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April 16, 2009

Update: Fiesta UTSA April 17 moved to Rec Center

Fiesta UTSA, an official Fiesta San Antonio event, set for 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Friday, April 17, will move to the Recreation Center at the Main Campus because of anticipated thunderstorms. The celebration on opening day of Fiesta San Antonio is free and open to the public. The rain plan for the celebration will feature music by The French Kicks, recently featured in a story on Spin.com. The band will play two sets beginning at 11:30 a.m. Read more on UTSA Today.

More information: Office of Student Activities, 458-4160

 

Faculty, staff alumni: Enjoy free lunch with Alumni Association

The UTSA Alumni Association wants to connect with and celebrate UTSA faculty and staff who also are UTSA alumni... and they are invited to an event each semester in their honor. A luncheon for alumni who are employees is noon, Tuesday, April 21 in the University Center Denman Room (2.01.28) on the Main Campus. "The event is an opportunity to learn more about the UTSA Alumni Association," said Jane Burton, assistant vice president for alumni programs. "We want to thank you for your loyalty to the university, not only as graduates but also as employees. We look forward to seeing you there."

To make a reservation for the luncheon, call 458-4133.

 

Fiesta parking is available at Downtown Campus

UTSA will offer public parking at $10 per day during Fiesta San Antonio, April 16-26. (Read details on UTSA Today regarding the hours and days public parking is available.) Lots available to the public are:

  • D1 through D3 under Interstate 35 (from Buena Vista/Dolorosa Street south to El Paso Street)
  • Durango Loop lot
  • Cattleman's Square lot (across from the Buena Vista Street Building and adjacent to Pico de Gallo restaurant)

Vehicles displaying a current UTSA parking permit will be allowed to park at no additional charge in the designated lots. Permit holders are encouraged to park in the Durango Loop or Monterey Building lots during festivities to avoid traffic congestion. The UTSA parking garage requires a garage permit at all times.

More information: Parking and Transportation Services, 458-PARK (7275)

 

Avoid lines: Order new parking permits now

UTSA parking permits for the 2009-2010 academic year are now on sale through the ASAP online information system. Faculty and staff can purchase permits by MasterCard, Discover or American Express credit card, e-check or by payroll deduction on a pre-tax or post-tax basis. For payroll deduction, the FY 2010 permit cost is divided into monthly payroll deductions rather than from a single paycheck and begins October 2009. Deductions for permit purchases continue until the full price of the permit is paid or until the permit is returned.

Permits purchased by July 31 will be mailed beginning Aug. 1 to the address each applicant indicates on the permit application. For permit type and rate information, visit the UTSA Parking and Transportation Services Web site, e-mail parking@utsa.edu or call 458-PARK (7275).

 

Important health and safety information for employees

Distribution to employees of the following information is required by Texas Health and Safety Code (Chapter 85, Sections 111-115).

  • Download a brochure (PDF document) by the Texas Department of Health on HIV/AIDS and the workplace (English version or Spanish version). For more information on HIV/AIDS, call the Texas HIV/STD InfoLine at 1-800-299-2437 (English/Español) or visit the Texas Department of Health Web site.
  • Read UTSA workplace guidelines and policies regarding HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis B virus in the Handbook of Operating Procedures Chapter 9.
  • Read a UT System document (PDF document) UT Select, UT Dental Select and UT Flex notice of privacy practices as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
  • Read information on health risks of alcohol and drugs as required by the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 (PDF document).

 

Send feedback on HIV newsletter

A newsletter provided by Student Health Services, HIVnews, is approaching its one-year anniversary. The newsletter staff is interested in hearing comments from readers on the publication's effectiveness in motivating behavior change. Additionally, suggestions are needed on article topics for upcoming issues. Read HIVnews and e-mail your answers to the feedback questions in the newsletter to askSHADES@utsa.edu.

 

Employees receive discount on soccer camps

UTSA employees will receive a 15-percent discount on the UTSA soccer camps in June. The cost for UTSA employees is $102 for boys' and girls' half-day camps and $170 for boys' and girls' full-day camps. Advanced girls' resident camps are discounted to $221 and girls' commuter camps are $179. Download a brochure (PDF document) with the registration form. Coed Day Camps (ages 5-13) are June 8-11, June 15-18, June 22-25 and July 27-30. The advanced girls' residential and commuter camps (ages 13-18) are June 19-21.

More information: Kristin Boeker, associate coach of women's soccer, 458-4915

 

Building inspections will not disrupt campus

A group of eight to 10 facilities staff members and engineering consultants will conduct an inspection tour through Friday, April 24 at the UTSA Main Campus. The inspections are to assess the condition of building roofs, interiors, plumbing, and mechanical and electrical systems of the Engineering Building, Multidisciplinary Studies Building, Convocation Center and Small Animal Lab. Daily operations including classroom activities will not be interrupted for the assessments, which will be conducted 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday.

More information: Facilities Work Control, 458-4262

 

 

FY 2009 UTSA Holiday Schedule

Training and Development Classes

UTSA Handbook of Operating Procedures

UTSA Calendar

Payroll Calendar

 

 

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