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Febuary 10, 2009
Fiscal services combines forces in JPL BuildingThe Office of Fiscal Services, previously in two locations at the 1604 Campus -- the Multidisciplinary Studies and John Peace Library buildings -- has centralized the facilities in the JPL Building. Previous JPL cashier stations remain in operation, along with new stations in JPL Building Room 1.03.06, the former UTSACard office. Students, faculty and staff can utilize the stations to complete transactions such as check pick-up or receipts of payment. Operating hours will remain the same: 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Thursday, and 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday. The fiscal services move opens space in the MS Building for the relocation of the Tomas Rivera Center for Student Success and other student services. More information: Stacie Garza, 458-7959
Faculty: Submit nominations for President's Distinguished Achievement AwardsNominations by UTSA faculty members are being accepted now for the President's Distinguished Achievement Awards. For information on the nomination process, contact your respective dean. Electronic nomination packets are due in the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs by Monday, March 2; packets must be e-mailed to Maria Espericueta. Faculty members can be nominated for these awards (one award per category):
More information: David R. Johnson, 458-4116 or Maria Espericueta, 458-4994
Honor deceased UTSA community members at Feb. 28 ceremonyThe UTSA community is invited to participate in the first Roadrunner Remembrance ceremony at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 28 in the University Center Retama Auditorium (2.02.02) on the 1604 Campus. Planned to be conducted annually, the ceremony will recognize UTSA students, faculty, staff and alumni who died last year. The service will feature readings and music to honor the special contributions by these individuals to the development of UTSA. More information: Inclusion and Community Engagement Center, 458-4770
Teams are forming: UTSA Diploma Dash is Feb. 21On your marks! UTSA students, faculty and staff are invited to form teams or race individually in the 25th anniversary run of the UTSA Alumni Diploma Dash 5K San Antonio City Championship Race and Fitness Walk. The event is Saturday, Feb. 21 on the 1604 Campus with registration and check-in at 8 a.m. and the starting gun at 9 a.m. Read more on UTSA Today.
New: Online training for Microsoft productsUTSA students, staff and faculty members now have access to the Microsoft E-Learning Web site. The site features an extensive library of self-paced course modules to teach you how to effectively use Microsoft computer applications. More information: Microsoft E-Learning
Repairs to bring Feb. 21-22 water outage at 1604 CampusReplacement of a fire hydrant at Tom Frost Plaza on the 1604 Campus will cause a water outage from 10 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 21 to 10 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 22. These buildings will be affected: John Peace Library, Main, Business, Biotechnology, Sciences and Engineering, and Arts. More information: Facilities Work Control, 458-4262
Reminder: Staff Council scholarship application deadline is Feb. 13UTSA Staff Council announces the continuation of the employee scholarship program for 2009-2010. The Scholarship Office must receive applications and an accompanying personal essay by Friday, Feb. 13. Classified and administrative-and-professional employees who meet the scholarship criteria are encouraged to apply. Scholarships of $250 will be awarded for Fall 2009 to one undergraduate and one graduate student. The council raises scholarship funds by selling bottled water at May commencement ceremonies and other events. Applications are available at the Scholarship Office in John Peace Library Building Room 1.01.20, 1604 Campus, or at the UTSA Staff Council Web site. The download includes the scholarship criteria and application.
Financial Peace University course runs through May 14Enrollment is still being accepted for Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University course for faculty, staff and their families. The course is at UTSA from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Thursdays through May 14 in the Biosciences Building Loeffler Room (3.03.02), 1604 Campus. Registration is limited to 50 persons; the cost is $95 per family. To register, contact Carla Contreras at (210) 324-3888. The course is sponsored by First Light Christian Fellowship, a registered UTSA faculty and staff organization. More information: www.flcf.2truth.com/ or www.daveramsey.com
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