Snapshots Announcements Spotlight UTSA Athletics

September 2011, Issue 18



Announcements

UCPC

Volunteer Opportunities Fairs
09/14, 9am - 1 pm, UC Bookstore
09/15, 11am - 1 pm, Frio St. Commons, DT
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September UCPC Activities
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UCPC

The State Employee Charitable Campaign
Oct. 1 – 31.

Seeking Area Champions today! (Area Champion Training Main 9/14/11 and DT 9/15/11)

Contact Nikki Lee at
ext. 4150 for more information or visit
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2011 UTSA Volleyball Schedule
August - November

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1st Annual Extreme Makeover
UTSA Edition
09/30

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Culture / Cultura to open in UC’s Gallery 23


Submitted by Jared Jones
Sept 6, 2011— Gallery 23, the art gallery in the University Center on UTSA’s Main Campus, is pleased to welcome the photography of Dr. Ricardo Romo for the first exhibit of the Fall 2011 semester. “Culture/Cultura” features 12 distinct photographs depicting people, places, and art exemplifying the concept of culture around San Antonio and the world. The exhibit will be featured in Gallery 23 from August 29th through September 16th. There will also be an exhibit reception on Wednesday, September 14th beginning at 2:00 p.m. in the atrium area outside the gallery.

“Culture/Cultura” is President Romo’s second exhibition in Gallery 23. Last year his work was featured during the grand opening of the gallery with “South Africa”—an exhibit featuring images from his trip to that part of the world. “I am honored to share my work with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the community,” said President Romo...

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Nominate YOUR student(s) TODAY

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Nominate YOUR student(s) TODAY to be a part of the Fall 2011 ROWDYS Camp [Raising Opportunities While Discovering Your Strengths]. New Student Transition Camp by UTSA Orientation & Family Programs.

ROWDYS camp Information packet

Roadrunners roll in inaugural game, 31-3

Dr. Ricardo Romo- UTSA President

Courtesy: UTSA Athletics Communications
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Larry Coker resumed his head coaching career with the quick start that resembled his first job a decade ago.

Coker's UTSA teafootball won its first football game, defeating Northeastern State 31-3 on Saturday.

Eric Soza threw for 237 yards and ran for 102 more, accounting for three touchdowns (2 pass/1 rush), as the Roadrunners scored on their first three possessions before an NCAA start-up program record crowd of 56,743 at the Alamodome. South Florida held the previous modern record with 49,212 on Sept. 6, 1997, against Kentucky Wesleyan...

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Lynn Hickey receives the ATHENA AWARD

The North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce awarded the ATHENA Leadership Award to Lynn Hickey.

The ATHENA Leadership Award honors individuals who strive toward the highest levels of personal and professional accomplishment by excelling in their chosen field, devoting time and energy to their community in a meaningful way and forging paths of leadership for other women to follow.

Congratulations Lynn!!!!

UTSA Athletics unveils Rowdy Sports Zone Challenge


Courtesy: UTSA Athletics Communications
SAN ANTONIO — UTSA Athletics and Pepsi, Inc., have teamed up to offer an athletics attendance contest, Rowdy Sports Zone Challenge.

Beginning today and running through Sept. 23, UTSA registered student organizations and official UTSA Greek organizations may register their clubs to compete for a $1,000 grand prize and $500 runner-up award each semester...

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Student Affairs are you ready for some football? I bet you are!

Dr. Ricardo Romo- UTSA President

Student Affairs members can get together each Friday night before the home games for Roadrunners on the River Walk! This will be a great time to catch up with each other and enjoy some appetizer and drink specials for UTSA fans as well as live broadcasting of ESPN 1250 “The Zone” all at Rio Rio Cantina! Rio Rio will be the hub for all UTSA fans each Friday night before the UTSA Football home games! If your department would like to meet up at another restaurant on the River Walk check out the Paseo del Rio for the listings of all the restaurants you can plan to meet at for Roadrunners on the River Walk!

All Roadrunners on the River Walk Fridays are September 2, September 9, September 23 (Homecoming), October 7, October 28 and November 18! Check out the Roadrunners on the River Walk website for all the details to help you and your friends have a great time before the football games!

Want to be sure that you are at the Roadrunners on the River Walk for Homecoming? Mark your calendar for September 19-24, 2011 for the week of Homecoming! Roadrunners on the River Walk will be Friday, September 23 for Homecoming! Be sure to get your Inaugural Football Homecoming t-shirt at the games or at the Main Campus at the Roadrunner Express in the University Center for only $10!

Have fun, get Rowdy, and Go Roadrunners!

'Football: The Exhibit' is at Institute of Texan Cultures through Sept. 13

By James Benavides
Public Affairs Specialist

(Sept. 1, 2011)--With the beginning of Roadrunner football in fall 2011, the Institute of Texan Cultures is examining the sport in depth with "Football: The Exhibit" on display through Tuesday, Sept. 13. The traveling exhibit takes a look at the science behind the game. With a closer look, a spectator can see physics and math at work in the stable flight of a pass or the force of a tackle.

"The physics and math at work in a game of football are extraordinary," said Lupita Barrera, director of education and interpretation at the museum. "But, we're not going to show you a lot of equations on a blackboard. Football is a contact sport and this is a contact exhibit...

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UTSA offices can staff booths at football game day venue at Alamodome

Dr. Ricardo Romo- UTSA President

(Aug. 24, 2011)--UTSA offices and departments can have booths at Roadrunner Station before each home UTSA football game for as little as $100 for a covered booth.

