Welcome back! Classes start today, Jan. 12, at the UTSA campuses
(Jan. 12, 2015) -- Spring classes begin today at The University of Texas at San Antonio, and nearly 29,000 students will be back on campus after the winter break.
Additionally, more than 1,400 faculty members and 2,700 staff have returned to help guide UTSA students through their academic careers in the classroom and with numerous support services. UTSA provides access to excellent resources for a diverse group of students.
Students can take advantage of Campus Recreation facilities at the Main and Downtown campuses to maintain their fitness and health. Additionally, Student Health Services has clinics at both campuses to provide wellness programs and care. Students also can count on the Tomas Rivera Center for Student Success for support in their academic endeavors.
There also are plenty of activities and entertainment opportunities for UTSA students. At the University Center, there is live music on Wednesdays, Open Mic Night and Poetry Jam on Thursdays, and free movie nights on Fridays and Saturdays. Roadrunners Late Night is every Saturday night when classes are in session with late-night activities ranging from step shows to casino night.
Additionally, this month the Department of Music will host a Guest Recital Jan. 20, a Faculty Chamber Ensemble performance Jan. 27 and a Faculty Recital Jan. 20. Visit the Department of Music website for details.
If you would like to volunteer your time and energy for a campus or community project, visit the Student Center for Community Engagement and Inclusion website.
Check UTSA Today every day for information on special events throughout the semester.
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Events
Learn to use the simple but powerful features of EndNote®, a citation management tool. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn to setup an EndNote library, save references and PDFs, and automatically create and edit a bibliography.
Virtual EventLearn 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 EventThe UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures welcomes historian Rebecca Sharpless, author of “Grain and Fire: History of Baking in the American South,” to discuss how food customs shape cultures.
Room 1.01.01 on the 1st Floor at ITC, UTSA Institute Of Texan CulturesOur GSAW Research Symposium begins with lunch and a Poster Presentation Competition. Faculty, staff, and graduate students are welcome to attend and review the exceptional research from UTSA's best and brightest.
Student Union Ballrooms 1 & 2, Main CampusHear from UTSA doctoral candidate in environmental science, Andre Felton, as he discusses best practices to discuss scholarly research in non-academic settings. Our 2023 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) winners will also share their winning presentations.
Student Union Ballrooms 1 & 2, Main CampusJoin this fun event if you want resume and interview resources, a job or internship, a snow cone from Kona Ice and to socialize.
Sombrilla PlazaIn partnership with San Antonio Metro Health, join us for a special lecture series during Public Health week! An esteemed panel will discuss the job market’s impact on public health departments in Texas municipalities.
Retama Auditorium (SU 2.02.02,) Main Campus