UTSA Honors College offers summer 2011 programs in Italy and China

UTSA students at Great Wall of China

(Oct. 26, 2010)--The UTSA Honors College will host summer 2011 international programs to Italy and China. All UTSA undergraduate students with a G.P.A. of 2.5 or better are eligible to participate in the programs.

Informational meetings are listed below for each program. The meetings will include an overview of each program including cost, accommodations, and travel to and from Italy or China.

The Honors College Italy program will be June 9-July 4, 2011. An informational meeting is 4 p.m., Monday, Nov. 1 in the University Center Anaqua Room (2.03.08) on the Main Campus. The program will include visits to Venice, Florence and Rome.
The Honors College China program will be May 9-29, 2011. An informational meeting is 4 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 2 in the University Center Mesquite Room (2.01.24) on the Main Campus. The program will include visits to Beijing, Xian and Shanghai.

Scholarships for both programs are available through the UTSA International Education Fund.

For more information for those who cannot attend a meeting, call the Honors College at 210-458-4106.

Events

Wednesday, May 15, 6:00 p.m.

Doctoral Conferral Ceremony

At this memorable celebration, UTSA graduates will be introduced one-by-one to cross the stage and accept their doctoral degrees.

Arts Building Recital Hall, Main Campus

Thursday, May 16, 3:00 p.m.

Roadrunner Walk

Roadrunner Walk is an event for graduating students to have a memorable walk on campus to celebrate an important milestone and their achievements. Graduates will walk along the Paseo while being celebrated by the UTSA community, friends, and family members.

Student Union Paseo, Main Campus

Thursday, May 16, 6:00 p.m.

Willie Velásquez: Su Voz – A Plática

Join us for a tribute to Willie Velásquez, honoring the legacy of Willie Velásquez, a pivotal figure in shaping the history of Latino and Hispanic participation in the American voting process. Delve into his life and contributions as a champion of Latino voting rights. Moderated by UTSA's Teresa Niño, the event will feature influential voices, including Jane Velásquez, María Antonietta Berriozábal, Dora Oliva, and Anthony Gonzales.

Buena Vista Building, Buena Vista Theater, Downtown Campus

Friday, May 17, 10:00 a.m.

Commencement: Ceremony One

Celebrate the accomplishments of College of Education and Human Development, College for Health, Community and Policy, College of Sciences and University College.

Alamodome, 100 Montana St.

Friday, May 17, 4:30 p.m.

Commencement: Ceremony Two

Celebrate the accomplishments of Alvarez College of Business, College of Liberal and Fine Arts and Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design.

Alamodome, 100 Montana St.

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