UTSA students enjoy alternative spring break
(April 1, 2015) – UTSA students from various majors came together in droves earlier this month to volunteer during their spring vacation for the university’s Alternative Spring Break (ASB). The volunteers assisted three non-profit agencies: Common Ground Relief, Schwartz Farms and the Catholic Charities Camp.
“The ASB experience taught me how important it is to work together as a team and help others,” said Abigail Roman, UTSA student and volunteer.
Thirteen UTSA students traveled to Common Ground Relief in New Orleans. The students assisted with the organization’s Wetlands Restoration Program, created to proactively address the dangers faced by New Orleans residents and the Gulf Coast region. The students also learned about these issues from Kimberly Roberts, Academy Award-nominated director for best documentary in 2008 for her film, “Trouble the Water.”
Four students worked closely with Schwartz Farms in San Antonio to educate the community about sustainable farming and animal care. The students worked to improve the farms through gardening, landscaping, assisting in animal care and feeding, and building enclosures.
Several students worked with Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio, which runs the Guadalupe Community Center, to aid the nonprofit with its School Impact Program. The program guides children through a weeklong camp featuring craft projects and volunteer opportunities.
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For more information on volunteering with local agencies, visit the Volunteer Services office in (HUC 1.216) or contact us at 210-458-7291.
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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 LocationsAsian Fanfair is an event that highlights our APIDA (Asian Pacific Islander Desi American) identities on campus. The event will feature performances from our AAPI interest Student Organizations, a tabling fair, and some cultural cuisine.
Student Union Paseo, Main CampusJoin us for a day dedicated to supporting and empowering our UTSA veterans! We're excited to announce our upcoming resource fair, designed specifically to ensure that our veteran students have access to the resources and networking opportunities they need to thrive in their academic and post-military lives.
Student Union Lawn, Main CampusThis workshop will introduce participants to the basics of text analysis using Python and Jupyter Notebook on the Constellate Lab platform. We will create datasets in Constellate to analyze patterns, trends, and relationships of contents and more.
John Peace Library (JPL 3.02.32), Main CampusWhat would award-winning writing professor Diane Abdo say if it were her last lecture? Join us for our annual Last Lecture series on Wednesday April 17.
Multipurpose Room (BSE 2.102), Main CampusDía 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.
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