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March 14, 2007

JPL fiscal services is closed for remodeling through March 16

The Office of Fiscal Services in the John Peace Library Building, 1604 Campus, will be closed through March 16 for remodeling of the cashier stations. During the remodeling, student, faculty and staff transactions can be processed at the other fiscal services locations in Multidisciplinary Studies Building Room 1.02.38 (1604 Campus) and Frio Street Building Room 1.508 (Downtown Campus).

More information: Marilyn Judy, 458-4294

 

Budget office offers mandatory budget-prep classes

All departments will use the electronic BDL document in the Define information system to create the 2007-2008 budget. Mandatory training classes will provide pertinent budget information, a budget calendar for completing and submitting budgets for the next fiscal year, and electronic BDL training for first-time preparers. Every department responsible for budget preparation must send at least one representative to the classes.

Part I Budget Overview will cover budget guidelines and business processes, and a budget calendar will be distributed. Part II BDL Preparation will provide hands-on training to prepare the Define document (BDL) for first-time users or those needing a refresher class. See a complete listing of BDL preparation classes at the Budget Office Web site. Click on "BDL Preparation Calendar FY 07-08." Register for a class at the TXClass Web site.

 

Download the latest UTSAPD safety newsletter

The March edition of 'Runner Beat, a UTSA safety newsletter, is available now for download (PDF document). This edition includes stories on Spring Break safety tips, sexual assault crime alert, police department participation in Diploma Dash and more.

 

Judges needed for March 22 Gray Matters debate

Judges from all academic disciplines are needed for the Gray Matters Debate, 6-9 p.m., Thursday, March 22 in the University Center Retama Auditorium (2.02.02), 1604 Campus. Sponsored by the UTSA Honors Alliance, the debate offers area college and high school students the opportunity to show off their talents in a debate geared to developing critical thinking skills, writing and presentation skills. The debate question this year is "Safety or Freedom: Which is more valuable to society?" For four minutes, each debater will discuss a position essay he or she has written. Judges then will question each debater for four minutes, during which time the debaters will defend their positions.

More information: Charlin Jones, Honors Alliance adviser, 458-4160

 

Telephones services has extra phone books

Telephone Services has 40 sets of telephone books available on a first-come, first-served basis. To order a set, e-mail Telephone Services.

 

UTSA community invited to March 29 vendor fair

The UTSA Department of Purchasing and Distribution Services will host a vendor fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, March 29 at the Convocation Center, 1604 Campus. Open to the UTSA community, the event is an opportunity to meet vendors and learn about products and services. Door prizes will be drawn throughout the event. A free lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.

More information: Karen Schweiger, 458-4059

 

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is March 31

The UTSA Department of Campus Recreation invites UTSA students, faculty, staff and alumni to walk or run in San Antonio's largest 5K event, the Susan G. Komen San Antonio Race for the Cure, Saturday, March 31. With an entry fee of $25, the race benefits breast cancer research. Walkers and runners who sign up by noon, Tuesday, March 20 will receive a UTSA Day of the Race t-shirt compliments of Campus Rec. Register at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Web site.

More information: Mark Munguia, 458-7373

 

UTSA launches civic participation program

UTSA launched its component of the UT Service and Civic Participation Program, as part of the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation. The program is a way for individual volunteer efforts to be recognized, along with the collective community impact of UTSA and the UT System. Adults logging 100, 250 and 500 hours of volunteer service in a 12-month period will be eligible for bronze, silver and gold award levels with lapel pins and personalized letters of thanks from the president.

President Ricardo Romo encourages UTSA students, faculty and staff to register their service hours at the UT System President's Service Awards Web site. At the site, scroll down to the UTSA logo and register as a UTSA volunteer. Read more on UTSA Today.

More information: Jennifer Storm, 458-4009

 

 

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