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March 17, 2008

Construction causes closures at JPL Building, Walter Brenan Avenue

As part of compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), construction of a ramp will be completed between 1 and 3 p.m., Friday, March 21 at the east entrance of the John Peace Library Building, 1604 Campus. The west parking area at the lower entry of the Main Building will be closed at this time to allow access for a concrete truck. The parking area includes the president's parking space and two short-term, two service and two guest spaces.

Additionally, the pedestrian path on the east side of Walter Brenan Avenue next to the Laurel Village construction site will be closed March 17-April 18 for construction work at the thermal energy plant. During construction, trucks will remove gravel from the thermal energy plant site; pedestrians near Laurel Village must use sidewalks on the west side of Walter Brenan Avenue adjacent to parking lots 1A and 1B. Be alert to flagmen and barricades diverting vehicle traffic.

More information: Facilities Work Control, 458-4262.

 

'Runner Beat safety newsletter is available now

The March edition of 'Runner Beat, a UTSA campus safety newsletter, is available now by download. In this edition, read about Spring Break safety tips, a visit by school children to UTSAPD, phishing, emergency phones, new police officers and more.

 

New policy added to the HOP

A new policy was added to the UTSA Handbook of Operating Procedures (HOP): Policy 9.38, "Guidelines for Service Centers and Institutes at The University of Texas at San Antonio." Periodic updates to the HOP online are announced in @UTSA.

More information: Office of Legal Affairs, 458-4105

 

Provide input online on UTSA honor code

To help support a positive academic environment, the UTSA Honors Alliance, Student Government Association and Office of Student Judicial Affairs began work in 2003 to establish an honor code for the UTSA community. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to participate in a short online survey to provide input on the honor code, which will be submitted for approval to faculty and administration. Read the honor code draft at the UTSA Honors Alliance Web site. Complete the honor code survey at SurveyMonkey.

More information: UTSA Honors Alliance, 458-7273

 

Faculty and staff receive dining discount with Rowdy Dollars

Did you know that faculty and staff members receive a 6-percent discount at five Chartwells dining venues? Receive the discount by using Rowdy Dollars on your UTSACard. At the 1604 Campus, go to the Main Street Grill (University Center), JPL Food Court, Market Place Café (Business Building) and Roadrunner Café. At the Downtown Campus, visit the Downtown Café in the Frio Street Building.

Add Rowdy Dollars to your UTSACard at fiscal services, cash value stations in the computer labs and libraries, and online by credit card on ASAP.

More information: UTSACard Office, 458-4639

 

Use new online form to request UTSA event space

Effective March 10, the process for requesting event space at the UTSA campuses was streamlined by combining two paper forms into one online form. Access the new form at the UTSA Events Calendar Web site. After form submission, requests are automatically forwarded to administrators who approve reservation requests at the 1604 Campus, Downtown Campus and Institute of Texan Cultures. Read more on UTSA Today.

 

More information: John David Garza, UTSA Resource25 administrator, 458-4736

 

Learn about products, services at vendor fair March 27

The UTSA Department of Purchasing and Distribution will host Vendor Fair 2008 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, March 27 at the Convocation Center on the 1604 Campus. Faculty, staff and students are invited to the event where they can meet vendors who provide products and services to UTSA. The event is free and door prizes will be drawn throughout the day. A light lunch will be available at 11:30 a.m.

More information: Lacy Hampton, 458-4068

 

Extra telephone directories are available

Extra white- and yellow-page telephone directories are available from UTSA Telephone Services. The directories are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. To obtain a directory, call Telephone Services at 458-4200.

 

 

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