By purchasing Roadrunner Station booth space, departments can provide games, activities and giveaways to Roadrunner fans.

Your department can participate to make the Game Day experience one that no one will want to miss.

Roadrunner Station is an entertainment venue outside the Alamodome...

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Roadrunners take flight in debut

Dr. Ricardo Romo- UTSA President

By Dan McCarney
Express News

Having coached at some of the nation's most prestigious programs, on the greatest stages his profession has to offer, UTSA coach Larry Coker is no stranger to the bright lights of college football.

But nothing, Coker claimed — not even the national championship he won at Miami in 2001 — compares with what he experienced Saturday at the Alamodome, where the Roadrunners dismantled Northeastern State 31-3 in their inaugural game...

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UTSA Student Affairs Gets Their Rowdy On

The excitement and anticipation of the first fall homecoming and first football season has reached record highs with our first win. Many members of the UTSA community, such as the VP of Student Affairs, Dr. Gage Paine, the Dean of Students Kevin Price, and President Ricardo Romo are getting their rowdy on! Now, it’s your turn to join the celebration!

You can show your Roadrunner support by purchasing the official 2011 UTSA Homecoming T-Shirt—only available at Roadrunner Express at the Main Campus, or the Durango Building Information Desk at the Downtown Campus. Shirts cost $10.00 for sizes S to XL and $12.00 for size 2XL.

“This year’s shirt showcases a student design and celebrates the start of football at UTSA along with the homecoming theme of ‘Tradition, Spirit, Pride’,” said Herb Ganey of the University Center—the department leading homecoming t-shirt efforts this year.

The shirt itself is a navy football-jersey-style shirt with white trim at the neck and sleeves. A prominent Roadrunner-focused design adorns the front with the theme ‘Tradition, Spirit, Pride’ and the number 11—for 2011—on the back. The shirt was designed by UC student graphic designers Craig Hui and Anggi Priatmadi (not pictured.)

Roadrunner Express accepts cash, checks with proper ID, major credit cards, and Inter-Departmental Transfers (IDTs). The Durango Building Information Desk accepts the UTSACard only, and has a UTSACard recharge station nearby. For information regarding Homecoming T-Shirts, please call Roadrunner Express at 210-458-6159.


Fall 2011 Engineering Career Expo and All-Majors Career Fair

Dr. Ricardo Romo- UTSA President

Part-time Job Fair
The Fall 2011 semester is off to a roaring start for the University Career Center! 20 employers attended our Part-time Job Fair on Wednesday, August 31st with a huge student turnout. One employer advised us that over 200 students visited their booth!

Next up in the many fall events we will be conducting is the Fall 2011 Engineering Career Expo and All-Majors Career Fair, both of which will be held on Thursday, September 22nd. Encourage students seeking internships and full-time positions to attend. List of companies attending the career fairs can be found on RowdyJobs or by contacting the University Career Center at 210.458.4589.

U.S. Department of State Information Session

Dr. Ricardo Romo- UTSA President

On Wednesday, August 31st, Ambassador Richard McMullen, Diplomat-in-Residence at U.T.-Austin, conducted an Information Session on internships and foreign service opportunities with the U.S. Department of State. Over 100 students attended the Information Session. Ambassador McMullen was extremely pleased and advised us that this was the best attended of many such events he has conducted. At the conclusion of the Information Session, Ambassador McMullen conducted group consultations with 23 UTSA students who met the criteria for the State Department Internship program.

“HireRoadrunners.com” Kickoff

Dr. Ricardo Romo- UTSA President

Marketing tents were set up in four locations at the Main and Downtown campuses on August 29th and 30th to introduce and promote our new website, “HireRoadrunners.com”. Student attendance was excellent and 1,000 “Get Rowdy / Get Hired” tee shirts were passed out to students. Thursday, September 1st was designated “HireRoadrunners.com” day, and students were encouraged to wear their tee shirts to help promote the new website. To liven up the event, UCC staff members danced “The Wobble” with many students joining in!

Roadrunner Camp (RRC) 2011

Dr. Ricardo Romo- UTSA President

The Orientation and Family Programs team just finished Roadrunner Camp (RRC) 2011. RRC generates enthusiasm and excitement for all new students while encouraging UTSA spirit in campus activities, traditions, and athletic events. In addition, students learn to begin modeling character and sportsmanship in all events and activities as they prepare for college and beyond. They discover opportunities for leadership and involvement on campus. Through all of this, the RRC Team encourages and supports each student in their personal, social, and academic transition to UTSA. Below are highlights from this year’s experience! Thank you to all those involved!!!!

ROADRUNNER CAMP STATS
Dates: August 18-19
Location: T Bar M Ranch
Attendees: 277 [247 student + 30 staff]
Grant Recipients: 20 [10 Future Alumni Grants & 10 Student Success Initiative Grants]
Ms. Roadrunner Camp 2011: Miracle Cooke
Mr. Roadrunner Camp 2011: Bethel Ozumba
Roadrunner Camp – Camp Leader of the Year 2011: Jose Cordova
Supreme Camp Team: Edward’s Brown Team [Rowdy Leader: Charlin Jones]
Spirit Challenge Winners: Group – Imprints [Brian’s Blue Team - Rowdy Leader: John Montoya; Venus’ Teal - Rowdy Leader: Mark Macias; Dominique’s Orange - Rowdy Leader: Mike Zucker - Edward’s Brown - Rowdy Leader: Charlin Jones]



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