UTSA Community Connect magazine is available now online
Share this Story(April 18, 2014) -- The second issue of Community Connect, a magazine providing a snapshot of UTSA's multifaceted involvement with the community, is now available online.
The inter-departmental stories cover topics as diverse as the communities they touch. Here are links to some of the stories:
- UTSA students mentor at-risk teenagers through art
- A small business trains service dogs for wounded veterans
- UTSA lecturer reduces suspension rates at a local high school
- Painted skateboards at the Institute of Texan Cultures
- UTSA's much-praised support system for foster youth
"At UTSA, community engagement is part of our DNA," said Jude Valdez, UTSA vice president for community services. "Community Connect showcases some of the many remarkable efforts undertaken by our devoted faculty, staff and students, who constantly strive to improve the quality of life for individuals and the community at large."
Events
The UTSA Office of Undergraduate is proud to celebrate National Undergraduate Research with an annual event sponsored by the (OUR) featuring students will showcase undergraduate student research and creative endeavors from all disciplines across campus.
Various LocationsDía en la Sombrilla, formerly Fiesta UTSA, is a festival hosted each spring as a part of Fiesta® San Antonio events. Sponsored by Roadrunner Productions, the event features music, food, confetti, games, event t-shirts, and more.
Sombrilla Plaza and Central Plaza, Main CampusFiesta Arts Fair features contemporary art from more than 100 artists from across the U.S., Fiesta favorite foods, drinks, live music by local and regional performers, and a Young Artists Garden providing opportunities for budding artists to learn, explore and express their creativity.
UTSA Southwest CampusJoin the PEACE Center and Wellbeing Services for Denim Day, a day of learning about the importance of consent and why we wear denim on the last Wednesday of the month each April during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Stop by our Denim Day display to take a photo in front of our Denim Wall, spin the "Is It Consent?" Wheel, and get a Concha or goodie.
Student Union Window Lounge, Main CampusLearn to use Zotero®, a citation manager that can help you store and organize citations you find during your research. Zotero can generate bibliographies in various styles, insert in-text citations and allow you to share sources with collaborators.
Virtual EventThis event is to achnowlege the graduating seniors and induct the new cohart of scholars to our program.
North Paseo Building (NPB 5.140,) Main CampusCelebrate the accomplishments of College of Education and Human Development, College for Health, Community and Policy, College of Sciences and University College.
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