 

VITA program provides free tax preparation for seniors, low-income families

Participants in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, an affiliate of United Way, will prepare 2005 basic tax returns free of charge for seniors and low-income families. Some people taking advantage of the tax preparation service may be eligible for earned income tax credit (EITC). The tax credit varies based on income and number of dependents, however eligibility is not limited to persons with dependents. Single people earning less than $11,490 may be entitled to an EITC credit of up to $390. For information on local VITA offices, call (210) 227-4357 or 211. 211 is a phone number that provides information on referrals to local human services programs and for volunteering opportunities.

 

 

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