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May 29, 2009

President Romo asks for cost containment ideas

President Ricardo Romo asks UTSA students, faculty and staff to think creatively about ways to reduce UTSA administrative costs. Ideas can be submitted at the Cost Containment Web site. "UTSA administrators are continuing to review business processes for efficiency and identify opportunities to reduce administrative costs," said Romo. "I also invite UTSA community members to share your ideas and suggestions on ways that UTSA can contain costs by maximizing existing resources."

The Cost Containment site was created by the UTSA Strategic Resource Planning Council to provide a central location to share ideas on the important topic. Submitted ideas will be forwarded immediately to the appropriate areas for further review and may be published and shared with the UTSA community.

Learn more at the Strategic Resource Planning Council Web site.

 

Volunteers still needed for Texas Folklife Festival

The 38th annual Texas Folklife Festival still needs volunteers to assist in the three-day celebration of Texas cultural heritage, June 12-14 at the Institute of Texan Cultures on the UTSA HemisFair Park Campus. The festival features music, dance, ethnic foods, artisan demonstrations, family activities and more. Join up and be part of the fun! Volunteer positions are available in a variety of important roles including festival guides, greeters, ticket sellers and traffic controllers, among other positions. Volunteers who work four hours or more will receive a wristband valid for admission all three days of the event.

Read more about volunteer applications and job descriptions on UTSA Today.

 

Faculty, staff receive football camp discount

UTSA faculty and staff can take advantage of a $25 discount for the inaugural Larry Coker/UTSA Youth Football Camp that will be Thursday-Saturday, June 18-20 at the track and field complex infield on the UTSA Main Campus.The youth camp is open to athletes entering grades nine and below and will operate 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on the first two days and beginning at noon on the final day. The entry fee is $125 per camper. With the UTSA faculty/staff discount, the entry fee is $100.

Read details on UTSA Today.

 

UTSA implements water conservation plan

According to the San Antonio Water System (SAWS), Stage Two water restrictions go into effect when the Edwards Aquifer goes below the 650-foot level. In support of water conservation and environmental stewardship, UTSA has implemented conservation measures. Water fountains supplied by drinkable water will be turned off. Depending on the water volume required, a fountain may be drained during the restriction or remain filled with recirculation water used to maintain pumps and equipment. UTSA community members can follow water conservation practices and monitor drought information at the San Antonio Water System Web site. Read details on UTSA Today.

For more information or to offer suggestions, contact Facilities Work Control at 458-4262.

 

Cool summer parking

Why park in the hot sun when you can park in the shaded South Parking Garage? Download a flier with details (PDF document).

 

Join the Walk and Roll Corporate Challenge

During June, UTSA will participate in the Walk and Roll Corporate Challenge. UTSA will compete with area businesses to accumulate the most "smart miles" per employee. "Smart miles" refers to commuting to and from work by carpooling, vanpooling, riding the bus, walking or cycling -- just don't drive alone. The UTSA employee logging the most miles June 1-30 will win a month of preferred parking in July in the North Parking Garage on the Main Campus. The winner will be recognized at a July 6 ceremony.

Read details about registration and the challenge on UTSA Today.

 

Generator upgrade to close UC older sections

Because of upgrading to the emergency power generator in the older sections of the University Center on the Main Campus, the buildings will be closed from 6 p.m., Friday, May 29 to 6 a.m., Monday, May 31. The newest section of the University Center will be open as usual.

 

Gas line maintenance brings May 30 gas shutdown

Natural gas lines at the Main Campus will be shut down for testing, as required by the state fire marshal, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, May 30. Equipment requiring natural gas including boilers, generators and kitchen equipment will be inoperable. When testing is completed, facilities employees will check throughout the campus to ensure that gas valves not connected to equipment are turned off and pilot lights are lit.

More information: Facilities Work Control, 468-4262

 

 

FY 2009 UTSA Holiday Schedule

Training and Development Classes

UTSA Handbook of Operating Procedures

UTSA Calendar

Payroll Calendar

 

 

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