January 13, 2012

• Human Resources offers financial and tax planning seminar Feb. 7 and 8
• UTSA will compete again in Recyclemania Jan. 22-March 31
• HOP changes: Updated policy
• Bulletin Board: Other important events and activities

Human Resources offers financial and tax planning seminar Feb. 7 and 8

The UTSA Office of Human Resources will host a Financial and Tax Planning Seminar (course PD 512) from noon to 1 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7 in Frio Street Building Room 1.402 at the Downtown Campus and from noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 8 in the University Center Travis Room (2.202) at the Main Campus. A representative from VALIC, one of the approved retirement providers, will present the seminars. To attend a seminar, register through MyTraining. Box lunches will be provided while the supply lasts. Questions? Call Jaime Lopez at 458-6710. Problems enrolling with MyTraining? Call Training at 458-4658.

UTSA will compete again in Recyclemania Jan. 22-March 31

Once again, the UTSA Office of Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management will host Recyclemania, a friendly, nationwide competition that provides college and university recycling programs across the United States and Canada with a fun, proactive activity to enhance waste reduction. This year's competition runs Jan. 22-March 31. UTSA will attempt to surpass last year's 188,184 pounds of recyclable materials and placement in the Gorilla category of 103rd of 363 schools. The materials that are kept out of the landfill include aluminum cans, paper, plastic and cardboard.

For details about Recylemania, watch next week for a story on UTSA Today.

HOP changes: Updated policy

In the UTSA Handbook of Operating Procedures (HOP), the following policy has been revised to address institutional requirements. Periodic updates to the HOP online will be announced in @UTSA.

• Policy 5.07 -- Use of University Center Facilities

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

Bulletin Board: Other important events and activities

• UTSA credit card payment convenience fee increases
• Changing face of UTSA Main Campus: Roundabout to be built at north side
• Staff Council hosts second 'Strikes for Scholarships' bowling fundraiser
• Submit nominations now: University Excellence Awards ceremony is April 10
• Share your expertise at UTSA professional development conferences hosted by UTSA Division of Student Affairs
• UTSA employees: Payroll tax cut is extended for two months
• Call for volunteers: Institute of Texan Cultures Asian Festival is Jan. 28
• Dinner and smart chat: 'Great Conversation!' tickets now on sale
• UTSA Procard Office now functions under Office of the Controller
• MBRS-SCORE program: UTSA faculty can apply for NIH grants
• Start New Year's resolution: UTSA Wellness Program offers Weight Watchers
• HUB program recognition ceremony recognizes staff and departments

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