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Cultural Connections are receptions for the University
community as represented by the Provost, Faculty,
Staff, and Student Leaders to welcome new and
transfer students who make up the University of
Texas at San Antonio’s diverse population.
These include our African American and Black students,
Latino/a and Hispanic students, Gay-Lesbian-Bisexual-Transgender-Questioning
students, Asian and Pacific Islander students,
and students with disabilities.
There will be a short program at each reception
consisting of a welcome, a short activity, brief
remarks from a faculty or staff member, and student
presentation(s). After the program, light will
refreshments will be served and students will
have an opportunity to browse information tables
and interact/network with other students, faculty,
staff, student organizations and departments.
What is the goal
of Cultural Connections?
The goal of these receptions is to get new students
connected to returning students, faculty, staff
and student organizations to begin networking
and building a community of friends, peers, colleagues
and mentors.
When are the receptions?
The receptions will be held following the schedule
below:
Monday August 20,
2007
- Asian/Pacific Islander
- Location: TBA
- 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
- Latino/a and Hispanic
- Location: TBA
- 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday August 21,
2007
- Students with Disabilities
- Location: TBA
- 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
- Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender/Questioning
(GLBTQ)
- Location: TBA
- 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
- Black and African American
- Location: TBA
- 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Who will be attending?
All new students who have self identified as a
member of one or more of the above mentioned groups
will be specially invited. Other students are
also invited to attend.
I did not receive
an invitation, but I am a new student, I identify
with at least one of the groups and I want to
attend the event(s). What should I do?
All new students who self identified on their
application were invited. If you would like to
attend any of these receptions, please arrive
at the date and time listed.
What should I wear
to the event?
We ask that all new students wear casual attire.
Can I RSVP on-line?
Yes, click here to RSVP on-line
Is it necessary to
RSVP for this event?
It is strongly recommended that you RSVP.
Can I invite my family
to this event?
While we do encourage your family’s involvement
in your educational experience, at this time we
cannot accommodate families or friends who are
not UTSA students.
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