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Nov. 15, 2005

UTSA hosts Great American Smokeout Nov. 17

The UTSA community is invited to participate in the Great American Smokeout "The 20 Foot Rule" Thursday, Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sombrilla Plaza, University Center and building entrances at the 1604 Campus, and 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Frio Street Building commons at the Downtown Campus. During the national event, smokers quit tobacco use for 24 hours. At UTSA, educational materials and other give-aways on smoking cessation will be distributed.

More information: Kathleen Ceresoli, 458-4142

 

Celebrate UTSA diversity Nov. 17: all different, all Roadrunners

The UTSA community is invited to celebrate diversity at "Celebrate UTSA! All Different, All Roadrunners" Thursday, Nov. 17 at the Convocation Center east lawn, 1604 Campus. There will be information tables sponsored by UTSA and other organizations from 4 to 6 p.m. A showcase event will highlight many different cultures and groups from 6 to 8 p.m. "Last Comic Standing" comic Dat Phan will emcee and perform. There will be free food and other give-aways. Come dressed in cultural attire or come as you are!

More information: Office of Student Activities, 458-4160 or Office of Institutional Diversity, 458-4120

 

Music department presents Handel's 'Messiah'

The UTSA Department of Music combined choirs and orchestra will perform Handel's "Messiah" at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 19 at the UTSA Recital Hall, 1604 Campus, and 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 20 at the First Baptist Church, 515 McCullough Ave. These "Messiah" performances are the only ones this year in San Antonio presented in a version arranged by Mozart. Mozart adds woodwinds, horns and trombones in his orchestration. Tickets for the UTSA performance are $10, $5 for students and seniors. The First Baptist Church performance is $10.

More information: 458-5685

 

Paycheck reminders from Payroll Office

Payroll checks can be picked up on payday at Fiscal Services in the John Peace Library Building. If the check is not picked up by 5 p.m. on payday, it will be returned the following day to the Payroll Office, 5723 University Heights Blvd., Suite 500, Room 1.124. Call 458-4280 to confirm that your check has been returned to Payroll prior to pick up. All Downtown Campus checks are picked up at Fiscal Services in the Frio Street Building. ITC checks are sent directly to ITC for distribution. For your convenience, direct deposit is available to all UTSA employees. It is a simple process that saves you time and sends your funds directly to your bank. To sign up for direct deposit, visit the Payroll Web site.

More information: Payroll, 458-4280

 

Last chance to purchase basketball season tickets

Now is the time for UTSA faculty and staff to purchase basketball season tickets. A combined season ticket is $110 (all men's and women's games), $85 for men's games only and $65 for women's games only.

To purchase season tickets: Athletics, 458-UTSA (8872)

 

Time again for annual faculty compliance training

Faculty members are required to complete annual compliance training; notification has been sent to faculty members by e-mail or campus mail. The deadline to complete the training is Nov. 30. Read instructions for accessing and completing the training at the Compliance Web site.

More information: Kelli Leatherwood, 458-4158

 

Are you scheduling an event at UTSA?

If you are scheduling an event at UTSA, remember that any outside group requesting to use university property -- buildings, outdoor spaces or parking lots -- must coordinate arrangements through the University Center Office of Events Management at the 1604 Campus and the Office of the Vice Provost at the Downtown Campus. The president has designated these offices as the only UTSA offices authorized to commit university property and to approve joint sponsorships consistent with the UT System Board of Regents Rules and Regulations (Series 80104). The two offices can provide guidance to assist sponsoring departments in planning and scheduling events. They also maintain a master calendar of campus events. For more details, see a checklist and the Handbook of Operating Procedures 8.5 and 8.6.

More information: (1604 Campus) Anne Englert, Downtown Campus, 458-4155 or (Downtown Campus) Frank Salazar, 458-2411

 

Postal rates to increase Jan. 8

Effective January 8, 2006, postal rates are going up. A first-class letter will increase from 37 to 39 cents. Questions? Visit the United States Postal Service Web site or call (800) 275-8777.

More information: Edward Pallazola, mail services, 458-5948

 

 

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