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May 8, 2006

UTSA observes Law Enforcement Appreciation Week

In recognition of Law Enforcement Appreciation Week, May 8-15, UTSA will salute the 48 officers in the UTSA Police Department. Events include UTSA Police Department tours at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., May 8-9 and a wreath and flag ceremony with honor guard and university officials at the 1604 Campus flag poles at 3 p.m., May 15. For the details, watch for a story on UTSA Today.

 

Free Employee Assistance Program provides counseling

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides free, confidential and professional assistance to help employees and their families resolve personal concerns. To schedule an appointment, contact the EAP at (210) 299-2400. An EAP counselor is available at the 1604 Campus in Multidisciplinary Studies Building Room 2.02.46A, every Tuesday from 1 to 5 p.m., and at the Downtown Campus in Frio Street Building Room 4.548, every Thursday from 1 to 5 p.m. Benefits-eligible UTSA employees and their dependents receive up to eight counseling sessions per year with services available at convenient off-campus locations.

More information: Human Resources and Development

 

Publications, Web services move to Downtown Campus

The offices of Publications and Web and Multimedia Services, both part of University Communications have moved to the Downtown Campus. Both offices are now located in the Monterey Building Room 2.270. Staff telephone numbers for these two departments have changed. Public Affairs, the third component of University Communications, remains in John Peace Library Building Room 4.03.14, 1604 Campus, 458-4550.

More information: Rita Marquez, 458-3143

 

Report maintenance problems to Facilities Work Control

Whether you need an adjustment to the thermostat, a light bulb replacement, or faucet repair, call Facilities Work Control. At the 1604 Campus, call 458-4262 or e-mail "Work Control." At the Downtown Campus, call 458-2845 or e-mail "DTC Work Control." Both urgent and minor maintenance problems should be reported. The trouble-call system ensures that maintenance, custodial, utilities and grounds problems are handled quickly and efficiently. Most requests are immediately assigned via radio. On receipt of a request, a work order number will be issued for tracking purposes.

For work control services, including special events, renovations, moves and telephone service, download the required UTSA Facilities Work Request form in Outlook Public Folders/UTSA Forms. For special event set-ups, work requests are required 10 days in advance of the event.

More information: Facilities Services

 

CPI seeks applications for mental-health grants

UTSA's South Texas Initiative for Mental Health Research (STIMHR) is accepting applications for its annual Summer Faculty Research Awards Program from UTSA faculty interested in mental-health research. The application deadline is 5 p.m., Friday, May 12. The award program helps faculty develop competitive grant proposals to advance research programs. Three awards are made each summer. For more information, call (210) 458-6449.

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

 

Blackberry service to be down 8 a.m.-noon, May 15

  • According to the Office of Information Technology (OIT), Blackberry service will be unavailable from 8 a.m. to noon, Monday, May 15 while a server upgrade is in progress.
  • Additionally, the faculty and staff password resetting Web page will be unavailable from 8 a.m. to noon, Monday, June 5 while a server upgrade is performed. To reset a password during this down-time, go to the Help Desk at Science Building Room 1.02.10, 1604 Campus.

More information: Help Desk, 458-5538

 

Alumni Association hosts 'Mozart’s Christmas' trip in November

The UTSA Alumni Association will sponsor an eight-day trip, "Mozart’s Christmas," departing Nov. 26 from San Antonio. The itinerary includes Salzburg, Linz, Vienna, Schoenbrunn Palace, Grinzing Evening, Prague and Christmas markets. The trip is $2,099 per person, double occupancy, and includes round-trip airfare from San Antonio, cancellation waiver and insurance, hotel transfers, and departure taxes and fees. An interest meeting is 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, May 10 in John Peace Library Building Room 4.03.08. Alumni, faculty and staff are invited to hear the exciting details. For planning purposes, reserve a seat by calling 458-4133 or e-mailing alumni@utsa.edu. For trip details, visit the Alumni Programs Travel Web site.

 

Parking services announces permit prices, fine amounts

  • The Office of Parking and Transportation Services has moved from the Multidisciplinary Studies Building to John Peace Library Building Room 4.03.03 at the 1604 Campus. The phone number remains (210) 458-PARK (7275).
  • Parking and Transportation Services has released the 2006-07 UTSA parking permit prices and citation amounts recommended by the Parking and Traffic Committee, comprised of faculty, staff and students, and endorsed by the UTSA administration and UT System Board of Regents. Permits can be ordered online now through ASAP. Order a permit by July 30 and it will be mailed to your home. Payment options include payroll deduction, MasterCard and Discover.
  • Parking and Transportation Services recently initiated an invoice system, and now bills customers with unpaid parking citations.

More information: Parking and Transportation Services

 

Bookstore sale items are 25-50 percent off

The UTSA bookstores at the 1604 and Downtown campuses are having an End-of-Spring-Semester sale. Purchase selected t-shirts, shorts, skirts, hooded sweatshirts, alumni merchandise and gift items for 20 to 50 percent off. The sale prices are available while supplies last; the 20-percent faculty-staff discount is not applicable to sale items.

More information: 458-4220

 

 

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