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April 5, 2006

Rosalie Ambrosino named UTSA provost

UTSA officials announced today the selection of Rosalie Ambrosino as provost and vice president for academic affairs, the university's second-highest ranking official. The first woman to serve in the role at UTSA, Ambrosino begins her new duties immediately. President Ricardo Romo selected Ambrosino, former UTSA vice president for student affairs, after a nationwide search netted a slate of more than 80 candidates for the position. Ambrosino replaces Guy Bailey, who left UTSA in December to become chancellor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Bailey was UTSA provost for seven years.

Read more: http://www.utsa.edu/today/2006/04/ambrosino.cfm

 

Mexico Center hosts lectures by Mexican notables

The UTSA Mexico Center will host world-renowned architect Ricardo Legorreta and prominent Mexican author Dr. Bruno Estañol for lectures Thursday, April 6, at the Downtown Campus. Legorreta, who designed the "enchilada red" Central Library in San Antonio and heads Legoretta + Legorreta with his son Víctor, will discuss his latest work at 9 a.m. in the Buena Vista Theater (1.326). Estañol's presentation, "The Dreamer's Profession: An Interdisciplinary Theory of Creative Writing," and reading from his novels and short stories is at 6 p.m. in the Buena Vista Street Building Aula Canaria (1.328). Both lectures are free and open to the public. For more information on upcoming UTSA Mexico Center events, contact Laura Perez at (210) 458-2849.

Read more: http://www.utsa.edu/today/2006/04/mexico.cfm

 

Employees have options for Battle of Flowers

During San Antonio's Battle of Flowers celebration on Friday, April 28, UTSA employees have two options for taking off that afternoon. Although this day is not an official holiday, which can only be designated by the Texas Legislature, UTSA offices are encouraged to adjust work schedules to allow employees to attend the Battle of the Flowers celebration. However, all university offices will remain open. In order to coordinate adequate office coverage and work schedules in a timely manner, employees must submit requests to their supervisors by Friday, April 21.

Two options are available for employees:

  • Employees may work a four-and-a-half-day week from April 24 through April 28 (7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday, and 8 a.m. to noon, Friday, OR
  • Employees may use available leave time (annual leave, floating holiday or compensatory) for the afternoon of April 28, 2006.

Read more: http://www.utsa.edu/today/2006/04/flowers.cfm

More information: David Diaz, 458-7891

 

Web and Multimedia Services moves downtown

Web and Multimedia Services, part of the Office of University Communications, will move to the Downtown Campus Monterey Building next week. Because of the move, services offered by the office will be unavailable April 7-14. New offices will be in place and phones connected by April 17.

More information: E-mail Craig Evans

 

'Bigfoot in Texas?' exhibit spotlights speakers on Saturday

Four of the most knowledgeable voices in Bigfoot research will speak from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 8 at UTSA's Institute of Texan Cultures. The panel discussion is the first in a four-part speaker series tied to the museum's “Bigfoot in Texas?” exhibit opening Friday, April 7. Saturday's panel includes Daryl Colyer, field researcher for the Texas Bigfoot Research Center and former airborne cryptologic Russian linguist for USAF intelligence; Kathy Moskowitz-Strain, forest archaeologist, Heritage Program manager at Stanislaus National Forest, Sonora, Calif.; Peter Byrne, executive director of the International Wildlife Conservation Society; and Catherine Cooke, CEO of The Mountain Institute and former executive director of The Mind Science Foundation. The exhibit runs through July 30 and includes a re-creation of the Big Thicket of East Texas, animal vocalizations, foot and hand casts, hair samples and the documentary, "Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science."

Read more: http://www.utsa.edu/today/2006/04/bigfoot.cfm

More information: Institute of Texan Cultures, 458-2330

 

Fiesta Under the Stars Fiesta Mexicana is April 28

The Music Department presents its annual official Fiesta event, Fiesta Under the Stars Fiesta Mexicana at 7:30 p.m., April 28 at Sombrilla Plaza on the 1604 Campus. The fundraiser will feature popular Mexican American music including mariachi, canciones rancheras, tejano and more. "Sinfonia India" by famed Mexican composer Carlos Chavez will be performed. Reserve table seating with dinner by Rosemary's Catering, or bring a blanket and picnic and dine under a canopy of stars. For reserved seating, call 458-4357.

More information: Cindy Solis, 458-5685

 

 

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