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August 3, 2009

Join UTSA's 'Rock 'n Roll' marathon team: Race is Nov. 15

UTSA faculty and staff members are invited to join the UTSA team participating in the Rock 'n Roll San Antonio Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday, Nov. 15. A team organizational meeting is 1 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 4 at the Recreation and Wellness Center at the tables inside the north entrance (Student Health Services side of the building) on the UTSA Main Campus. Those who cannot attend but who want to be on the team should call (210) 458-6751 or e-mail wellness@utsa.edu.

Sponsored by the UTSA Wellness pilot program, UTSA participants can save $10 if they register by Aug. 31. They will receive complimentary online training including a custom training program, weekly trips and training logs from race sponsors. Read details about registering and more on UTSA Today.

 

Faculty, staff invited to Aug. 5 bookstore open houses

The UTSA Bookstores management will host open houses from 1 to 4 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 5 at the Downtown Campus and Main Campus bookstores. UTSA faculty and administrative staff are invited to enjoy light refreshments, meet bookstore staff and look over the course materials available for fall classes. The open houses will provide the opportunity to check the bookshelves to ensure the correct textbooks are in place. Bookstore staff will be available to answer questions and assist with any concerns. Read more on UTSA Today.

More information: 458-4220

 

OIT to update Windows PCs on Thursday mornings

As of July 30, the Office of Information Technology will "push" Microsoft updates to all Windows-based UTSA computers at 3 a.m. every Thursday. To receive the important updates, leave your Windows PC turned on -- log off but do not shut down your personal computer during the workweek. However, if a PC is shut down, pending software updates will be installed the next time it is turned on.

More information: OIT Support Services (formerly OIT Help Desk), 458-5538

 

Main Campus construction, maintenance cause closures, outages

There will be three closures or maintenance power outages in August at the UTSA Main Campus. A Biosciences Building rotunda entrance ramp will close Monday, Aug. 3 as a new southeast pathway opens. An intersection near the Physical Plant will be closed for repairs Aug. 7-10. Power to the John Peace Library Building will be off from 9 p.m. Aug. 14 to 8 a.m. Aug. 15.

Read details on UTSA Today.

More information: Facilities Work Control, 458-4262

 

University Center launches monthly newsletter

The University Center has launched the monthly newsletter, Center Points, to inform faculty and staff about UC changes and happenings. Check it out each month to learn about UC services and programs as well as event planning tips. To have your department or organization UC-based event featured in the newsletter or for more information, contact Jared Jones at 458-5099.

 

HOP changes: Updated policies

In the UTSA Handbook of Operating Procedures (HOP), the following policies have been updated or created to address institutional requirements. Periodic updates to the HOP online will be announced in @UTSA.

More information: Heather Foster, Institutional Compliance and Risk Services, 458-5537

 

 

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