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UTSA President Ricardo Romo (right) with other Texas Exes at wall of honor unveiling event
(Nov. 17, 20911) -- UTSA President Ricardo Romo is among 10 San Antonio community leaders in business, civic, broadcasting, education, tourism and legal professions named to the University of Texas "San Antonio Texas Exes Wall of Honor" Nov. 16 at the University Co-op store at the Alamo Quarry Market, 255 E. Basse Road, officials announced.
Included in the inaugural class are Valero Energy Chief Counsel Kimberly Bowers; San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Ramiro Cavazos; Automotive Executive Rick Cavender; Frost Bank President Pat Frost; WOAI-TV News Anchor Leslie Bohl Jones; San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Casandra Matej; philanthropist and business icon B.J. "Red" McCombs; University of Texas at San Antonio President Ricardo Romo; Edgewood Independent School District Public Information Officer Maclovio Perez; and Bexar County District Attorney Susan Reed.
"We are really excited about this inaugural class. These UT Austin alumni have excelled in their professions and civic endeavors to the betterment of their community," explains George H. Mitchell, president and CEO of the nonprofit University Co-op, which also operates stores in Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth and Austin.
The individual photos of each recipient will be on display in the San Antonio store in recognition of their accomplishments and ties to the University of Texas at Austin.
The University Co-op is a not-for-profit corporation owned by the students, faculty and staff of the University of Texas at Austin. The University Co-op was founded in 1896. The first store outside of Austin was the University Co-op in Houston, which opened August 2007, followed by the San Antonio Co-op in 2008, Dallas Co-op in 2009 and Fort Worth Co-op in 2010.
The University Co-op mission is to advance the educational interests of the University of Texas at Austin. Earnings support campus events, grants and activities. Since 2000, the University Co-op has given more than $32 million back to UT Austin in gifts, grants and rebates.
The Department of History at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and Humanities Texas host a discussion about the election of 1876 and its contemporary significance.
Buena Vista Building, Aula Canaria (BVB 1.328), Downtown Campus
UTSA's East Asia Institute hosts Ambassador Joohyeon Baik, Consul General of the Republic of Korea. He will discuss the importance of the Korea-U.S. alliance.
Business Building (BB 1.01.15), Main Campus
The UTSA Department of Modern Languages and Literatures hosts this event featuring speakers who will discuss issues of interest to professional interpreters and translators as well as recent research in translation and interpreting studies.
John Peace Library Assembly Room (JPL 4.04.22), Main Campus
The University of Texas at San Antonio kicks off the 2016 State Employee Charitable campaign (SECC) with an Agency Fair.
Sombrilla Plaza, Main Campus
The University of Texas at San Antonio kicks off the 2016 State Employee Charitable campaign (SECC) with an Agency Fair.
Buena Vista Building, Assembly Room (BVB 1.338), Downtown Campus
The League of Women Voters in collaboration with the UTSA College of Public Policy hold this public forum. The public is invited to the free event where they can get educated on the issues and informed on each candidate's position.
Buena Vista Building, Aula Canaria (BVB 1.328), Downtown Campus
Kevin Cokley, UTSA AAS visiting research scholar, will speak during this presentation. He is an expert in African American psychology, with a focus on racial and ethnic identity development, academic motivation and academic achievement. The event is free and open to the public.
Durango Building (DB 1.124), Downtown Campus
Presentation by Kevin Cokley, UTSA AAS visiting research scholar. Cokley's research and scholarship challenges the notion that African American students are anti-intellectual, and critically re-examines the impact of racial and ethnic identity and gender on academic achievement. The event is free and open to all UTSA students.
UC Denman Room (UC 2.01.28), Main Campus
Presented by the UTSA Department of Demography and the Applied Demography Society. Presenters will be Daniela Krotzer and Xioliang Liang.
Monterrey Building (MNT 3.240), Downtown Campus
Grad Fest is a fun event to celebrate your upcoming graduation and help students prepare for commencement.
H-E-B University Center Ballroom (HUC 1.104/1.106), Main Campus
Grad Fest is a fun event to celebrate your upcoming graduation and help students prepare for commencement.
Meeting Assembly Room (BVB 1.338), Downtown Campus
A recruiter will speak to potential candidates for the Archer program. The Archer program has helped students land successful careers in public service.
Durango Building (DB 2.208), Downtown Campus
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