As finals approach, UTSA University Center transforms to study center
(April 26, 2017) -- The last hurdle of the semester standing between University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) students and their summer plans are their upcoming final exams. Finals are known as a time of stress, sleep deprivation and frantic studying. The UTSA University Center (UC) recognizes what a difficult time this is for students, and transforms its buildings each semester to meet the needs of hard working students.
Beginning Monday, May 1 through Tuesday, May 9, the UC will be open 24 hours a day. This means students can use not only the common spaces, couches, and tables, but also all of the rooms within the UC for studying purposes.
UTSA multidisciplinary studies sophomore Taylor Cole says she likes to study in the UC because the furniture is comfortable. Other students prefer the quiet spaces available within the UC. During finals, students are looking for any quiet space to cram for exams, write papers and prepare for presentations. Students are encouraged to utilize more than 20 rooms in the UC that will be available around the clock during the final exam period. Each door will be marked with a sign indicating it is available for study when the room is open.
In addition to being open 24 hours a day, the UC also offers a full host of amenities for students. They can take a quick nap in the Bean Bag Lounge on the first floor of UC North, or charge up their devices from one of several Rowdy Charging Stations. If students need to relax and take a few minutes away from intellectual pursuits, they can head over to The Roost game room for a quick game of pool or a video game competition.
The UC Programs Office will also be offering Study Breaks for students May 3 to May 5 and May 8 and 9 in the UC Window Lounge located in UC North. Students are always hungry and love getting free snacks. Study Breaks will include free breakfast tacos at 9:30 a.m. each day and free snacks and chair massages from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. daily. The free massages are a favorite part of Study Days, and all students are invited to come and relax during this free break.
The services the UC offers year-round will be available as well:
- Meditation Room: open and available for relaxation
- UPS Store: students can print out papers and presentations
- Roadrunner Express: sells scantrons, pens, pencils and other exam necessities
- Campus Technology Store: offers jump drives, chargers and more
-------------------------------
For additional information, contact the University Center Information Center at 210-458-4735 or UCinfo@utsa.edu.
Learn more about the UTSA University Center.
Connect with UTSA online at Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Events
Aproduction of the Gudalupe Cultural Arts Center, Rio Bravo showcases the vibrant music and dance traditions of the Texas-Mexico border region. Featuring the Guadalupe Dance Company and Mariachi Azteca de América, the performances will be filmed live both nights, courtesy of UTSA's College of Liberal and Fine Arts.
UTSA Downtown CampusCheer on our Roadrunners as they face Houston Christian University. Featuring a special halftime show with Ballet Folklórico Sol de San Antonio and Mariachi Los Paisanos performing with the Spirit of San Antonio Marching Band.
AlamodomePubMed is an essential database for anyone conducting biomedical or health-related research. This workshop will teach attendees how to navigate this free resource effectively and locate peer-reviewed articles using basic & advanced search features, MeSH subject headings, and Boolean operators.
Virtual EventIn this workshop, we will review the basic concept of metadata and how it can influence digital projects, particularly those that include images like exhibits and mapping. Through the lens of preserving cultural heritage, you will learn about some of the more popular types of metadata schema and participate in a hands-on Dublin Core cataloging exercise.
CEDISH Co-Lab 3.02.38, 3rd Floor, John Peace LibraryMariachi Los Paisanos & Mariachi Juviniles will perform. Free and open to the public.
UTSA Recital HallAre you looking for a job/internship? Connect with over 60+ employers to learn more about their job/internship opportunities. All students and classifications are welcome to attend.
HEB BallroomsJoin UTSA Libraries and Museums to learn more about the publishing discounts available for UTSA researchers. Current agreements include Elsevier, Cambridge University Press, Springer Open, and more. Please bring your questions and feedback for the library as we continue to pursue partnerships with publishers to reduce costs for our researchers.
Virtual Event